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 January 2022 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 February 15, 2022 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.

The service contracts as of February 15, 2022 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 is outlined by each contract.

CERTIFICATED LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Stephan Joanides, 5th Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE) at Blossom Hill Elementary has requested an unpaid leave of absence for the 2022-2023 school year.

CERTIFICATED RESIGNATION

Brandyn Nelson (LOA 1.0 FTE) has resigned her position effective June 2, 2022.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT

Tiffany Borgia has been offered an Administrative Assistant I position (.80 FTE) at R.J. Fisher Middle School effective January 18, 2022.

Ashley Hines has been offered a PE Specialist position (.3750 FTE) at Daves Avenue Elementary School effective January 4, 2022.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT (NOON DUTY SUPERVISOR)

Chelsea Quinet - Louise Van Meter Elementary (.125 FTE) effective February 7, 2022.

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, 2021 through December 31, 2021 there were no complaints received by the District.

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

2020-21 Blossom Hill SARC
2020-21 Daves Avenue SARC
2020-21 Lexington SARC
2020-21 Van Meter SARC
2020-21 RJFisher SARC

Director of Student Services, Misty Hartung, will give a brief update on Strategic Plan Initiative 1: Student Wellness.  The presentation will include SEL check in survey data, SEL mid-year information, additional  highlights from the strategic plan efforts, and share appreciations for health supports. 

In addition, Ms. Hartung and Superintendent Paul Johnson will share updates on California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Santa Clara County Public Health (SCCPH) orders, as well as an LGUSD COVID Update.

A mid-year update of our 2020-21 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is presented to the Governing Board. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

This is the initial proposal between the Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD) and the Los Gatos Elementary Classified Employees Association (LGUCEA) for the 2022-23 negotiation cycle.

During the 2022-23 negotiation cycle, as required by the contract, LGUSD and LGUCEA will open and negotiate Article 10: Wages, and Article 11:  Health and Welfare Benefits. The contract also provides for two additional articles to be opened by either side.  LGUSD will open Article 3: Hours of Employment. LGUCEA has indicated that they would like to open Article 6: Evaluation and Article 9: Leave of Absence.

We look forward to working together to maintain the strong relationship between the District and the Association during the upcoming negotiations.

Stephen Roatch, Certified Public Accountant at Stephen Roatch Accountancy Corporation, will present the Los Gatos Union School District Financial Audit Report for 2020-2021 to the Governing Board as required by Education Code for discussion and action.

The Los Gatos Union School District Financial Audit Report for 2020-21 is presented to the Governing Board as required by Education Code for discussion and action.

In December 2021, the Governing Board approved Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the landscaping upgrades.  This includes the following

Outdoor Classroom space at Blossom Hill, Daves Avenue and Van Meter

Blossom Hill Entries

Daves Avenue Kindergarten playground

Van Meter Life Lab and Adaptive playground & Blacktop upgrades.

The Landscape Architect and Chief Business Official will present materials and specifications for these improvements as well as a draft schedule and next steps. 

Resolution #05-21-22, Conflict of Interest Code, is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the resolution as presented.

The Political Reform Act, Government Code 87300-87313, require each public agency in California to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code. A regulation adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, 2 CCR 18730, provides that incorporation by reference of the terms of that regulation, along with the agency-specific appendix designating positions and disclosure categories shall constitute the adoption and amendment of a Conflict of Interest Code in conformance with Government Code 87300 and 87306.

Los Gatos Union School District recently reviewed its positions, and the duties of each position, and determined that changes to the current Conflict of Interest Code were necessary. Specifically, there are the following position changes:

Attached is Resolution #05-21-22, Conflict of Interest Code and the Appendix of Designated Employees and Disclosure Categories. After Board Adoption, the documents will be sent to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors for their approval. They are the code reviewing body per Government Code section 87303. Once the Board of Supervisors approves the Los Gatos Union School District Conflict of Interest Code, it will go into effect.

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

There is no financial impact at this time.

Chief Business Official Terese McNamee will present a first reading of Board Policy 3470: Debt Issuance and Management for discussion. The additions to the board policy and any modifications will return to the Governing Board at the subsequent meeting for adoption. 

Although the District has an existing Board Policy regarding Debt Issuance and Management of General Obligation Bonds, there are new reporting requirements needed to be added to the Boards' policies to ensure compliance with the current regulations. 

Effective January 1, 2017 the Report of Proposed Bond Issuance requires certification that the issuer has adopted a local policy regarding the use of debt and that the proposed debt issuance is consistent with the policy.  The local debt issuance policy must include the following five items:

1)  The purposes for which the debt proceeds may be used.

2)  The types of debt that may be issued.

3)  The debt's relationship to and integration with the issuer's capital improvement program or budget, if applicable.

4)  Policy goals related to the issuer's planning goals and objectives.

5)  The internal control procedures that the issuer has implemented or will implement to ensure that the proceeds of the proposed debt issuance will be directed to the intended use.

The District is adding board policy 3470: Debt Issuance and Management, as shown in the attached policy in order to include all of the requirements listed above. 

• Regular Board Meeting - March 10, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (at Daves Avenue)
• Regular Board Meeting - April 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (at Blossom Hill)
• Regular Board Meeting - May 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
• Regular Board Meeting - June 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
• Special Board Meeting - June 9, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.