Lexington Elementary School Student, Jude Bandaian, will lead the flag salute.

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 Special Board Meeting, October 17 2019 and Regular Board meeting, October 24, 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 October 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.

An out-of-state professional development workshop for Blossom Hill teachers is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the conference as presented.

Emotion-Friendly Teaching Workshop
Attendee:  Kopecky, Arrendondo, Higgins, Payne, Valentine, Witter, Hsia
Date: 02/16/20 - 02/17/20
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Conference: $ 2,214.00
Travel/lodging/meal expenses:  $ 7,000
Restricted & Unrestricted

It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the professional development workshop as presented.

The service contracts as of November 21, 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.

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.

CERTIFICATED EMPLOYMENT

Aryn Krijnen, Music Teacher at R.J. Fisher Middle School will increase to .90 FTE beginning December 1, 2019.

CERTIFICATED LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Lisa Mitchell, PE Teacher (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has requested an unpaid leave of absence beginning December 16, 2019 through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATION

Mia Newton, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (.60 FTE) at the District Office has submitted her resignation effective Friday, November 22, 2019.

A final reading of the revised Board Policies are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the policies as presented.

Board Policies set guidelines and procedures for Governing Boards and school officials to follow and enforce. The California School Boards Association (CSBA) sends quarterly updates to School Districts with recommended changes per mandates. 

The Board is responsible for overseeing the development of and adopting Board Policies (BP). Policies set direction and goals for the District and its schools, assign authority, and are the means by which educators are accountable to the public. During the course of each school year, the Board will review all policies changes as recommended by CSBA and staff. 

Students

BP/AR 5141.52: Suicide Prevention

There is no financial impact at this time.

Waseem Bashiti, Chairperson of the Financial Advisory Parcel Tax Oversight Committee (FAPTOC), will present the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Annual Report for 2018-2019 to the Governing Board for approval and action.

The Financial Advisory Parcel Tax Oversight Committee (FAPTOC) met on October 9 and November 5, 2019 to review the District's expenditures in order to verify compliance with the parcel tax language. Staff provided detailed expenditure reports for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.

The Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Annual Report for the 2018-2019 school year is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

There is no financial impact at this time.

Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Arcia Dorosti and Tim Landeck, Director of Technology, Assessment, and Accountability, will present an update to the Governing Board. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

The CIA Task Force was established in the 2015-2016 school year. This year the CIA Task force merged with the Technology Advisory Team to collaborate on specific objectives.  The scope of work for the task force and the Technology Action Team (TAT) changes annually to best meet district goals and objectives. 

This presentation is to update the Governing Board on the 2019-2020 CIA Task Force and TAT goals and action steps.  The presentation will also include a technology hardware update.

There is no financial impact at this time.

Resolution #04-19-20, Resolution for Exemption to the Separation-from-Service Requirement Pursuant to Section 24214.5 or 26812 of the Education Code, is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

CalSTRS members are subject to a 180 calendar day restriction of service after separation from service. The Assistant Superintendent is needed in a critical position before the 180 calendar day separation of service is fulfilled. The District qualifies for a narrow exemption, and the Assistant Superintendent meets all criteria. For an exemption to be granted by CalSTRS, the Governing Board must approve the attached resolution.

Resolution #04-19-20, Resolution for Exemption to the Separation-from-Service Requirement Pursuant to Section 24214.5 or 26812 of the Education Code, is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

• Regular (Organizational) Board Meeting – December 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
• Regular Board Meeting – January 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
• Special Board Meeting (Retreat) – January 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
• Regular Board Meeting – February 27, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. (at Blossom Hill)
• Regular Board Meeting – March 12, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. (at Daves Avenue)
• Regular Board Meeting – April 16, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. (at Fisher)