Closed Session items only.

Oral Public Comments

The Board welcomes public comments.  To comment on non-agenda items, please submit a speaker form (blue card) to the recording secretary prior to the Public Comments section of the agenda.  To comment on an agenda item, please submit a speaker form (blue card) to the recording secretary prior to the Action portion of the agenda.  Filling out the speaker cards is voluntary, but will assist the Board in efficiently running the meeting.  Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.  If there are numerous persons wishing to make public comments, the President of the Board may decrease the amount of time allotted for each speaker.  Please present your comments in a factual and respectful manner.  Participants engaging in disorderly conduct may be ordered to leave the meeting.  Finally, please be advised that except in limited situations the Board cannot enter into a formal discussion or make a decision in regard to any item not appearing on the agenda.  However, the Board or staff may briefly respond to comments or questions from the public; ask clarification questions or make announcements; direct staff to place an item on a future agenda; request staff to report on an issue at a future meeting, or provide reference to staff or otherwise inform members of the public where they can locate additional sources of factual information.

Written Public Comments

If you wish to register your opinion on an item, but not speak, you may fill out a public written statement form (yellow card), and hand it to the recording secretary.  Board members will review these forms after the meeting.  The information on these cards will be become a part of the public record.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Conejo Valley Unified School District File No. VCBA07401A1 Case No. 56-2017-00493205-CU-PO-VTA

               Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board of Education cannot enter into formal

               discussion with individuals making public comments to the Board.  The Board cannot

               take action on any issues raised during public comments that are not on the meeting

               agenda.  Individual Board members may respond to public comments during the

               Individual Board Member’s Comments section of the agenda.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Conejo Valley Unified School District File No. VCBA07363A1 Case No. 56-2016-00481228-CU-BC-VTA

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Conejo Valley Unified School District File No. VCBA07198A2 Case No. 56-2015-00472621-CU-WM-VTA
 

Oral Public Comments

The Board welcomes public comments.  To comment on non-agenda items, please submit a speaker form (blue card) to the recording secretary prior to the Public Comments section of the agenda.  To comment on an agenda item, please submit a speaker form (blue card) to the recording secretary prior to the Action portion of the agenda.  Filling out the speaker cards is voluntary, but will assist the Board in efficiently running the meeting.  Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.  If there are numerous persons wishing to make public comments, the President of the Board may decrease the amount of time allotted for each speaker.  Please present your comments in a factual and respectful manner.  Participants engaging in disorderly conduct may be ordered to leave the meeting.  Finally, please be advised that except in limited situations the Board cannot enter into a formal discussion or make a decision in regard to any item not appearing on the agenda.  However, the Board or staff may briefly respond to comments or questions from the public; ask clarification questions or make announcements; direct staff to place an item on a future agenda; request staff to report on an issue at a future meeting, or provide reference to staff or otherwise inform members of the public where they can locate additional sources of factual information.

Written Public Comments

If you wish to register your opinion on an item, but not speak, you may fill out a public written statement form (yellow card), and hand it to the recording secretary.  Board members will review these forms after the meeting.  The information on these cards will be become a part of the public record.

               Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board of Education cannot enter into formal

               discussion with individuals making public comments to the Board.  The Board cannot

               take action on any issues raised during public comments that are not on the meeting

               agenda.  Individual Board members may respond to public comments during the

               Individual Board Member’s Comments section of the agenda.

ISSUE:

Shall the Board of Education approve the Practicum Training Affiliation Agreement between the Conejo Valley Unified School District (“District”) and California Lutheran University (“CLU”) for a Memorandum of Understanding for practicum training experience for the term of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020?

BACKGROUND:

CLU has established an approved program of special training to provide clinical experience for students in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology under clinical supervision by licensed practitioners.  This program requires supervision and facilities where students can obtain the clinical learning experience required in the curriculum.  The District has the clinical setting, supervision and equipment needed by CLU trainees as part of their practical learning experience. 

ALTERNATIVES:

     1.  Approve the Practicum Training Affiliation Agreement between the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California Lutheran 
          University, as submitted?

     2.  Approve the Practicum Training Affiliation Agreement between the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California Lutheran 
          University, as amended?

     3.  Do not approve the Practicum Training Affiliation Agreement between the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California
          Lutheran University?

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative #1.

RATIONALE:

The District wishes to continue to collaborate with California Lutheran University in the educational process of future Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and Psychology students.
 

Respectfully submitted and prepared by,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the amendment of Board Policy 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment?

BACKGROUND:

CVUSD receives periodic updates to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations from GAMUT. GAMUT is a policy update service offered through the California School Boards Association (CSBA) which provides information about new laws and court opinions which may affect Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws.

The amendment of Board Policy 4030 reflects an update to new state regulations, which specify certain requirements to be included in district policy or regulation and extend protections against discrimination to unpaid interns and volunteers.  This amendment also adds the requirement to post the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing publication on workplace discrimination and harassment, and reflects new law (SB 1063, 2016) which prohibits the payment of different wage rates based on race or ethnicity and prohibits the use of prior salary history by itself to justify any disparity in compensation.  All new language is indicated as bold font and deleted language as strikeouts in the attached documents.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the amendment of Board Policy 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment, as submitted.
    
2. Approve the amendment of Board Policy 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment, as revised.
    
3. Do not approve the amendment of Board Policy 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative #1.

RATIONALE:

The recommended updated Board policy is in compliance with current law.

Respectfully submitted and prepared by,
 

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution stating that sufficient standards-based textbooks and materials have been provided to the students in the District?

BACKGROUND:

The State of California annually provides funding for the purchase of textbooks and supplemental materials.  As a condition of receipt of these funds, the District is required to publicly declare the status of the textbook budget and its sufficiency for purchasing standards-based textbooks.

Conejo Valley Unified School District is able to provide each student with sufficient textbooks and instructional materials (consistent with the cycles and content of the curriculum frameworks).  In addition, school sites receive supplementary funds for enriching all areas of the curriculum annually and specific science supplementary funds to be used for consumable laboratory expenses and/or equipment.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Adopt Resolution #17/18-01 Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials, as submitted.
2. Do not adopt Resolution #17/18-01 Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials, as submitted.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

Education Code 60119 requires the Governing Board to annually adopt a resolution as a condition of receiving state funding for textbooks and instructional materials.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Textbook and instructional materials are currently being sustained through the use of the following funding sources: Restricted Lottery funds, and Local Control Funding Formula allocations.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by:

Jennifer Boone, Ed.D., Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment/

Title I School Program Improvement Professional Development for

Robert Iezza, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, State and Federal Program Coordinator

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the proposed rate increase for the CVUSD Outdoor Education Program?

BACKGROUND:

The Outdoor Education program began in 1975 and has become part of the culture of CVUSD. The program originated as a culmination experience for sixth grade elementary school students. As the District transitioned to a middle school configuration, the Outdoor Education experience became a middle school activity.  

Due to the high fixed cost of this program such as; additional shuttles needed due to the California State Parks closing the trail from Camp Bloomfield to Leo Carrillo State Beach, an increase in nursing costs, and a program deficit of $119,000, staff has proposed a rate increase of 11% per student. The cost would increase as follows: Student rate would increase from $225 to $250. Sibling discount rate would increase from $169 to $188.

The Outdoor Education Program Coordinator has conducted research on the neighboring school districts’ Outdoor Education Programs and found the following results: Las Virgenes School District’s outdoor education program is held at King Gillette Ranch in Malibu Canyon and the cost per student is $335. Moorpark School District’s outdoor education program is held at Brandeis Camp in Simi Valley and the cost per student is $400. Oak Park School District and Oxnard School District do not offer Outdoor Education Programs.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the proposed rate increase for the CVUSD Outdoor Education Program, as submitted.
2. Approve the proposed rate increase for the CVUSD Outdoor Education Program, as amended.
3. Do not approve the proposed rate increase for the CVUSD Outdoor Education Program.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

District and site administrators believe that our students benefit from our Outdoor Education program. The increased rate would ensure that the District can continue to offer this quality educational experience at a location that has provided this District with a safe and friendly environment for our students.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by:

Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for

Robert Iezza, Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education appoint a Career Technical Education Advisory Committee to develop recommendations on the program and to provide liaison between the District and potential employers?

BACKGROUND:

The Conejo Valley Unified School District currently receives grant funding for career technical education courses through the State of California’s Vocational Education Basic Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Education under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006.  Each school district participating in a career technical education program must have a Board approved career technical education advisory committee to develop recommendations on the program and to provide liaison between the district and potential employers.  The committee shall consist of one or more representatives of the general public knowledgeable about the disadvantaged, students, teachers, business, industry, school administration, and the field office of the Employment Development Department (EDD). (EC 8070).

Recommended Career Technical Education Advisory Committee Members:

1. Director of Secondary Education – Dr. James Garza
2. Director of Special Education – Ms. Lisa Miller
3. Local Business Owner – Mr. Terry McCallum
4. Conejo Schools Foundation, Executive Director – Ms. Cindy Goldberg
5. CVUSD Parent – Mary Anne Van Zuyle
6. President/CEO, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Jill Lederer
7. Executive Director, Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County (EDD) – TBD
8. Director, Career Education Center/ROP – Dr. Tiffany Morse
9. Principal, Career Education Center/ROP – Ms. Giselle D. Bice
10. Workforce Education Coalition – Ms. Mary Beth Jacobsen
11. CTE Grant Coordinator, Moorpark College – Ms. Karen Miles
12. Three CVUSD Career Education Coordinators – Mr. Nick Colangelo, Ms. Jane  Carlson, and Dr. Laurie Looker
13. High School Counselor – Ms. Tina Coleman
14. CVUSD CTE teachers – Ms. Liz Burnett – NPHS; Mr. Ryan Thompson – TOHS; Mr. Dave Tyler – WHS, Mr. Cameron White – CVHS
15. One CVUSD CTE student: Andy Jin, FBLA Officer and FBLA Western Region Officer
16. CTE Articulation Committee Chair – Mr. Jason Klinger
17. C.I.T.Y. Internship Program – Ms. Francine Sprigel  
18. Board of Education member –  Mr. Mike Dunn
19. Board of Education member  – Dr. Betsy Connolly

ALTERNATIVES:

          1. Approve the CVUSD Career Technical Education Advisory Committee, as submitted.

          2. Approve the CVUSD Career Technical Education Advisory Committee, as amended.

          3. Do not approve the CVUSD Career Technical Education Advisory Committee.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

The formation of the Career Technical Education Advisory Committee is a program requirement that will serve in the design, implementation, and evaluation of our District’s career technical education programs.  The committee will also provide valuable input on ways to promote the programs to students from special populations ensuring that they are informed about and provided opportunities for participation in all of CVUSD’s Career Technical Education programs.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by:

Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for

Robert Iezza, Deputy Superintendent

Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Administrative Regulation 5144.1 – Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process?

BACKGROUND:

This administrative regulation amendment contains additional clarification of Education Code 48900 r “electronic act” - Cyber Sexual Bullying.

ALTERNATIVES:

     1.  Approve amendments to Administrative Regulation 5144.1 – Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process, as submitted.

     2. Approve amendments to Administrative Regulation 5144.1 – Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process, as amended.

     3.  Do not approve amendments to Administrative Regulation 5144.1 – Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process, as submitted.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

These amendments will maintain compliance with all applicable laws related to Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Interim Superintendent

Presented by:

Robert Iezza, Deputy Superintendent

Instructional Services

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The Board of Education will vote on the following:

1. Change their November 21, 2017, meeting to November 14, 2017.
2. Set December 5, 2017, as the date for the the Board's Annual Organizational Meeting.
3. Cancel their December 19, 2017, meeting.

These items are considered routine and will be approved in one action without discussion.

If Board members request that an item be removed from Consent or a citizen wishes to speak

to an item, the item will be considered under Action Items.

Approval of the Minutes:

• Regular Meeting of October 3, 2017: Please click above (clock icon) to access the minutes.

1.  Certificated Service:

     
     A.  Employment/appointment:  Administrators, Regular/Special Education Teachers
            Orders #:  R17-389 - R17-439
                  

2.  Certificated Service – Exempt:
 

     A.  Employment/appointment:  Exempt Specialists

           Order #:  E17-013 - E17-017

3.  Classified Service:

     A.  Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions
          Orders #:   C17-167 - C17-168

     B.  New Employment (Prob to Perm) / Assignment Change / Change in Status
          Orders #:  C17-169 - C17-197

     C. Substitute / Provisional / Additional Assignment / Change in Status

          Orders #:  C17-198 - C17-203

4.  Classified Service - Exempt:

     A.  Walk-on Coach

          Orders #:  E17-310 - E17-322

     B.  Campus Supervisor, Proctor, Specialist, Student Helper, Others

          Orders #:  E17-323 - E17-371

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve a continuing contract for a nonpublic school placement for student #11-17/18?

BACKGROUND:

The needs of student #11-17/18 cannot be met by the public schools at this time.

In order to provide placement of this student at the recommended educational setting, a contract number must be established for the period of 7/1/2017 through 6/30/2018. Total cost for this nonpublic school placement is $169,863.70, less reimbursement (from SELPA Mental Health Fund) of $132,341.70, and less District income of $10,694.50. The Total District Cost is $26,827.50.

ALTERNATIVES:

     1. Approve a continuing contract for the recommended nonpublic school placement for this student.

     2. Do not approve a continuing contract for the recommended nonpublic school placement for this student.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative #1

RATIONALE:

Special Education classes and services for students by the District and County cannot meet the needs of this student. The District staff will review the student's Individual Education Plan during the period of the contract to determine if goals and objectives can be met in a public school program. This process guarantees the student's right to the least restrictive setting.

Respectfully submitted:

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by:

Lisa Miller, Director of Special Education for

Robert Iezza, Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for the Los Cerritos Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Club?

BACKGROUND:

The Los Cerritos Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Club requests permission to take 7 students to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Ames, Iowa, from May 22, 2018, to May 27, 2018.   Certificated Principal Jason Klinger will accompany the students with one parent volunteer. The group will travel 1,465 miles to Ames, Iowa by commercial airline and return via commercial airline. The students will miss four days of school.  Students will be required to receive their teachers’ permission prior to leaving on the trip. Club fundraisers will supplement the cost of the trip and give all students an opportunity to attend. No student will be excluded from participation due to a lack of sufficient funds.  There will be no cost to the District. 

ALTERNATIVES:

1.  Approve the overnight trip request, as submitted.
2.  Do not approve the overnight trip, as submitted.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

Odyssey of the Mind is a school sponsored activity. The Odyssey of the Mind World Finals offers Los Cerritos Middle School students the opportunity to compete with over eight hundred teams from twenty nine countries in the areas of problem solving and creativity.  

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by:

Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for

Robert Iezza, Deputy Superintendent

Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education reauthorize the Thousand Oaks High School Softball Booster Club as a parent support/booster organization?

BACKGROUND:

Board Policy 1230 requires annual Board approval for parent support/booster organizations desiring to raise money to benefit the students of any school or program.  The policy requires applicants to provide specific information including, but not limited to, current financial documents.  It is expected that booster organizations comply with the California Education Code prohibiting pupil fees for participation in educational activities, which includes extra-curricular activities. The Thousand Oaks High School Softball Booster Club has submitted the required information to the Superintendent’s designee for consideration of the Board.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Authorize the Thousand Oaks High School Softball Booster Club to function as a Board-approved parent support/booster organization from November 1, 2017 to November 1, 2018, as submitted.
2. Do not authorize the Thousand Oaks High School Softball Booster Club to function as a Board-approved parent support/booster organization from November 1, 2017 to November 1, 2018.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

The Thousand Oaks High School Softball Booster Club has met all of the requirements of Board Policy 1230 and has provided the necessary documentation and signatures. Approval will result in financial assistance to the Thousand Oaks High School Softball Booster Club and to students/programs at Thousand Oaks High School.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by:

Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for

Robert Iezza, Deputy Superintendent

Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for the Westlake High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball teams?

BACKGROUND:

The Westlake High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball teams request permission to take 40 students to San Diego, California, from March 26, 2018, to March 29, 2018.  Head Coach John Burtzloff, Assistant Coach Josh Power-Gomez, Assistant Coach John Teobaldi, certificated teacher Angela Hernandez and all players’ parents will accompany the students. The group will travel 130 miles to San Diego, California by private vehicle and return via private vehicle.  The students will not miss any school. This trip will be paid for by Westlake High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball teams Booster Club. No student will be excluded from participation due to a lack of sufficient funds.  

ALTERNATIVES:

1.  Approve the overnight trip request, as submitted.

2.  Do not approve the overnight trip, as submitted.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

The Westlake High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball teams will be participating in a baseball tournament that will provide an opportunity for the student athletes to meet fellow student athletes from all levels and backgrounds. The Lions Club of San Diego sponsors this baseball tournament. Trips of this type have been approved in the past.  

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by:

Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for

Robert Iezza, Deputy Superintendent

Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the renewal of agreement between Microsoft and the Conejo Valley Unified School District for Volume Licensing?

BACKGROUND:

The Enrollment for Education Solutions for Microsoft grants the district Microsoft Volume Licensing discounts. The agreement is valid for 3 years, 2017-2020. The pricing proposal is for 1 year of licensing, renewable annually.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the renewal of agreement between Microsoft and the Conejo Valley Unified School District for Volume Licensing as submitted.
2. Approve the renewal of agreement between Microsoft and the Conejo Valley Unified School District for Volume Licensing, as amended.
3. Do not approve the renewal of agreement between Microsoft and the Conejo Valley Unified School District for Volume Licensing.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative #1

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by,

Susanne C. Ma, Director, Technology Services on behalf of

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints for the quarter ending September 30, 2017?

BACKGROUND:

California Education Code §35186 requires that the Superintendent or designee report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all Williams Uniform Complaints on a quarterly basis to the Board of Education and the County Superintendent of Schools.  The attached Quarterly Report includes the number of complaints (zero) by general subject area with the number of resolved and unresolved complaints. 

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints for the quarter ending September 30, 2017.

2. Do not approve the Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints for the quarter ending September 30, 2017.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Alternative #1.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education authorize the execution and filing of a Notice of Completion for the contract with Thomas Schwab Corporation, for the tenant improvement reconfiguration project at Conejo Valley High School?

BACKGROUND:

On July 15, 2017, the Conejo Valley Unified School District entered into a contract with Thomas Schwab Corporation, for the tenant improvement reconfiguration project at Conejo Valley High School, under the guidelines of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act.  The project, MP17/18-14-CVH, in the amount of $24,878 is complete and has been inspected by District staff.  The project has been funded by Measure I Bond funds, under Purchase Order B17-01389.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the execution and filing of a Notice of Completion for the contract with Thomas Schwab Corporation.
2. Approve the execution and filing of a Notice of Completion for the contract with Thomas Schwab Corporation as amended.
3. Do not approve the execution and filing of a Notice of Completion for the contract with Thomas Schwab Corporation

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative #1

RATIONALE:

Tenant Improvement of the south building on Janss Road, was needed in order to proceed with the relocation of Conejo Valley High School.  Filing a Notice of Completion will allow retention payment to the contractor for the work performed.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by,

Tim McCabe, Director, Planning and Construction for

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education accept the donations and gifts as listed on the September 30, 2017 gift and donation report?

BACKGROUND:

In accordance with the Conejo Valley Unified School District Board Policy 3290, any gifts to the District must be approved and accepted by the Board of Education.  The District is thankful for the community support and appreciates each donation.   

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Accept the gifts and intended location/purpose as listed on the Equipment and/or Monetary Received through September 30, 2017 report.
2. Do not accept the gifts as listed on the Equipment and/or Monetary Received through September 30, 2017 report.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative #1

RATIONALE:

Acceptance of these gifts will benefit the quality of the programs provided to the students by the District.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.,

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve Purchase Order Report #929

BACKGROUND:

Attached is Purchase Order Report #929, which includes Purchase Orders for the period of September 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017.  Purchase Orders have been approved by an administrator as a necessary expense for the instructional or support program.  The purchase is budgeted for and within the budget authorization of the account.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve Purchase Order Report #929
2. Do not approve Purchase Order Report #929

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative #1

RATIONALE:

Ratification and approval of Purchase Orders from September 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017, is required.  The administrator responsible for the appropriate budget account has approved all purchase orders.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve Transfer of Funds Summary for the month of September 2017?

BACKGROUND:

Transfers within the budget are necessary as District operations and demands change.  Appropriations, expenditures, revenues and carryover funds are moved within the budget and may affect fund balance. The Transfer of Funds Summary includes total funds moved within the General Fund for the period of September 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve Transfer of Funds Summary
2. Do not approve Transfer of Funds Summary

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative #1

RATIONALE:

As per Board of Education AR 3110, ratification and approval of transfer of funds is required. 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the Warrants for July, August, and September?

BACKGROUND:

Warrant summary for July, August, and September includes warrants paid for the period of July 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017.  Expenditures outlined in the attachments are in accordance with the 2017/2018 Budget Parameters. Expenses recorded for each fund will increase by the dollar amount listed.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve Warrants for July, August, and September
2. Do not approve Warrants for July, August, and September

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative #1

RATIONALE:

As per Board of Education Policy 3300, ratification and approval of warrants is required. 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the over $5,000 Purchase Order Report?

BACKGROUND:

The Board of Education expects that Purchase Orders exceeding $5,000 be brought forward for approval.  In order to keep programs and operations running without interruption, the attached report for the period of October 1, 2017 through October 16, 2017 is presented for approval. Purchase orders have been approved by an administrator as a necessary expense for the instructional or support program(s).

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve Purchase Order Report
2. Do not approve Purchase Order Report

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative #1

RATIONALE:

The Board of Education expects to ratify (in special circumstances) or approve purchase orders that exceed $5,000 prior to execution.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Interim Superintendent

Prepared by,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

ISSUE: 

Should the Board of Education adopt a resolution declaring November 13-17, 2017, as “School Psychology Awareness Week?” 

BACKGROUND: 

Districts are encouraged to adopt Board resolutions commending the School Psychologists, and to publicize the vital role that School Psychologists play in the personal and academic development and success of our students.

ALTERNATIVES: 

1. Adopt the attached resolution declaring November 13-17, 2017, as “School Psychology Awareness Week.” 

2. Do not adopt the attached resolution declaring November 13-17, 2017, as “School Psychology Awareness Week.” 

3. Adopt a modified version of the attached resolution declaring November 13-17, 2017, as “School Psychology Awareness Week.” 

RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval of Alternative #1 

RATIONALE: 

It is appropriate that the Board of Education publicly recognize School Psychologists for the hard work and dedication of these individuals to our students, schools and the community. This resolution would be shared with each school and work site to honor our School Psychologists. 

Respectfully submitted and prepared by, 

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D. 

Interim Superintendent 

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FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

DECEMBER 5, 2017

DECEMBER 19, 2017 

5:00 p.m. Closed Session

6:00 p.m. Open Session

Location: 1402 E. Janss Road (Board Room located in CVHS), Thousand Oaks

For a copy of this agenda and additional information, please visit the CVUSD website.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance, including assisted listening devices, to participate in this meeting or other services in conjunction with this meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (805) 497-9511 ext. 201. Upon request, the agenda and documents in this agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist our staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.