1. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
A. Comments - Public
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Consideration of Student Discipline, Education Code §35146, Action other than expulsion
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Action, Discussion, Information

Stipulated Agreement #5-21/22 SA

Subject
C. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), Case OAH 2021100092
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Action, Information
Goals
Goal N/A

(Closed Session Agenda Item Only)

Subject
D. Conference with Real Property Negotiators, Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8. The agency negotiator is Dr. Victor Hayek, Deputy Superintendent. The discussion item is price and terms of payment regarding 1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks, California 91360. Negotiating Parties: Conejo Valley Unified School District; BRIDGES Charter School
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Information

(Closed Session Agenda Item Only)

 

 

 

Subject
E. Conference with Real Property Negotiators, Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8. The agency negotiator is Dr. Victor Hayek, Deputy Superintendent. The discussion item is price and terms of payment regarding 2000 La Granada Drive, Thousand Oaks, California 91362. Negotiating Parties: Conejo Valley Unified School District; MATES Charter School
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Information

(Closed Session Agenda Item Only)

 

Subject
F. Labor Negotiations, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6. The agency negotiator is Jeanne Valentine, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Employee Organizations: Unified Association of Conejo Teachers (UACT) and Conejo Valley Pupil Personnel Association (CVPPA)
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
1. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Discussion, Information

(Closed Session Agenda Item Only)

2. OPEN SESSION
Subject
A. Call the Meeting to Order
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Announcements from Closed Session and Open Session Procedures
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Approval of the Agenda
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Reports from Student Board Reporters
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Information

Student Board Reporters:

 

Century Academy – Harry Esau

Conejo Valley High School – Anneth Carrillo

Newbury Park High School – Edyn Stepler

Thousand Oaks High School – Sara Nguyen

Westlake High School – Samantha Wildman

Subject
F. Comments - Public
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
2. OPEN SESSION
Type
Procedural

Public Comments:

 

 

Public Comments - Process:

Subject
G. Comments - Board of Education
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - 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
Feb 1, 2022 - 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.

 

3. ACTION ITEMS - GENERAL
Subject
A. Board of Education - Approval of Amendment to the Scheduled Regular Board Meeting Dates for June 2022
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. ACTION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approve the amended schedule of Regular Board Meeting Dates for June 2022, as submitted.

The Board of Education will consider the following amended schedule for the Board meeting dates in June 2022:

 

Scheduled dates                  Amended dates

6/7/2022                            6/14/2022*
6/21/2022                          6/21/2022 (remains the same)
           
 

The current schedule is the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning with Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.; Open Session at 6:00 p.m.  Any exceptions will be agreed upon by the Board of Education and will be posted on the Board's page on the District's website. 

 

* - off-cycle Board meeting

 

 

 

Subject
B. Instructional Services - Approval of New High School Core Literature Title - Cold Mountain
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. ACTION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Approve the New High School Core Literature Title - Cold Mountain.
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)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the new high school (11-12) core literature title, Cold Mountain?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) implements the selection and adoption of instructional materials, specifically for grades 9-12, in accordance with Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6161.1. CVUSD considers the California Department of Education’s Recommended Literature List. However, the California Department of Education notes, “The Recommended Literature List is intended as a tool to assist districts as they select literature, but the list only recommends titles. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the District to select literature according to the selection policies that are in place.”

CVUSD English Language Arts teachers reviewed Cold Mountian. The CVUSD English/Language Arts Articulation Committee has given considerable thought to the merit of titles placed on the core literature list. This discussion and review also takes place in the Secondary Curriculum Advisory Council meeting. The title listed below was chosen to move forward for Board approval for 11th and 12th grade. This novel will support and strengthen the core curriculum and broaden students’ knowledge and skills.

 

Title

Author

ISBN

Grade

Cold Mountain      

Charles Frazier      

9780871136794      

11 and 12

 

 

 

 

http://www.conejousd.org/Departments/Instructional-Services/Core-Literature-Adoption-Process

 

As part of the District's Core Literature adoption process, preview events were held virtually on Thursday, January 13, 2022, and Thursday, January 27, 2022, that provided parents and community members the opportunity to learn about the title and ask questions of available staff.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

District textbook funds shall be used to pay for requested textbooks from each school site.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Brian Mercer
Director, High Schools

On behalf of,
Kenneth Loo
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

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Subject
C. Human Resources - Approval of Resolution #21/22-11: National School Counseling Week - February 7-11, 2022
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. ACTION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution #21/22-11 declaring February 7-11, 2022, as "National School Counseling Week."
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)
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 adopt a resolution declaring February 7-11, 2022 as "National School Counseling Week"?

BACKGROUND:

Districts are encouraged to adopt Board resolutions commending the School Counselors and to publicize the role of School Counselors in the educational process.  School Counselors continue to reduce barriers to learning and provide the support necessary for all students to achieve at the highest level possible.

 

RATIONALE:

 

It is appropriate that the Board of Education recognize and express their appreciation for School Counselors for the hard work and dedication of these individuals for students, schools, and the community.  This resolution should be shared with each school and work site to honor School Counselors for the tremendous impact they can have in helping students achieve school success. 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Jeanne Valentine

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

 

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Subject
D. Student Services - Adoption of Resolution #21/22-35 in Recognition of the Lunar New Year
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
3. ACTION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution #21/22-35 in recognition of the Lunar New Year, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student 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)
Goal 3: Provide communication and targeted outreach that informs the community of programs & opportunities that support positive student outcomes. (Community Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education adopt a resolution declaring February 1, 2022, as the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year?

 

INFORMATION:

 

February 1, 2022, will usher in the Lunar New Year for 2022 - the Year of the Tiger. The Lunar New Year is of special significance and represents a major celebration for Chinese and many other Asian people throughout the world, including families with roots in countries that include China, Vietnam, South Korea, and Singapore. The Lunar New Year represents a number of important traditional, social, and cultural events and values, many of which have become customary to observe in the United States.

 

Conejo Valley Unified School District is committed to honoring and valuing the traditions and cultural significance of the Lunar New Year and the contributions and accomplishments of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

None

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Lisa A. Miller, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Student Services 

 

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4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Subject
A. Board of Education - Approval of Minutes
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - 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
Feb 1, 2022 - 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, General/Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists

           Order #: R21-272 

 

2.  Certificated Service - Exempt:

 

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

           Order #: E21-114 - E21-116

 

3.  Classified Service:

     

A.  Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions

           Order #: No Items

 

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

           Orders #: C21-526 - C21-548

 

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

           Orders #: C21-549 - C21-553

 

4.  Classified Service - Exempt:

 

      A.  Walk-on Coach

           Orders #: E21-496 - E21-506

 

      B.  Specialist, Proctor, Student Helper, Others

           Orders #: E21-507 - E21-509

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 - Approval of Resolution #21/22-34: Ordering of Seniority of Certificated Employees Who First Rendered Paid Service on the Same Day (Annual/No Changes)
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution #21/22-34: Ordering of Seniority of Certificated Employees Who First Rendered Paid Service on the Same Day, 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)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve Resolution #21/22-34: Ordering of Seniority of Certificated Employees Who First Rendered Service on the Same Day, as submitted?

 

BACKGROUND:
 

The administrative staff is recommending the Board of Education approve the issuance of March 15 notices to employees providing particular kinds of certificated services notifying them that their services will not be required for the ensuing school year.  The Education Code requires that notices be provided to certificated employees who are the least senior certificated employees providing the particular kind of certificated services approved by the Board for reduction.  The Education Code defines seniority based upon the first day the certificated employee provided paid District service in a probationary status.  Since there are often multiple employees sharing the same first date of paid service, the Education Code allows Governing Boards to approve criteria breaking ties, and ordering the order of termination, based solely on the needs of the District and its students. 


RATIONALE:

 

In consultation with legal counsel assisting the District with the certificated layoff action, the staff is recommending criteria for ordering ties in seniority as contained in Resolution #21/22-34.  The recommended criteria for ordering ties in seniority was brought forward for Board approval during the 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2016-2017, 2018-2019, 2019-2020 , and 2021-2022 school years.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Jeanne Valentine

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

 

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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
D. Human Resources - Approval of Student Field Placement Cooperative Agreement - Pepperdine University
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the Pepperdine University Student Field Placement Cooperative Agreement, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student 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 a Student Field Placement Cooperative Agreement with Pepperdine University?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Pepperdine University has established an approved program to provide students enrolled in the University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program an opportunity to acquire needed experience from current educators, which will benefit the public by training students to become future educators. The District shall provide students with qualified educators responsible for the educational activities, supervision, and evaluation of University students participating under this cooperative agreement. The "Educator" will be a resource person for students in the Student Field Placement program. The University and the District will mutually agree upon selection of Educators.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

None

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Jeanne Valentine

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
 

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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. Human Resources - Approval of Student Field Placement Agreement with Emerson College for Speech-Language Pathology
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the Student Field Placement Agreement with Emerson College for Speech-Language Pathology, 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)
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve an agreement for Student Field Placement with Emerson College for Speech-Language Pathology?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) continues to partner with Emerson College to provide Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students with unpaid internships. Intern candidates, under the direct supervision of CVUSD’s Speech-Language Pathologists, will obtain clinical education experience related to the diagnostic and treatment of students who may or may not exhibit communicative disorders.   

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

None

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Jeanne Valentine

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
 

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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
Feb 1, 2022 - 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

Type

Smart Care Equipment Solutions

Freezer Repair

NPH

NTE $2,000

n/a

New

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

See above.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Kenneth Loo

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 New Contract - UCLA Center X
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the new contract with UCLA Center X, 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)
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student Focused)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the new contract with UCLA Center X?

 

INFORMATION:

 

In coordination with the UCLA California Reading and Literature Project, the UCLA Center X provides educators with professional development services to build leadership capacity and coherence in racially, culturally and linguistically diverse low-income communities since 1994. (De)Normalizing Literature Professional Development will take a cohort of secondary English/Language Arts teachers through 15 hours of training that will support their teaching and adoption of new diverse core literature titles.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

$7,890.00 to be paid for out of #0EFG Educator Effectiveness Grant.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Sonia Wilson, Ed.D.

Director, Middle School Education

 

On behalf of,

Kenneth Loo

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 6170.1 - Transitional Kindergarten
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the amendments to Board Policy 6170.1 - Transitional Kindergarten, as submitted.
Goals
Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support positive student outcomes. (Student 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 6170.1 – Transitional Kindergarten?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The Board Policy is updated to reflect new law (AB 130, 2021) which:

 

(1) gradually revises the timespans for mandatory transitional kindergarten (TK) admittance such that, by the 2025-26 school year, children who turn four by September 1 will be eligible for TK.
(2) establishes the California Prekindergarten Planning and Implementation Grant 
Program as an early learning initiative with the goal of expanding access to classroom-based prekindergarten programs at districts, including but not limited to TK programs, and which requires districts to develop a plan for how all children in the attendance area of the district will have access to full-day learning programs the year before kindergarten.

(3) establishes the California Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Full-Day Kindergarten Facilities Grant Program to provide one-time grants to school districts to construct new school facilities or retrofit existing school facilities including for the purpose of providing TK classrooms.

(4) prohibits TK eligibility from impacting family eligibility for a preschool or childcare program, and

(5) requires districts to maintain an average TK class enrollment of not more than 24 students for each school site and which, commencing with the 2022–23 school year, requires districts to maintain an average of at least one adult for every 12 students for TK classrooms and, contingent upon an appropriation of funding, maintain an average of at least one adult for every 10 students commencing with the 2023-24 school year.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

None.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Kenneth Loo

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. Instructional Services - Overnight Trip Request - WHS Dance Team
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the overnight trip request, as submitted.
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)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the overnight trip for the WHS Dance Team as described below? 

 

INFORMATION:

 

Ms. Brandy Jones, Dance Team Head Coach at Westlake High School, requests permission to take twenty-three (23) students to Long Beach, CA for the WCE Nationals Competition. The trip will take place on Thursday, April 21, 2022, through Sunday, April 24, 2022. The students will not miss school as this event is taking place during Spring Break. The students will travel via private cars to and from the competition.

 

Attending this competition will allow these students to compete against other high school dance teams from across California. They will also be able to observe other schools perform. 

 

This trip will be fully funded by Dance Team fundraising. No student will be excluded due to financial hardship.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

$6,082.64 to be paid for by WHS Dance Team Boosters

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Brian Mercer

Director, High Schools and Assessment

 

On behalf of,

Kenneth Loo

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
J. Instructional Services - Overnight Trip Request - TOH Dance Team
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the overnight trip request, as submitted.
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)

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the overnight trip for the TOH Dance Team as described below? 

 

INFORMATION:

 

Ms. Jaleen Murphy, Dance Team Director at Thousand Oaks High School, and Ms. Jordan Jones, Thousand Oaks High School Dance Coach, request permission to take six (6) students to Irvine, CA for the Miss Dance Drill Team Nationals Competition. The trip will take place on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, through Saturday, April 2, 2022. The students will miss all periods on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of the event week, and are required to obtain prior approval from their teachers. The students will travel via private cars to and from the competition.

 

Attending this competition will allow these students to compete against other high school dance teams from across California. They will also be able to observe other schools perform. 

 

This trip will be fully funded by Dance Team fundraising. No student will be excluded due to financial hardship.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

$3,000.00 to be paid for by TOH Dance Team Boosters

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Brian Mercer

Director, High Schools and Assessment

 

On behalf of,

Kenneth Loo

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
K. Student Services - New Contract with Cortica Behavioral Health, Inc.
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the new contract with Cortica Behavioral Health, 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 new contract with Cortica Behavioral Health, Inc.?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Cortica Behavioral Health, Inc. is an agency that contracts with school districts in Ventura County for the purpose of providing direct services/supports for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs).  Conejo Valley Unified School District's Student Support Services departments will enter into a contract with Cortica Behavioral Health, Inc. to hire temporary staff to fill vacant special education paraeducator positions.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

The estimated Fiscal Impact is $75,000 from funds allocated for special education paraeducator positions funded for the 2021/2022 school year.

 

 

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
L. Student Services - Approval of Renewal Contract- Reality Improv Connection, Inc. - BRITE
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the renewal contract with Reality Improv Connection, Inc. - BRITE, 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 the renewal contract with Reality Improv Connection, Inc. - BRITE?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Reality Improv Connection, Inc.-BRITE is a nonprofit corporation. They are a youth development program engaging youth in environmental prevention strategies and advocacy. Reality Improv Connection, Inc.-BRITE provides classroom workshops and engages middle and high school students in youth advocacy projects to support the Conejo Valley Unified School District’s Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) grant objectives.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

$15,000, paper year, a not-to-exceed amount, paid from the TUPE grant funds in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.

 

 

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
M. Student Services - Approval of Contract for Residential Treatment Center Placement
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve the contract for Residential Treatment Center Placement, 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 contracts for Residential Treatment Center Placements as listed below?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Special Education classes and services for the students listed below cannot be met by the District and/or County at this time. Therefore, in order to provide placement for the students at the recommended educational setting, a contract number must be established for the 21/22 school year. The costs for these Residential Treatment Center Placements are as follows:

 

Contract #

Contract Period

Placement Cost

Less SELPA Reimbursement

Less ADA

Fiscal Impact from Special Ed Fund

25-21/22 10/01/21-6/30/22 $128,085.00 $99,645.00 $4,629.40 $23,810.60

26-21-22

12-16-21-6-30-22

$85,605.44

$69,602.00

$3398.80

$12,604.64

 

 

 

 

 

$36,415.24

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

$36,415.24 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
N. Business Services - Approval of Purchase Order Report (POs exceeding $5,000)
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - 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 January 1, 2022, through January 11, 2022, 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: $161,270.39

Deferred Maintenance Fund: $26,610.00

Bond Measure I: $2,277,934.28

 

 

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
O. Business Services - Disposal of Surplus and Obsolete Equipment
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve 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, authorizes the Director of Purchasing to advertise, sell, auction, dispose or donate obsolete and surplus District-owned personal property per the attached list.  Unless otherwise directed, any proceeds from the sale of items will be deposited into the general fund.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

None

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

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
P. Business Services - MEASURE I - Notices of Completion
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - 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

 

Ladera ES

Aug. 11, 2021

MMR

Play Equipment Installation & Site Work

MP20/21-18-LAD

B22-00657

$86,962.18

MI

Jaynes Brothers Construction, Inc.

 

Westlake HS

Aug. 31, 2020

SMCL

NEW STEM Bldg – Elevator

MP18/19-72-WHS

B21-00820

$164,252

MI

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.

 

*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: $251,214.18

 

 

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
Q. Business Services - MEASURE I - Award of Contract – Various Trades – Exterior Site Improvements – Century Academy
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Award the contracts for the exterior site improvements at Century Academy, as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the contracts for the below trades for the Exterior Site Improvements at Century Academy, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s)?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The Century Academy Exterior Site Improvement project has been out to bid through a multi-prime delivery method where the District will act as the General Contractor. The District will work directly with sub-contractors to allow scheduling input, define milestone targets, review and negotiate change orders, and report to a District representative that will be on-site each day for the duration of the project. Trades identified for this project were publicly advertised for bids in compliance with public contract code and bidding laws with results as follows:

 

Trade

Job Walk Date

# Attending

Lowest bid submitted by

Contract Amount

Concrete

Dec. 15, 2021

2

DJS General Contracting

$510,400

Fencing

Dec. 1, 2021

2

Fence Corp

$224,983

Metal Panels Nov. 3, 2021 1 David Atkin Construction $270,000

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Bond Measure I: $1,005,383

 

 

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
R. Business Services - MEASURE I - Change Order 2: Underground Utilities – Westlake High School – R-Help Construction Co., Inc.
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Approve Change Order 2 to modify the contract with R-Help Construction Co., Inc., as submitted.

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve Change Order 2 to the contract with R-Help Construction Co, Inc., for the underground utility portion of the project at Westlake High School?

 

INFORMATION:

 

On July 14, 2020, the Conejo Valley Unified School District entered into a contract with R-Help Construction Co, Inc., for the underground utility portion of the project at Westlake High School.  Details of this change order include the relocation of the storm, sewer and water lines, and is an increase to the original scope of work.  Reference purchase order B21-00598.

 

Original contract amount: $249,010

Previously Approved CO: $15,194

Change order amount: $22,877.91

New contract amount: $287,081.91

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Bond Measure I: $ 22,877.91

 

 

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. Board Member Request - Instructional Services: Visual and Performing Arts Update
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Discussion, Information

During the Regular Board Meeting on August 10, 2021, Board Member Sylvester requested that the Instructional Services Division provide an update on the progress and focus of the Teacher on Special Assignment, Visual/Performing Arts. This presentation will be provided by:

 

Mr. Kenny Loo, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services

Mr. Brian Peter, Teacher on Special Assignment, Visual/Performing Arts

 

Subject
B. Board Member Request - Presentation by Student Services: Newcomer Academy at Newbury Park High School
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Discussion, Information

During the Regular Board Meeting on September 14, 2021, Board Member Goldberg requested that the Student Services Division provide a presentation on the Newcomer Academy at Newbury Park High School. This presentation will be provided by:

 

Dr. Lisa A. Miller, Assistant Superintendent, Student Services

 

 

Subject
C. Board Member Request - Open School Facilities - Playgrounds on Nights and Weekends
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Discussion, Information, Procedural

During a prior Regular Board Meeting, a Board member requested discussion on open school facilities - playgrounds on nights and weekends.  Administration surveyed staff as to the pros and cons, and the results are presented herein. 

 

Subject
D. Student Services - Approval of New Board Policy 5141.5 - Mental Health
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - 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)
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 new Board Policy 5141.5 - Mental Health?

 

INFORMATION:

 

Policy 5141.5 - Mental Health, addresses strategies and services to promote students' emotional well-being and mental health, including student instruction, staff training, crisis intervention, counseling services, and referrals, Section 504 evaluation, and collaboration with mental health professionals, agencies, and organizations. 

 

LEGEND:

 

RED - Existing Notes

Red/Bold - New GAMUT Notes

Black/Bold - New GAMUT Language

Black/Bold/Italics - New CVUSD Language

Blue/Bold/Italics - CVUSD Language Following Input

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Lisa A. Miller, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Student Services

 

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Subject
E. Human Resources - Approval of Amendments to Board Policy 4020 - Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Information

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education approve the amendments to Board Policy 4020 concerning a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace?

 

INFORMATION:

 

The Governing Board recognizes the need to keep district schools free of drugs and alcohol in order to create a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning and promote student health and well-being. The Board prohibits the possession, use, or sale of drugs and alcohol at any time in district-owned or leased buildings, on district property, and in district vehicles, unless otherwise permitted by law. This revised Board Policy includes amendments related to Government Code 8355; 41 USC 8103.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

None

 

LEGEND:

 

RED - Existing Notes

Red/Bold - New GAMUT Notes

Black/Bold - New GAMUT Language

Black/Bold/Italics - New CVUSD Language

Blue/Bold/Italics - CVUSD Language Following Input

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Jeanne Valentine

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

 

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Subject
F. Board of Education - Adoption of New Board Policy 1313 - Civility
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
5. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - GENERAL
Type
Information

ISSUE:

 

Should the Board of Education adopt new Board Policy 1313 - Civility, as submitted?

 

INFORMATION:

 

This new Board Policy addresses the importance of civility to the effective operation of the district, including its role in creating a positive school climate and supporting a focus on student well-being, learning, and achievement. This policy includes First Amendment free speech considerations, behavior and practices that constitute civil behavior, and the importance of educating and providing information to staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members to assist in the recognition, development, and demonstration of civil behavior. Also included is verbiage related to disruptive behavior and the prohibition of, and consequences for behavior which is discriminatory, harassing, or intimidating, including sexual harassment, bullying, and/or hate violence.  While this was a Board member requested policy a few years back, the California School Board Association (CSBA) did generate this policy on 6-1-2021 and helped define the language in the attached CVUSD policy.   

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

None

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

Prepared by,

Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Superintendent

 

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6. ADJOURNMENT
Subject
A. Future Board Topics / Activities
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
6. ADJOURNMENT
Type
Information

Current Board topic requests with anticipated date(s) to bring information back to the Board:

 

Scheduled - All Board Member Requested Information:

Update on progress/focus - Teacher on Special Assignment, Visual/Performing Arts (February 1, 2022)

Newcomer Program @ NPHS (February 1, 2022)

Open School Facilities -- Playgrounds on nights and weekends (February 1, 2022)

BP 1313 - Civility (February 1, 2022)

 

Board Requests:

Discussion Session - CSBA Debrief (February 15, 2022)

Transportation to/from school for Conejo Valley High School students (February 15, 2022)

Secondary Grading Policy (Board Goal - TBD)

 

 

Upcoming District Staff Presentations:

Transportation to/from school for Conejo Valley High School students (February 15, 2022)

Wellness Center Presentation (TBD)

McKinney-Vento Presentation (TBD)

 

 

 

 

Italics - additions from the previous Board meeting.

 

Subject
B. Adjournment
Meeting
Feb 1, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Category
6. ADJOURNMENT
Type
Procedural

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS

 

February 15, 2022

 

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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