SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
La Cañada USD
April 21, 2020 6:30PM
Governing Board members and Cabinet will be attending the meeting via Zoom.
The Board Meeting will be livestreamed via Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/lcusdmedia
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Public comments on agendized items can be submitted on Tuesday beginning at 4:30pm and the comments form will remain open during the meeting.
All comments will be read by a moderator during the meeting.
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Public comments on agendized items can be submitted on Tuesday beginning at 4:30pm and the comments form will remain open during the meeting.
All comments will be read by a moderator during the meeting.
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| Sinnette |
| Background At an emergency meeting of the LCUSD Governing Board on Thursday, March 12, 2020, the Board voted to enact district-wide school closures effective on Friday, March 13, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to exercise its Local Educational Agency responsibility to ensure the health and safety of its students, staff, and families by engaging exigent measures to flatten the coronavirus infection curve. At the Governing Board Meeting on March 31, 2020, staff prepared a comprehensive presentation wherein each LCUSD Department and School Site reviewed its actions and services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Safer at Home” order, and the requirement to move to a distance learning instructional model. Current Considerations It has been three weeks since the last meeting of the LCUSD Governing Board. At the special meeting of the LCUSD Governing Board on April 21, 2020, District Cabinet will present a general update on actions and services since March 31, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the “Safer at Home” order which required the transition to a distance learning instructional model. Financial Implications There are no financial implications directly associated with this presentation and discussion item. However, it is important to note that the COVID-19 crisis has precipitated a worldwide financial disaster. School districts in California have been advised to anticipate funding cuts before the end of the current fiscal year and to plan for significant reductions in the 2020-2021 school year.
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| It is recommended that the Governing Board review the updated presentation by staff and engage in discussion of this topic, providing on-going direction to staff related to this agenda item. |
| The Governing Board is requested to review the updated presentation by staff and engage in discussion of this topic, providing on-going direction to staff related to this agenda item. |
R129-19-20
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| Sinnette |
| Background At an emergency meeting of the LCUSD Governing Board on Thursday, March 12, 2020, the Board voted to enact district-wide school closures effective on Friday, March 13, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to exercise its Local Educational Agency responsibility to ensure the health and safety of its students, staff, and families by engaging exigent measures to flatten the coronavirus infection curve. Initially the districtwide school closures extended through March 27, 2020. Subsequently, the LCUSD has taken two additional actions to extend the school facility closures, the first extended through April 19, 2020 and the most recent extended until May 5, 2020. Current Considerations Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and California “Safer at Home” order, the LCUSD Governing Board has committed to extending school closures in an incremental fashion. LCUSD will reopen schools as soon as it is safe to do so and will be ready to welcome students and staff back to its campuses upon the direction of the Board and/or Superintendent. However, it is not anticipated that the “Safer at Home” order will be lifted prior to June 3, 2020. And, because it is crucial to engage in planning for distance learning and viable alternatives to traditional end of year practices, traditions, and celebrations – which must align with the health practices and social distancing requirements to fight the spread of COVID-19 – it is my recommendation that the Governing Board take action to extend LCUSD’s school facility closures through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Financial Implications There are no financial implications directly associated with this discussion and action item. The District has filed a waiver with the State of California to receive funding during its closure period. However, it is also important to note that the COVID-19 crisis has precipitated a worldwide financial disaster. School districts in California have been advised to anticipate funding cuts before the end of the current fiscal year and to plan for significant reductions in the 2020-2021 school year.
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| It is recommended that the Governing Board discuss the recommendation and vote to extend district-wide school facility closures through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. |
| The Governing Board is requested to discuss the recommendation and vote to extend district-wide school facility closures through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. |
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| Sinnette |
| Background LCUSD school facilities have been closed since March 13, 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and California’s “Safer at Home” order. Requirements for social distancing will be in place for the foreseeable future and, as such, large gatherings are prohibited. These realities necessitate administrative oversight to ensure that alternative plans are developed for end of the year events and celebrations honoring the achievements of our LCHS Senior Class of 2020. Current Considerations Tonight’s presentation will provide information on progress and planning related to alternative plans for a June 3, 2020 graduation celebration and other activities to honor the LCHS Senior Class of 2020. Additionally, plans are being made for virtual promotion celebrations for our 8th grade and 6th grade classes of 2020. Financial Implications There are no significant financial implications involved with the presentation and related planning as budgets currently exist for graduation and promotions and related activities.
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| It is recommended the Governing Board review the presentation regarding planning for an alternative graduation event for the LCHS Senior Class of 2020 and other celebrations to honor their achievements, as well as virtual promotion celebrations for LCUSD’s 8th grade and 6th grade classes of 2020, and engage in subsequent discussion providing direction as appropriate. |
| The Governing Board is requested to review the presentation regarding planning for an alternative graduation event for the LCHS Senior Class of 2020 and other celebrations to honor their achievements, as well as virtual promotion celebrations for LCUSD’s 8th grade and 6th grade classes of 2020, and engage in subsequent discussion providing direction as appropriate. |
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| Evans |
It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Personnel Report as presented. |
The Governing Board is requested to approve the Personnel Report as presented.
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Personnel Report 4-21-20 revised
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Published: April 17, 2020, 2:05 PM
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