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 student from R.J. Fisher Middle School will lead the flag salute.

Principal Matt Baldwin will present a unique program offering at R.J. Fisher Middle 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.

Superintendent Paul Johnson will provide an update to the governing board.

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting, April 18, 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 April 2019 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the 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 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 May 23, 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 May 23, 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.

Financial impact is outlined by each contract.

CERTIFICATED EMPLOYMENT

Tjeerd Alberda has been offered a Probationary Mathematics Teacher position (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School effective Friday, August 9, 2019.

Amity Bateman has been offered a Probationary Teacher Librarian position (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School effective Friday, August 9, 2019.

Lucia Contreras has been offered a Probationary Spanish Teacher position (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School effective Friday, August 9, 2019.

Ethan Ducker has been offered a Temporary 4th Grade Teacher position (1.0 FTE) at Daves Avenue Elementary effective Friday, August 9, 2019.

Erika Elvert has been offered a Probationary Science Teacher position (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School effective Friday, August 9, 2019.

Janet Lo has been offered a Probationary Mathematics Teacher position (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School effective Friday, August 9, 2019.

Ramil Ochoa has been offered a Temporary 4th Grade Teacher position (1.0 FTE) at Daves Avenue Elementary effective Friday, August 9, 2019.

CERTIFICATED RESIGNATION

Shannon Hawkes, Third Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE) at Lexington Elementary has submitted her resignation effective Thursday, June 6, 2019.

CERTIFICATED RETIREMENT

Lauren Leasure, Math Teacher (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has submitted her retirement effective Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Heather M-Balmer, Science Teacher (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has submitted her retirement effective August 1, 2019.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT

Karen Briones, Communications Coordinator (.40) at the District Office has been offered an increase in FTE effective July 1, 2019.

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATION

Karen Briones, Safe Routes to School Coordinator (.20 FTE) at the District Office has submitted her resignation effective Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Maria Ceron, Health Clerk (.35 FTE) and Noon Duty Supervisor (.1250 FTE) at Blossom Hill Elementary has submitted her resignation effective Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Barbara Lougee, Technology Specialist/Data Support (.6250 FTE) at the District Office has submitted her resignation effective Monday, September 30, 2019.

SHARED CONTRACTS 2019-2020

Erin McEnery (.50 LOA)/Erika Peach (.50 FTE) Temp- Louise Van Meter Elementary
Jamie Glanville (.50 LOA)/Victoria Schubert (.50 LOA)- Louise Van Meter Elementary
Jessica Spencer (.50 LOA)/Keri Valouch (.50 LOA) - Daves Avenue Elementary
Carol Witter (.50 LOA)/Laurie Valentine (.50 LOA) - Blossom Hill Elementary
Kelly Rhine(.50 LOA)/Laura Bassani (.50 FTE) Temp - Blossom Hill Elementary
Frances Mastroianni (.40 FTE)/Loretta O'Donnell (.60 FTE) Temp - Blossom Hill Elementary
Kristin Johnson (.50 IB Coordinator)/Daniel Hoefer(.50 FTE) Temp - Lexington Elementary

The financial impact is approximately $15,000.

Chairperson Andrew Howard, along with subcommittee chairs Waseem Bashiti and David Wells (Long-term Planning - Finance Model), Ryan Rosenberg (Communications) and Ryan Fenchel (Facilities), will present a 2018-2019 Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) update to the Governing Board. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

The FAC chairperson historically provides an annual update to the Governing Board in May. 2018-2019 has been an especially productive year, and subcommittee chairs will assist in presenting a more thorough update.

This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

There is no financial impact at this time.

Superintendent Paul Johnson, along with Assistant Superintendent Marla Rodriguez, will provide an update on 2018-2019 district goals and present an outline and highlights of the proposed district goals for 2019-2020. Action will be taken at the June 11, 2019 regular board meeting.

This is for discussion purposes only. Action will be taken at the June 11, 2019 regular board meeting.

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Arcia Dorosti will provide an update on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) progress to the Governing Board and provide an early draft for review and board feedback.  The presentation will also share results from the LCAP survey and stakeholder feedback. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

To provide an early draft and discuss progress before presenting the LCAP for final approval in June.

This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

The budget assumptions are presented to the Governing Board for discussion. It is the recommendation of the Chief Business Official and Superintendent that the Governing Board finalize the budget assumptions in preparation of the budget presentation for the 2019-20 budget and multi-year forecast.

Chief Business Official Terese McNamee will present a food services contract with Sodexo to the Governing Board for approval and action.

A food services contract with Sodexo is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

Occasionally, despite a diligent search, the District is unable to find fully credentialed teachers to place in hard-to-fill vacancies. In such cases, it may be necessary to hire a teacher on a limited permit. In order to do that, we must have a valid Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators on file with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 

The Los Gatos Union School District employs only qualified teachers who hold a valid California teaching credential. There are special circumstances where there is a need to employ teachers who hold limited assignment permits, or who are enrolled in the Pre-Intern Program authorized through the California State Department of Education and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). These special circumstances may include: 

1) Teachers from other states who are authorized to teach and need to take the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), or provide proof of completion of an equivalent alternative verification of basic education competencies recognized by the CCTC, may be employed but must pass the test within one year. 

2) Teachers who are completing the requirements for an additional credential or require a supplementary authorization to teach a subject other than the one(s) authorized on their credential. Supplementary authorizations are often needed in order to staff an extensive elective program such as the one offered at R.J. Fisher Middle School. 

3) Authorization for a teacher to work with an English Language Learner in a classroom setting. 

The district’s submission of a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators is a prerequisite to the issuance of any limited assignment permit by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  The Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators is valid for no more than twelve months and will expire on June 30, 2020. The District staff use multiple strategies to recruit fully qualified staff; however, in the event that we may not find a “fully qualified” teacher for a particular position, we are required to submit the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2019-2020 school year. 

Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Arcia Dorosti will provide a brief overview of the initial Professional Development opportunities for teachers in 2019-20 to the Governing Board. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

The District's Professional Development Plan aligns with the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Scope of Work and the Local Control and Accountability Plan which are informed by surveys and feedback opportunities.

This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

Director of Maintenance and Operations Neal Lansing will present a summary of summer maintenance projects to the Governing Board for discussion. No action will be taken.

• 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