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.

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

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 March 2021 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 service contracts as of April 15, 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.

CERTIFICATED RESIGNATION

Nora Hogan, English Teacher (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has submitted her resignation effective June 3, 2021.

Lindsay Wilhelm, Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE) at Lexington Elementary has submitted her resignation effective June 3, 2021.

CERTIFICATED RETIREMENT

Grace Donatelli Sordo, Spanish Teacher (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has submitted her retirement effective June 3, 2021.

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATION

Marc Kevin Laureta, PE Specialist (.4 FTE) at Louise Van Meter Elementary School has been terminated effective February 1, 2021.

Michael Martin, Instructional Assistant II (.5625 FTE) at Raymond J. Fisher Middle School has resigned (.1875 FTE) effective March 15, 2021.

G. Richard Shaw, PE Specialist (.15 FTE) at Louise Van Meter Elementary School has submitted his resignation effective March 11, 2021.

UNREPRESENTED CERTIFICATED RESIGNATION

Jolie Rutledge, Middle School Advisor/Counselor (1.0 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School has submitted her resignation effective June 9, 2021.

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 January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021 there were no complaints received by the District.

These quarterly reports will be filed with the Santa Clara County Office of Education.

The Quarterly Investment Report as of December 2020 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  December 30, 2020 in the amount of  $19,365,059

It is the recommendation of the Chief Business Official and the Superintendent that the Governing Board accept the Quarterly Investment Report as of December 30, 2020 as presented.

The disposal of surplus equipment as of April 15, 2021 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of Chief Business Official and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the surplus list as presented.

The Business Services Department requests the attached list of equipment to be declared as surplus. The equipment has been determined to be obsolete or broken. Our Administrative Regulations (AR 3270) states if the value of the property is insufficient to defray costs or arranging a sale, the property may be donated to a charitable organization deemed appropriate by the Board or may be disposed of by dumping (Education Code 17546). In order for us to dispose of the items, The Board of Trustees must first declare them surplus in accordance with education Code provisions.

The equipment list has been verified by Tim Landeck, Director of Technology, Assessment and Accountability on April 15, 2021.

It is the recommendation of Chief Business Official and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the surplus list as presented.

Any/all revenue generated from the recycling of these items will be used to support Technology projects.

The Assistant Superintendent will present the initial collective bargaining proposal from the Los Gatos Union School DIstrict Classified Employees Association (LGUCEA) and the Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD) to the Governing Board for approval.

This is the initial proposal for the 2020-21 negotiation cycle. Concentration will be on Article 8: Vacation, Holidays and Inservice Days, Article 9: Leaves of Absence, Article 10: Wages and Article 11: Health and Welfare Benefits.

We look forward to working together to continue the history of a strong relationship between the District and the Association during the upcoming negotiations.

It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the Los Gatos Union Classified Employees Association and District's  proposal for the 2020-21 negotiations cycle.

There is no financial impact at this time.

The Board is being asked to approve the schematic and construction design contracts for Verde Design.  These contracts will allow the District to have final landscaping designs and construction bid documents for the landscaping improvements at Blossom Hill, Daves Avenue and Louise Van Meter schools. 

Verde Design has completed the initial conceptual design for Blossom Hill, Daves Avenue and Louise Van Meter.  Based on stakeholder input, the following priorities were identified

1)  Upgrading the play fields to improve drainage, flexibility and maintenance

2)  Redesigning outdoor classroom, flexible outdoor learning areas

3)  Improving the frontage and building landscaping to focus on low maintenance and wear tolerant materials.

Financial impact for the design phase through construction documents, bid and construction administration.  These contracts will be funded through developer fees.

$228,900 Blossom Hill

$239,500 Daves Avenue

$223,700 Van Meter

A Request for Proposals for a food management company is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action.

Los Gatos Union School District is requesting proposal for a Food Service Management Company to assist with the food service program for 2021-2022.  This proposal will allow us to enter into negotiations for respondents to provide purchasing, point of service software and nutritional requirements guidance for our food service program. 

The Committee will review the proposals and return in June with a recommendation to select a specific Food Service Management Company. 

The Child Nutrition Committee has been working on providing student meals that are healthy, safe, appealing and using minimally processed ingredients.  The ultimate goal is to provide appealing meals that will increase participation and help support a financially sustainable department.  We have developed standards that will allow our staff to produce high quality meals and we are seeking a Food Service Management Company to support our objectives.

This RFP is soliciting Food Service Management Company to provide site prepared meals for RJ Fisher and breakfast for Blossom Hill and Louise Van Meter. This RFP will be in addition to a second vended meal contract to provide a full service meal program at all sites.  The vended meal contract will provide off-site prepared lunches to the elementary schools and breakfast at Daves Avenue and Lexington. 

• 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.