Currently all 7/8 students are assigned to a Physical Education (P.E.) class to comply with Education Code Section 51222. However, each year the administration receives requests to exempt/excuse from Physical Education classes students who are engaged in competitive sports because of substantial drain on their energy and/or fears of injuries due to overexposure to physical activity. Administration would like to support these students, but there is no alternative to P.E. and excusing them from P.E. does not comply with Education Code.   

Another issue which the administration faces involves students who get injured and provide a doctor’s note in order to be excused from physical activity. These students do not participate in P.E. and end up spending P.E. period in the counselors’ offices or working on assignments in the IRC under a teacher’s supervision.  Education Code mandates that schools provide physical education even when students are unable to perform physical activity.  For this reason, administration would like to offer an Independent Study P.E. course where students will receive credit for physical education while excused from physical activity.

LCHS 7/8 administration would like to offer a 6th period Independent Study Physical Education course to support competitive athletes and students who are excused from physical activity due to injuries or other health related reasons.

There will be costs associated with allocating a .2 FTE to a Physical Education teacher who will support the students through monitoring and assessing their progress.  The total cost should not exceed $20,000 annually. If it is decided to add this course to the 7/8 master schedule, it will be put in effect in the 2019-20 school year.

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

Background

The Facilities Master Plan identifies several safety and security projects at each of the school sites as part of Measure LCF Bond Program.  At its meeting on April 9, 2018, the Board approved an agreement with LPA to prepare studies of fencing options at each elementary site. Consistent with guiding principles of the Facilities Master Plan, the design intent of the project is to improve safety and security for student and staff while maintaining a welcoming presence to the community. 

Current Considerations

Input from site staff, the Safety and Security subcommittee, and the architect has been collected to determine the best options for adding fencing to the elementary campuses. Initial drafts for each site were presented at the August 28, 2018 meeting. After Board discussion, direction was given to revisit each site. Based on those meetings design standards were discussed. A recommendation has been prepared for the Board to adopt design standards, providing direction to the architect to move forward with finalizing the design based on these standards. It is requested that the Board review the recommendations and take action to provide direction for moving forward.  

Financial Implications

The presentation contains estimates fencing of costs at each site. These estimates include potential work related to access design as well as fencing. Final estimates will be provided after fully developing the plans and receiving approval from the Division of State Architect as needed. Funding for this project will come from Measure LCF bond funds.

It is recommended that that Governing Board take action to adopt the fencing recommendations and direct the staff to move forward with final design for the fencing projects at each elementary school site.

Requests for variable term waivers may be submitted by employing agencies, including school districts, to solve a temporary certification or assignment problem when the employing agency finds there is an insufficient number of certificated persons who meet the specified employment criteria for a position for the purposes of educational reform, class size reduction, or other compelling reasons.

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Variable Term Waiver Request so the District may submit the waiver applications to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for consideration.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the process of applying to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for variable term waivers on behalf of two elementary physical education teachers.

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

the Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the Rim of the World Wrestling Tournament in Twin Peaks, California November 30 - December 2, 2018.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the California Invitational Tournament - Wrestling in Morro Bay, California January 17-19, 2019.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the  Boys CIF Wrestling and Girls Masters playoffs in Southern California February 7 - 9, 2019.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the  Boys CIF Masters playoffs in Southern California February 14 - 16, 2019.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the Girls CIF State Wrestling in Bakersfield, California February 21-23, 2019

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the Wrestling Overnight In-House Retreat at La Canada High School September 28 - 30, 2018.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the Orchestra Retreat at Angeles Crest Christian Camp in Valyermo, California January 25 - 27, 2019.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the Crystal Springs Cross Country Invitational in Belmont, California October 5-7, 2018.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCE Special Activity request to attend Time Capsule/Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California November 28-30, 2018. 

Background

The Facilities Master Plan identifies several projects at each of the school sites to be constructed as part of the District’s bond program.  Prior to the approval of the projects, the District is required to identify the environmental impacts of the proposed projects, determine if the impacts will be significant, and identify alternatives and mitigation measures that will substantially reduce or eliminate significant impacts to the environment.  

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), serves two major functions: One is to provide decision makers with information about the environmental impacts of projects prior to granting approval.  The second is to allow the public to comment on the impacts of projects in their community. 

Sections 21000 et seq of the Public Resources Code (PRC) provides the guidelines for compliance with CEQA.  This agreement is for consulting services to assist the District in the evaluation of the projects, conduct environmental studies and the preparation of environmental reports and other documents in compliance to the PRC guidelines.   Staff issued a request for Qualifications (RFQ) on May 29, 2018 to qualified firms.  In response to the RFP, staff received twenty-six proposals.  The following firms have been added to the pool of qualified firms:

First Carbon Solutions

Rincon Consultants

Placeworks

Michael Baker International

Meridian Consultants

Ultra Systems Environmental

Dudek

Environmental Science Associates 

Staff has determined that the proposal from FirstCarbon Solutions is the most advantageous to the District for the services being requested.  

Current Considerations 

The approval of this item will authorize staff to execute the agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions to provide consulting services related to CEQA.  The agreement is a three-year, time & materials agreement for a Not-To-Exceed contract amount of $150,000. The services will be performed on an as-needed basis. 

Financial Implications 

The contract is not to exceed $150,000. Funds will come from Measure LCF.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve entering into an agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions for CEQA Consulting Services.

The Governing Board is requested to approve entering into an agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions for CEQA Consulting Services.

BACKGROUND

The original contract for modernization for the La Canada High School was $1,433,136.00. The original cost of Bid Package 1 (600 building) was $699,125.00.  

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

The change order in the amount of $29,623.00 is to replace a damaged section of metal decking and cover with light-weight insulating concrete.  The damaged area is approximately 32 square feet.  Once completed the work to resurface the roof can be finished. 

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the change order for La Canada High School Bid Package 5102018 (600 Blding) project totaling $29,623.00.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the change order for La Canada High School Bid Package 5102018 (600 Blding) project totaling $29,623.00.