BACKGROUND

In order to evaluate the outlook for future issuances of the 2017 General Obligation Bond, Adam Bauer of Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates Inc. will present an updated view of the assessed valuation for the La Cañada Unified School District. Based on assessed valuation changes within the District, the Board can reconsider the timeline for issuing the next tranche of bonds. 

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

The purpose of this presentation is to provide the Governing Board with information on current economic factors and bonding capacity.  

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

It is recommended that the Governing Board give direction as to which option or options for the next bond series need further study. Based on input from the Board, staff will create presentations related to cash flow and projects for further support in reaching a final decision.

The Governing Board is requested to give direction as to which option or options for the next bond series need further study. Based on input from the Board, staff will create presentations related to cash flow and projects for further support in reaching a final decision.

BACKGROUND 

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), is in its fifth year of implementation as the California statewide assessment of student achievement. The CAASPP program consists of several different tests. The computer-adaptive Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) summative assessments in English Language Arts and mathematics are administered in grades 3-8 and 11. Fifth, eighth, and twelfth grade students were also administered the state test in science called the California Science Test (CAST). Students with special needs were administered the California Alternate Assessment (CAA) in English, math, and science.  

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

This presentation is intended to share the results of LCUSD’s student performance on the 2019 CAASPP. It will focus on the District’s CAASPP growth over time, and make reference to LCUSD CAASPP scores in context of California-wide achievement levels in comparison to the other high performing districts.  It will also explain how CAASPP results drive instructional practices and inspire continued growth.  

FINANCIAL IMPACT 

There is no financial impact to this discussion item.

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the public presentation of the 2019 CAASPP results and engage in subsequent discussion related to it.

The Governing Board is requested to review the public presentation of the 2019 CAASPP results and engage in subsequent discussion related to it.

BACKGROUND

On December 4, 2017, the state released the California School Dashboard, requiring annual updates that identify, among others, local performance indicators.  The Dashboard represents multiple measures to give a wider view of overall performance and progress than the previous Academic Performance Index (API) that was used in California between 1999 and 2013.  

The state indicators are academic performance, graduation rates, college and career readiness, English learner progress, suspension rates and chronic absenteeism. Performance indicators are the basic conditions of learning, such as teacher qualification, instructional materials, and facilities, implementation of academic standards, school climate, parental involvement, and access to a broad course of study.  

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

The presentation that describes LCUSD local indicator progress serves to inform the Governing Board and public of La Cañada Unified School District of the Fall 2019 performance on the California School Dashboard. The presentation will include changes in the Dashboard since last school year and LCUSD performance levels for each indicator based on previous year status and current change.    

Results will also be presented by subgroup. The number of subgroups for each indicator varies from one to nine. The significant subgroups in La Cañada are English learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, African American, Asian, Filipino, Hispanic, two or more races and White. 

The data presented will be used to help identify annual goals for the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There is no financial impact to this discussion item.

It is recommended that the Governing Board review the public presentation of LCUSD’s results on the Fall 2019 California School Dashboard and engage in public discussion.

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 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 $150,000.

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 on progress working with the environmental consultants and with regards to legal challenges to the project, and provide on-going direction to staff for future actions and for community outreach plans over the next several months.

The Governing Board is requested to discuss the topic of the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Restoration (Sediment Removal and Maintenance) Project, review staff’s update on progress working with the environmental consultants and with regards to legal challenges to 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.

The Governing Board is requested to ratify the LCHS Special Activity request to attend the Fall Balfour Yearbook Workshop in Anaheim, California Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6, 2019.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the PCY Special Activity request to attend the Pali Institute in Running Springs, California Monday, February 24 - Friday, February 28, 2020.

The Governing Board is requested to approve PCY Special Activity request to attend Freedom's Foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Monday, March 23- Friday, March 27, 2020.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the LCE Special Activity request to attend Freedom's Foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Monday, February 3 - Friday, February 7, 2020.

The specified contracts and bid divisions included in the Notice of Completion have been fulfilled and all punch list items have been completed as of the date referenced.  All work under these contracts was completed in conformance with the Facilities Master Plan.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the work completed as listed in the Notice of Completion and the issuance of all final payments