(Discussion Session items only)

Board members and Cabinet members attended workshop strands related to (1) advocacy, engagement, community relations, (2) equity, opportunity and access, (3) finance and facilities, (4) leadership through governance, (5) teaching and learning, and (6) wellness and safety.  Please click on the following link to view the workshop sessions that were available during the 2019 CSBA Annual Education Conference and select "Search the 2019 AEC Sessions Here":  http://cpm.csba.org/searchsessions.aspx.

(Closed Session items only)

Readmit Student #1-18/19 E

Student Reporters - 2019/2020

Century Academy: Lyn Caviezel

Conejo Valley High School: Lucy Sussman

Newbury Park High School: Paige Hajiloo

Thousand Oaks High School: Kiara Benioff

Westlake High School: Kyle Huemme

This meeting will include reports from the following Parent Support Organizations:

Conejo Council PTA (CCPTA), Rocky Capobianco, President

Gifted and Talented Education District Advisory Council (GATE DAC), Bijaya Eaton, Chairperson

Oral Public Comments

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

Written Public Comments

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

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

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

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

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

               Individual Board Member’s Comments section of the agenda.

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

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

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

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

               Individual Board Member’s Comments section of the agenda.

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school year calendars, as submitted?

INFORMATION:

The Board of Education of the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) adopts future school year calendars to identify student instructional days, staff development days and holidays throughout the course of each school year.  The calendar development process continues to be dynamic and considers the interests and input from various stakeholders. 

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 amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5121 – Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement?

INFORMATION:

Changes to the Board Policy and Administrative Regulation will ensure compliance with current statute. New language excludes the use of specific elements that are not a direct measure of knowledge and understanding of course content, as factors in determining a student’s academic grade. Also, language is added related to a student’s opportunity to make up missed assignments or assessments as a result of an excused or unexcused absence.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Luis Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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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

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy 5127 – Graduation Ceremonies and Activities?

INFORMATION:

The Board Policy is being updated to provide optional language providing that passage of a high school equivalency exam approved by the State Board of Education is not equivalent to completing all graduation requirements for participation in graduation ceremonies. However, the policy is updated to allow student participation assuming notification is provided to the school principal by April 15 of that school year. This policy also reflects new law (AB 1248) which permits students to wear tribal regalia or recognized religious or cultural adornments to the cap and gown, or military dress uniform or recognized object provided by any branch of the United States Armed Forces, unless the District determines that an item is likely to cause substantial disruption of the ceremony. Minor changes were submitted within the policy related to Valedictorian, Salutatorian and the Superintendent’s Highest Honors Award.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by:

Luis Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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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

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy 6146.1 – High School Graduation Requirements?

INFORMATION:

These revisions will update current Board Policy to include exemptions and waivers of graduation requirements for migrant and immigrant students. The revisions also clarify language related to maximum student course load, address dual enrollment and correspondence online learning, and update the definition of a Full Day Student. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Luis Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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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

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6146.11 – Alternative Credits Toward Graduation?

INFORMATION:

These revisions will update student opportunity to earn alternative credits toward graduation, including dual enrollment and correspondence instruction or online/distance learning. The revisions also provide principal discretion to reduce the number of classes in a day to allow a student to pursue alternative credits toward graduation.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Luis Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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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

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6146.12 – High School Credit For Concurrent Enrollment in High School and College Classes?

INFORMATION:

These revisions will address the District’s and the site administration's ability to inform students of the opportunity to engage in dual enrollment courses. The revisions also provide the principal the flexibility to authorize a reduced day when a student will pursue dual enrollment, and establishes an appeal process if the student or parent/guardian do not agree with the principal’s decision. Language is also added related to course grades completed through the College and Career Access Pathways Partnership Agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Luis Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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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

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve new Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6175 – Migrant Education Program?

INFORMATION:

Board Policy and Administrative Regulation – Migrant Education Program are presented as new adoptions within the District to establish guidelines for providing a comprehensive program for migrant students in an effort to mitigate the impact of educational disruption to cultural and language barriers, social isolation, and health-related problems.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Luis Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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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

ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education provide authorization to Board President Goldberg to consult District counsel regarding potential litigation and liability? 

INFORMATION:

As stated in Board Bylaw 9124 - Attorney, "The Superintendent may confer with the district's legal counsel at his/her discretion and shall provide the Board with desired legal information when so directed by a majority of the Board. The Board also may authorize a specific member to confer with legal counsel on behalf of the Board."

Based on the above-referenced Board Bylaw and concerns shared at the December 17, 2019 Board meeting by Superintendent Dr. McLaughlin, the Board President seeks authorization to consult with District counsel to determine if the District and/or the Board of Education are exposed to any potential litigation or liability claims.  

FISCAL IMPACT:

Cost of the Attorney 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

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 #:  R19-258 - R19-263

2.  Certificated Service - Exempt:

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

           Order #:  E19-076 - E19-079

3.  Classified Service:

      A.  Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions

           Order #:  No Items

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

           Orders #: C19-375 - C19-385

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

           Orders #: C19-386​​​​ - C19-397

4.  Classified Service - Exempt:

      A.  Walk-on Coach

           Orders #:  E19-405 - E19-426

      B.  Specialist, Proctor, Student Helper, Others

           Orders #:  E19-427 - E19-440

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.

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 an overnight trip request for the Newbury Park High School Robotics Club to attend the FIRST Robotics Regional Competition in San Diego, California?

INFORMATION:

Mr. Michael Weingarden, Newbury Park High School Teacher and club advisor, and two volunteers, request permission to take 15 students to San Diego, California for the FIRST Robotics Regional Competition. The trip will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, through Saturday, March 14, 2020. The students will miss two days of school and will be required to obtain permission from their teachers prior to the trip. The students will travel via private cars to and from the competition.

Students will compete with their robots that they have engineered against other engineering programs. They will test their own technology and learn about a wide variety of alternative approaches to problem solving in the robotics world.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$3,000 to be paid for by club 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 readmit student #1-18/19 E who was recommended for expulsion commencing on November 1, 2018?

INFORMATION:

On November 20, 2018, the Board of Education approved to expel student #1-18/19 E.  The student violated the following Education Code:

E.C. 48900(c)  Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of, a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind.

E.C. 48900 (d) – Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind, and either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to a person another liquid, substance, or material and represented the liquid, substance or material as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant.

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

The student was allowed to attend Gateway Community School and participate in the BreakThrough program.  The student was eligible to apply for readmission on or after June 7, 2019.  However, he did not fulfill the terms of the Voluntary Consent to Discipline so he was assigned to remain at Gateway Community School through January 21, 2020. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Luis A Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve an overnight trip request for the Thousand Oaks High School Varsity Dance Team to attend the Miss. Dance Drill Team USA Nationals in Irvine, California?

INFORMATION:

Ms. JaLeen Murphy, Thousand Oaks High School Dance Director, and two volunteers, request permission to take 8 students to Irvine, California for the Miss. Dance Drill Team USA Nationals. The trip will take place on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, through Saturday, March 28, 2020. The students will miss three days of school and will be required to obtain permission from their teachers prior to the trip. The students will travel via private cars to and from the competition. 

Attending this competition will allow the TOHS Varsity Dance Team to complete against other high caliber dance teams from across the United States.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$3,360.00 to be paid for by the TOHS Dance Boosters.

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 an overnight trip request for the Newbury Park High School Robotics Club to attend the FIRST Robotics National Competition in Houston, Texas?

INFORMATION:

Mr. Steve Lepire, Principal at Newbury Park High School, Mr. Michael Weingarden, Newbury Park High School Teacher and club advisor, and two volunteers, request permission to take 15 students to Houston, Texas for the FIRST Robotics National Competition. The trip will take place on Wednesday, April 14, 2020, through Saturday, April 19, 2020. The students will miss three days of school and will be required to obtain permission from their teachers prior to the trip. The students will travel via private cars to and from the competition.

Students will compete with their robots that they have engineered against other engineering programs. They will test their own technology and learn about a wide variety of alternative approaches to problem solving in the robotics world.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$8,000 to be paid for by club 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 approve the IXL Learning agreement for Newbury Park High School?

INFORMATION:

IXL Learning is used by Newbury Park High School as an online math tool for students and teachers. This agreement is a renewal agreement to cover the next three years. Newbury Park High School will be able to continue using this tool to assist students and teachers in all different levels of math classes taught at Newbury Park High School. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Year One - $8,755.00 to be paid for by Instructional funds.

Year Two - $4,388.00 to be paid for by Instructional funds.

Year Three - $4,387.00 to be paid for by Instructional 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 approve the contract with Assistance League Vision for the Future?

INFORMATION:

Assistance League Vision for the Future is a philanthropic program designed by the Assistance League to provide vision care to students possibly needing eyeglasses. Students are identified by District nurses through a vision screening process and if they do not have access to vision care, are referred to the Assistance League Vision for the Future program. Assistance League Vision for the Future partners with Target Optical in Newbury Park for referred students to have an eye exam and to be fitted with new frames and lenses if needed.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Shauna Ashmore

Director, Student Support Services

On behalf of,

Lisa A. Milller, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Student Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the schools' 2019-2020 Comprehensive Safety Plans?

INFORMATION:

As per Board Policy 0450 and California Education Code, School Comprehensive Safety Plans shall be reviewed and updated by March 1 of each year and forwarded to the Board for approval.  Each administrator, along with their respective School Site Council, has reviewed, updated, and signed off on each plan. The final plans are available upon request for inspection at the District Office by Board of Education members; however, due to the sensitivity of the information contained and security precautions, they are not made available to the public.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

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 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 December 1, 2019, through December 10, 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:

General Fund: $60,649.36

Adult Education Fund: $11,088.75

Bond Measure I: $42,266.01

TOPASS: $156,276.00

Health & Welfare Fund: $115,000.00

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 agreements listed below for ad hoc maintenance services?

INFORMATION:

Outside inspection, service, and repairs 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.

FISCAL IMPACT:

General Fund: up to $30,000, as needed

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

David Riccardi

Director, Maintenance and Operations

On behalf of,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Deputy Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education ratify the award of the contracts listed below, to be in place for the period of July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020?

INFORMATION:

Field Contracts are issued to contractors, where the purchase order issued is less than $15,000, and defines all requirements, including insurances, prevailing wages, liabilities, and expectations by this District.   These contracts will allow projects identified by Planning & Facilities and Maintenance & Operations to react quickly to urgent needs and repairs to school sites. All contracts will expire on June 30, 2020.   

FISCAL IMPACT:

Varies dependent on need

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 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: 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Bond Measure I: $929,413.46

General Fund (PEG): $758,462.75

TOPASS Fund: $16,571.69

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 accept the donation of a Sustainable Outdoor Learning Environment (SOLE) from Schneider Electric?

INFORMATION:

The Conejo Valley Unified School District has been selected by Schneider Electric to donate a Sustainable Outdoor Learning Environment (SOLE).  The intention of the SOLE is to enhance the Science and STEM program at Thousand Oaks High School by creating an outdoor learning environment.  A location on this campus has been selected and the structure has been approved by the Division of the State Architect (DSA).  The project consists of a 30’ x 30’ freestanding sloped shade cover, porous rubber flooring, solar panels, inverter, lithium-ion battery, LED lighting, and surface grading for proper drainage.  The project is desired by Thousand Oaks High School administration and has a value estimated at $250,000.

FINANCIAL 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

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ISSUE:

Should the Board of Education approve the agreement with Ventura Transit System, Inc. for transportation services?

INFORMATION:

Ventura Transit System, Inc. provides the District with home to school transportation for non-public school students.

FISCAL IMPACT:

General Fund: estimated $132,000

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 the proposal from Farley Consulting Services, LLC. for an audit of Worker Compensation claims?

INFORMATION:

The District is in the first year of a new third party administrator of our Worker Compensation program.  It is a prudent business practice to conduct an audit of our Worker Compensation claims.  The audit will look at staffing, case reserves, litigation management, benefit distribution timelines and accuracy, and other related criteria. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Worker Compensation Fund: $6,700

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 high school summer school programs and special education extended year programs for the summer of 2020?

INFORMATION:

The District is required to provide programs beyond the normal school year for (1) seniors in need of credits for graduation, (2) students who need to repeat courses required for graduation, and (3) eligible special education students.

The District proposes to provide summer school and extended year programs in 2020 for the following programs only:

Dates:                                                Start Date        End Date   Instructional Days/Hours

Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Special Education                               Wed, June 17    Wed, July 15   20 Days, 3 Hrs/Day *

Grades K-8 Special Education              Wed, June 17    Wed, July 15   20 Days, 4 Hrs/Day *

Grades 9-Post Secondary Sp Ed          Wed, June 17    Wed, July 15   20 Days, 4 Hrs/Day *

Grades 9-12 Regular Education           Wed, June 17    Tues, July 21   24 Days, 5 Hrs/Day **

* Mon-Fri (off July 3)

**1^st semester Wed-Fri, June 17-19; Mon-Fri, June 22-26; Mon-Thurs, June 29-July 2;

2^nd semester Mon-Fri, July 6-10; Mon-Fri, July 13-17; Mon-Tues, July 20-21                                                                                                                            

Hours:                                         Start Time  End Time   Instr Mins/Day        Location ***

Preschool - Special Education          8:20         11:20           180          University Center

Grades K-8 Special Education          8:20         12:40           240          Acacia

Grades 9- Post-Secondary Sp Ed     7:25         11:45           240          Thousand Oaks High

Grades 9-12 Regular Education        7:40           1:20           300          Thousand Oaks High

***Locations subject to revision

Eligibility:

          Special Education: Students recommended by the IEP team.

          Secondary:           All currently enrolled ninth grade through post-secondary students are eligible to apply for an appropriate summer school class.  Priority for enrollment will be given as follows:

                                      (1) incoming seniors needing classes to graduate

                                      (2) incoming juniors repeating classes required for graduation in which they received a D or F grade

                                      (3) incoming sophomores repeating classes required for graduation in which they received a D or F grade

Administrative Staffing:

Secondary                      One Principal and one Assistant Principal, paid at 90% of the daily rate commensurate with the 2019/2020 Management Salary Schedule for a High School Principal and Assistant Principal, for the six-week period of the program plus five additional days, 29 days total.

Staffing - Traditional Summer School:

Teachers will be hired in accordance with past practice and the contract of agreement between the District and the Unified Association of Conejo Teachers.

Staffing-Support:

Support staff will be hired as needed in accordance with past practice and the contracts of agreement between the District and the various bargaining groups.  Support staff may include custodians, office managers, instructional assistants, campus supervisors, speech and language specialists, counselors, psychologists, and nurses.

The programs described in this report will allow the District to meet its legal obligations while being fiscally responsible.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The summer school and extended year programs are funded by categorical state funds that are available only if the programs described above are offered.

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 amendments to the Measure I Independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee By-laws as suggested by the Independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee?

INFORMATION:

The Measure I Independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee was formed to perform the following duties:

1. Inform the Public. The Committee shall inform the public concerning the District’s expenditure of bond proceeds. In fulfilling this duty, all official communications to either the Board or the public shall come from the Chair acting on behalf of the Committee. The Chair shall only release information that reflects the majority view of the Committee.
2. Review Expenditures. The Committee shall review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that (a) bond proceeds were expended only for the purposes set forth in Measure I; and (b) no bond proceeds were used for teacher or administrative salaries or other operating expenses in compliance with Attorney General Opinion 04-110, issued on November 9, 2004.
3. Annual Report. The Committee shall present to the Board, in public session, an annual written report which shall include the following:
   1. A statement indicating whether the District is in compliance with the requirements of Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3) of the California Constitution; and
   2. A summary of the Committee’s proceedings and activities for the preceding year.

In the course of performing their duties, the Committee has found that by-law changes are necessary to clarify residency requirements for new members, ensure proper training of new members, clarify the term dates for members, and give flexibility to increase the frequency of meetings.

Legend: Strikeouts will be deleted, language in red will be added.   

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Deputy Superintendent, Business Services

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ISSUE:

It was requested by Board Members Goldberg and Fitzgerald that this bylaw be brought forward for discussion and possible additional language as it relates to protections that should be in place for a Student Board Member when Board Members are asking questions or soliciting information from them.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Prepared by,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

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Current Board topics staff are working on and anticipated date(s) to bring information back to the Board:

      1. 2018-19 Academic Achievement Data (Jan/Feb)

      2. Bathroom issues at the school sites (March)

      3. Availability of social-emotional support for all students and direction on how to access (January 21,2020)

Other Topics:

1. Board Bylaws 9000 (on-going)
2. Cell Phones - How each site handles student usage
3. Technology Committee Report

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS

JANUARY 21, 2020

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

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

Internet Home Page: www.conejousd.org/

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance, including assisted listening devices, to participate in this meeting or other services in conjunction with this meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (805) 497-9511 ext. 1101. Upon request, the agenda and documents in this agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist our staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.