Stipulated Agreement #5-21/22 SA
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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
Public Comments:
Public Comments - Process:
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board of Education cannot enter into formal
discussion with individuals making public comments to the Board. The Board cannot
take action on any issues raised during public comments that are not on the meeting
agenda. Individual Board members may respond to public comments during the
Individual Board Member’s Comments section of the agenda.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board of Education cannot enter into formal
discussion with individuals making public comments to the Board. The Board cannot
take action on any issues raised during public comments that are not on the meeting
agenda. Individual Board members may respond to public comments during the
Individual Board Member’s Comments section of the agenda.
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
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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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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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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These items are considered routine and will be approved in one action without discussion. If Board members request that an item be removed from Consent or a citizen wishes to speak to an item, the item will be considered under Action Items.
Approval of the Minutes:
1. Certificated Service:
A. Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions
Order #: No Items
B. New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status: Administrators, 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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 |
|
|
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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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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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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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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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
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
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.
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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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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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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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.
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/
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance, including assisted listening devices, to participate in this meeting or other services in conjunction with this meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (805) 497-9511 ext. 1101. Upon request, the agenda and documents in this agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist our staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.