Background

Per La Cañada Unified School District Governing Board Policy 4143.1 and Government Code Section 3547, a public presentation (sunshining) of any negotiation proposal between the District and The California School Employees Association (CSEA) and Its La Canada Unified School District Chapter #122 is required. Attached is the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and Its La Canada Unified School District Chapter #122's 2019-2020 proposal to La Canada Unified School District (LCUSD) for review by the Board and the public. The public has an opportunity to express itself on the proposal at a public hearing prior to starting the negotiations process.

It is recommended that the Governing Board present the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and it's La Canada Unified School District's Chapter #122's 2019-2020 negotiation proposal and convene a public hearing on it at the March 10, 2020 meeting of the Governing Board.

Background 

Pursuant to Education Code Section 5000, elections will be held on November 3, 2020, to elect members to governing boards in most Los Angeles County school districts.

Current Considerations 

The terms of Governing Board Members Brent Kuszyk and Ellen Multari are expiring and those seats are to be filled by election on November 3, 2020.

Financial Implications

The costs of the election will be shared with other entities having elections at that time.  The cost to the District is estimated to be approximately $100,000.

BACKGROUND 

Since October 2018, LCUSD has worked with expert consultants to monitor the effects of the Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal Project.  The District’s original contract for services was with Fagan, Friedman and Fulfrost who subcontracted with Ninyo and Moore and Yorke Engineering, LLC to provide the District with services as environmental consultants. 

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS 

Per Governing Board direction, the District will continue to engage in real-time air monitoring at LCHS.  The agency who has been instrumental in supporting the real-time air monitoring is Yorke Engineering, LLC.  In order to maximize efficiencies and reduce costs with the advent of the second hauling cycle of the Devil’s Gate project, the District desires to contract directly with Yorke Engineering, LLC for services. 

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 

The contract term for services is on a quarterly basis and costs are estimated to be approximately $15,000 per quarter.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve entering into a contract with Yorke Engineering, LLC.

The Governing Board is requested to approve entering into a contract with Yorke Engineering, LLC.

It is recommended that the Governing Board declare and pass this resolution to reduce a particular kind of certificated service for the 2020-21 school year.

The Governing Board is requested to present and approve this resolution to reduce a particular kind of certificated service for the 2020-21 school year.

Education Code Sections 35053(g), 42130, and 42131 require the Governing Board of each school district to certify at least twice a year (as of October 31^st and January 31^st) to the district’s ability to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of that fiscal year and for the subsequent two fiscal years.   

The certification by the Governing Board must be classified as follows: 

Positive:          A school district that, based on current projections, will meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years. 

Qualified:         A school district that, based on current projections, may not meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year or subsequent two fiscal years. 

Negative:         A school district that, based on current projections, will be unable to meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year or subsequent fiscal year. 

Introduction 

District Budget for 2019-20 and Multi-Year Projection Scenarios 

The Governing Board, at its meeting on June 25, 2019, adopted the District’s Budget for 2019-20, and they reviewed multi-year budgetary projections through 2021-22.               

Current Considerations/Budgetary Overview 

The Second Interim Report for 2019-2020 and the multi-year will have changes from the updated budget of June 2019 and the First Interim Report in December. 

Revenues:  

• The LCFF revenues anticipated for 2019-2020 reflect a decrease based on updated attendance rates. Revenues for the future years have been adjusted accordingly. Other State Revenues also show an increase from 1^st Interim. This totals about $280,000, and these are funds for Districts to offset costs from Pre-School programs. Local Revenues are reduced by approximately $2,500,000 for fiscal year 21-22 due to the expiration date of the existing Parcel Tax. Initial results show the Parcel Tax passing, however, until the votes are certified, the revenues will not be added. 

Expenditures:

• Salaries and benefits were updated to reflect current staffing and leaves as well as determining which costs will roll into the multi-year. Some of these increased costs relate to the Safety and Security initiatives – such as the staffing in the Wellness Center and extra security at LCHS. 

• Books, Supplies, and Materials have remained relatively constant for the fiscal year. There are currently funds budgeted for materials, and these expenditures may be completed this year or roll into the next fiscal year. 

• Services are funds spent on contracted work with vendors, utilities, repairs, and professional development. Increases have occurred since budget. Some are one-time for this fiscal year and others may be carried forward into the multi-year outlook. Analysis of these costs showed expenses that will not carry forward into the multi-year projection. 

• Transfers Out:  Transfers out for Deferred Maintenance reflect $250,000, and the transfer of $125,000 to retirement benefits. The Deferred Maintenance transfer is a reduction from the original budget of $335,000 due to modernization projects that have been covered by Bond Expenditures. Approval of the 2^nd Interim will authorize these budgeted transfers to be processed. These transfer assumptions will be carried forward into the multi-year projections. 

  Multi-Year Considerations:

  Special Note: Per the budget recommendation, a cash transfer of $40,000 from the Fund 40.0 to the Cafeteria Fund (13.0) is included in the 2018-19 budget to offset expenses beyond revenues in the Cafeteria Fund. This budget transfer will also be processed with approval of the 2^nd Interim.

   

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Second Interim Financial Report 2019-2020.  

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

The specified contracts and bid divisions included in the attached 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 

The construction contract for the fencing project (Bid No. LCF 18/19-11) at LCE was awarded to Dash Construction Company.  During the course of construction of the project, the project team discovered conditions in the administration bldg. and on the site that were unforeseen and different than what was shown on the drawings. Some of these deficiencies had to be corrected to ensure the completed work satisfies code requirement and performance standards. The District’s project manager and architect reviewed the proposals from the contractor for the changes and negotiated the final pricing for the change orders.  

Current Considerations 

These Change Orders provide compensation for additional work performed pursuant to the Change Order clause of the agreement.    

Financial Implications