This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Governing Board on any Closed Session item described in this notice. In accordance with the Brown Act, unless an item has been placed on the published agenda, there shall be no action taken. The Board may: 1) acknowledge receipt of the information, 2) refer to staff for further study, 3) ask clarifying questions, or 4) refer the matter to the next Board meeting agenda.

A Daves Avenue Elementary School student will lead the flag salute.

Principal Jenna Mittleman will present a unique program offering at Daves Avenue Elementary School.

This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Governing Board on any item described in this notice or any other issue. In accordance with the Brown Act, unless an item has been placed on the published agenda, there shall be no action taken. The Board may: 1) acknowledge receipt of the information, 2) refer to staff for further study, 3) ask clarifying questions, or 4) refer the matter to the next Board meeting agenda.

This is the opportunity for community partners listed below to provide an update to the Governing Board regarding their respective organization. In accordance with the Brown Act, the Board may: 1) acknowledge receipt of the information, 2) refer to staff for further study, 3) ask clarifying questions, or 4) refer the matter to the next Board meeting agenda.

• Home & School Club - Blossom Hill Elementary School

• Home & School Club - Daves Avenue Elementary School

• Home & School Club - Lexington Elementary School

• Home & School Club - Louise Van Meter Elementary School

• Home & School Club - R.J. Fisher Middle School

• Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association

• Los Gatos Union Classified Employees Association

• Los Gatos Education Foundation

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting, March 14, 2019, 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.

It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the minutes as presented.

There is no financial impact at this time.

The warrant register for the month of March 2019 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Chief Business Official and Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the warrant register for the payment of invoices for goods and services as presented.

It is the recommendation of the Chief Business Official and Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the warrant register for the payment of invoices for goods and services as presented.

There is no financial impact at this time.

The service contracts as of April 18, 2019 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Chief Business Official and Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the service contracts for the payment of services as presented.

The service contracts as of April 18, 2019 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Chief Business Official and Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the service contracts for the payment of services as presented.

The financial impact is outlined by each contract.

The personnel report as of April 18, 2019 along with revisions to the Hourly/Substitute Rate Sheet, to be effective July 1, 2019, is presented to the Governing Board for approval. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the report as presented.

CERTIFICATED RESIGNATION

Elizabeth Rosenbaum, K-5 Teacher (1.0 FTE) currently on a leave of absence, has resigned her position effective Thursday, June 6, 2019.

CERTIFICATED RETIREMENT

Nancy Field, Math Teacher (.80 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has submitted her retirement effective Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Karla McCulloch, Kindergarten Teacher (1.0 FTE) at Daves Avenue Elementary School has submitted her retirement effective Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Christine White, Librarian (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has submitted her retirement effective Thursday, June 6, 2019.

According to the settlement of the Williams case, school districts are required to report quarterly to their governing boards any complaints they have received with regard to Textbooks and Instructional Materials, Teacher Vacancy or Misassignment, or Facilities Conditions, as required by Education Code 35186.

In the first quarter of 2019, January 1 through March 31, 2019 there were no complaints received by the District.

There is no financial impact at this time.

Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Arcia Dorosti, will introduce teachers who will showcase the Los Gatos Union Schools District's Visual and Performing Arts programs to the Governing Board for information and discussion. No action will be taken.

This annual Board presentation is the 2018-2019 update of the Los Gatos Union School District's Visual and Performing Arts programs.

There is no financial impact at this time.

The public hearing is an opportunity for the public to provide input to the Governing Board regarding the ratification of the negotiated agreement between the Los Gatos Union School District and the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association and between the Los Gatos Union School District and Unrepresented Certificated Employees, as well as Certificated Management.

Assistant Superintendent Educational Services/Human Resources, Marla Rodriguez, will present an agreement that has been reached by the District and Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association for the 2018-19 school year to the Governing Board for approval and action.

Attached to this agenda item is the Financial Disclosure Form for the Certificated Bargaining Agreement.

The agreement settles and closes negotiations for the 2018-19 school year.  The summary of the changes to the contract are attached to this item including the amended salary schedule. The District and the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association reached an agreement in the area of compensation, as well as contract language changes in Article 8 Class Size. 

Salary Schedule increase of 4.25% on the salary schedule this will be structured as follows:

• 3.5% retroactive to July 1, 2018, including stipends indexed to the salary schedule  with an additional
• 0.75% non retroactive, going forward

An agreement has been reached by the District and Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association for 2018-19 school year and is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

The financial impact to the budget is $328,114 for FY18-19.  Based on the projected budget for this year and the subsequent two years the District is able to meet its financial obligations.

Assistant Superintendent Educational Services/Human Resources, Marla Rodriguez, will present an agreement that has been reached by the District and Certificated Unrepresented and Management employees for 2018-19 school year to the Governing Board for approval and action.

The District reached an agreement in the area of compensation for 2018-19 school year.

Salary Schedule increase of 4.25% on the salary schedule.  This will be structured as follows:

• 3.5% retroactive, with an additional
• 0.75% non retroactive, going forward

An agreement has been reached by the District and Certificated Unrepresented and Management employees for 2018-19 and is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

The financial impact to the budget is $49,621 for FY18-19.  Based on the projected budget for this year and the subsequent two years the District is able to meet its financial obligations.

Assistant Superintendent Educational Services/Human Resources, Marla Rodriguez, will present an agreement that has been reached by the District and Los Gatos Union Classified Employees Association (LGUCEA) for 2018-19 to the Governing Board for approval and action.

Attached to this agenda item is the Financial Disclosure Form for the Classified Bargaining Agreement.

The agreement settles and closes negotiations for the 2018-19 school year.  The summary of the changes to the contract are attached to this item including the amended salary schedule. The District and the Los Gatos Union Classified Employees Association (LGUCEA) reached an agreement in the area of compensation, as well as contract language changes in Article 2, 3, 8, 9,10.

Salary Schedule increase of 4.25% on the salary schedule this will be structured as follows:

• 3.5% retroactive to July 1, 2018, with an additional
  
• 0.75% non retroactive, going forward

An agreement has been reached by the District and Los Gatos Union Classified Employees Association (LGUCEA) for 2018-19 and is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

The financial impact to the budget is $82,413 for FY18-19. Based on the projected budget for this year and the subsequent two years the District is able to meet its financial obligations.

Assistant Superintendent Educational Services/Human Resources, Marla Rodriguez, will present an agreement that has been reached by the District and Confidential and Classified Management employees for 2018-2019 to the Governing Board for approval and action.

The District reached an agreement in the area of compensation for 2018-19 school year.

Salary Schedule increase of 4.25% on the salary schedule.  This will be structured as follows:

• 3.5% retroactive, with an additional
• 0.75% non retroactive, going forward

An agreement has been reached by the District and Confidential and Classified Management employees for 2018-19 and is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

The financial impact to the budget is $25,881 for FY18-19.  Based on the projected budget for this year and the subsequent two years the District is able to meet its financial obligations.

There is no financial impact at this time.

Superintendent Paul Johnson will present an overview of strategic planning and timeline for the 2019-2020 school year.

Superintendent Paul Johnson will lead the district through a comprehensive strategic planning process during the 2019-2020 school year. This will include multiple input opportunities for stakeholders and professional analysis. The projected outcome will be a 5-year strategic plan that includes five year objectives, strategies for achievement, indicators of success, and a vision/mission statement. Action items will be determined annually to achieve the agreed upon objectives.

Superintendent Johnson will explain the rationale and process timeline to the governing board for discussion.

There is no financial impact at this time.

Director of Maintenance and Operations Neal Lansing will present the proposed Prop. 39 Energy Service Agreement with Enlight Energy Efficient Lighting Inc. to the Governing Board for discussion.

In March of 2019 the California Energy Commission approved the Los Gatos Union School District amended Energy Expenditure Plan (EEP) to include interior lighting upgrades for Daves Avenue School, Blossom Hill School and Lexington School.

On March 20, 2019 four electrical contractors pre-qualified through Ecology Action were sent project scope packages and asked to submit a Request for Proposal with a deadline of April 10, 2019.

Two contractors submitted a proposal by the April 10, 2019 deadline. The low quote was selected and is presented to the Governing Board.

The proposed Prop. 39 Energy Service Agreement with Enlight Energy Efficient Lighting Inc. is presented to the Governing Board for discussion.

Resolution #05-18-19, Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Los Gatos Union School District to Enter Into an Energy Service Contract, is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

• Employee Celebration - Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 4:00pm 
• Regular Board Meeting - Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 6:30pm
• Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:30pm
• Special Board Meeting - Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 6:30pm
• Special Board Meeting (Retreat) - Monday, August 12, 2019 at 10:00am
• Regular Board Meeting - Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 6:30pm