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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.
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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 Board Bylaw 9260 - Legal Protection, as submitted?
INFORMATION:
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 bylaw was globally adopted by the Board of Education on July 1, 2008. The Board discussed incorporating changes to this bylaw, based on CSBA's GAMUT update from July 1, 2003, during the Board meeting on March 13, 2018. A note has been added back into this bylaw from the original GAMUT language to clarify the determination of the Board's personal liability.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the recommended applicants to serve on the Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee?
BACKGROUND:
Proposition 39 governs the District’s general obligation bonds and requires the establishment of an Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. On November 4, 2014, voters residing within the Conejo Valley Unified School District passed Measure I, a $197,000,000 bond measure that authorizes funding for needed repairs, upgrades, and new construction projects to the District’s schools. Proposition 39 required a 55% supermajority for approval; Measure I was passed with a 65.28% approval rate.
State law requires that after a bond authorized under Proposition 39 is passed, the local school Board must appoint an Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee to work with the District.
Pursuant to Education Code Section 15278(b), the purpose of the Independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee shall be to inform the public concerning the District’s expenditure of Measure I bond proceeds; review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that Measure I bond proceeds were expended only for the purposes set forth in Measure I; and present to the Board in a public session, an annual written report outlining their activities and conclusions regarding the expenditure of Measure I bond proceeds.
According to the Bylaws, the members will serve a term of two years, commencing as of the date of appointment by the Board. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms. Members whose terms have expired may continue to serve on the Committee until a successor has been appointed. Vacant positions are recruited in accordance with the Bylaws, and the District advertises in the local newspaper, on its website, and in other customary forums, as well as soliciting appropriate local groups for applications. A subcommittee made up of two Board members appointed by the Board President, and the Superintendent, review applications and make recommendations to the Board. The full Board may approve the recommendations. The deadline to submit an application was June 28, 2019, at 12:00 p.m.
There are five Committee positions to be filled: Parent Organization position; parent/guardian position; Business Organization position; Senior Citizens' Organization position; Taxpayer Organization position.
After reviewing the applications and conducting interviews, the subcommittee comprised of President Betsy Connolly, Vice President Cindy Goldberg and Superintendent Dr. Mark McLaughlin recommends the Board appoint the following candidates:
RATIONALE:
Approving the subcommittee’s recommendations will keep the Conejo Valley Unified School District Board in compliance with state law and Proposition 39.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the Purchase Order Report for fund 672 - Health and Welfare?
INFORMATION:
The Board of Education expects that purchase orders for fund 672 - Health and Welfare, will be brought forward for approval. The attached report for the period of June 12, 2019, through July 31, 2019, is presented for approval. Purchase orders have been approved by the department administrator as a necessary expense for the instructional or support program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
2018-2019
Health & Welfare: $20.76
2019-2020
Health & Welfare: $27,673,362.00
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 warrant lists for June and July 2019?
INFORMATION:
Warrant summaries for June and July includes warrants paid for the period of June 1, 2019, through July 31, 2019. Expenditures outlined in the attachments are in accordance with the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 Budget Parameters. Expenses recorded for each fund will increase by the dollar amount listed, including payroll reports.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Susan Tucker
Director, Fiscal Services
On behalf of,
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Deputy 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:
1. Certificated Service:
A. Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions
Order #: No items.
B. New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status: Administrators, Regular/Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists
Order #: R19-001 - R19-120
2. Certificated Service - Exempt:
A. New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status: Exempt Specialists
Order #: E19-001 - E19-007
3. Classified Service:
A. Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions
Order #: C19-001 - C19-003
B. New Employment (Prob to Perm) / Assignment Change / Change in Status
Orders #: C19-004 - C19-051
C. Substitute / Provisional / Additional Assignment / Change in Status
Orders #: C19-052 - C19-058
4. Classified Service - Exempt:
A. Walk-on Coach
Orders #: E19-001 - E19-010
B. Campus Supervisor, Proctor, Specialist, Student Helper, Others
Orders #: E19-011 - E19-037
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the annual renewal contract with 24 Hour Fitness, as submitted?
INFORMATION:
As a corporate partner, 24 Hour fitness provides the District with services for employees to join the club at a reduced rate. This agreement renews the existing plan for the 2019-20 school year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Annual cost of $1,480.00 to the Wellness Fund.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Jeanne Valentine
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a Directed Teaching, Practicum Experiences and/or Fieldwork Experiences Agreement with the University of La Verne?
INFORMATION:
The University of La Verne has established an approved program of special training to allow students to gain the necessary fieldwork, practicum, and teaching, counseling, psychology, and administrative services experiences by interacting with and observing, assessing/assessment of students and teachers, counselors, psychologists, and administrators, and teaching classes. The District has the clinical setting and supervision needed by the University of La Verne trainees as part of their practical learning experience.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Jeanne Valentine
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a Student Teaching Agreement with California State University, Northridge?
INFORMATION:
California State University, Northridge has established an approved program of special training to allow students to gain the necessary practicum and teaching experiences by interacting with and observing and assessing/assessment of students and classes. The District has the setting and supervision needed by California State University, Northridge as part of their practical learning experience.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Jeanne Valentine
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve an Educational Practicum or Student Teaching Internship Agreement with Kansas State University?
INFORMATION:
Kansas State University has established an approved program of special training to allow students to gain the necessary fieldwork, practicum, and teaching experiences by interacting with and observing and assessing/assessment of students and classes. The District has the supervision needed by Kansas State University trainees as part of their practical learning experience.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Jeanne Valentine
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve an overnight trip for Sycamore Middle School to participate in the 7th grade Outdoor Leadership Camp at Canyon Creek Camp?
INFORMATION:
Sycamore Canyon Middle School requests permission to take 7th Grade students on its annual Outdoor Leadership Camp at Canyon Creek Camp in Lake Hughes, CA, from October 1, 2019, to October 3, 2019. The students will be accompanied by Assistant Principal Cheryl Moncourtois, Counselor Nicole Vitto, certificated teachers, and the staff from the ALL IT TAKES Foundation. The group will travel approximately 61 miles to Canyon Creek Camp by District bus and return via District bus. This trip provides 7th Grade students with real-world connections to environmental science, and opportunities to extend learnings from the 5th Grade "Stand Proud" curriculum. This trip is essential in teaching and developing the school's philosophy of "Notice, Choose, Act," a framework for students to make positive decisions at school and in the community. The students will miss three full days of school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students will be required to receive their teachers’ permission prior to leaving on the trip. This trip will be paid, in part, through a donation from the ALL IT TAKES Foundation. No student will be excluded from participation due to a lack of sufficient funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approximately $41,200 paid through ASB funds, student donations, and a donation from All It Takes Foundation to pay for travel and accommodations of students and required certificated staff.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Kenny Loo
Director, Middle Schools and Professional Learning
On behalf of,
Lou Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a watercraft request for Newbury Park High School’s Ecology Study on Santa Cruz Island?
INFORMATION:
Ms. Debbie Dogancay, Ms. Heidi Koenig, and Ms. Lani Alamillo, all Newbury Park High School teachers, request permission to take 28 students to Santa Cruz Island. The GIS Environmental Science class will be studying the numerous restoration projects that have taken place on the island. The students will be able to see, first-hand, the ecological results of the projects on the guided tour.
The trip will take place on Friday, September 20, 2019. The students will miss one day of school and are required to obtain permission from their teachers prior to leaving on the trip. The students will travel via bus and boat.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$2,100.00 to be paid for by the DATA grant.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Brian Mercer
Director, High Schools and Assessment
On behalf of,
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a contract with Pegleg Entertainment?
INFORMATION:
Pegleg Entertainment will provide services related to the Associated Student Body at Newbury Park High School. Pegleg Entertainment will provide event planning, entertainment, DJ and stage packages for the 2019 Homecoming Dance, 2019 Winter Rally, 2020 Winter Dance, 2020 Spring Rally, and the 2020 Finale Rally.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$38,500 will be paid for by ASB funds.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Brian Mercer
Director, High Schools and Assessment
On behalf of,
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education pre-authorize overnight trips for high school fall co-curricular teams that may advance to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs or state competition?
INFORMATION:
The high school fall 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 the final local competitions. The following activities many be involved: football, cross-country, girls’ tennis, girls’ volleyball, girls’ golf, girls’ field hockey, and boys’ water polo.
For athletic events, CIF will reimburse 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 paid 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.
All parents of participants will receive the necessary information, an outline of the itinerary, and a list of student and adult participants. Appropriate forms will be submitted to the Director of High Schools and Assessment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
TBD
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Brian Mercer
Director, High Schools and Assessment
On behalf of,
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a contract with All It Takes?
INFORMATION:
All It Takes will provide Leadership Development Through Physical Education (LDTPE) training to CVUSD PE Specialists at our seven Title I elementary schools (Acacia, Conejo, Glenwood, Ladera, Madrona, Maple, Walnut) and Banyan Elementary. Additionally, all third, fourth and fifth grade students at the eight aforementioned schools will have on-site LDTPE direct service programming. LDTPE, through their PE programs, teaches youth critical social-emotional skills that are immediately reproducible in their school settings, thus increasing kind action, personal accountability, confidence, and an intrinsic desire to look after one another in all campus settings.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$52,575.00 to be paid from Title I funds.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Sonia Wilson
Director, Elementary Education
On behalf of,
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education grant permission for fourth grade students from EARTHS Magnet School to attend a trip to Anacapa Island, California?
INFORMATION:
Three fourth grade teachers (TBD) from EARTHS Magnet School request permission to take 96 students to Anacapa Island, California, on Friday, May 15, 2020. The students will miss one day of school. This field trip will be the culmination activity of the year where students study marine ecosystems and environmental factors that affect our ocean systems. Students will participate in the testing of water quality, observe and identify island marine and wildlife and look at the microcosm of the island's watershed compared to the mainland's watershed. Students will hike through the National Park Services Nature Conservancy with trained island guides and identify native plants. The students will travel by bus to Ventura Harbor and then by an Island Packers Cruises boat to Anacapa Island. The students will be chaperoned by three fourth grade teachers, parent chaperones and Mr. Jeff Rickert, Principal, EARTHS Magnet School. This trip is supported by EARTHS PTA. No students will be excluded from participation due to a lack of sufficient funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$6,620.00 will be paid by student fundraising and EARTHS PTA.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Sonia Wilson,
Director, Elementary Education
On behalf of,
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of approve a contract with Riverside Insights?
INFORMATION:
Riverside Insights produces the easyCBM assessment system which is designed to give teachers insight into which of their students may need additional instructional supports as well as provide a means by which they can measure the effectiveness of their teaching. System reports provide information that supports evidence-based decision-making, and the Interventions interface streamlines the process of keeping track of the students' instructional program, a feature that can be used for student study team meetings and parent conferences.
The system includes a variety of curriculum-based measures in the content areas of early literacy in both English and Spanish as well as oral reading fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. In addition, it offers mathematics measures that align to the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, with built-in read-aloud and Spanish translation accommodations. The easyCBM assessment system wil be used as a support to the mandatory dyslexia screener and provide data for teachers and elementary school sites in their implementation of MTSS.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$6,607.50 to be paid from 0290 (elementary instruction)
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Sonia Wilson
Director, Elementary Education
On behalf of,
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the contracts listed below?
INFORMATION:
Education Code 17604 states “wherever in this code the power to contract is invested in the governing board of the school district or any member thereof, the power may by a majority vote of the board be delegated to its district superintendent, or to any persons that he or she may designate, or if there be no district superintendent then to any other officer or employee of the district that the board may designate. The delegation of power may be limited as to time, money or subject matter or may be a blanket authorization in advance of its exercise, all as the governing board may direct. However, no contract made pursuant to the delegation and authorization shall be valid or constitute an enforceable obligation against the district unless and until the same shall have been approved or ratified by the governing board, the approval or ratification to be evidenced by a motion of the board duly passed and adopted.” Therefore, all contracts are presented to the Board of Education for approval. Contracts over $5,000 will be
presented individually as a separate board agenda item.
|
Company |
Activity |
School |
Amount |
LCAP Goal |
|
Thousand Oaks Library |
Pop-up Library Program |
DO |
.00 |
1 |
|
Cornerstone Photography |
School Portraits |
LCR |
.00 |
1, 4 |
|
Scott Backovich |
Assembly Speaker |
LCR |
$2,500 |
1, 4 |
|
Pixabooth |
Photo Booth |
LCR |
$1,950 |
1 |
|
Jolly Jumps |
Back to School Dance |
LCR |
$535 |
1, 4 |
|
Monarch Photography |
School Photos |
NPH |
.00 |
1, 4 |
|
Empire Cabling |
Cable Installation |
WHS |
$4,872.16 |
1, 3, 4 |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Schools will pay for these activities with site funds and/or PTA/PFA funds.
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 a contract with Mr. Tom Kuznkowski?
INFORMATION:
Mr. Kuznkowski will provide entertainment to the entire student body of Be Me Preschool. He will provide services two days per month and at the end of year Promotion Celebration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$3,420.00 wil be paid by Be Me Preschool funds.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Erika Johnson
Director, Special Education
On behalf of,
Lisa A. Miller, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a contract with EdFiles?
INFORMATION:
EdFiles will provide a high security electronic storage system for Conejo Valley Unified School District's special education records. The use of EdFiles allows our District to be more efficient in storage space, labor costs, and reduces the risk of the files being destroyed in a fire or other natural disaster.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$5,616.00 funded from the Special Education budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Lisa A. Miller, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a contract with Lourdes G. Campbell and Associates?
INFORMATION:
Lourdes G. Campbell and Associates will provide language interpreter services as needed to the Conejo Valley Unified School District for meetings, graduation ceremonies and other school events.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$14,000.00 funded from the Special Education budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Erika Johnson
Director, Special Education
On behalf of,
Lisa A. Miller, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a contract for residential placement for Student #34-18/19?
INFORMATION:
Special Education classes and services for Student #34-18/19 cannot be met by the District and/or County at this time. Therefore, in order to provide placement of this student at the recommended educational setting, a contract number must be established for the period of 6/20/2019, through 6/30/2019. The total cost for this residential placement is $4,635.95, less reimbursement (from SELPA Mental Health Fund) of $3,683.10, and less District income of $146.50. The total District cost is $806.35.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Special Education Fund: $806.35.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Erika Johnson
Director, Special Education
On behalf of,
Lisa A. Miller, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve a contract for an Independent Educational Evaluation with Mary Large, Ph.D?
INFORMATION:
Per a previous Board approved settlement agreement for OAH Case No's: 2019040130/2019030167, the District has agreed to provide an Independent Educational Evaluation. This contract will approve services to be provided by Mary Large, Ph.D.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Special Education Fund: $4,825.00.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Erika Johnson
Director, Special Education
On behalf of,
Lisa A. Miller, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services
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ISSUE:
The Board of Education is required to approve the Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints for the quarter ending June 30, 2019.
INFORMATION:
California Education Code §35186 requires that the Superintendent or designee report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all Williams Uniform Complaints on a quarterly basis to the Board of Education and to the County Superintendent of Schools. The attached Quarterly Report includes the number of complaints (zero) by general subject area with the number of resolved and unresolved complaints.
Respectfully submitted,
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 accept the GASB 75 Actuarial Valuation?
INFORMATION:
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is a national body that sets the standards for governmental accounting and financial reporting. Generally, these are the accounting standards that state and local governments, as well as school districts, use when preparing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
The GASB issued Statement No. 75, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Post Employment Benefits Other than Pensions (Statement 75), in June 2015. Statement 75 replaces the requirements of GASB Statement No. 45 Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Post Employment Benefits Other Than Pensions, (Statement 45) and issues new standards for defined benefit OPEB and defined contribution OPEB provided to employees of state and local governments through OPEB plans. Its intent is to improve accounting and financial reporting by requiring an OPEB liability to be reported on the face of the financial statements rather than in the accompanying notes (as previously required by Statement 45). GASB 75 eliminated the Net OPEB obligation and replaced it with the full value of the unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (referred to as the Net OPEB liability in GASB 75 terms).
Other post employment benefits (OPEB) are employee benefits other than pensions that are received after employment ends and include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and other related benefits.
The agreement for services to prepare this compliance report was approved on December 4, 2018. This report summarizes the GASB actuarial valuation for the Conejo Valley Unified School District's Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Health & Welfare Fund: $2,250
Respectfully submitted,
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 an agreement with School Services of California, Inc.?
BACKGROUND:
School Services of California, Inc. provides the District assistance regarding issues of school finance, legislation, school budgeting, and general fiscal issues.
FISCAL IMPACT:
General Fund: $3,660
Respectfully submitted,
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 facility use agreement with Interface Children and Family Services for 2019-2021?
INFORMATION:
Interface Children and Family Services provides child care services to the local community. The Conejo Valley Unified School District will support the Interface program by making space available for lease. The initial agreement is for two years. In addition to child care services for the community, the agreement will provide revenue for the District.
FISCAL IMPACT:
General Fund Revenue: $9,100
Respectfully submitted,
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 an agreement with Santa Barbara Airbus, Inc. for transportation services?
INFORMATION:
Santa Barbara Airbus, Inc. provides the District with a coach-type bus transportation service and is an alternative when the District's main transportation provider is not available.
FISCAL IMPACT:
General Fund: estimated $8,000
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Janet Boland
Transportation Specialist
on behalf of
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve an agreement with Southwinds Transportation for transportation services?
INFORMATION:
Southwinds Transportation provides the District with a coach-type bus transportation service and is an alternative when the District's main transportation provider is not available.
FISCAL IMPACT:
General Fund: Estimated $40,000, as needed.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Janet Boland
Transportation Specialist
on behalf of
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the agreements listed below for ad hoc maintenance services?
INFORMATION:
Outside diagnosis, repair, and permitting services are required throughout the year on an as-needed basis. Approval of these contracts will allow the District to arrange for timely repairs and services with the least amount of delay or disruption to school sites.
|
Vendor |
Service |
Not to Exceed Amount – Funding Source |
|
Industrial Boiler Service, Inc. |
Test, smog, and tune up boilers |
$7,500 General |
|
John S. Bascom, Inc. dba Precision Plumbing Mechanical |
Domestic water line and sewer line repairs |
$25,000 General |
|
Lloyd’s Plumbing, Inc. |
Test and repair backflow valves |
$40,000 General |
|
Showscapes, Inc. dba Treescapes |
Tree trimming and removal |
$25,000 General |
|
Taft Electric Company |
Emergency electrical repair |
$10,000 General |
|
The Willis Corp dba Ventura County Overhead Door |
Overhead door repair |
$3,000 General |
FISCAL IMPACT:
General Fund: up to $110,500, as needed
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
David Riccardi
Director, Maintenance and Operations
On behalf of,
Victor P. Hayek
Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the application to receive Mandated Block Grant Funding for the fiscal year 2019-2020 in lieu of submitting individual reimbursements for claims activity?
INFORMATION:
The Mandate Block Grant simplifies the process of mandate reimbursement through an ADA allocation. Election of this funding process relieves the District of the administrative burden caused by completing detailed logs and submitting other documentation to support reimbursements of mandated programs, directives, and policies. Districts that elect to continue to claim under this system still have the power to submit itemized records; however, there is no dedicated funding source in the current fiscal year for that purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 2019 Budget Act appropriates $243,173,000 for the MBG program. Allocation of funds is based on average daily attendance (ADA) calculated as of the 2018–19 Second Principal Apportionment. Specific categories of ADA used to calculate funding are available on the CDE’s MBG web page.
The 2019–20 funding rates set forth in Item 6100-296-0001 of the 2019 Budget Act are displayed in the table below. If available funds are insufficient to apportion funding to participating LEAs at the established rates, funding rates shall be reduced proportionally.
|
Grade Span |
2019–20 ADA Funding Rate |
|
Grades K–8 |
$32.18 |
|
Grades 9–12 |
$61.94 |
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
MWM:VPH:mo
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 (CUPCCAA)?
INFORMATION:
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 enacted in Public Contracts Code Sections 22000 through 22045. School districts that choose to adopt CUPCCAA procedures may perform public project work up to $60,000 with their pre-qualified list of contractors, and informally bid construction projects up to $200,000 to contractors.
The items below detail contracts awarded January 1, 2019, through June 30, 2019, as follows:
|
Site |
Project Number |
Type* |
Project Description |
Contract Amount - Funding Source |
Contractor |
|
|
Aspen ES |
MP18/19-570-ASP |
MMR |
Glue lam Beams |
$15,900 MI |
Kiwitts General Bldg |
|
|
Glenwood ES |
MP18/19-30-GLN |
SS |
Fencing |
$16,346 MI |
Magnum Fence and Security, Inc. |
|
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
MP18/19-558-TOH |
MMR |
Technology |
$16,984.65 MI |
EKC Enterprises, Inc. |
|
|
Banyan ES |
MP18/19-571-BAN |
SS |
Fencing |
$18,167 MI |
Magnum Fence and Security, Inc. |
|
|
Glenwood ES |
MP18/19-7-GLN |
SS |
Bridge |
$20,000 MI |
FS Contractors, Inc. |
|
|
Lang Ranch ES |
N/A |
SS |
Fire Line |
$20,500 General |
C. Carson Construction, Inc. |
|
|
Maple ES |
MP18/19-540-MAP |
SS |
Fencing |
$20,802 MI |
Magnum Fence and Security, Inc. |
|
|
Sequoia MS |
MP18/19-16-SEQ |
MMR |
Intercom |
$21,558 MI |
Zeller Electric Corporation |
|
|
CVUSD -(DOC) |
N/A |
N/A |
Drywall |
$22,847.50 TOPASS |
Mark Lawhorn DBA M.L. Interiors |
|
|
CVUSD -(DOC) |
N/A |
N/A |
Framing |
$23,422.25 TOPASS |
Mark Lawhorn DBA M.L. Interiors |
|
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
MP18/19-550-TOH |
MMR |
Interior Paint |
$23,465 MI |
Ray-Mac Painting, Inc. |
|
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
MP18/19-57-TOH |
MMR |
HVAC |
$23,748.10 MI |
Western Allied Corporation |
|
|
Westlake Hills ES |
MP18/19-554-WHL |
SS |
Surveillance System |
$23,901.55 MI |
Digital Networks Group, Inc. |
|
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
MP18/19-558-TOH |
MMR |
Electrical |
$24,500 MI |
Scott & Sons Electric, Inc. |
|
|
Sycamore Canyon School |
MP18/19-14-SCS |
SS |
Entry Reconfiguration |
$24,750 MI |
Center Glass Company |
|
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
MP18/19-550-TOH |
MMR |
Building Renovation |
$24,942 MI |
Ardalan Construction Company, Inc. |
|
|
Cypress ES |
MP18/19-563-CYP |
MMR |
Hydration Station |
$27,585 MI |
Precision Plumbing-Mechanical |
|
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
MP18/19-558-TOH |
MMR |
Flooring |
$31,772 MI |
Pacific Coast Contracting Services |
|
|
Los Cerritos MS |
MP18/19-557-LCR |
MMR |
Sensory |
$37,713 MI |
David Atkin Construction, Inc. |
|
|
Sequoia MS |
MP18/19-15-SEQ |
SS |
Window Covering |
$38,285.06 MI |
Arjay’s |
|
|
Newbury Park HS |
MP18/19-54-NPH |
MMR |
HVAC |
$54,308.65 MI |
Western Allied Corporation |
|
|
Westlake HS |
MP18/19-549-WHS |
MMR |
Skylights |
$60,609 MI |
Channel Islands Roofing, Inc. |
|
|
*ITNI: Instructional Technology and Network Infrastructure – MMR: Modernization, Maintenance and Repairs – SMCL: Science, Mathematics Career Preparation Lab – SS: Safety & Security |
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Bond Measure I Fund: $525,337.01
TOPASS Fund: $46,269.75
General Fund: $20,500.00
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
MWM:VPH:TM:dmh
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education authorize the execution and filing of a Notice of Completion for the contracts and projects awarded by the Conejo Valley Unified School District?
INFORMATION:
The Conejo Valley Unified School District entered into contracts, for various projects, that are complete and have been inspected by District staff, as follows:
|
Site |
Contract Date |
Type* |
Project Description Major Project # |
Purchase Order Number |
Contract Amount – Funding Source |
Contractor |
|
Conejo Valley Unified School District |
June 17, 2019 |
MMR |
Framing N/A |
B19-02056 |
$24,655 TOPASS |
Mark Lawhorn DBA M.L. Interiors |
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
February 28, 2019 |
MMR |
HVAC Duct Work MP18/19-57-TOH |
B19-01882 |
$24,998 MI |
Western Allied Corporation |
|
Newbury Park HS |
March 19, 2019 |
MMR |
HVAC MP18/19-54-NPH |
B19-01910 |
$57,167 MI |
Western Allied Corporation |
|
Walnut ES |
June 12, 2019 |
MMR |
Abatement N/A |
B19-02075 |
$24,240 DD |
Resource Environmental, Inc. |
|
Conejo Valley Unified School District |
June 21, 2019 |
MMR |
Drywall N/A |
B19-02062 |
$24,050 TOPASS |
Mark Lawhorn DBA M.L. Interiors |
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
January 18, 2019 |
MMR |
Furniture MP18/19-57-TOH |
B19-01831 |
$144,493.56 MI |
Yamada Enterprises |
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
March 25, 2019 |
MMR |
Furniture MP18/19-57-TOH |
B19-01914 |
$31,362.72 MI |
Yamada Enterprises |
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
January 18, 2019 |
MMR |
Furniture MP18/19-57-TOH |
B19-01812 |
$42,685.50 MI |
Yamada Enterprises |
|
Thousand Oaks HS |
December 5, 2018 |
MMR |
Library Modernization MP18/19-57-TOH |
B19-01731 |
$1,248,000 MI |
Ardalan Construction Company, Inc. |
|
Aspen ES |
February 20, 2019 |
MMR |
Play Equipment - Upper MP18/19-553-ASP |
B19-01797 |
$76,775.68 MI |
Landscape Structures, Inc. |
|
Aspen ES |
February 20, 2019 |
MMR |
Play Equipment – Kindergarten MP18/19-553-ASP |
B19-01798 |
$105,523.74 MI |
Landscape Structures, Inc. |
|
Aspen ES |
April 5, 2019 |
MMR |
Site Work – Playground Upper MP18/19-553-ASP |
B19-01950 |
$69,630.85 MI |
Landscape Structures, Inc. |
|
Aspen ES |
April 5, 2019 |
MMR |
Site Work – Playground Primary MP18/19-553-ASP |
B19-01951 |
$69,023.40 MI |
Landscape Structures, Inc. |
|
Aspen ES |
May 22, 2019 |
MMR |
Playground – Kindergarten MP18/19-553-ASP |
B20-00018 |
$99,979.11 MI |
Landscape Structures, Inc. |
|
Maple ES |
May 3, 2019 |
MMR |
Playground – Main MP19-20-14-MAP |
B20-00021 |
$271,769.98 MI |
Landscape Structures, Inc. |
|
*ITNI: Instructional Technology and Network Infrastructure – MMR: Modernization, Maintenance and Repairs – SMCL: Science, Mathematics Career Preparation Lab – SS: Safety & Security |
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Bond Measure I: $2,241,409.54
TOPASS: $48,705
Developer Donation: $24,240
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
MWM:VPH:TM:dmh
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education authorize the execution and filing of a Notice of Completion on work completed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes at Redwood Middle School?
INFORMATION:
On the 17th day of September 2013, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley and the Conejo Valley Unified School District of Ventura County entered into a Joint Venture Agreement that certain real properties at Redwood Middle School would be provided by the School District to the Boys & Girls Club for the building and use of the facility by the Club, hereinbefore described; that said improvements were completed on June 26, 2019. The construction has been inspected collectively by the School District and Boys & Girls Club staff and deemed complete. The 8,000 sq. ft. facility was funded in total by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley with no costs incurred by the Conejo Valley Unified School District.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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
MWM:VPH:TM:dmh
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the establishment of petty cash funds for staff administrators for 2019-2020?
INFORMATION:
In order to facilitate minor purchases, the Superintendent or designee may establish a petty cash fund at each school. The petty cash fund shall be used for unforeseen, small school expenses, such as postage or individual purchases of supplies. The amount of the petty cash fund shall not exceed $200 per location. The principal or designee shall be responsible for all expenditures from the fund and shall create a system for tracking fund expenditures. Each expenditure shall be supported by appropriate documentation.
Expenditures shall be reconciled and accounted for whenever the principal requests that the fund be replenished, at the end of the fiscal year, or at the request of the Superintendent or designee. The principal or designee shall ensure that the petty cash fund is kept in a safe and secure location.
FISCAL IMPACT:
General Fund: $6,200
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
MWM:VPH:mo
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the amendment of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3100 - Budget?
INFORMATION:
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 (AB 1808), which requires districts to annually develop, adopt, and post an LCFF budget overview for parents/guardians and to file the budget overview with the county superintendent of schools. The section on "Long-Term Financial Obligations" was revised to reflect new law (SB 1413), which establishes the California Employers' Pension Prefunding Trust Program to allow districts to prefund required contributions to the California Public Employees' Retirement System. The amendment of Administrative Regulation 3100 emphasizes that any recommendations by the budget advisory committee should be consistent with the district's vision, goals, priorities, LCAP, and other comprehensive plans, and to clarify that a regional budget review committee convened by the county superintendent of schools requires approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction as well as the District Board.
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
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by:
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
MWM:VPH:mo
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education the amendment of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3260 - Fees and Charges?
INFORMATION:
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 to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3260 adds a new section called "Collection of Debt," which reflects new law (AB 1974) which prohibits negative action against a student or former student for a debt owed to the school and requires districts to provide parents/guardians with an itemized invoice that references applicable district policies. The Regulation is also revised to more directly reflect the most recent CDE fiscal advisory regarding student fees.
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
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
MWM:VPH:mo
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the amendment to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3515.4 - Recovery for Property Loss or Damage?
INFORMATION:
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 to Board Policy 3515.4 reflects the 2019 limits for parent/guardian liability for property loss or damage caused by a child's willful misconduct and for any reward paid for information leading to the identification of persons responsible for property damage. The Administrative Regulation is updated to reflect the requirement to offer an option for a student to provide work in lieu of payment when the parents/guardians are unable to pay, and AB 1974 which allows the district, at its discretion, to offer any student, regardless of ability to pay, a nonmonetary means to settle debt. The Regulation also adds a paragraph allowing the district to withhold a student's grades, diplomas, or transcripts until the damages have been recovered. The section on "Payment of Reward" has been deleted and key concepts have been moved to the Board Policy.
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
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
MWM:VPH:mo
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the over $5,000 Purchase Order Report?
INFORMATION:
The Board of Education expects that purchase orders exceeding $5,000 will be brought forward for approval. The attached report for the period of June 12, 2019, through July 31, 2019, is presented for approval. Purchase orders have been approved by the department administrator as a necessary expense for the instructional or support program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
2018-2019
General Fund: $447,314.68
Child Development Fund: $15,601.84
Bond Measure I: $15,115.00
Developer Donation Fund #2: $29,157.00
TOPASS Fund: $68,777.89
Worker Compensation Fund: $60,326.28
2019-2020
General Fund: $9,178,293.31
Adult Education Fund: $57,394.47
Child Dev - Infant/Toddler: $25,662.00
Cafeteria Fund: $1,402,500.00
Bond Measure I: $3,512,756.91
Developer Donation Fund #2: $75,792.38
TOPASS Fund: $253,711.98
Worker Compensation Fund: $137,239.00
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
MWM:VPH:JA:ls
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the under $5,000 Purchase Order Report?
INFORMATION:
The Board of Education expects that purchase orders under $5,000 will be brought forward for approval. The attached report for period of June 1, 2019, through July 31, 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).
FISCAL IMPACT:
2018-2019
General Fund: $156,597.19
Adult Education Fund: $12,685.91
Child Development Fund: $4,872.53
Cafeteria Fund: $2,262.11
Bond Measure I: $13,507.18
Developer Donation Fund #2: $4,631.82
TOPASS Fund: $16,659.72
TOPASS Foundation: $1,250.00
Worker Compensation Fund: $3,970.03
Private Purpose Trust Fund: $7,500.00
2019-2020
General Fund: $676,595.68
Adult Education Fund: $114,912.30
Child Development Fund: $36,127.08
Child Dev - Infant/Toddler: $17,236.26
Cafeteria Fund: $3,040.49
Bond Measure I: $58,200.15
Bond Measure I Endowment: $800.00
Developer Donation Fund #2: $11,099.85
TOPASS Fund: $20,180.28
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
MWM:VPH:JA:ls
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the warrants lists for June and July 2019?
INFORMATION:
The Warrant summaries for June and July includes warrants paid for the period of June 1, 2019, through July 31, 2019. Expenditures outlined in the attachments are in accordance with the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 Budget Parameters. Expenses recorded for each fund will increase by the dollar amount listed, including payroll reports.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Susan Tucker
Director, Fiscal Services
On behalf of,
Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
MWM:VPH:ST:mo
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the disposal of surplus and obsolete equipment?
INFORMATION:
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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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
MWM:VPH:JA:lb
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve these new middle school (6-8) core literature titles for English Language Arts instruction?
INFORMATION:
The Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) implements the selection and adoption of instructional materials, specifically for grades K-8, in accordance with Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6161.1. CVUSD considers the California Department of Education’s Recommended Literature List. However, the California Department of Education notes “The Recommended Literature List is intended as a tool to assist districts as they select literature, but the list only recommends titles. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the District to select literature according to the selection policies that are in place.”
CVUSD English teachers reviewed these proposed titles. The CVUSD English/Language Arts Articulation Committee has given considerable thought to the merit of these titles placed on the core literature list. This discussion and review also takes place in the Secondary Curriculum Advisory Council meeting. The titles listed below were chosen to move forward for Board approval. These novels will support and strengthen the core curriculum and broaden students’ knowledge and skills.
|
Title |
Author |
ISBN |
Grade |
|
The Crossover |
Kwame Alexander |
978-0544107717 |
6 |
|
Refugee |
Alan Grantz |
978-0545880831 |
8 |
|
Great Expectations |
Charles Dickens |
978-1503275188 |
8 |
|
Fahrenheit 451 |
Ray Bradbury |
978-1451673319 |
8 |
CVUSD Core Literature Adoption Process web page - http://www.conejousd.org/Departments/Instructional-Services/Core-Literature-Adoption-Process
SYNOPSIS:
The Crossover:
Twelve-year-old twins Josh and Jordan (JB) are a well-oiled machine on the basketball court. But then JB gets a girlfriend, and before Josh knows it, things start to change. This verse novel has massive appeal for reluctant readers.
Refugee:
Josef is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. Isabel is a Cuban girl in 1994. Mahmoud is a Syrian boy in 2015. All three characters go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers -- from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end. This action-packed novel tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home.
Great Expectations:
Pip, an orphan in Victorian England, is plucked from a life of poverty and informed that he is to be educated and reared as a gentleman. A critical introduction, a chronology, and bibliographical references are included in this 1998 edition.
Fahrenheit 451:
An official in a future fascist state who burns books finds out that they are a vital part of a culture he never knew. He clandestinely pursues reading, until he is betrayed. As more and more scientific discoveries are made, this book lends itself to relevant discussions about the importance of freedom of thought or open science investigation and the role of censorship in today's society.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds ($20,000) allocated in the LCAP, Goal 1.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Kenny Loo
Director, Middle Schools and Professional Learning
On behalf of,
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
MWM:LL:KL:cf
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5113.1 - Chronic Absence and Truancy?
INFORMATION:
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 Board Policy and Administrative Regulation were updated to reflect the inclusion of a chronic absence indicator in the California School Dashboard effective in the fall of 2018, add examples of interventions for attendance problems, and delete the section on "School Attendance Review Board" since that material is now covered in BP/AR 5113.12 - District School Attendance Review Board. The Regulation was updated to delete references to 5 CCR 15497.5 (repealed), which formerly contained the LCAP template that is now available on the CDE web site, and to delete the section on the appointment and general duties of attendance supervisors, now covered in AR 5113.11 - Attendance Supervision.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services
MWM:LAM:kp
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5113 - Absences And Excuses?
INFORMATION:
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 Board Policy was updated to reflect the requirement for a Board resolution approving reasonable methods by which students can verify absences due to illness or quarantine. The Regulation was updated to reflect new law (AB 2289) which (1) amends the definition of "immediate family" for the purpose of authorizing certain excused absences, (2) prohibits a district from requiring a physician's note for an absence by a parenting student to care for a sick child, and (3) clarifies that students may be excused from school, under specified conditions, for work in the entertainment or allied industry, participation with a nonprofit performing arts organization in a performance for a public school audience, or other reasons at the discretion of school administrators.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services
MWM:LAM:kp
Please click on the following link to access information on CVUSD's Specialized Programs and FAQ's CVUSD Special Education Website
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6142.1 – Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction?
INFORMATION:
The Board Policy (BP) is updated to more directly reflect the goals of the California Healthy Youth Act, incorporate the legal requirement for districts whose graduation requirements include completion of a health education course to include instruction on the affirmative consent standard, and reflect new law (SB 1104, 2018) which requires districts offering grades 6-12 to provide information on human trafficking prevention resources to parents/guardians by January 1, 2020.
The BP also adds a timeline for notification to parents/guardians that they may request to excuse their child from comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education. The Administrative Regulation (AR) is updated to reflect new law (AB 1861, 2018) which requires that comprehensive sexual health education include specified information regarding human trafficking, and new law (AB 1868, 2018) which authorizes instruction regarding the potential risks and consequences of electronically sharing suggestive or sexually explicit materials. The section on "Professional Learning" is updated to reflect a legal requirement to provide periodic staff development regarding sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Further, the BP/AR are updated to reflect changes to Education Code 51930-51939, which states that the District is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect them from “sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.” The BP/AR also add “gender identity and gender expression” as areas to be addressed within the program of study.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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,
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
MWM:LL:ab
ISSUE:
Shall the Board of Education create a Board Ad-Hoc Committee to write a censure resolution regarding Board Member Everett's conduct as reported by community members?
ISSUE:
Shall the Board of Education create a Board Ad-Hoc Committee to write a censure resolution regarding Board Member Fitzgerald's conduct as reported by community members?
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy 6146.1 – High School Graduation Requirements, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6146.11 – Alternative Credits Toward Graduation, and Administrative Regulation 6146.12 – High School Credit For Concurrent Enrollment in High School and College Classes?
INFORMATION:
The three attached Board Policies/Administrative Regulations are all related to the topic of dual enrollment. The Board of Education has requested that these policies be amended to align with current practice while providing students increased access to alternative course work.
BP 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements - will address concurrent enrollment and exemption for eligible immigrant students from established graduation requirements.
BP/AR 6146.11 - Alternative Credits Toward Graduation - will address principal discretion to reduce the number of classes in a day to allow pursuit of dual/concurrent enrollment in a community college.
AR 6146.12 - High School Credit for Concurrent Enrollment in High School and College Classes - will address the District and the site administration's ability to inform students of the opportunity to engage in dual enrollment courses.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
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Current Board topics staff are working on and anticipated date(s) to bring information back to the Board:
Adult Education update (Sept 2019)
Other Topics:
FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Open Session
Location: Conejo Valley High School (CVUSD Board Room), 1402 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks
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