1. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
A. Comments - Public
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Procedural

(On Closed Session agenda 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 (January 4, 2021).  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 (January 5, 2021). 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. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, Pursuant to Government Code §54957
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Action, Information

(Closed Session item only)

 

 

Subject
C. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), OAH 2020010794
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Action, Information
Goals
Goal N/A

(Closed Session Item only)

 

 

 

Subject
D. Labor Negotiations, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6. The agency negotiator is Jeanne Valentine, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Employee Organization: Unified Association of Conejo Teachers (UACT)
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - 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
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Announcements from Closed Session and Open Session Procedures
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Approval of the Agenda
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Reports from Student Reporters
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - 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
Jan 5, 2021 - 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 (January 4, 2021).  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 (January 5, 2021). 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
Jan 5, 2021 - 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
Jan 5, 2021 - 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. Discussion/Information - Discussion by Board of Education and Staff on our Elementary and Middle School Blended Program and Information Provided by Staff on our High School Master Schedule, Co-Curriculars, and On-Campus Learning.
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Discussion, Information

Update on Blended Learning and High School Master Schedules for Returning to Campus:

 

California Department of Public Health - Schools and School-Based Programs:

https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-schools.pdf (attached below)

 

What are the criteria for closing a school?

 

Individual school closure is recommended based on the number of cases, the percentage of the teacher/students/staff that are positive for COVID-19, and following consultation with the Local Health Officer. Individual school closure may be appropriate when there are multiple cases in multiple cohorts at a school or when at least 5 percent of the total number of teachers/student/staff are cases within a 14-day period, depending on the size and physical layout of the school.

 

The Local Health Officer may also determine school closure is warranted for other reasons, including results from public health investigation or other local epidemiological data.

 

What are the criteria for closing a school district?

 

A superintendent should close a school district if 25% or more of schools in a district have closed due to COVID-19 within 14 days, and in consultation with the local public health department.

 

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Schools%20Reopening%20Recommendations.pdf  (attached below)

 

Ventura County Public Health (VCPH) FAQ:

https://vcportal.ventura.org/covid19/docs/FAQ_COVID-19_and_Schools_12-29-2020.pdf

 

The Governor’s Office also provided the following links as resources:

 

Safe Schools for All Plan Summary

 

Safe Schools for All Plan Science

 

Safe School for all Plan Rationale

 

CVUSD Dashboard Update:

https://www.conejousd.org/ 

 

3. ACTION ITEMS - GENERAL
Subject
A. Review and Action on Employment Contract (Extension) for Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (Contract Extension - Term Length)
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. ACTION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approve the Employment Contract (Extension) for the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the Employment Contract (Extension) for the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources as the Employee's Current Contract Terms Out June 30,2021?

 

INFORMATION:

The contract includes a three-year term for the period commencing July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2024. Subject to the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, receiving a satisfactory performance evaluation in 2021-2022, the term of agreement will be extended on year to June 30, 2025. On or before June 30 of each year in the extension period, this contract may be extended for an additional year subject to the Assistant Superintendent receiving a satisfactory performance evaluation.

 

For 2021-2022 school year, the Assistant Superintendent shall receive an annual salary of $187,647.36 and receive salary increases equal to the percentage salary increases granted to District management personnel. The Assistant Superintendent, shall be provided all health and insurance benefits, which are provided to District certificated staff and/or management personnel. The District shall pay for an ACSA Disability policy annually for each year of the contract NTE $900.00. The District shall pay the Assistant Superintendent’s membership dues for Association of California School Administrators.

 

The Assistant Superintendent shall be required to provide 220 days of service to the District each year. In the event the Assistant Superintendent is required to work beyond her 220-day work year, she may accumulate “comp time” of up to 11 days which, if she does not use must be paid out at her per diem rate upon her departure from the District. The Assistant Superintendent shall be provided with one day per month sick leave, credited in advance. Earned sick leave may be accrued, accumulated and transferred as provided by the Education Code and Board rules and regulations.

 

The District shall reimburse the Assistant Superintendent for all actual and necessary expenses incurred and paid by the Assistant Superintendent, in the conduct of her duties on behalf of the District, including travel expenses within the County for use of her private vehicle. The Assistant Superintendent may attend professional meetings at the local, county and state levels. Prior approval of the Superintendent shall be obtained when the Assistant Superintendent attends out-of-state functions, and the District shall pay all actual and necessary expenses of attendance.

 

The employment contract may be terminated without cause by the Assistant Superintendent or the Board upon the provision of 90-days written notice. If the Board elects to terminate the contract, the Board shall pay the Assistant Superintendent the equivalent of 12 months of her salary.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Total Compensation of Employee (Salary, Health and Welfare, Benefits) as outlined in Contract.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

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Subject
B. Review and Action on Employment Contract (Extension) for Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services (Contract Extension - Term Length)
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. ACTION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approve the Employment Contract (Extension) for the Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the Employment Contract (Extension) for the Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services as the Employee's Current Contract Terms Out June 30,2021?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The contract includes a three-year term for the period commencing July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2024. Subject to the Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services, receiving a satisfactory performance evaluation in 2021-2022, the term of agreement will be extended on year to June 30, 2025. On or before June 30 of each year in the extension period, this contract may be extended for an additional year subject to the Assistant Superintendent receiving a satisfactory performance evaluation.

 

For 2021-2022 school year, the Assistant Superintendent shall receive an annual salary of $187,647.36 and receive salary increases equal to the percentage salary increases granted to District management personnel. The Assistant Superintendent shall be provided all health and insurance benefits, which are provided to District certificated staff and/or management personnel. The District shall pay for an ACSA Disability policy annually for each year of the contract NTE $900.00. The District shall pay the Assistant Superintendent’s membership dues for Association of California School Administrators.

 

The Assistant Superintendent shall be required to provide 220 days of service to the District each year. In the event the Assistant Superintendent is required to work beyond her 220-day work year, she may accumulate “comp time” of up to 11 days which, if she does not use must be paid out at her per diem rate upon her departure from the District. The Assistant Superintendent shall be provided with one day per month sick leave, credited in advance. Earned sick leave may be accrued, accumulated and transferred as provided by the Education Code and Board rules and regulations.

 

The District shall reimburse the Assistant Superintendent for all actual and necessary expenses incurred and paid by the Assistant Superintendent, in the conduct of her duties on behalf of the District, including travel expenses within the County for use of her private vehicle. The Assistant Superintendent may attend professional meetings at the local, county and state levels. Prior approval of the Superintendent shall be obtained when the Assistant Superintendent attends out-of-state functions, and the District shall pay all actual and necessary expenses of attendance.

 

The employment contract may be terminated without cause by the Assistant Superintendent or the Board upon the provision of 90-days written notice. If the Board elects to terminate the contract, the Board shall pay the Assistant Superintendent the equivalent of 12 months of her salary.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Total Compensation of Employee (Salary, Health and Welfare, Benefits) as outlined in Contract.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

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4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Subject
A. Board of Education - Approval of Minutes
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - 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. Board of Education - Approval of Amendment to Exhibit A-Designated Positions and Filing Officers of Board Bylaw 9270 - Conflict of Interest
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the Amendment to Exhibit A-Designated Positions and Filing Officers of Board Bylaw 9270 - Conflict of Interest, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the amendment of Exhibit A-Designated Positions and Filing Officers of Board Bylaw 9270 - Conflict of Interest, as submitted?

 

INFORMATION:

 

An official or employee of a state or local government agency whose position has been designed in the agency's Conflict of Interest code to file statements of economic interest or whose position has not been listed in the code but makes or participates in making governmental decisions must be included in Exhibit A-Designated Positions and Filing Officers of Board Bylaw 9270 - Conflict of Interest. At the previous Board meeting, the Board approved the addition of Exhibit B-Disclosure Categories, to Board Bylaw 9270, as requested by the County of Ventura.  After submission of the revised Conflict of Interest Bylaw, the District received word back from the counsel of the County of Ventura that a revision of Exhibit A-Designated Positions and Filing Officers, was requested based on the disclosure categories assigned to designated positions. The counsel requested that our district update the assigned disclosure categories based on the six disclosure categories provided by the County of Ventura. Previously, Exhibit A included only two disclosure categories, which differed from the County's six disclosure categories, and was consistent with disclosure categories used by surrounding school districts. This exhibit was also amended to include additional classified and certificated management positions with disclosure requirements that were not considered designated positions in previous years.  

 

A copy of the final amended version of Exhibit B is also attached for reference.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

N/A

 

AMENDED LEGEND:

 

Black - Existing Verbiage

Bold/Red - Information changed by request of the Ventura County Deputy Clerk of the Board, County of Ventura

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D

Superintendent

 

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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
C. Human Resources - Personnel Assignment Orders
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - 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 #: No Items

 

2.  Certificated Service - Exempt:

 

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

           Order #: E20-060-E20-064

 

3.  Classified Service:

 

      A.  Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions

           Order #: C20-210

 

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

           Orders #: C20-211 - C20-220

 

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

           Orders #: C20-221 - C20-226

 

4.  Classified Service - Exempt:

 

      A.  Walk-on Coach

           Orders #: E20-273 - E20-276

 

      B.  Specialist, Proctor, Student Helper, Others

           Orders #: E20-277 - E20-280

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
D. Instructional Services - Approval of Contracts Under $5,000
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - 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

NWEA

Subscription Service

CVH

$2,646.00

1

Trivessa

Website Redesign

TOH

$1,200.00

1

  Starfall Educational Foundation   Instructional Software   ETS   $270.00   1, 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
E. Student Services - Approval of Contract with Non-Public School Placement for Student #22-20/21
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve a contract for non-public school placement for Student #22-20/21, 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 #22-20/21?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Special Education classes and services for Student #22-20/21 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 10/13/2020 through 6/30/2021. The total cost for this non-public school placement is $84,457.08, less reimbursement (from SELPA Mental Health Fund) of $0.00, and less District income of $4,570.80. The total District cost is $79,886.28.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Special Education Fund: $79,886.28

 

 

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
F. Student Services - Approval of Contract with Haynes Family of Programs, Inc. DBA: S.T.A.R. Academy
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with Haynes Family of Programs, Inc. DBA: S.T.A.R. Academy, 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 Haynes Family of Programs, Inc. DBA: S.T.A.R. Academy?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Haynes Family of Programs, Inc. DBA: S.T.A.R. Academy provides academic tutoring services to students in need of additional educational services as recommended by school site and District staff.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Special Education Fund: $1,275.00

 

 

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
G. Student Services - Approval of Contract for the Transportation Services Agreement with West Shield
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the Transportation Services Agreement with West Shield, 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 Transportation Services Agreement with West Shield Adolescent Services?

 

INFORMATION:

 

This contract will allow West Shield to provide transportation services to CVUSD students on an as-needed basis.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Special Education Fund: $30,000.00

 

 

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
H. Student Services - Approval of Contract with AMN Healthcare, Inc.
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with AMN Healthcare, 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 the contract with AMN Healthcare, Inc.?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The AMN Healthcare, Inc. is an agency that contracts with school districts in Ventura County for the purpose of providing staff for special education related services positions as vacancies arise. Conejo Valley Unified School District's Special Education and Student Support Services Departments will enter into a contract with AMN Healthcare, Inc. to hire temporary staff to fill vacant special education service provider positions, such as speech/language therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist or behaviorist, that are not able to be filled by other CVUSD approved agencies.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact is $80,000.00 paid with Special Education funds allocated for the 2020/2021 school year.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Erika Johnson

Director, Special Education

 

On behalf of,

Lisa A. Milller, 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
I. Student Services - Approval of Contract - Alba-Walker Life Strategies
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the contract with Alba-Walker Life Strategies, 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 contract with Alba-Walker Life Strategies?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Alba-Walker Life Strategies is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Corporation. The presenter, Todd Walker, has 12 years of experience working with children, teens and families with all levels of care. The one-hour virtual workshop discusses Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students. The presentation is specifically designed to provide parents/guardians with best practices, resources and tools to support the unique mental health needs of their LGBTQ+ children.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

BreakThrough Assistance Fund: $200.00  

 

 

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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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. Business Services - Approval of Purchase Order Report (PO's exceeding $5,000)
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - 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 December 1, 2020, through December 9, 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: $428,573.13
Adult Education: $27,265.00
Cafeteria Fund: $95,441.80
Bond Measure I: $48,764.25
Worker Compensation Fund: $41,305.93

 

 

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
K. Business Services - MEASURE I - Change Order 1: New Athletic Field and Parking Lot – Newbury Park High School – Ardalan Construction Company, Inc.
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve Change Order 1 to modify the contract with Ardalan Construction Company, Inc., as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve Change Order 1 to the contract with Ardalan Construction Company, Inc., for the concrete portion of the project at Newbury Park High School?

 

INFORMATION:

 

On August 4, 2020, the Conejo Valley Unified School District entered into a contract with Ardalan Construction Company, Inc., for the concrete portion of the project at Newbury Park High School.  Details of this change order are attached, and include additional compaction for changes to the concrete portion of the project. The total cost adjustment of this change order is an increase to the original scope of work.  Reference purchase order B21-00616.

 

Original contract amount: $125,000.00

Change order amount: $12,165.33

New contract amount: $137,165.33

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

 

Bond Measure I: $12,165.33

 

 

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
L. Business Services - Notices of Completion
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - 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

 

Westlake HS

October 22, 2020

SS

GPS Bipolar Ionization

MP20/21-1000-WHS

B21-00770

$65,205

General Fund

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.

 

Los Cerritos MS

October 22, 2020

SS

GPS Bipolar Ionization

MP20/21-1000-LCR

B21-00770

$25,500

General Fund

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.

 

Sequoia MS

October 22, 2020

SS

GPS Bipolar Ionization

MP20/21-1000-SEQ

B21-00770

$25,500

General Fund

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.

 

Aspen ES

October 22, 2020

SS

GPS Bipolar Ionization

MP20/21-1000-ASP

B21-00770

$13,128

General Fund

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.

 

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

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

General Funds: $129,333 (Stimulus)

 

 

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
M. Business Services - Approval of Amendment to Board Policy 3280 - Sale or Lease of District-Owned Real Property
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the amendment to Board Policy 3280 - Sale of Lease of District-Owned Real Property, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the amendment to Board Policy 3280 - Sale or Lease of District-Owned Real Property?

 

INFORMATION:

 

CVUSD received 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 Bylways.

 

Board Policy 3280 is amended to reflect new law (820, 2020) which adds, until July 1, 2024, an exception to the requirement that boards appoint an advisory committee for the sale or lease of district-owned property if the property has not operated as an early childhood education facility or for elementary or secondary instruction, and new law (SB 98, 2020) which authorizes, until July 1, 2024, the proceeds from the sale or lease of property purchased entirely with local funds to be used for any one-time general fund purpose if certain conditions are met. The policy also adds material regarding the authorization for boards to meet in closed session with real property negotiations, the requirement to notify the Office of Public School Construction within 90 days if the district sells property that utilized funds received from a state school facilities program within the previous 10 years and the proceeds were not used for purposes, and conditions under which the State Allocation Board may require a return of the funds.

 

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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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. Business Services - Approval of Amendment to Board Policy 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the amendment to Board Policy 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the amendment to Board Policy 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance?

 

INFORMATION:

 

CVUSD received updates to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations from GAMUT. GAMUT is a policy update service offered through the California School Board Association (CSBA) which provides information about new laws and court opinions which may affect Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws.

 

Board Policy 3530 is amended to address the basis upon which insurance decisions should be made and the provisions of safety-related training and protective equipment for staff. The policy is also updated to delete material regarding the removal of an insurance agent as being implicit in a governing board's authority and explicit in an insurance contract. The timeline for reporting to the board on risk management activities has been revised from twice a year to periodically to give boards flexibility based on district need.

 

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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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. Business Services - Approval of New Administrative Regulation 3513.1 - Cellular Phone Reimbursement
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Information

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the new Administrative Regulation 3513.1 - Cellular Phone Reimbursement?

 

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.

 

Administrative Regulation 3513.1 is an optional regulation for districts that provide cell phones to their employees.  Since the CVUSD provides cell phones to staff, this regulation is deemed necessary. 

 

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
Jan 5, 2021 - 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:

 

Scheduled:

 

Child Care Program Update (1-19-21)

Title IX Coordinators on School Campuses - advertisement and process flow chart  (1-19-21)

 

 

Dates To Be Determined:

 

Enrollment during/after COVID-19 

Governance Handbook

BP 1313 - Civility

Purpose and expectation of District committees 

Technology Committee Report 

Cell Phones - How each site handles student usage 

Bathroom issues at the school sites 

 

Ongoing:

 

Addition of curriculum/literature written by diverse authors/incorporation of programs and events to include culture 

Report on activities/events at the sites in relation to acknowledgement of resolutions 

Subject
B. Adjournment
Meeting
Jan 5, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
6. ADJOURNMENT
Type
Procedural

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS

 

January 19, 2021

 

4:00 p.m. Discussion Session (CSBA Debrief)

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/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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