Regular Board Meeting

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President James led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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The Board approved the agenda for the Regular Board meeting held on February 4, 2014. Trustee Toro was absent.

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Motion - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting held on February 4, 2014.

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Members of the audience who wish to address the Board are asked to complete the yellow card available at the entrance and submit it to the Board's Administrative Assistant. Speakers who have completed the card will be called when the item is reached on the agenda or, for non-agenda items, during the Public Testimony. Cards are to be turned in before the item is reached on the agenda. Please note that the meeting is being recorded. State law prohibits the Board of Education from taking any action on or discussing items that are not on the posted agenda except to A) briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by the public in attendance; B) ask questions for clarification; C) provide a reference to a staff member or other resource for factual information in response to the inquiry; or D) ask a staff member to report back on the matter at the next meeting and/or put it on a future agenda. (Government Code 54954.2(a)).

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The Board of Education and Superintendent recognized former Board President Diana Prola for her service as president during 2012-2013. As President James presented an engraved gavel to Trustee Prola on behalf of the Board, he said "We are starting a new tradition."

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Philip J. Henderson, Attorney at Law, Orbach Huff Suarez & Henderson LLP, gave a presentation on the Lease-Leaseback (LLB) Delivery Method available to, and utilized by, California school districts per Education Code Section 17406(a). The District is planning to use this method to deliver some of the bond construction projects in 2014. Mr. Henderson explained that generally, California school districts use a public bidding process, adding that there are some exceptions to public bidding, including LLB. The basic structure of the LLB is as follows: District leases real property to a builder for $1 (site lease) Builder constructs facility, then leases the facility back to the District - this is the "leaseback" component (facility lease) District payments for constructions costs: Tenant improvement payments during construction Lease payments after construction The construction terms and conditions are part of an exhibit to the facility lease Title to the new facility vests in the District as lease payments are made District makes lease payments for a period of time and then has the option to make a balloon payment to builder to buy out the facilities lease One of the benefits of using a LLB delivery method is that if a district has had trouble with a contractor or even a subcontractor, this method allows more control for who is selected Mr. Henderson's presentation also touched on new Pre-Qualification law that recently became effective on January 1, 2014. Although the new law will arguably not apply to LLB contacts, Mr. Henderson stated that the safest option would be to include a prequalification form with RFQ/RFP, adding that he is not recommending to any of his clients to skip this step. Mr. Henderson also stated that LLP contracts are still school district public work contracts and the builder must pay prevailing wages, a payment bond is required, as well as DSA approval and Field Act Compliance, concluding that "there is no conflict of interest with the existing Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) if the District goes through a safe and transparent procurement process." At the conclusion of the presentation, the Board posed clarifying questions, which were addressed by the presenter and staff.

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Philip J. Henderson, Attorney at Law, Orbach Huff Suarez & Henderson LLP, will explain the LLB delivery method available to, and utilized by, California school districts. The District is planning to use this method to delivery some of the bond construction projects in 2014. Mr. Henderson will also touch on new Pre-Qualification law that recently became effective on January 1st, 2014.

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Rais Abbasi, Director of Business Services, presented highlights from the Governor's Proposed Budget for 2014-2015 and its impact on the San Leandro Unified School District. Key points included: State Budget has a surplus because of past budget reductions, economic growth, and the temporary taxes For 2014-15, the Department of Finance (DOF) projects revenues of $106 billion, including $7 billion in temporary taxes for Proposition 30 The budget year provides nearly $1.6 billion to the Budget Stabilization Account and nearly $967 reserve for economic uncertainties. Proposals include: $670 million for expanded Medi-Cal benefits, including mental health A 5% increase in California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) grants $815 million for deferred maintenance in state parks, highways and roads, K-12 schools and community colleges, state hospitals, and other facilities $850 million in "Cap and Trade" auction proceeds of programs that will reduce greenhouse gases, including $250 million for high-speed rail $1.6 billion to the "Rainy Day Fund" in addition to the $967 million reserve $1.6 billion supplemental payment to retire the Economic Recovery Bonds $142 million to UC and $177 million to CSU to avoid a fee increase There is $61.6 billion in K-14 Proposition 98 funds available for 2014-15 This is a $6.3 billion increase - over 11.4% over the 2013-14 budgeted level On an average, $751 per ADA ongoing is K-12 education's share Also included in the presentation was a brief summary of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) budget and planning factors, noting that at full implementation, districts with the greatest concentrations of eligible students for various supplemental and concentration grants will have about 20% more funding per ADA than the average district. The Board thanked staff for the presentation. The Board posed clarifying questions regarding CalSTRs additional contributions; use of supplemental/concentration grants; and a request that, future presentations and updates on the Governor's budget, include a line item comparison between San Leandro Unified to the general state levels. Trustee Rosato also mentioned that there would be a School Site Council training on LCFF in Union City on February 20. Superintendent McLaughlin thanked Mr. Abbasi for the presentation, adding that it is exciting news for California and it is a step in the right direction.

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Rais Abbasi, Director of Business Services, will present highlights from the Governor's Proposed Budget for 2014-2015 and its Impact on San Leandro Unified School District.

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Trustee Rosato reported receipt of the following emails from January 14, 2014, through February 3, 2014: From Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Posting"; from SLED regarding "San Leandro Teachers Become Instructional Leaders"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Posting"; from Isabelle Rodrigues regarding "Bancroft BSI Assembly"; from Mark Hamilton regarding "Counseling Effectiveness: Executive Summary"; from Ling King regarding "Don't Miss the SLHS One Acts"; from Robin Michel regarding "Please Join Us for a Community Meeting on the Digital Display Design Project for Burrell Field, Monday, January 7, 2014, 6 p.m."; from Ling King regarding "Madison is Hosting a Spaghetti Dinner"; from Keep the Music Rockin' Foundation regarding "Lenny Williams Golf Classic: Save the Date"; from Monthly Teacher Newsletter regarding "February's Busy Teacher Guide";' from Elaine Tesorero regarding "Staff Bulletin, January 20-24, 2014"; from Ling King regarding "SLHS Booster Crab Feed Coming"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Posting"; from Donna McBride regarding "Wilson Dolphin News"; from Sukhi Khaira regarding "Finance Committee Agenda - January 28, 2014"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Posting"; from Veronica Sanchez regarding "Newsletter for January 24, 2014"; from Mike McMahon regarding "Remaining ACSBA Meetings"; from Sukhi Khaira regarding Facilities and Technology Committee Meeting, January 29, 2014," and "Revised Agenda for Facilities and Technology Committee Meeting"; from Elaine Tesorero regarding "Staff Bulletin, January 27-31, 2014"; from Adan Alonzo regarding "Issue with School District"; from Sukhi Khaira regarding " Conflict of Interest Form, 2013-2014"; from Senator Corbett regarding "Cash for College Workshops and Financial Aid Information"; from Cheryl Harvey regarding "Autism Certificate Reimbursement"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Posting"; from Keep Music Rockin' Foundation regarding "Elevate Hope 1st Annual Benefit Concert"; from Elaine Tesorero regarding Staff Bulletin February 3, 2014-February 7, 2014"; and from Ebado Ismail regarding "February 2014 Bancroft Banner Newsletter."

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Student Board member, Ellie Erickson, updated that Board on activities at the San Leandro High School main campus and Fred. T. Korematsu Campus. Highlights included: The Winter "Black and White" Ball was January 25, and while there were only sixty-two in attendance they had a great time. "Season of Service Period of Peace" began on January 20, on Martin Luther King Jr's birthday. Each week during the 10-week Seasons of Services, school clubs or classes take on a special project to promote peace and build awareness of school climate: The sophomores and juniors kicked off the 10-week campaign by asking the wood shop class to make a peace wheel where students were invited to place their handprint on the wheel, pledging peace. The Interact Club's focus was "Random Acts of Kindness." Members delivered food to the homeless in Berkeley and held a sock drive where new socks were donated to a local women and children's shelter. In addition, a post-it note was affixed on every student's locker acknowledging the student with a compliment or something to make that person smile. The Drama Club presented "An Evening of One Acts. Everyone who attended the performance said it was amazing show of one acts. DECA went to the California DECA State Conference 2014, where 8 students placed in the competition, three of which are moving on to the Atlanta, Georgia International competition in May The Black Student Union marched from the high school to the City Hall on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Social Justice Academy held a rally at school to collect signatures in hopes of reviving the Ethnic Studies class The Boys' soccer team has locked in a place at the NCS championships February 10-14 is "Love Week". Students will be celebrating friendships, special relationships by playing games in the quad to promote more school spirit A festival is planned for April 26 for the purpose of improving the schools image. The Board was encouraged to be part of this community event.

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Jon Sherr, on behalf of the San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA), acknowledged Trustee Diana Prola for her year of service as Board President, but more importantly her whole career as an advocate for students and teachers. Regarding comments from Trustee Rosato on the new funding Local Control Accountability (LCAP), Mr. Sherr stressed that the teachers were taking this very seriously and he was gathering input from all of their members. Mr. Sherr commented that for the first time, Alcosta, the organization that represents all of the Alameda and Contra Costa Counties teachers, is getting involved in the Alameda County Superintendent race, stating that last Saturday he was part of a panel interviewing three candidates. It is the organization's hope, at the end of the interview process, to select a candidate to endorse. On March 28, the SLTA Political Action Committee called STAND (San Leandro Teachers Advocating New Directions) will be hosting a fundraiser at the Englander. At the end of his report, Mr. Sherr acknowledged SLTA's vice president, Anita Waldron, saying that every year Alcosta provides its members an opportunity to recognize one of their own who has made exceptional contributions to the organization on behalf of teachers and students, adding that this year it is Anita Waldron.

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Superintendent McLaughlin provided the following report: The CSBA policy review went very well. A draft policy manual should be sent to the District sometime in April for consideration and adoption, adding that this is a great first step in keeping all Board Policies up-to-date. FCMAT (Fiscal Crisis Management Assistance) will be visiting the District from February 11-14, to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Special Education Program, which will be a great opportunity to improve and enhance the department. The Superintendent clarified that, while he agrees that Burrell Field should be designated as the official site for our high school graduates on their special day, the District has some wonderful fields at the two middle schools, and he would like see the middle schools start a new tradition of "outdoor graduations" so that the whole family can be invited to attend the ceremony. The Superintendent appreciated the concerns raised by the Muir Middle School parent; however, felt that the issue had been solved, adding that he will be working with all three schools so that, for the first year, graduations will hopefully take place "without a hitch".

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Trustee Carey reported that the Curriculum Committee met on January 29, 2014, and reviewed the new Math Pathways which included some of the new courses being implemented under Common Core; creating a plan to phase out the "old math" and phase in the "new math", while engaging our secondary teachers, parents, and community district-wide for their input. Other topics included a discussion of Board Policy on Course Development and Review; recommended course revisions for 2014-2015 including AP Physic I and II, noting that the AP Physics I new course description was on the Consent Calendar for Board consideration tonight; and 9th Grade Science vs. Biology CP. Upcoming discussions at future meetings include committee review of the Common Core Standards for K-12 ELA and K-Algebra Curriculum Guides, and consider changes to the Health & Safety course at the high school. Following the report, in response to Trustee Prola, Assistant Superintendent Mucetti clarified that the committee is reviewing a Chinese class, and is looking at a 2015 implementation.

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Trustee Prola reported that the Facilities and Technology Committee met on January 29, 2014, and in addition to the contracts that were being brought forward tonight for Board consideration, the Committee tabled their discussion on the standards for security cameras pending the need for additional information, and discussed the Joint Use Agreement between the District and the City of San Leandro for the Pacific Sports Complex and Burrell Field. The committee received an update and discussed the Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) application and process, which was also on the agenda tonight for Board consideration.

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Trustee James reported that the Finance Committee met on January 28, 2014, and discussed Governor's Brown's 2014-2015 Proposed State Budget including the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and the impact on San Leandro Unified. The next meeting will be March 3, 2014, to discuss the 2013-2014 Second Interim Report.

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Trustee Katz-Lacabe pulled the following Consent Items: 10e - Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda County Office of Education to Increase Bandwidth 10f - Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda County of Education for Security Services 10g - Contract with AT&T to Connect San Leandro Unified School District to Alameda County Office of Education Trustee L?pez pulled the following Consent Items: 10v - Leasing Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District and DELL for Chromebooks Management Software and Accessories Purchase 10x - Apple Instructional Innovator Purchase With those exceptions, the Board approved the Consent Calendar as amended.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

These items are considered routine and may be enacted by a single motion. At the request of any member of the Board, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the minutes of the Special Board meeting held on December 10, 2013.

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• December 10, 2013, Minutes PDF · 181.3 KB ViewOpen December 10, 2013, MinutesDownload December 10, 2013, Minutes

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the minutes from the Regular Board meeting that was held on January 14, 2014.

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• January 14, 2014, Minutes PDF · 167.0 KB ViewOpen January 14, 2014, MinutesDownload January 14, 2014, Minutes

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Fiscal Impact

$6,250 will be an increase in cost to the district and to be paid out of the Common Core budget.

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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Minutes

In response to Trustee Katz-Lacabe, staff explained that the proposed MOU with ACOE will allow us to increase our bandwidth to 400Mbps (currently we are set at 100Mbps) which in a sense will quadruple our current capacity. The MOU and the 400MBps will carry us through the end of the 2013-2014 school year, at which time the District will go through an E-Rate bidding process to reestablish a new contract for 2014-2015. The Board then approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda County Office of Education to Increase Bandwidth. Trustee Toro was absent.

Staff Recommendation

Approve the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) to increase the District?s bandwidth from 100Mbps to 500Mbps so that we may be able to support the SBAC testing and our new Innovator Pilot Program.

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Motion Approve the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) to increase the District?s bandwidth from 100Mbps to 500Mbps so that we may be able to support the SBAC testing and our new Innovator Pilot Program. - Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Background Information

San Leandro Unified receives many core services from Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE). These services include, but are not limited to, internet access, financial system, spam filtering and within the next month, firewall and content filtering. ACOE is also an E-rate eligible Internet Service Provider (ISP). The E-rate program provides discounts to assist schools and libraries to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. It is funded through a Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide telecommunications services. As a result, due to our Free-and-Reduced Lunch student population, our District is only responsible for paying just 30% of our total internet service rates when using an E-rate eligible ISP. The new state requirements for student testing as dictated by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) require all students to test online. In addition, our new Innovator Pilot Program also includes providing our staff and students with devices which they will use to connect online to access sites rich in multimedia and streaming content. Both these factors will place a heavy burden on our internet bandwidth which is currently set at 100Mbps. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ACOE will allow us to increase our bandwidth to 500Mbps, which in a sense, will quadruple our current capacity. This MOU for the 500Mbps will carry us through the end of the 2013-2014 school year. For the start of the 2014-2015 school year in July 2014, we have plans to increase our bandwidth with ACOE to 1Gpbs (gigabit per second). The proposed MOU for ACOE will be a total of $13,250 to cover for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year. Due to the fact that this is a mid-year increase and our E-rate discounts were calculated based on pricing for 100Mbps connection, E-Rate will only discount approximately 53% (versus our normal 70%) of the $13,250 or $7,000. The remaining $6,250 will be an increase in cost to the District.

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Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

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Trustee Katz-Lacabe expressed his pleasure that the District would be switching from Lightspeed Systems to Palo Alto Networks (PAN) for our new content filtering solutions. With that, the Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda County Office of Education for Security Services. Trustee Toro was absent.

Staff Recommendation

Approve the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) to utilize Palo Alto Networks for content filtering and firewall service replacing Lightspeed and the District's Cisco ASA.

Actions

Motion Approve the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) to utilize Palo Alto Networks for content filtering and firewall service replacing Lightspeed and the District's Cisco ASA. - Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Background Information

Currently, San Leandro Unified utilizes Lightspeed Systems for our internet content filtering device. Over the years Lightspeed has not improved the intelligence or quality of their product in comparison to their competitors. The improvements they have made to their product have only made the management of the content filtering more convoluted and difficult to configure. As a result, it is increasingly difficult for the District to continue accurately filtering content that is either appropriate or inappropriate for our students and staff. In addition, the current technology used by the Lightspeed device has been known to cause latency and slow down our internet access which translates to a slower internet experience for our staff and students. Thus, we are switching over to Palo Alto Networks (PAN) for our new content filtering solution. It is a service currently provided by Alameda County of Education (ACOE) and is being utilized by several other school districts in Alameda County including Newark, Hayward, New Haven and Alameda with positive results and feedback. This solution will also provide a few other benefits. First, we no longer need to maintain a server on our facility for content filtering. This also means we no longer need to worry about its failure and having to also purchase and maintain a backup device. Moreover, the PAN is also a full featured next-generation firewall. As we increase our bandwidth to 1Gbps (gigabit per second) and beyond, our existing Cisco firewall would not be able to handle such bandwidth speeds. Thus we would be forced spend on a new firewall solution. By migrating both content filtering and firewall services to PAN, it would alleviate us from the additional expenditures of having to purchase more servers. Lastly, this total solution will prove to be even more of a cost savings to the District the PAN solution is eligible for E-rate discounts as previously Lightspeed license charges were not. Normally, there is a setup cost associated with signing on for the service. However, because we are starting this service mid-school year, we have negotiated with ACOE to postpone the startup costs until the 2014-2015 school year in July of 2014. That way, the service charge, along with the setup costs can be discounted through E-rate.

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Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

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Fiscal Impact

The monthly rate for the 500Mbps connection is $1603.58. This is an increase of $604.23 per month over our existing contract. However, after E-rate and California Teleconnect Fund discounts, the difference in cost to the District is only an additional $90.64 per month. So the total cost to the District will now approximately be $240.54 per month for this new contract.

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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Minutes

Responding to Trustee Katz-Lacabe, IT Administrator Ling King, clarified that the District has two contracts - one with the Alameda County Office of Education, and the other with AT&T. He explained that ACOE provides the bandwidth to the Internet. and AT&T provides the conduit, or the physical connection (using fiber cable), from the District Office to ACOE for us to access the ACOE Internet. Staff also noted that, in response to Trustee Prola, the District is currently in discussion with the City regarding linking all the schools to the Lit San Leandro link, noting that the final date of completion will occur somewhere around the third quarter of 2015. With that, the Board approved the Contract with AT&T to Connect San Leandro Unified School District to Alameda County Office of Education. Trustee Toro was absent.

Staff Recommendation

Approve the month to month contract for 5 months with AT&T to supersede the District?s existing contract and upgrade the District?s internet bandwidth from 100Mbps to 500Mbps.

Actions

Motion Approve the month to month contract for 5 months with AT&T to supersede the District?s existing contract and upgrade the District?s internet bandwidth from 100Mbps to 500Mbps. - Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Background Information

San Leandro Unified receives many core services from Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE). These services include, but are not limited to, internet access, financial system, spam filtering and possibly within the next month, content filtering. ACOE is also an E-rate eligible Internet Service Provider (ISP). The E-rate program provides discounts to assist schools and libraries to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. It is funded through a Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide telecommunications services. As a result, due to our Free-and-Reduced Lunch student population, our District is only responsible for paying just 30% of our total internet service rates when using an E-rate eligible ISP. Although we pay ACOE for our internet access, AT&T provides the conduit, or the physical connection (using fiber cable), from the District Office to ACOE for us to access the ACOE internet. Our current portion of the contract with AT&T which connects our District Office to ACOE limits our bandwidth connection to 100Mbps (megabit per second). We have 26 months remaining on this contract. AT&T is allowing San Leandro Unified to sign a new month to month contract until July 2014 which will provide us with a 500Mbps connection to ACOE. This new contract will supersede the existing portion of the contract relating to the District ? ACOE connection. When this month to month contract terminates in July, we will replace it with another contract either with AT&T or another vendor to upgrade to a 1Gbps (gigabit per second) connection to ACOE for the start the 2014-2015 school year. From now until July, the District will be working with our E-rate consultant on the new contract for July.

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Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Adopt Resolution No. 14-03 Proclaiming the Month of March as Art IS Education, 2014 theme "Tell Your Story"

Background Information

March 2014, marks the 14th Year Anniversary of Art IS Education, a month-long celebration of student achievement through the arts and arts integrated curriculum. The District has had a long-standing relationship with the Art IS Education Program with Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE). For the last 7 years it has taken the form of our Teacher Action Research Initiative (TARI) work at all of our elementary schools and the last 2 years in our middle schools. Through TARI, our classrooms have been developing and using culturally responsive arts integration to support and enhance student learning. Imaginative student art work integrated with their writing abounds classrooms and hallways at every school site. In addition, one of our schools, Jefferson Elementary, has been recognized as a TARI Demonstration School. The website www.artiseducation.org has more information about the events and activities planned for the Art IS Education 14th Year Anniversary Celebration. This year?s theme is "Tell Your Story", which is an invitation for youth to tell their story about their lives, community and what is important to them and an opportunity to create a collective impact by being part of a countywide celebration and advocacy event. Resolution No. 14-03 formally declares the month of March ?Art IS Education Month.

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Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Adopt Resolution No. 14-04 Proclaiming March 3, 2014 as National Education Association's Read Across America Day

Background Information

National Education Association's Read Across America Day began in 1998 as a way to encourage children to read and experience the love and enjoyment of reading. Read Across America Day has become the nation's largest reading event. March 3, 2014 is designated as Read Across America Day, which is on or near Dr. Seuss's birthday (March 2). On this day, those interested in being part of Read Across America Day are encouraged to contact one of the district's elementary schools to sign up to read.

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Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

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Fiscal Impact

Funded through Measure B.

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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Calstate Construction, Inc., in the amount of $6,446, for the San Leandro Adult School Phase III Modular Classroom Project.

Board Committee

Facilities and Technology Committee: January 29, 2014

Background Information

On March 19, 2013, the Board approved the Adult School Phase III project be funded through Measure B Savings. On May 21, 2013, the Board approved the Agreement in the amount of $225,000 with Enviroplex Inc. for the Fabrication and Installation of a Modular Computer Classroom at the San Leandro Adult School. On September 11, 2013, the District received four (4) bids for the site work for the Adult School Phase III project. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder was Calstate Construction, Inc. in the amount of $145,777. The estimated project budget was $250,000. The lowest responsive, responsible bid was under the estimated budget. On September 17, 2013, The Board of Education approved the construction contract with Calstate Construction, Inc. This Change Order No. 1, in the amount $6,446, is to address field conditions and includes installing two new down spouts to the existing storm drain, and additional Sonitrol equipment. Contract Summary Item Item Amount Running Contract Total Total Contract Increase Original Contract $145,777 $145,777 0% CO #1 $6,446 $152,223 0.4% Budget Summary San Leandro Adult School Phase III Modular Classroom Project Soft Cost Budget $151,275 Hard Cost Budget Construction ? Site work (Cal State) Modular Bldg. w/Foundations (Enviroplex) Construction Contingency $145,777 $225,000 $127,399 $498,176 Project Contingency $549 Total Project Budget $650,000

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Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

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Fiscal Impact

Funded through Measure M and Measure B.

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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve Change Order No. 9 to the Construction Contract with F&H Construction, in the amount of $18,875, for the San Leandro High School Swim Center, Fields, Grading and Drainage Projects.

Board Committee

Facilities and Technology Committee: January 29, 2014

Background Information

One of the major marquee projects identified in the Measure M language is the San Leandro High School Swim Center and Fields project. The District retained WLC Architects, Inc. to design and prepare all the design and construction documents. Plans and specifications were approved by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) on May 18, 2012. On July 10, 2012, the District received seven (7) bids through the formal sealed bid opening process, per State of California Public Contract Code requirements, for the San Leandro High School Swim Center and Fields project. On July 17, 2012, the Board of Education created the Measure B SLHS Grading & Drainage project and approved the construction contract with F&H Construction, Inc. in the amount of $10,186,000. On November 6, 2012, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 1 for the removal and disposal of asbestos containing pipes from various areas of the existing athletic fields at the high school to an approved landfill. On January 15, 2013, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $20,249, to address field conditions and to improve safety, increase value, flexibility and/or functionality. On January 29, 2013, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 3, in the amount of $55,456, is to address field conditions by furnishing and installing lime soil treatment application to stabilize the soil and to mitigate weather delays and to allow for continued construction through wet weather; to furnish and install a handicap lift in anticipation of new code requirements currently being phased in; and to performing additional exploratory excavation to expose and hand dig around unknown underground utility conditions. On February 26, 2013, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 4, in the amount of $4,445, which included a reductive amount of <$1,373> for cost savings and addresses owner requested items to provide added value. On April 16, 2013, the Board of Education approved Change Order #5, in the amount of $95,945, included additional work to address field conditions, including the removal, transport and proper disposal of pesticide contaminated soils; and addressing the recommendations of the geotechnical engineer. On June 20, 2013, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 6, in the amount of $100,149, which included additional work to address field conditions and to improve/add discretionary owner changes to improve/add features and ease maintenance at the new facility such as a new quick connect irrigation system to be able to hose down the artificial turf field, a new 33? high flagpole and the new infrastructure to be able to support adding the pole vaulting event to the high school track and field program. Additionally, the Alameda County Health Department requested a non-discretionary change to add water fountains on the pool deck. On November 19, 2013, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 7, in the amount of $66,107, to address field conditions and to install an additional concrete slab and drainage to the western end of the pool deck for added value and functionality, soil sampling, providing and installing a gas meter to monitor user group usage, and requests by the fire marshal and structural inspector. On January 14, 2014, the Board of Education approved Change Order No. 8, in the amount of $39,993, to address field conditions and included furnishing and installing a master flow sensor for wash down at the artificial field, additional fence at the additional deck surface, and revision to DSA required structural connections at score board and approved structural steel connection. This Change Order No. 9, in the amount of $18,875, is to address field conditions and to add value, flexibility and functionality, and included installing new domestic water service to the weight room and mat room portables, verifying surveying work, and providing additional soil treatment to increase compaction at the football field, as required by the soils engineer, and other items. Contract Summary Item Item Amount Running Contract Total Total Contract Increase Original Contract $10,186,000 $10,186,000 0% CO #1 $37,136 $10,223,136 0.36% CO #2 $20,249 $10,243,385 0.56% CO #3 $55,456 $10,298,841 1.13% CO #4 $4,445 $10,303,286 1.15% CO #5 $95,945 $10,399,231 2.10% CO #6 $100,149 $10,499,380 3.07% CO # 7 $66,107 $10,565,487 3.73% CO #8 $39,993 $10,605,480 4.10% CO # 9 $18,875 $10,624,355 4.3% Budget Summary SLHS Swim Center and Fields, Grading and Drainage Projects Soft Cost Budget (Site Costs, Other Construction, Planning, Construction Testing, Construction Inspection, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) $3,994,051 Hard Cost Budget Construction Construction Contingency $10,761,628 $10,186,000 $575,628 Project Contingency $131,631 Total Project Budget $14,887,310

From

Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

Attachments

• Change Order No. 9 F&H Construction PDF · 109.6 KB ViewOpen Change Order No. 9 F&H ConstructionDownload Change Order No. 9 F&H Construction

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Fiscal Impact

Funded through Measure B.

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve Amendment No. 9, in the amount of $33,140, to the Design Services Contract with AEDIS Architects to add scope for ADA upgrades at McKinley and Washington Elementary Schools.

Board Committee

Facilities and Technology Committee: January 29, 2014

Background Information

The Board of Education previously approved AEDIS Architects, through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, to be placed in an Architectural Pool for use on selected projects as identified through the local Measure B Bond. The original Contract was entered into on September 6, 2007, between AEDIS Architects and San Leandro Unified School District to provide architectural design services for painting and lighting modernization at San Leandro High School (SLHS), McKinley, Roosevelt, and Washington Elementary Schools. Subsequently, the Board approved: Amendment #1, in the amount of $470,654, on November 6, 2007, which added modernization at Bancroft Middle School to the scope of the contract. Amendment #2, in the amount of $121,532, on December 14, 2010, which added classroom painting and lighting upgrades at Garfield and Monroe Elementary Schools. Amendment #3, in the amount of $18,810, on January 24, 2012, which added classroom painting and lighting upgrades at Washington Elementary School to Include Buildings C & E. Amendment #4, in the amount of $389,562, on August 7, 2012, provides architectural design services for window, skylight, seismic and exterior door repair and or replacement at San Leandro High School as well as the replacement of portable classrooms in building C and E at Washington Elementary School. Amendment #5, in the amount of $29,000, on December 11, 2012, for professional design services to install modular classroom buildings at Washington Elementary School instead of portables, as originally designed. Amendment #6, in the amount of $4,400, provided architectural design services for engineering calculations for skylights at San Leandro High School in order to prepare and allow for production before the installation during the summer timeframe. Amendment #7, in the amount of $351,960, was approved on June 4, 2013, and was for additional Measure B savings modernization and voluntary seismic upgrade projects in 2014. In August of 2012, the Board approved the creation of additional Measure B projects from funding generated through savings. The sites include Garfield ES (no seismic work), McKinley ES, Monroe ES, Roosevelt ES (no seismic work), Bancroft MS and Washington ES. Amendment #8, in the amount of $102,343, was approved August 20, 2013, and was for additional seismic upgrades at Garfield ES (Davis Street Bldg), Roosevelt ES (Broadmoor Child Care Bldg and the Farrelly Pool Bldg), and additional scope at Roosevelt ES (Floor drains, roofing) and Bancroft MS (Chairlifts, stair noising, roofing, mechanical access). This Amendment No. 9, in the amount of $33,140, is to provide additional architectural design services for mandated ADA upgrades to the path of travel at McKinley Elementary School ($25,440) and Washington Elementary School ($7,700). Contract and Fee Summary Item Description of Services Item Amount Running Total Original Contract Modernization at SLHS, McKinley, Roosevelt, Washington $1,045,588 $1,045,588 Amend. #1 Modernization at Bancroft MS $470,654 $1,516,242 Amend. #2 Modernization at Garfield & Monroe $121,532 $1,637,774 Amend. #3 Classroom Paint and Lights Washington Buildings C & E $18,810 $1,656,584 Amend. #4 Measure B Savings Mod. San Leandro HS $243,896 Replace Portables at Washington ES $145,666 $389,562 $2,046,146 Amend. #5 Washington ES Change from Portables to Modular Classrooms $29,000 $2,075,146 Amend. #6 Engineering Calculations for San Leandro HS skylights $4,400 $2,079,546 Amend. # 7 Measure B Savings 2014 projects ? Phase I $351,960 $2,431,506 Amend. #8 Measure B Savings 2014 projects ? Phase II $102,343 $2,533,849 Amend. # 9 ADA Upgrades ? McKinley ES $25,440 ADA Upgrades ? Washington ES $ 7, 700 $33,140 $2,566,989

From

Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

Attachments

• Amendment No. 9 - AEDIS Architects PDF · 203.9 KB ViewOpen Amendment No. 9 - AEDIS ArchitectsDownload Amendment No. 9 - AEDIS Architects

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Fiscal Impact

Architectural services are funded by local Measure B Bond and State grant funds.

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve Amendment #10 in the amount of $9,000, to the design services contract with SIM Architects to add Measure B Savings Modernization at the Jefferson Elementary School Modernization Project

Board Committee

Facilities and Technology Committee: January 29, 2014

Background Information

The Board of Education previously approved SIM Architects, through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, to be placed in an Architectural Pool for use on selected projects as identified through the local Measure B Bond. Their original contract was approved by the Board on February 19, 2008, to provide renovation and upgrade design services for Wilson Elementary School. Amendment # 1 was Board approved on June 21, 2011, to the SIM Architects agreement to provide Alameda County Health Department required upgrades to the Wilson Elementary School Kitchen. Amendment #2 was Board approved on October 19, 2011, for the Madison Elementary School Modernization, HVAC, Roofing, Restroom, Generator, Ramp, etc. project from Measure B Savings. Amendment #3 was Board approved on August 8, 2012, for the Muir Middle School and Wilson Elementary School Modernization project from Measure B Savings. Amendment #4 was Board approved on December 11, 2012, for the Madison Elementary School Modernization (seismic upgrades and window replacements) project funded through Measure B Savings. Amendment #5 was Board approved on August 13, 2013, for the Jefferson Elementary School Modernization (seismic, flooring and door scopes) project funded through Measure B Savings. Amendment #6 was Board approved on August 13, 2013, for the San Leandro High School Open Space Project funded through Measure B Savings. Amendment #7 was Board approved on August 20, 2013, and provided professional and engineering services related to the Temporary Office and Restroom Building project at the Madison Elementary School District Office/Instructional Materials Center project. Amendment #8 was Board approved on August 20, 2013, and provided for professional architectural and engineering services based on extensive dry rot discovery at the existing roof of the District office building at the Madison ES-District Office/Instructional Materials Center HVAC Roofing project. Amendment #9 was Board approved on January 14, 2014, and provided for programming and space planning services at the District Office/IMC based on permanent workstation needs for the move back; assisting with the inventory of existing and new workstations; and developing a new furniture layout plan. This Amendment #10, in the amount of $9,000, provides for architectural services and coordination with the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health (DEH), and the Division of the State Architect (DSA), for the repair of the existing kitchen at the Jefferson Elementary School Modernization Project. Contract and Fee Summary Item Description of Service Fee Amount Item total Running total Initial Contract Wilson ES Heating Upgrades $203,260 $424,600 $424,600 Roofing Replacement $48,510 Classroom Paint & Lights $81,810 Restroom Renovations $91,020 Amend. #1 Kitchen Modifications Wilson ES $12,920 $12,920 $437,520 Amend. #2 Measure B Savings Mod. Madison ES $206,400 $206,400 $643,920 Amend. #3 Measure B Savings Mod. Muir MS $123,500 $156,366 $800,286 Measure B Savings Mod. Wilson ES $32,866 Amend. #4 Measure B Savings Mod. Madison ES Seismic & Windows $90,000 $90,000 $890,286 Amend. #5 Measure B Savings Mod. Jefferson ES Seismic, Flooring & Door Scopes $85,480 $85,480 $975,766 Amend. #6 Measure B Savings San Leandro High School Open Space Project $65,500 $65,500 $1,041,266 Amend. #7 Measure B Savings Madison ES/DO/IMC $15,000 $15,000 $1,056,266 Amend. #8 Measure B Savings Madison ES/DO/IMC $2,550 $2,550 $1,058,816 Amend. #9 Measure B Savings Madison ES/DO/IMC $10,000 $10,000 $1,068,816 Amend. #10 Jefferson Elementary School Modernization Project ? Kitchen Repair $9,000 $,9000 $1,077,816

From

Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

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• Amendment No. 10 SIM Architects PDF · 31.5 KB ViewOpen Amendment No. 10 SIM ArchitectsDownload Amendment No. 10 SIM Architects

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Fiscal Impact

Potential funding of $5 million interest-free through the QZAB program

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve Resolution No. 14-02 of the Board of Education of the San Leandro Unified School District authorizing the filing of an application for Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) allocation with the California Department of Education, and approving related matters and official actions.

Board Committee

Facilities and Technology Committee: January 29, 2014

Background Information

The Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) program permits public schools serving large concentrations of low-income families to benefit from interest-free financing to pay for building repair; invest in equipment and technology, develop challenging curricula, and train quality teachers. The federal government provided this tool under the ?Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997? to help encourage formation of partnerships between public schools and local businesses. The QZAB program allows school districts to issue taxable bonds that provide financial institutions holding the bonds with a federal income tax credit in lieu of interest payments. Participating schools must meet at least one eligibility criteria before they can participate in the program. One criteria is that at least 35% of the school?s students must be eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under the National School Lunch Act. The San Leandro Unified School District is in need of funding for technology projects which qualify for the QZAB program at San Leandro High School (the "Academy"), and in order to lower the borrowing costs associated with funding its technology projects, desires at this time to authorize the filing of an application with the Department of Education in order that it may issue obligations which are QZABs.

From

Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

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• Resolution 14-02 - QZAB PDF · 91.6 KB ViewOpen Resolution 14-02 - QZABDownload Resolution 14-02 - QZAB

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Board of Education

Staff Recommendation

Adopt Resolution No. 14-05 Proclaiming February 2014 as Black History Month

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Background Information

Each year, the month of February is proclaimed Black History Month to raise awareness and honor the contributions and accomplishments that African Americans have made to our history and culture. This year's theme, "Civil Rights in America", chronicles the important milestones by African Americans and others in the battle for civil rights and equal treatment under the law. The theme, chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, marks the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. We have encouraged all school sites to prepare and present activities describing the countless ways African Americans have contributed to our nation and our society. Teacher-developed materials, activities, and professionally prepared materials are used with our K-12 students throughout the year with special emphasis during Black History Month.

From

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

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• Black History Month resolution PDF · 23.5 KB ViewOpen Black History Month resolutionDownload Black History Month resolution

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Fiscal Impact

None, but each contract will be funded based on its budget source requested.

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve contracts on the attached spreadsheet which are for amounts $5,000 or less for fiscal year 2013-2014.

Board Committee

Finance Committee on June 20, 2011

Background Information

Attached is the "summary spreadsheet for all contracts $5,000 or less for fiscal year". The spreadsheet will be provided to the Board at every board meeting if there are any contracts falling under this category. Detailed contract information will not be part of the Board packet but will be available for questions or inspection upon request. For accounting purposes, each contract still requires submission of a requisition for approval by site administrator. All contracts require two signatures - Initiating Administrator and the Chief Business Officer or a Cabinet member.

From

Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business & Operations

Attachments

• Contracts $5,000 and under 2-4-14 PDF · 16.1 KB ViewOpen Contracts $5,000 and under 2-4-14Download Contracts $5,000 and under 2-4-14

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Fiscal Impact

None; each contract will be funded based on its budget source requested.

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve bond contracts on the attached spreadsheet which are for amounts $15,000 or less for fiscal year 2013-2014.

Background Information

Approval of bond contracts for small amounts comes up each fiscal year as a discussion item. Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations has researched with three separate legal counsels regarding the process to approve professional consultant contracts in general, and especially in relation to the size of the contract. Each of these legal counsels has advised that the District formally present any contract for professional services to the Board for approval regardless of the amount. A contract is in place when it has an ?offer?, ?term(s)?, and ?acceptance?.? Using the programmer of Accountability (construction software), staff developed an appropriate format for construction related service contracts under $15,000, which is the standard threshold for construction related services. This was approved by the Board of Education on October 16, 2012. Attached is the ?Summary Spreadsheet for Bond Contracts $15,000 or Less.? The spreadsheet will be provided to the Board at every board meeting, if there are any contracts falling under this category. Detailed contract information or cover pages will not be part of subsequent Board Packets, but will be available for questions or inspection upon request.?

From

Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

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• Bond Contracts $15K or Less Worksheet PDF · 22.1 KB ViewOpen Bond Contracts $15K or Less WorksheetDownload Bond Contracts $15K or Less Worksheet

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To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Adopt Resolution #14-06 to declare equipment surplus and/or obsolete due to the age and condition of the designated equipment.

Policy / Code

Board Policy 3270(a); Administrative Regulations #3270 (a) #6.

Background Information

When district-owned books, equipment and supplies become unusable, obsolete, or no longer needed, the Superintendent or designee shall identify these items to the Governing Board, together with their estimated value and a recommendation that they be sold or disposed of by one of the methods prescribed in law and administrative regulations. With Board approval, the Superintendent or designee shall arrange for the sale or disposal of these items. Please see attached.

From

Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

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• Resolution 14-06 Obsolete Equipment PDF · 761.0 KB ViewOpen Resolution 14-06 Obsolete EquipmentDownload Resolution 14-06 Obsolete Equipment

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• Certificated Personnel Report PDF · 86.6 KB ViewOpen Certificated Personnel ReportDownload Certificated Personnel Report

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• Classified Personnel Report PDF · 15.2 KB ViewOpen Classified Personnel ReportDownload Classified Personnel Report

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Fiscal Impact

$15,000 from Common Core State Standards Budget

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve Contracted Services between San Leandro Unified School District and Public Consulting Group Inc. for 2013-2014

Background Information

Pepper is an online platform that will be used to deploy online professional development for SLUSD teachers. The district has opted to begin with 100 licenses in order to introduce virtual professional development to staff as a means to deepen their knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and instructional approaches and strategies that support implementation. Online professional development for our teachers also aligns with our vision for integrating technology across the district to promote 21st century teaching and learning.

From

Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

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• Pepper Link User Agreement PDF · 157.5 KB ViewOpen Pepper Link User AgreementDownload Pepper Link User Agreement
• Pepper Link Quote PDF · 43.3 KB ViewOpen Pepper Link QuoteDownload Pepper Link Quote

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Fiscal Impact

3 year lease for $302,654.86 of Common Core State Standards Budget

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Minutes

Trustee L?pez expressed concern and asked that the item be pulled and brought back to the Facilities and Technology Committee for further discussion regarding the $302,654.86 expenditure and to establish a process on how we go about ramping up our technology infrastructure. Trustee L?pez added that it was important to her as a Trustee to go through this process much more methodically and informally at the committee level. Assistant Superintendent Mucetti appreciated the feedback around being more methodical; however, with regards to this purchase and the Apple Instructional Innovator purchase, she explained that the District is moving quickly with this initial wave because of the need to meet the demands of both the Common Core State Standards implementation and the Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC) online testing that is expected from the state, and it is imperative that the District gets a minimal baseline of devices in the hands of our students to implement the pilot. Trustee Katz-Lacabe noted that while he appreciates the time constraints, the number of questions that were raised tonight reflects the need for items such as this to be vetted by committee before hand, so that when it comes to the Board for consideration, not only is staff fully prepared, but members of the committee can help explain some of these issues to other Board members. With that, the Board approved the Leasing Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District and Dell for Chromebooks, Management Software and Accessories Purchase. Trustee Toro was absent.

Staff Recommendation

Approve Leasing Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District and DELL for Chromebooks, Management Software and Accessories Purchase

Actions

Motion Approve Leasing Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District and DELL for Chromebooks, Management Software and Accessories Purchase - Motion made by Diana Prola and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Abstain Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Background Information

In order for SLUSD to meet the demands of both the Common Core State Standards implementation and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium online testing, the district recommends that Chromebooks be purchased. The district will also be utilizing these devices to launch the establishment of a 21st century learning environment with the Instructional Innovator classrooms for grades 4-12. The district is recommending the Chromebooks in order to meet the demands outlined above while also making cost effective decisions.

From

Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

Attachments

• Dell Chromebooks PDF · 87.1 KB ViewOpen Dell ChromebooksDownload Dell Chromebooks

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Fiscal Impact

No impact to the General Fund. Muir EIA and Title I Funding. Contract not to exceed $10,800.

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve Contracted Services Between San Leandro Unified School District and Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) at John Muir Middle School for 2013-2014 School Year.

Board Committee

Non Applicable

Background Information

John Muir Middle School requests approval to contract with the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), a ?parent engagement in education? program whose mission is to connect families, schools, and community as partners to advance the education of every child through parent engagement. Its objectives are to encourage and support low-income, ethnically-diverse parents of middle school students to take a participatory role in their children?s education at home and in the school by: - Creating a home learning environment - Supporting their child?s emotional and social development - Navigating the educational system - Engaging and collaborating with teachers, counselors, and principals - Ensuring their children complete A-G high school requirements - Encouraging high school and college graduation In the last several years John Muir has ?graduated? 350 parents who attended four or more of the 9-week classes. This Spring, Muir will offer 3 separate Tuesday night sessions in Chinese, Spanish, and English with 15 and a maximum of 30 participants in each session.

From

Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

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• PIQE-Muir PDF · 112.8 KB ViewOpen PIQE-MuirDownload PIQE-Muir

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Fiscal Impact

$380,301.23 from Common Core State Standards Budget

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Minutes

Responding to Trustee L?pez. staff said that the Apple purchase will include Apple Care Program. With that the Board approved the Apple Instructional Innovator Purchase. Trustee Toro was absent.

Staff Recommendation

Approve Purchase of Apple laptops and IPADs for Instructional Innovator classrooms

Actions

Motion Approve Purchase of Apple laptops and IPADs for Instructional Innovator classrooms - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Corina N. Lopez. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Background Information

These devices will be provided to support technology integration and the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in approximately 75 Instructional Innovator classrooms.

From

Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

Attachments

• Apple 80 Innovator PDF · 70.8 KB ViewOpen Apple 80 InnovatorDownload Apple 80 Innovator
• Apple ipads PDF · 69.6 KB ViewOpen Apple ipadsDownload Apple ipads
• Apple soul source letter PDF · 287.8 KB ViewOpen Apple soul source letterDownload Apple soul source letter

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Fiscal Impact

$9,886.00 - Special Education funds.

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve non-public school/agency contracts as listed above for the 2013-2014 school year.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Education Code: 56365(a) Education Code: 56361(3) Education Code: 56366

Background Information

New non-public school placement and agency contracts for the school year 2013-2014. Student # DOB Cost Location # 1 04/30/07 $1,246.00 Seneca Family of Agencies (addendum to add speech services) # 2 01/19/09 $8,640.00 CEID (addendum to add ABA services) Total $9,886.00

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Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

Attachments

• Seneca Family of Agencies PDF · 102.8 KB ViewOpen Seneca Family of AgenciesDownload Seneca Family of Agencies
• CEID PDF · 100.1 KB ViewOpen CEIDDownload CEID

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Fiscal Impact

None anticipated; current book will be used.

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Approve the attached course description for the AP Physics 1 class

Board Committee

Discussed and recommended to the Board by the Board Curriculum Committee (BCC) on January 29, 2014

Policy / Code

BP 6141--Curriculum Development and Review

Background Information

AP courses and materials are regulated by the College Board. As part of an ongoing effort to update and align these requirements with Common Core, every year 2-3 courses are designated by the College Board to be revised. Currently we offer AP Physics B, a one year course, at SLHS. The COllege Board has made a major change in AP Physics that goes into effect in 2014-15. In the College Board revision for this course it will be divided into two one year courses called "AP Physics 1" and "AP Physics 2". There will be two separate annual AP tests and two opportunities for students to take AP Physics (1 and 2). The department developed the attached course description based on the new College Board requirements for next yaer's AP Physics 1 Course. There will be another description for AP Physics 2 but that will not be offered until 2015-16 since AP Physics 1 is a prerequesite. The current textbook is still recommended for the class with it now being used over a two year period. Thus, there are no anticated new costs other than the standard requirement of buying more books when more students sign up for a given course.

From

Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

Attachments

• Physics I course description PDF · 156.3 KB ViewOpen Physics I course descriptionDownload Physics I course description

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Fiscal Impact

$14,205 from Special Education Budget

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Contracted Services between San Leandro Unified School District and the New Haven Unified School District

Background Information

Given that the district's SELPA day treatment program was full, SLUSD has contracted with a day treatment program provided by the New Haven Unified School District in order to meet the needs of special education student in the middle school.

From

Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

Attachments

• InterDistrict Transfer-New Haven PDF · 117.0 KB ViewOpen InterDistrict Transfer-New HavenDownload InterDistrict Transfer-New Haven

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Minutes

The Board approved the appointment of Trustee Prola as representative to the Alameda County School Boards Association (ACSBA) for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015. Trustee Toro was absent.

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the appointment of a representative to the Alameda County School Boards Association(ACSBA) for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015.

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Minutes

The Board approved the appointment of Trustee L?pez as the alternate to the Alameda County School Boards Association (ACSBA) for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015. Trustee Toro was absent.

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the appointment of an alternate to the Alameda County School Boards Association (ACSBA) for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015.

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Minutes

The Board approved the appointment of Trustee James as the representative to the Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Education (D.A.T.E.) Committee for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015. Trustee Toro was absent.

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the appointment of a representative to the Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Education (D.A.T.E.) Committee for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015.

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Minutes

The Board approved the appointment of Trustee Toro as the alternate to the Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Education (D.A.T.E.) Committee for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015. Trustee Toro was absent.

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the appointment of an alternate to the Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Education (D.A.T.E.) Committee for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015.

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Minutes

The Board approved the appointment of Trustee Katz-Lacabe as the representative to the San Leandro Disaster Preparedness Council for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015. Trustee Toro was absent.

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the appointment of a representative to the San Leandro Disaster Preparedness Council for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015.

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Minutes

The Board approved the appointment of Trustee Rosato as the alternate to the San Leandro Disaster Preparedness Council for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015. Trustee Toro was absent.

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the appointment of an alternate to the San Leandro Disaster Preparedness Council for a one-year term, January 2014-January 2015.

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To

Board of Education

Minutes

Trustee L?pez commented that the new fields at Bancroft and John Muir Middle Schools will give them an opportunity to conduct their promotion ceremonies outside at their respective sites. Trustee Prola also noted that last year having the middle school ceremonies at the high school gym was not a very good situation, so any alternate arrangement would be an improvement. With that, the Board approved Designating Burrell Field as the Site of San Leandro High School Graduations. Trustee Toro absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

The Board will discuss and consider designating Burrell Field as the site for San Leandro High School graduations.

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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

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To

Michael McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Minutes

The Board approved the recommendation from the Director of Student Support Services for the stipulated expulsion order for student E09-13/14. Trustee Toro was absent.

Staff Recommendation

Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Support Services for the stipulated expulsion order for student E09-13/14.

Actions

Motion Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Support Services for the stipulated expulsion order for student E09-13/14. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Diana Prola. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

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Rosanna Muccetti, Ed.D.

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Fiscal Impact

The projected cost is approximately $327,031 per year. See attached AB1200 documents for a more detailed summary of District costs.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the Public Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement for the California School Employees' Association (CSEA). Trustee Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Mike Katz-Lacabe. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the Public Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement for the California School Employees' Association.

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547.5

Background Information

On January 17, 2014, the District and the California School Employees' Association approved and signed off on a tentative agreement (TA). The TA increases the salary schedule for CSEA employees by four (4) percent retroactive to July 1, 2013. The TA also includes an increase of $300 per year to the fringe benefits amount provided to full-time CSEA employees. This is in addition to the three (3) percent salary schedule increase approved in December 2013, which was funded in part by savings from frozen and eliminated positions within the CSEA unit. The Business Services Department has prepared the Public Disclosure Statement, Certification of the District?s ability to Meet the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreement, in accordance with AB 1200, verifying that the District can afford to fund the TA. This document (attached) contains detailed and specific information about how this agreement affects District funds. The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) has reviewed these documents and determined that the district can afford this agreement in the current and subsequent years.

From

Song Chin-Bendib Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations

Attachments

• AB1200 Disclosure Documents for Tentative Agreement with CSEA PDF · 3.1 MB ViewOpen AB1200 Disclosure Documents for Tentative Agreement with CSEADownload AB1200 Disclosure Documents for Tentative Agreement with CSEA

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Fiscal Impact

See the agenda item related to the "Public Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement" for the financial specifics related to this tentative agreement.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the ratification of Tentative Agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and the California School Employees' Association (CSEA). Trustee Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Mike Katz-Lacabe. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Ratify the tentative agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and the California School Employees' Association.

Board Committee

Not applicable

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547 Board Policies 4143 and 4243

Background Information

On January 17, 2014, the District and the California School Employees' Association approved and signed off on a tentative agreement (TA). The TA increases the salary schedule for CSEA employees by four (4) percent retroactive to July 1, 2013. The TA also includes an increase of $300 per year to the fringe benefits amount provided to full-time CSEA employees. This is in addition to the three (3) percent salary schedule increase approved in December 2013, which was funded in part by savings from frozen and eliminated positions within the CSEA unit. The TA is attached to this agenda item for review and ratification.

From

Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

Attachments

• Tentative Agreement between the SLUSD and CSEA PDF · 308.2 KB ViewOpen Tentative Agreement between the SLUSD and CSEADownload Tentative Agreement between the SLUSD and CSEA

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Fiscal Impact

The projected cost is approximately $249,129 per year. See attached AB1200 documents for a more detailed summary of District costs.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the Public Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Teamsters Union Local No. 857 and the Alameda Building and Trades Council. Trustee Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the Public Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Teamsters Union Local No. 856 and the Alameda Building and Trades Council.

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547.5

Background Information

On December 16, 2014, the District and theTeamsters Union Local No. 856 and the Alameda Building and Trades Council (Teamster/Trades) approved and signed off on a tentative agreement (TA). The TA contains components that address changes to collectively bargained language related to salaries, benefits, and the work schedule/workweek for bargaining unit members. The TA adds a seven (7) percent increase to the Teamsters/Trades salary schedule, which is based in part on concessions from Teamster/Trades related to the workweek and schedule for unit members. In addition, the fringe benefits amount given to full-time employees was increased by $300 per year. The Business Services Department has prepared the Public Disclosure Statement, Certification of the District?s ability to Meet the Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreement, in accordance with AB 1200, verifying that the District can afford to fund the TA. This document (attached) contains detailed and specific information about how this agreement affects District funds. The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) has reviewed these documents and determined that the district can afford this agreement in the current and subsequent years.

From

Song Chin-Bendib Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations

Attachments

• AB1200 Disclosure Documents for Tentative Agreement with Teamsters & Alameda Building and Trades PDF · 3.1 MB ViewOpen AB1200 Disclosure Documents for Tentative Agreement with Teamsters & Alameda Building and TradesDownload AB1200 Disclosure Documents for Tentative Agreement with Teamsters & Alameda Building and Trades

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Fiscal Impact

See the agenda item related to the "Public Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement" for the financial specifics related to this tentative agreement.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the Ratification of Tentative Agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and the Teamsters Union Local NO. 856 and the Alameda Building and Trades Council. Trustee Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Mike Katz-Lacabe. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Ratify the tentative agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and the Teamsters Union Local No. 856 and the Alameda Building and Trades Council.

Board Committee

Not applicable

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547 Board Policies 4143 and 4243

Background Information

On December 16, 2014, the District and theTeamsters Union Local No. 856 and the Alameda Building and Trades Council (Teamster/Trades) approved and signed off on a tentative agreement (TA). The TA contains components that address changes to collectively bargained language related to salaries, benefits, and the work schedule/workweek for bargaining unit members. The TA adds a seven (7) percent increase to the Teamsters/Trades salary schedule, which is based in part on concessions from Teamster/Trades related to the workweek and schedule for unit members. In addition, the fringe benefits amount given to full-time employees was increased by $300 per year. The specific language and provisions in the TA can be found in the document attached to this agenda item.

From

Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

Attachments

• Tentative Agreement between the SLUSD and Teamsters/Trades PDF · 383.2 KB ViewOpen Tentative Agreement between the SLUSD and Teamsters/TradesDownload Tentative Agreement between the SLUSD and Teamsters/Trades

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Fiscal Impact

Approximately $257,400 per year to the district's general and categorical funds.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the Compensation Increase for Management and Unrepresented Employees. Trustee Toro absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the five (5) percent salary schedule increase retroactive to July 1, 2013, and the $300 addition to salary schedule steps effective January 1, 2014, for management and unrepresented groups.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547

Background Information

Approval of this item will increase the salary schedules for certificated managers, classified managers, and unrepresented employees. If approved, the increase to these salary schedules will be a five (5) percent increase across the salary schedule and an additional $300 to each step on these salary schedules. This increase is consistent with the non-concession based compensation provisions in the agreements reached with established bargaining units for the 2013-14 school year. As with these other groups, the five (5) percent increase will be retroactive to July 1, 2013, and the $300 will be effective January 1, 2014.

From

Dr. JohnThompson Assistant Superintendent

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Fiscal Impact

Approval of this amendment will cost approximately $8,200 per year to the districts general and categorial funds.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved an Amendment to the Contract of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. Trustee Toro absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the amendment to the contract of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547

Background Information

Approval of the amendments to the contracts of the assistant superintendents, associate superintendent, and superintendent will increase the compensation for these employees by five (5) percent plus $300 during the term of these contracts. This increase is the same increase being offered to other management employees and consistent with the non-concession based compensation provisions in the agreements reached with established bargaining units for the 2013-14 school year. As with these other groups, the five (5) percent increase, if approved, will be retroactive to July 1, 2013, and the $300 will be effective January 1, 2014. Approval of this item will approve the contract amendment of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.

From

Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

Attachments

• Amendment to Contract of Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services PDF · 35.7 KB ViewOpen Amendment to Contract of Assistant Superintendent of Educational ServicesDownload Amendment to Contract of Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

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Fiscal Impact

Approval of this amendment will cost approximately $8,200 per year to the districts general and categorial funds.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved an Amendment to the Contract of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Trustee Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the amendment to the contract of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547

Background Information

Approval of the amendments to the contracts of the assistant superintendents, associate superintendent, and superintendent will increase the compensation for these employees by five (5) percent plus $300 during the term of these contracts. This increase is the same increase being offered to other management employees and consistent with the non-concession based compensation provisions in the agreements reached with established bargaining units for the 2013-14 school year. As with these other groups, the five (5) percent increase, if approved, will be retroactive to July 1, 2013, and the $300 will be effective January 1, 2014. Approval of this item will approve the contract amendment of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

From

Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

Attachments

• Amendment to Contract of Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources PDF · 37.2 KB ViewOpen Amendment to Contract of Assistant Superintendent of Human ResourcesDownload Amendment to Contract of Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

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Fiscal Impact

Approval of this amendment will cost approximately $9,000 per year to the districts general and categorial funds.

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Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the amendment to the contract of the Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547

Background Information

Approval of the amendments to the contracts of the assistant superintendents, associate superintendent, and superintendent will increase the compensation for these employees by five (5) percent plus $300 during the term of these contracts. This increase is the same increase being offered to other management employees and consistent with the non-concession based compensation provisions in the agreements reached with established bargaining units for the 2013-14 school year. As with these other groups, the five (5) percent increase, if approved, will be retroactive to July 1, 2013, and the $300 will be effective January 1, 2014. Approval of this item will approve the contract amendment of the Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations.

From

Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

Attachments

• Amendment to Contract of Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations PDF · 36.6 KB ViewOpen Amendment to Contract of Associate Superintendent of Business and OperationsDownload Amendment to Contract of Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations

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Fiscal Impact

Approval of this amendment will cost approximately $11,200 per year to the districts general and categorial funds.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved an amendment to the Contract of the Superintendent. Trustee4 Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Diana Prola. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Not Recoreded Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the amendment to the contract of the Superintendent.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547

Background Information

Approval of the amendments to the contracts of the assistant superintendents, associate superintendent, and superintendent will increase the compensation for these employees by five (5) percent plus $300 during the term of these contracts. This increase is the same increase being offered to other management employees and consistent with the non-concession based compensation provisions in the agreements reached with established bargaining units for the 2013-14 school year. As with these other groups, the five (5) percent increase, if approved, will be retroactive to July 1, 2013, and the $300 will be effective January 1, 2014. Approval of this item will approve the contract amendment of the Superintendent.

From

Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

Attachments

• Amendment to Contract of Superintendent PDF · 35.3 KB ViewOpen Amendment to Contract of SuperintendentDownload Amendment to Contract of Superintendent

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Fiscal Impact

Once fully implemented the restructuring of the educational services department will result in a net savings to the districts general and categorical funds.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved Phase One of the Educational Services Reorganization Plan: Educational Services Director Positions and Job Descriptions. Trustee Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Diana Prola and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the positions, duties, and job descriptions for 1) the Director of Teaching, Learning and Educational Equity; 2) the Director of Instructional Technology, Assessment, Research and Evaluation; and 3) the Director of Student Services, Community Wellness and Special Education.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Not Applicable

Background Information

There are new and different demands being placed on districts across the country and in California in particular due in part to the adoption of Common Core Standards, the implementation of the Smarter Balanced assessment system, and the increased implementation of California's new school funding system (Local Control Funding Formula). The departments in school districts most affected by these changes are the educational services departments. These departments are charged with implementing the new standards and the new assessment system. This requires a tremendous amount of planning, training, and technology integration. In addition, the new funding formula requires student performance and achievement to be part of the local funding plan. The burden for making this happen falls primarily on educational services departments. Accordingly, this restructuring plan is proposed to meet these new demands. The first phase in this plan will be to restructure the roles and responsibilities of the director positions in this department. Currently there are three director positions in the educational services department: Student Services, Special Services, and Curriculum & Instruction. This restructuring proposal would eliminate these positions effective July 1, 2014, and create three new director positions: 1) Director, Teaching, Learning and Educational Equity 2) Director, Instructional Technology, Assessment, Research and Evaluation 3) Director, Student Services, Community Wellness and Special Education effective March 1, 2014. The overlapping period between March and June will allow for a smooth transition to the new educational services structure. The new structure will allow for the three departments to be more integrated and aligned in order to support career and college readiness for all students in SLUSD. The duties of the new positions will be aligned with the new demands placed on Educational Services. Approval of this agenda item will approve the positions, set the duties of these positions, and approve the job descriptions.

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Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

Attachments

• Job Description: Director of Instructional Technology, Assessment, Research and Evaluation PDF · 106.3 KB ViewOpen Job Description: Director of Instructional Technology, Assessment, Research and EvaluationDownload Job Description: Director of Instructional Technology, Assessment, Research and Evaluation
• Job Description: Director of Student Services, Special Education, and Community Wellness PDF · 91.0 KB ViewOpen Job Description: Director of Student Services, Special Education, and Community WellnessDownload Job Description: Director of Student Services, Special Education, and Community Wellness
• Job Description: Director of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Equity PDF · 94.4 KB ViewOpen Job Description: Director of Teaching, Learning, and Educational EquityDownload Job Description: Director of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Equity

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Fiscal Impact

The appointment of a candidate to this position will be cost neutral.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the appointment of Rob Mangewala to the position of Director of Instructional Technology, Assessment, Research and Evaluation. Trustee Toro was absent. Trustee Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Diana Prola and a seconded by Mike Katz-Lacabe. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the appointment of a candidate to the position of Director of Instructional Technology, Assessment, Research and Evaluation.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Not Applicable

Background Information

As part of the restructuring of the educational services department, new director positions were created to meet the changing needs of this department. Staff will recommend a candidate for appointment to the Director of Instructional Technology, Assessment, Research and Evaluation position.

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Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

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Fiscal Impact

The appointment of a candidate to this position will be cost neutral.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the appointment of Victoria Forrester to the Position of Director of Student Services, Special Education and Community Wellness. Trustee Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Diana Prola and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the appointment of a candidate to the position of Director of Student Services, Special Education and Community Wellness.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Not Applicable

Background Information

As part of the restructuring of the educational services department, new director positions were created to meet the changing needs of this department. Staff will recommend a candidate for appointment to the Director of Student Services, Special Education and Community Wellness position.

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Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

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Fiscal Impact

The appointment of a candidate to this position will be cost neutral.

To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the appointment of Sonal Patel to the Position of Director of Teacher, Learning and Educational Equity. Trustee Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the appointment of a candidate to the position of Director of Teaching, Learning and Educational Equity.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Not Applicable

Background Information

As part of the restructuring of the educational services department, new director positions were created to meet the changing needs of this department. Staff will recommend a candidate for appointment to the Director of Teaching, Learning and Educational Equity position.

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Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

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Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Regular Board Meeting - February 25, 2014 - District Office Regular Board Meeting - March 11, 2014 - District Office Regular Board Meeting - March 18, 2014 Regular Board Meeting - April 1, 2014 Regular Board Meeting - April 22, 2014 - District Office Regular Board Meeting - May 6, 2013 Regular Board Meeting - May 20, 2014 Regular Board Meeting - June 3, 2014 Regular Board Meeting - June 24, 2014 - District Office

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Minutes

The Board meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m. Trustee Toro was absent.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .

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