BACKGROUND

Any changes made to the LCTA collective bargaining agreement and contract need to be approved by the Governing Board before implementation.  On May 6, 2019 a tentative agreement was reached regarding the term of the contract and language changes.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS

Below is a summary of the proposed changes for term and contract language. The contract will enter a new three year period with the listed articles changed.

Article II  – The term of the new contract will be from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022

Article XI – The duties and hours of employment was modified to reflect the current work year of 186 days, the composition of those days, the duties within and beyond the work day.

Article XII – Additional language was added to the definition of a part time member. 

Article XIII - Certificated employees will receive a 2.75% retroactive payment back to July 1, 2018 that shall be permanently added to the 2017-2018 salary schedules (Appendices B, D, E, F1 and F2). An additional 2.5% will be added to all salary schedules effective July 1, 2019.

Article XVI  Language was added to the Notification of Evaluation Process section of this article.

Article XVII – The definition of a transfer was modified.

Article XVIII – The leave section related to Jury duty was changed to allow deferment of service until summer. Teachers who postpone jury service until summer will receive substitute pay for days of jury service.

Article XXIV – This article was deleted due to changes in law from the Janus decision.

Article XXV – This article was renumbered due to the elimination of Article XXIV. This is now article XXIV.

Article XXVI – This article was eliminated due to the change from Buy Back Days being voluntary to being built into the teacher work year and salary schedule.

Calendars/Collaboration – Calendars for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 were modified to reflect an additional work day for Speech Teachers. The 2021-2022 work calendar was agreed to. The 2019-2020 Collaboration Early Release Days calendars for Grades TK-6 were agreed to.

MOU’s – A grading Memorandum of Understanding was agreed to for grades 7 -12.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are financial implications associated with the following collective bargaining agreement changes: For the fiscal year 2017-2018, the retroactive increase of 2.75% back to July 1, 2018. will be approximately $600,000 in salary and benefits. An additional 2.5% will be added to all salary schedules effective July 1, 2019. The cost in salary and benefits for this increase will be about $560,000.

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

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

Background

The Confidential, Managerial, Supervisory and Administrative Association has no collective bargaining rights with the District.  The contracted Cabinet positions of Assistant/Associate Superintendents of Educational Services and Business and Administrative Services, and the Chief Technology Officer also do not have collective bargaining rights.

Current Considerations

The Governing Board typically provides Certificated and Classified Confidential Management employees and contracted Cabinet staff with a salary increase equivalent to one negotiated by LCUSD with one or both bargaining units and the District.  The tentative agreement on salary as stated below coincides with the bargaining agreement reached between LCUSD and the La Cañada Teachers’ Association

Financial Implications

The financial implications are identified in the AB 1200 and consist of a 2.75% increase on the salary schedule retroactive to July 1, 2017. The cost for this retroactive salary increase for CMSA will be approximately $95,000 in salary and benefits. A 2.5% salary increase effective July 1, 2019 will have a cost of about $87,000. The revised salary schedules for CMSA certificated, classified and Cabinet contract employees are attached.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the tentative agreement on salary for CMSA and Cabinet contract employees as stated above.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the tentative agreement on salary for CMSA and Cabinet contract employees.

Background

Senate Bill (SB) 217 establishes the Special Education Early Intervention Grant Program to increase inclusive access to early education programs for children with exceptional needs. 

Current Considerations

The LCUSD Governing Board desires to support SB 217 with a Letter of Support. 

Financial Implication

There are no financial impacts associated with the Governing Board’s determination to have the Board President sign the attached Letter of Support.

Background 

Many school districts including LCUSD have long stressed that the base funding level in the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) was set too low from the outset.  Senate Bill (SB) 729 is an attempt to increase the base level for this fiscal year and will become a permanent part of the funding formula moving forward. 

Current Considerations 

The LCUSD Governing Board desires to support SB 729 with a Letter of Support. 

Financial Implication 

There are no financial impacts associated with the Governing Board’s determination to have the Board President sign the attached Letter of Support. 

It is recommended that the Governing Board discuss SB 729 and determine that President Kuszyk will sign the Letter of Support on behalf of the Governing Board.

The Governing Board is requested to discuss SB 729 and determine that President Kuszyk will sign the Letter of Support on behalf of the Governing Board.

Background  

All LCUSD job descriptions require Governing Board approval.  A 2018-19 Superintendent’s Goal is to continue to reorganize and monitor district and site-level administrative positions.  In part, the on-going reorganization requires updated job descriptions to replace any which have become outdated. 

Current Considerations 

The former Executive Director of Pupil Programs and Services has been appointed as the LCHS Principal.  The appointment prompted a review of the existing job description prior to posting for hiring the position.  The Board approved a revised job description in March 2019.  Since then, the Governing Board has directed the Superintendent to include in the job description specific duties related to the development and implementation of equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives and programs district-wide.  The attached job description has been updated per Governing Board request.  Interviews to fill the Director of Programs and Services position are scheduled for May 30, 2019. 

Financial Implications

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the updated job description for the Director of Programs and Services.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the updated job description for the Director of Programs and Services.

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

Background

The La Cañada Unified School District must maintain a healthy, safe and code compliant pool filtration system for the High School swimming pool.  The Existing filter system has been modified, but it is in a state of disrepair that requires replacement. The system is not able to function reliably for the remaining years before the new pool is completed. 

Current Considerations

This April we advertised project in accordance with CUPCCAA Requirements for Informal Bidding and had four companies participate in a job walk.  Two companies submitted bids. 

Horizon Mechanical submitted a low bid in the amount of $117,352.70 on May 9, 2019. 

Financial Implications

Background 

To comply with the California Administrative Code Section 4-333, the District is required to employ the services of special inspectors and testing laboratories approved by the Division of State Architect to provide competent, adequate and materials testing and inspections for projects.  The construction inspections and materials testing are critical to the delivery of code compliant projects. The testing laboratory is part of the District’s quality assurance team who carries out its duties to ensure all construction work is completed in compliance with the construction documents.   

During the course of the bond program, the District will employ one or more testing laboratories to provide materials testing and special inspections such as welding, and masonry inspections.  This agreement is a time-and-material agreement that allows the District the flexibility to assign the testing laboratory to specific project(s) based on qualifications and project needs when projects are ready for construction.  There is no minimum guarantee of work. The term of the agreement is for three years with option to renew for two years. 

Current Considerations 

The approval of this item will authorize staff to execute the agreement with Geo-Advantec Inc. to provide materials testing and special inspections for various projects upon assignment by the District.  The agreement is a three-year, time & materials agreement for a Not-To-Exceed contract amount of $100,000. The services will be performed on an as-needed basis when and if a project is assigned to the firm.   

Financial Implications 

The contract is not to exceed $100,000. Funds will come from Measure LCF.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Agreement with Geo-Advantec Inc. for Materials Testing & Special Inspection Services.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the Agreement with Geo-Advantec Inc. for Materials Testing & Special Inspection Services.

Background 

In January 2019 LCUSD put forward a request for proposals for School-Based Mental Health Services from Community Based Organizations/Providers of Mental Health Services to assist with addressing the providing of school-based counseling for students in the La Canada Unified School District, grades 7-12.  Proposals were received and follow-up interviews conducted.  In March 2019, the Superintendent recommended that the Board take action to award the contract to Sage, A Project of Impact Philanthropy Group.  The Governing Board subsequently voted and approved awarding the contract to Sage.  

Current Considerations 

This agreement is for Sage, A Project of Impact Philanthropy Group, to assist the District in the provision of school-based counseling at La Canada High School 7-12.  As the service provider, Sage will design, develop, and deliver comprehensive, integrated, school-based counseling services for the 2019-20 academic year.  The term of the agreement is for one year, renewable annually.    

Financial Implications 

The contract is for $99,500.00. Funds will come from the 2019 La Canada Flintridge Educational Foundation and 2018 Spartan Boosters Paddle Pledges, both dedicated to the LCUSD Wellness Initiative.  Any additional funding required will come from the LCUSD General Fund per actions and services identified in the Local Control and Accountability Plan.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Services Agreement with Sage, A Project of Impact Philanthropy Group.

The Governing Board is requested to approve the Services Agreement with Sage, A Project of Impact Philanthropy Group.