Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
June 05, 2019 5:15PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM
1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 7:00 p.m.
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| President Heredia called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. |
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| Scott Dosick, Micah Grant, Sue Heredia and Lisa Kaplan were present. Jag Bains was absent. |
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| President Heredia announced that Trustees would be going into Closed Session to conference with labor negotiator district representative with Natomas Teachers Association, discuss one case of stipulated expulsion and review 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. |
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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.
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| Jag Bains arrived during Closed Session. |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
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| President Heredia reconvened Open Session at 7:05 p.m. |
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| Jag Bains, Scott Dosick, Micah Grant, Sue Heredia and Lisa Kaplan were present. |
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| President Heredia announced that no action was taken in Closed Session. |
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Passed with a motion by Scott Dosick and a second by Micah Grant. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| Pamela Rothwell, President |
| Pamela Rothwell, President |
Pamela Rothwell, CSEA President, stated that CSEA is happy to work with Superintendent Evans, Angela Herrera, and Javetta Cleveland to establish the Joint Leadership Team (JLT). She stated that it has been successful and that the JLT was able to establish monthly meetings with Angela and Pannu. She opined that she is looking forward to more professional development and working with the JLT to build better communication with principals. She added that she is looking forward to the future and opined that it has been a productive and positive year. She wished everyone a restful and relaxing summer.
Tina Paoli, Communications Officer with CSEA Natomas Chapter 745, thanked the Board and Superintendent Evans for continuing to allow CSEA to be part of the agenda. She opined that they appreciate the opportunity to communicate for their members.
Esmerelda Fernandez, CSEA Vice President, expressed her appreciation for the time that the district takes and the commitment to work towards a positive relationship with CSEA. She asked to continue to keep the lines of communication open and that she looks forward to the 2019-20 school year.
Gisela Gutierrez, CSEA job steward and Chapter Treasurer, thanked the administration and management for allowing CSEA collaboration with mutual respect for our students, members and community. She added that she is looking forward to a wonderful and positive year. |
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| Brenda Borge, President |
| Brenda Borge, President |
| Brenda Borge, NTA President, stated that the NTA Board is on vacation. She explained that Kristen Rocha is Vice President, Maria Atherly is Treasurer, and Rachel Green is Secretary. She stated that she is looking forward to next year and to more positive and inclusive relationships. She explained that she does not have the same things to say as CSEA and that there are concerns with bullying. She explained that she had Board Agenda concerns and that previously any time there were changes in Board Policies those changes were given to both association Presidents. She read out of the Governance Handbook the historical structure of things shared with NTA. Borge stated that negotiations are at impasse and that it is an unfortunate pattern. She added that NTA was not part of the LCAP discussions because they were unable to work out meeting dates. She asked that next year, there are two LCAP meetings, one at beginning of the year and one at the end of the year. She referenced the Board Agenda regarding Special Education and read from a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the Joint Solutions Panel. The MOU stated that the panel will provide an end of year summary prior to the end of the teacher work day schedule and that she has not received anything. She stated that teachers are having unit issues and that their units are being rejected. She opined that she would like to resolve that issue. |
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Trustee Grant had no report.
Trustee Kaplan thanked staff for making graduations a huge success. She expressed her appreciation and added that each day staff go above and beyond for our students and that she sees the hard work that staff put in and the time they take away from their families. She explained that it was a wonderful past few weeks and that she was able to attend the capitol food event. She thanked Vince and Nutrition Services and stated that every other school district was jealous of NUSD’s wrapped food truck. She explained that she attended the Paso Verde School ceremony with President Heredia where Fiona Ma presented the ScholarShare award. She thanked CTA and classified for the rally for equity on full and fair funding. She thanked those that participated. She added that she wanted to take a moment to celebrate June being Pride month in honor of the1969 Stonewall riots that happened in Manhattan. She read a statement: The purpose of commemorating this month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals have had historically, locally, nationally, and internationally. She expressed her appreciation of serving on a Board where a majority of them recognize a need for these individuals to be recognized in our books for our children. She opined that she knows this is fight.
Trustee Dosick echoed Trustee Kaplan’s comments regarding graduations. He explained that Trustees are the first ones to hear complaints and that he only heard two: one was that they could not bring flowers into Golden One Center; and the second one is that one of his colleagues stated they liked Vince’s food better than Golden One’s. He opined it was the right call for kids and families to have the graduations moved. He thanked Pamela Rothwell, CSEA President, for bringing her team out tonight and added that it was nice to see them. He thanked CSEA for all they do, day in and day out and we look forward to our continued partnership.
Trustee Bains had no report.
President Heredia echoed the other comments and added that she felt she was more excited about graduation than the kids. She opined it was magical to see the graduations and she thanked everyone for that. She added that the end of the year is busy and shared that she attended Natomas High School’s awards night and she was impressed because there were more families coming out than years past. She was honored to award two scholarships in the name of her late son and added that it was a lovely night. |
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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.
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| Joel Rabin, Associate Superintendent |
| Joel Rabin, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to hold a public hearing for the 2019 Annual Update to the 2017-2020 LCAP. |
The Board is asked to hold a public hearing for the 2019 Annual Update to the 2017-2020 LCAP. Passed with a motion by Scott Dosick and a second by Lisa Kaplan. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| In accordance with Education Code 52062, the Board shall convene a public hearing to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the annual update to the local control and accountability plan.
A copy of NUSD's 2019 Update to the 2017-2020 Local Control and Accountability Plan can be found in the lobby at the NUSD Education Center at: 1901 Arena Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95834 or online at natomasunified.org/lcap |
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| The Public Hearing for the 2019 Annual Update to the 2017-2020 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) was opened at 7:20 p.m. |
2019-2020 LCAP Update
DRAFT 2019 Annual LCAP Update
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to hold a Public Hearing regarding the District's 2019-2020 Proposed Budget. |
The Board is asked to hold a Public Hearing regarding the District's 2019-2020 Proposed Budget. Passed with a motion by Scott Dosick and a second by Micah Grant. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| Local Educational Agencies are required to hold a public hearing and adopt a budget prior to July 1 of each year in order to authorize the expenditure of funds. Following this Public Hearing, the 2019-2020 Proposed Budget will be presented for review and action at the June 19, 2019 Board Meeting. The budget indicates the District will maintain positive certification, meeting its projected financial obligations in the current year and two subsequent fiscal years. The 2019-2020 Proposed Budget is attached. |
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| The Public Hearing for the 2019-2020 Proposed Budget was opened at 7:21 p.m. |
2019-2020 Proposed Budget
2019-2020 Proposed Budget 6.5.19
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| Josh Harris, Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support |
| Josh Harris, Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support |
| The Board is asked to hold a Public Hearing regarding the NUSD Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education. |
The Board is asked to hold a Public Hearing regarding the NUSD Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education. Passed with a motion by Lisa Kaplan and a second by Micah Grant. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| In accordance with the requirements of Education Code 56205, the Board shall convene a Public Hearing to receive comments from members of the public regarding NUSD's Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education. The required Notice to the Public was posted at each school site in the district, and on the District website. |
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| The Public Hearing for the NUSD Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education was opened at 7:21 p.m. |
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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. In alignment with Board Bylaw 9322, the item shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item. |
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Passed with a motion by Lisa Kaplan and a second by Scott Dosick. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| Trustee Kaplan congratulated the new hires and thanked everyone that donated. |
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the April 24, 2019 and the May 8, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes and the April 24, 2019 and the May 15, 2019 Special Board Meeting Minutes. |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
Administrative Promotions: Alana Cayabyab, from Middle School Assistant Principal to K-8 Principal, Effective: July 1, 2019; Jennifer Orosco, from Supervisor to Coordinator II, Effective: April 29, 2019 Administrative New Hire: Paul Rosencrans, Executive Director, Effective: May 20, 2019 Administrative Resignations: Leslie Sargent, High School Principal, Effective: June 30, 2019; Rylee Welly, Coordinator II, Effective: May 31, 2019; Lauren Odell, Executive Director, Effective: May 13, 2019 (revised); Patrick Durant, High School Assistant Principal, Effective: June 30, 2019; Travis Burke, Coordinator III, Effective: June 30, 2019 Certificated New Hires: Elizabeth Prokosch, Teacher, Effective: August 1, 2019; Ashley Robinson, Teacher, Effective: August 1, 2019; Ashley Monroe, Teacher, Effective: August 1, 2019; Michael Colen, Teacher, Effective: August 1, 2019; Calica Eby, Teacher, Effective: August 1, 2019 Certificated Resignations: Stephanie Church, Teacher, Natomas Middle School, Effective: May 24, 2019; Cherone Cabezudo, Teacher, American Lakes School, Effective: May 24, 2019; Linda Pugh, Teacher, Natomas Park Elementary, Effective: May 24, 2019; John Kanemoto, Teacher on Special Assignment, Effective: May 24, 2019; Karah Tovar, Speech-Language Therapist, Effective: June 6, 2019; Jeffrey Sawyer, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: May 24, 2019; Caitlin Brennan, Speech-Language Therapist, Effective: June 6, 2019; Katrina Santiago, Speech-Language Therapist, Effective: June 6, 2019; Grant Mizuno, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: May 24, 2019 Classified Leave of Absence Approval: Sherisse Coleman. Bus Driver, 0.46875 FTE, Effective: March 25, 2019 to August 25, 2019 Classified New Hires: David Moreno, Custodial Team Leader I, 8.0 hours, Natomas High School, Effective: April 15, 2019; Danielle Rodriguez, Office Specialist II, 8.0 hours, Nutrition Services and Warehouse, Effective: April 22, 2019; Isabella Nelson, Instructional Assistant II, 6.5 hours, Heron School, Effective: April 23, 2019; Mary Kim Corosu-Schlahta, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective: May 2, 2019; Felicity White, Instructional Assistant II, 6.75 hours, Natomas Middle School, Effective: May 14, 2019; Alicia Stone, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective: May 2, 2019 Classified Transfer: Maria Capiral, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary to Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective: May 13, 2019 Classified Increase in Hours: Louvinia Matthias, Health Assistant I, 6.0 hours to 8.0 hours, Natomas High School, Effective: April 12, 2019; Wendy Agnello, Health Assistant I, 6.0 hours to 8.0 hours, Inderkum High School, Effective: April 22, 2019; Mayra Gonzalez, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours to 2.5 hours, Jefferson School, Effective: May 8, 2019 Classified Resignations: Rula El Bishtawi, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Natomas Park Elementary, Effective: May 27, 2019; Taylor Reed, Instructional Assistant II, 7.0 hours, Natomas Middle School, Effective: April 11, 2019 (Revised); Natalie Velasco, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, American Lakes School, Effective: April 26, 2019; Pauline Alvarez, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Jefferson School, Effective: May 27, 2018; Susanne Turner, School Secretary I, 8.0 hours, Two Rivers Elementary, Effective: June 14, 2019; Molly Ibietorremendia, Health Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Heron School, Effective: April 29, 2019; Houston Myers, Food Services Assistant, 3.5 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary, Effective: May 10, 2019; Sokolsky Lacey, Custodial Team Leader I, 8 hours, Inderkum High School, Effective: August 15, 2019 Classified Retirements: Kelly West, School Secretary I, 8.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary, Effective: June 14, 2019; Leslie Wolfson, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary, Effective: May 27, 2019 Classified Probationary Release: Employee No. 8847, Effective: May 7, 2019 Certificated Substitute New Hires: Cole Wright, Effective: April 10, 2019; Joel Buenafe, Effective: April 24, 2019; Brittany Mitchell, Effective: May 2, 2019; Masud Kiburi-Cunningham, Effective: May 7, 2019 Certificated Substitute Resignations: Bruce Bent, Effective: May 7, 2019; Francheska Del Rey, Effective: May 23, 2019; Camille Smith, Effective: May 7, 2019 Certificated Substitute Release: Employee No. 8947, Effective: May 21, 2019; Employee No. 9074, Effective: May 21, 2019 Classified Substitute New Hires: Tenisha Mitchell, Effective: April 11, 2019; Pouneh Rajabimehr, Effective: April 12, 2019; Ariana E. Hernandez, Effective: April 25, 2019; Lydia Romero, Effective: April 25, 2019;Jill Macaraeg, Effective: April 25, 2019; Becky Hunt, Effective: April 25, 2019; Desiree Gipson, Effective: April 30, 2019; Desiree Medieros, Effective: May 9, 2019; Kulwinder Kaur, Effective: May 9, 2019; Mandy Fong, Effective: May 13, 2019; Michele Kelly, Effective: May 13, 2019 Classified Substitute Release: Employee No. 5842, Effective: May 1, 2019
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the Payroll and Claims for April 2019. |
| This item appears regularly and shows the total payroll and warrants issued. The individual funds' warrant registers and expenditure summaries are attached. |
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April 2019 Fund Report
April 2019 Warrant Registers
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
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| The Board is asked to accept donations as submitted. |
| The District strongly advocates educational partnerships. We appreciate and recognize the following individuals for being part of our team and thank them for their generosity. The Salvador Heredia-Arriaga Memorial Football Scholarship fund received a $500 donation from Dr. Susan M. Heredia and a $500 donation from Ann Heredia. Two Rivers Elementary School received school supplies valued at $450 from Robin Anderson; and additional office/classroom supplies valued at $438 from Diane Miles. Natomas Middle School received a $60 donation from Marco Moreno through the PG&E Employee Giving Campaign for school supplies. Natomas High School received a $370 donation for school supplies from Elaine Ancheta through the PG&E Employee Giving Campaign. Inderkum High School received breakfast burritos from Taqueria Rincon Alteno valued at $438.26. The burritos were a gift to students taking the AP exams. |
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to authorize the Superintendent a organize the School Names Committee for the 2019-2020 school year. |
| This request is to authorize the Superintendent to organize a School Names Committee for the entire 2019-2020 school year. Per Board Policy 7310, the School Names Committee will review name suggestions (submitted from various stakeholders) and submit no more than three recommendations per (project/facility) to the Board for discussion and approval. Once the School Names Committee for 2019-2020 is approved, recommendations for the naming of various projects/facilities will be brought forward for Board approval as needed throughout the 2019-2020 school year.
As a reminder, the Board shall name schools or individual buildings in recognition of:
- Individuals, living or deceased, who have made outstanding contributions to the county or community
- Individuals, living or deceased, who have made contributions of state, national or worldwide significance
- The geographic area in which the school or building is located
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the agreement with James Marta & Company LLP for Bond Performance Audit Services. |
| The California Constitution Article XIIIA, Section 1, and Education Code Section 15278 require that School Districts shall provide for a Bond Performance Audit as stipulated by Proposition 39 and shall be performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. The attached engagement agreement from James Marta & Company LLP is to perform Bond Performance Audit services as stipulated by Proposition 39 for year 2018-19 with the option to renew for two subsequent years for Measure J. In addition, the services for Measure L will begin for 2019-20 with the option to renew for one subsequent year. Fees for Measure J (year 1) are $7,900. Fees for both Measure J and L (optional year 2) are $8,200 per bond; and optional year 3 fees are $8,500 per bond. A recommendation to award the contract to James Marta & Company LLP was presented to the Measure J and Measure L Citizens' Bond Oversight Committees on April 29, 2019 with both committees affirming the recommendation. |
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James Marta & Co Engagement for Bond Audit Services
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| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations |
| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations |
| The Board is asked to approve agreements with Kya LLC for Flooring Projects at Bannon Creek and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep/Paso Verde Interim Site. |
| The agreements with Kya LLC in the total amount of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand, Three Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($115,383.34) are attached. Kya LLC is a NUSD Pre-Qualified and CUPCAA vendor and was selected for these projects through the National Joint Powers bidding process. These projects will include the removal and replacement of existing flooring in the Multi-Purpose Rooms at both Bannon Creek School and the shared campus of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Paso Verde Interim Campus. |
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BCS Library Flooring Agreement
BCS MP Flooring Bid and Scope of Work
NP3/PVS Flooring Agreement
NP3/PVS Flooring Bid and Scope of Work
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| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations |
| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations |
| The Board is asked to approve agreement with Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. for roofing replacement projects at Bannon Creek School, American Lakes School, and Two Rivers Elementary. |
| The agreements with Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. not to exceed the total amount of Three Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand, Ninety-Nine Dollars ($334,099.00) which include a Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollar ($38,000.00) owner contingency allowance are attached. Pre-Qualified and CUPCCA vendors were invited to attend a bid walk held on May 2nd. Of the three bids submitted, Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. submitted the lowest bid. This project will include roof replacement at Bannon Creek School; classroom building housing rooms 12, 13, 14, 15, American Lakes School; K3 building, and Two Rivers Elementary; D building. These buildings have been identified for replacement in our deferred maintenance plan have been prioritized for replacement based upon their repair history and current conditions. |
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ALS and TRE Roofing Agreement
ALS and TRE Roofing Bid and Scope of Work
Bannon Creek Roofing Agreement
Bannon Creek Roofing Bid and Scope of Work
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Amendment No. 4 to the Architectural Services Agreement with Lionakis for Paso Verde permanent site. |
| On June 21, 2017 an Architectural Services Agreement with Lionakis for the Paso Verde permanent site was approved in the amount of Two Million Three Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,305,300.00). Amendment No. 1, in the amount of Three Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($340,000.00), was approved on October 25, 2017, and added the design of offsite improvements to the agreement. Amendment No. 2, in the amount of Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00), added Building Commissioning to the agreement. The 2016 California Energy Code, Section 120.8 identifies building commissions as requirement for all new construction. Amendment No. 3 in the amount of Sixty-Four Thousand Dollars ($64,000.00), incorporated sub consultant services for reassessment of the property site for airport flight impact, mapping of easements and participation in bi-weekly development meetings.
Amendment No. 4, in the amount of Seventy-Nine Thousand Dollars ($79,000.00) includes the revisions to the site plan as required to satisfy the Sacramento Area Council of Governments. With the approval of Amendment No. 4, the full contract value will be to Two Million Eight Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,843,300.00). |
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Amendment No. 4 Arch Services Agreement PV
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Change Order No. 3 with BRCO Constructors, Inc. for sitework of the NHS Building and Construction Trades building. |
Change Order No. 3 added two items to the contract with BRCO Constructors, Inc. Change Order No. 3 is in the amount of Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($8,848.36).
With the addition of Change Order No. 3, the full contract value is One Million Eighty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy Cents ($1,089,310.70).
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Change Order No. 3
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| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement |
| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement |
The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Natomas Unified School District and Improve Your Tomorrow.
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| Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) currently serves Discovery High School, Natomas High School, and Natomas Gateways Middle School. Next year IYT will provide services to Jefferson School since Natomas Gateways Middle School will be closing.
IYT has been working with 147 students throughout the three sites.
IYT is a college preparatory program for young men of color. The purpose and mission of the organization is to increase the number of young men of color to attend and graduate from 4-year colleges and universities.
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| $192,000.00 for services in the 2019-2020 school year using Title I funding. |
2019-20 IYT Contract
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2019-2020 After School Education and Safety (ASES) contracts for Center for Fathers and Families (CFF). |
| Natomas Unified School District is the fiscal manager for ASES grant awards at Bannon Creek, Jefferson and Natomas Middle School. CFF provides programs after school until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, while school is in session as required in the grant. In addition, CFF will promote active student engagement through both academic focus on literacy, along with enrichment activities to develop the whole student. |
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| The Center for Fathers and Families Contracts (total $334,822) are funded through the 6010 After School Education and Safety Resource of the General Fund. |
19-20 ASES CFF Bannon Creek Contract
19-20 ASES CFF Jefferson Contract
19-20 ASES CFF Natomas Middle Contract
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2019-2020 After School Education and Safety (ASES) contract with the Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center (CFF). |
| Natomas Unified School District is the fiscal manager for the ASES grant award at American Lakes School. The Center provides programs after school until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, while school is in session as required in the grant. In addition, The Center will promote active student engagement through both academic focus on literacy, along with enrichment activities to develop the whole student. |
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| The Sacramento Chinese Community Center (The Center) Contract for $179,182 is funded through the 6010 After School Education and Safety Resource of the General Fund. |
19-20 ASES The Center at ALS Contract
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2019-2020 Restorative Justice Contract with Rita Alfred. |
| The contract with Rita Alfred will be used to provide Restorative Justice training for new staff and to continue the implementation of Community Building practices and the Circle Process activities at Jefferson School and Natomas Middle School. The contract will also be used to implement Restorative Justice practices for Bannon Creek School. As this is the first year of programming for Bannon Creek, staff members will receive 12 hours of Restorative Justice training, as well as coaching and support to implement Community Building and Circle Process activities as well. |
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| The Rita Alfred Restorative Justice Contract ($38,800) comes from Title I funding. |
19-20 Rita Alfred RJ Contract
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| 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 High Elementary and 60 students at Natomas Park Elementary.
The daily after school program will support children and families around five essential components:
1) High quality academic enrichment, 2) Parent/family involvement, 3) Social action/civic engagement, 4) Inter-generational leadership development and 5) Physical/mental health. |
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19-20 Roberts Family Dev. Ctr. Contract
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| 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. Students participating in AIM HIGH will learn how to set goals for themselves and identify antecedents that may have prohibited them from achieving success in the past. |
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19-20 AIM High - Ruthie Bolton MOU
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with NUSD and SCOE for the Sacramento Consortium Induction Program. |
| SCOE's Teacher Induction Program is a two year program that assists schools and districts in providing Teacher Induction that meets both program and credentialing standards for the state of California. It provides teachers with a specifically designated standards-based professional development series, mentoring and coaching, credentialing services and technical assistance aligned to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. |
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SCOE Teacher Induction
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| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement |
| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement |
| The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Natomas Unified School District and United College Action Network, Inc. |
| United College Action Network, Inc. (UCAN) will provide college and career services to high school junior and senior students at Discovery High School, Inderkum High School, Leroy Greene Academy and Natomas High School. UCAN primarily focuses on historically black colleges, but will provide students with support in applying for scholarships, financial aid and applying to other colleges.
This service is separate from the work UCAN is doing with Human Resources on Diversity Recruitment. |
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| $64,500.00 for services for the 2019-2020 school year paid with Title I funding. |
United College Action Network MOU 2019_2020
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve the Stipulated Expulsion Agreement for Student No. 2018-2019 V.
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| Student No. 2018-2019 V violated the following Education Codes: 48900.4, 48900(a)(1), 48900(a)(2), 48900(i) and 48900(k). |
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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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| Josh Harris, Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Josh Harris, Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support |
| Following a Public Hearing, the Board is asked to approve the attached NUSD Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education. |
Following a Public Hearing, the Board is asked to approve the attached NUSD Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education. Passed with a motion by Micah Grant and a second by Jag Bains. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| In accordance with the requirements of Education Code 56205, the Board shall approve an Annual Service Plan for Special Education. As required by law, the NUSD Amended Annual Service Plan includes a description of special education services to be provided by NUSD, including the nature of the services and the physical location at which the services will be provided, in order to demonstrate that all NUSD students with disabilities have access to services and instruction appropriate to meet their needs as specified in their Individualized Education Programs. Natomas Unified School District originally submitted our Board approved Annual Service Plan to the California Department of Education on January 22, 2019. On April 18, 2019 we were informed by the California Department of Education that there were minimal changes that needed to be made in order for NUSD to continue the process towards becoming a single-district SELPA. |
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| Superintendent Evans stated to Brenda Borge, NTA President, that he was told Phil Cox, NTA Vice President, had signed off on the end of year summary she had previously mentioned, and that he had signed it one or two days before the end of the school year. Evans also stated that Mr. Cox has a copy. |
Amended Annual Service Plan
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent
Christina Huth, Executive Director |
| The Board will be asked to approve the first round of management job descriptions. |
The Board will be asked to approve the first round of management job descriptions. Passed with a motion by Lisa Kaplan and a second by Jag Bains. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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The first round of management job descriptions includes: Assistant Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and Chief Academic Officer. Staff will be reviewing and recommending changes as appropriate to all management job descriptions over the next few years.
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Assistant Superintendent Proposed Edits
Associate Superintendent Proposed Edits
Chief Academic Officer Proposed Edits
Deputy Superintendent Proposed Edits
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| The Board will be asked to approve the amendment to the employment agreement with Angela Herrera. |
The Board will be asked to approve the amendment to the employment agreement with Angela Herrera. Passed with a motion by Micah Grant and a second by Lisa Kaplan. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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This position is not a new FTE added to the Ed Center. The Chief Academic Officer (CAO) is taking leadership over what used to be two departments that will be integrated for increased support to schools.
The amendment to the employment agreement is still being worked on and will be posted later or shared at the meeting.
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President Heredia stated that tonight the Board is asked to approve an amendment to the employment agreement between Associate Superintendent Angela Herrera and the Board of Trustees. Government Code 54953 states in pertinent part prior to taking final action the legislative body shall oral a report a summary of a recommendation for a final action on the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of a local agency executive during the open meeting in which the final action is to be taken. As a result, she provided the audience with the verbal summary of the amendment. The amendment changes Ms. Herrera’s job title from Associate Superintendent to Chief Academic Officer effective July 1, 2019. The amendment extends the term of the agreement to June 30, 2022. The base salary is $200,000. It also provides for a three percent salary increase in the 2020-2021 school year upon receipt of an overall rating of positive as determined by the Superintendent. No additional changes are being made
Trustee Bains thanked Angela Herrera for all her hard work.
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Herrera, Angela Contract Amendment 6-5-19
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an Architectural Services Agreement with BCA Architects for K-8 conversions at American Lakes, Bannon Creek and Jefferson Schools. |
The Board is asked to approve an Architectural Services Agreement with BCA Architects for K-8 conversions at American Lakes, Bannon Creek and Jefferson Schools. Passed with a motion by Scott Dosick and a second by Micah Grant. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| On September 26, 2018 Natomas Unified entered into an agreement with BCA Architects for scoping and schematic design of K-8 conversions at American Lakes, Bannon Creek and Jefferson Schools. Meetings were held with stakeholders from each site to determine facility needs for conversion of each elementary site to a K-8 campus. At the May 8, 2019 Board Meeting, a K-8 Conversion presentation outlined three options. Staff recommends implementing Option 2, which includes gymnasiums and playground/field updates at all three schools, and additional classroom spaces at American Lakes and Jefferson. BCA Architects has submitted a proposal based on Option 2, for the design development through DSA certification phases of the project in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand Six Hundred Thirty One Dollars ($2,578,631.00). |
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| Chris Evans, Superintendent
REVISED: Board Bylaw 9323 - Meeting Conduct |
| The Board is asked to discuss recommended changes to the attached Board Bylaw. |
Superintendent Evans stated to Brenda Borge, NTA President, that the association President's did not receive a copy of the proposed Board Bylaw revision and that it is on him and his office. He offered his apologies.
Trustee Kaplan stated that she is okay with the proposal to move to a 10:30 p.m. end time and require a majority vote if we need to extend the Board Meetings. She explained that as much as she would like to end at 10:00 p.m. sometimes there is really important work that needs to be accomplished. She opined that she does not see it being a hardship to move it a half hour.
Trustee Grant stated that the Board Bylaw states that the Board believes that late night meetings deter public participation and can affect the Board’s decision-making ability and can be a burden to staff, but yet we are now looking to push the stop time to 10:30 p.m. He added that there is a hard stop for a reason and it is respective of the Student Board member who may want to stay and have the ability to participate until the end. He explained that when he first became a Board member he had heard from the community that they felt things would happen late because people want to burn the public out to hide some of the tougher things that the Board was doing. He opined that while he does not think that is true and he has found that to not be true. He stated that regarding the simple majority he is indifferent and thinks it is good protection for the Board to have unanimous consent. He added that he asked for information on when was the last time the Board could not continue past 10:00 p.m. He acknowledged that this was a late request. He stated that as long as he has been here they have managed to extend so it shows the ability for the Board to work as a team and recognize the impact it has on their lives. He explained that the second part of the resolution is about public comment and he supports those changes and thinks a majority of those issues are due to not coordinating with stakeholders in terms of public comment. He opined that the process has been exploited a bit. He added that in summary the Board should keep the 10:00 p.m. hard stop, he was indifferent about the majority vote and he doesn’t see a need to change it but is open to it.
Trustee Dosick stated that he hears what Trustee Grant is saying and that in part that is why he is always the first to make a motion to keep things moving along especially as we get closer to 10 o’clock and that it has not been an issue yet. He explained that there were times when it felt like they may get close. He added that he wants to be respectful of the staff and community and it is long days for everyone and gets even longer on Board meeting days. He stated that there are some things that cannot move forward if the Board does not act. He explained that without the Board’s feedback staff do not know what direction they need to go in. He added that on one hand it has not been an issue and he feels the meeting minutes will reflect his desire to not go past 10 p.m. and earlier is better. He opined that he would like to have as much flexibility as possible to conduct the business of the Board.
Trustee Grant stated that he can appreciate Trustee Dosick’s thoughts and that there are things they can try before moving the cap such as moving board communications to the end of the meeting so that the business of the Board is discussed first. He explained that he thinks there are things that the district can try and that the public can appreciate it. He added that the 10 o’clock hard stop may be native to Natomas but he feels that it’s something that works well for the community. He explained that we do not have a live stream yet and so those single parents that want to know what is going on need to stick around for a long time. He opined that he is a new dad and that he sees it a lot differently then he used to and he wants to be home with his family. He added that he does not want to stay until 10:30 p.m. and that while he was elected to do it he loves his little girl and he wants to see her.
Trustee Bains stated that he is on board with public comment and that it is a move in a good direction. He explained that majority vote to extend the meeting is fine with him. He added that he would like to keep the closing time at 10 p.m. and that having a majority vote might alleviate that concern and that if you have to extend the meeting there will be enough votes to do so. He echoed Trustee Grant's thoughts that we should move communications to the end that way the Board is not missing any of items that they need to provide direction on.
President Heredia stated that it is true we have not gone past 10 p.m. since Trustee Bains and Grant have been on the Board. She explained that historically and likely part of the future, there were times that 10:30-11:00 p.m. adjournment was normal and stressed the importance of staying late and seeing things through. She reminded the Board that there are time sensitive items on the agenda. She stated that she gets the sense that sometimes the Board is rushing things in order to get through them and that it is important to spend more time on items, especially when the Board needs to start considering budget issues. She explained that she and Superintendent Evans considered another option, which was to start Board meetings earlier in order to accommodate all agenda items. She added that as elected officials, they go in to the position knowing that there will be late nights and hours that they will need to put in. She explained that she has always had that mindset and even when her kids were little and she has always been cognizant of it. She opined that she is in favor of moving the ending time at least 30 minutes because she wants to ensure in the event that the time is ever needed, the time is available. Heredia stated that a lot of things come up where the Board has needed to come back for Specials, or Workshops and she would like to know that if we need this time to get this going that we have that time so that staff has direction. She opined that having the flexibility is important and she does not recommend going to 11 p.m. She thinks that 10:30 p.m. is a good compromise in terms of looking at if we start Board meetings earlier or 30 minutes later. She expressed her appreciation for the recommendations of moving communications to the end and added that the Board can look at the agenda and see how we can streamline to get to the business sooner.
Trustee Kaplan stated that she is open on the public comment and thinks that we should change the policy to allow for an additional two minutes of donated public comment time. She agreed with Trustee Grant and that the public should be able to express themselves in four minutes and that the practice of unending donated time needs to stop. She explained that public comment is important and she understands that sometimes people need additional time. She opined that she stands behind President Heredia with extending the end time of the Board meetings to 10:30 p.m.
Trustee Dosick stated that he agrees with the two minutes for public comment and added that he is hearing consensus on only allowing an additional two minutes for public comments.
Trustee Kaplan stated that any person donating their public comment time needs to be present at the time of the public comment.
Trustee Grant stated his concern about how this affects those needing a translator.
Trustee Kaplan stated that the law allows double time for anyone requiring translation services.
Trustee Grant asked if they would have eight minutes maximum?
Superintendent Evans responded that those needing translation services would get eight minutes maximum and expressed his appreciation of the discussion and approach and that they will spend time trying to find something. He explained that the urban legend is that Trustees can only extend the meeting 30 minutes but after looking in to this, there is no 30-minute limit. He added that something to consider as a compromise is to keep the 10 p.m. hard stop but based on the work that needs to be done it can be extended an hour or 30 minutes. He stated that he will work with President Heredia and work through our process. He added that he appreciates that enough of the Trustees separately stated that they would like to talk about this. He explained that we have been moving and rearranging the meetings a lot in the last nine months. Evans stated that tonight’s agenda was moved around to ensure the Board and staff are meeting their requirements. He explained that he has told staff to do their 10-minute presentations in two minutes and that has an effect on the information that Trustees and the public learns. He added that this will allow flexibility and he expressed his appreciation for that flexibility.
Trustee Kaplan stated that she has called the hard deadline before due to a migraine. She added that something to think about is that previously the Board has agreed to come back the next morning to finish the business of the Board.
Trustee Grant stated that he can deal with that compromise. He explained that the Board Bylaw states that late night meetings deter public participation and that the Board aims for 10 p.m. with the simple majority vote. He added that he thinks that is reasonable compromise and if we have the authority to extend the meeting then the Board can do so. He opined he is okay with that.
Trustee Dosick stated to Trustee Grant that he hears what he is saying about Board member comments. He added that Trustees can look at the length of the agenda and see if they need to trump some items. He explained to NTA that he loved having the teacher recognition but asked them to be cognizant of the work that needs to be accomplished. He added that he would love to see NTA working with the district on the timing of those recognitions. He opined that he loved it and does not want to take away from that. He stated regarding public comments, the Board should look at other comments getting restructured in the agenda.
President Heredia announced if there was no further discussion the Board would move on to the Study Session. |
Board Bylaw 9323 Meeting Conduct - Recommendation 6/5/19
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to receive information regarding summer school, after school and mentoring programs. |
| School Leadership and Support will present a study session to inform the Board about summer school, after school and mentoring programs. The study session will provide an overview on how each program looks from a data based perspective. Student voice will be included in the presentation. |
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Associate Superintendent Doug Orr, Assistant Superintendent David Rodriguez, Executive Director Shea Borges and Coordinator Lisset Mijares facilitated a Study Session on summer school, after school and mentoring programs. The objectives of the Study Session were to provide the Board an overview of our summer, after school and mentoring programs, including a synopsis of each program’s funding; and present the relationship between the programs and our District Progress Report.
Ms. Borges stated that there were 17 programs that would be reviewed and they will review enrollment breakdown, student and/or parent voice, student outcomes, and cost and funding source for each program. She briefly explained how to read the charts/data.
SUMMER SCHOOL:
Superintendent Evans stated in regards to the students that are designated as Long Term English Learners (LTELs), that is where NUSD is owning these students that we have had for multiple years and we have not got them redesignated. He added that this is something that we need to look in to and that we need to own like everything else.
Trustee Kaplan congratulated the district on this and stated that the program is important. She added that it is part of state funding and a requirement for the additional grants and funding that the district does get. She explained that for such a little cost it is something that can make a big difference in the lives of some of these students. She opined that she would love to see how this does and the expansion and the wrap around. She explained that it would not only be first year English Learners but also the ones that may be heading towards the long term before they’re designated long term.
President Heredia asked if the staff are by Certificated? She asked if Classified means that there are Instructional aides for the teachers in the classroom?
Ms. Borges responded that not all classes have Instructional Assistants that it is based on student need.
Superintendent Evans stated that is a standard practice district wide.
President Heredia stated that she is trying to make sense of this since the purpose of summer school is to reinforce what was learned or to help students catch up.
Ms. Borges stated that with TOSA’s leading curriculum, they are bringing in TOSAs and other EL teachers to come in to the classrooms as a form of professional development which allows the teachers and TOSAs to learn the practices. She added that this allows NUSD to get more supports in the classroom.
Superintendent Evans stated it is job embedded Professional Development. He explained that it is seeing summer school as not just the opportunity to remediate gaps for students and/or for secondary students to accelerate but its also a real laboratory professional development for teachers which also allows them to implement the practices they are learning.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
Trustee Grant expressed his appreciation of the transparency on the Freedom Schools Program by Roberts Family Development Center (RFDC). He added that the information provided is based on RFDC but how do we, NUSD, see how they are doing?
Ms. Borges stated NUSD had a discussion with its partners and that they met and agreed on the outcomes and then looked at the outcomes. She explained that this is how they ended up ranking the results as: meeting, emerging and unknown. She added that another component of the discussion is where it shows unknown, NUSD does not currently have a way to measure how that is impacting student success in maintaining and growing student academic knowledge and skills in reading and writing.
Superintendent Evans asked Dr. Joel Rabin if we are we able to tag students in the Data Warehouse that participate in summer school and other programs so that we can track them? He opined that we had done that for awhile but it is not something that we currently do.
Dr. Rabin stated that staff have the ability to group students as a cohort, whether they participate in sports, or programs.
Superintendent Evans explained that he has come to learn that it was not done this year. He stated that his direction to the group is to track it this year. He added that right now we have kids in summer school and if district staff needs to have some classified work overtime to get this done then great. He expressed that he does not want to find out in August that we thought we were tracking this information when we were not. He explained that tonight’s Study Session is happening because Trustees have been asking to see this and want to know what their investments are doing. He opined that we owe this to our students and that this governing body approved all the contracts that were on the agenda to support these programs continuing. He stated that we owe our Board specific information so they can make even better, more informed decisions going forward.
Trustee Dosick expressed his appreciation to the Superintendent’s comments. He explained that there is a reason the district has 17 programs because one size does not fit all. He added that we are trying to meet all student needs and that he wants the data. He stated one thing he requested, and would love to continue to see, is whether or not these kids are improving their overall academic performance or attendance compared to another child demographically. He asked what the different indicators of success are recognizing that success is measured in multiple ways.
Trustee Dosick asked if we are utilizing all 25 slots in the Summer @ City Hall program?
Ms. Mijares responded that we are utilizing all 25 slots and that Twin Rivers was not able to fulfill all their spots so NUSD received extra spots.
Superintendent Evans asked during the Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center program update, if NUSD opens extra sections does that come as school site costs? He stated that anytime you heard about the federal government potentially cutting after-school programs, this one of the grants they discuss. He added that this is the reason they have this sheet and those notes are for Trustees to be able to lean in and track what programs they are. He explained with this program being federally funded it means they could cut the money for the program at any time with NUSD trying to make up the cost or making decisions on whether or not to continue with the program. Evans stated that NUSD has been able to manage the local thought process really well through the state system. He stated that once the federal government starts spiraling in then it adds an extra affect, case in point, Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, NUSD had grants for that. He explained that they knew from the beginning the money would be released at some point and that we invested in it and planned for the fact that there would be more ongoing money needed for CTE.
President Heredia asked if the suspension rate of the students attending the Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center reflects the rate for the school?
Trustee Kaplan asked a clarifying question about the suspension data.
Trustee Dosick stated that we do not want double digit suspension rates. He asked what the number would have looked like minus the Sacramento Chinese Community Service Centers involvement? He explained that it gets back to what the Superintendent was getting to and added that he is interested in cohort tracking. He opined that he feels he is looking at two very different measures that do not correlate. He suggested looking at the numbers without the Sacramento Chinese Community Service Centers participation or kids suspension rate prior to participation in the program. He asked what the correlation between participation and their attendance would be?
President Heredia stated that it looks like they have a larger suspension rate.
Superintendent Evans responded that they do. He explained that we knew that the data would be confusing on this workshop. He added that we have reached a point that we need to float it out and staff needs to hear from the Board on where there is confusion.
Trustee Dosick opined that it is not criticism of the presentation or data but this is what they would like to see going forward.
Superintendent Evans stated after the student and parent video that was shown during the Center for Fathers and Families (CFF) program presentation, that these are some of the things that data does not show when you get to hear from people.
Superintendent Evans explained during the Roberts Family Development Center (RFDC) presentation that giving the Board an idea on Average Daily Attendance (ADA) for each student the district receives about $10k per student. He added that with the accepted CSEA contract and proposed NTA contract and with the district is cutting some things they’re spending there is going to be an increase in staffing and the costsif they can reach a deal with NTA. He explained that 80% of the total budget has been staffing related and the number might reach 85% if the district can reach a deal with NTA. He stated that 85% of every ADA dollar per student goes directly to staffing next year already. He added that is where the circle concept came into play and clarified that the size of the circle shows how many students are being reached and the dollar amount is the cost. He explained the zero means that it doesn’t cost the district anything.
Trustee Dosick asked: why some of the districts programs funded through ASES as opposed to the district funding them?
Ms. Borges stated that the district applies for grants and then puts out a request for services. She explained that whoever wants to apply for those services can and then the district goes through the process to interview programs and see what they are offering. She added that is how the district was contracted with The Sacramento Chinese Community Services Center.
Superintendent Evans clarified that if it is not grant funded it is a local choice.
Trustee Dosick asked how many days a week RFDC operates?
Ms. Borges clarified that RFDC is offered five days per week and that they focus on enrichment activities twice a week.
Trustee Dosick asked what the number is for the suspension rate.
Ms. Borges responded that any time a student is suspended it counts toward the suspension rate. She explained that if one student is suspended three times they still count as one.
Trustee Dosick stated that 4.5% of students were suspended at least once for at least one day and 5.9% of NUSD students as a whole were suspended at least one day.
Trustee Kaplan stated during the Natomas Coding Program portion of the study session, that numerous sites had waiting lists and that one site put the up the sign-up sheet and it was gone within an hour. She added that having gone down to American Lakes and seeing the excitement, the activities and teaching kids to code is very cool. She explained that the intent in creating this program and making it free, is engaging our students and they are very interested knowing that coding are the jobs of the future. She expressed her support of continuing this program.
Trustee Grant opined during the Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) presentation that it is money well spent. He added that the student touched on the importance of a father figure especially for young men of color and added that it is absolutely vital. He thanked Michael, the founder of IYT.
President Heredia asked if it is a challenge to find 20 students to participate in the Ruthie Bolton program?
MENTORING PROGRAMS:
Ms. Borges stated that it is a challenge because of the students they are targeting. She explained that the students only meet with Ruthie Bolton once per week as opposed to the other programs that are five days per week. She added that staff has to do a lot to maintain those numbers.
President Heredia noted that Upward Bound is one of the programs with the lowest suspension rates and it is lower than the district.
Trustee Dosick asked if we have 29 slots or we have filled 29 slots or both in reference to the 1000 strong program?
Ms. Mijares stated that we had 29 students and that we currently have 40 slots. She added that we will know the total number of slots filled at a later date.
Trustee Dosick asked if we had more students interested in Summer @ City Hall that were not able to participate if they could do the 1000 Strong program?
Ms. Mijares stated that they could do the 1000 Strong program.
Mr. Rodriguez pointed out that students have to complete many steps in order to get the internship.
Trustee Dosick opined that it looks like it is potentially being underutilized when it is a free program. He added that he would love to see what else we can do collectively to advance this.
Trustee Kaplan stated that she agrees with Trustee Dosick but that the requirements are probably why they lose students. She explained that it isn’t an issue of finding kids that are interested, it is the requirements that the kids need to fulfill.
Ms. Mijares stated that students were not being responsive to email and that many life skills have come into play this year in order to sustain the number in the program.
Trustee Kaplan asked regarding the SHOP program, how many spots are being used?
Ms. Borges stated 80 out of 100 spots are being utilized.
Trustee Kaplan stated that she has seen how the partnership with UCAN has grown and expanded to make sure that the teaching force is as diverse as possible. She added that she wants to make sure that staff know that we as a Board are appreciative of UCAN helping NUSD recruit teachers so that we have a teaching staff that is reflective of our students.
Trustee Kaplan thanked the team and added that the Board has been asking for this Study Session for more than a year. She stated that they are aware budgets will be tight and the District and the Board can only make the best decisions for our students based on data. She added that being able to look at this holistically, it is not just data. She added that they are coordinating and have something systematic with what NUSD expects of our programs and it is targeting the students that need it the most. She added she is encouraged by this and knows there is more work to be done. She thanked the team for starting this.
Trustee Grant echoed Trustee Kaplan’s comments and stated that he would be interested in an after-school program focused on collegiate sports mentorship. He added that people would be surprised by how many high school athletes are destroyed by NCAA qualifications and it used to be when an athlete would find out about a-g. He explained that it would be good for athletes to know the business that college sports are, the schedule that comes with being a collegiate athlete. He stated that many collegiate athletes by attrition or the virtue of not having, have not gone to that next level because college is a culture shock for them. He opined that if we could pursue a program similar to that it would be great and we may find that some people of color would appreciate that. He added that there may even be a decline in absenteeism with a program for athletes.
Trustee Dosick thanked the group and everyone else for the budget information. He stated that it’s a great start for the Board and he looks forward to knowing what is working well next year.
Trustee Bains thanked the team and said that the information was very valuable.
President Heredia echoed the thoughts and added that she would like to see the senior data that was not available tonight. She stated that she is interested in it because she wants to see the number of seniors that need to come back for credit recovery. She opined that the Study Session was very thorough.
Superintendent Evans expressed his appreciation to the team.
Mr. Orr reminded Trustees that they will be revisiting the notes at a later date. |
Analyzing the Summer School, After School, and Mentoring Programs 6-5-19
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| President Heredia adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m. |
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