REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD La Cañada USD February 27, 2018 7:00PM Round Building
4490 Cornishon Avenue
La Cañada, California
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Members from the community are free to speak on a specific item on the Agenda once the item is on the floor for discussion. The President will recognize any individual who wishes to speak. If you would like to speak on an item not on the agenda you are asked to complete a speaker request, located at the back of the room, and turn it in to the secretary. Please limit remarks to three (3) minutes. The President may limit discussion on each topic and each speaker if it appears that additional time is required to dispose of a particular concern or proposal. |
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Sinnette |
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 There are no financial implications associated with the Governing Board engaging in a discussion of student safety, security, health and well-being on LCUSD campuses. Any direction from the Governing Board, however, to pursue facility upgrades or modifications, staffing increases, or programmatic additions or enhancements at LCUSD school sites will carry financial implications.
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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. |
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Wenn/Cartnal |
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).
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This is a First Read. This agenda item will come back to the Governing Board for approval at the next regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on March 20, 2018. |
This is a First Read. This agenda item will come back to the Governing Board for approval at the next regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on March 20, 2018. |
R96-17-18
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Wenn/Cartnal |
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.
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This is a First Read. This agenda item will come back to the Governing Board for course approval at the next regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on March 20, 2018. |
This is a First Read. This agenda item will come back to the Governing Board for course approval at the next regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on March 20, 2018. |
R98-17-18
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Wenn/Cartnal |
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).
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This is a First Read item. This agenda item will come back to the Governing Board for course approval at the next regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on March 20, 2018. |
This is a First Read item. This agenda item will come back to the Governing Board for course approval at the next regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on March 20, 2018. |
R97-17-18
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Wenn/Glazer |
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 None
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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. |
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Sinnette |
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.
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This is a first read item. It is recommended that the Governing Board review and discuss the Resolution, Bylaws and Application for the COC in order to take action to approve them at its March 20, 2018 meeting. |
This is a first read item. The Governing Board is requested to review and discuss the Resolution, Bylaws and Application for the COC in order to take action to approve them at its March 20, 2018 meeting. |
Application Bylaws Resolution 9-17-18
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Sinnette |
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.
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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. |
Res 10-17-18
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Lewsadder |
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. |
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It is recommended that the Governing Board review the policy changes and engage in discussion.
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The Governing Board is requested to review the policy changes and engage in discussion.
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BP 1340 BP 6163.4
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Sinnette |
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Personnel Report as presented. |
The Governing Board is requested to approve the Personnel Report as presented.
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Personnel Report 2-27-18 revised
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Sinnette |
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the attached extra duty report. |
The Governing Board is requested to approved the extra duty report as presented. |
Extra Duty 2-27-18 revised
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Wenn |
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.
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It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Internship Credential Program Agreement with National University. |
The Governing Board is requested to approve entering into an Internship Credential Program Agreement with National University.
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National University Internship Agreement
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Sinnette |
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SCHOOL
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DATES
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COST
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FUNDING SOURCE
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SUB CHARGED TO
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CIF SS Boys Masters Wrestling Temecula, CA
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LCHS
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February 22 - February 24, 2018
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$350/group |
ASB
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ASB
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It is recommended that the Governing Board ratify the LCHS Special Activity request to attend CIF SS Boys Masters Wrestling February 22-24, 2018 in Temecula, California. |
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. |
R100-17-18
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Evans |
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve Purchase Order List 11-17-18 as presented. |
The Governing Board is requested to approve Purchase Order list 11-17-18. |
PO List 11-17-18
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Published: February 23, 2018, 1:04 PM
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