Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
June 20, 2018 5:15PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM
1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 8:15 p.m.
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| NOTE: Open Session of Board Meetings are video recorded and available for viewing on the District's website at https://natomasunified.org/board-of-trustees/videos/. Those in attendance should expect that the recordings will capture all activity and discussions before, during, and after meetings. |
| President Dosick called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m. |
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| Teri Burns, Scott Dosick, Sue Heredia, and Lisa Kaplan were present. Micah Grant was absent. |
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| President Dosick announced that the Board would be going into Closed Session to discuss the rescission of a student expulsion, conference with labor negotiator district representatives regarding the California School Employees Association and the Natomas Teachers Association, conference with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation, discuss public employee discipline/dismissal/release, and discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. |
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| PROCEDURE: The Board of Trustees welcomes the public's participation at Board Meetings and has devoted time in the meeting for that purpose. The Board requests that you fill out a Public Comment card and turn it in to the Superintendent's Assistant. Your name will be called under the appropriate agenda item or Public Comment section of the agenda. Presentations from the public are limited to two (2) minutes regarding any item that is within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. Please note that Government Code Section 54954.2(a) limits the ability of Board Members to respond to public comments. In addition, the Board may not take action on any item which is not on this agenda except as authorized by Government Code 54954.2. |
| No public comments. |
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| PROCEDURE: There are a number of exceptions to the requirement that the public business is done in public. The Legislature has articulated these exceptions because of public necessity for confidentiality or because an open disclosure would violate the privacy rights of an employee or a pupil. |
| Trustee Micah Grant arrived during Closed Session. |
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent
Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent |
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent
Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent |
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
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| Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent |
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| President Dosick reconvened Open Session at 8:12 p.m. |
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| Teri Burns, Scott Dosick, Micah Grant, Sue Heredia, and Lisa Kaplan were present. |
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President Dosick announced that no reportable action was taken in Closed Session.
Dosick stated that the Board deliberated in Closed Session with regards to the personnel matter before the Board involving classified employee Markus Johnson. Dosick asked for a motion that the Board accept the District's recommendation for suspension without pay and dismissal of Mr. Johnson.
Trustee Burns made a motion to accept the District's recommendation for suspension without pay and dismissal of Mr. Johnson and Trustee Heredia seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
Dosick stated that based on the Board's vote, the motion carries, a final written decision will be issued within 30 days of receipt of the hearing transcript, and that this matter is now closed. |
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Passed with a motion by Micah Grant and a second by Lisa Kaplan. |
Yes Teri Burns.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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Trustee Burns thanked staff and teachers association representatives for spending all day the day prior in negotiations, trying to actively get the teachers contract resolved. Burns added that she appreciates all the time that is being put into that. Burns stated she was thankful for the opportunity to attend the opening of the summer food program at Two Rivers and said it was a great event with lots of good food and new veggies. Burns said she learned how to cook kohlrabi, she cooked it successfully on her own, and it's now on her vegetable list. Burns added that she visited NP3 thinking the painting job was complete, but it wasn't. Burns commented that she now has a good starting point and she looks forward to seeing it when it's complete. Burns thanked Tom Rutten for having her at NP3.
Trustee Grant said he had the opportunity the Saturday prior to be the commencement speaker at UC Davis' Black graduate celebration. Grant stated that his speech was about people listening to each other, no matter where they come from. He noted that he thought his speech was well-received and he received a UC Davis wallet for speaking at the event. Grant commented that he thought it was made with premium leather which makes Toms shoes look like cheap shoes.
Trustee Heredia - No report.
Trustee Kaplan said she attended the Nutrition Services barbecue at Natomas Park Elementary and so did Trustee Heredia. Kaplan thanked Heredia for getting her daughter to finish her lunch. Kaplan noted that they got some beets and other great vegetables that they were able to make. Kaplan stated it was truly an awesome job by everyone in Nutrition Services. Kaplan called out the recognition by Senator Dr. Pan and others and pointed out where we’ve been in the last several years in regards to the expansion of the NUSD's summer feeding program and gave kudos. Kaplan added that the painting of H. Allen Hight and Natomas Middle School looks phenomenal and her daughter likes to point it out when they go over the freeway. Kaplan stated that she hopes that with what’s going on nationally, we take the time to not hold our children as political prisoners. Kaplan commented that any child and every child is our child and should be loved and hugged and she hopes and prays that all children can be reunited with their families.
Grant and Kaplan noted that it was Scott Dosick's birthday that night.
President Dosick commented that he's glad he got to spend his birthday with his second family. |
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| Superintendent Evans wished President Dosick a happy birthday. |
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| PROCEDURE: The Board of Trustees welcomes the public's participation at Board Meetings and has devoted time in the meeting for that purpose. The Board requests that you fill out a Public Comment card and turn it in to the Superintendent's Assistant. Your name will be called under the appropriate agenda item or Public Comment section of the agenda. Presentations from the public are limited to two (2) minutes regarding any item that is within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. Please note that Government Code Section 54954.2(a) limits the ability of Board Members to respond to public comments. In addition, the Board may not take action on any item which is not on this agenda except as authorized by Government Code 54954.2. |
President Dosick announced that Jason Everhart had allocated his time to Brenda Borge and that Borge would have four minutes to speak.
Brenda Borge, NTA President, thanked Trustee Burns for recognizing all the time they put in the day prior in negotiations and commented that she hopes Monday comes out better. Borge said she wanted to let the Board know that she's not getting anything done this summer because she's not getting any responses from the district office. Borge stated she has had teachers contact her about various issues and she's getting silence. Borge noted that she agrees with the previous comments about the the paint at H. Allen Hight. She said she lives around the corner and she loves the blue. Borge brought up an email that she sent the Board that had different stats for the district. Borge stated that in that email, she talked about things that have changed over the years that have contributed to that. Borge gave the following examples - counting repeated courses has changed over the years, adding positions and spots for Discovery High School has changed graduation rates, adding APEX seats has changed graduation rates and a-g, and adding some new science classes that are a-g, not chemistry and physics but similar. Borge stated there are various things she has sent to the Board that she thinks are contributing to the statistics looking different. Borge commented that at least 50 people have contacted her about leaving the district and that three are math teachers. Borge stated that one person, who left for another high school, said she was concerned about the safety issues and the student behavior issues that are not being supported, and Borge added that is something that she has said over the years. Borge explained that she has been to many safety meetings at the district office to talk about strengthening our restorative justice practices and our other systems and she's gotten nowhere. Borge commented that it’s a shame that we’re losing teachers because we’re not listening to the teacher voice and getting teachers involved in solutions. Borge opined that taking over the teacher grade books, like she talked about at the previous Board meeting, is as low as you can go. Borge added that another issue is that teachers are being told in the middle of the summer that they are going to be moving classrooms. Borge said that teachers may be out of the country or out of town and she opined that giving them time to move when school begins would be better. Borge added that she's not getting an answer on that. Borge added that the Drum Corps at Natomas High School had a problem when they were on their trip and she said that they reached out to the principal for help and he did not help them. Borge opined that was a sad thing for the Drum Corps because they're a wonderful group. Also, Borge stated we have many Special Education stories where the teacher or aide has been gone and we've had a new one every week and there's no training for them. Borge finished by saying that she knows there's a hiring fair tomorrow and opined that we should be focusing our energy on retaining our wonderful teachers who we have now and that our kids deserve better.
President Dosick reminded the audience that the Board cannot respond to any public comments.
Patti Slupski, parent, stated that they were there on behalf of their daughter, a 7th-grader at LGA, and that her concerns were about the administration at LGA in regards to Special Ed assessments and teacher hiring. Slupski opined that back in December, the first issue was that her daughter was denied a Special Ed assessment based on irrelevant factors from a School Psychologist Intern who was not accredited at the time to make that decision. Slupski noted that they were given an alternative plan to help support their daughter during that following quarter and that plan failed at every turn. Slupski stated that when they reached out to the vice principal, he ignored and dismissed them. Slupski commented that she let that go for another quarter and said they tried to support their daughter at home. After that, Slupski said, there were issues with her daughter's Math teacher. Slupski stated that her daughter took a final at the end of the school year and there was some question on the accuracy of the grade. Slupski said there were some correct answers but her daughter received a poor score, and she noted that they were not allowed to talk to the teacher or principal about the score. Slupski stated that the principal, Leslie Sargent, said that she assessed the Math project and that Slupski's daughter got zero out of ten correct. Slupski opined that was not true because they got an expert to look at her daughter's answers and they were correct. Slupski added that they became suspicious and found out that the teacher, as far as they knew, was not credentialed to teach Math. Slupski stated that the teacher has a 30-day substitute teaching permit and yet she was authorized to teach Math at LGA. Slupski questioned the teacher's subject competency as a math teacher at LGA and whether or not the teacher had taken the CSET and had a single-subject teaching credential to be qualified to teach their daughter. Slupski added that they are looking for a resolution and so far had heard nothing. |
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| Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources |
| Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources |
| The Board is asked to receive information from Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep regarding their finances and fiscal health. |
Vina Guzman, NUSD Director, and Tom Rutten, NP3 Executive Director, gave the annual financial oversight presentation of NP3 Charter Schools. Guzman gave an overview of primary funding factors, revenue and expense distribution, and a multi-year summary for all three NP3 schools. Guzman stated that the elementary school has a balanced budget, with a growing reserve, and will be able to meet their financial obligations for the current year and the two subsequent years. Guzman explained that the middle school anticipates a small deficit in 2017-18, primarily due to one-time expenditures and expenses related to facilities projects, a balanced budget in 2018-19, and a small deficit in 2019-20. Guzman stated that NUSD Financial Services staff, along with Tom Rutten, will continue to monitor the budget and also pointed out that LCFF projections are based on conservative ADA, so deficit spending is not likely. Guzman added that NP3 Middle has significant reserves to absorb it. Guzman stated that like the elementary school, the high school has a balanced budget, with a growing reserve, and will be able to meet their financial obligations for the current year and the two subsequent years. In summary, all three schools would file a positive certification.
Board comments:
Trustee Burns noted that enrollment is how many kids have signed up to be at the school, while ADA (average daily attendance) is how many, on average, show up every day. Burns added that enrollment and ADA are always going to be different, so you have to factor both of those things into the accounting. In addition, Burns noted a significant reserve in the high school level. She asked Rutten if that is being saved for something significant. Rutten responded that it is hopefully to be a partner after the next bond so they can remove the rest of the portables.
Trustee Kaplan thanked Rutten for the increase in NP3's unduplicated counts. Kaplan noted that it's something she's passionate about, serving all kids, and she explained that she believes our charters should match the demographics of Natomas Unified. Kaplan commented that out of all of our charters, NP3 has taken her request the most seriously. Kaplan also asked Rutten to continue to strive to match the district because the district's unduplicated count remains higher. Superintendent Evans noted NUSD's unduplicated count was 61-62%. Kaplan suggested that it would be smart for NP3 to consider becoming one school. Kaplan also suggested that unduplicated candidates be given a higher preference in the lottery for admission and it's something that can be discussed in greater detail later. Kaplan added that when the charters were authorized, they were to look like the rest of Natomas. Kaplan then asked if there was anything new from McGeorge, since it was a joint signatory in the charter world. She stated that NP3 has historically been about increasing our diversity pipeline, especially into the legal field, but opined that our kids are not getting scholarships to UOP or McGeorge. Rutten responded that he thinks NP3 can rebuild the relationship with the current Dean and make it stronger. Kaplan stated that she believes in building that diversity pipeline. Kaplan explained that our kids are not as affluent as a majority and said if you want to increase that diversity pipeline, they need scholarships to UOP and McGeorge. Kaplan ended by offering to help in that conversation however she can.
President Dosick thanked Rutten and echoed Kaplan’s comments. Dosick said he appreciated NP3's effort to strive for matching the district’s level of diversity. In regards to the financial presentation, Dosick stated he appreciated the thoroughness of the report and while the projected deficit of the middle school is minor, his favorite quote is "we know the numbers are wrong. We just don’t know how much and in what direction." Dosick explained this is because we never know what the actual revenues will look like since one can't predict how badly flu season will impact ADA. Dosick said he appreciates that Guzman will continue to monitor the budget and if it continues to show a multiyear deficit, he would be interested to know what is happening differently at the middle school level versus the elementary and high school. Dosick finished by saying he is not concerned at this point but that it bears watching.
Rutten thanked Guzman and her staff for all the hard work they put in. He said he appreciates the partnership and support by all the departments. |
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| PROCEDURE: Generally, routine items are approved by one motion without discussion. The Superintendent or Board member may request that an item be pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately. |
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Passed with a motion by Teri Burns and a second by Dr. Susan Heredia. |
Yes Teri Burns.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the sale and disposal of books, equipment and supplies. |
In accordance with Board Policy 3270, when equipment is unusable or is no longer needed, it may be sold, donated or disposed of in accordance with Education Code 17540-17535 or 2 CFR 200.313 as applicable. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent or designee, the Board may declare such equipment to be unusable, obsolete, or no longer needed. The items shown on the attached surplus list will be sold, recycled or disposed of per Board Policy and in compliance with Education Code. Every effort is made to reuse "extra" books, equipment and supplies prior to recommending sale or disposal through Board action. The list includes 16 relocatable portables that were damaged beyond repair in the February storm and 3 aged copier machines.
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(Sale/Disposal) Surplus List June 20, 2018
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
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The Board is asked to approve the Third Quarterly Williams Review Report for 2017-18.
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As a result of the Williams Settlement, Education Code section 1240 requires that county offices of education visit schools in their country that ranked in deciles 1 to 3 on the 2012 Base Academic Performance Index (API) (Williams Schools). Education Code section 1240(c)(2)(G) requires the county superintendent of schools to send quarterly reports regarding the results of school site visits and reviews conducted each quarter to the governing boards of the school districts with Williams schools. The results can then be made public at a regularly scheduled and noticed meeting of each district's governing board.
A summary of the report is below: - During the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2017-18, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) staff did not conduct any site reviews of instructional materials or facilities.
- The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) of each of the District's Williams schools was reviewed for accuracy as required by 1240(c)(2)(I). The information contained in the schools' SARCs was generally clear and accurate. In order to provide assistance in preparing your District's SARCs for next year, a chart (Exhibit A) is enclosed that provides detailed suggestions for further improvement of the District SARCs.
- During the third quarter ending March 31, 2018, SCOE conducted no reviews of Teacher Vacancies and Misassignments.
- The District reported no Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) filings in the third quarter ending March 31, 2018.
The full report is attached.
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Third Quarterly Williams Review Report 2017-18
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| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations |
| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2018-2021 Security Services Agreement with Paladin Private Security. |
| Paladin Private Security will provide assigned security guards to monitor all District facilities. These assigned security guards will visit our school sites multiple times during the service window of 8:00pm – 6:00am. Other services provided in the agreement include monitoring the district emergency radio channel, responding to intrusion alarm calls, and responding to daytime emergencies if needed.
The attached Security Services Agreement with Paladin Private Security is for 3 years commencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2021. The first year annual cost is $87,457.66 and will increase by 3% for years two and three. The increases represent an annual Cost of Living Adjustment. |
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Paladin Security Services Agreement
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2018-19 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs. |
| The Consolidated Application is our District's statement of intent to apply for State and Federal funds for specific Categorical Programs and to adhere to laws and mandates governing the use of these funds. Our District is requesting federal funds for the following programs:
1) Title I, Part A - Basic
2) Title II, Part A - Teacher Quality
3) Title III, Part A - English Learner
4) Title III, Part A - Immigrant
The 2018-19 Consolidated application will be presented to the English Learner and Parent Advisory Committees.
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Federal Funding
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Consolidated Application 2018-19
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Natomas Unified School District and Ruthie Bolton, AIM HIGH Mentoring. |
Ruthie Bolton, AIM HIGH Mentoring will provide group mentoring at Natomas Middle School.
Key performance indicators include:
Increase in grade point average Increase in homework and classroom assignment completion
Improved attendance rates
Decline in suspension and expulsion rates
Decline in school behavior referrals
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Ruthie Bolton, AIM HIGH MOU 2018-19
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
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| The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Natomas Unified School District and Improve Your Tomorrow. |
| Improve Your Tomorrow offers an opportunity to support targeted students at Discovery High, Natomas Gateways Middle, and Natomas High Schools with tutoring and mentoring to improve GPA, A - G completion and college going rate. This support will be provided in the key areas outlined below:
Academic Support
Cognitive Skills Development
College Preparation Initiative
Workforce Development
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Improve Your Tomorrow MOU 2018-19
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Roberts Family Development Center. |
| Through a Memorandum of Understanding, Roberts Family Development Center will provide a daily after-school program providing tutoring, parent/family engagement, educational activities, and twice-weekly student enrichment activities for 40 students at Bannon Creek School, 60 students at H. Allen Hight Elementary and 60 students at Natomas Park Elementary.
Support will be provided in the key areas outlined below:
- Increase in Reading Performance
- Improved Attendance Rate
- Decline in Behavior Referrals
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Roberts Family Development Center 2018-19
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve Agreement No. 18/19-SR-274 between First 5 and NUSD for 2018-21. |
| First 5 Sacramento supports the need for continuing the School Readiness preschool services at the following elementary sites: American Lakes School, Jefferson School, H. Allen Hight Elementary, Natomas Park Elementary, Two Rivers Elementary, and Witter Ranch Elementary. Funding awarded for the 2018-2021 cycle is $941,417. This funding will support programs related to the development of children - prenatal to age five, empower families, and strengthen communities. We will continue to work in collaboration with community organizations, parents, and early care providers to implement a scope of activities. Highlighted activities will include: playgroups for children 0-3, transition to kindergarten, comprehensive screenings and assessments, family support and education activities. The following positions will be funded as a result of receiving this grant. All personnel costs will be covered by the grant allocation. Certificated: Assistant Superintendent -.1 FTE, (1) Director - .30 FTE (1) Early Learning Outreach Coordinator -.45, 2 Child Development Assistants 2.0 FTE, Translators, Child Care Attendants, Kindergarten Transition Camp Teachers, and Kindergarten Transition Camp Child Development Assistants. |
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First 5 Agreement No. 18/19-SR-274 2018-21
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2018-19 After School Education and Safety (ASES) contracts for Center for Fathers and Families. |
Natomas Unified School District is the fiscal manager for ASES grant awards at Bannon Creek and Jefferson School. Third party contractors provide programs after school until 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, while school is in session as required in the grant.
- Bannon Creek School
- Jefferson School
- Natomas Middle School
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Center for Father and Families - Jefferson
Center for Fathers and Families - Bannon Creek
Center for Fathers and Families - Natomas Middle
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2018-19 After School Education and Safety (ASES) contract for The Center. |
Natomas Unified School District is the fiscal manager for the ASES grant award at American Lakes School. Third party contractors provide programs after school until 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, while school is in session as required in the grant.
- American Lakes School - The Center
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ASES - The Center, American Lakes
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Natomas Unified School District and United College Action Network (U-CAN). |
| United College Action Network provides support to juniors and seniors as they prepare and apply to colleges as well as prepare and apply for scholarships and financial aid. U-CAN primarily focuses on historically black colleges but will provide students with support in applying to all other colleges. U-CAN will provide college and career support services to high school students at Discovery High, Inderkum High, Leroy Greene Academy, and Natomas High. |
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U-CAN MOU 2018-19
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve Resolution No. 18-16, authorizing California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Contract and Signatory Authority. |
Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) has received the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) contract for the continued funding application for 2018-19. As part of the execution of the contract a Board resolution is required by California Department of Education (CDE) which authorizes NUSD to enter into the contract with CDE for the purpose of providing child care and development services. The resolution will also designate personnel to sign contract documents for American Lakes, Jefferson, H. Allen Hight, Natomas Park, Two Rivers and Witter Ranch. Proposed designated personnel for signing contract documents are: Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership and Support and Vina Guzman, Director of Budget and Accounting.
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CSPP Continued Funding Application for 2018-19
Resolution No. 18-16 Authorizing the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Contract and Signatory Authority for 2018-19
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a contract with REM Construction, Inc. for sitework for the American Lakes portable classroom project. |
| The K-8 expansion at American Lakes has necessitated additional classroom space. Four portable classrooms will be added for the 2018-19 school year. A Notice to Bidders was sent to CUPCCA and Pre-Qualified vendors. REM Construction, Inc. supplied the only bid for the sitework related to the installation of the portables, in the amount of Four Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Dollars ($422,780.00). |
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Agreement_American Lakes Ports Sitework
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
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| The Board is asked to approve a Notice of Completion for a video monitoring system at the Discovery High School Culinary building and the Westlake Charter School K-8. |
| On May 10, 2017 a contract with HCI Systems, Inc. for the installation of a video monitoring system was approved for the Discovery High School Culinary Building and the Westlake Charter School K-8 project. There were not change orders on either contract.
In order to close out the contract and contract payments, a Notice of Completion must be approved for this project. As required to begin the lien period, the Notice of Completion will be filed with the County of Sacramento post Board approval.
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| Measure J Bond Funds |
NOC DHS
NOC WCS
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an agreement with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. for the Leroy Greene Academy Fencing Project. |
| The Leroy Greene Academy Fencing Project was bid out two times to NUSD Pre-Qualified and CUPCCA vendors. The first bid notice did not receive any proposals, the second bid notice received one proposal from Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., in the amount of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($164,500.00). |
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Agreement_LGA Fencing Project
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an agreement with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. for the Paso Verde Interim Site Fencing Project. |
| The Paso Verde Interim Site Fencing Project was bid out two times to NUSD Pre-Qualified and CUPCCA vendors. The first bid notice did not receive any proposals, the second bid notice received one proposal from Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($227,250.00). |
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Agreement_Paso Verde Fencing
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an agreement with BRCO Constructors, Inc. for removal of damaged portables at Natomas High School. |
| Ten portable classrooms were damaged from a hail storm during the 2018 winter. The cost of repair is greater than the value of the portables. Approved CUPCCA vendors supplied proposals with BRCO Constructors, Inc providing the lowest responsive bid in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($124,900.00). |
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Agreement_NHS Ports
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an agreement with BRCO Constructors, Inc. for removal of damaged portables at Bannon Creek School. |
| Six portable classrooms were damaged from a hail storm during the 2018 winter. The cost of repair is greater than the value of the portables. Approved CUPCCA vendors supplied proposals with BRCO Constructors, Inc. providing the lowest responsive bid in the amount of Ninety Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($96,500.00). |
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Agreement_BC Port Removal
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Change Order No. 9 with The Boldt Company for the new classroom building at Natomas Park Elementary. |
| Change Order No. 9 revised ten (10) contract items resulting in an additive change order in the amount of Four Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Three Dollars and Forty Seven Cents ($436,703.47) (7.43% of the contract amount)
With the addition of Change Order No. 9, the total construction contract value is Six Million Eight Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Dollars and Thirty Cents ($6,829,370.30).
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| Measure J Bond Funds |
Change Order No. 9 Boldt
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a Notice of Completion for the new classroom building at Natomas Park Elementary. |
| On December 14, 2016 a contract with The Boldt Company for the construction of a new classroom building was approved in the amount of Five Million Eight Hundred Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($5,872,000.00). There were nine (9) change orders and the final contract value was Six Million Eight Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Dollars and Thirty Cents ($6,829,370.30).
In order to close out the contract and contract payments, a Notice of Completion must be approved for this project. As required to begin the lien period, the Notice of Completion will be filed with the County of Sacramento post Board approval.
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| Measure J Bond Funds |
NOC NPE
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an agreement with AECOM to provide environmental consulting services for the Paso Verde site. |
| Monitoring species covered by the Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan is necessary to protect certain species that inhabit the Paso Verde site. AECOM will provide the monitoring services and secure necessary permits to assist with the development of the site. AECOM has proposed to provide these services for the amount of Ninety Six Thousand Three Hundred Forty Five Dollars ($96,345.00). |
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Paso Verde Environmental Monitoring Agreement
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Change Order No. 18 with Arntz Builders for the Westlake Charter School K-8 Project. |
| Change Order No. 18 revised five (5) contract items resulting in an additive change order in the amount of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Twenty Seven Cents ($118,495.27) (0.42% of the contract amount). With the addition of Change Order No. 18, the total construction contract value is Thirty Million Three Hundred Sixty One Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars and Twenty Cents ($30,361,447.20). |
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Change Order No. 18 Arntz
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a Notice of Completion for the Westlake Charter School K-8 project. |
| On May 11, 2016 a contract with Arntz Builders Inc., for the construction of the Westlake Charter School K-8 campus was approved in the amount of Twenty Eight Million Four Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Five Dollars ($28,406,205.00). There were nineteen (19) change orders and the final contract value was Thirty Million Three Hundred Sixty One Thousand Four Hundred Forty Seven Dollars and Twenty Cents ($30,361,447.20).
In order to close out the contract and contract payments, a Notice of Completion must be approved for this project. As required to begin the lien period, the Notice of Completion will be filed with the County of Sacramento post Board approval.
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NOC WCS
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the rescission of Expulsion No. 2017-2018 MM. |
| Request is pursuant to a mediated settlement agreement. |
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| PROCEDURE: Formal action is required on each item which frequently includes discussion prior to the motion. Time is given for public comments. |
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| Joel Rabin, Assistant Superintendent - Research and Data |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Joel Rabin, Assistant Superintendent - Research and Data |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2018 LCAP Annual Update.
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The Board is asked to approve the 2018 LCAP Annual Update.
Passed with a motion by Lisa Kaplan and a second by Teri Burns. |
Yes Teri Burns.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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As required by law, a local control and accountability plan adopted by the governing board of a school district shall be effective for a period of three years, and shall be updated on or before July 1 of each year. The next step to implementation is for the Board to adopt the 2018 LCAP. |
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Trustee Burns thanked the staff for all the work that went into this LCAP update. Burns stated it was the best LCAP she's seen in all of the years of doing this and it continues to evolve and be better.
Trustee Dosick echoed Burns' statements and added that for those watching at home who want to know why they approved it so quickly, they can look at the video from last meeting where the LCAP was discussed in more detail.
Burns added that all had the opportunity to read the 168-page document in the meantime.
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2018 Local Control and Accountability Plan Annual Update
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the District's 2018-19 Proposed Budget. |
The Board is asked to approve the District's 2018-19 Proposed Budget. Passed with a motion by Teri Burns and a second by Dr. Susan Heredia. |
Yes Teri Burns.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| Local Educational Agencies are required to adopt a budget prior to July 1 of each year in order to authorize the expenditure of funds. The proposed budget summarizes the cost to provide necessary resources to support the Natomas Unified School District's Vision & commitments, 2018-2019 Local Control and Accountability Plan, and the Next 5 Strategic Plan. The budget is built on the best available State and local information the District has received to date (i.e. Legislature Budget Proposals, Governor's May Revision, enrollment & staffing projections, etc.). The proposed budget is only an initial blueprint for revenues and expenditures since the preparation of the proposed budget occurs before the State has enacted its budget, and before actual expenditures are known for the current year. In the event that material revisions are necessary, a revised budget will be presented no less than 45 days after the Enacted Stare Budget. The 2018-2019 Proposed Budget is attached. The Public Hearing was held at the June 6, 2018 Board meeting. |
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NUSD 2018-19 Proposed Budget
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Resolution No. 18-17 to Commit General Fund Balance, 2018-2019 Budget Adoption. |
The Board is asked to approve Resolution No. 18-17 to Commit General Fund Balance, 2018-2019 Budget Adoption. Passed with a motion by Micah Grant and a second by Lisa Kaplan. |
Yes Teri Burns.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| Education Code, Governmental Accounting Standards Statement 54, and Board Policy 3100 requires the Governing Board to classify fund balances within five categories: 1-Nonspendable, 2-Restricted, 3-Committed, 4-Assigned and 5-Unassigned. The attached Resolution recommends $8,002,841 be designated as committed funds from the 2018-2019 General Fund ending balance. |
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Resolution 18-17 Commit GF Balance, 18-19 Budget Adoption
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
William Young, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the certificated work calendar for the month of July, 2018. |
The Board is asked to approve the certificated work calendar for the month of July, 2018. Passed with a motion by Teri Burns and a second by Dr. Susan Heredia. |
Yes Teri Burns.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| The student instructional calendar was approved by the Board of Trustees at the February 28, 2018 Board Meeting. The District is currently negotiating the work calendar with the Natomas Teachers Association. The Board will be asked to approve the certificated work calendar on a monthly basis until the parties complete negotiations. |
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Workday Calendar July 2018
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| Chris Evans, Superintendent
REVISED: BP/AR 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures; AR 3230 - Federal Grant Funds; BP/AR 3551 - Food Service Operation/Cafeteria Fund; AR 3553 - Free and Reduced Price Meals; BP 4111 - Recruitment and Selection; BP/AR 4119.11 - Sexual Harassment; AR 4161.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave; AR 4161.8 - Family Care and Medical Leave; AR 4261.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave; BP/AR 5022 - Student and Family Privacy Rights; BP/E 5145.6 -Parental Notifications; BP 6162.5 - Student Assessment; BP/AR 6171 - Title I programs
NEW: AR 3514.2 - Integrated Pest Management |
| The Board is asked to review and discuss the attached policy revisions and one new policy recommendation. |
Trustee Burns stated that this is a relatively quiet set of policies. Burns noted that the Food Service Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3551 includes a new law that requires a preference for California-grown products. Burns added that we’re ahead of the game on that one, but it is now pursuant to state law. Burns said the other one she would draw attention to is Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5022 – Student and Family Privacy Rights. Burns stated that state law now prohibits us from collecting citizenship and immigration status information on students or their families. Burns pointed out that the parental notice is there for perusal, which includes the many pages of all the notices that we’re required to give to parents at the beginning of the year. Burns explained that if parents are wondering why they get that stack of information and updates it's because the law requires us.
Trustee Heredia asked if the policy regarding Student and Family Privacy Rights is significantly different from what existed before. Burns replied that it's not significantly different; it just makes it clear that we don’t collect that information. Burns finished by noting that this is not a batch of big changes. |
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| President Dosick adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. |
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