Regular Board Meeting North Monterey County USD July 25, 2013 7:00PM District Office Board Room 8142 Moss Landing Road Moss Landing, CA
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The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. |
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The Board reconvened to open session at 7:00 p.m. |
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Board President Gary De Amaral. |
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There was no action taken in closed session. |
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Ms. Jimenez, and Ms. Skidgel-Clarke adopted the agenda. Motion Carried 4-0. |
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There were no Board reports. |
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There were no public comments. |
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It was moved by Ms. Skidgel-Clarke, seconded by Ms. Jimenez to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 4-0. |
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Emily Tsai, Director of 21st Century Learning & Innovation |
Approve contract with Salzman and Associates - I Understand Tools for Schools to provide training on Working with Challenging Students for teachers and staff at Castroville Elementary School |
As part of the SIG Transformation process, Castroville Elementary is continuing to work on strengthening our comprehensive positive effective behavior management system. Mr. Noah Salzman is a nationally recognized expert on behavior management and has worked with hundreds of schools around the country. Last year, he provided Castroville Elementary School with training and coaching on Effective Behavior Management for teachers, parents, and classified staff. This contract is for 2 full days of training (August 8 and 9) and 6 days of coaching throughout the year. |
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NTE $24,416 paid out of School Improvement Grant ($21,200 for contracted services). No impact to unrestricted general fund. |
Having implemented part I of Effective Behavior Management last school year, Castroville Elementary now has schoolwide expectations, rules, and a common language around school discipline. We have seen a more consistent approach across grade levels and students understand the school behavior expectations both in and outside the classrooms. |
Consulting Agreement with Salzman and Associates
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Kari Yeater, Superintendent |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the 2013-2014 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs (ConApp). |
The Consolidated Application (ConApp) is used by the California Department of Education (CDE) to distribute categorical funds from various state and federal programs to county offices, school districts, and direct-funded charter schools throughout California. Annually, in June, each local educational agency (LEA) submits the spring release of the application to document participation in these programs and provide assurances that the district will comply with the legal requirements of each program. Program entitlements are determined by formulas contained in the laws that created the programs. |
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the 2013-2014 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs (ConApp). |
Please refer to the attached Spring 2013 ConApp Reporting Documents. |
Consolidated Application for Categorical Aid Programs (ConApp)2013-14
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Kari Yeater, Superintendent |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the District English Learner Program Advisory Committee (DELAC) Minutes. |
The Federal Program Monitoring process requires that the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) advises the Governing Board on various activities, such as:
? Conducting a district-wide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis
? Establishment of district program, goals, and objectives for programs and services for English learners
? Development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and instructional aide requirements
? Administration of the annual language census
? Review of and comment on the school district?s reclassification procedures
? Review and comment on the written notifications required to be sent to parents and guardians
Quarterly DELAC meetings are held, with English Learners parent representatives from each site, during which the above issues are discussed. Attached are the minutes for the May 28, 2013 meeting.
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the District English Learner Program Advisory Committee (DELAC) Minutes |
Please refer to the attached English/Spanish DELAC Minutes for May 28th, 2013. |
DELAC English Minutes 5-28-13 DELAC Spanish Minutes 5-28-13
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Kari Yeater, Superintedent |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve renewal of the Wireless Generation Contract for all Elementary Schools, K-3(CV,EV,EH,PD)for the 2013-14 School Year. |
Wireless Generation is composed of mClass DIBELS and mClass IDEL.
mClass DIBELS is an early literacy assessment that provides instant reporting and analysis to support decision making at every level. It helps:
*Streamline the assessment process
*Keep student on track
*Close the gap between data and instruction
*Make assessment results actionable
*Use data effectively to make decision at all levels
mClass IDEL is a proven assessment developed for K-3 students receiving Spanish literacy instruction.
With this program teachers can:
*Gauge student performance as needed with Progress Monitoring in addition to benchmark tests
*Instantly aggregate data and create reports
*Deliver instruction that meets the needs of students at every level of achievement
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$20,907.00 Title I-3010 |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Wireless Generation Renewal Contract with North Monterey County Unified School District for all Elementary Schools, K-3(CV,EV,EH,PD)for the 2013-14 School Year. |
Please refer to attached quote (6 pages). |
Wireless Generation Renewal for 13-14
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Y. Padilla |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Revised 2013 Board Calendar Meetings as presented. |
The November 28, 2013 approved calendared Board meeting lands on Thanksgiving and it's a District holiday, therefore it is recommended that the revised Board meeting be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013. |
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Please see the attached calendar to reflect that change. |
Revised Board Meeting Dates Calendar
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Shirleen Stanley, Chief Human Resources Officer |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve extending the Short Term Classified Summer Project Assignment through August 2, 2013. |
On July 17, 2013, the Board approved the Short Term Assignment to inventory and place bar codes on all District textbooks. To date, the High School, Central Bay, and the Middle School have been completed since July 8. The elementary sites are in progress. |
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The project is budgeted at the Range for Library Clerks ($12.77 - $16.30/hr). |
It is recommended that the Board approve extending the Short Term Classified Summer Project Assignment through August 2, 2013. |
Three Classified Library staff and one Clerical staff member accepted the assignment, but one was not able to continue. There are currently three classified staff working 6-7 hours per day on the project. Extended project not to exceed an additional 45 hours per person from July 26 - August 2, 2013. |
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Debbie Duncan, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Human Resources |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the employment of the following certificated employees for the 2013-14 school years. |
Armenta, Elizabeth, Administrator, Prunedale School, effective 07/01/13.
Calero, Caroline, Administrator, North Monterey County Unified School, effective 07/01/13.
Martinez, Martha, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, effective 07/01/13. |
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Presented to the Board of Trustees to approve the employment of the above-listed certificated employees for the 2013-14 school years. |
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Debbie Duncan, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Human Resources |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the employment of the following classified employees for the 2013-14 school years. |
Fuentes Reynoso, Alejandra, Temporary Migrant Summer Program, effective 06/06/13
Reyes, Liann, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, effective 07/01/13 |
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Presented to the Board of Trustees to approve the employment of the above-listed classified employees for the 2013-14 school years. |
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Debbie Duncan, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Human Resources |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the change of job status for the following classified employees for the 2013-14 school years. |
Cordero, Zonia, Substitute Yard Duty to Yard Duty, Elkhorn School, effective 08/14/13.
Madrigal, Susana, Substitute Yard Duty to Yard Duty, Elkhorn School, effective 08/14/13. |
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Presented to the Board of Trustees to approve the change of job status for the above-listed classified employee for the 2013-14 school years. |
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Shirleen Stanley, Chief Human Resources Officer |
It is recommended that the Board approve the revised Management Salary Schedule to reflect a change in .5 (half-day) for some management positions. |
The revised Management Salary Schedule removes the .5 from the number of work days; from 223.5 to 223 for some management positions. |
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There is no fiscal impact as managers annual salaries will not change. |
It is recommended that the Board approve the revised Management Salary Schedule as presented |
In the past, some of the management positions had an adjustment in terms of the total number of work days by adding a .5 (half-day) for the purposes of calculating a work day on "Good Friday" when other employees where allowed to leave early as a prior practice. In the past, the spring break use to be placed on the calendar based upon when Easter and Good Friday fell. Currently, spring break is related to the instruction days on the calendar when the 3rd quarter ends for middle and high school. No other employee group had adjustments related to this past practice. Currently, this .5 applies to some but not all managers. It has become a issue in terms of calculate a positive work calendar for payroll and therefore it is recommended that it be removed. |
Management Salary Schedule Effective 07/01/13
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Shirleen Stanley, Chief Human Resources Officer |
It is recommended the Governing Board approve employing Mirna Araos under a Provisional Intern Permit. |
Ms. Araos is enrolled in a Mod/Severe Teacher Prep program and is scheduled to take the CSET in July 2013. If she passes the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), she will be placed on an Intern Permit by her University. If she does not pass the CSET, the PIP (Provisional Intern Permit) will cover her services while she continues to work on her CSET scores. The PIP may be renewed one time only, and only if all sections of the CSET have been attempted. |
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No additional fiscal impact; the teaching position is already budgeted. |
It is respectfully recommended that the Governing Board approve employing Mirna Araos under a Provisional Intern Permit. |
A copy of the required "Public Notice and Board Authorization" document is attached. |
Public Notice and Board Authorization
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Debbie Duncan, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Human Resources |
Recommended to the Board of Trustees for approval of the submission of a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
1. Submission of a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators by the employing agency shall be a prerequisite to the issuance of any emergency permit and/or limited assignment permit for that agency.
2. The Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators by an employing agency shall be valid for no more than twelve months, and shall expire on June 30 following its submission to the Commission.
3. A Declaration of Need for Fully qualified Educators by a school district shall be adopted by the governing board in a regularly-scheduled, public meeting of the board. The entire Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators shall be included in the board agenda.
4. The adopted Statement shall be signed by the superintendent or administrator.
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Presented for recommendation to the Board of Trustees for approval of the Declaration of Need for Fully qualified Educators. |
See attached Declaration of Need outlining areas related to CLAD/BCLAD certification and Special Education. |
CTC - Declaration of Need for 2013-14
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Shirleen Stanley, Chief Human Resource Officer |
It is recommended that the Board approve the amended Contract of Employment for the District Superintendent as presented. |
The original contract had errors that needed to be corrected. In addition, there is a requirement that the Superintendent's contract specifically outline within the contract document that she will receive a Master's or Doctorate stipend which is the same as provided to all other certificated management employees. Changes with the attached Contract have been highlighted to reflect requested revisions. |
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Amended Contract for Superintendent July 2013
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Kari Yeater, Superintendent |
Approve the renewal of the agreement between North Monterey County Unified School District and School Services of California, Inc. to provide services relative to district collective bargaining negotiations as presented. |
School Services of California, Inc. has provided services to support the District in preparation of information related to the collective bargaining process. |
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The agreement is not to exceed $10,000 and has been budgeted. |
It is recommended that the Board approve the agreement with School Services of California, Inc. as presented. |
Agreement with School Services, Inc.
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Kari Yeater, Superintendent |
Approve the addendum to the agreement with California Financial Services and the North Monterey County Unified School District to provide Business Services support related to the budget, technology plan and transition of the new Assistant Superintendent for Business Services. |
California Financial Services provide an consultant, Michael Dodge to assist the District with the preparation and presentation of the adopted 2013-2014 budget in June of 2013. Mr. Dodge will provide some additional days to assist the new Assistant Superintendent for Business Services with her transition and preparation of the revised budget based upon the new Local Control Funding Formula. Mr. Dodge will also assist the District is develop a current technology plan that will meet the new State requirements to implement the Smarter Balanced Assessment System. |
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The agreement is not to exceed $10,000 funded out of the general fund for business services consulting. |
It is recommended that the Board approve the addendum to the agreement with California Financial Services as presented. |
Agreement with California Financial Services
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Kari Yeater, Superintendent |
Approve the Change Order #1 with Color New for additional scope of work and change of color at a few selected buildings on the High School Campus as presented. |
The exterior paint bid for the high school project had an original contract amount of $186,000. This first change order#1 for the paint project is for an additional $15,150. The change order #1 includes the following:
-additional painting and color change at some building to complete the campus ( $17,600 is within the contingency amount of $19,000 outline in the original bid process)
-wall preparation to address ivy plants over cement plaster ($1,500)
-painting of dugouts and misc. rooms ($7,250)
-signage material upgrade ($3,000)
-school logo/mural re-painting ($4,800)
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The additional $15,150 will be funded out of deferred maintenance. |
It is recommended that the Board approves the Change Order #1 with Color New. |
The original estimated budget for the exterior paint project was $240,000 with the paint bid estimated at $220,000. The Board approve the paint bid at $186,000 with additional related cost totaling $220,000. The additional $15,150 keeps the total project costs within the original estimated costs.
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Change Order #1 Exterior Paint Project HS New Colore
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Debbie Duncan, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Business Services |
Approve the Warrant Lists for June 4, 2013, June 13, 2013, June 20, 2013, June 21, 2013, and June 27, 2013. |
Attached is a spreadsheet and detail with account codes supporting warrants for June 4, 2013, June 13, 2013, June 20, 2013, June 21, 2013, and June 27, 2013. |
Warrants June 4, 2013 Total Warrants June 4, 13, 20, 21, and 27, 2013 Warrants June 13, 2013 Warrants June 20, 2013 Warrants June 21, 2013 Warrants June 27, 2013
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Kari Yeater, Superintendent |
Discuss the 2013 General Obligation Bond Election and Related Proposed Bonding Plan. |
An presentation will be provided that outlines the process, provisions, legislative updates, bond structuring considerations, and an overview of the proposed general obligation bond program to include other possible matching funding opportunities. The following representatives will be able to respond to questions related to their perspective area of expertise.
Mark Epstein, Financial Advisor from California Financial Services
Ivory Li, Underwriter from Piper Jaffray
Brian Quint, Bond Council Services from Quint & Thimming, LLP
Connell Lindh, Bond Feasibility Study and Pre-election Services
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive the presentation and allow for discussion and public comment. |
President Gary De Amaral opened up the public Hearing and closed the Public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mr. Mark Epsein,consultant, gave an overview on the process of the General Obligation Bond. |
Attached powerpoint presentation. |
2013 General Bond Overview Presentation
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Kari Yeater, Superintendent |
Approve the Resolution No. 2013-1403 of the Board of Education of the North Monterey County Unified School District Ordering a School Bond Election, and Authorizing Necessary Action in Connection Therewith.
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Approve the Resolution No. 2013-1403 of the Board of Education of the North Monterey County Unified School District Ordering a School Bond Election, and Authorizing Necessary Action in Connection Therewith.
- Motion made by Jennifer Skidgel Clarke and a seconded by Polly Jimenez. |
Yes Polly Jimenez. Yes Gary De Amaral. Yes Michael Deckelmann. Yes Jennifer Skidgel Clarke.
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The Board of Education of the North Monterey County Unified School District is authorized to order elections within the DIstrict and to designate the specifications thereof, pursuant to sections 5304 and 5322 of the California Education Code. The order of elections if for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of whether bonds of the District shall be issued and sold for the purpose of raising money for the purpose specified within the Resolution No. 2013-2014 at the regularly scheduled November 5, 2013 election. |
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustee approve the Resolution No. 2013-1403 of the Board of Education Ordering A School Bond Election. |
Superintendent Yeater asked the Board to approve Resolution 2013-1403. |
Attached is the Resolution No. 2013-1403. |
Bond Election Resolution July 25-2013
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Shirleen Stanley, Chief Human Resource Officer |
Discuss the recommendations from the Benefits Committee as presented. |
Health benefits committee consultant Kenneth Threets will provide an informational update on the committee's research, findings, and recommendations. |
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It is recommended that the Governing Board accept and discuss the information and recommendations from the health benefits committee as presented. |
Mr. Kenneth Threets,Health Benefits Committee Consultant,presented an informational update on the committee's research, findings, and recommendations.He gave an overview on the
Districts benefits, rates, and explained the reasons the rates are so competitive. |
The Powerpoint presentation is attached for review. |
Health Benefits Committee Presentation
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Shirleen Stanley, Chief Human Resources Officer |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the revised job description for the Accounts Specialist 4 (Accounts Payable focus) which will replace the previous Accounts Specialist 3 (Accounts Payable) position effective August 1, 2013. |
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the revised job description for the Accounts Specialist 4 (Accounts Payable focus) which will replace the previous Accounts Specialist 3 (Accounts Payable) position effective August 1, 2013. - Motion made by Polly Jimenez and a seconded by Jennifer Skidgel Clarke. |
Yes Polly Jimenez. Yes Gary De Amaral. Yes Michael Deckelmann. Yes Jennifer Skidgel Clarke.
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Implementation of the new payroll software requires ongoing review and upgrade to the duties and functions of the Business Office staff. It is usual that accountant positions perform unique duties which may require different job descriptions and specific skill sets. The District needs to consider staffing decisions based on the particular kinds of services required to run the District in an efficient and effective manner. Restructuring and upgrading positions will be necessary for the District to acquire and retain qualified, experienced, and prepared employees in order to ensure the smooth operation of the District. The District is not proposing adding a new position; the position upgrade and revised job description is for an existing classification. |
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There is a 41 cents/hr difference between Range 27.5 and Range 28 at the lower end, and a 52 cents/hr difference at the upper end. The net fiscal impact is estimated at $960 in additional cost annually. |
It is recommended that the Board approve the revised job description for the Accounts Specialist 4 (Accounts Payable) effective August 1, 2013, replacing the previous Accounts Specialist 3 (Accounts Payable) position. |
The new financial management system, along with the closing of the books, makes it critically important for the District to have staff in place with the necessary skills, background, and experience to continue the required processing with little to no downtime. Replacing the Business Office Accounts Specialist 3 (Accounts Payable) with Business Office Accounts Specialist 4 (Accounts Payable) meets the District?s need to address the skills required for the position. The current Business Office Accounts Specialist 3 will retain bumping rights into the vacant Accounts Specialist 2 position at the High School. There is benefit to the District and also to CSEA as the upgrade and eliminates the displacement to one of the staff members. |
Draft Accounts Specialist 4 (Accounts Payable)
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Kari Yeater, Superintendent |
Discuss the new Local Control Funding Formula and Approve Revised Budget Assumptions for the 2013-2014 Revised Budget to be presented for approval and adoption at the August 8th, 2013 Board meeting. |
Discuss the new Local Control Funding Formula and Approve Revised Budget Assumptions for the 2013-2014 Revised Budget to be presented for approval and adoption at the August 8th, 2013 Board meeting. - Motion made by Jennifer Skidgel Clarke and a seconded by Michael Deckelmann. |
Yes Polly Jimenez. Yes Gary De Amaral. Yes Michael Deckelmann. Yes Jennifer Skidgel Clarke.
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The State has an approved budget that provides public schools with a new method of calculating revenue called the Local Control Funding Formula with related accountability. |
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the revised budget assumptions as presented for preparing the revised 2013-2014 budget documents. |
Superintendent Yeater and Ms. Liann Reyes gave an overview on the K-12 public schools under the new Local Control Funding Funding, Ms. Reyes expressed that the district is looking through formulas and gave an overview on how much money would be allocated. In addition she gave additional information on the Districts budget assumptions and expressed that next year the District will have more information on the Local Control Funding Formula.
The Board approved the $150,000 in the deferred maintenance to implement the Williams Facility issues. |
Attached is a powerpoint presentation providing an overview of the State budget as is pertains to funding K-12 public schools under the new Local Control Funding Formula.
An additional presentation document will outline the proposed revised budget assumptions to be used when preparing the revised 2013-2014 budget documents for the August 8, 2013 Board Meeting.
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State Budget Act Overview Presentation July 2013 District Revised Budget Assumptions July 2013
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The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. |
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Present | Polly Jimenez |
Present | Gary De Amaral |
Present | Michael Deckelmann |
Present | Jennifer Skidgel Clarke |
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