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Special Board Meeting
Los Gatos Un. ESD
January 21, 2021 4:00PM
The January 21, 2021 Special Board Meeting will be conducted via teleconference. Instructions for public participation are in the agenda.

A. CALL TO ORDER (4:00 p.m.)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
The January 21, 2021 Special 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

Interested parties and members of the public may view the meeting via LIVE STREAM (link: https://youtu.be/sSfgJUYF0n8)
 
For special board meetings, individuals may only comment on agenda items. To submit comments on agenda items, use the GOOGLE FORM.

Comments on agenda items may be received up until the item is under consideration. If a comment is received after Public Comment for the agenda item 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.
A.1. Roll Call
B. REGULAR SESSION
B.1. Approval/Amendment of Agenda
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. School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for 2019-2020
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The School Accountability Report Cards for 2019-2020 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the School Accountability Report Cards for 2019-2020 school year as presented.

Rationale:
Pursuant to Education Code Section 35256, state law requires all public schools receiving state funding to prepare and distribute a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. Attached are the following:

2019-20 Blossom Hill SARC
2019-20 Daves Avenue SARC
2019-20 Lexington SARC
2019-20 Van Meter SARC
2019-20 RJFisher SARC

 
Recommended Motion:

It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the School Accountability Report Cards for 2019-2020 as presented.

Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact at this time.
Attachments:
2019-20 Blossom Hill SARC
2019-20 Daves SARC
2019-20 Lexington SARC
2019-20 RJ Fisher SARC
2019-20 Van Meter SARC
C.2. Child Nutrition Request For Proposal (RFP)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
A Request for Proposal (RFP) on child nutrition vendors 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 RFP as presented.
Rationale:

Issue an RFP to solicit vendors to provide high quality meals that are appealing to our community.  

After receiving parent and student feedback, to improve by offering high quality ingredients and more appealing taste the CBO is requesting permission to publish a Request for Proposals from Vended Meal Service Companies.  This is a multi-step process, to solicit potential vendors,  review proposals against a list of criteria and return to the board in March to recommend a vendor and proposed meal pricing schedule for 21-22 school year.  Based on recommendations from the Child Nutrition Committee, the meal program RFP is soliciting fresh, minimally processed foods with compostable serving dishes and utensils.  CBO is seeking approval to publish the RFP based on these criteria. 

 
Recommended Motion:
Board approve the RFP to solicit vendors. 
Financial Impact:
The contract will define the cost per prepared meal,  an additional factor will be added to cover the cost of LGUSD staff and overhead costs.  These costs will be combined and presented in March as a total cost paid per meal.  Currently Child Nutrition is subsidized approximately $150,000 per year to cover the deficit.  The objective of the RFP is to over a high quality meal at an appropriate price to fully cover the cost of the program annually. 
Attachments:
Vended Meal Service Contract 2021-22
D. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
D.1. Reopening Update
Quick Summary / Abstract:
District administrators will provide an update on the reopening plan to the Governing Board for discussion.
Attachments:
Reopening Update 012121
D.2. Feasibility and Consulting Contracts for a Possible Parcel Tax Measure
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Joy Kummer and Robin Gerrity, consultants from TBWBH Props & Measures, with Jessica Polsky-Sanchez and Sara LaBatt from EMC Research, will present to the Governing Board information regarding the feasibility of a future parcel tax measure, along with contracts for consulting and polling services for approval and action.

Rationale:

An election consultant typically provides information regarding the likelihood that a future parcel tax will pass, and the parameters and ballot language for a measure that voters may support. 

The consultant can also perform initial voter surveys, develop an election plan using the results of the survey and develop a plan to cultivate community involvement and interest in the election campaign.

The consultant can craft strategic communications from the district including ballot measure arguments.

The consultant may provide election planning services and guidance, however, a district may not pay an election consultant to advise the independent campaign committee.   The consultants should, therefore,  be retained on a basis that clearly distinguishes planning services from campaign-related services.  Once the governing board has adopted a resolution calling for a parcel tax measure to be placed on the ballot the election consultant role as consultant to the District will end.  

 
Recommended Motion:
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent and Chief Business Official that the governing board approve the contracts as presented.
Financial Impact:

The financial impact is outlined in the contracts.

EMC -Polling $31,500

TBWBH- Consulting $6500 per month. Estimated for 6 months. 

Attachments:
EMC Research_LGUSD Proposal 012121
TBWBH_EMC Presentation 012121
TBWBH_LGUSD Contract 012121
D.3. Public Comment on Closed Session
Quick Summary / Abstract:

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.

E. CLOSED SESSION
E.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent Mid-Year Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code §54957Confidential agenda item.
F. REGULAR SESSION
F.1. Report Out of Closed Session
G. BOARD ITEMS
G.1. Future Board Meetings
Quick Summary / Abstract:
  • 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.

H. ADJOURNMENT

Published: January 20, 2021, 4:00 PM

The resubmit was successful.