Regular Board Meeting

Minutes

Trustee James led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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The Board approved the agenda for the Regular meeting held on March 11, 2014.

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 .; Yes Jason Toro .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting held on March 11, 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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Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, and Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations, Song Chin-Bendib, presented information about the new Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Dr. Mucetti focused on the requirements of the LCAP. She provided information about how the District will facilitate the process by including various stakeholder input opportunities, stating that we are approaching the development of the LCAP, by beginning with the end in mind. This is a huge paradigm shift - instead of having various pots of money drive program, we are having our goals and programs drive funding. This is a values-based approach, asserting that the goals and programs we value are ensured funding. Associate Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib provided information on the major shifts on how funding is allocated through the LCAP, as opposed to the former revenue limits and categorical funding, as well as the 2014-2015 Budget Development Timeline, which was crafted in alignment with the LCAP. Dr. Mucetti continued by saying that, "This LCFF is not so much about new money, it's more about a new funding approach requiring flexibility and a new mindset. It is about a new 'how'," adding that as an organization, the District is benefiting from the Board's adoption of the new Strategic Action Plan, which aligns with the following eight priorities set by the state as we develop the LCAP: Basic Services (Williams Act) ensuring that teachers are fully credentialed and appropriately assigned, students have access to materials; school facilities maintained Implementation of State Standard Parental Involvement Student Achievement Student Engagement School Climate Access to Courses Other Student Outcomes Highlights of the Budget Development Timeline on the development of the District's LCAP work included: Phase One (March) Messaging, Needs Assessment & Data Collection (Non-performance data is a piece of this information, too) Phase Two (March and April) Stakeholder Engagement Community Forums (child care and translators will be provided) Tuesday, April 8 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Arts & Education Center, SLHS Monday, April 21 - 6:00-7:30 p.ml - Arts & Education Center, SLHS Thursday, April 24 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. - District Office Professional Development Center LCAP Survey Phase Three (April & May) Goal Setting Allocating Expenditures Action Steps As the work in Phase One and Two is being accomplished, the District will form an LCAP Design Team, which will be a broad-based and representative of parent groups, site administrators, teachers (estimated to be working group of 20) who will write the plan. June 24, 2014 Board Meeting Board Adoption of the SLUSD LCAP The Board thanked staff for the update. Questions, and comments posed by the Board included, how the LCAP survey was developed, the composition and selection process for the design team; moving forward when LCFF spending priorities are not agreed upon; evaluation and accountability of the plan's success; ensure that all the groups have access to provide input on how the money is spent and that it is a fair and just process.

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, and Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations, Song Chin-Bendib, will present information about the new Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The presentation will focus on the requirements of the LCAP. In addition, there will be information about how the district will facilitate the process of creating the LCAP by including various stakeholder input opportunities, and the Budget Development Timeline for 2014-15 which is in alignment with LCAP.

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• LCAP Intro 3-11 PDF · 4.8 MB ViewOpen LCAP Intro 3-11Download LCAP Intro 3-11
• Budget timeline PDF · 80.4 KB ViewOpen Budget timelineDownload Budget timeline

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Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent of Business & Operations, presented the 2013-2014 Second Interim Report which includes Fiscal Years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. Included in the presentation was the fiscal information that was presented to the Finance Committee on March 3, 2014, including such topics as: Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), Gap Funding Models, Repealed Categorical Funding, and any other relevant information. Associate Superintendent Chin-Bendib reported that for the fiscal year 2013-2014 Second Interim Report, San Leandro USD is certifying a positive certification. Business Services staff has prepared the Seconded Interim Report, based on assumptions from the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE), California Department of Finance (DOF/FCMAT), and the School Services of California (SSC), Inc. Dartboard which provides school district critical economic indicators for budget projection. Multi-Year projects, along with other analytical reports are provided under separate cover. This report is prepared in SACS format after the implementation of Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Below are the Second Interim Report projects ending Fund Balance after designations for 2013-2014 and two subsequent years: Fund Balance After designations* 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 $286,786 ($2,127,185)** $1,924,440 *These balances do not include the 3% required reserve which is maintained separately in Fund 17 (a separate fund). **2014-15 Fund Balance is negative after designation of $3,840,717 for Supplemental/Construction grants. However, as part of LCAP, SLUSD will analyze the areas where supplemental/concentration can be utilized, hence releasing the designation. Supplemental/Concentration Grant designations for 2014-15 and 2015-16 are dramatically more than 2013-14. The State Board of Education clarified in January 2014 that the supplemental/concentration funding should be based on total LCFF funding rather than LCFF gap funding. The following major assumption have been applied toward the 2013-2014 Second Interim Report: Calculations are based on Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Revenue Limit calculation per ADA funding has been eliminated by law, except for 2012-13 as the "base year". Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for General fund and Special Education: 2013-14 = 1.57% 2014-15 = 0.86% 2015-16 = 2.12% Following are the LCFF Gap Funding Rates used for calculating Multi-Year Projections: 2013-14 = 11.78% 2014-15 = 0.86% 2015-16 = 2.21% As compared to previous years, there's no "Revenue Limit deficit factor". Most of categorical programs have lost identity and rolled into LCFFF. Measure L Parcel tax: estimated amount of $771,000 beginning 2013-14 fiscal year; the measure is for five years. The proceeds from the parcel tax are to be used to "attract and retain high-quality teachers and staff including counselors", per agreement. LCFF allows use of greater of current or previous year's P2 ADA. 2013-14 Second Interim is prepared with 2012-13 P2 ADA at 8,348.28. The Second Interim report incorporates Supplemental/Concentration calculations as approved by the State Board of Education in January 2014. Following the presentation, staff responded to questions posed by the Board including, "What are the totals of our unfunded liabilities"; "What "pot of money" is financing all the recent technology purchases?"; "How is the teachers' retirement plan paid?"; "What is the District's plan for ROP as funding is not guaranteed for the third year?" Additional comments included thanking the Adult School for their financial support and help; the need to research the "why and where" the District is experiencing declining enrollment; and looking forward to the interesting ride as we go through the LCAP process and LCFF funding.

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent of Business & Operations, will present the 2013-2014 Second Interim Report which includes Fiscal Years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. Included in the presentation will be fiscal information that was presented to the Finance Committee on March 3, 2014, including such topics as: Local Control Fund Formula (LCFF), Gap Funding Models, Repealed Categorical Funding, and any other relevant information.

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Fiscal Impact

The 2014-2015 Second Interim Report has incorporated financial revisions approved by the Board of Education on March 10, 2015.

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Michael McLaughlin, E.d.D., Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the positive certification of the Second Interim Report for 2013-2014 which includes Fiscal Years 2014-15 and 2015-16 as required by Assembly Bills 1200 and 2756.

Staff Recommendation

Approve the positive certification of the Second Interim Report for 2014-2015 which includes Fiscal Years 2015-16 and 2016-17 as required by Assembly Bills 1200 and 2756.

Actions

Motion Approve the positive certification of the Second Interim Report for 2014-2015 which includes Fiscal Years 2015-16 and 2016-17 as required by Assembly Bills 1200 and 2756. - Motion made by Diana Prola and a seconded by Jason Toro. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Jason Toro .

Board Committee

Finance Committee on March 03, 2014

Background Information

In compliance with

From

Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations

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• 2nd Interim Update PDF · 89.8 KB ViewOpen 2nd Interim UpdateDownload 2nd Interim Update

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Fiscal Impact

Determined as part of the budget development process.

To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the Budget Development Timeline for the 2014-2015 Adopted Budget which includes fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. The Board then took a break at 8:26 p.m. and reconvened to Open Session at 8:38 p.m.

Staff Recommendation

Discuss, review, and approve the Budget Development Timeline for 2014-2015 Adopted Budget which includes fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.

Actions

Motion Discuss, review, and approve the Budget Development Timeline for 2014-2015 Adopted Budget which includes fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. - Motion made by Jason Toro 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 .; Yes Jason Toro .

Policy / Code

California Education Code 42120-42129

Background Information

Attached is a draft or working document of the Budget Development Timeline. Every fiscal year, the process of developing a new fiscal year budget commences at the beginning of the calendar year and culminating in the adoption of the new budget by the Board in late June. The document is a work in progress and staff will update it whenever relevant and appropriate information is available. As part of the budget development timeline, districts are required to submit an adopted budget to the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) before June 30, 2014. The adopted budget will include fiscal years 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. In order to adopt the fiscal year 2014-15 budget and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), districts are required to develop the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The District Budget Development Timeline has to be in alignment with the LCAP process. Highlights of major LCAP meeting dates and events are included in the Budget Development Timeline and staff will discuss this further in the presentation.

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Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

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• Budget Timeline 2014 - 2015 PDF · 80.5 KB ViewOpen Budget Timeline 2014 - 2015Download Budget Timeline 2014 - 2015

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Trustee Rosato reported receipt of the following emails from February 25, 2014-March 11, 2014: SLED regarding "Students Make 30,000 th Sandwich for the Homeless!"; from Mark Saran regarding "San Leandro High School Swim Center and Fields"; from Robin Michel regarding "John Muir Student Featured on KQED in March"; from Christina Fuentes regarding "Washington Wildcat Press, 2/26/14"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Revised Early Dismissal Calendar"; from Donna McBride regarding "Dolphin News"; from Mike McMahon regarding "AB86 Documents"; from Janet Beck regarding "District Band and Orchestra Festival Invitation"; from Ibado Ismail regarding "March 2014 Bancroft Banner Newsletter"; from Veronica Sanchez regarding Garfield Newsletter for February 28th"; from Robin Michel regarding "Hackathon Segments Airs on KQED tonight," and "SLUSD Board Meeting Highlights: 2/15/14"; from Keep Music Rockin' Foundation regarding "Lenny Williams Golf Classic"; from Carol Alvarez regarding "Kudos to Tech Department"; from Elaine Tesorero regarding "Staff Bulletin March 3-7, 2014"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Vacancy Notification"; from SLED regarding "Students Create Original Operas"; from Dan Martin regarding "STAND Up for Education Fundraiser"; from Mike Mandel regarding "Administrative Decision"; from Ling King regarding "SLHS Crab Feed"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Posting," and "Classified Vacancy"; from Shuki Khaira regarding "Facilities and Technology Meeting 3/12/14"; from Elaine Tesorero regarding "Staff Bulletin March 10-14, 2014"; and from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Vacancy."

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Student Board member Ellie Erickson updated that Board on activities at the San Leandro High School main campus and the Fred T. Korematsu campus: Highlights included: Thursday, March 13 is the Band Festival in the San Leandro High School Gym and includes performances by the high school symphonic band and the middle schools. Friday, March 14 is Senior Bowling Night at Manor Bowl. The Leadership class recognized the sport teams by sending Gatorade, pens and personal notes to their classroom. This week is the San Leandro High School Olympics where thirteen teams of about ten students each participated in various events at lunch. Opening day began with a parade through the lobby to the quad. The first game was Tug of War and the boys' baseball team won the round. The girls soccer team competes tomorrow. The Business Academy is holding Socratic Seminars on Twitter, explaining that, in the Socratic Seminars, participants systematically question and examine issues and principals related to a particular contents and articulate different points-of-view. The group conversation assists participants in constructing meaning through disciplined analysis, interpretation, listening, and participation. In addition to Twitter the students are using Hashtag to have these conversations across the country. March 22 is the Talent Show. In addition, Ms. Erickson relayed a concern from the students regarding the plants in the parking lot blocking the student drivers' view, which has caused a few mishaps. Students are suggesting that removing the plants located at the corner of the lot would help.

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Anita Waldron, San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA) Vice President and bargaining chair, commented on the wonderful, well-organized Instructional Innovators Professional Development sessions that took place last Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4-5, adding that the SLTA members in attendance experienced a sense of moving the District forward. She thanked the Board for their support. She reminded the Board of the "Stand Up for Education" fundraiser on March 28 at the Englander. SLTA sought and has received a lot of input from their members on the LCAP survey which has been incorporated into the District's Strategic Plan. For the first time, the District invited Jon Sherr, SLTA President, to attend the School Services budget meeting and SLTA is looking forward to bringing their understanding of the budget, and finding our similarities, to the bargaining table in the very near future.

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Superintendent McLaughlin expressed gratitude that a missing fourth grade student from McKinley was returned safely. He will be inviting McKinley principal Zachary Kahn to the next Board meeting to be recognized by the Board for his timely response and assistance. Dr. McLaughlin noted that there were flaws in the system, however, Victoria Forrester, the new Director of Student Services, Special Services, and Community Wellness will be looking at best practices for these instances, so that we will become better at it. The San Leandro Scholarship dinner was a fantastic event. It was good to see community members that you might not see at school events come together for a great cause. He recognized and commended Associate Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, for working as a team, adding that the joint presentation on the LCAP was an excellent example. The Superintendent mentioned that he has been using a Chromebook to see how it relates to what he does in his position, noting that he can see how today's student would love this new tool. HYA has completed the surveys for the San Leandro High School principal search and has posted the data on their website. The Superintendent is hoping to have interviews begin in April and have someone in place by the first week in May. The Superintendent updated the Board on the baseball fields, reporting that the mounds have been redone, but the infields will not be addressed until after the season is over; however, he assured the Board that games are scheduled to take place on the field this year. The Superintendent commented that it's a beautiful field; however, the field cannot accommodate JV and Varsity baseball games at the same time, unlike softball, where multiple games can be played. The Superintendent is continuing to work with the baseball group to insure that the District is doing everything they can. The Superintendent then invited Dr. Mucetti, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, to introduce her new Educational Services Administrative Team, who said, "This is their second week, and the only word I can say is transformational." She then invited each to introduce him/herself and say one thing each was excited about: Rob Mangewala, Coordinator, Data & Assessment, is most excited about the opportunity to break down the barriers and move ahead with a vision of technology integration and wanting to make the District a great place to be. Victoria Forrester, Director of Student Services, Special Education and Community Wellness is excited about integrating Special Services and Special Education, and being able to support all students in way that we haven't been able to do in the past." Sonal Patel, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Equity is excited about the new professional development and collaboration, and how exciting it is "seeing in real-time teachers using the new learning in the classroom."

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Trustee James reported that the Finance Committee met on March 3 and reviewed the 2013-2014 Second Interim Report, and discussed the continued updates on the Governor's Proposed State Budget and its impact on San Leandro Unified School District and on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), Budget Development timelines, and other relevant fiscal information. The next meeting is tentatively set for May 27.

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Trustee Toro reported that the Eden Area ROP Governing Board met on March 6 and mentioned on how exciting and heartwarming it is to attend the meetings, as students are recognized every month and come with the their families. He also said that the Second Interim Budget Report for the 2013-2014 school year was presented, noting that the LCFF only guarantees funding for two years. He urged the Board and neighboring Boards of Education to be active in Sacramento in order to see that funding is kept intact, saying, "Once you take it apart, you can never put it back together again and it is such a vital program." Trustee Toro also said that the state is establishing a one-time $250 million Career Pathways grant; however, that only represents about half of the total ROP budget. The JPA, along with neighboring partners, under the direction of the lead agency Peralta Community College District, are putting together a proposal requesting approximately $15 million where the Eden ROP would receive approximately $400,000 over the three years of the grant.

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The Board approved the Consent Items.

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 .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Jason Toro .

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 Regular Board meeting held on February 25, 2014.

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• February 25, 2014, Minutes PDF · 180.8 KB ViewOpen February 25, 2014, MinutesDownload February 25, 2014, Minutes

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• Certificated Personnel File PDF · 79.8 KB ViewOpen Certificated Personnel FileDownload Certificated Personnel File

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• Classified Personnel Report PDF · 16.4 KB ViewOpen Classified Personnel ReportDownload Classified Personnel Report

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To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Adopt Resolution No. 14-11 Designating March 13, 2014 as Adult Education Day

Background Information

For the very first time, the California Department of Education is recognizing and establishing a week for Adult Education. The week of March 10-14, 2014, is now Adult Education Week, with March 13 being designated as Adult Education Day. San Leandro Unified School District supports the designation of March 13, 2014 as Adult Education Day and salutes the administration, teachers, and students of the San Leandro Adult School and honors their efforts and accomplishments on this day.

From

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

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• SL Adult School Resolution PDF · 19.4 KB ViewOpen SL Adult School ResolutionDownload SL Adult School 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

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• Contracts $5,000 and less 3-11-14 PDF · 13.6 KB ViewOpen Contracts $5,000 and less 3-11-14Download Contracts $5,000 and less 3-11-14

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To

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Staff Recommendation

Adopt Resolution #14-13 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 14-13 Bancroft Obsolete PDF · 54.8 KB ViewOpen Resolution 14-13 Bancroft ObsoleteDownload Resolution 14-13 Bancroft Obsolete
• Bancroft Obsolete PDF · 50.9 KB ViewOpen Bancroft ObsoleteDownload Bancroft Obsolete

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To

Dr. Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D.

Minutes

The Board approved the recommendation from the Director of Student Support Services for the stipulated expulsion order for student E12-13/14.

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 .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Jason Toro .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the recommendation from Director of Student Support Services for the stipulated expulsion order for student E12-13/14.

From

Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.d.

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Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the adoption of the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers' Association.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Jason Toro 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 .; Yes Jason Toro .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Adopt the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers' Association.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547 Administrative Regulation 4143.1

Background Information

At the February 25, 2014, meeting of the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education, the District presented its initial proposal and held a public hearing for reopening contract negotiations with the San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA). Now that the public has had the opportunity to express itself consistent with Government Code 3547, the Board shall consider formally adopting the initial proposal to SLTA.

From

Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

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• Initial Proposal for Reopener Negotiations with the San Leandro Teachers' Association PDF · 61.4 KB ViewOpen Initial Proposal for Reopener Negotiations with the San Leandro Teachers' AssociationDownload Initial Proposal for Reopener Negotiations with the San Leandro Teachers' Association

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To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the adoption of the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the California School Employees Association Local Chapter #94.

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 .; Yes Jason Toro .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Adopt the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the California School Employees Association Local Chapter #94.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547 Administrative Regulation 4143.1

Background Information

At the February 25, 2014, meeting of the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education, the District presented its initial proposal and held a public hearing to reopen negotiations with the California School Employees Association Local Chapter #94 (CSEA). Now that the public has had the opportunity to express itself consistent with Government Code 3547, the Board shall consider formally adopting the initial proposal to CSEA.

From

Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

Attachments

• Initial Proposal for Reopener Negotiations with the California School Employees' Association PDF · 61.7 KB ViewOpen Initial Proposal for Reopener Negotiations with the California School Employees' AssociationDownload Initial Proposal for Reopener Negotiations with the California School Employees' Association

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To

Dr. Michael McLaughlin Superintendent

Minutes

The Board approved the adoption of the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trade Council.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Diana Prola 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 .; Yes Jason Toro .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Adopt the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the Teamster Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council.

Board Committee

Not Applicable

Policy / Code

Government Code 3547 Administrative Regulation 4143.1

Background Information

At the February 25, 2014, meeting of the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education, the District presented its initial proposal and held a public hearing to reopen negotiations with the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council (T/T). Now that the public has had the opportunity to express itself consistent with Government Code 3547, the Board shall consider formally adopting the initial proposal to T/T.

From

Dr. John Thompson Assistant Superintendent

Attachments

• Initial Proposal for Reopener Negotiations with the Teamsters/Alameda Building and Trades Council PDF · 63.5 KB ViewOpen Initial Proposal for Reopener Negotiations with the Teamsters/Alameda Building and Trades CouncilDownload Initial Proposal for Reopener Negotiations with the Teamsters/Alameda Building and Trades Council

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Fiscal Impact

None

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Board of Education

Minutes

Prior to taking the vote, Trustee L?pez thanked the Superintendent for following up on and bringing this item forward to the Board. She also hoped that in the future that the District continues to moved forward in this area of transparency and include a visual component.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Corina N. Lopez 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 .; Yes Jason Toro .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Approve the Superintendent's recommendation that the audio recordings of Board meetings be download onto the District website within 24 hours of the meeting.

Board Committee

Non Applicable

Policy / Code

Board Bylaws BB9320 (a-b)

Background Information

The Governing Board recognizes that maintaining accurate minutes of the Board meetings provides a record of Board actions for use by district staff and the pubic. Accurate minutes also help foster public trust that Board actions are occurring in public in accordance with law. Districts may tape, film, or broadcast any open Board meeting. Our District uses a digital audio recorder. A notation to this effect is included on the meeting agenda. The Board presiding officer announces that a recording is being made at the beginning of the meeting, and as practicable, the recorder is placed in plain view of the meeting participants. The Superintendent is recommending that a copy of the audio recording be downloaded onto the District website within 24 hours of the Board meeting, as the first phase of a three phase process towards live streaming, and telecasting.

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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

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Fiscal Impact

Potential additional money from the state.

To

Board of Education

Minutes

Public Comment Jim Prola commented that over the years, labor has supported the split roll property tax. He shared some facts from Alameda County including that the residential property tax burden has increased from 55% in 1973-74 to 74% in 2009-10 since the passage of Proposition 13; over the same period of time, non-residential tax burden has dropped from 45% to 26%. He urged the Board to support this effort while protecting existing protections provided to residential properties and adopt Resolution #14-10 Proposition 13-Close the Commercial Property Loophole. The Board thanked Mr. Prola for sharing some facts. Additional comments included that supporting this effort was the right thing to do and long overdue in the state, the Democratic Party has already passed this, and to be sure to include Senator Loni Hancock's name on the resolution. Following the comments, the Board adopted Resolution #14-10 Close the Loophole in Commercial Property Under the Provision of Proposition 13, as amended.

Actions

Motion - Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe 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 .; Yes Jason Toro .

Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

Adopt Resolution #14-10 Close the Loophole in Commercial Property Under the Provisions of Proposition 13.

Board Committee

Non Applicable

Policy / Code

Non Applicable

Background Information

Since the passing of Proposition 13 (Prop 13) in 1978, all residential or commercial property in California is taxed at a uniform statewide rate of 1% of its purchase price. The purpose was to protect residents from property tax increases over time. Prop 13 also ensured that assessed property values could not rise more than 2% per year and were reassessed to full market value when the property is sold. The challenge in the law is that large corporations and commercial property owners have benefited from language within Prop 13 by limiting the ownership of commercial property, which shifts the tax burden to residents due to more frequent sales and sole ownership provisions. This means that retaining ownership or shifting only partial ownership of a commercial property retains the historical property tax rate, and avoids the property being reassessed at its full assessed value. Residential property owners commonly sell/purchase the entire property which triggers the full assessed value assessment and therefore generates increases in property tax revenue. Since the passage of Prop 13, the property tax burden in California has dramatically shifted from commercial property to residential property. Today homeowners pay 75% of property taxes while commercial properties only pay 28%. Bay Area activists Group Evolve has solicited 45 school boards and city councils to adopt a resolution to change the method in which commercial properties are reassessed to reduce the tax burden to residents. School districts receive a share of its annual revenue from property taxes, which is currently under Prop 13 being borne by the residents the district serves versus the commercial and business property owners in a given community.

From

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

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• Resolution #14-10 Close the Loophold in Commercial Prperty Under the Provisions of Proposition 13 PDF · 44.7 KB ViewOpen Resolution #14-10 Close the Loophold in Commercial Prperty Under the Provisions of Proposition 13Download Resolution #14-10 Close the Loophold in Commercial Prperty Under the Provisions of Proposition 13

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Fiscal Impact

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Minutes

Superintendent McLaughlin reminded the Board of a request from Trustee Rosato to place consensus items for future Board consideration on each agenda so that follow-up could be completed in a timely manner. As a result, the Superintendent reported that a summary spreadsheet has been created and was attached to this agenda for your information. The spreadsheet is a working document and will be provided to the Board for continued review and action.

Staff Recommendation

The Board will discuss, review, and consider the items on the San Leandro Board Consensus Report.

Board Committee

Non Applicable

Policy / Code

Board Bylaws

Background Information

At the February 25, 2014, at the request of Trustee Rosato, it was the consensus of the Board to include an on-going list of items that the needed additional information or action on the agenda so that follow-up would be completed in a timely manner. The Consensus Request Summary spreadsheet is attached for your information. The spreadsheet will be provided to the Board at every Board meeting for continued review and consideration. Detailed information regarding items on the spreadsheet will be attached as it becomes available.

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Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

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• Board of Education Consensus Requests Summary Spreadsheet 2013-2014 PDF · 46.7 KB ViewOpen Board of Education Consensus Requests Summary Spreadsheet 2013-2014Download Board of Education Consensus Requests Summary Spreadsheet 2013-2014
• Item #10 Stategies for Foster Youth PDF · 28.5 KB ViewOpen Item #10 Stategies for Foster YouthDownload Item #10 Stategies for Foster Youth
• Iterm #10 FY/McKinney Vento Program Report PDF · 396.8 KB ViewOpen Iterm #10 FY/McKinney Vento Program ReportDownload Iterm #10 FY/McKinney Vento Program Report

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Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation

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 meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.

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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 .; Yes Jason Toro .

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