Regular
Regular Board Meeting
· 7:00 PM
San Leandro City Council Chambers 835 E. 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94577
Agenda 50 items
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0 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M.
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- The meeting was called to by President Prola at 6:00 p.m. It was noted that all Board members were present.
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1 PUBLIC TESTIMONY - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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- There was no Public Testimony on Closed Session items.
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2 RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
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- The Board recessed into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
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2.1 Student Expulsions; Education Code 35146 and 48918(c)
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2.2 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/ Hiring, Government Code Section 54957
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2.3 Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organizations: SLTA, CSEA, T/T, Unrepresented Groups, Designated Representative: John Thompson
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3 RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
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3.1 Report on Closed Session Action
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3.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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- President Prola led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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3.3 Approval of Agenda Passed
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- The Board approved the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting held on January 27, 2015.
- Staff Recommendation
- Approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting held on January 27, 2015.
- Actions
- Motion Approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting held on January 27, 2015. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
Outcome
Motion Approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting held on January 27, 2015. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .;
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4 LEGAL STATEMENT
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4.1 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)) .
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5 PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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- Louise Shaw, Wilson Elementary School teacher, thanked the Technology Department for resolving her WiFi issues that she spoke about at the last Board meeting, noting that her students can now log on without too much difficulty. She reiterated her comments on becoming an "on purpose" District, by making a list of priorities with regards to all the new things happening in the District such as Learning Odyssey, report cards, common core standards, chrome books, testing, Innovators, etc. noting "that what looks good on paper, doesn't always look good in the classroom." She is looking forward to hearing about the District focus and how individual sites can provide input to benefit our students. Elena Lamas, a McKinley School Parent and PTO member, with the aid of a translator, addressed the Board regarding hiring a permanent PE teacher at McKinley, adding that continued substitutes create an unstable situation and a disadvantage to the students. She urged the Board to consider her request. Sabra Schnur, McKinley Elementary School PTO President, addressed the Board regarding the District and McKinley school demographics, and the imbalance of McKinley Elementary School parent representation in the District. She also spoke about the need to afford the same equitable opportunity for our English speaking students to learn a second language during school as our English Learning counterparts. She would like to see the District consider implementing Spanish-speaking classes for English-speakers.
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6 PRESENTATIONS
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6.1 Recognition of School Resource Officer Cathy Pickard
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- The Board of Education and the Superintendent recognized 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.
- 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.
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6.2 2015-2016 State Budget Proposal
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- Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, provided the Board with an update on the 2015-2016 State Budget proposal. The presentation included the state budget education proposals, state budget process timeline and next steps. Highlights of the Governor's proposal include: Increase Education Funding Per student funding increase (8.7% or $ 675) Reduce "Wall of Debt" - (a.k.a. eliminate inter-year apportionment deferral s) Continue to balance the budget or "Live within our means budget" Create a Rainy Day fund to prepare for the next reverse cycle - Prop 2 $2.8 billion estimated balance as of 2015-2016 Increase Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Gap percentage to 32.19% (Previously was 20.68%) $1.5 million increase of SLUSD 58% Cumulative LCFF Gap Closure by 2015-26 Fully payoff deferrals One-Time Funding - Discretionary Funds Common Core, Paying Off Prior Year Mandates, and other expenditures $1.5 million increase for SLUSD ($180 per ADA) Adult Education - A $500 Million Block Grant New Funding will be the same amount as a District's MOE (Maintenance of Expenditures) for the prior year State will replace District's LCFF allocation with this new State Block Grant funding which means about $850,000 for SLUSD 2014-15 funding Career Technical Education (CTE) $250 million grant Requires a matching funding amount No new funding for STRS Employer Increase Governor not favorable to new state facilities bonds Proposes more flexibility with RRMA - Routine Restricted Maintenance Account Rainy Day fund funding increase Assistant Superintendent Martinelli said that he will keep the Board informed of new developments with the State Budget process. In May, the Governor will reveal the "May Revise" which will include the statutory Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) and other revisions to the January State Budget Proposal, with the actual approved budget targeted for June 2015. The Board asked clarifying questions around LCFF, capping reserves, one-time funding, Adult Education block grant, and where does the matching funds for the one-time CTE grant come from, which were addressed by staff.
- Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation
- Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, will provide the Board with an update on the 2015-2016 State Budget proposal.
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7 REPORTS
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7.1 Correspondence
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- Trustee Rosato reported receipt of the following emails from January 13, 2015, through January 27, 2015: From Robin Michel regarding "National Poetry at Work Day"; from Laura Aguayo-Guevara regarding "Certificated Job Vacancy"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Vacancy Notice"; from Jon Sherr regarding "Invitation to CTA Breakfast"; from John Thompson regarding "Another Beautification Day at Wilson Elementary School"; from Jennifer Engler regarding "Class Size Reduction"; from Patricia Quinby regarding "Bancroft Newsletter, 2nd Quarter"; from Robin Michel regarding "Press Release on Centralized Enrollment to begin February 23"; from Janet Beck regarding "Music Festival Invitation"; from Veronica Sanchez regarding "Garfield Newsletter for January 23"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Vacancy" and from Maureen Forney regarding "Board Meeting & Resolution at February 10 Board Meeting.
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7.2 Student Board Member Report
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- Student Board member Anna Martin updated the Board on activities at the San Leandro High School main campus and the Fred T. Korematzu campus. Highlights included: San Leandro High School senior, Steven Johnson, will be signing with UCLA on a full football scholarship. He will be signing next Wednesday, February 4, sometime around 11 a.m. Thursday, February 5, is Open House. There will also be a FAFSE workshop for seniors who need help completing their FAFSE application or if they are not a citizen on the Cal Dream Act Form. Friday, February 6, is San Leandro's Got Talent, hosted by the Youth Advisory Committee, at the San Leandro Senior Center, 7-10 p.m.
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7.3 Union Representative Reports
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- Chad Dutton, Shop Steward for the Trades and Carpenter for the District, reported that maintenance has "hit the ground running" and he is looking forward to the positive changes coming and to having unity within the District at all levels. At President Prola's request, Mr. Dutton also shared that he was appointed Financial Secretary for Carpenters' Union Local 713.
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7.4 Superintendent's Report
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- Superintendent McLaughlin reported that he attended the Governors' Budget workshop, and while excitement filled the room, everyone was very cautious. He was able to visit the new offices of the Student Services, Special Education and Community Wellness Department, which will open on February 3, at 2255 Bancroft Avenue (formerly the office of the San Leandro Adult School), directly across the street from San Leandro High School and adjacent to the new San Leandro Health and Wellness Center, which is under construction. He also toured the Health and Wellness Center, commenting on what a beautiful facility the students will have when it is completed. He mentioned that the District is looking at scheduling another date for a grand opening of the new sports/athletic complex at San Leandro High School. The Superintendent drew the Boards attention to an item on the agenda regarding contracting services for a comprehensive communication project, adding that as the District engages in continuous improvement efforts and initiative, the District recognizes the need to develop a robust vision and system for effective internal and external communication with all stakeholders. The communication plan will improve its overall communication strategy to ensure employees, families, and the community at large, so they are well informed of the Districts activities, goals, progress, etc. The plan will also include a focus on using social media platforms to communicate continuously and efficiently to the community at large. The Superintendent announced the designation of the District facilities: SLUSD Juniper Annex will be the name for the Juniper Street facility SLUSD District Office is the City Hall site SLUSD Office of Student Services, Special Education & Community Wellness with be housed at the old Adult School Building on Bancroft Avenue, across the street from San Leandro High New signage will replace the old, so that the people will know where to go, and Dr. Mucetti will be sending a Global E-mail with this information that includes staff at each of those sites. The Superintendent asked for two-three Board volunteers to be on a Naming of the New Facilities Ad Hoc Committee and a District Branding Ad Hoc Committee. Trustees Prola, Carey, and Gonzalez volunteered to be on the "Naming of the Facilities" Committee; and Trustees Prola and Gonzalez volunteered to be on the "District Branding" Committee. It was suggested that Student Board member Martin might like to be part of this process, to represent the student voice. Ms. Martin volunteered to be on the "Naming of the Facilities" committee, and suggested that a student from the SLAM Academy be on the Ad Hoc "District Branding" Committee. She will forward the information to the group. The Superintendent reported that an agreement was reached with the San Leandro Teachers' Association. As part of the LCAP process, the District will be forming a Student LCAP group. Dr. Mucetti will be working with the students, and has asked Student Board member Martin to reach out to the students for their input.
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8 BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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8.1 Alameda County School Boards Association
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- Trustee Rosato reported that the Alameda County School Boards Association (ACSBA) and the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) jointly sponsored a dinner meeting on January 15, 2015, that included a keynote speaker, followed by recognition of former and new Board members, and the ACSBA business meeting. Trustee Rosato reported that he was elected Treasurer and Trustee Prola was elected Secretary. Trustee Rosato also reported that ACSBA and ACOE are working to revive this practice of monthly dinner meetings.
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8.2 Mid-Alameda County Special Education Local Plan Area
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- Trustee Gonzalez reported that the SELPA meeting was cancelled. Superintendent McLaughlin explained that currently the Interim Director is in the process of reviewing and organizing SELPA priorities, noting that a major concern for many of the Superintendents is transportation.
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9 CONSENT ITEMS
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9.1 Approval of Consent Items Action recorded
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- The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar: 10d - Discard Library Books that are Damaged, in Poor Condition or Outated at Garfield, Jefferson, McKinley, Monroe, and Bancroft Schools (Gonzalez) The Board then approved the Consent Items as amended.
- Actions
- Motion - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; 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 Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
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9.2 Approval of Minutes - January 13, 2015 📎 1
Attachments
- January 13, 2015, Regular Board Meeting Minutes PDF · 184.3 KB Open January 13, 2015, Regular Board Meeting MinutesDownload January 13, 2015, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
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9.3 Personnel Reports - Certificated and Classified 📎 2
Attachments
- Classifed Personnel Report PDF · 78.7 KB Open Classifed Personnel ReportDownload Classifed Personnel Report
- Certificated Personnel Report PDF · 95.8 KB Open Certificated Personnel ReportDownload Certificated Personnel Report
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9.4 Discard library books that are damaged, in poor condition or outdated at Garfield, Jefferson, McKinley, Monroe, and Bancroft Schools Passed 📎 7
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- Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
- Minutes
- Trustee Gonzalez was concerned about what happens to the books, suggesting that maybe they could be given to families in the community. Superintendent McLaughlin said that the students are given the opportunity to select any of the books they would like, then the books are sent to charitable organizations such as Books to Barrios, with Trustee Gonzalez that the "Friends of the Library" be included.
- Staff Recommendation
- Staff recommends approval to discard library books that are damaged, in poor condition or outdated at Garfield, Jefferson, McKinley, Monroe, and Bancroft Schools.
- Actions
- Motion Staff recommends approval to discard library books that are damaged, in poor condition or outdated at Garfield, Jefferson, McKinley, Monroe, and Bancroft Schools. - Motion made by Evelyn Gonzalez and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
- Policy / Code
- Board Policy 3270
- Background Information
- In accordance with Board Policy 3270, Garfield, Jefferson, McKinley, Monroe, and Bancroft Schools seek to dispose of library books that are damaged, in poor condition or outdated(see attached listings). The district may donate to any governing board, county free library or other state institution; organization; or children or adults in California or foreign countries for the purpose of increasing literacy. They may also be sold to any organization that agrees to use the materials for educational purposes (Education Code 60510). Any organization, agency or institution receiving obsolete instructional materials from the district must certify to the Board that it agrees to use the materials for educational purposes and make no charge to any persons to whom the materials are given or lent. Surplus, undistributed or obsolete instructional materials which are unusable or which cannot be distributed as specified in the Board Policy, will be disposed of by being destroyed by any economical means at least 30 days after the Board has given notice to all persons who have requested such notice.
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- Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services Division
Outcome
Motion Staff recommends approval to discard library books that are damaged, in poor condition or outdated at Garfield, Jefferson, McKinley, Monroe, and Bancroft Schools. - Motion made by Evelyn Gonzal
Attachments
- Bancroft Library Discards PDF · 16.4 MB Open Bancroft Library DiscardsDownload Bancroft Library Discards
- Garfield Library Discards 1 of 3 PDF · 16.3 MB Open Garfield Library Discards 1 of 3Download Garfield Library Discards 1 of 3
- Garfield Library Discards 2 of 3 PDF · 15.4 MB Open Garfield Library Discards 2 of 3Download Garfield Library Discards 2 of 3
- Garfield Library Discards 3 of 3 PDF · 16.2 MB Open Garfield Library Discards 3 of 3Download Garfield Library Discards 3 of 3
- Jefferson Library Discards PDF · 44.3 KB Open Jefferson Library DiscardsDownload Jefferson Library Discards
- McKinley Library Discards PDF · 1.5 MB Open McKinley Library DiscardsDownload McKinley Library Discards
- Monroe Library Discards PDF · 8.3 MB Open Monroe Library DiscardsDownload Monroe Library Discards
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9.5 Resolution No. 15-06 Proclaiming February 2015 as Black History Month 📎 1
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- Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
- Staff Recommendation
- Adopt Resolution No. 15-06 Proclaiming February 2015 as Black History Month
- Board Committee
- Not Applicable
- Policy / Code
- BP/AR 5145.3, Nondiscrimination/Harassment
- 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. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) was founded in 1915 by Carter G. Woodson who labored under the belief that historical truth would crush falsehoods and usher in a new era of equality, opportunity, and racial democracy, and it has been the association?s charge for a century. ASALH has selected this year?s theme, ?A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture,? in honor of this milestone. 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.
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- Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Attachments
- Resolution Black History Month PDF · 41.0 KB Open Resolution Black History MonthDownload Resolution Black History Month
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9.6 Notice of Completion (NOC) Washington Elementary School Modernization & Voluntary Seismic Upgrade Project 📎 1
- Fiscal Impact
- Non Applicable
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- Board of Education
- Staff Recommendation
- Approve the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Washington Elementary School Modernization & Voluntary Seismic Upgrade Project.
- Board Committee
- Facilities & Technology Committee: January 7, 2015
- Policy / Code
- Notice of Completion if subject to approval by the Board of Trustees per Contract Specifications.
- Background Information
- All work required of the contractor, Strawn Construction, Inc., for the Washington Elementary School Modernization & Voluntary Seismic Upgrade Project has been performed and is now complete. Lease payments are scheduled to be released based on the time frames in the Lease-Lease Back Agreement, Exhibit C. The project was completed on August 15, 2014. The project team included Aedis Architects and Kitchell (Construction Management).
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- Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
Attachments
- NOC Washington ES Modernization & Voluntary Seismic Upgrade Project PDF · 16.1 KB Open NOC Washington ES Modernization & Voluntary Seismic Upgrade ProjectDownload NOC Washington ES Modernization & Voluntary Seismic Upgrade Project
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9.7 Notice of Completion (NOC) for John Muir Middle School Athletic Field Improvements Project 📎 1
- Fiscal Impact
- Non Applicable
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- Board of Education
- Staff Recommendation
- Approve the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the John Muir Middle School Athletic Field Improvements Project
- Board Committee
- Facilities & Technology Committee: January 27, 2015, meeting postponed; NOC taken directly to Board of Education
- Policy / Code
- Notice of Completion is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees per Contract Specifications.
- Background Information
- All work required of the contractor, Hellas Construction., for the John Muir Middle School Athletic Field Improvements Project has been performed and is now complete. Retention is scheduled to be released based on the time frames prescribed by the Public Contract Code. The project was completed on May 31, 2014. The project team included Spencer Associates and The Alley Group (Construction Management).
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- Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
Attachments
- NOC for John Muir Athletic Field Improvements Project PDF · 8.4 KB Open NOC for John Muir Athletic Field Improvements ProjectDownload NOC for John Muir Athletic Field Improvements Project
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9.8 Contracts for Amounts $5,000 or Less for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 📎 1
- Fiscal Impact
- None, but each contract will be funded based on its budget source requested.
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- 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.
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- Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Attachments
- Contracts $5,000 and less 1-27-15 PDF · 13.4 KB Open Contracts $5,000 and less 1-27-15Download Contracts $5,000 and less 1-27-15
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10 ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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10.1 Approval of the Public Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement for the San Leandro Teachers' Association Passed 📎 1
- Fiscal Impact
- The projected cost is approximately $1,363,531 for 2014-15 and is an ongoing cost. See attached AB1200 documents for a more detailed summary of District costs.
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- Michael McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
- Minutes
- The Board approved the Public Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement for the San Leandro Teachers' Association.
- Staff Recommendation
- Approve the public disclosure of collective bargaining agreement documents.
- Actions
- Motion Approve the public disclosure of collective bargaining agreement documents. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
- Policy / Code
- Government Code 3547.5
- Background Information
- On December 17, 2014, the District and the San Leandro Teachers' Association approved and signed off on a tentative agreement (TA). The TA contains components that address changes to collectively bargained language related to teacher safety, salaries, and academic freedom. The TA adds a 3.25 percent increase to the San Leandro Teachers' Association 2014-15 salary schedule retroactive to July 1, 2014. 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.
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- Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations
Outcome
Motion Approve the public disclosure of collective bargaining agreement documents. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola
Attachments
- AB1200 Collective Bargaining Disclosure Documents - SLTA PDF · 6.2 MB Open AB1200 Collective Bargaining Disclosure Documents - SLTADownload AB1200 Collective Bargaining Disclosure Documents - SLTA
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10.2 Ratification of Tentative Agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and the San Leandro Teachers' Association Passed 📎 1
- Fiscal Impact
- See the agenda item related to the "Public Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement" for the financial specifics related to this tentative agreement.
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- Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
- Minutes
- The Board approved the Ratification of Tentative Agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and the San Leandro Teachers' Association.
- Staff Recommendation
- Approve the tentative agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and the San Leandro Teachers' Association.
- Actions
- Motion Approve the tentative agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and the San Leandro Teachers' Association. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
- Policy / Code
- Government Code 3547 Board Policies 4143 and 4243
- Background Information
- On December 17, 2014, the District and the San Leandro Teachers' Association approved and signed off on a tentative agreement (TA). The TA contains components that address changes to negotiated language related to teacher safety, salaries, and academic freedom. The TA adds a 3.25 percent salary increase to the 2014-15 San Leandro Teachers' Association salary schedule retroactive to July 1, 2014. 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.
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- John Thompson, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Outcome
Motion Approve the tentative agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and the San Leandro Teachers' Association. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote
Attachments
- Tentative Agreement - SLTA 12.17.14 PDF · 1.3 MB Open Tentative Agreement - SLTA 12.17.14Download Tentative Agreement - SLTA 12.17.14
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10.3 Approval of a Director of Facilities and Operations Position and Job Description Passed 📎 1
- Fiscal Impact
- The salary for this position will be placed at the same salary range as the one for the former Bond Director position, which is from $121,299 - $145,521 annually. This will be funded with bond funds and will not impact the district's general fund.
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- Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
- Minutes
- Trustee Prola asked about the funding source. Superintendent McLaughlin said that a major responsibility associated with this position will be managing and monitoring all projects related to facilities capital improvement including all bond funded projects, while also complimenting the work done by our maintenance and operations department, which is why it is being funded through bond funds at this time. Staff will be looking at the funding sources on an annual basis. The Board then approved the Director of Facilities and Operations Position and Job Description.
- Staff Recommendation
- Approve the new Director of Facilities and Operations job description and authorize staff to fill this position.
- Actions
- Motion Approve the new Director of Facilities and Operations job description and authorize staff to fill this position. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
- Background Information
- Staff is recommending that the Board of Trustees approve the position of Director of Facilities and Operations. This position will oversee all aspects of facilities maintenance, operations, and facility capital improvement. A major responsibility associated with this position will be managing and monitoring all projects related to facilities capital improvement including all bond funded construction. Previously the SLUSD had a bond director who oversaw all bond related construction. When the person in that position resigned, an outside contractor was hired to manage this work who is no longer working with the district. The Director of Facilities and Operations will be responsible for ensuring that the capital improvement related construction will compliment the work done by our maintenance and operations department, and for ensuring that this construction meets district goals and standards. The position will be funded with bond funds and will not impact the district's general fund.
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- John Thompson, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Outcome
Motion Approve the new Director of Facilities and Operations job description and authorize staff to fill this position. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez. | Vote: Yes Lanc
Attachments
- Director of Facilities and Operations Job Description PDF · 95.5 KB Open Director of Facilities and Operations Job DescriptionDownload Director of Facilities and Operations Job Description
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10.4 Approve the Contract for Services with Atherton Consulting for a Comprehensive Communication Project Passed 📎 1
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- Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
- Minutes
- Responding to Trustee Gonzalez, Superintendent McLaughlin said that the consulting firm will begin meeting with Cabinet and then the Board Communication Committee to develop a comprehensive communication strategy and plan, adding that the goal between now and June is to build and have an infrastructure in place. The Board approved the Contract for Services with Atherton Consulting for a Comprehensive Communication Project.
- Staff Recommendation
- Staff recommends the approval of the contract for consultant services to improve the district's comprehensive communication strategy, infrastructure and plan.
- Actions
- Motion Staff recommends the approval of the contract for consultant services to improve the district's comprehensive communication strategy, infrastructure and plan. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
- Background Information
- The San Leandro Unified School District's strategic action plan has a focused goal on community and public relations. As the district engages in continuous improvement efforts and initiatives, the district recognizes the need to develop a robust vision and system for effective internal and external communication with all stakeholders. These services will allow the district to design, develop and execute a comprehensive communications plan in order to improve its overall communication strategy to ensure employees, families, and the community at large are well informed of district activities, goals, progress, etc. The plan will also include a focus on using social media platforms to communicate continuously and efficiently to the community at large.
- From
- Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Outcome
Motion Staff recommends the approval of the contract for consultant services to improve the district's comprehensive communication strategy, infrastructure and plan. - Motion made by Lance James and a
Attachments
- Atherton-SLUSD Proposal PDF · 78.7 KB Open Atherton-SLUSD ProposalDownload Atherton-SLUSD Proposal
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10.5 Approve 2014-2015 Contract Service Agreement between Mediscan School Base Therapy and San Leandro USD Passed 📎 1
- Fiscal Impact
- General Ed funds $7,000.00
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- Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
- Minutes
- The Board approved the 2014-2015 Contract Service Agreement between Mediscan School Base Therapy and San Leandro Unified School District.
- Staff Recommendation
- Staff recommends approval of Mediscan School-Based Therapy contract for LVN services January 26, 2015 through June 11, 2015.
- Actions
- Motion Staff recommends approval of Mediscan School-Based Therapy contract for LVN services January 26, 2015 through June 11, 2015. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Leo Sheridan. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
- Board Committee
- Not Applicable
- Policy / Code
- BP 5030 Student Wellness
- Background Information
- Mediscan School-Based Therapy will provide LVN services to our diabetic students who require insulin during lunch time.
- From
- Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Outcome
Motion Staff recommends approval of Mediscan School-Based Therapy contract for LVN services January 26, 2015 through June 11, 2015. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Leo Sheridan. | Vote: Y
Attachments
- Mediscan School Based Therapy PDF · 313.2 KB Open Mediscan School Based TherapyDownload Mediscan School Based Therapy
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10.6 Approve Readmission for E31-13/14 from Expulsion Passed
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- Dr. Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
- Minutes
- The Board approved the recommendation from the Director of Student Services for the readmission from Expulsion case E31-13/14. The student has met all of the rehabilitation plan and is eligible to return to a comprehensive program.
- Staff Recommendation
- Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Services for the readmission from Expulsion case E31-13/14. The student has met all of the rehabilitation plan and is eligible to return to a comprehensive program.
- Actions
- Motion Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Services for the readmission from Expulsion case E31-13/14. The student has met all of the rehabilitation plan and is eligible to return to a comprehensive program. - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Lance James. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
- From
- Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Outcome
Motion Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Services for the readmission from Expulsion case E31-13/14. The student has met all of the rehabilitation plan and is eligible to return
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10.7 2014-2015 Non-Public School Contracts Passed 📎 2
- Fiscal Impact
- $44,108.40 - Special Education funds.
- To
- Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
- Minutes
- The Board approved the 2014-2015 Non-Public School Contracts.
- Staff Recommendation
- Approve non-public school contracts as listed below for the 2014-2015 school year.
- Actions
- Motion Approve non-public school 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 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 01/6/95 $8,400.00 STARS HS (student re-enrolled) # 2 2/16/06 $35,708.40 Creative Learning Center (continue placement) Total $44,108.40
- From
- Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Outcome
Motion Approve non-public school 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 .; Ye
Attachments
- STARS HS PDF · 159.1 KB Open STARS HSDownload STARS HS
- Creative Learning Center PDF · 197.3 KB Open Creative Learning CenterDownload Creative Learning Center
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11 INFORMATION ITEMS
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11.1 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures (including Valenzuela Settlement Requirement) Quarterly Report: October-December 2014 📎 1
- To
- Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
- Minutes
- The Board received for information the Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures (including Valenzuela Settlement Requirement) Quarterly Report: October-December 2014.
- Staff Recommendation
- Receive for information the Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures (including Valenzuela Settlement Requirement) Quarterly Report: October-December, 2014.
- Policy / Code
- California Education Code Section 35186
- Background Information
- The regulations of the Williams lawsuit settlement require school districts to complete ?Quarterly Complaint? reports that document the number of complaints for textbooks and instructional materials, teacher vacancies and misassignments, and facilities conditions. Additionally, effective January 2008, as a result of settlement with the California State Department of Education, districts are required to implement the Valenzuela Settlement Legislation (Assembly Bill 347). This legislation requires that districts offer services for two consecutive years following grade twelve to students who did not pass the CAHSEE by the end of their 12th grade. Additionally, the legislation requires that students and families have the opportunity to file a complaint against the District for not fulfilling this requirement. Notification regarding the complaint process is integrated into the Williams Complaint form which is posted in every secondary classroom as required. For the period October-December 2014, the District did not have any complaints.
- From
- Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Attachments
- Williams Quarterly Rpt Oct-Dec 2014 PDF · 23.9 KB Open Williams Quarterly Rpt Oct-Dec 2014Download Williams Quarterly Rpt Oct-Dec 2014
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12 FUTURE BUSINESS
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12.1 Consensus Items 📎 1
- Fiscal Impact
- Non Applicable
- To
- Board of Education
- Minutes
- Trustee Rosato asked for an update on the District fundraising policy guidelines with regards to nutritional services. Dr. Musetti will be reinstating a previous committee, "Healthy Schools Program/Wellness Committee" and schedule a meeting to discuss this. Trustee Gonzalez asked that the Board begin the process to appoint a representative to the Recreation & Parks Commission. (consensus) Trustee Prola asked for consensus to participate in the Cherry Festival this year. (consensus) It was noted that the festival will begin an hour later than last year with the Parade beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Festival at 11:00 a.m. There will also be a cable car for the school board members.
- 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
- Consensus Requests Summary Chart for January 27, 2015 PDF · 64.0 KB Open Consensus Requests Summary Chart for January 27, 2015Download Consensus Requests Summary Chart for January 27, 2015
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13 ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
- Minutes
- Trustee James commented that "The second half of the school year is upon us." He will be attending the CTA breakfast this Saturday, January 31, 2015. The Board Ad Hoc Committee will meet on January 30, 2015, and screen candidate applications for the Trustee Area 1 vacancy to verify that they have met the requirements. The nomination petitions will be sent to the County Registrar's office to verify that each signature is that of a registered, qualified voter in Trustee Area 1. Trustee Rosato acknowledged the San Leandro Adult School for their Winter/Spring Catalog, that included a welcoming message from the Superintendent and recognized the Board members. He appreciated that the LCAP meetings would be held at three different school libraries, thus generating feedback from across the District and community. On January 21, Trustee Rosato attended an EdWeb on Optimizing K-12 Community Engagement. Next week, he will be attending two Master and Governance workshops. Trustee Carey attended the Alameda County School Boards Association dinner meeting. He is looking forward to the CTA breakfast and also his first Eden Area ROP Governing Board meeting next month. Trustee Prola attended an Economic Study project in Ms. Ruby Smart's class at the high school, where Trustee Rosato and she were judges. Students were studying international economics and chose Germany as their focus. Students were paired up and each group researched a German Company and then provided a presentation. She was also invited to judge the City's Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech Contest, noting that only a few of the contestants were from the public schools. She attended the AT&T Store and Peet's Coffee grand openings at the Village Market Place in downtown San Leandro, noting that AT&T is already partnering with SLED to help the schools. Trustee Prola asked that Board members let her know if they are planning on attending any of the three upcoming LCAP Community Engagement Meetings.
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14 ANNOUNCEMENT
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14.1 Board of Education Meetings
- Minutes
- Regular Board Meeting - February 10, 2015 - PLEASE NOTE: MEETING IS AT THE SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM - City Hall location 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 5
- Quick Summary / Staff Recommendation
- Regular Board Meeting - February 10, 2015 - PLEASE NOTE: MEETING IS AT THE SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM - City Hall location 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 5
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15 ADJOURNMENT*
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15.1 Time Action recorded
- Minutes
- The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
- Actions
- Motion - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
Outcome
Motion - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey. | Vote: Yes Lance James .; Yes Ron Carey .; Yes Diana Prola .; Yes Vince J. Rosato .; Yes Evelyn Gonzalez .; Yes Leo Sheridan .
Contracts and agreements on this agenda 7
Extracted automatically from the agenda items and attachments; amounts appear only when printed in the documents.
| Item | Vendor / party | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | Berkeley World Language Project, UC Berkeley | Common Core aligned training for the World Language Teachers sixth to twelfth grade. | $4,400 |
| 10.1 | AB1200 Collective Bargaining Disclosure Documents - SLTA | Approve the public disclosure of collective bargaining agreement documents. | $1,363,531 |
| 10.2 | San Leandro Teachers' Association | Approve the tentative agreement between the San Leandro Unified School District and the San Leandro Teachers' Association. | — |
| 10.4 | Atherton Consulting | Staff recommends the approval of the contract for consultant services to improve the district's comprehensive communication strategy, infrastructure and plan. | — |
| 10.5 | Mediscan School Base Therapy | Staff recommends approval of Mediscan School-Based Therapy contract for LVN services January 26, 2015 through June 11, 2015. | $7,000.00 |
| 10.7 | — | Approve non-public school contracts as listed below for the 2014-2015 school year. | $8,400 |
| 10.7 | Creative Learning Center | Approve non-public school contracts as listed below for the 2014-2015 school year. | $35.70 |