(Closed Session items only). 

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Reports from Student Reporters:

Century Academy: Nick Capobianco

Conejo Valley High School: Joe Cardenas

Newbury Park High School: Thomas Kitchell

Thousand Oaks High School: Haylee Dahlgren

Westlake High School: Scott Pugh

Conejo Council PTA (CCPTA), Rocky Capobianco, President

Conejo Schools Foundation (CSF), Mike Soules, President

District Advisory Council (DAC), Cindy Mayling, President

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.

The Governing Board will convene a public hearing to receive public testimony concerning the composition of potential trustee voting areas associated with the District’s transition to a by-trustee area election system in advance of the preparation of draft trustee voting area plans by the District’s demographer. 

To view the District Map Drafts presented at the Board meeting on 1/22/19 and the Additional District Draft Maps added on 1/30/19, please click on the following link and select, "UPDATED District Map Drafts-CVRA." 
 

http://www.conejousd.org/Community/By-Trustee-Area-Election-System

ISSUE:
 

Shall the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Conejo Valley Unified School District (“District”) and California Lutheran University (“CLU”) for a Teaching Internship Program for the term of 01/01/2019, through 01/01/2024?

CLU has established an approved program of special training to provide clinical experience through supervised teaching to students enrolled in the Multiple Subject, Single Subject and Education Specialist initial teaching credential programs.  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 agreement for the CLU Teaching Internship Program, as submitted.
2. Approve the agreement for the CLU Teaching Internship Program, as amended.
3. Do not approve the agreement for the CLU Teaching Internship Program.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:
 

The District wishes to continue to collaborate with CLU in the educational process of future teachers.

LCAP GOAL:

__X___ Goal 1          _____ Goal 2           _____ Goal 3          _____ Goal 4   

Respectfully submitted,

Dr. Mark McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Jeanne Valentine

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education appoint a Career Technical Education (CTE) 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 High Schools and Assessment – Mr. Brian Mercer
2. Director of Special Education – Ms. Erika Johnson
3. Local Business Owner – Mr. Terry McCallum
4. Conejo Schools Foundation – Paula Nathan
5. CVUSD Parent – Ms. Mary Anne Van Zuyle
6. CVUSD Parent – Dr. Amy Chen
7. President/CEO, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce – Ms. Jill Lederer
8. Executive Director, Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County (EDD) – TBD (Executive Director position is currently vacant)
9. Director, Career Education Center/ROP – Ms. Juliet Herman
10. Principal, Career Education Center/ROP – Ms. Giselle D. Bice
11. Workforce Education Coalition – Ms. Mary Beth Jacobsen
12. CTE Grant Coordinator, Moorpark College – Ms. Karen Miles
13. Three CVUSD Career Education Coordinators – Mr. Nick Guerin, Ms. Jane  Carlson, and Dr. Laurie Looker
14. High School Counselor – Ms. Tina Coleman
15. CVUSD CTE teachers – Ms. Liz Burnett – NPHS; Mr. Ryan Thompson – TOHS; Mr. Dave Tyler – WHS, Mr. Cameron White – CVHS
16. CVUSD CTE students:
    1. WHS - Ryan Bough, Sruthi Rangarajan
    2. TOHS – Kathlynn Hansted-Meadors
    3. NPHS – Jonah Judd, Jessica Hunnitcutt, Paige Householder, Delaney Small, Ainsley Shapiro
    4. CVHS – Robert Strong
17. CVUSD CTE parents
    1. WHS – Ms. Deanne Chen
    2. TOHS – Ms. Laura Ziff
    3. NPHS – Ms. Jill Judd and Ms. Brenda Small
    4. CVHS – Ms. Kaiesha Strong
18. CTE Articulation Committee Chair – Mr. Jason Klinger
19. C.I.T.Y. Internship Program – Ms. Francine Sprigel  
20. Board of Education member –  Ms. Sandee Everett
21. Board of Education member – Ms. Jenny Fitzgerald

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.

LCAP GOAL: 

           Goal 1                     Goal 2               x      Goal 3                     Goal 4

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Brian Mercer, Director, High Schools and Assessment for

Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy 6142.3 – Civic Education?

BACKGROUND:

The Board Policy is updated to add a new section on "Student Voter Registration" containing material formerly in BP 1400 - Relations Between Governmental Agencies and the Schools. The policy also reflects new law (AB 24, 2017) which establishes the State Seal of Civic Engagement to recognize high school graduates who have demonstrated excellence in civic education and participation based on criteria to be approved by the State Board of Education by January 31, 2021. Examples of activities that link civic knowledge to practical experience have been expanded to reflect additional concepts in the state curriculum framework.

ALTERNATIVES:

     1.  Approve amendments to Board Policy 6142.3 – Civic Education, as submitted.

     2.  Approve amendments to Board Policy 6142.3 – Civic Education, as amended.

     3.  Do not approve amendments to Board Policy 6142.3 – Civic Education, as submitted.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

These amendments will keep our board policies current with new law.

LCAP GOAL: 

    x       Goal 1                     Goal 2              x      Goal 3                     Goal 4

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 amendment of Administrative Regulation 3311.1 – California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures?

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 Administrative Regulation 3311.1 reflects new law (AB 2249) which revises the threshold amounts that determine the process that may be used to award contracts for public works. The Regulation has also been revised to clarify requirements for informal bid notifications that must be sent to contractors and/or construction journals.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the amendment of Administrative Regulation 3311.1 – California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures, as submitted.
2. Approve the amendment of Administrative Regulation 3311.1 – California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures, as amended.
3. Do not approve the amendment of Administrative Regulation 3311.1 – California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

The recommended amendments will make the District’s Administrative Regulation reflect current law(s).

LCAP GOAL: 

_X_ Goal 1          _X_ Goal 2         _X_ Goal 3         _X_ Goal 4

LEGEND:

Black/Bold – new language from GAMUT

Black/Bold/Italics – new language created by CVUSD staff

Red – notes provided for information only

Strikeouts – language recommended for removal

Submitted by:

Mark W. McLaughlin Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Deputy Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6164.4 - Identification And Evaluation of Individuals for Special Education?

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.

This policy has been updated to reflect requirements to identify students with disabilities who may be in need of special education related services. (Education Code 56302).

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6164.4 - Identification And Evaluation of Individuals for Special Education, as submitted.
2. Approve amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6164.4 - Identification And Evaluation of Individuals for Special Education, as amended.
3. Do not approve amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6164.4 - Identification And Evaluation of Individuals for Special Education.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 2

RATIONALE:

The amendments will keep our Board policy and Administrative Regulation current with new law.

LCAP GOAL: 

     x     Goal 1                     Goal 2                     Goal 3              x       Goal 4

Legend

Black/Bold – language from GAMUT

Black/Bold/Italics – language created by CVUSD staff

Red – notes provided for information only

Strikeouts – language recommended for removal

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Lisa A. Miller

Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6164.6 - Identification And Education Under Section 504?

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.

This policy has been updated to add requirement to address the needs of students with disabilities in the district's local control and accountability plan. Regulation updated to reflect NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS (81 Fed. Reg. 53203) which primarily revise definitions used in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6164.6 - Identification And Education Under Section 504, as submitted.
2. Approve amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6164.6 - Identification And Education Under Section 504, as amended.
3. Do not approve amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6164.6 - Identification And Education Under Section 504.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

The amendments will keep our Board policy and Administrative Regulation current with new law.

LCAP GOAL: 

     x     Goal 1                     Goal 2                     Goal 3                x     Goal 4

Legend

Black/Bold – language from GAMUT

Black/Bold/Italics – language created by CVUSD staff

Red – notes provided for information only

Strikeouts – language recommended for removal

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Lisa A. Miller

Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services

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1.  Certificated Service:

      A.  Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions

           Order #:  No items.

      B.  New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status:  Regular Education Teachers

           Order #:  R18-174 - R18-176

2.  Certificated Service - Exempt:

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

           Order #:  No items.

3.  Classified Service:

      A.  Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions

           Orders #:  C18-598 - C18-613

      B.  New Employment (Prob to Perm) / Assignment Change / Change in Status

           Orders #: C18-614 - C18-637

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

           Orders #: C18-638 - C18-645

4.  Classified Service - Exempt:

      A.  Walk-on Coach

           Orders #:  E18-828 - E18-849

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

           Orders #:  E18-850 - E18-858

LCAP GOAL: 

          Goal 1              X       Goal 2                     Goal 3                     Goal 4

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve a contract for Residential Treatment Center placement for student #24-18/19?

BACKGROUND:

The needs of student #24-18/19 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 12/19/2018 through 6/30/2019. Total cost for this residential treatment center placement is $90,610.00, less reimbursement (from SELPA Mental Health Fund) of $70,810.00, and less District income of $3,223.00. The Total District Cost is $16,577.00.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve a contract for the recommended Residential Treatment Center placement for this student, as submitted.
2. Approve a contract for the recommended Residential Treatment Center placement for this student, as amended.
3. Do not approve a contract for the recommended Residential Treatment Center 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.

LCAP GOAL: 

__ Goal 1          __ Goal 2         __ Goal 3        __ Goal 4     _X_ N/A
 

Respectfully submitted:

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Erika Johnson

Director, Special Education on behalf of
 

Lisa Miller

Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve a contract for Residential Treatment Center placement for student #25-18/19?

BACKGROUND:

The needs of student #25-18/19 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 1/15/19 through 6/30/2019. Total cost for this residential treatment center placement is $67,011.97, less reimbursement (from SELPA Mental Health Fund) of $55,001.09, and less District income of $2,871.40. The Total District Cost is $9,139.48.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve a contract for the recommended Residential Treatment Center placement for this student, as submitted.
2. Approve a contract for the recommended Residential Treatment Center placement for this student, as amended.
3. Do not approve a contract for the recommended Residential Treatment Center 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.

LCAP GOAL: 

__ Goal 1          __ Goal 2         __ Goal 3        __ Goal 4     _X_ N/A
 

Respectfully submitted:

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Erika Johnson

Director, Special Education on behalf of
 

Lisa Miller

Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the Services Agreement with Riddell for football helmet and shoulder pad reconditioning?

BACKGROUND:

Three high schools within the CVUSD use reconditioning services annually, and it was determined that we should benchmark pricing to get the best overall costs and services. As a result, CVUSD participated in a joint RFQ with Simi Valley USD, Moorpark USD, and Oxnard Union High School District for football helmet and shoulder pad reconditioning services. Three vendors participated in the RFQ which concluded on November 1, 2018. Quotes were evaluated and it was determined that Riddell provided the best overall cost. Attached is the services agreement for review which is being signed individually by each of the school districts that participated in the RFQ.

ALTERNATIVES:

          1. Approve the services agreement with Riddell, as submitted.

          2. Do not approve the services agreement with Riddell.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

Approval of this services agreement will result in substantial savings to Conejo Valley Unified School District’s high school football programs.

LCAP GOAL: 

_X_ Goal 1          __ Goal 2         __ Goal 3         _X_ Goal 4

FISCAL IMPACT:

Riddell is the current provider of services for reconditioning to the CVUSD. The RFQ yielded a slightly better cost than previous costs. The actual fiscal impact will depend on the types of reconditioning that takes place annually.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Jon A. Aasted

Director, Purchasing Services

On behalf of,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Deputy 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 contracts, for projects awarded by the Conejo Valley Unified School District?

BACKGROUND:

The Conejo Valley Unified School District entered into contracts, for various projects, that are complete and have been inspected by District staff, as follows: 

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the execution and filing of a Notice of Completion for the contracts, as listed.
2. Approve the execution and filing of a Notice of Completion for the contracts, as amended.
3. Do not approve the execution and filing of a Notice of Completion for the contracts.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

Filing a Notice of Completion will allow retention payment to the contractors for the work performed. 

LCAP GOAL: 

__ Goal 1          __ Goal 2         __ Goal 3         __ Goal 4     _X_ N/A

FISCAL IMPACT:

Bond Measure I Endowment: $63,626.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Tim McCabe

Director, Planning and Construction

on behalf of

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Deputy 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 will be brought forward for approval.  The attached report for the period of January 4, 2019, through January 8, 2019, 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:

1. Approve the Purchase Order Report, as submitted.
2. Approve the Purchase Order Report, as amended.
3. Do not approve the Purchase Order Report.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

Approval of these purchase orders will allow the District to continue its operations.  The administrator responsible for the appropriate budget account has approved all purchase orders.

LCAP GOAL: 

_X_ Goal 1          _X_ Goal 2         _X_ Goal 3         _X_ Goal 4

FISCAL IMPACT:

General Fund: $129,262.29

Bond Measure I Endowment: $162,379.48

Developer Donation Fund: $46,699.87

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Jon Aasted

Director, Purchasing

on behalf of

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Deputy 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 the attached list.  Unless otherwise directed, any proceeds from the sale of items will be deposited into 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 the disposal of surplus and obsolete equipment.

LCAP GOAL: 

__ Goal 1          __ Goal 2         __ Goal 3         __ Goal 4     _X_ N/A

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Jon Aasted

Director, Purchasing

on behalf of

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Deputy Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the development and implementation of 2018-2019 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs)?

BACKGROUND:

Since November 1988, state law has required all public schools receiving state funding to annually prepare and distribute a SARC no later than February 1^st of each year. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school.

SARCs are profiles that provide general information about the school and its students. The profile summarizes the school's mission, goals, and accomplishments. State law requires that the SARC contain all of the following: demographic data, school safety and climate for learning information, academic data, school completion (district) rates, class sizes, teacher and staff information, curriculum and instruction descriptions, postsecondary preparation information, and fiscal and expenditure data.

Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities.  Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC.

The complete SARC documents are on file for Board of Education review in the Instructional Services office and are published on the CVUSD website.  Schools are required to notify all parents about the availability of the School Accountability Report Cards which can be obtained both online and in paper (by request).

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the development and implementation of 2018-2019 School Accountability Report Cards.
2. Do not approve the development and implementation of 2018-2019 School Accountability Report Cards.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

The schools have compiled the necessary information for the SARCs as required by law.

LCAP GOAL: 

           Goal 1                     Goal 2               x      Goal 3                     Goal 4

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Kenny Loo, Director of Middle Schools and Professional Learning

On behalf of:

Luis Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, State and Federal Program Coordinator

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve Title I School-Level Parent Involvement Policies for Acacia, Conejo, Glenwood, Ladera, and Walnut?

BACKGROUND:

Schools receiving Title I funds are required to develop a school-level parent involvement policy that reflects the CVUSD Board adopted guidelines outlined in Board Policy 6020–Parent Involvement. 

The parent involvement policy is developed by the School Site Council.  The policy confirms the importance of parent involvement for ensuring a quality education for students in addition to enumerating opportunities for parent involvement.

The School Site Council reviews the policy on an annual basis just as Board Policy 6020 is reviewed by the District Advisory Committee.  The Title I schools are required to send both the school and District parent involvement policies to each of their families after receiving CVUSD Board approval.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve Title I School-Level Parent Involvement Policies for Acacia, Conejo, Glenwood, Ladera, and Walnut, as submitted.
2. Approve Title I School-Level Parent Involvement Policies for Acacia, Conejo, Glenwood, Ladera, and Walnut, as amended.
3. Do not approve Title I School-Level Parent Involvement Policies for Acacia, Conejo, Glenwood, Ladera, and Walnut.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

This approval will ensure compliance with federal programs.

LCAP GOAL: 

           Goal 1                     Goal 2               X      Goal 3                     Goal 4

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Sonia Wilson, Director, Elementary Education for

Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the expenditure of $180,100 to be paid to Camp Ramah in California, for the food and lodging of sixth grade students, classroom teachers, and staff participating in the District’s Outdoor Education program in the 2018-2019 school year?

BACKGROUND:

Camp Ramah in California is in a nearby and well-maintained facility that meets our District’s needs. Sixth grade students and teachers participate in this four-day and three-night program, which is an enriching experience for our students. The Outdoor Education curriculum focuses on the California 6^th Grade Science Content Standards. The cost for Outdoor Education in 2018-2019 will be $250 per CVUSD student. If a parent is unable or unwilling to pay, a student will not be denied the opportunity to attend.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve the expenditure of funds to Camp Ramah in California, as submitted.
2. Approve the expenditure of funds to Camp Ramah in California, as amended.
3. Do not approve the expenditure of funds to Camp Ramah in California, as submitted.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

Camp Ramah emerged as an ideal replacement to Camp Bloomfield. District and Camp Ramah staff have worked closely together to organize Outdoor School in a very short time. Outdoor School has been a long-standing academic and community-building experience for 6^th Grade students. There is a strong connection between classroom learning and hands-on experiences, which provide a relevant and rigorous look at science.

LCAP:

__X__ Goal 1         _____ Goal 2         _____ Goal 3         _____ Goal 4

FISCAL IMPACT:

$180,100 will be paid to Camp Ramah in California with general funds and revenue collected from student cost.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Kenneth Loo, Director, Middle Schools for

Luis Lichtl, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.13 - Response to Immigration Enforcement?

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.

(BP/AR added) The new policy and regulation reflect new law (AB 699) which mandates districts to adopt, by July 1, 2018, policy consistent with the model policy developed by the California Attorney General, including policy related to the district's response to requests by law enforcement for access to information, students, or school grounds for immigration enforcement purposes and actions to be taken in the event that a student's family member is detained or deported. The policy also reflects new law (SB 31) which prohibits districts from compiling or assisting federal government authorities with compiling a list, registry, or database based on students' national origin, ethnicity, or religion.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Approve Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.13 - Response to Immigration Enforcement, as submitted.
2. Approve Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.13 - Response to Immigration Enforcement, as amended.
3. Do not approve Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.13 - Response to Immigration Enforcement.

RECOMMENDATION:

Alternative 1

RATIONALE:

The adoption of Board policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.13 - Response to Immigration Enforcement, will keep our District current with new law.

LCAP GOAL: 

     x     Goal 1                     Goal 2                     Goal 3              x       Goal 4

Legend

Black/Bold – language from GAMUT

Black/Bold/Italics – language created by CVUSD staff

Red – notes provided for information only

Strikeouts – language recommended for removal

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Lisa A. Miller

Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services

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FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS:

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

12:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Special Board Meeting - Discussion Session 

Location: Conejo Valley High School (CVUSD Board Room), 1402 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks

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