Regular Board Meeting
Los Gatos Un. ESD
January 14, 2021 5:30PM
The January 14, 2021 Regular Board Meeting will be conducted via teleconference. Instructions for public participation are in the agenda.
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The January 14, 2021 Board Meeting will be conducted via teleconference. Interested parties and members of the public may connect to and participate in the meeting using the following instructions:
HOW TO CONNECT TO THE BOARD MEETING and PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments on Closed Session items must be received by 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 to be read aloud at the board meeting. General public comments on non-agenda items must be received by 6:15p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 to be read aloud at the board meeting. Comments on agenda items may be received up until the item is under consideration. If a comment is received after Public Comment has been closed, it will be considered written communication and will be forwarded to the Governing Board.
Comments may not exceed three (3) minutes. If a comment takes longer than three (3) minutes to read aloud, the remainder will be considered written communication and forwarded to the Governing Board. |
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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| 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. |
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The minutes for the Regular Board meeting, December 15, 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.
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It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the minutes as presented.
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There is no financial impact at this time. |
Minutes 121520 011421
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The warrant register for the month of December 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. |
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.
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December 2020 Warrant Register
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The service contracts as of January 14, 2021 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. |
Financial impact is outlined by each contract.
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January 2021 Service Contracts
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The personnel report as of January 14, 2021, includes updates to the Hourly and Substitute Salary Schedule, and 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.
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CERTIFICATED LEAVES OF ABSENCE Katherine Hsia, First Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE) at Blossom Hill Elementary School has requested an unpaid Leave of Absence from February 1, 2021 through June 3, 2021.
Jeff Kaefer, History Teacher (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has requested an unpaid Leave of Absence from February 1, 2021 through June 3, 2021.
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services/HR and Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the report as presented.
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Hourly and Substitute Pay Rate 20_21
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The Williams Complaints Quarterly Report as of December 31, 2020 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the report as presented.
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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. Between October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 there were no complaints received by the District. These quarterly reports will be filed with the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the Quarterly Report on the Williams Uniform Complaints.
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There is no financial impact at this time.
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2020-21 Second Williams Quarterly Report
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| A recommendation for Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) membership 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 approve the recommendation as presented. |
The FAC is a Board appointed committee and is a working group operating under the direction of the Board of Trustees. The application was received after the applicant was approached by another FAC member.
Andrew Ferguson, the RJ Fisher HSC FAC Representative resigned from the position. There recently became a dual representation for the Blossom Hill Parent Rep position, and one of those members also has a Fisher student and agreed to change representation to fill the HSC vacancy. The RJ Fisher HSC President, Heather LeRoy, nominated Erica Cummings to fill the RJ Fisher HSC FAC Rep position.
Board liaisons to the FAC, John Kuntzmann and Daniel Snyder are in support of this representation change. Final approval of the FAC representation is to be granted at the January 14, 2012 Board meeting.
The summary of the FAC applicant and the represented group is as follows:
| Representation Resignation |
From Rep Position |
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| Andrew Ferguson |
RJ Fisher HSC Rep |
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| Representation Transfer |
From Rep Position |
To Rep Position |
| Erica Cummings |
Blossom Hill parent |
RJ Fisher HSC Rep |
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| Current Vacancy: |
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| None |
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It is the recommendation of the Chief Business Official and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the recommendation as presented.
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There is no financial impact at this time. |
FAC Appointment 011421
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The public hearing is held for the purpose of taking testimony from the public, regarding the Initial Collective Bargaining Proposals from the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association (LGETA) to the Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD) and LGUSD to LGETA for the 2020-2021 school year. |
PH Notice LGETA 011421
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The Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services/HR will present the initial collective bargaining proposal from the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association (LGETA) and the Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD) to the Governing Board for approval. |
This is the initial proposal between the Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD) and the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association (LGETA) for the 2020-21 negotiations cycle. During the 2020-21 negotiation cycle the full contract will be open to discuss. We look forward to working together to continue the history of a strong relationship between the District and the Association during the upcoming negotiations. |
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the initial proposal for the 2020-2021 contract negotiation cycle. |
There is no financial impact at this time.
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| District administrators will provide an update on the reopening plan to the Governing Board for discussion. |
Reopening Update 011421
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Stephen Roatch, Certified Public Accountant at Stephen Roatch Accountancy Corporation, will present the Los Gatos Union School District Financial Audit Report for 2019-2020 to the Governing Board as required by Education Code for discussion and action. |
Education Code 41020.3 provides that by “January 31 of each year, the governing body of each local education agency shall review at a public meeting the annual audit of the local education agency of the prior year, any audit exceptions identified in that audit, the recommendations or findings of any management letter issued by the auditor, and any description of correction or plans to correct any exceptions or management letter issue.”
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The Los Gatos Union School District Financial Audit Report for 2019-2020 is presented to the Governing Board as required by Education Code for discussion and action. |
There is no financial impact at this time.
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FY19-20 LGUSD Financial Audit
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| Arcia Dorosti (Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment) will provide an update from the district's Equity Action Team as well as lay out next steps. Mr. Dorosti will also present a first draft of a Board Resolution to promote equity and inclusivity in Los Gatos. |
| This initiative is part of the launch of LGUSD's new strategic plan. |
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Draft of Board Resolution on Equity and Inclusivity
EAT Update Presentation Slides
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A proposed Board of Trustees meeting schedule for 2021-2022 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. |
A proposed Board of Trustees meeting schedule for 2021-2022 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.
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There is no financial impact at this time. |
Proposed Board Meeting Dates 2021-22 011421
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| This information is provided to the Governing Board for discussion and planning purposes. Agenda items are subject to changes and modifications throughout the year. |
Governance Calendar 2020_21 011421
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Regular Board Meeting - January 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Special Board Meeting (Retreat) - January 21, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting - February 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting - March 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting - April 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting - May 20, 2021at 6:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting - June 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Special Board Meeting - June 10, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
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Published: January 11, 2021, 5:20 PM
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