Reports from Student Reporters:
Century Academy: Nick Capobianco
Conejo Valley High School: Joe Cardenas
Newbury Park High School: Allison Gennette
Thousand Oaks High School: Katelyn Barker
Westlake High School: Marissa Huang
Conejo Council PTA (CCPTA), Paula Nathan, President
Conejo Schools Foundation (CSF), Cindy Goldberg, Executive Director
District Advisory Council (DAC), Cindy Goldberg, President
Presented by: Georgette Aaberg and Julie King
Oral Public Comments
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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.
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:
Should the Board of Education approve Resolution #17/18-08: Ordering Seniority of Certificated Employees Who First Rendered Service on the Same Day, as submitted?
BACKGROUND:
Administrative staff is recommending the Board of Education approve the issuance of March 15 notices to employees providing particular kinds of certificated services notifying them that their services will not be required for the ensuring school year. The Education Code requires that notices be provided to certificated employees who are the least senior certificated employees providing the particular kind of certificated services approved by the Board for reduction. The Education Code defines seniority based upon the first day the certificated employee provided paid District service in a probationary status. Since there are often multiple employees sharing the same first date of paid service, the Education Code allows Governing Boards to approve criteria breaking ties, and ordering the order of termination, based solely on the needs of the District and its students.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve Resolution #17/18-08, as submitted.
2. Approve a variation of Resolution #17/18-08, not to exceed the number of proposed layoffs in this Resolution.
3. Do not approve Resolution #17/18-08, as submitted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Alternative #1.
RATIONALE:
In consultation with legal counsel assisting the District with the certificated layoff action, staff is recommending criteria for ordering ties in seniority as contained in Resolution #17/18-08. The recommended criteria for ordering ties in seniority was brought forward for Board approval during the 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2016-2017 school years.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Robert Iezza
Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve Resolution #17/18-09: Reduce or Discontinue Particular Kinds of Services at the Close of the Current School Year, as submitted?
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Education Code Sections 44955 and 44949, the Governing Board of the Conejo Valley Unified School District has determined that it shall be necessary at the close of the current school year to reduce or discontinue the particular kinds of services of the District as itemized in Resolution #17/18-09, and as a result of this reduction or discontinuance in particular kinds of services, terminate the employment of certain Certificated employees of the District at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve Resolution #17/18-09, as submitted.
2. Approve a variation of Resolution #17/18-09, not to exceed the number of proposed layoffs in this Resolution.
3. Do not approve Resolution #17/18-09, as submitted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Alternative #1.
RATIONALE:
Due to projected budgetary constraints, the Board of Education must reduce particular kinds of services and give notice not to re-employ appropriate certificated personnel in a timely manner. Site administration have identified particular kinds of certificated services for elimination or reduction. Those services are listed on Resolution #17/18-09.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Robert Iezza
Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve submission of the 2017-18 Second Interim Financial Statements?
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Education Code Section 42131, school districts are required to certify twice a year regarding their ability to meet financial obligations for the remainder of the current fiscal year and the subsequent two fiscal years. The 2nd Interim report details the District's financial status and projections as of January 31. Certifications are as follows:
The Conejo Valley Unified School District can make a POSITIVE certification.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
Under State guidelines, the Board of Education is required to approve Second Interim Financial Statements reflecting changes to the Adopted Budget through January 31 of each fiscal year. The 2017-18 Second Interim Financial Statements reflect the most accurate information, assumptions, and projections available as of the date prepared.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Susan Tucker
Director, Fiscal Services
on behalf of
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
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The Board will vote on their Official 2018 Delegate Assembly Ballot candidate selections.
The Subregion 11-B Delegate candidates are:
John Andersen (Conejo Valley USD)*
William "Bill" Daniels (Simi Valley USD)*
Vianey Lopez (Hueneme ESD)*
Denis O'Leary (Oxnard SD)
Veronica Robles-Solis (Oxnard SD)*
Kelsey Stewart (Santa Paula USD)
*denotes incumbent
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:
1. Certificated Service:
A. Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions
Orders #: No items
B. New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status: Administrators, Regular/Special Education Teachers
Order #: R17-486 - R17-494
2. Certificated Service – Exempt:
A. New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status: Exempt Specialists
Orders #: No items
3. Classified Service:
A. Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions
Order #: C17-400
B. New Employment (Prob to Perm) / Assignment Change / Change in Status
Orders #: C17-401 - C17-411
C. Substitute / Provisional / Additional Assignment / Change in Status
Orders #: C17-412 - C17-417
4. Classified Service - Exempt:
A. Walk-on Coach
Orders #: E17-771 - E17-783
B. Campus Supervisor, Proctor, Specialist, Student Helper, Others
Orders #: E17-784 - E17-796
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a Stipulated Agreement for student 3-17/18 SA who was recommended for expulsion commencing on February 20, 2018?
BACKGROUND:
On or about February 9, 2018, a student violated the following Education Code:
E.C. 48900(c) Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of, a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind.
E.C. 48900(d) Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind, and either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to a person another liquid, substance or material and represented the liquid, substance or material as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant.
A meeting was held with the Student and Parents on February 20, 2018 to discuss the recommendation and interim educational alternatives. A Stipulated Agreement was entered into with the Parents and Student.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve an educational plan and placement for student 3-17/18 SA effective February 20, 2018, pursuant to the conditions described in the “Stipulated Agreement” signed February 20, 2018.
2. Place student 3-17/18 SA on probationary status through January 18, 2019.
3. Do not approve a Stipulated Agreement for student 3-17/18 SA.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternatives 1 and 2
RATIONALE:
The recommendation for a Stipulated Agreement is appropriate and in accordance with Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5144.1 approved September 1, 2015. The Stipulated Agreement provides the student access to educational opportunities in an orderly school environment that protects their safety and security, ensures their welfare and well-being, and promotes their learning and development.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D
Superintendent
Presented by,
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent
Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a contract for a nonpublic school placement for student #24-17/18?
BACKGROUND:
The needs of student #24-17/18 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 12/28/2017 through 6/30/2018. Total cost for this nonpublic school placement is $69,839.95, less reimbursement (from SELPA Mental Health Fund) of $55,713.75, and less District income of $3,223.00. The Total District Cost is $10,903.20.
ALTERNATIVES:
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
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Lisa Miller, Director of Special Education for
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a contract for a nonpublic school placement for student #25-17/18?
BACKGROUND:
The needs of student #25-17/18 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 01/15/2018 through 6/30/2018. Total cost for this nonpublic school placement is $64,218.00, less reimbursement (from SELPA Mental Health Fund) of $42,084.00, and less District income of $3,486.70. The Total District Cost is $18,647.30.
ALTERNATIVES:
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
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Lisa Miller, Director of Special Education for
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a contract for a nonpublic school placement for student #26-17/18?
BACKGROUND:
The needs of student #26-17/18 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 02/01/2018 through 6/30/2018. Total cost for this nonpublic school placement is $26,139.44, less reimbursement (from SELPA Mental Health Fund) of $0.00, and less District income of $2,578.40. The Total District Cost is $23,561.04.
ALTERNATIVES:
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
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Lisa Miller, Director of Special Education for
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for the Newbury Park School Health Occupation Students of America Club?
BACKGROUND:
The Newbury Park High School Health Occupation Students of America Club requests permission to take 12 students to the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, from April 5, 2018, to April 8, 2018. District teacher and HOSA Club advisor Ms. Lorena Caulfield will accompany the students. The group will travel 71 miles to Anaheim, California by private vehicle driven by Ms. Lorena Caulfield and return via private vehicle. The students will miss two days of instruction. Students will be required to receive their teachers’ permission prior to leaving on the trip. This trip will be paid for through fundraising and scholarship opportunities. No student will be excluded from participation due to a lack of sufficient funds.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the overnight trip request, as submitted.
2. Approve the overnight trip, as amended.
3. Do not approve the overnight trip.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
The Newbury Park High School Health Occupation Students of America Club members will be able to participate in both individual and group competitive events that test medical and health care knowledge, job seeking skills, writing and public speaking skills. Trips of this type have been approved in the past.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for the Thousand Oaks High School Baseball team to attend the Anaheim Lions Baseball Tournament?
BACKGROUND:
The Thousand Oaks High School Baseball Team requests permission to take 20 students to the Anaheim Lions Baseball Tournament in Anaheim, California, from March 24, 2018, to March 28, 2018. Coach and district teacher Mr. Rod Stillwell and Head Coach Mr. Jack Wilson will accompany the students. The group will travel 70 miles to Anaheim, California by private vehicles driven by parents of the players and return via private vehicle. The students will not miss any instruction as this event takes place during spring break. This trip will be paid for through the Thousand Oaks High School Baseball 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. Approve the overnight trip, as amended.
3. Do not approve the overnight trip.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
The Thousand Oaks High School Baseball Team will participate in this very competitive tournament to assist in team building, teamwork, and healthy competition with other baseball teams from California. Trips of this type have been approved in the past.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for the Thousand Oaks High School Varsity Dance Team to attend the USA National Competition?
BACKGROUND:
The Thousand Oaks High School Varsity Dance Team requests permission to take 27 students to the USA National Competition in Anaheim, California, from March 29, 2018, to April 1, 2018. Dance Director Ms. Jaleen Murphy, and Dance Coaches Ms. Jordan Jones and Mr. Andrew Allan will accompany the students. The group will travel 95 miles to Anaheim, California by private vehicles and will return via private vehicles. The students will not miss any instruction, as this trip takes place during Spring Break. This trip will be paid for through the Thousand Oaks High School Dance 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. Approve the overnight trip, as amended.
3. Do not approve the overnight trip.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
The Thousand Oaks High School Varsity Dance Team will participate in the USA National Competition and compete against other school dance teams from across the country. This competition helps the dancers work on their self-confidence, dedication to the team, and time management as individuals and as a team. Trips of this type have been approved in the past.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for the Westlake High School Academic Decathlon Team to attend the Academic Decathlon State Competition?
BACKGROUND:
The Westlake High School Academic Decathlon Team requests permission to take 9 students to the 2018 State Academic Decathlon Competition in Sacramento, California, from March 22, 2018 to March 25, 2018 in Sacramento, California. District teacher and Academic Decathlon Coach Mr. Joe Nigro and district teacher Mr. Doug Freed will accompany the students. The group will travel 400 miles to Sacramento, California by rental van driven by the teachers and return via rental van. The students will miss two days of instruction. Students will be required to receive their teachers’ permission prior to leaving on the trip. This trip will be paid for through the Westlake High School PTA. No student will be excluded from participation due to a lack of sufficient funds.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the overnight trip request, as submitted.
2. Approve the overnight trip, as amended.
3. Do not approve the overnight trip.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
The Westlake High School Academic Decathlon Team will complete against other teams on a State level. Winning the State Academic Decathlon would be an honor for both Westlake High School and CVUSD. Trips of this type have been approved in the past.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for the Westlake High School Health Occupation Students of America Club?
BACKGROUND:
The Westlake High School Health Occupation Students of America Club requests permission to take 20 students to the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, from April 5, 2018, to April 8, 2018. District teacher and HOSA Club advisor Ms. Jennifer Rogstad and district teacher Ms. Stephanie Koenig will accompany the students. The group will travel 71 miles to Anaheim, California by private vehicles driven by parents and return via private vehicle. The students will miss two days of instruction. Students will be required to receive their teachers’ permission prior to leaving on the trip. This trip will be paid for through fundraising and scholarship opportunities. No student will be excluded from participation due to a lack of sufficient funds.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the overnight trip request, as submitted.
2. Approve the overnight trip, as amended.
3. Do not approve the overnight trip.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
The Westlake High School Health Occupation Students of America Club members will be able to participate in both individual and group competitive events that test medical and health care knowledge, job seeking skills, writing and public speaking skills. Trips of this type have been approved in the past.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education preauthorize overnight trips for high school spring co-curricular teams that may advance to California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs or state competitions?
BACKGROUND:
The high school spring co-curricular teams request permission for an overnight trip in the event that the teams qualify for a CIF playoff or state competition that requires an overnight stay due to distance. Pre-authorization is requested only because it cannot be determined in advance whether a team will require such permission until the outcome of final local competitions. The following winter activities may be involved: baseball, boys golf, boys/girls lacrosse, softball, boys/girls swimming, boys tennis, boys/girls track & field, boys volleyball.
For athletic events, CIF will reimburse the schools a small stipend for food and travel (with prior approval) and in some instances (depending on distance from home) lodging. The remainder of the costs will be through Booster Club and Athletic funds. In accordance with Board Policy 6153, no student will be required to fundraise or make payments. There will be no cost to the District.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the overnight trip request, as submitted.
2. Approve the overnight trip request, as amended.
3. Do not approve the overnight trip request, as submitted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
All parents of participants will receive necessary information, an outline of the itinerary, and a list of student and adult participants. Appropriate forms will be submitted to the Director of Secondary Education. The Board has approved this type of request in the past.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Dr. James Garza, Director, Secondary Education for
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent
Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a contract with All It Takes?
BACKGROUND:
All It Takes provides services related to the 7th grade class for Youth Leadership Training at Sycamore Canyon Middle School. All It Takes will provide services for the youth leadership training that is taking place Tuesday April 3, 2018 through Thursday April 5, 2018. This event will take place at Canyon Creek Park in Lake Hughes, California. This event is offered to 7th grade students at Sycamore Canyon Middle School that qualify.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative #1
RATIONALE:
Approval of this contract will continue the youth leadership training and involvement at Sycamore Canyon Middle School.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the Purchase Order Report?
BACKGROUND:
This Purchase Order Report is for purchase orders under $5,000 in expenditures for the period of February 1, 2018, through February 28, 2018. Purchase Orders are reviewed through a layered systems of approvals. All purchase orders have been approved by an administrator as a necessary expense for the instructional or support program.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
Ratification and approval of purchase orders is required. The administrator responsible for the appropriate budget account has approved all purchase orders.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
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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 February 15, 2018 through February 28, 2018 is presented for approval. Purchase orders have been approved by the department administrator as a necessary expense for the instructional or support program(s).
ALTERNATIVES:
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.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the Compromise and Release or Stipulated Awards?
BACKGROUND:
The District worker compensation insurance plan is a self-insured plan run by the District. When losses occur, the District's third party administrator handles the losses. Cases are reviewed and assessed and brought forward for settlement based on recommendation of the third party administrator and (when applicable) the attorney representing the District. The following case(s) are brought forward for settlement:
Claim No: COEK-004420 Stipulated Award
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
Ratification and approval by the Board of Education is required for final processing of release or award.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education ratify the award of the contracts listed below under the guidelines of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCA)?
BACKGROUND:
CUPCCAA is an acronym for California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. This program was created in 1983 by the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, which is reflected in Public Contracts Code Sections 22000 through 22045. School districts that choose to adopt CUPCCAA procedures may perform public project work up to $45,000 with their pre-qualified list of contractors, and informally bid construction projects up to $175,000 to contractors.
|
Project Description |
Projection Location |
Project Number |
Contract Amount |
Contractor |
Funding Source |
|
Classroom Renovation |
Glenwood ES |
MP17/18-515-GLN |
$51,250.00 |
David Atkin Construction, Inc |
MI |
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
Following CUPCCAA and delegating award authority on contracts up to $175,000 has greatly increased the District’s effectiveness in facilities public construction contracting, and is endorsed by the office of the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools. Pursuant to the Public Contract Code §20111 et seq., staff recommends the Board of Education ratify the contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, as documented above.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Tim McCabe
Director, Planning and Construction
on behalf of
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 February 1 to February 28, 2018 gift and donation report?
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with the Conejo Valley Unified School District Board Policy 3290, gifts to the District must be approved and accepted by the Board of Education. The Conejo Valley Unified School District is grateful for the community support and appreciates each donation. Thank you to the community for the continued support of our schools!
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the gifts/donations and intended location/purpose as submitted
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.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.,
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve replacements of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6145.2 – Athletic Competition?
BACKGROUND:
This Policy and regulation update reflects new law AB 1639, which requires:
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve replacements of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6145.2 – Athletic Competition, as submitted.
2. Approve replacements of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6145.2 – Athletic Competition, as amended.
3. Do not approve replacements of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6145.2 – Athletic Competition, as submitted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
These replacements will keep our board policies and administrative regulations current with new law.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent
Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve deletion of Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 6162.52 – High School Exit Examination?
BACKGROUND:
Policy and regulation will be deleted since NEW LAW (AB 830) repeals the requirement to pass the high school exit exam as a condition of graduation.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve deletion of Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 6162.52 – High School Exit Examination, as submitted.
2. Approve deletion of Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 6162.52 – High School Exit Examination, as amended.
3. Do not approve deletion of Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 6162.52 – High School Exit Examination, as submitted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
These deletions will keep our board policies and administrative regulations current with new law.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent
Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy 6170.1 – Transitional Kindergarten?
BACKGROUND:
The policy is being updated to reflect NEW LAW (AB 99, 2017) which permits districts to maintain transitional kindergarten classes for different lengths of time during the school day, either at the same or different school sites, provided that the length of the school day complies with legal requirements related to the minimum and maximum length of the school day.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve amendments to Board Policy 6170.1 – Transitional Kindergarten, as submitted.
2. Approve amendments to Board Policy 6170.1 – Transitional Kindergarten, as amended.
3. Do not approve amendments to Board Policy 6170.1 – Transitional Kindergarten, as submitted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
These amendments will keep our board policies current with new law.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent
Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve replacement of Board Policy 3517 and amendment of Administrative Regulation 3517 – Facilities Inspection?
BACKGROUND:
Conejo Valley Unified School District receives 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.
Board policy 3517 is deleted and contents moved to administrative regulation. Regulation expanded to more directly reflect law regarding the conditions that must be inspected pursuant to the Office of Public School Construction's facilities inspection tool. Regulation reflects NEW LAW (AB 10) which requires a school that serves any of grades 6-12 and is a high-poverty school, as defined, to stock 50 percent of its restrooms with feminine hygiene products and to make such products available free of charge to students. Regulation also adds recommendation for lead testing and describes the circumstances under which drinking water is required to be tested for lead, including a requirement of NEW LAW (AB 746) for testing of school buildings constructed before January 1, 2010. All new language is indicated as bold font and deleted language as strikeouts in the attached documents.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
The recommended amendment of Administrative Regulation 3517 clarifies the District’s procedures for maintenance of facilities.
Submitted by:
Mark W, McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve amendment of Board Policy 3100 – Budget?
BACKGROUND:
CVUSD receives 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 3100 reflects new law (SB 751) which provides that, if the amount of monies in the state Public School System Stabilization Account is three percent or more of the combined total of general fund revenues appropriated for school districts and allocated local proceeds of taxes, the district's combined assigned or unassigned ending general fund balance must not exceed 10 percent of those funds in the immediately following fiscal year, unless the district is a basic aid district, is a district with average daily attendance of 2,500 or less, or is exempted by the county superintendent of schools under extraordinary fiscal circumstances.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative 1
RATIONALE:
The recommended amendments will make the District’s Board Policy reflect current law(s).
Submitted by:
Mark W. McLaughlin Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
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Second read for Board review and discussion.
Second read for Board review and discussion.
Second read for Board review and discussion.
Second read for Board review and discussion.
For Board review and discussion.
For Board review and discussion.
For Board review and discussion.
For Board review and discussion.
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