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The Board will recognize the Westlake High School Studio Jazz Ensemble I, along with Director Brian Peter, for their participation this year at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois.
The Westlake High School Studio Jazz Ensemble I is the first and only ensemble of any kind (band, strings, jazz, small ensemble, percussion, etc.) at any grade level (middle school, high school, college, community group, professional group) from California to have performed at the Midwest Clinic three times in the 76-year history of the clinic in years 2012, 2017, and 2022.
The Board will recognize the Thousand Oaks High School Varsity Dance Team, along with Director JaLeen Cole, for taking first place in the USA National Dance Championships in the following categories:
1st place - Championship Character
1st place - Championship Prop
Report from Lana Clark, Executive Director of Conejo Schools Foundation
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.
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education adopt a resolution declaring May 21-27, 2023, as Classified School Employee Week?
INFORMATION:
The California Legislature passed a resolution declaring the third full week of May as Classified School Employee Week. Districts are encouraged to adopt Board resolutions commending classified employees and to publicize the role of classified employees in the educational process. It is appropriate that the Board of Education publicly recognize classified employees for the hard work and dedication of these individuals to the students, schools, and community. This resolution would be shared with each school and worksite to honor the Classified employees.
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 recognizing June 2023 as Pride Month in the Conejo Valley Unified School District?
INFORMATION:
June is Pride Month in recognition of the valuable contributions LGBTQ+ individuals across America have made to our nation, their fight for equality, and their tireless ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Shauna B. Ashmore
Director, Student Support Services
On behalf of,
Dr. Shanna M. Egans
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the 2023-2024 Major Project List?
INFORMATION:
The annual process for developing the major project list consists of site inspections and meetings, review of the Master Plan, Maintenance and Operations Department reports, and input from site managers at District schools and sites. Major projects are then identified and estimated budgets are established. Though comprehensive, the list of projects may be modified from time to time as needs change. For the Summer of 2023, the District will focus on safety and security related projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Bond Measure I: Estimated (subject to change depending on market conditions and needs) $6,545,769
Developer Donations Fund #2: $626,566
TOPASS Fund: $2,928,575
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Tim McCabe
Director, Planning & 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 proposed instructional materials adoptions for the 2023-2024 school year?
INFORMATION:
This year, CVUSD teachers and staff, including Specialized Academic Instruction teachers and English Language Development teachers, piloted new instructional materials for Grades TK-5 Social Studies, Grades 6-12 Science, Grades 9-12 History/Social Studies, Chinese 3 Honors, and Anthropology. Teachers and staff reviewed materials and made recommendations based on the instructional material's alignment with the California State Content Standards and the range of accessibility supports within each proposed materials. The following materials and publishers are being recommended for adoption beginning in the 2023-2024 school year:
STEMscopes CA-NGSS 3D - Earth & Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science (STEMscopes)
STEMscopes CA-NGSS 3D - Earth Science and Biology (STEMscopes)
Experience Chemistry (SAVVAS)
Physics In Universe CA (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
Grades 9-12: History / Social Science - Interactive World History, U.S. History, American Government, and CA Economics (SAVVAS)
Grades 9-12: Chinese 3 Honors - Easy Steps to Chinese Vol 2 (Beijing Language and Culture Univ. Press)
Grades 9-12: Anthropology - Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge 15th ed. (Cengage)
Since April 20, 2023, Grade-span materials were made available at school site offices for review, with all materials available at District Educational Center (1400 E. Janss Road). A webinar preview was provided on April 25, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$3,308,125 paid with district textbook funds
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.
Approval of the Minutes:
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the amendments to Board Bylaw and Exhibit 9323.2 - Actions by the Board?
INFORMATION:
CVUSD receives updates to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations from GAMUT. GAMUT is a policy update service offered through the California School Boards Association (CSBA) which provides information about new laws and court opinions which may affect Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws.
Board Bylaw 9323.2 - Actions by the Board, has been updated to clarify the timelines by which a civil action may be filed to determine the applicability of the Brown Act to past Board actions, and to clarify the circumstances under which a Board action cannot be invalidated. The Exhibit has been updated to clarify items under "Actions Requiring a Two-Thirds Vote of the Board" and "Actions Requiring a Four-Fifths Vote of the Board" regarding emergency facilities conditions as only applicable to districts that have adopted the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act procedures, and reflects new law (AB 2249) which amends the threshold requirements for public works projects bid pursuant to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act.
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 - New Federal Program Monitoring Language
Blue/Bold/Italics - CVUSD Language Following Input
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the amendments to Board Bylaw 9310 - Board Policies?
INFORMATION:
CVUSD receives updates to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations from GAMUT. GAMUT is a policy update service offered through the California School Boards Association (CSBA) which provides information about new laws and court opinions which may affect Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws.
Board Bylaw 9310 - Board Policies, has been updated to ensure that district bylaws, policies, and regulations reflect the mandates of law and are not found to be in conflict with applicable federal or state law, regulations, or court decisions. This bylaw also clarifies the district's policy development process by which bylaws, policies, or regulations are revised to reflect district vision statements, new goals in the local control and accountability plan, or by recommendation or request from staff, parents/guardians, or other interested persons, and expands on the monitoring and evaluation process of policy implementation and/or effectiveness.
This Bylaw includes revisions (in bold, blue italics) requested by the Board of Education at their regular meeting on April 19, 2023.
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 - New Federal Program Monitoring Language
Blue/Bold/Italics - CVUSD Language Following Input
Respectfully submitted,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prepared by,
Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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1. Certificated Service:
A. Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions
Order #: None
B. New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status: Administrators, General/Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists
Order #: R22-806 - R22-849
C. New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status: Interns, Student Teachers, Agency Hires
Order #: R22-850
2. Certificated Service - Exempt:
A. New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status: Coach
Order #: None
B. New Employment / Assignment Change / Change in Status: Substitutes, Specialists, Other
Order #: E22-140 - E22-157
3. Classified Service:
A. Establishment / Modification / Elimination of Positions
Order #: C22-614 - C22-615
B. New Employment (Prob to Perm) / Assignment Change / Change in Status
Orders #: C22-616 - C22-628
C. Substitute / Provisional / Additional Assignment / Change in Status
Orders #: C22-629 - C22-631
4. Classified Service - Exempt:
A. Walk-on Coach
Orders #: E22-746 - E22-748
B. Specialist, Proctor, Student Helper, Others
Orders #: E22-749 - E22-752
ISSUE:
Should the Board of Education approve the Teaching Internship Agreement, Field Placement Agreement, and Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Agreement between the Conejo Valley Unified School District and Point Loma Nazarene University?
INFORMATION:
Point Loma Nazarene University has an established Teacher Education Program that allows Point Loma Nazarene University teacher education students to gain observation hours and practicum experience in a public school setting. This program requires supervision and facilities where students can gain experience in the public school setting as required in the curriculum. The district has the educational setting, supervision, and equipment needed by the education students enrolled in the Teacher Education Program and can provide the opportunity for students to obtain their practical learning experience. District credentialed teachers will mentor, observe, and provide a summary assessment for the students involved in their practicum placement for the District.
Point Loma Nazarene University has asked for three separate agreements for their different learning experiences. The Teaching Internship Agreement allows teacher education students who have been deemed ready by the university to serve as teachers on an Internship credential at Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) if the district is unable to find qualified credentialed teachers for a specific subject area. The Fieldwork Placement Agreement allows for teacher education students to observe CVUSD teachers, and the Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Agreement allows for student teachers to have a more hands-on and lesson-based experience.
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 amendments to Board Policy 4119.1, 4219.2, and 4319.1 - Civil and Legal Rights, as submitted?
INFORMATION:
CVUSD receives updates to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations from GAMUT. GAMUT is a policy update service offered through California School Boards Association (CSBA), which provides information about new laws and court opinions which may affect Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and Board Bylaws.
Amendments to Board Policy 4119.1, 4219.1, and 4319.1 - Civil and Legal Rights update basic language from the original 2008 policy adoption to both be gender neutral and to better identify employee rights on both sides of a civil or legal issue.
LEGEND:
Red - Existing Notes
Red/Bold - New GAMUT Notes
Black/Bold - New GAMUT Language
Black/Bold/Italics - New CVUSD Language
Blue/Bold - New Federal Program Monitoring Language
Blue/Bold/Italics - CVUSD Language Following Input
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 amendments to Board Policy 4216 - Probationary/Permanent Status?
INFORMATION:
CVUSD receives updates to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations from GAMUT. GAMUT is a policy update service offered through California School Boards Association (CSBA), which provides information about new laws and court opinions which may affect Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and Board Bylaws.
Board Policy 4216 - Probationary/Permanent Status has been updated to reflect new law (SB 874, 2022) which extends districts that have adopted the merit system the requirement that a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position be employed in the classification from which the employee was promoted.
LEGEND:
Red - Existing Notes
Red/Bold - New GAMUT Notes
Black/Bold - New GAMUT Language
Black/Bold/Italics - New CVUSD Language
Blue/Bold - New Federal Program Monitoring Language
Blue/Bold/Italics - CVUSD Language Following Input
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 under $5,000 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.
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