Background

Questions and concerns regarding student safety and security on the four LCUSD campuses have arisen in the aftermath of the tragic school shooting that took place at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida on February 14, 2018.  In addition, community concerns regarding student well-being have been raised since two LCHS students were transported to the hospital for medication-related health emergencies and another student was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sales and for child endangerment as a result of a sale.

Current Considerations

The District and school sites have policies and practices designed to ensure student safety.  Emergency drills, including lockdowns, are routinely practiced.  Established and communicative relationships with local law enforcement are in place.  Emergency response information is posted throughout the school sites.  Safety plans are reviewed and updated regularly.  However, there is concern that these extensive efforts which for so long have been a comprehensive response are no longer enough.  Staff requests Governing Board direction on topics related to facilities, trainings, anonymous reporting systems, community outreach, and participation in and organization of upcoming events.  Additionally, members of the LCUSD community have been invited to be present to engage in this discussion with the Governing Board.

Financial Implications

It is recommended that the Governing Board engage in discussion of this topic and provide direction to staff.

The Governing Board is requested to  engage in discussion of this topic and provide direction to staff.

BACKGROUND

LCHS and District administrators in collaboration with LCHS faculty have created courses as part of a Career Technical Education Engineering and Design Pathway. Two Project Lead The Way courses have been offered over the past two years and PLTW 3 will become the capstone course of this pathway. The administration is making a recommendation to add this course to our offerings.  

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

Please see attached course description for Project Lead the Way 3, Integrated Computer Manufacturing.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The financial impact will be in instructional material acquisition for this course.  The funding for this course will come from the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEiG).  

BACKGROUND

LCHS and District administrators in collaboration with LCHS faculty propose to offer Advanced Placement Physics 1 P. This course will replace Honors Physics 1 P offered to juniors and seniors in previous years. The administration is making a recommendation to add this course to our course offerings.  

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

Please see attached course description for Advanced Placement Physics 1 P.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The financial impact will be potential professional development expenses associated with Advanced Placement summer institute training for the teacher. The funding for this training will come from the site managed Advanced Placement account.  

BACKGROUND

LCHS and District administrators have worked collaboratively to create a Career Technical Education Media Arts pathway for students in grades 9-12. LCTV 3 is the capstone course in a proposed three course pathway that will blend academic rigor and career and technical training in the field of video production. LCHS administration has worked closely with LCHS faculty to design this course. The administration is making a recommendation to add this course to our offerings, based upon student interest.  

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

Please see attached course description for LCTV 3.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The financial impact for this course will be the on-going maintenance of equipment and purchase of new insturctional materials and resources. The funding for this course will come from the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEiG).  

Background

Since August 2017, LCHS administration has been working with district administration to implement discipline practices that have been established in 2016-17 school year.

Current Considerations

The revised Board Policy and Administrative Regulations have been implemented consistently and have been communicated to the families of students who have been disciplined for various educational code violations. LCHS policies and practices included alternatives to suspension and have emphasized student learning, and growth and development, along with restorative justice.

Financial Implications

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the presentation and engage in subsequent discussion related to the presentation.

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the presentation and engage in subsequent discussion related to the presentation.

Background

The LCUSD Governing Board previously adopted a resolution requesting Los Angeles County to call an election for general obligation bonds held on November 7, 2017.  Notice of the election was duly given and on November 7, 2017 the election was held and conducted for the purpose of voting on Measure LCF for the issuance of bonds to the District in the amount of $149,000,000.  Measure LCF received voter approval.

Current Considerations

The LCUSD Governing Board is required to establish an independent citizens’ bond oversight committee in connection with the issuance of bonds under Measure LCF and to approve the Bylaws governing the Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC).  The resolution to establish the COC along with its Bylaws and the Application for membership to the COC are contained in this action item.

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications associated with this item, although the COC will oversee the District’s accountability related to Measure LCF funds. 

Background

The LCUSD Governing Board previously adopted a resolution requesting Los Angeles County to call an election for general obligation bonds held on November 7, 2017.  Notice of the election was duly given and on November 7, 2017 the election was held and conducted for the purpose of voting on Measure LCF for the issuance of bonds to the District in the amount of $149,000,000.  Measure LCF received voter approval.

Current Considerations

The LCUSD Governing Board has received from the County’s Registrar of Voters/County Clerk-Recorder the Canvass Certificate and Official Statement of Results of the Bond Election.  The Canvass Certificate indicates that more than fifty-five percent of the votes cast on Measure LCF were in favor of issuing the bonds. The Governing Board desires that entry be made upon its meeting minutes that Measure LCF has been approved by more than fifty-five percent of the votes cast at the Bond Election and that all proceedings of the District in connection with the Bond Election have been accomplished according to law.

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications associated with this item, although Measure LCF will result in the issuance of bonds to the District in the amount of $149,000,000.

This is a first read item.  It is recommended that the Governing Board review and discuss the Resolution in order to take action for approval at its March 20, 2018 meeting.

This is a first read item.  It is recommended that the Governing Board review and discuss the Resolution in order to take action for approval at its March 20, 2018 meeting.

Background

Each year the technology agreements and policies for staff are updated and submitted as an administrative regulation. After research, it was found that the board policy on student technology use needed to be updated due to the vast changes in the past five years. Along with this policy, several others containing technology and district records components also needed updating with changes in educational and government codes. The next round of policies under review are

BP 1112           Media Relations (needs updating and potential AR)

BP 1113           District and school websites (No policy)

BP 1114           District sponsored social media (No policy)

BP 1230           School connected groups (No policy)

BP 3515           Drones (No policy)

BP 3580           District Records (needs updating in response to technical changes in how

                        records are kept and defining records) 

Current Considerations

Two policies, BP 1340 Public Access to District Records, and BP 6163.4 Student Technology Use, are updated and revised according to CSBA recommendations. Highlights from BP 6163.4 include provisions for staff and administrators to review online resources being used by students, specific notification of online monitoring software used during the instructional day in support of training and protecting students. This concept has been presented annually in the student technology agreement that parents and student sign, but it had not been outlined in the board policy. The public records request policy has been updated to reflect the recent San Jose court case decision about personal devices and business conducted on those devices. Since our last board meeting, the policy on student technology has been clarified on the topic of district-owned vs. student-owned devices in terms of monitoring usaged to explain all devices on the LCUSD network, despite ownership, are monitored in terms of Internet searching. Those edits now appear in green, with first round of changes in yellow.

Financial Implications

No financial implications at this time.

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the policy changes and engage in discussion.

The Governing Board is requested to review the policy changes and engage in discussion.

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

Background

In order for new graduates to qualify for California Teaching Credentials they must have practical experience in a classroom.  The district has provided this opportunity for local university students for many years. Some of our teachers started in the district as student teachers.

Current Considerations 

The approval of the agreement is specifically for Sarah Larson’s internship.  This agreement is effective beginning February 7, 2018 and shall expire on June 1, 2018.  The provisions of this agreement may be terminated, altered, changed, or amended by mutual consent of either the district or National University.

Financial Implications

There is no effect on the District budget. The intern is a district employee.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Internship Credential Program Agreement with National University.

The Governing Board is requested to ratify the LCHS Special Activity request to attend CIF SS Boys Masters Wrestling February 22-24, 2018 in Temecula, California.