Background

On or before July 1, 2019 the Governing Board is required to adopt its Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) using the State Board of Education template.  The LCAP must identify for all pupils the specific actions the Local Educational Agency (LEA) will take to achieve its goals and the measures by which progress will be identified.  The County shall disapprove any district budget that does not include the expenditures necessary to implement the LCAP. 

Current Considerations

The LCAP is a three-year plan and it requires annual updates.  It is to include the annual goals for all pupils identified for each of the 8 state priorities and includes additional local priorities.  In developing the LCAP, parent advisory committees, local bargaining units, teachers, staff members, administrators, parents and pupils must be consulted.  All of these requirements have been met. The LCAP Executive Summary is attached to this agenda item.  The full LCUSD draft LCAP 2019-20 is available electronically and also via hard copy upon request from the Fiscal Services Offices at the District Office during business hours from June 1 to June 25, 2019.  

Financial Implications

The LCAP is intended as a planning document that drives the District’s budget development.  The Superintendent, the Associate Superintendent of Business and Administrative Services, the Chief Technology Officer and the Fiscal Services Department have worked together to ensure that both documents are aligned.

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the LCAP, engage in subsequent discussion, and provide direction to staff related to any recommended changes to the LCAP prior to the Governing Board voting to adopt the plan at its June 25, 2019 meeting.

The Governing Board is requested to review the LCAP, engage in subsequent discussion, and provide direction to staff related to any recommended changes to the LCAP prior to the Governing Board voting to adopt the plan at its June 25, 2019 meeting.

Background

In November 2017, the District was successful in passing Measure LCF, a $149,000,000 general obligation bond. The election was conducted as per Proposition 39. Pursuant to Section 15278 of the Education Code, the District was required to establish a Citizens’ Oversight Committee to satisfy the accountability requirement of the Proposition 39 bond election. 

The purpose of the Committee is to inform the public concerning the expenditures of bond revenue. The Citizens’ Oversight Committee bylaws state the committee shall present the Governing Board with an annual written report. 

Current Considerations

The Citizens’ Oversight Committee has prepared its annual report for review and acceptance by the Governing Board. 

Financial Considerations

It is recommended that the Governing Board accept the Citizens’ Oversight Committee annual report.

The Governing Board is requested to accept the Citizens’ Oversight Committee annual report.

BACKGROUND

Any changes made to the CSEA collective bargaining agreement need to be approved by the Governing Board before implementation.  On May 15, 2019, a tentative agreement was reached regarding the term of the contact and language changes.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

La Cañada Unified School District "LCUSD") and the California School Employees Association and its La Cañada Chapter 122 ("CSEA") have reached a tentative agreement on the renewal of the contract.

Article XXIII Compensation

• CSEA and LCUSD agree to a salary increase of 2.5% to be added on to the salary schedule effective July 1, 2019.
• Updated Language changing longevity

Article IX Hiring

• Updated Language

Article X Notification of Job Opening

• Article folds into Job Opening

Table of Contents

• Updated Numbering

Article II Term/Duration

• Updated dates and names

Calendars

• CSEA and LCUSD agree to the 21-22 calendar year.

Reclassifications

• Updated ranges and job descriptions for landscape crew
• Extended work year for Account Technician I

Job Description Changes

• Updated job descriptions as noted in the Tentative Agreement

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are financial implications associated with the following collective bargaining agreement changes:  A 2.5% increase shall be permanently added to the 2018-19 salary schedule of classified employees, beginning July 1, 2019. The costs of re-classfications will be about $30,000, or roughly 0.33%. The total annual cost in salary and benefits is anticipated to be $254,000.

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the contract changes with CSEA as detailed above.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the contract agreement changes with CSEA.

Background

On or before July 1, 2019 the Governing Board is required to adopt its Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) using the State Board of Education template.  The LCAP must identify for all pupils the specific actions the Local Educational Agency (LEA) will take to achieve its goals and the measures by which progress will be identified.  The County shall disapprove any district budget that does not include the expenditures necessary to implement the LCAP. 

Current Considerations

The LCAP is a three-year plan and it requires annual updates.  It is to include the annual goals for all pupils identified for each of the 8 state priorities and includes additional local priorities.  In developing the LCAP, parent advisory committees, local bargaining units, teachers, staff members, administrators, parents and pupils must be consulted.  All of these requirements have been met. The LCAP Executive Summary is attached to this agenda item.  The full LCUSD draft LCAP 2019-20 is available electronically and also via hard copy upon request from the Fiscal Services Offices at the District Office during business hours from June 1 to June 25, 2019.  

Financial Implications

The LCAP is intended as a planning document that drives the District’s budget development.  The Superintendent, the Associate Superintendent of Business and Administrative Services, the Chief Technology Officer and the Fiscal Services Department have worked together to ensure that both documents are aligned.

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the LCAP, engage in subsequent discussion, and provide direction to staff related to any recommended changes to the LCAP prior to the Governing Board voting to adopt the plan at its June 25, 2019 meeting.

The Governing Board is requested to review the LCAP, engage in subsequent discussion, and provide direction to staff related to any recommended changes to the LCAP prior to the Governing Board voting to adopt the plan at its June 25, 2019 meeting.

Background

At its meeting on May 14, 2019, the Board approved Resolution No. 14-18-19 delegating authority to the superintendent to accept bids and award contracts for Bid No. LCF 18/19-07 and Bid No. LCF 18/19-08.  The Superintendent has acted pursuant to Resolution No. 14-18-19 and has accepted the low responsive bid for each of the projects listed herein and has accordingly awarded agreements to the respective bidder who tendered the low bid.  Chalmers Construction Services (“Chalmers”) submitted the lowest bid for each of the projects subject to the Resolution.  Staff analysis related to the bids are as follows:

• Bid No. LCF18/19-07 La Cañada High School Bldg. 600/Cafeteria Improvement

• Bids were opened on May 23, 2019.  The District received three bids.  The lowest bid was submitted by Chalmers in the amount of $1,195,000.  The bid was deemed responsive.  Our estimate for the project is $1,524,800. 

• Bid No. LCF 18/19-08 La Cañada High School Band Room & Drainage Improvement

• Bids were opened on May 23, 2019.  The District received four bids.  The lowest bid was submitted by Chalmers in the amount of $945,000.  The bid was deemed responsive.  Our estimate for the project is $1,042,000.   

Chalmers has previously and successfully completed projects for the District and is deemed a responsible bidder.  The attached Agreements have been executed by both parties. 

Current Considerations

Approval of this item would ensure compliance with LACOE commercial claims requirement.  

Financial Implications

Background

The Science Department has proposed to teach a new course, Oceanography, during the 2019-20 school year. The department members have been reviewing a variety of instructional materials and communicating their findings to site and district administration. Upon review and consideration, they recommend Marine Science: Marine Biology and Oceanography, 3rd Edition, by AMSCO Publishing, 2017.  

Current Considerations

The high school Science department members have reviewed a variety of textbooks and have decided upon: 

Marine Science: Marine Biology and Oceanography, 3^rd Edition, by AMSCO Publishing, 2017.  

Financial Implications

We anticipate $4,000 for the purchase of textbooks.  

The Governing Board is requested to approve the adoption of Marine Science: Marine Biology and Oceanography, 3^rd Edition, by AMSCO Publishing, 2017. 

The Governing Board is requested to approve the adoption of Marine Science: Marine Biology and Oceanography, 3^rd Edition, by AMSCO Publishing, 2017

Background 

At its meetings on 12/16/2013, 10/28/2014, 11/18/2014, 9/26/2017, and 10/30/2018 the LCUSD Governing Board discussed in open sessions its concerns regarding the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Restoration (Sediment Removal and Maintenance) Project, passing two resolutions which identified its concerns for student, staff, and community health as well as engaging in discussions regarding health, safety, and traffic impacts. 

Current Considerations 

The District has engaged environmental consultants to review the Project and to provide expert guidance on potential remediation and monitoring measures. Since November 2018, the Governing Board has requested a standing discussion agenda item for the foreseeable future to provide an opportunity to update stakeholders regarding progress and the District’s related responses or activities. 

Financial Implications 

Currently, any financial implications to the District in relation to the the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Restoration (Sediment Removal and Maintenance) Project are unknown, however concerns regarding student, staff, and community health, safety, and traffic impacts remain.  Current expert and legal fees are estimated at $85,000.

It is recommended that the Governing Board discuss the topic of the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Restoration (Sediment Removal and Maintenance) Project, review staff’s update regarding progress related to work with the environmental consultants, with the active parent volunteer group, and with the County principals on the Project, and provide on-going direction to staff for future actions and for community outreach plans over the next several months.

It is recommended that the Governing Board discuss the topic of the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Restoration (Sediment Removal and Maintenance) Project, review staff’s update regarding progress related to work with the environmental consultants, with the active parent volunteer group, and with the County principals on the Project, and provide on-going direction to staff for future actions and for community outreach plans over the next several months.

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

Background

The Los Angeles County Office of Education provides financial support in processing accounting transactions and reporting revenues and expenditures.  The cost of these services is based largely on the Average Daily Attendance of the district.

Financial Implications

Approval of this item will result in a cost not to exceed $23,000 for the fiscal services provided by LACOE for 2019-20.

The Governing Board is requested to approved the La Canada High School Special Activity request to attend the Chamber Singers Retreat in Badger, California September 27 - 29, 2019.

The Governing Board is requested to approved the La Canada High School Special Activity request to attend the Vocal Ensemble Performance Tour in Northern California March 5 - 8, 2020.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the La Canada High School Special Activity request to attend the Concert Choir Performance tour in Nashville, TN Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29, 2019. 

The Governing Board is requested to approved the La Canada High School Special Activity request to attend the Chamber Singers Performance Tour in Oahu, Hawaii February 13 - 18, 2020.