BACKGROUND

The District has since 2007 hired a consultant to provide services to the Human Resources Department.  Cathy McMullen has many years of experience as an Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and has served in this capacity as a consultant for LCUSD.  Ms. McMullen’s contract has been renewed for the 2017-18 school year.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

As the district assesses its administrative needs in the 2017-18 school year, the vacant Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources position will not be immediately filled.  The duties of the position will be covered by the Superintendent and Cabinet.  However, Ms. McMullen’s consultancy work is intended to provide support and expertise to district administration in Human Resources matters as well as the opportunity to employ her services as an independent contractor in any matter that may present a possible conflict of interest were it to be overseen by a district administrator.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The cost of the consultant services is $150.00 per hour.  Total hours are determined by the District in conjunction with Ms. McMullen as the consultant.

It is recommended the Governing Board engage in a discussion regarding the purpose and benefits of this consultancy agreement.

The Governing Board is requested to engage in a discussion regarding the purpose and benefits of this consultancy agreement.

Background 

The Superintendent prepares annual goals which are reviewed, revised and ultimately approved by the Governing Board.

Current Considerations

In Closed Session on September 5, 2017, the Governing Board gave direction on the Superintendent’s 2017 – 2018 goals.  Since 2011 the Superintendent has elected to make the goals public.  This presentation serves to inform the public of the Superintendent’s goals for 2017 – 2018.  The goals will also be published on the District’s website.

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications involved with the public presentation and discussion of the Superintendent’s goals.

It is recommended the Governing Board review the public presentation of the Superintendent’s goals, facilitate any subsequent public discussion, give direction for any changes or modifications, and take action to approve the goals.

The Governing Board is requested to review the public presentation of the Superintendent’s goals, facilitate any subsequent public discussion, give direction for any changes or modifications, and take action to approve the goals.

Background

At the December 10, 2013 meeting of the Governing Board, the Board discussed concerns related to the DEIR for the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Sediment Removal and Maintenance Project.  Subsequently, on December 17, 2013, the Governing Board approved the attached resolution given that a seventy-five day comment period on the DEIR existed with a deadline of January 6, 2014.

Current Considerations

Recently, the public review period for the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Sediment Removal and Management Project’s Recirculated Portions of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) closed on Monday, September 18, 2017.  LCUSD responded by reiterating the concerns cited in the attached resolution.  Additionally, since the last meeting of the Governing Board it was requested by a community member that the Board revisit this topic as an agendized item in an Open Session meeting.

It is recommended that the Governing Board discuss the topic of the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Sediment Removal and Management Project, giving direction to staff for any future actions.

The Governing Board is requested to discuss the topic of the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Sediment Removal and Management Project, giving direction to staff for any future actions.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Personnel Report as presented.

The Governing Board is requested to approved the LCE Special Activity request to attend Time Capsule/Ocean Institute November 27 - 29, 2017 and November 30 - December 2, 2017.

The Governing Board is requested to approved the LCE Special Activity request to attend Valley Forge, Pennsylvania February 5-9, 2018.

The Governing Board is requested to approved the PCY Special Activity request to attend Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania March 19-23, 2018.

The Governing Board is requested to approved the PCY Special Activity request to attend the Pali Mountain Science Trip in Running Springs, California February 26, 2018 through March 2, 2018.

The Governing Board is requested to approved the PCY Special Activity request to attend Before the Mast-Pilgrim in Dana Point, California March 12, March 13, March 14, and March 15, 2018.

The Governing Board is requested to approved the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the Orchestra Retreat at Angles Crest Christian Camp in Valyermo, California January 19-21, 2018. .

BACKGROUND

The passage of the District's Parcel Tax Measure (Measure LC) on March 4, 2014 requires the appointment of members to an Oversight Committee.  Specifically, Board Resolution No. 14-13-14 (October 15, 2013) provides that the Governing Board shall appoint or designate an oversight committee to ensure parcel tax proceeds are spent for their authorized purposes, and to report annually to the Governing Board and the public regarding the expenditure of such funds.  The Bylaws for the operation of that Committee were approved by the Governing Board at its meeting on June 3, 2014.

Current Considerations

The Superintendent's Office coordinated the solicitation process for prospective members of the District's Parcel Tax Oversight Committee.  In accordance with that solicitation, the following members are recommended for formal consideration by the Governing Board:    

Members of the Parcel Tax Committee will be appointed for a three year term (2017-18 through 2019-20).  Subsequent to the appointment of members of the Measure LC (March 2014) Oversight Committee, the first meeting of that Committee will be scheduled.

Keeping the roofs in good condition on district buildings continues to be a priority for the Maintenance and Operations department.  LCHS building 700 and IRC building need roof reinforcement and coating system and estimated to be $177,024.00, will come from Deferred Maintenance funds (fund 14) and LCE buildings 700 and 800 are estimated to be $91,631.00, will come from Deferred Maintenance funds (fund 14).

Background

The District policy and administrative regulations on travel requires Governing Board approval for travel out of state. Three World Language teachers from LCHS will be attending and presenting at the ACTFL conference (American Council on Teaching Foreign Language) in Nashville, TN November 16 - 19. This conference will provide sessions that focus on current trends in language acquisition and technological innovations. The teachers attending will be able to collect current materials, and network with other professionals and present findings to our colleagues on return.

Current Considerations

The ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo is an international event bringing together 7,000 language educators and 800 educational sessions. The three teachers attending were selected to present at the conference and represent La Canada High School. This professional development opportunity will strengthen our world language program and highlight our innovative techniques at the largest language conference nation-wide. 

Financial Implications

The cost per attendee is estimated at $1,450. This will cover registration, accommodations, and transportation. The total cost will be approximately $4,350. These resources will come from district funds managed by the site.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the out of state travel for three world language teachers to attend ACTFL (American Council on Teaching Foreign Language) conference.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the out of state travel for three world language teachers to attend ACTFL (American Council on Teaching Foreign Language) conference.