San Leandro Unified School DistrictTradition and Innovation

Regular

Regular Board Meeting

· 7:00 PM

San Leandro City Council Chambers 835 E. 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94577

Agenda 52 items

  1. 0 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M.
    Minutes
    The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President James.
  2. 1 REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
    Minutes
    President James explained that each Board Trustee was given ballots for each individual office. To comply with the Brown Act, the trustees will write down their vote, and the Administrative Assistant will collect the ballots and read the trustee's name and the person they voted for.
  3. 1.1 Election of President of the Board of Education
    To
    Board of Education
    Minutes
    On a motion made by Trustee Rosato and seconded by Trustee Carey, Trustee James was nominated for the Office of President of the Board of Education. On a motion made by Trustee Gonzalez and seconded by Trustee Sheridan, Trustee Prola was nominated for the Office of President of the Board of Education. The ballots were collected and read: Trustees Rosato, James, Carey voting for Trustee James Trustees Sheridan, Gonzalez, Lopez, Prola for Trustee Prola By a 4-3 vote, Trustee Prola was elected President of the Board of Education for 2014/2015. Trustee Prola then assumed the position as President of the Board.
    Staff Recommendation
    The Board of Trustees will elect a President for the Board of Education for the year beginning December 9, 2014.
    Board Committee
    Non Applicable
    Policy / Code
    Board Bylaw 9100
    Background Information
    Pursuant to Education Code Board Policy 9100 the Board of Trustees shall, at their annual Board organizational meeting, elect a president from among its members. Prior to serving as Board President, he/she shall have completed the California School Board Association's (CSBA) Board Presidents' Workshop.
    From
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
  4. 1.2 Election of Vice President of the Board of Education
    Fiscal Impact
    None
    To
    Board of Education
    Minutes
    On a motion by Trustee Rosato and seconded by Trustee Gonzalez, Trustee Carey was nominated for the position of Vice President of the Board of Education. The ballots were collected and read: Trustees Sheridan, Gonzalez, Lopez, James, Rosato, Carey, Prola voting for Trustee Carey. By a vote of 7-0, Trustee Carey was elected Vice President of the Board of Education for 2014-2015.
    Staff Recommendation
    The Board of Trustees will elect a Vice President for the Board of Education for the year beginning December 9, 2014.
    Board Committee
    Non Applicable
    Policy / Code
    Board Bylaw 9100
    Background Information
    Pursuant to Board Bylaw 9100, the Board of Trustees shall, at their annual Board organizational meeting, elect a Vice-President from among its members.
    From
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
  5. 1.3 Election of Clerk of the Board of Education
    Fiscal Impact
    None
    To
    Board of Education
    Minutes
    On a motion made by Trustee James and seconded by Trustee Lopez, Trustee Rosato was nominated for the position of Clerk of the Board of Education. The ballots were collected and read: Trustees Sheridan, Gonzalez, Lopez, James, Rosato, Carey, Prola voting for Trustee Rosato By a 7-0 vote, Trustee Rosato was elected to the position of Clerk of the Board of Education for 2014/2015.
    Staff Recommendation
    The Board of Trustees will elect a Clerk for the Board of Education for the year beginning December 9, 2014.
    Board Committee
    Non Applicable
    Policy / Code
    Board Bylaw 9100
    Background Information
    Pursuant to Board Bylaw 9100, the Board of Trustees shall, at their annual Board organizational meeting, elect a Clerk from among its members.
    From
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
  6. 1.4 Appointment of Superintendent as Secretary to the Board of Education
    Fiscal Impact
    None
    To
    Board of Education
    Minutes
    On a motion made by Trustee James and seconded by Trustee Rosato, the Board appointed Superintendent McLaughlin as Secretary to the Board of Education, by a 7-0 vote for 2014-2015.
    Staff Recommendation
    The Board of Trustees will appoint the Superintendent to serve as Secretary to the Board of Education for the year beginning December 9, 2014.
    Board Committee
    Non Applicable
    Policy / Code
    Board Bylaw 9100
    Background Information
    Board Bylaw No. 9100 calls for the appointment of a Secretary to the Board of Education at the annual organization meeting. The Superintendent serves as Secretary to the Board as called for in Board Bylaw No. 9122, Secretary. In order to comply with the Board Bylaw, the Board shall annually appoint the Superintendent as Secretary.
    From
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
  7. 2 PUBLIC TESTIMONY - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
    Minutes
    There were no Public Comments on Closed Session items.
  8. 3 RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
    Minutes
    The recessed into Closed Session at 6:13 p.m.
  9. 3.1 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/ Hiring, Government Code Section 54957
  10. 3.2 Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organizations: SLTA, CSEA, T/T, Unrepresented Groups, Designated Representative: John Thompson
  11. 4 RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
    Minutes
    The Board reconvened into Open Session at 7:00 p.m.
  12. 4.1 Report on Closed Session Action
  13. 4.2 Pledge of Allegiance
    Minutes
    President Prola led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  14. 4.3 Approval of Agenda Passed
    Minutes
    The Board approved the agenda for the Regular Meeting held on December 9, 2014.
    Staff Recommendation
    Approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting held on December 9, 2014.
    Actions
    Motion Approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting held on December 9, 2014. - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .

    Outcome

    Motion Approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting held on December 9, 2014. - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Pr

  15. 5 LEGAL STATEMENT
  16. 5.1 Legal Statement
    Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation
    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)) .
  17. 6 PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
    Minutes
    Camila and Lilah Lacabe, a student at Bancroft Middle School, addressed the Board against having SROs on the campus. Darlene Evans addressed the Board regarding mental illness and education. Larry Arnold announced the upcoming Pancake Breakfast at Jefferson Elementary School. He also reiterated his comments made at a earlier Board meeting regarding the importance of shop classes and showcasing student projects. Following his comments, Trustee Carey said that some of the curriculum that the Board approved not only meets that college a-g entrance requirements, but also includes several Career Technical Education course titles. Margarita Lacabe addressed the Board regarding the need for more counselors at the middle schools.
  18. 7 PRESENTATIONS
  19. 7.1 Certificate of Commendation - Eden Area Regional Occupational Program Student of the Month for November 2014
    Minutes
    The Board of Education and Superintendent presented a Certificate of Commendation to Eleeza Buesa for being selected as Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (ROP) "Student of the Month" for November 2014 in Business Economics & Financ e.
    Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation
    The Board of Education and Superintendent will present a Certificate of Commendation to: Eleeza Buesa for being selected as Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (ROP) "Student of the Month" for November 2014 in Business Economics & Finance
  20. 7.2 Recognition of School Resource Officer Cathy Pickard
    Minutes
    Recognition of School Resource Officer Cathy Pickard was postponed until the January 27, 2015, Board meeting.
    Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation
    The Board of Education and the Superintendent will recognize School Resource Officer Catherine Pickard for her outstanding work in helping to ensure that our schools are safe and for serving as a positive role model for all students. Through her dedication to our families and school, she has made a lasting impact in the lives of students. We thank her for her years of service.
  21. 7.3 2014-2015 First Interim Report
    Minutes
    Mr. Mark Martinelli, the new Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations, presented the First Interim Report for the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year. As required for certification, the First Interim includes fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. The fiscal information was presented to the Finance Committee on December 1, 2014. Key changes/discoveries since the budget adoption included: Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Revenue Reduction The State reduced 2015-16 revenue projections by 10% as part of annual budget adoption This is about $1,400,00 reduction for San Leandro There is little prospect of restoration STRS Employer Rates Continues to Rise 2013-14 - 8.25% 2014-15 - 8.88% 2015-16 - 10.73% ($1M increase over adopted budget) 2016-17 - 12.58% 2020 - 19.1% There is no additional funding from the state In 2013-14, the District spent $2,300,000 in deficit spending, drawing down reserves The budget shows a deficit of $543,000 in the current year, which we we have now eliminated Special Education costs are $400,000 higher than budgeted Enrollment exceeded estimates
    Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation
    Staff will present the First Interim Report for the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year, which includes fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. Included in the presentation will be fiscal information that was presented to the Finance Committee on December 1, 2014.
  22. 8 REPORTS
  23. 8.1 Correspondence
    Minutes
    Trustee Rosato reported receipts of the following emails from December 3, 2014, through December 8, 2014: From Louise Shaw regarding "Can You Come to My Classroom"; from Laura Aguayo-Guevara regarding "Certificated Job Vacancy"; from ACOE regarding "Invitation to Karen Monroe's Swearing in Tonight"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Vacancy"; and from Jane Bethard-Tracy regarding "Please Vote Against COPS Grant.
  24. 8.2 Student Board Member Report
    Minutes
    Student Board member Anna Martin provided the Board with an update on activities at the San Leandro High School main campus and Fred T. Korematsu campus. Highlights included: Last Friday, the San Leandro High School Social Justice Academy led a protest against the Grand Jury court decisions for the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases chanting "No Peace, No Justice"; however, because students had not gone through the proper approval process, they were advised to plan the protest at another time
  25. 8.3 Union Representative Reports
    Minutes
    Jon Sherr, San Leandro Teachers' Association President, congratulated returning Trustees Carey and James and newly-elected Trustees Gonzalez and Sheridan and thanked the entire Board for all they do for public education. He congratulated the new Board officers. Mr. Sherr also reported that Principal evaluations will take place the last week in January with all sites participating, and the annual elementary teacher meeting is scheduled for January 27.
  26. 8.4 Superintendent's Report
    Minutes
    Superintendent McLaughlin welcomed the new Trustees to the Board. He thanked the Teaching and Learning Division, the Instructional Innovators and students for the Teaching and Learning Expo, held on December 3, in the San Leandro Arts Education Center and gym. The projects were interesting and meaningful, adding that all the projects he participated in had valid data that he took back to his office to use. He thanked Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, and her team, Director Sonal Patel, and Assistant Directors Joanna Clark and Zarina Zanipatin for showcasing such a great event that demonstrated how well students could use technology in their learning. He reported that Paul Disario, Interim CBO, Assistant Superintendent Mike Martinelli, and he met with Dale Scott regarding the next steps with the CABS. Dale Scott and his team will meet with the Finance Committee early in January to discuss options, and will bring recommendations back to the full Board on February. The Superintendent said that the San Leandro Adult School administrative office staff is now housed in the old Curriculum & Instructional Services section at the 14735 Juniper Street location. As soon as the seismic upgrades on the Adult School building on Bancroft Avenue is complete, the Student Services and Special Education Departments will be able to move in, which will provide centralized services for the community such as student enrollment, residency, etc., as well as partnering with the new Health and Wellness Center. He noted that the District's two payroll technicians and benefit's specialist will be moving to the City Hall location by the end of the month. The Superintendent also mentioned that, in light of recent events, he has been working with the high school principals to convene a student forum, where students can voice their opinions and hold an organized events.
  27. 9 BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
  28. 9.1 Facilities & Technology
    Minutes
    Trustee Prola said that the Facilities & Technology Committee met on December 3 and discussed Change Order No. 1 to the BRCO Constructors contract for the San Leandro Adult School project that includes seismic upgrades, painting, recarpeting and demolishing of a storage shed, which is being brought forward for Board consideration tonight. The committee also discussed a master maintenance schedule, which will be implemented once the software that was approved by the Board is received.
  29. 10 BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
  30. 10.1 Eden Area ROP
    Minutes
    Trustee James reported that the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program Governing Board met on December 4, and they brought forward and approved the 2014-2015 First Interim Budget Report. Superintendent Linda Granger attended a ROP meeting where there was concern regarding CTE getting grade span adjustment money from the state.
  31. 11 CONSENT ITEMS
  32. 11.1 Approval of Consent Items Action recorded
    Minutes
    The Board approved the Consent Items.
    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 Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
    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.

    Outcome

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

  33. 11.2 Contracts for Amounts $5,000 or Less for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 📎 1
    Fiscal Impact
    None, however, each contract will be funded based on its budget source requested.
    To
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent
    Staff Recommendation
    Staff Recommends approval of contracts on the attached spreadsheet which are for amounts $5,000 or less for fiscal year 2014-2015
    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
    Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services

    Attachments

  34. 11.3 Discard Library Books that are old and in poor condition at San Leandro High School 📎 1
    To
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent
    Staff Recommendation
    Staff recommends approval of discarding library books that are old and in poor condition at San Leandro High School
    Policy / Code
    Board Policy 3270 Education Code 60500
    Background Information
    In accordance with Board Policy BP 3270, San Leandro High School seeks to dispose of library books that are old and in poor condition at San Leandro High School. (See attached listing)
    From
    Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services

    Attachments

  35. 11.4 Acceptance of Donations 📎 1
    To
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent
    Staff Recommendation
    Staff recommends approval of Acceptance of Donations for December 9, 2014
    Policy / Code
    BP 3290, Gifts, Grants and Bequests
    From
    Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services

    Attachments

  36. 11.5 Personnel Reports 📎 2

    Attachments

  37. 12 ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
  38. 12.1 COPS Grant Action recorded 📎 3
    To
    SLUSD School Board
    Minutes
    PUBLIC COMMENTS Nicki Nibbe-Macleod, Jon Sherr, Jim Kelley, Richard Meller, Rachel Beall, Sophia Sperman, Anna Scobee, Darlene Evans, Mia Ousley, Oscar Ivy, Cynthia Chandler, and Mike Katz-Lacabe addressed the Board regarding the use of police at the schools. While some said they see the value in having police on campus, they felt their salaries should be paid by the City. Others said that having police presence on campus sent the wrong message to students. They urged the Board to spend the District's money solely on students, and not accept the COPS grant. Following public comments and Board discussion, the Board approved to accept the Superintendent's recommendation that the school district not accept the COPS Grant, the school district continue with the status quo of having two School Resource Officers support our school district, and that the City of San Leandro continue to fund the current two School Resource Officers.
    Staff Recommendation
    The Superintendent recommends that the school district not participate in the COPS Grant. The Superintendent recommends that the school district continue with the status quo of having two School Resource Officer's support our school district. The Superintendent also recommends that the City of San Leandro continue to fund the current two School Resource Officers.
    Actions
    Motion The Superintendent recommends that the school district not participate in the COPS Grant. The Superintendent recommends that the school district continue with the status quo of having two School Resource Officer's support our school district. The Superintendent also recommends that the City of San Leandro continue to fund the current two School Resource Officers. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
    Background Information
    The San Leandro Unified School District would like to thank the City of San Leandro and their staff for their work in acquiring the COPS Grant. Unfortunately, the district will not be able to commit to its original stated contribution to the grant. Due to the adjustments by the Governor of California to our revenue and the increased obligations to our State Teacher Retirement System, the funds we had designated in this area will have to be moved to address other priorities in our budget. The San Leandro Unified School District recognizes that being awarded the COPS Grant was a huge win for the school district and the City of San Leandro. We will continue to work with our city partners to provide our schools and their students with the same level of services that are currently being implemented in the district.
    From
    Dr. Mike McLaughlin

    Outcome

    Motion The Superintendent recommends that the school district not participate in the COPS Grant. The Superintendent recommends that the school district continue with the status quo of having two Schoo

    Attachments

  39. 12.2 A Positive Certification of the First Interim Report for 2014-2015 which includes Fiscal Years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 as required by Assembly Bills 1200 and 2756 Passed
    Fiscal Impact
    The 2014-2015 First Interim Report has incorporated financial revisions from the June 23, 2014, Adopted Budget.
    To
    Mike McLaughlin Ed.D, Superintendent
    Minutes
    The Board approved the Positive Certification of the First Interim Report for 2014-2015 which Included Fiscal Years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 as Required by Assembly Bills 1200 and 2756.
    Staff Recommendation
    Approve the positive certification of the First Interim Report for 2013-2014 which includes Fiscal Years 2014-15 and 2015-16 as required by Assembly Bills 1200 and 2756.
    Actions
    Motion Approve the positive certification of the First Interim Report for 2013-2014 which includes Fiscal Years 2014-15 and 2015-16 as required by Assembly Bills 1200 and 2756. - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Leo Sheridan. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
    Board Committee
    Board Finance Committee Meeting - December 1, 2014
    Background Information
    In compliance with Education Code EC 42131(a)(1) requirements, Assembly Bill (AB) AB1200, and AB 2756, the Business Services Department has prepared the 2014-2015 First Interim report which includes fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. The First Interim Report is the financial update of the 2014-2015 Adopted Budget approved by the Board on June 24, 2014. The report is required to be approved by the governing board no later than 45 days after the close of the reporting period (October 31 st ) to determine whether or not the district is able to meet its financial obligations. For the fiscal year 2014-2015 First Interim Report, San Leandro USD is certifying a positive certification.
    From
    Paul Deserio, Interim, CBO

    Outcome

    Motion Approve the positive certification of the First Interim Report for 2013-2014 which includes Fiscal Years 2014-15 and 2015-16 as required by Assembly Bills 1200 and 2756. - Motion made by Vince

  40. 12.3 Agreement with Education Leadership Services, Dr. Wendell Chun, Consultant for a Board Governance Workshop Passed 📎 2
    Fiscal Impact
    Consultant shall be compensated at $2,000 plus supplies/materials costs and travel expenses for the workshop. Any follow up consultant services mutually agreed upon will be at $200 per hour. If travel time is over one hour, travel time shall be at $50 per hour. Total compensation shall not exceed $3,500 and will be funded from the General Find.
    To
    Board of Education
    Minutes
    The Board approved the Agreement with Education Leadership Services, Dr. Wendell Chun, Consultant for a Board Governance Workshop.
    Staff Recommendation
    Approve the contract with Education Leadership Services, Dr. Wendell Chun, Consultant to provide a Board Governance Workshop on a day agreed upon by the Board of Education.
    Actions
    Motion Approve the contract with Education Leadership Services, Dr. Wendell Chun, Consultant to provide a Board Governance Workshop on a day agreed upon by the Board of Education. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
    Board Committee
    Non Applicable
    Policy / Code
    Board Bylaw 9005 Governance Standards
    Background Information
    At the October 7, 2014, Board meeting, Trustee Rosato asked that once the new Board members were sworn in, a Board Governance workshop be scheduled. The Superintendent is bringing forward a contract with Education Leadership Services, Dr. Wendell Chun, Consultant to provide a Board Governance workshop on Board Leadership and Governance and assist the Board in developing protocols for effective governance. The workshop, which runs approximately four hours in length will include a review of the ACSA Governance Standards for Superintendents and the CSBA Governance Standards for Board members. There are eight video vignettes designed to discuss, review, and draft Board protocols for handling various types of situations. The Board will review the Top 10 protocols of effective Board governance. At the conclusion of the workshop, there will be a Board Governance Handbook that the Board should adopt at their next Board meeting. A sample Board Governance Handbook completed by Education Leadership Services for Stanislaus Union School District is attached. Currently Dr. Chun is available on the following dates. (Please note that weekdays are from approximately 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from approximately 8:30-12:30 p.m. Thursday, January 8 Friday, January 9 Saturday, January 20 Monday, January 12 Thursday, January 15 Friday, January 16 Saturday, January 17 Monday, January 19 Wednesday, January 21 Saturday, January 24 The Superintendent is asking that the Board agree on a date for the workshop and approve the contract with Education Leadership Services.
    From
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D.

    Outcome

    Motion Approve the contract with Education Leadership Services, Dr. Wendell Chun, Consultant to provide a Board Governance Workshop on a day agreed upon by the Board of Education. - Motion made by Lan

    Attachments

  41. 12.4 Change Order No. 1 to the Lease-Leaseback Contract with BRCO Constructors Inc. for Project #14-14: the Voluntary Seismic Upgrades Project at the PDC Building at Madison Elementary School, and the San Leandro Adult School Administration Building at 2255 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro Passed 📎 1
    Fiscal Impact
    The cost of services is funded from Measure B, the November 2006, School Facilities General Obligation Bond Election.
    To
    Board of Education
    Minutes
    The Board approved Change Order No. 1 to the Lease-Leaseback Contract with BRCO Constructors Inc. for Project #14-14: the Voluntary Seismic Upgrades Project at the PDC Building at Madison Elementary School, and the San Leandro Adult School Administration Building at 2255 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro.
    Staff Recommendation
    Approve Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $130,905, to the contract with BRCO Constructors, Inc., for a new project total cost of $505,905 for Project #14-14, funded through Measure B.
    Actions
    Motion Approve Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $130,905, to the contract with BRCO Constructors, Inc., for a new project total cost of $505,905 for Project #14-14, funded through Measure B. - Motion made by Corina N. Lopez and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
    Board Committee
    Board Facilities & Technology Committee - December 3, 2014
    Policy / Code
    Non Applicable
    Background Information
    On February 4, 2014, the Board of Education received a presentation from Philip J. Henderson, Attorney at Law, Orbach Huff Suarez & Henderson LLP, on the Lease-Leaseback (LLB) Construction Project Delivery Method Available per Education Code Section 17406, which the District will use to deliver some of the bond construction projects in 2014. On October 21, 2014, the Board of Education approved the construction contract in the amount of $375,000, with BRCO Constructors, Inc., for Project #14-14, covering the PDC building at the Madison Elementary School and the San Leandro Adult School Administration Building at 2255 Bancroft Avenue in San Leandro, funded through Measure B. Change Order No. 1, to the Lease-Leaseback Contract with BRCO Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $130,905, is to address unforeseen conditions and for additional Scope of Work requested by the District: removal of the dilapidated and unsafe storage shed building adjacent to the Adult School administration building; and for interior painting and carpeting of the office space.
    From
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

    Outcome

    Motion Approve Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $130,905, to the contract with BRCO Constructors, Inc., for a new project total cost of $505,905 for Project #14-14, funded through Measure B. - Mot

    Attachments

  42. 12.5 Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract with MW Logic Inc, for Project #14:06: The School Based Heath Center Construction Project Passed 📎 1
    To
    Board of Education
    Minutes
    The Board approved Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract with MW Logic Inc, for Project #14:06: The School Based Heath Center Construction Project.
    Staff Recommendation
    Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Lease-Back Contract with MW Logic, Inc. for the School Based Health Care Center Construction Project.
    Actions
    Motion Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Lease-Back Contract with MW Logic, Inc. for the School Based Health Care Center Construction Project. - Motion made by Corina N. Lopez and a seconded by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
    Board Committee
    Facilities & Technology Committee - December 3, 2014
    Policy / Code
    Non Applicable
    Background Information
    On February 4, 2014, the Board of Education received a presentation from Philip J. Henderson, Attorney at Law, Orbach Huff Suarez & Henderson LLP, on the Lease-Leaseback (LLB) Construction Project Delivery Method Available per Education Code Section 17406, which the District will use to deliver some of the bond construction projects in 2014. On August 12, 2014, the Board of Education approved the construction contract, in the amount of $1,000,000, for the health clinic portion only, with MW Logic, Inc., for Project #14-06 for the School Based Health Center Construction Project. Board was informed that staff would bring forward a change order for seismic work and demolition of interior walls only ($380,000) for the wellness center portion, which would be funded by Redevelopment Agency funds. On September 9, 2014, after a staff recommendation that it would be more efficient and cost effective to build the health portion and the wellness center portion concurrently. The Board of Education agreed with the recommendation and approved the transfer of $1.2 million from the Developer Fee/Redevelopment Fund (Fund 25) to the Building Fund (Fund 21) in order to complete the entire project in one phase. Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $1,408,491, to the lease lease-back contract with MW Logic, Inc., is for completion of both portions of the School Based Health and Wellness Center, and increases the contract to a total of $2,408,49.
    From
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

    Outcome

    Motion Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Lease-Back Contract with MW Logic, Inc. for the School Based Health Care Center Construction Project. - Motion made by Corina N. Lopez and a seconded by Lan

    Attachments

  43. 12.6 2014-2015 Non-Public School/Agency Contract Passed 📎 1
    Fiscal Impact
    $ 34,272.00 - Special Education funds.
    To
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
    Minutes
    The Board approved the 2014-2015 Non-Public School/Agency Contract.
    Staff Recommendation
    Approve non-public school/agency contracts as listed below for the 2014-2015 school year.
    Actions
    Motion Approve non-public school/agency contracts as listed below for the 2014-2015 school year. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
    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 2014-2015. Student # DOB Cost Location # 1 10/24/97 $34,272.00 The Phillips Academy Total $34,272.00
    From
    Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services

    Outcome

    Motion Approve non-public school/agency contracts as listed below for the 2014-2015 school year. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Care

    Attachments

  44. 12.7 Purchase of Library Books K-5 Passed 📎 11
    Fiscal Impact
    The cost of the book order is $43,000 from LCFF Base Monies
    To
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent
    Minutes
    The Board approved the Purchase of Library Books K-5.
    Staff Recommendation
    Staff recommends approval of expenditure of $43,000 in new library books for all of the district's elementary libraries.
    Actions
    Motion Staff recommends approval of expenditure of $43,000 in new library books for all of the district's elementary libraries. - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
    Policy / Code
    BP 6163.1 The Board of Trustees recognizes that school libraries support the educational program by providing access to a variety of informational and supplemental resources that can help raise the academic achievement of all students. The Board desires that school libraries be stocked with up-to-date books, reference materials, electronic resources, and electronic hardware that promote literacy, support academic standards, and prepare students to become lifelong learners.
    Background Information
    The elementary libraries need new books. A few libraries functioned during the five-year closure and did buy some new books, but for the most part the collections are old and out of date. A robust book order on a yearly basis is needed to support the materials needed for Common Core and the library's offerings. The collections of all eight elementary schools were analyzed for need according to Dewey class and school population. A book order, which took the results of the analysis was built and new books for each school have been proposed. The lists are tailored to the needs of the school library's existing collection's deficiencies and the needs of the school demographics.
    From
    Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent; Educational Services

    Outcome

    Motion Staff recommends approval of expenditure of $43,000 in new library books for all of the district's elementary libraries. - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Lance James. | Vote:

    Attachments

  45. 12.8 Supplies for K-5 Libraries Passed 📎 8
    Fiscal Impact
    The cost of the supplies for all schools is $6531.03 from LCFF Base Monies.
    To
    Mike McLaughlin,, Ed.D, Superintendent
    Minutes
    The Board approved Supplies for K-5 Libraries.
    Staff Recommendation
    Staff recommends approval of expenditure of $6531.03 for library supplies K-5.
    Actions
    Motion Staff recommends approval of expenditure of $6531.03 for library supplies K-5. - Motion made by Corina N. Lopez and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
    Background Information
    The elementary libraries have been closed for 5 years and each library needs to have basic library supplies. Each library must be stocked with supplies for library functions, book protection, student enrichment activities, signage, etc. Each library media specialist took a careful inventory of each school and crafted a list of supplies needed tailored for each school. This purchase will bring the libraries back to a baseline of functionality. School libraries support the educational program by providing access to a variety of informational and supplemental resources that can help raise the academic achievement of all students and prepare students to become lifelong learners.
    From
    Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services

    Outcome

    Motion Staff recommends approval of expenditure of $6531.03 for library supplies K-5. - Motion made by Corina N. Lopez and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Ye

    Attachments

  46. 13 FUTURE BUSINESS
  47. 13.1 Consensus Items 📎 1
    Fiscal Impact
    Non Applicable
    To
    Board of Education
    Minutes
    Trustee Rosato reiterated his previous request that staff revisit the District's fundraising policy guidelines regarding healthier activities and food choices. The Superintendent said that he would provide the Board with a presentation in February.
    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.
    From
    Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

    Attachments

  48. 14 ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
    Minutes
    Trustee Sheridan commented that he is looking forward to working with everyone in the future. Trustee Gonzalez said that Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the shoreline project is available for public review and comments, and includes a section on schools. Final comments will be accepted through February 6, 2015. The orchestra concert is at the high school tomorrow night and the symphonic band and concert band will be performing on Thursday. She enjoyed the Teaching & Learning Expo. Trustee Lopez enjoyed the Teaching & Learning Expo. She also announced that she would be resigning her Board seat as of December 19, 2014, as she has been elected to the San Leandro City Council and will begin her term in January 2015. Trustee Lopez said that she had enjoyed being a Trustee and being part of the transformation of the District and she is looking forward to continuing to work with District in new new capacity as a City Council member. Trustee James attended the Teaching & Learning Expo and found it very informative. Trusee Rosato attending the Teaching & Learning Expo, Keep the Music Rockin Concert, and the City Council Swearing in last night. He is looking forward to attending the upcoming concerts and activities. Trustee Prola attend the Teaching & Learning Expo, and Keep the Music Rockin Concert. She also said that she has sent a letter on behalf of the Board opposing the Phillips 66 Rail Expansion Project, which poses a potential environmental threat in San Leandro. She reported that over 22,000 letters. expressing concerns about the project, have been submitted. Trustee Prola said that it has been an honor to work with Trustee Lopez, and wished her much success on the City Council. Superintendent McLaughlin invited the Board to the Holiday Celebration on December 18 at Drakes, hosted by Cabinet.
  49. 15 ANNOUNCEMENT
  50. 15.1 Board of Education Meetings
    Minutes
    Regular Board Meeting - January 13, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - January 27, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - February 10, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - March 10, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - April 7, 2015 Cancelled Regular Board Meeting - April 21, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - May 5, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - May 19, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - June 2, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - June 23, 2015
    Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation
    Regular Board Meeting - January 13, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - January 27, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - February 10, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - March 10, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - April 7, 2015 Cancelled Regular Board Meeting - April 21, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - May 5, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - May 19, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - June 2, 2015 Regular Board Meeting - June 23, 201
  51. 16 ADJOURNMENT*
  52. 16.1 Time Action recorded
    Minutes
    The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
    Actions
    Motion - Motion made by Evelyn Gonzalez and a seconded by Leo Sheridan. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .

    Outcome

    Motion - Motion made by Evelyn Gonzalez and a seconded by Leo Sheridan. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Corina N. Lopez .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez

Contracts and agreements on this agenda 8

Extracted automatically from the agenda items and attachments; amounts appear only when printed in the documents.

ItemVendor / partyDescriptionAmount
11.2 Joanne SernaLanguage Interpretation Services for SST's and parent conferences at San Leandro High School$75/hr (approx. $375)
11.2 Pamela Mills, EdD/PhDConsultant will provide extensive psycho- educational assessment to assist in the determination of special education eligibility for a student.Not to exceed $5,000
11.2 Charlie ChinPresentation of assembly at John Muir Middle School, focusing on the Chinese immigrant experience during the early 1900's on Angel Island.$300/flat fee
12.3 Education Leadership Services, DrApprove the contract with Education Leadership Services, Dr. Wendell Chun, Consultant to provide a Board Governance Workshop on a day agreed upon by the Board of Education.$3,500
12.4 BRCO Constructors IncApprove Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $130,905, to the contract with BRCO Constructors, Inc., for a new project total cost of $505,905 for Project #14-14, funded through Measure B.$130,905
12.5 Lease Lease-Back Contract with MW Logic, IncApprove Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Lease-Back Contract with MW Logic, Inc. for the School Based Health Care Center Construction Project.$2,408,49
12.6 The Phillips AcademyApprove non-public school/agency contracts as listed below for the 2014-2015 school year.$34,272.00
12.7 Library Books K-5Staff recommends approval of expenditure of $43,000 in new library books for all of the district's elementary libraries.$43,000

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