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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Lucerne Valley USD
June 11, 2020 5:30PM
Lucerne Valley Middle/High School 33233 Rabbit Springs Road Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

A. Call to Order
A.1. Pledge of Allegiance
A.2. Adoption of Agenda
B. Consent Action Items - It is recommended that the Board of Trustees consider approving a number of Agenda Items as a Consent list. Consent items are routine in nature, and can be enacted in one motion without further discussion. This procedure conserves meeting time for a full discussion of signifi
B.1. Approval of Minutes - BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 14, 2020 be approved as submitted.
Attachments:
05142020 Minutes
B.2. Ratify Inter-District Transfers
Rationale:

The Board of Trustees is requested to ratify the following Inter-District Transfers

Out-Going

One student from Lucerne Valley Elementary School to Apple Valley Unified School District.
 
B.3. Approve Field Trip Requests
Rationale:

The Board of Trustees is requested to approve the following Field Trip Requests:

August 3-4, 2020- FFA students to the Southern Region Section Officer Leadership Conference in Pomona, CA.

September 12, 2020- FFA students to the L.A Fairgrounds in Pomona, CA.

September 30, 2020- FFA students to the FFA Opening and Closing Ceremonies in Phelan, CA.

October 8, 2020- FFA students to FFA Greenhand Conference in Menifee, CA.

October 17, 2020- FFA students to FFA Southern California Leadership Conference in Indio, CA.

November 19, 2020- FFA students to High Desert Section FFA Leadership Conference in Big Bear, CA.

December 2, 2020- FFA students to High Desert Section FFA Interview in Apple Valley, CA.

December 12, 2020- FFA students to FFA Competition in Menifee, CA.

January 23, 2021- FFA students to High Desert Section State Degree at Little Rock High School and Norte Vista High School, Riverside, CA.

January 29-30, 2021- FFA students to Advanced Leadership Academy in Ontario, CA.

February 27, 2021- FFA students to Southern Region FFA/CATA Meeting in Pomona, CA.

March 3, 2021- FFA students to Southern Region FFA Speaking Finals in Pomona, CA.

March 18-23, 2021- FFA students to State FFA Leadership Conference in Sacramento, CA.

March 27, 2021- FFA students to FFA Field Day in Pomona, CA.

April 15, 2021- FFA students to FFA Section Officer Screening in Apple Valley, CA.

April 21, 2021- FFA students to High Desert Section FFA Summer Send-Off in Palmdale, CA.

April 24, 2021- FFA students to Southern Region FFA Awards Banquet in La Habra, CA.

May 4, 2021- FFA students to High Desert FFA Officer Screening Meeting in Phelan, CA.

May 22-30, 2021- FFA students to the San Bernardino County Fair in Victorville, CA.
 
Attachments:
Approve Field Trips
B.4. Approve Conference Request
Rationale:

The Board of Trustees is requested to approve the following Conference Request:

June 20-26, 2021- State California Agriculture Teachers Association Summer Conference in San Luis Obispo, CA to be attended by Danielle Hickman and Troy Van Bavel.
 
Attachments:
Approve Conference Request
B.5. Approve Personnel Items
Rationale:

Certificated

The Board of Trustees is requested to approve hiring Jessica LaVoise as a CTE Teacher at the Middle/High School, effective July 1, 2020.

The Board of Trustees is requested to approve hiring Steven Gaskell as a CTE Teacher at the Middle/High School, effective, August 1, 2020 (pending credential authorization).

Classified

The Board of Trustees is requested to approve the termination of Employee #818, effective June 2, 2020.
 
B.6. Approve Transmittals 20000296 to 2000330
Attachments:
Transmittals 296 to 330
C. Items Moved From Consent for Discussion and Action
D. Communications - Public Comment On Items Not Appearing On The Agenda
E. Public Comment On Closed Session Items
F. Closed Session
F.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GC 54957.6),Organization: Lucerne Valley Teachers' Association; Agency Negotiator: Peter Livingston.
G. Reconvene To Open Session
H. Report Out Action Taken During Closed Session
I. Presentations
I.1. PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing regarding the 2020-2021 Lucerne Valley Unified School District budget.
Attachments:
Budget Letter
Budget Presentation
LVUSD 2020-2021 Budget
Public Hearing Notice: Budget
I.2. PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing regarding Granite Mountain Charter School's petition for a material revision as required by California Education Code section 47605.
Rationale:

The Governing Board of Lucerne Valley Unified School District shall hold a Public Hearing on Granite Mountain Charter School's petition for a material revision. At this time, the Governing Board of Lucerne Valley Unified School District shall consider the level of support for the petition by teachers employed by the district, other employees of the district, and parents.
 
Attachments:
Granite Mountain Charter Petition
Granite Mountain Submitted Budget
Public Hearing Notice- Granite Mountain
J. Information/Discussion
J.1. Enrollment
Attachments:
2019-2020 May Enrollment Graph
Enrollment MAY Final
J.2. Weekly Cash Position
Attachments:
Weekly Cash
J.3. Budget Summary Report
Attachments:
Budget Summary Report
J.4. 2019-2020 Governance Calendar
Attachments:
2019-2020 Governance Calendar
J.5. LCAP Updates
J.6. COVID-19 Operations Written Report
Attachments:
COVID-19 Report
J.7. Charter School Updates- Updates on Charter Oversight to be provided by Patrick Leier
K. Board, Superintendent and Administrator Reports - Board Members, the Superintendent, and/or Site Administrators may wish to discuss events and activities not on the agenda or to request future agenda items.
L. Discussion/Action Items
L.1. Approve the 2020-2023 Lucerne Valley Unified School District Emergency Plan for Infectious Disease.
Rationale:

When the COVID 19 Pandemic hit, Lucerne Valley Unified School District created the Emergency Plan for Infectious Disease. The plan is intended to guide the district in the case of an infectious disease outbreak (including COVID 19). It is a working document and will support decision making moving forward.
 
Attachments:
LVUSD Infectious Disease Plan
L.2. Approve the following revised Board Policies/ Administrative Regulations (May 2020 CSBA Revision): BP/AR 0430; BP/AR/E 1312.3; AR 1312.4; BP/AR 1340; AR 3231; BP/E 4112.9, 4212.9, 4312.9; BP/AR 4113; BP/AR/E 4119.42, 4219.42, 4319.42; BP/AR 4119.43, 4219.43, 4319.43; BP 4151, 4251, 4351; BP 5141.5; BP/AR 5145.3; BP/AR 6020; BP/AR 6115; and AR 6173.4.
Rationale:

The revisions of our Board Policies and Administrative Regulations allows us to stay current with changes in law.
 
Attachments:
5-20 Guidesheet to Board
5-20 Policy Packet
L.3. Approve the following revised Board Policy (June 2020 CSBA Revision): BP 0470.
Rationale:

The revisions of our Board Policies and Administrative Regulations allows us to stay current with changes in law.
 
Attachments:
BP 0470
BP 0470 Guidesheet
L.4. Approve School Services of California Agreement for the 2020/2021 school year.
Rationale:

Approval allows School Services of California to provide assistance regarding issues of school finance, legislation, school budgeting, and general fiscal issues.
 
Attachments:
SSC Contract
L.5. Approve Tentative Agreement between Lucerne Valley Unified School District and the Lucerne Valley Teachers' Association.
Rationale:

The Lucerne Valley Teachers' Association (LVTA) and the District participated in good faith bargaining and agreed to the attached Tentative Agreement.  The Tentative Agreement has been approved by LVTA.
 
Attachments:
LVTA Agreement
L.6. Approve Tentative Agreement between Lucerne Valley Unified School District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Local Chapter 743.
Rationale:

The California School Employees Association (CSEA) and its Local Chapter 743 and the District participated in good faith bargaining and agreed to the attached Tentative Agreement.  The Tentative Agreement has been approved by CSEA.
 
Attachments:
CSEA TA 2020-2021
L.7. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Unrepresented Certificated/ Classified Management and Classified Confidential Employees.
Attachments:
Unrepresented Management MOU
L.8. Consider and Approve the Petition for Material Revision for Granite Mountain Charter School.
Rationale:

Pursuant to Ed Code 47605, a Public Hearing was held for Granite Mountain Charter School's material revision. Formal approval or denial of a charter petition is required within 60 days of submission of the charter. The charter petition has been reviewed by staff and counsel. The Superintendent recommends that we approve the petition for material revision for Granite Mountain Charter School.
 
Attachments:
Granite Mountain Charter Petition
Granite Mountain Submitted Budget
L.9. Approve Agricultural CTE Incentive Grant Application for 2020-2021.
Attachments:
AG Grant
L.10. Approve the 2020/2021 Lucerne Valley Unified School District Budget. (2020-2021 LVUSD Budget attached to Item I.1)
L.11. Approve hiring Derek Chip under a Provisional Intern Permit Variable Term Waiver for instruction for the 2020-2021 school year for grades 7 through 12.
Attachments:
Public Notice Chip
L.12. Approve hiring Kimberly Evans under a Variable Term Waiver Extension for instruction for the 2020-2021 school year for grades 9 through 12 for Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation CTE courses.
Attachments:
Public Notice Evans
L.13. Approve the Contract with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health for School Nursing Services for the 2020-21 School Year.
Rationale:

The agreement will allow for nursing services to include the following mandated services:

1. Hearing

2. Hearing re-check screening, as applicable

3. Vision screening

4. Near vision screening

5. Color vision screening, as applicable

6. Scoliosis
 
Attachments:
SBCSS Nursing Contract
L.14. Approve Lucerne Valley Unified School District 2020-2021 Calendar
Attachments:
2020-2021 Calendar
L.15. Approve Lucerne Valley Unified School District COVID-19 Operations Written Report
Rationale:

With the suspension of the LCAP to December as ordered by Governor Newsom all districts are required to submit a COVID-19 Operations Written Report. Adoption is required at our June board meeting along with our budget for 2020-21.
 
Attachments:
COVID-19 Report
L.16. Raise substitute teacher rate from $140/day to $150/day. Raise long term substitute teacher rate from $150/day to $160/day.
Rationale:

Current sub rates need to be raised to attract high quality subs for our students. Substitute teacher rates have not been raised in at least 4 years in the district.
 
L.17. Increase stipend for Assistant Superintendent duties for Nate Lambdin from $5,000 to $8,750.
Rationale:

With the retirement of Burt Umstead increased duties will be given to Nate Lambdin. The cost of the increase will come directly from half the stipend of Burt Umstead's.
 
Attachments:
Nate Lambdin Stipend 2020
L.18. Increase stipend for Chief Business Officer duties for Doug Beaton from $5,000 to $8,750.
Rationale:

Charter School oversight has doubled from when the previous stipend was given. The proposal is to increase current stipend by $3,750 from increased charter school oversight.


Increase stipend for Chief Business Officer duties for Doug Beaton from $5,000 to $8,750.


Rationale:


Charter School oversight has doubled from when the previous stipend was given. The proposal is to increase current stipend by $3,750 from increased charter school oversight.

Increase stipend for Chief Business Officer duties for Doug Beaton from $5,000 to $8,750.


Rationale:


Charter School oversight has doubled from when the previous stipend was given. The proposal is to increase current stipend by $3,750 from increased charter school oversight.
 
L.19. Raise CTE pay schedule by 2%. If CTE teacher is full time they will qualify for the current caps of Classified employees.
Rationale:

CTE teachers are an unrepresented group. The pay raise will be equivalent to that of other groups.
 
Attachments:
CTE 2020 Pay Schedule
CTE MOU 2020
L.20. Approve amendments to the Superintendent contract for Peter Livingston as submitted by Ad Hoc committee.
Rationale:

At the May 14th Regular Meeting of the Board, the Board approved the formation of an ad hoc committee to meet with Superintendent Peter Livingston to review the Superintendent’s employment contract. The Board assigned Tom Courtney and Jim Harvey to the committee. The committee met with Superintendent Peter Livingston on May 28th, 2020. The items reviewed were identified as:

 

1)      Section 1 - Contract Term

2)      Section 3 – Compensation

3)      Section 5 – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance


Under section 1 Contract term, the term identified was set to end on June 30, 2022. The current contract states that if the Board desired the Superintendent to continue as Superintendent beyond the term of the Contract, the Parties shall negotiate and execute a new contract on or before July 1, 2021. The committee is recommending the contract language be adjusted to set the end date to June 30, 2024. This will create a 4 year length to the new contract.

 

Under section 3 Compensation, the committee is recommending placement of the Superintendent on Step 4 of the prior salary schedule at $176,401. The Salary Schedule will have 4 steps with a 5% increase each step.

 

Section 5 Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance language was adjusted to clarify that the Superintendent will get the medical, dental, and vision plan of his choice fully covered by the district.

 

Each of the committee recommendations was reviewed by our legal counsel. They assisted with drafting the committee recommended new language in the draft contract being considered here.
 
Attachments:
LVUSD Superintendent Contract
L.21. Board to consider dissolving the Superintendent contract ad hoc committee formed at the May 14th Regular Meeting, consisting of Trustees Tom Courtney and Jim Harvey.
Rationale:
The ad hoc committee met with the Superintendent as directed by the board and submitted recommended employment contract amendments.
 
L.22. Discuss Regularly Scheduled July Board Meeting.
L.23. Discuss Lucerne Valley Unified School District Board Self-Evaluation.
M. Adjournment

Published: June 6, 2020, 1:07 PM

The resubmit was successful.