1. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
A. Comments - Public
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Procedural

(On Closed Session items only)

 

Oral Public Comments

 

The Board welcomes public comments.  Due to Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-33-20 and N-29-20 respectively in regards to the COVID-19 virus, the District will permit members of the public to address the Board via telephone.  If you wish to speak on an agenda item, please advise the District by submitting your request to speak via email to sfehlman@conejousd.org (please indicate the agenda number in the subject line) or by calling the Superintendent's Office at (805) 497-9511, Ext. 1101, by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting (October 5, 2020).  Members of the public will be required to provide the District with the telephone number where they can re reached to address the Governing Board when the item is being discussed. When participating via teleconference, please remember that you are participating in an official meeting of the District's Governing Board.  Disruptive individuals will be disconnected. 

 

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.  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 submit a written comment on a topic in lieu of a public comment, you may provide your written comment via email to sfehlman@conejousd.org (please indicate the agenda number in the subject line) by no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting (October 6, 2020). Board members will review these written comments prior to the Board meeting.  The information on these cards will be become a part of the public record.

 

Subject
B. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), Case OAH 2020060347 and OAH 2020060050
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Action (Consent)
Goals
Goal N/A

(Closed Session Item only)

 

 

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.
Subject
C. Labor Negotiations, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6. The agency negotiator is Jeanne Valentine, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Employee Organizations: California School Employees Association (CSEA), Conejo Valley Pupil Personnel Association (CVPPA) and Unified Association of Conejo Teachers (UACT).
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Information

(Closed Session item only)

2. OPEN SESSION
Subject
A. Call the Meeting to Order and Roll Call
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Announcements from Closed Session and Open Session Procedures
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Approval of the Agenda
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Reports from Student Reporters
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Information

Student Reporters - 2020/2021

 

Century Academy: Ripley Conklin

Conejo Valley High School: Ryan Blourchi

Newbury Park High School:  Steven Kitchell 

Thousand Oaks High School:  Chauncey Walker 

Westlake High School:  Joey Cacciarelli 

 

 

 

Subject
F. Comments - Public
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural

Oral Public Comments

 

The Board welcomes public comments.  Due to Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-33-20 and N-29-20 respectively in regards to the COVID-19 virus, the District will permit members of the public to address the Board via telephone.  If you wish to speak on an agenda item, please advise the District by submitting your request to speak via email to sfehlman@conejousd.org (please indicate the agenda number in the subject line) or by calling the Superintendent's Office at (805) 497-9511, Ext. 1101, by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting (October 5, 2020).  Members of the public will be required to provide the District with the telephone number where they can re reached to address the Governing Board when the item is being discussed. When participating via teleconference, please remember that you are participating in an official meeting of the District's Governing Board.  Disruptive individuals will be disconnected. 

 

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.  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 submit a written comment on a topic in lieu of a public comment, you may provide your written comment via email to sfehlman@conejousd.org (please indicate the agenda number in the subject line) by no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting (October 6, 2020). Board members will review these written comments prior to the Board meeting.  The information on these cards will be become a part of the public record.

 

 

Subject
G. Comments - Board of Education
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural

               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.

 

Subject
H. Comments - Superintendent
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural

               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.

 

Subject
I. Presentation - Measure I Update and Westlake High School STEM Overview - Business Services
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Discussion, Information

Insurance Information: VCSSFA

Bidding Information: CVUSD Website

Subject
J. Update on Waiver, Small Cohorts and County Watch List
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Information
3. ACTION ITEMS - GENERAL
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Subject
A. Board of Education - Approval of Minutes
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent), Minutes
Recommended Action
Approve the Board of Education meeting minutes, as submitted.

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:

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.
Subject
B. Human Resources - Personnel Assignment Orders
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the Personnel Assignment Orders, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 2: Ensure highly qualified and effective staff are provided with targeted professional development, and have an understanding that all job responsibilities are structured to support positive student outcomes. (Internal Focused)

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 #: R20-178 - R20-184

 

2.  Certificated Service - Exempt:

 

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

           Order #: E20-030 - E20-035 

 

3.  Classified Service:

 

      A.  Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions

           Order #: No Items

 

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

           Orders #: C20-064 - C20-077

 

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

           Orders #: C20-078 - C20-080

 

4.  Classified Service - Exempt:

 

      A.  Walk-on Coach

           Orders #: E20-118 - E20-137

 

      B.  Specialist, Proctor, Student Helper, Others

           Orders #: E20-138 - E20-163

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.
Subject
C. Instructional Services - Resolution #20/21-05 - Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution #20/21-05 - Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education adopt a resolution stating that sufficient standards-based textbooks and materials have been provided to the students in the District?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Education Code 60119 requires the Governing Board to annually adopt a resolution as a condition of receiving state funding for textbooks and instructional materials.

 

As a condition of receipt of these funds, the District is required to publicly declare the status of the textbook budget and its sufficiency for purchasing standards-based textbooks.

 

Conejo Valley Unified School District is able to provide each student with sufficient textbooks and instructional materials (consistent with the cycles and content of the curriculum frameworks).  In addition, school sites receive supplementary funds for enriching all areas of the curriculum annually and specific science supplementary funds to be used for consumable laboratory expenses and/or equipment.

 

A public hearing was held for community input on September 15, 2020. Board action adopting Resolution #20/21-05 will occur on October 6, 2020.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Textbook and instructional materials are currently being sustained through the use of the following funding sources: Restricted Lottery funds and Local Control Funding Formula allocations.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Luis Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

State and Federal Program Coordinator

 

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Subject
D. Instructional Services - Approval of Licensing Agreement - ExploreLearning Gizmos
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the ExploreLearning Gizmos licensing agreement, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)
Goal 2: Ensure highly qualified and effective staff are provided with targeted professional development, and have an understanding that all job responsibilities are structured to support positive student outcomes. (Internal Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the renewal licensing agreement with ExploreLearning Gizmos for the 2020-21 school year?

 

INFORMATION:


The purchase of Gizmos licenses for secondary students, which was piloted during the 2018-19 school year and fully implemented in Grades 6-12 during the 2019-20 school year, is requested for the 2020-21 school year. These supplemental online materials enhance student learning and support the Next Generation Science Standards and CVUSD's adopted Science curriculum. Through this engaging technology platform, teachers facilitate and students use online labs and interactive activities to build a deeper understanding of various areas of science. Middle and high school science departments have been using Gizmos for the past two years and have requested a renewal of licenses for the 2020-21 school year, especially in support of the teaching and learning practices now required because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This item was approved in the CVUSD LCAP as goal 1D1.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:


$33,985.13 from the General Fund.

 


Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent

 

Prepared by,
Kenny Loo
Director, Middle Schools & Professional Learning

 

On behalf of,
Luis Lichtl
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional 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.
Subject
E. Instructional Services - Approval of APEX Learning Agreement Amendment
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the APEX Learning Agreement Amendment, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the APEX Learning Agreement Amendment for the Conejo Valley Unified School District?

 

INFORMATION:

 

APEX Learning provides e-Learning solutions for education. It offers many online course options to assist in the balance of classroom and virtual learning. The digital curriculum offers an active learning experience that engages all students in rigorous course work to prepare them for college and the workforce.

 

The amendment to this contract is to add 50 additional subscriptions to the District for the 2020/2021 school year. 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

$6,750.00 to be paid for with COVID Stimulus 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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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.
Subject
F. Instructional Services - Approval of Contracts Under $5,000
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the contracts, as submitted.

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

STAR Education

Before/After School Enrichment

Elementary

$0.00

1

Cornerstone Photography

Student portraits

Colina

$0.00

4

CLU

Professional Development

Los Cerritos

$0.00

1, 2

  Cooper Institute   Fitnessgram   Elementary   $0.00   4

 

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

See above.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Luis Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent, Instructional 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.
Subject
G. Instructional Services - Approval of Contract and MOUs - Focus on the Arts
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the expansion of the Focus on the Arts Program (TK-5) during COVID-19 school closures ("Safe Apart & Connected by Art") in collaboration with TOArts and Conejo Schools Foundation for the 2020-2021 school year.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)
Goal 3: Provide communication and targeted outreach that informs the community of programs & opportunities that support positive student outcomes. (Community Focused)
Goal 4: Enhance the social, emotional and physical well-being for all students through targeted actions that support positive student outcomes. (School/Community focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education Approve the expansion of the Focus on the Arts Program in collaboration with TOArts and the Conejo Schools Foundation for the 2020-2021 school year ("Safe Apart & Connected by Art")?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The District is seeking Board of Education approval to expand the Focus on the Arts Program (TK-5) during the 2020/21 school year. The program will accommodate all elementary sites through their participation in the Arts, while at home. 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

TOArts AccessArts Grant not to exceed $35,000, and Conejo Schools Foundation reimbursement not to exceed $20,000.

 

 

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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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.
Subject
H. Instructional Services - Approval of Amendments to Board Policy and New Administrative Regulation 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve amendments to Board Policy and new Administrative Regulation 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)
Goal 2: Ensure highly qualified and effective staff are provided with targeted professional development, and have an understanding that all job responsibilities are structured to support positive student outcomes. (Internal Focused)
Goal 3: Provide communication and targeted outreach that informs the community of programs & opportunities that support positive student outcomes. (Community Focused)
Goal 4: Enhance the social, emotional and physical well-being for all students through targeted actions that support positive student outcomes. (School/Community focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy and new Administrative Regulation 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The Board Policy (BP) is updated to delete the section on "Technical Assistance/Intervention," as that material is now addressed in BP 0520 - Intervention for Underperforming Schools. A paragraph has been added to generally address actions that may be taken whenever a school or a numerically significant student subgroup is not making sufficient progress toward the goals in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). 

 

The Administrative Regulation reflects, as a measure of student achievement, the percentage of students who have successfully completed both college entrance courses and career technical education courses.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

None.

 

LEGEND:

 

RED-Existing Notes

Red/Bold-New GAMUT Notes

Black/Bold-New GAMUT

Black/Bold/Italics-Our New Language

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Luis Lichtl

Assistant Superintendent, Instructional 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.
Subject
I. Student Services - Approval of Contract - Dr. Judith Leone-Friedman, PsyD, A Psychological Corporation
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with Dr. Judith Leone-Friedman, PsyD, A Psychological Corporation, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve a contract with Dr. Judith Leone-Friedman, PsyD, A Psychological Corporation?

 

INFORMATION:

 

This contract will allow Dr. Judith Leone-Friedman, PsyD, A Psychological Corporation, to provide assessment and support services to a student enrolled in our District.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Special Education Fund: $5,000.00.

 

 

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 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.
Subject
J. Student Services - Contract for Non-Public School Placement for Student #04-20/21
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve a contract for non-public school placement for Student #04-20/21, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve a contract for non-public school placement for Student #04-20/21?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Special Education classes and services for Student #04-20/21 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 7/01/2020 through 6/30/2021. The total cost for this non-public school placement is $35,961.49, less reimbursement (from SELPA Mental Health Fund) of $0.0, and less District income of $5,860.00. The total District cost is $30,101.49.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Special Education Fund: $30,101.49

 

 

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 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.
Subject
K. Student Services - Contract for Non-Public School Placement for Student #12-20/21
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve a contract for non-public school placement for Student #12-20/21, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve a contract for non-public school placement for Student #12-20/21?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Special Education classes and services for Student #12-20/21 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 7/01/2020 through 6/30/2021. The total cost for this non-public school placement is $116,335.23, less reimbursement (from SELPA Mental Health Fund) of $0.00, and less District income of $6006.50. The total District cost is $110,328.73.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Special Education Fund: $110,328.73

 

 

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 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.
Subject
L. Student Services - Approval of Contract - SoCal Psychology Center
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with SoCal Psychology Center, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve a contract with SoCal Psychology Center?

 

INFORMATION:

 

This contract will allow SoCal Psychology Center to provide assessment and support services to a student enrolled in our District.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Special Education Fund: $5,000.00.

 

 

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 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.
Subject
M. Student Services - Approval of Contract - Dr. Amy Hanreddy, Ph.D.
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with Dr. Amy Hanreddy, Ph.D., as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve a contract with Dr. Amy Hanreddy, Ph.D.?

 

INFORMATION:

 

This contract will allow Dr. Amy Hanreddy, Ph.D. to collaborate and consult with staff members in our District.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Special Education Fund: $4,000.00.

 

 

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 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.
Subject
N. Student Services - Approval of Contract - All Languages Interpreting and Translating, Inc.
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with All Languages Interpreting and Translating, Inc., as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve a contract with All Languages Interpreting and Translating, Inc.?

 

INFORMATION:

 

All Languages Interpreting and Translating, Inc. will provide language interpreter services as needed to the Conejo Valley Unified School District for meetings, assessments, graduation ceremonies and other school events.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

$17,000.00 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 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.
Subject
O. Student Services - Approval of Contract – Phyllis Fagell, LCPC
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the Contract with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 4: Enhance the social, emotional and physical well-being for all students through targeted actions that support positive student outcomes. (School/Community focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve a contract with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC?

 

INFORMATION:

 

This contract will allow Phyllis Fagell, LCPC, to present a BreakThrough Parent/Guardian Workshop via Zoom to CVUSD parents and guardians on the evening of October 14, 2020. This workshop will provide tips and strategies for parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

BreakThrough Student Assistance Program Fund: $500.00

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Shauna Ashmore

Director, Student Support Services

 

On behalf of,

Lisa A. Miller, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Student 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.
Subject
P. Business Services - Approval of Workers' Compensation Actuarial Report
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the Workers' Compensation actuarial report, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the Workers' Compensation Actuarial Report?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The Conejo Valley Unified School District self-insures its Workers’ Compensation exposure. The District has asked Bay Actuarial Consultants to provide an actuarial report on its Workers’ Compensation program. The report covers the following items:

  1. Unpaid Losses. The report includes an estimate of the unpaid self-insured losses as of June 30, 2020.
  2. Projected 2020-21 Losses and Rates of Loss. The report includes a projection of the losses that the District will incur during 2020-21, and also expresses this as a rate of loss per $100 of insured payroll.
  3. Discounting. The estimated liability and the projected 2020-21 rates of loss are discounted to reflect the time value of money.
  4. Variability of Estimated Losses. It includes an analysis of items (1) and (2) in terms of “probability levels.”

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Workers' Compensation Fund: $4,900

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

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.
Subject
Q. Business Services - Approval of Purchase Order Report (PO's exceeding $5,000)
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the over $5,000 Purchase Order Report, as submitted.

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 September 1, 2020, through September 15, 2020, 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: $360,612.81

Deferred Maintenance Fund: $11,945.00

Bond Measure I: $1,581,248.13

TOPASS Fund: $71,460.00

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Anthony Frutos, CPPB, CPSM

Director, Purchasing

 

On behalf of,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Deputy Superintendent, Business Services

 

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Location

Description

Location

Description

Location

Description

000

District Office

190

Sequoia

44D

Fiscal Services

010

Acacia

195

Sycamore Canyon

45D

Technology Services

020

Aspen

200

TOHS

46D

Purchasing

030

Banyan

220

University

49D

Risk Management

040

Colina

230

Walnut

50D

Maintenance & Operations

050

Conejo ES

245

Century Academy

54D

Grounds

060

CVHS

24D

Special Ed

55D

Middle School Instruction

070

Cypress

250

Weathersfield

56D

High School Instruction

080

Glenwood

260

Westlake ES

59D

Planning & Facilities

100

Ladera

270

WHS

84D

Student Support Services

105

Lang Ranch

280

Westlake Hills

BRK

BreakThrough

110

Los Cerritos

28D

Instructional Services

CND

Child Nutrition

120

Madrona

290

Wildwood

CVAD

Conejo Valley Adult Ed

135

EARTHS

29D

Elementary Instruction

NCS

Neighborhood City Center

140

Maple

37D

Superintendent

PSC

Printing Services Center

160

NPHS

41D

Personnel

TRAN

Transportation

17W

Park Oaks Central Kitchen

42D

Classified Personnel

WHNP

Central Warehouse

180

Redwood

43D

Business Services

 

 

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.
Subject
R. Business Services - Approval of 2019-2020 TOPASS Annual Compliance Report
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the Certificate for Compliance for 2019-2020 TOPASS, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the Certificate for Compliance for 2019-2020 TOPASS?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The District receives Redevelopment Agency (RDA) pass-through funds from the City of Thousand Oaks Redevelopment Agency. These funds are to be used for projects at District sites. As a result of the elimination of Redevelopment Agencies through the passage of Assembly Bill 26, the District is now receiving the former Redevelopment pass-through funds directly from the County Treasurer instead of the City of Thousand Oaks.

 

The TOPASS Agreement requires an annual compliance report. The District is required to certify that funds have been expended in compliance with the 1984 agreement.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

TOPASS Fund: $1,383,006

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

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.
Subject
S. Business Services - Approval of 2020-2021 TOPASS Expenditure Plan
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the 2020-2021 TOPASS expenditure plan, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the 2020-2021 Thousand Oaks Plan to Assist School Sites (TOPASS) expenditure plan?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The District receives Redevelopment Agency (RDA) pass-through funds from the City of Thousand Oaks Redevelopment Agency. These funds are to be used for projects at District sites. As a result of the elimination of Redevelopment Agencies through the passage of Assembly Bill 26, the District is now receiving the former Redevelopment pass-through funds directly from the County Treasurer instead of the City of Thousand Oaks.

 

The TOPASS Agreement requires that each year, the School District submit a list of projects/expenditures to the City for consideration. The proposed list for the 2020-2021 fiscal year is attached.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

TOPASS Fund: $1,966,440

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

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.
Subject
T. Business Services - Disposal of Surplus and Obsolete Equipment
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approval of the Disposal of Surplus and Obsolete Equipment list, as submitted.

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, authorize 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,

Anthony Frutos, CPPB, CPSM

Director, Purchasing

 

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.
Subject
U. Business Services - Notices of Completion
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the execution and filing of a Notice of Completion for the contracts, as listed.

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

Banyan ES

July 1, 2020

MMR

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-402-BAN

B21-00585

$34,790

TOPASS

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Colina MS

July 1, 2020

MMR

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-403-COL

B21-00585

$65,238

TOPASS

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Glenwood ES

July 1, 2020

MMR

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-408-GLN

B21-00585

$50,165

TOPASS

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Lang Ranch ES

July 1, 2020

MMR

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-603-LRE

B21-00585

$38,100

DD

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Newbury Park HS

July 1, 2020

MMR

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-424-NPH

B21-00585

$80,972

TOPASS

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Westlake Hills ES

July 1, 2020

MMR

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-419-WHL

B21-00585

$35,569

TOPASS

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Colina MS

July 1, 2020

DM

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-902-COL

B21-00585

$9,910

DM

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Cypress ES

July 1, 2020

DM

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-905-CYP

B21-00585

$10,850

DM

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Maple ES

July 1, 2020

DM

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-910-MAP

B21-00585

$6,140

DM

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Newbury Park HS

July 1, 2020

DM

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-911-NPH

B21-00585

$14,200

DM

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Westlake ES

July 1, 2020

DM

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-920-WLE

B21-00585

$13,740

DM

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Wildwood ES

July 1, 2020

DM

Flooring Replacement

MP20/21-922-WWD

B21-00585

$17,690

DM

Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Westlake HS

June 17, 2020

MMR

Exterior Paint

MP20/21-418-WHS

B21-00283

$139,000

TOPASS

Color New Co

Horizon Hills

July 14, 2020

MMR

Sink Additions

MP19/20-503-EAR

B21-00599

$40,215

MI

Precision Plumbing~Mechanical

*ITNI: Instructional Technology and Network Infrastructure – MMR: Modernization, Maintenance and Repairs – SMCL: Science, Mathematics Career Preparation Lab – SS: Safety & Security

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Bond Measure I: $40,215

Developer Donation Fund: $38,100

TOPASS Fund: $405,734

Deferred Maintenance Fund: $72,530

 

 

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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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.
Subject
V. Business Services - Award of Contract(s) - Various Trades for New STEM Building - Westlake High School
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Award the contracts for various trades for the new STEM building at Westlake High School, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education award the contracts for the trades below for the New STEM Building project at Westlake High School, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s)?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The Westlake High School STEM project has been out to bid via two legally permitted mechanisms, straight bid and lease-leaseback, with each resulting in bids coming in significantly higher than the estimated budget of $13.9 million. After lengthy analysis, an evaluation of the current construction environment, and a review of the Districts' ability to manage a large scale project, the District will proceed with the project through a multi-prime delivery method where the District will act as the General Contractor. This District has identified significant savings using this method, and though it bears some risk, it bears significant advantages and greater control during the construction process. The District will work directly with sub-contractors to allow scheduling input, define milestone targets, review change orders, and report to a District representative that will be on-site each day for the duration of the project. This first phase of contracts were publicly advertised for bids in compliance with public contract and bidding laws with results as follows:

 

Trade

Job Walk Date

# Attending

# Bid

Award to

Contract Amount

Sheet Metal Flashing

September 9, 2020

3

2

Next Level Cladding LLC

$155,707

Doors Frames Hardware

September 8, 2020

3

1

David Atkin Construction, Inc

$150,000

Glass & Glazing

September 8, 2020

4

2

Center Glass Co No 9

$259,000

Perforated Metal Panels

September 9, 2020

3

2

Next Level Cladding LLC

$157,807

Fire Sprinklers

September 9, 2020

3

2

Singleton Fire Protection

$164,500

Roofing

September 3, 2020

3

3

Craig Roof Company, Inc.

$245,530

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

 

Bond Measure I: $1,132,544

 

 

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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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.
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Subject
A. Instructional Services - Approval of Amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5116.1 - Intradistrict Open Enrollment
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Information

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5116.1 – Intradistrict Open Enrollment?

 

INFORMATION:

 

California Education Codes 35160.5 and 48980 require that the Governing Board review the intradistrict Board policy and administrative regulations annually. The School Choice Committee has met and studied the current policy and regulations. The committee reviewed and discussed the following information: sibling priority, employee priority, lottery selection process, magnet/academy choice priority, increasing access to EARThS Magnet School to students who live proximate to the campus, and application deadlines.

 

The amendments to the Board policy and administrative regulation assure that our policies are compliant with state law, in line with our past practice, reflect changes recommended by the School Choice Committee, and honor Board of Education direction.

 

Based on this feedback, staff recommends the following:

The Board policy is updated to reflect new law (AB 1127) which requires districts to provide transportation assistance to transfer students who are victims of bullying or are children of active duty military parents/guardians, if they are also eligible for free or reduced-priced meals.  The administrative regulation is updated to reflect provisions of AB 1127 which (1) prohibit consideration of specified characteristics when selecting students for transfer who are victims of bullying or children of active duty military parents/guardians and (2) require a district to accept a transfer out of the district for a victim of bullying if the district has only one school offering the student's grade level.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

No direct fiscal impact is anticipated.

 

      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

 

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Subject
B. Student Services - Approval of Amendments to Board Policy 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Information
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)
Goal 2: Ensure highly qualified and effective staff are provided with targeted professional development, and have an understanding that all job responsibilities are structured to support positive student outcomes. (Internal Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve amendments to Board Policy 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior, as submitted?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Updates to Board Policy 5145.9 have been made to define hate-motivated behavior and expand material related to collaboration, staff training, and enforcement of rules regarding student conduct. Policy also provides for the use of uniform complaint procedures when the behavior is determined to be based on unlawful discrimination.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

None

 

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,

Lisa A. Miller, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Student Services

 

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Subject
C. Business Services - Resolution #20/21-10: Authorizing the Issuance of CVUSD Election of the 2014 General Obligation Bonds Series C and Actions Related Thereto
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Information

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve and authorize the issuance of the Conejo Valley Unified School District election of 2014 general obligation bonds series C and actions related thereto?

 

INFORMATION:

 

An election was held in the Conejo Valley Unified School District on November 4, 2014, for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds (the "Bonds") of the District for various purposes in the maximum amount of $197,000,000 (the "Measure I"). On June 25, 2015, the District issued the first series of bonds pursuant to Measure I in the principal amount of $37,199,279.10. On June 28, 2018, the District issued the second series of bonds pursuant to Measure I in the principal amount of $50,000,000. The District now desires to issue the third series of bonds under Measure I in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000,000 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds are being authorized for sale for the purpose of providing funds to finance projects approved by Measure I and to pay the costs of issuing the Bonds.

 

Pursuant to California Education Code Section 15146(b)(2), enacted by California Assembly Bill 182 (Stats. 2013, Chapter 477) and effective as of January 1, 2014, the Resolution and materials included in this agenda item are officially publicly noticed as an information item at this October 6, 2020 Board meeting. At the Board's next consecutive meeting, currently scheduled for October 20, 2020, the attached Resolution and materials will be publicly noticed as an action item for consideration by the Board.

 

(a) Bond Resolution.  This Resolution authorizes the issuance of Bonds, specifies the basic terms, parameters and form of the Bonds, and approves the form of Purchase Contract and form of Preliminary Official Statement described below. In particular, Section 1 of the Resolution establishes the maximum aggregate initial principal amount of the Bonds to be issued ($50,000,000). Section 4 of the Resolution states the maximum underwriter's discount (0.5%) with respect to the Bonds, the maximum legal interest rate on the Bonds, and authorizes the Bonds to be sold at a negotiated sale to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as underwriter (the "Underwriter"). The Resolution authorizes the issuance of current interest bonds only; capital appreciation bonds are not authorized.

 

(b) Form of Purchase Contract.  Pursuant to the Purchase Contract, the Underwriter will agree to buy the Bonds from the District. All the conditions of closing the transaction are set forth in this document, including the documentation to be provided at the closing by various parties. Upon the pricing of the Bonds, the final execution copy of the Purchase Contract will be prepared following this form.

 

(c)  Form of Preliminary Official Statement.  The Preliminary Official Statement ("POS") is the offering document describing the Bonds which may be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Bonds. The POS discloses information with respect to among other things (i) the proposed uses of proceeds of the Bonds, (ii) the terms of the Bonds (interest rate, redemption terms, etc.), (iii) the bond insurance policy for the Bonds, if any, (iv) the security for repayment of the Bonds (the ad valorem property tax levy), (v) information with respect to the District's tax base (upon which such ad valorem property taxes may be levied), (vi) District financial and operating data, (vii) continuing disclosure with respect to the Bonds and the District, and (viii) absence of litigation and other miscellaneous matters expected to be of interest to prospective purchasers of the Bonds. Following the pricing of the Bonds, a final Official Statement for the Bonds will be prepared, substantially in the form of the POS.

 

(d)  Form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate.  The form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate can be found in APPENDIX C of the POS. Effective July 3, 1995, all underwriters of municipal bonds are obligated to procure from any public agency issuing debt a covenant that such public agency will annually file "material financial information and operating data" with respect to such public agency through the web-based Electronic Municipal Market Access ("EMMA") system maintained by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (a federal agency that regulates "broker-dealers," including investment bank firms that underwrite municipal obligations). This requirement is expected to be satisfied by the filing of the District's audited financial statements and other operating information about the District, in the same manner the District has filed in connection with prior bond issuances.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Bond Measure I: $50,000,000

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D.

Deputy Superintendent, Business Services

 

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Subject
D. Business Services - Approval of Amendment to Board Policy 3555 and Addition of New Exhibit 3555 - Nutrition Program Compliance
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Information

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the amendments to Board Policy 3555 and the addition of new Exhibit 3555 - Nutrition Program Compliance?

 

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.

 

Board Policy 3555 is amended to reflect new state regulations (Register 2020, No. 21) which provide that complaints regarding meal counting and claiming, reimbursable meals, eligibility of children or adults, or use of cafeteria funds and allowable expenses should be submitted directly to the California Department of Education (CDE), and complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability should be submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Complaints regarding other program requirements or other bases for discrimination are to be investigated and resolved at the District level. The policy also deletes the USDA nondiscrimination statement that must be included on all forms of communication regarding program availability, which is now presented in the accompanying exhibit. The Board will need to elect which option complaints should be routed under the section titled "Complaints Regarding Noncompliance with Program Requirements" found on page 6.

 

New Exhibit 3555 presents the USDA statement, formerly in BP 3555, which must be included on all forms of communication available to the public regarding the availability of child nutrition programs in order to advise the public of the District's status as an equal opportunity provider, and the address of the agency with responsibility to handle complaints against the District.

 

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

 

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6. ADJOURNMENT
Subject
A. Future Board Topics / Activities
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
6. ADJOURNMENT
Type
Information

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

       

Subject
B. Adjournment
Meeting
Oct 6, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
6. ADJOURNMENT
Type
Procedural

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS

 

October 20, 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.