Background

The Governing Board Taskforce on Wellness, Safety, and Security conducted meetings, research, and site visits that led to an initial actions and priorities list. At the conclusion of last school year, the board gave direction and provided an ordered ranking of the committee-developed priorities list. The priorities were categorized into the LCUSD Wellness and Safety Key Strategies: Promote well-being for staff and students;  Control access and monitor activity across all sites;  Increase speed and quality of incident response; Develop and refine policies and practices; Organize communication capabilities; Enhance readiness via training; and Maintain safe and secure sites.  

Current Considerations

Many of the priorities have been converted into projects that are underway, including the development of single points of entry for the elementary school sites; development of communication protocols for staff, students, and families; researching and testing advanced security camera systems; improving the PA systems; the launch of the LCHS Wellness Center; and the introduction of social and emotional learning for TK-8. Other projects are near completion in terms of construction (elementary perimeter fencing and LCHS access control), but work is also underway on policy and protocol development. Continuing staff, student, and parent training, analyzing LCHS campus entrance/access points, determining best-fit video management system, developing policies and protocols for onboarding/offboarding students and staff, along with advertising communication routines are among the immediate next steps under review.

Financial Implications

Costs vary by project and include funding sources from Measure LCF for capital expenses, the general fund for training components, and LCFEF and LCHS Boosters for the Wellness Center.

Background 

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

Current Considerations

In order to better plan and schedule for the Governing Board meetings the Governing Board is being asked to adopt a two year meeting calendar.   Attached is the proposed Governing Board meeting calendar for 2020 and 2021.

Financial Impact

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

The Governing Board is requested to adopt the proposed Governing Board meeting calendars for 2020 and 2021.

The Governing Board is requested to adopt the proposed Governing Board meeting calendar through for 2020 and 2021.

BACKGROUND

According to Education Code 44258.7(b), a person who holds a teaching credential in a subject or subjects other than physical education may be authorized by action of the local governing board to coach one period per day in a competitive sport for which students receive physical education credit, provided that he or she is a full-time employee of the school district and has completed a minimum of 20 hours of first aid instruction appropriate for the specific sport.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following teachers have been recommended to act as teachers of record or coach a team sport for one period per day to students receiving physical education credit:

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the above teachers to coach/teach one period of competitive sport in school year 2019-20.

The Governing Board is requested to approve three teachers to coach/teach competitive sports for one period per day to students receiving physical education credit, in accordance with Education Code 44258.7 (b).

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 $180,000.

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 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

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 4-19-20 and Certificate of Signatures to be in effect December 11, 2019 to December 31, 2020.

Financial Impact

None.

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.