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Regular Board Meeting
Los Gatos Un. ESD
February 27, 2020 4:00PM
Blossom Hill Elementary School - Flex Room 16400 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032

A. CALL TO ORDER (4:00 p.m.)
A.1. Roll Call
B. REGULAR SESSION (4:00 p.m.)
B.1. Flag Salute
Quick Summary / Abstract:

A Blossom Hill Elementary School student will lead the flag salute.

B.2. School Showcase - Blossom Hill Elementary School
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Principal Lisa Reynolds will present the Science Fair at Blossom Hill Elementary School.


B.3. Approval/Amendment of Agenda
B.4. Public Comment
Quick Summary / Abstract:

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.

B.5. Remarks & Communication
Quick Summary / Abstract:

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

B.6. Superintendent's Report
C. CONSENT AGENDA
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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.
C.1. Minutes
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The minutes for the Regular Board meeting, Regular Board Meeting, January 16, 2020 and Special Board Meeting, January 23, 2020 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.

Recommended Motion:

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

Financial Impact:

There is no financial impact at this time.

Attachments:
Minutes 011620 022720
Minutes 012320 022720
C.2. Warrant Register
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The warrant register for the month of January 2020 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.

Recommended Motion:

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.

Financial Impact:

There is no financial impact at this time.

Attachments:
January Warrant Register
C.3. Service Contracts
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The service contracts as of February 27, 2020 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.

Recommended Motion:

The service contracts as of February 27, 2020 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:

Financial impact is outlined by each contract.

Attachments:
FY19-20 Service contracts February
C.4. Personnel Report
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The personnel report as of February 27, 2020 is presented to the Governing Board for approval. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the report as presented.
Rationale:

CERTIFICATED EMPLOYMENT

Kathleen Masiello Ciffone, has been offered the Special Education Teacher (.60 FTE) position at Blossom Hill and Louise Van Meter Elementary schools, effective February 3, 2020.

CERTIFICATED MANAGEMENT RETIREMENT

Lauren Honda, Principal at Lexington Elementary school has submitted her retirement effective June 30, 2020.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT

Bich Lein To, has been offered the Food Service Associate II (.6875 FTE) position at R.J. Fisher Middle School, effective February 3, 2020.

Chinlien Tsai, has been offered the Food Service Associate II (.4875 FTE) position at Louise Van Meter Elementary School, effective January 13, 2020

CLASSIFIED RETIREMENT

Lora Dill, Food Service Associate II (.6875 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has submitted her retirement effective Friday, January 24, 2020.

 
Recommended Motion:
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the report as presented.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact at this time.
D. STRATEGIC INITIATIVE #3: OPERATIONS
D.1. Strategic Plan Proposed BudgetWas edited within 72 hours of the Meeting
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Superintendent Paul Johnson and Chief Business Official Terese McNamee will present a draft strategic plan budget including potential sources of revenue and a draft long term expenditure plan. 

Rationale:
A draft of the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan is slated for approval in March 2020.  The plan outlined 6 key objectives and will include action plans for implementation expected to be presented in May 2020.  The strategic plan budget sets target budget numbers and potential revenue sources for each of the initiatives.  The final strategic budget based on the action plans will be presented to the board annually in June along with the projected long term financial plan. 
 
Recommended Motion:
This is for discussion purposes and no action will be taken at this meeting. 
Financial Impact:
The financial impact will be finalized during the annual budget adoption in June. 
Attachments:
Strategic Plan Proposed Budget
E. STRATEGIC INITIATIVE #1: LEARNING
E.1. Fifth Grade Growth and Development Curriculum Update
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Abi Karlin-Resnick, Executive Director, Health Connected, will present an overview of the 5th Grade growth and development unit Puberty Talk. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

Rationale:

The California Healthy Youth Act, which took effect January 1, 2016, allows school districts to provide students with age-appropriate growth and development education. Los Gatos Union School District will be using curriculum materials developed by Heath Connected titled Puberty Talk. The presentation will be an overview of the California Healthy Youth Act and the Puberty Talk Curriculum.

 
Recommended Motion:
This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.
Financial Impact:

There is no financial impact at this time. 

Attachments:
LGUSD Growth and Development Curriculum Presentation
F. BOARD ITEMS
F.1. Board Comments and Subcommittee Reports
F.2. Los Gatos Union School District Governance and Planning Calendar 2019-2020
Quick Summary / Abstract:
This information is provided to the Governing Board for discussion and planning purposes. Agenda items are subject to changes and modifications throughout the year.
Attachments:
Governance Calendar 2019_20 022720
F.3. Future Board Meetings
Quick Summary / Abstract:
  • Regular Board Meeting – March 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (at Daves Avenue)
  • Regular Board Meeting – April 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (at Fisher)
  • Regular Board Meeting – May 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Regular Board Meeting – June 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Special Board Meeting – June 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
G. CLOSED SESSION (6:00pm)
G.1. Government Code section §54956.9 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated LitigationConfidential agenda item.
G.2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Government Code §54957Confidential agenda item.
H. Regular Session
H.1. Report Out of Closed Session
I. ADJOURNMENT (7:00 p.m.)

Published: February 24, 2020, 3:57 PM

The resubmit was successful.