Background  

On October 9, in response to a parent request, Dr. Jackson addressed the Governing Board on LCUSD’s guidelines regarding the identification, assessment, and instructional planning provided for students with Dyslexia (a specific learning disability in reading). 

Current Considerations 

In response to the Governing Board and members of the community, Dr. Jackson will provide an overview of our proposed plan to address the needs of students who may be at risk for having dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities in reading.  

Financial Implications 

Background

The Facilities Master Plan identifies several projects related to modernization and construction of buildings. The first site to be modernized will be Palm Crest Elementary. Consistent with guiding principles of the Facilities Master Plan, the design intent of the project is to reduce the portable buildings on the campus, modernize the existing classrooms, update infrastructure systems, create a designated drop-off area, and upgrade safety and accessibility on the campus. 

Current Considerations

The District has hired architecture firm LPA for the modernization of the Palm Crest Elementary site. They have developed options to address the need for modernization of the campus and a new classroom building to replace many of the portable classrooms. The site design committee has reviewed the concepts from LPA, and two options were presented to the site leadership and the PCR PTA. The Board is now asked to review and discuss those options and give direction on how to proceed. 

Financial Implications

It is recommended that the Governing Board give direction to District staff and the architects to further develop and refine the design based on the options presented.

The Governing Board is requested to give direction to District staff and the architects to further develop and refine the design based on the options presented.

Background 

The District is currently preparing plans for the renovation of the cafeteria at La Cañada High School.  Because of the age of the building, it is likely that some of the materials used during the original construction of the building contain asbestos and/or lead.   It is a best practice for the District to test for the presence of asbestos and lead in older buildings during renovation project so that materials are not accidently disturbed and accidently exposed building occupants to such materials.  This agreement is to collect samples and to test for the presence of asbestos and lead, and to develop specifications and workplan for the abatement of asbestos materials and lead if found during construction.   

Current Considerations 

The approval of this item will authorize staff to execute the agreement with Executive Environmental to provide consulting services related to asbestos & lead testing and abatement.  The agreement is a time & materials agreement for a Not-To-Exceed contract amount of $12,850.  

Financial Implications 

The contract is not to exceed $12,850. Funds will come from Measure LCF.

It is recommended that that the Governing Board approve entering into an agreement with Executive Environmental for Hazardous Materials Testing Services.

Background 

In December of each year, the Governing Board sets the Governing Board meeting calendar for the following year.

Current Considerations

Attached is the proposed Governing Board meeting calendar through January 2020.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact on the District for adopting the meeting calendar.

The Governing Board is requested to adopt the proposed Governing Board meeting calendar through January 2020.

The Governing Board is requested to adopt the proposed Governing Board meeting calendar through January 2020.

Background 

Education Code Section 17620 provides for the collection and expenditure of fees based upon new residential and commercial/industrial construction.  The District’s justification for collection of these “Developer Fees” lies in its need for modernization, as well as some new construction and reconstruction due to growth and adjustment in program needs.  

Note:  The Governing Board, at its meeting on April 17, 2018 adopted Resolution 11-17-18 which established Developer Fee assessments (based on guidelines of the State Allocation Board/SAB) at $3.79 per square foot for new residential construction and $0.54 per square foot for new commercial/industrial construction and $0.12 per square foot for Public Storage within the boundaries of the District. These fees became effective June 18, 2018. 

Current Considerations 

The following information provides an overview of the Developer Fee revenue and project expenditures for the previous five years: 

Year                 Revenue                    Expenditures 

2013-14           $190,873                     $220,274

2014-15           $311,194                     $47,930

2015-16           $313,468                     $277,516

2016-17           $355,984                     $0

2017-18           $246,593                     $122,172 

Totals:            $1,418,112                  $667,892 

Projects supported by Developer Fee Revenue: 

• Technology Infrastructure
• Modernization Planning/Consultation/Construction 
• Wireless Infrastructure upgrades 

Financial Implications 

This report is for informational purposes and has no financial implications beyond those previously reported.

It is recommended that the Governing Board receive this report as informational and no action be taken.

Background 

Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012, approved by the voters on November 6, 2012 and Proposition 55, The Tax Extension to Fund Education and Healthcare, approved November 8, 2016, temporarily increased the state’s sales tax rate for all taxpayers and the personal income tax rates for upper-income taxpayers per Article XIII, Section 36 in the California Constitution.  The new revenues generated from Proposition 30 and 55 are deposited into a state account called the Education Protection Account (EPA) per Article XIII, Section 36 (e) provisions.  School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools (LEAs) receive funds from the EPA based on their proportionate share of the statewide Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) revenue.  A corresponding reduction is made to an LEA’s state aid component of LCFF revenue. There is no change to overall LCFF resources.  For the 2018-19 fiscal year the EPA reduced the State Aid portion of the LCFF by $4,457,745 per the Adopted Budget.  LEAs will receive the Education Protection Account funds quarterly in 2018-19.  Payments will be made in September 2018, December 2018, March 2019 and June 2019.  The Propositions require that the use of these funds be announced at an annual Board Meeting. 

Current Considerations 

The La Cañada Unified School District will use the 2018-19 Education Protection Account funds to support salaries and benefits for regular classroom teachers.  The number of teachers funded will be determined as salaries and benefits information becomes available. Last year was approximately 32 full time equivalent positions. 

Financial Implications 

The amount of Education Protection Act funds apportioned for 2018-19 totals $4,457,745.

The Governing Board is requested to adopt Resolution 8-18-19 as presented.

Background 

It is important to continually review and update the district’s board policies in order to stay on top of changing state requirements and/or district needs. 

Current Considerations 

As part of this continual review, the district has the following policy revision for the Board’s consideration:            

BP 5145.7    Sexual Harassment - Students                       

Financial Implications 

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

Background

Each year it is necessary for the Governing Board to adopt a resolution regarding the reimbursement of expenses incurred by members of the Governing Board. 

Current Considerations

Adoption of the resolution allows the reimbursement of expenses incurred by Governing Board members that have received prior approval.

Financial Impact

The resolution includes reimbursement for necessary and actual expenses incurred while performing services at the direction of the Governing Board.

Background

Annually, it is necessary for the Governing Board to authorized district employees to sign for contracts, reports, leases, data processing, etc., which have been approved by the Governing Board.

The Governing Board also designates agents to approve projects included in the Consolidated application (SDE100) and grants from the Federal Office of Education, Health, and Welfare and the California Department of Education.

Current Considerations

Attached please find Signature Authorization Resolution 6-18-19 and Certificate of Signatures to be in effect December 14, 2018 to December 31, 2019.

Financial Impact

None.

Background

Since the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978, Assistance League of Flintridge has sponsored a summer school program for La Cañada area students.  The program has provided a wide range of courses and has continued to grow during the past 30 plus years.  The Assistance League of Flintridge summer program now provides enrichment classes in grades 1 - 8. 

Current Considerations

The 2019 agreement for Assistance League of Flintridge Summer School program is being submitted for approval.  Assitance League of Flintridge classes are open to grades 1 through 8 and will be for five weeks. 

La Canada Elementary will serve as the elementary summer school site.  LCHS is the site for the 7-8 programs.

The Governing Board is requested to approved the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the Girls Water Polo Tournament of Champions in Santa Barbara, CA January 10-12, 2019.  

Background

LCUSD uses various contracts negotiated by other districts for purchasing. One of these contracts is for Apple. The current contract with Glendale Unified recently expired and they entered into a new agreement with Apple. The District recevied notification two weeks ago about the contract expiration and the opportunity to piggyback on the renewal. This allows the District to purchase equipment such as computers, iPads, and other materials at an educational discount.  

Current Considerations

Glendale Unifed recently signed a new contract that LCUSD has the opportunity to use for our purchasing. Currently we purchase larger numbers of PCs or Chromebooks, but we do have iPads in our primary classrooms. We also purchase Apple computers for special applications such as the photography courses, LCTV, and band at LCHS.

Financial Implications

Potential saving on computer equipement will occur with this contract. Usually this is a flat rate such as $100 off a computer.