R.J. Fisher Middle School students, Jordan Moore and William Vieceli, 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 Regular Board meeting, November 21, 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.

An out-of-state professional development conference for RJ Fisher teachers is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the conference as presented.

California Association of Directors of Activities (CADA) State Conference
Attendees:  Fanderl, Binkley
Date:           03/04/20 -  03/07/20
Location:     Reno, Nevada
Conference: $ 4,600
GF Unrestricted

It is the recommendation of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the conference as presented.

An out-of-state professional development conference for RJ Fisher teachers and administrators is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the conference as presented.

Models Schools Conference
Attendees:  Baldwin, Brennan, Vickers, Mullikin, Rutledge, Meyer, Brown
Date:           06/28/20 -  07/1/20
Location:     Orlando, Florida
Conference: $ 30,000
GF Unrestricted/site budget

It is the recommendation of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the conference as presented.

The warrant register for the month of November 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 Quarterly Investment Report as of September 2019 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Chief Business Official and the Superintendent that the Governing Board accept the Quarterly Investment Report as presented.

The California Department of Education recommends that school districts provide regular reports on how surplus funds are invested. Currently, the Los Gatos Union School District funds are on deposit with the County of Santa Clara and are included in the County Investment Portfolio. The Los Gatos Union School District Portfolio reflects cash balances as of  September 30, 2019 in the amount of  $10,893,856.

It is the recommendation of the Chief Business Official and the Superintendent that the Governing Board accept the Quarterly Investment Report as of September 30, 2019 as presented.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT

Thomas Lettiere, has been offered the Director of Maintenance and Operations (1.0 FTE) position at the District Office effective December 11, 2019.

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATION

Chief Business Official, Terese McNamee will present the Los Gatos Union School District First Interim Budget Report for the 2019-20 School Year to the Governing Board as required by Education Code before its submission to the California Department of Education. This is an action item.

The District is required to submit two reports to the Governing Board during each fiscal year. The first report (First Interim) shall cover the financial and budgetary status of the district for the period ending October 31, 2019. The second report (Second Interim) shall cover the period ending January 31, 2020. The District shall certify in writing within 45 days after the close of the period being reported whether or not the District is able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year and, based on current forecasts, the subsequent two fiscal years.

A positive certification is assigned if the district will be able to meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and subsequent two fiscal years. A qualified certification will be assigned to any district that may not meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years. A negative certification will be assigned to any district that will be unable to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year per Education Code Section 42131.

The Los Gatos Union School District will submit a First Interim Report to the Santa Clara County Office of Education with a positive certification.

It is the recommendation of the Chief Business Official and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the Los Gatos Union School District First Interim Budget Report for the 2019-2020 School Year as presented.

Arcia Dorosti, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, will present the Student Success Profile and an overview of the process to the Governing Board. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

Resolution #05-19-20, Los Gatos Union School District Supporting Participation in Census 2020, is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

Los Gatos Union School District supports participation in the 2020 Census. The nationwide census is our civic duty and will impact funding for education, schools and other programs that benefit our community.

There is no financial impact at this time.