(Closed Session items only). 

 Tim Hagel, Thousand Oaks Police Chief

Don Aguilar, Assistant Police Chief

Damian Alvarez, Senior Deputy, Intelligence Led Policing Unit

Deputy Mike Sahlman, School Resource Officer

Deputy Joe Ramirez, School Resource Officer

Amber Voorhees, School Resource Officer 

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.

               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 replacements of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6145.2 – Athletic Competition?

BACKGROUND:

This Policy and regulation update reflects new law AB 1639, which requires:

• Distribution to student athletes and parents/guardians of information on the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest
• Training of coaches and athletic directors on the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest
• Removal of a student from an athletic activity if he/she passes out or faints, until clearance is obtained from a health care provider

The policy is also updated to reflect prohibition against the use of a racially derogatory or discriminatory athletic team name, mascot, or nickname (Ed Code 221.2-221.3).  Policy reflects law which provides that a homeless student be immediately deemed to meet all residency requirements for participation in interscholastic athletic activities (Ed Code 48850).  The regulation is also updated to reflect new law (SB 1375, 2016) which requires districts and schools to post specified Title IX information on their web sites by July 1, 2017 (Ed Code 221.61).

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 the lease extension with United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties (UCPLA) for real property located at 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360?

BACKGROUND:

UCPLA has been utilizing 3 classrooms at the Conejo Valley Adult School, located at 1025 Old Farm Road, for over 30 years.  On February 21, 2017 a lease agreement was approved for use of the space.  The lease expires June 30, 2018.  The lease extension includes a nominal increase based on the CPI (Consumer Price Index).

ALTERNATIVES:
 
     1. Approve the lease extension, as submitted.
     2. Approve the lease extension, as revised.
     3. Do not approve the lease extension.
 
RECOMMENDATION:
 
Alternative 1
 
RATIONALE:
 
The proposed lease extension will allow UCPLA to continue its programs at its current capacity while compensating the District for use of the space.
 

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 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:

1. Approve replacement of Board Policy 3517 and amendment of Administrative Regulation 3517 – Facilities Inspection, as submitted.
2. Approve replacement of Board Policy 3517 and amendment of Administrative Regulation 3517 – Facilities Inspection, as revised.
3. Do not approve replacement of Board Policy 3517 and amendment of Administrative Regulation 3517 – Facilities Inspection.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

The recommended amendment of Administrative Regulation 3517 - Facilities Inspection 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 the 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:

1. Approve amendment of Board Policy 3100 – Budget, as submitted.
2. Approve amendment of Board Policy 3100 – Budget, as revised.
3. Do not approve amendment of Board Policy 3100 – Budget.

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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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the contract with the National School Safety Center?

BACKGROUND:

The District desires to engage the services of an outside professional to assess security needs, plans, processes, and procedures.  Ronald D. Stephens of the National School Safety Center will be providing a security assessment to ascertain specific school safety risks relative to District campuses.  The National School Safety Center will report back on observations and recommendations with a final report.  This will be a pilot program with Ventura County Schools Self Funding Authority (the District's JPA).   

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the contract with the National School Safety Center as submitted.
2. Approve the contract with the National School Safety Center as amended.
3. Do not approve the contract with the National School Safety Center.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

Approval of the contract will help the District review and update site security, processes, and procedures.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

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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 March 6, 2018: Please click above (clock icon) to access the minutes.

1.  Certificated Service:

     
     A.  Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions  

           Orders #: R17-495 - R17-500

     B.  New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status:  Regular Education Teachers
           Order #:  R17-501 - R17-504
                  

2.  Certificated Service – Exempt:
 

     A.  New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status:  Exempt Specialists

           Orders #:  E17-039 - E17-040
 

3.  Classified Service:

     A.  Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions
          Order #:   C17-418 - C17-422

     B.  New Employment (Prob to Perm) / Assignment Change / Change in Status
          Orders #:  C17-423 - C17-432
 

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

          Orders #:  C17-433 - C17-469

4.  Classified Service - Exempt:

     A.  Walk-on Coach

          Orders #:  E17-797 - E17-863

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

          Orders #:  E17-864 - E17-885

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve a Stipulated Agreement for student 4-17/18 SA who was recommended for expulsion commencing on March 2, 2018?

BACKGROUND:

On or about February 14, 2018, a student violated the following Education Code:

E.C. 48900 (a1) –Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.

E.C. 48900 (a2) – Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense.

A meeting was held with the Student and Parent on March 1, 2018 to discuss the recommendation and interim educational alternatives.  A Stipulated Agreement was entered into with the Parent and Student.

ALTERNATIVES:

     1. Approve an educational plan for student 4-17/18 SA effective March 2, 2018, pursuant to               the conditions described in the “Stipulated Agreement” signed March 1, 2018.

     2. Place student 4-17/18 SA on probationary status through June 8, 2018.

     3. Do not approve a Stipulated Agreement for student 4-17/18 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 Stipulated Agreement for student 5-17/18 SA who was recommended for expulsion commencing on March 2, 2018?

BACKGROUND:

On or about January 25, 2018, a student violated the following Education Code:

E.C. 48900 (a1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.

E.C. 48900(b)  Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished a firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object, unless, in the case of possession of an object of this type, the pupil had obtained written permission to possess the item from a certificated school employee, which is concurred in by the principal or the designee of the principal.

E.C. 48900(h)  Possessed or used tobacco, or products containing tobacco or nicotine products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, miniature cigars, clove cigarettes, tobacco, snuff, chew packets, and betel.  However, this section does not prohibit use or possession by a pupil of his or her own prescription products.

E.C. 48900(j)  Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell drug paraphernalia, as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code.

A meeting was held with the Student and Parents on March 1, 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 for student 5-17/18 SA effective March 2, 2018, pursuant to               the conditions described in the “Stipulated Agreement” signed March 1, 2018.

     2. Place student 5-17/18 SA on probationary status through June 8, 2018.

     3. Do not approve a Stipulated Agreement for student 5-17/18 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 grant permission for fourth and fifth grade students from Lang Ranch Elementary School to attend an overnight trip to Sacramento?

BACKGROUND:

Mr. Clark Barnett, Teacher, Lang Ranch Elementary School, requests permission to take thirteen (13) students on an educational tour to Gold Country in Sacramento.  The students plan to leave on Saturday, April 14, 2018, and return on Sunday, April 15, 2018.   This field trip will give students an experience that will bring California history to life by integrating classroom teaching with hands-on discoveries.  The goal is to elevate the students’ perspective with up-close, real-life experiences.  The students will have the opportunity to simulate the life of a forty-niner, pan for gold, tour the State Capitol Building, California Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, Sutter’s Fort and Mill, and visit the California State Railroad Museum. The students will travel by commercial airline approximately 395 miles each way.  The students will be chaperoned by Mr. Barnett and nine (9) parent chaperones.  This trip is supported by fundraising and parent donations.  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 request as amended.
3.  Do not approve the overnight trip request.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1 

RATIONALE:

Participation in the event will enhance the students’ understanding of concepts explored in classroom study.

Respectfully submitted:

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Jeanne Valentine, Director of Elementary Education, for

Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for the Los Cerritos Middle School Jazz Band to attend the Reno Jazz Festival?

BACKGROUND:

The Los Cerritos Middle School Jazz Band requests permission to take 23 students to the 2018 Reno Jazz Festival in Reno, Nevada, from April 26, 2018 to April 28, 2018. The Jazz band Director Mr. David Blake and Los Cerritos Middle School Principal Mr. Jason Klinger will accompany the students. The group will travel 481 miles to Reno, Nevada by charter bus and return via charter bus.  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 Los Cerritos Band 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 Los Cerritos Middle School Jazz Band will perform judges and will be able to watch other school bands perform. 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 a contract with Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps?

BACKGROUND:

Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps provides services related to the Associated Student Body at Los Cerritos Middle School. Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps will provide a the program areas, sleeping facilities, kitchen facilities, food, and supplies during the Leadership Retreat. The Leadership Retreat will take place on October 12 - 14, 2018 at Camp Hess Kramer in Malibu, CA.  This event is offered to all students at Los Cerritos Middle School that participate in the leadership classes. 

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve contract, as submitted.
2. Approve contract, as amended.
3. Do not approve contract

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

This program assists in improving school culture at Los Cerritos Middle School. This annual retreat has been approved in the past.

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 Warrants list for February 2018?

BACKGROUND:

Warrant summary for February includes warrants paid for the period of February 1, 2018 through February 28, 2018.  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 February as submitted.
2. Approve Warrants for February as amended.
3. Do not approve Warrants for February.

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.

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 February 2018?

BACKGROUND:

Transfers within the budget are necessary as District needs 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 February 1, 2018 through February 28, 2018.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve Transfer of Funds Summary as submitted.
2. Approve Transfer of Funds Summary as amended.
3. 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.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Conejo Schools Foundation and Conejo Valley Unified School District for the GetAhead Program?

BACKGROUND:

The Conejo Schools Foundation (CSF), as a result of requests from parents, students, and the community, has developed a WASC accredited, fee-based, summer school program for the purpose of providing classes for students interested in accelerating their progress toward graduation.  The program offers a variety of in-person courses as well as online options.  More information is available here. 

The agreement between CVUSD and CSF outlines each party's responsibilities for utilizing District staffing and facilities.  

ALTERNATIVES:

     1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding, as proposed.

     2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding, as amended.

     3. Do not approve the Memorandum of Understanding.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

The agreement allows the Conejo Schools Foundation to offer accelerated programming that benefits the students of Conejo Valley Unified School District. 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Victor P. Hayek

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Conejo Schools Foundation and Conejo Valley Unified School District for the use of space at the District Office?

BACKGROUND:

The Conejo Schools Foundation (CSF), has utilized a small office since 2003 located at 1400 East Janss Road (District Office) to conduct its business that benefits the students of our community.  The agreement between CVUSD and CSF outlines each party's responsibilities for utilizing District Office space.  

ALTERNATIVES:

     1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding, as proposed.

     2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding, as amended.

     3. Do not approve the Memorandum of Understanding.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

The agreement allows the Conejo Schools Foundation to continue to use office space at the Conejo Valley Unified School District offices. 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Victor P. Hayek

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the disposal of surplus and obsolete equipment?

BACKGROUND:

The items listed on the attached pages are surplus or obsolete.  Some items have become unserviceable and/or cost more to repair than they are worth. Governing Board Policy 3270, Sale and Disposal of Personal Property, authorizes the Director of Purchasing to advertise, sell, auction, dispose or donate obsolete and surplus district-owned personal property per attached list.  Unless otherwise directed, any proceeds from sale of items will be deposited to the general fund.

ALTERNATIVES:

      1.  Approve the Disposal of Surplus and Obsolete Equipment list as submitted.

      2.  Approve the Disposal of Surplus and Obsolete Equipment list as amended.

      3.  Do not approve the Disposal of Surplus and Obsolete Equipment List.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

Education Code #17545 requires approval by the Board of Education prior to disposal of surplus and obsolete equipment.

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: COEL-004459            Stipulated Award

Claim No: COEM-004511           Stipulated Award

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the Compromise and Release or Stipulated Awards as submitted.
2. Approve the Compromise and Release or Stipulated Awards as amended.
3. Do not approve the Compromise and Release or Stipulated Awards.

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 approve amendments to Administrative Regulation 4144/4244/4344 – Complaints?

BACKGROUND:

This regulation amendment deletes outdated reference to the use of the William’s complaint procedures for complaints alleging the failure to provide intensive instruction to students who did not pass the high school exit exam by the end of grade 12.

ALTERNATIVES:

     1.  Approve amendments to Administrative Regulation 4144/4244/4344 – Complaints, as submitted.

     2.  Approve amendments to Administrative Regulation 4144/4244/4344 – Complaints, as amended.

     3.  Do not approve amendments to Administrative Regulation 4144/4244/4344 – Complaints, as submitted.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

These amendments will keep our administrative regulations current with new law.

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 replacement of Board Policy 4119.21, 4219.21, 4319.21 – Professional Standards?

BACKGROUND:

This Board policy replacement will serve to bring forward a dated policy while also reflecting changes recently made by new law AB 500. AB 500 now requires any district that has an employee code of conduct addressing employee interactions with students to post that section of its code of conduct on each school's web site and to provide it to parents/guardians at the beginning of the school year.

ALTERNATIVES:

     1.     Approve replacement of Board Policy 4119.21, /4219.21 / 4319.21 – Professional Standards, as submitted

     2.     Approve replacement of Board Policy 4119.21/ 4219.21/ 4319.21 – Professional Standards, as amended.

     3.     Do not approve replacement of Board Policy 4119.21/ 4219.21/ 4319.21 – Professional Standards, as submitted.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

This replacement will keep our board policies current with new law and will keep our community informed of CVUSD’s employee code of conduct.

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 amendments to Board Policy and replacement of Administrative Regulation 5141.52 – Suicide Prevention?

BACKGROUND:

These amendments reflect new law AB 2246 mandating districts serving grades 7-12 to adopt policy on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention by the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. Additionally they reveal the mandate to address any related staff development to be provided to teachers in grades 7-12 to address the needs of specified high-risk student populations. Lastly both, policy and regulation amendments include best practices in prevention, intervention, and postvention such as; student instruction, crisis intervention procedures, follow-up care for a student who threatens or attempts suicide, and the provision of counseling and other postvention strategies to reduce suicide contagion.

ALTERNATIVES:

     1.  Approve amendments to Board Policy and replacement of Administrative Regulation 5141.52 – Suicide Prevention, as submitted.

     2.  Approve amendments to Board Policy and replacement of Administrative Regulation 5141.52 – Suicide Prevention, as amended.

    3. Do not approve amendments to Board Policy and replacement of Administrative Regulation 5141.52 – Suicide Prevention, as submitted.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

These amendments and replacement 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 5144 – Discipline?

BACKGROUND:

Policy is updated to reflect NEW LAW (SB 250) which requires districts to ensure that any discipline imposed on a student does not result in the denial or delay of a nutritionally adequate meal to the student.

ALTERNATIVES:

     1.  Approve amendments to Board Policy 5144 – Discipline, as submitted.

     2.  Approve amendments to Board Policy 5144 – Discipline, as amended.

     3.  Do not approve amendments to Board Policy 5144 – Discipline, 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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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.

For Board review and discussion.

For Board review and discussion.

For Board review and discussion.

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS

PRIL 3

APRIL 17

MAY 1

MAY 15

JUNE 5

JUNE 19

4:00 p.m. Discussion Session (if noted on the agenda) 

5:00 p.m. Closed Session

6:00 p.m. Open Session

Location: Conejo Valley High School, 1402 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks

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