Special Board Meeting
San Leandro USD
March 12, 2013 7:00PM
San Leandro Unified Administration Office
14735 Juniper Street
San Leandro, CA
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The meeting was called to order by President Prola at 6:04 p.m. It was noted that all Board members were present with the exception of Trustee L?pez. |
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There were no public comments regarding the closed session agenda. |
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The Board recessed into to closed session at 6:04 p.m. |
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Williams Properties, a California General Partnership, and Prudential Properties, a California Limited Partnership v. The San Leandro Unified School District, et al., County of Alameda Superior Court Case No. RG13662223. |
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The Board reconvened into open session at 7:02 p.m. Present Prola said that Trustee L?pez arrived at 6:09 p.m. |
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President Prola led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. |
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The Board approved the Special Board meeting agenda held on March 12, 2013. |
- Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe and a seconded by Ron Carey. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe.
Yes Corina N. Lopez.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Jason Toro.
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Approve the agenda for the Special Board Meeting held on March 12, 2013. |
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Members of the audience who wish to address the Board are asked to complete the yellow card available at the entrance and submit it to the Board President. 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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There were no public comments on non-agenda items. |
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Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations, presented the 2012-2013 Second Interim Report which includes Fiscal Years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. Included in the presentation was fiscal information that was presented to the Finance Committee on March 4, 2013, including such topics as: Local Control Funding Formula, Measure L, Sequestration, increasing Special Education costs, Affordable Care Act and any other relevant information since the meeting.
Assistant Superintendent Chin-Bendib reported that for the fiscal year 2012-2013 Second Interim Report, San Leandro USD is certifying a positive certification. Business Services staff has prepared the Second Interim Report, along with assumptions from the School Services of California (SSC), Inc. Dartboard, which provides school districts critical economic indicators for budget projections. Multi-Year projections along with other analytical reports were provided under separate cover.
Below are the Second Interim Report projected ending Fund Balances after designations for 2012-2013 and two subsequent years. The unrestricted ending fund balances include Tier III Flexibility funds that have been swept/approved by the Board. Any unswept or unapproved funds have been accounted for in a separate account and are not included in these balances.
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Fund Balance
After designations*
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2012-2013
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2013-2014
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2014-2015
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$1,252,148
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$775,028
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($2,257,162)
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* These balances reflect keeping the 3% Reserve Requirements in Fund 17 (a separate Fund).
The following major assumptions have been applied toward the 2012-2013 Second Interim Report:
- Revenue Limit statutory COLA for 2012-2013 - 0%,
- Reduction of COLA for 2013-2014 from 2.0% to 1.65%
- Reduction of COLA for 2014-2015 from 2.3% to 2.2%
- Revenue Limit deficit factor - 22.272%
- Special Ed additional encroachment of $100,568 due to declining enrollment for 2012-2013 only
- Superintendent search firm for $25,000 ? 2012-2013 only
- Gas savings due to pool construction of $50,000 for 2012-2013 only
- CSR/Lottery revised revenue increase of $94,371 for 2012-2013 only
- Mandated Cost Block Grant revenue at $47/ADA for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
- Special Ed ongoing encroachment of $700,000 per year for 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
- No mid-year reductions for 2012-2013
- State Categorical COLA: Tier I = 0.00%, Tiers II & III = 0.00% for 2013-2014 to 2014-2015
- Special Education COLA = 1.65% for 2013-2014 and 2.20% for 2014-2015 (on state and local share only)
- Lottery = $124.00 unrestricted and $30.00 restricted for 2013-2014
- Lottery = $123.75 unrestricted and $30.00 restricted for 2014-2015
- 8,430.3 ADA projections for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
The Assistant Superintendent further explained that:
- The Second Interim does not reflect the Governor?s Budget Proposal for Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). At this time, LCFF has not yet been approved by the Legislature, however it is clear that implementation of the LCFF is the Governor?s highest priority. The District has started discussing LCFF but is uncertain how much the District will actually receive. It is important to note that most school districts will receive additional funding for the first time since 2007-2008.
- The usual Revenue Limit calculation was used as assumptions for the Second Interim. This is the direction provided by the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE).
It was noted that the State of California has shown positive reports for a fiscal recovery; on the other hand federal sequestration has started. The impact to the District is primarily in Title I and Special Education funding. It is therefore prudent for the District to continue to be fiscally responsible, conserve its resources, and keep its flexibility open.
After the presentation, the Board of Education thanked Assistant Superintendent Chin-Bendib and her staff for their work, and posed clarifying questions which were addressed by staff. |
Goal #2: Ensure the Financial Stability and Efficiency of the District
Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations, will present the 2012-2013 Second Interim Report which includes Fiscal Years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. Included in the presentation will be fiscal information that was presented to the Finance Committee on March 4, 2013, including such topics as: Local Control Funding Formula, Measure L, Sequestration, increasing Special Education costs, Affordable Care Act and any other relevant information since the meeting.
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| These items are presented for action at this time. Some may have been reviewed at a previous meeting. |
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| The 2012-13 Second Interim Report has incorporated financial revisions since the December 11, 2012, First Interim Budget. |
| Cindy M. Cathey, Superintendent |
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PUBLIC COMMENT
- Carol Delton, San Leandro Teachers' Association, thanked the Board and District staff for their efforts to not issue pink slips this year, and appreciated that everyone is looking in other areas to get the District through the Second Interim instead of looking at additional cuts at this time. She also addressed the Board regarding the ADA numbers, and comparisons of projected expenditures between the First and Second Interim.
The Board approved the positive certification of the Second Interim Report of 2012-2013 which includes Fiscal Years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 as required by Assembly Bills 120 and 2756. |
- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Corina N. Lopez. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe.
Yes Corina N. Lopez.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Jason Toro.
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| Approve the positive certification of the Second Interim Report for 2012-2013 which includes Fiscal Years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 as required by Assembly Bills 1200 and 2756. |
| Finance Committee: March 4, 2013 |
In compliance with Education Code EC 42131(a) (1) requirements, AB1200, and AB 2756, the Business Services Department has prepared the 2012-2013 Second Interim report which includes fiscal years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. The Second Interim Report is the financial update of the 2012-2013 First Interim approved by the Board on December 11, 2012. The report is required to be approved by the governing board no later than 45 days after the close of the reporting period (January 31st) to determine whether or not the district is able to meet its financial obligations. The following certifications may be assigned:
Positive: assigned to any district that based on current projections will meet its financial obligations in the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years.
Qualified: assigned to any district that based on current projections may not be able meet its financial obligations in the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years.
Negative: assigned to any district that based on current projections will not be able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the current fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year.
For the fiscal year 2012-2013 Second Interim Report, San Leandro USD is certifying a positive certification. Business Services staff has prepared the Second Interim Report, along with assumptions from the School Services of California (SSC), Inc. Dartboard, which provides school districts critical economic indictors for budget projections. Multi-Year projections along with other analytical reports are provided under separate cover.
Below are the Second Interim Report projected ending Fund Balances after designations for 2012-2013 and two subsequent years. The unrestricted ending fund balances include Tier III Flexibility funds that have been swept/approved by the Board. Any unswept or unapproved funds have been accounted for in a separate account and are not included in these balances.
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Fund Balance
After designations*
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2012-2013
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2013-2014
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2014-2015
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$1,252,148
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$775,028
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($2,257,162)
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* These balances reflect keeping the 3% Reserve Requirements in Fund 17 (a separate Fund).
The following major assumptions have been applied toward the 2012-2013 Second Interim Report:
- Revenue Limit statutory COLA for 2012-2013 - 0%,
- Reduction of COLA for 2013-2014 from 2.0% to 1.65%
- Reduction of COLA for 2014-2015 from 2.3% to 2.2%
- Revenue Limit deficit factor - 22.272%
- Special Ed additional encroachment of $100,568 due to declining enrollment for 2012-2013 only
- Superintendent search firm for $25,000 ? 2012-2013 only
- Gas savings due to pool construction of $50,000 for 2012-2013 only
- CSR/Lottery revised revenue increase of $94,371 for 2012-2013 only
- Mandated Cost Block Grant revenue at $47/ADA for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
- Special Ed ongoing encroachment of $700,000 per year for 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
- No mid-year reductions for 2012-2013
- State Categorical COLA: Tier I = 0.00%, Tiers II & III = 0.00% for 2013-2014 to 2014-2015
- Special Education COLA = 1.65% for 2013-2014 and 2.20% for 2014-2015 (on state and local share only)
- Lottery = $124.00 unrestricted and $30.00 restricted for 2013-2014
- Lottery = $123.75 unrestricted and $30.00 restricted for 2014-2015
- 8,430.3 ADA projections for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
The Second Interim does not reflect the Governor?s Budget Proposal for Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). At this time, LCFF has not yet been approved by the Legislature, however it is clear that implementation of the LCFF is the Governor?s highest priority. The District has started discussing LCFF but is uncertain how much the District will actually receive. It is important to note that most school districts will receive additional funding for the first time since 2007-2008.
The usual Revenue Limit calculation was used as assumptions for Second Interim. This is the direction provided by the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE).
The State of California has shown positive reports for a fiscal recovery; on the other hand Federal sequestration has started. The impact to the District is primarily in Title I and Special Education funding. It is therefore prudent for the District to continue to be fiscally responsible, conserve its resources and keep its flexibility open. |
| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations |
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Trustee Katz-Lacabe reported that the Facilities and Technology Committee met on March 6, 2013, and discussed the marquee at McKinley Elementary School which is on the agenda tonight for Board consideration. The committee also discussed the parking lot vs. sod replacement at McKinley, the contract with AT&T for E-rate funding, both of which are also on the agenda for Board consideration tonight. Permanent fencing at Madison Elementary School, housing options for the District Office and permanent plans of the Instructional Materials Center (IMC), were discussed and the committee received an update on Request for Qualifications (RFQ) regarding Solar consultants.
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The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar:
- 13b - Contract with Lemke Landscape for the Natural Grass and Irrigation Repair Project at McKinley Elementary School, Funded from Measure B Savings (Trustee Katz-Lacabe)
With the exception of 13b, the Board approved the Consent Calendar as amended. |
- Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe and a seconded by Lance James. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe.
Yes Corina N. Lopez.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Jason Toro.
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| These items are considered routine and may be enacted by a single motion. At the request of any member of the Board, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item. |
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| Contract amount of $23,500 (includes expenses up to $3,000) funded form the General Fund. |
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Approve the contract with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) for services related to the selection and hiring of a Superintendent. |
| BB 9000 |
| At the Board meeting on February 26, 2013, the Board selected Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates as the firm to lead the Superintendent search. The services from HYA include, but are not limited to: community input process, development of a Leadership Profile, advertising, recruiting, vetting of potential candidates, screening interviews, and ongoing support to the Board of Trustess. Attached is the contract outlining the services to be provided by HYA. |
| Cindy M. Cathey, Superintendent |
HYA Contract
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| The average cost to the District will be about $811/month or approximately $52,729 for the term of the contract, paid out of the General Fund. |
| Cindy M. Cathey, Superintendent |
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| Approve the AT&T Voice and Long Distance Contract to provide for phone and long distance service throughout the District. |
| Facilities and Technology Committee: March 6, 2013 |
| In 2007, the State of California signed a 7 year contract (5 years plus two one year extensions) with the two major Telecommunications Companies in California-AT&T and Verizon.
This contract, called CALNET2, which covered Voice and Long Distance Services (CALNET2 superseded CALNET1 in 2007), is due to expire on 01/29/2014, right in the middle of the 2013-2014 fiscal and E-Rate year.
The Federal E-Rate program requires that funded agencies have contracts in place for the complete fiscal/E-Rate year, or revert to month-to-month (tariff) pricing. The tariff pricing, which would increase San Leandro Unified School District?s (SLUSD) rates for AT&T services by up to 40% per month, was not a viable option, and so SLUSD had to seek a contract option to replace the CALNET2 expiring contract.
Therefore, SLUSD sent out a Request For Proposal (RFP) this year to seek a contract that would cover the ?bridge? gap from 01/30/2014 to 06/30/2014, as well as provide a contract term of 3 to 5 additional years.
E-Rate rules do not require a formal RFP, but do require that enough information be provided by the District to potential bidders so that the proposals received can be accurate and thorough enough to get valid bid/proposal responses. E-Rate rules say that Schools or Districts must comply with local or State requirements for RFPs, and as the total dollar value of these responses would exceed $83,400, State rules require that a formal RFP must be issued, and advertised. SLUSD complied with these requirements as a part of this RFP process.
There was only one response to the RFP, by AT&T, although at least 5 other vendors asked for copies of the RFP documents. Very few vendors can compete against AT&T for the range of services and the contract pricing available under the State Master contracts in California as the State has clauses in place that specify that no other entity can be offered lower rates than what AT&T offers under the State Master contract (CALNET2).
Staff is recommending that San Leandro USD award the bid to AT&T, and recommend a 5 year contract for all voice and long distance services.
The advantage of a contract with AT&T is that it keeps the CALNET2 rates in effect for the duration of the contract; there are no minimum quantities required for any services that SLUSD acquires from AT&T under this contract, and it allows SLUSD to convert from this contract to the new State Master Contract (CALNET3), when that becomes available, if the District so chooses should that contract offer better pricing or newer services as they become available.
The cost to the District on average will be about $7,053.99/month so the total value of the contract is approximately $458,509.35 over the 65 month period. However, after E-rate discounts of approximately 77% and an additional California Teleconnect Fund Discount of 50% of the remainder, the average cost will be about $811/month or approximately $52,729 for the term of the contract. The Long Distance charges vary from month to month so there is no way of predicting the exact amount of the contract.
A concern was brought up during the Facilities and Technology meeting regarding the 5 year term of the contract. In summary, this contract is for voice (phone) and long distance service. Data services is covered under a different contract with AT&T. When an RFP was issued by San Leandro Unified for the voice and long distance services, AT&T was the only vendor that responded. The proposal made by AT&T agrees to extend the CALNET2 pricing for the next 5 years or when the District elects to convert over to CALNET3 when available. AT&T has agreed to extend the CALNET2 pricing with the District only if the new contract was for a 5 year term. One of the provisions of CALNET2 was that no other entity is allowed to offer rates lower than that of AT&T thus ensuring the District gets the best rates available. |
| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations |
Agreement - MSA1
Agreement MSA2
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| A positive impact to General Fund if vehicles can be sold as surplus |
| Cindy M. Cathey, Superintendent |
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| Approve InterSchola Services Agreement to sell surplus goods and equipment. |
The San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) Board of Education approved the surplus of ten maintenance vehicles at the February 26, 2013, Board meeting. Next steps are to begin the process of selling or donating the ten vehicles in such a manner as to be in compliance with the California Education Code (CEC). InterSchola is a San Francisco based company that helps schools and public agencies sell their surplus goods and equipment on eBay while diverting millions of pounds of waste from landfills. Utilizing InterSchola?s services would satisfy CEC section 17545, 17546 and 17547 requirements as follows:
The district may sell surplus or obsolete district-owned personal property through any of the following methods:
- The Superintendent or designee may advertise for bids by posting a notice in at least three public places in the district for at least two weeks, or by publishing a notice at least once a week for at least two weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in the district and, if possible, publishing within the district. The district shall sell the property to the highest responsible bidder or shall reject all bids. (Education Code 17545) Property for which no qualified bid has been received may be sold, without further advertising, by the Superintendent or designee. (Education Code 17546)
- The property may be sold by means of a public auction conducted by district employees, employees of other public agencies, or by contract with a private auction firm. Notice related to the auction shall be posted or published as described in item #1 above. (Education Code 17545)
Money received from the sale of surplus property shall be either deposited in the district reserve or general fund or credited to the fund from which the original purchase was made. (Education Code 17547)
By approving the InterSchola Services Agreement, San Leandro USD can utilize the agreement on an as needed, ongoing basis for disposal of surplus personal property. InterSchola has provided staff a list of other districts that have utilized their services.
A Disclaimer of Warranty & Release of Liability form will be required to be completed at the time of sale of the maintenance vehicles. |
| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations |
InterSchola Services Agreement
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| None, but each contract will be funded based on its budget source requested. |
| Cindy M. Cathey, Superintendent |
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| Approve contracts for amounts $5,000 or less for fiscal year 2012-2013 |
| Finance Committee on June 20, 2011 |
| 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. |
| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations |
Contracts $5,000 or Less Worksheet
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| None but each contract will be funded based on its budget source requested. |
| Cindy M. Cathey, Superintendent |
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Approve bond contracts on the attached spreadsheet which are for amounts $15,000 or less for fiscal year 2012-2013. |
Approval of bond contracts for small amounts comes up each fiscal year as a discussion item. Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations has researched with three separate legal counsels regarding the process to approve professional consultant contracts in general, and especially in relation to the size of the contract. Each of these legal counsels has advised that the District formally present any contract for professional services to the Board for approval regardless of the amount. A contract is in place when it has an ?offer?, ?term(s)?, and ?acceptance?.
Using the programmer of Accountability (construction software), staff developed an appropriate format for construction related service contracts under $15,000, which is the standard threshold for construction related services. This was approved by the Board of Education on October 16, 2012.
Attached is the ?Summary Spreadsheet for Bond Contracts $15,000 or Less.? The spreadsheet will be provided to the Board at every board meeting, if there are any contracts falling under this category. Detailed contract information or cover pages will not be part of subsequent Board Packets, but will be available for questions or inspection upon request.
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| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations |
Contracts $15,000 or Less Worksheet
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| Projects will be funded from the Measure B savings. |
| Cindy M. Cathey, Superintendent |
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PUBLIC COMMENT
- Ed Shapiro, on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission Representative Evelyn Gonzalez, addressed the Board regarding community gardens and partnering with San Leandro schools which might have community garden space. He urged the Board to consider postponing their decision to see if there is community interest in reopening these gardens as community gardens.
Trustee Katz-Lacabe made a motion which was seconded by Trustee L?pez to table this item to the April 9 Board meeting which failed by a 4 to 3 vote. Trustees Rosato, James, Carey and Toro voting no.
A second motion was made by Trustee Carey and seconded by Trustee Toro, to move forward with the contract for priority natural grass and irrigation repairs at McKinley Elementary School, in the amount of $18,194, with Lempke Landscaping, to be funded from Measure B savings. The motion was approved by the Board by the following 4-3 vote: |
- Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Jason Toro. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
No Diana Prola.
No Mike Katz-Lacabe.
No Corina N. Lopez.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Jason Toro.
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| Approve the contract for priority natural grass and irrigation repairs at McKinley Elementary School, in the amount of $18,194, with Lempke Landscaping, to be funded from Measure B savings. |
| Facilities and Technology Committee: March 6, 2013 |
| In July 2006, the Board identified a list of bond projects in the amount of $109 million. That list of bond projects became the list of Board approved bond projects to be funded from Measure B, which was passed by voters in November 2006. With the exception of the Open Space Project, all bond projects listed on the original list have been completed.
As of June 30, 2011, the Measure B bond program has realized savings from projects completed under budget, State Matching Funds, Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB), Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funds, and interest in the amount of approximately $27 million. The amount may go higher after all projects have been completed.
However, even with $109+ million worth of projects funded through Measure B, the San Leandro Unified School District?s unfunded modernization needs equal approximately $220 million. Since the remaining unfunded needs far exceed funding available, the Facilities and Technology Committee provided direction to staff to generate priorities and recommendations for the Board to use in deciding which new projects and scopes could be addressed using the $27 million in savings.
In order to identify new projects priorities, staff utilized the SLUSD Board Approved District Wide Master Plan (1997/2003) filtering criteria:
Priority 1 ? Health, Safety and Legal
Priority 2 ? Building Shell Integrity
Priority 3 _ Infrastructure and Utilities
Priority 4 ? Classroom /Interior Renovations
Priority 5 ? Renovation/New Construction for Education Programs
Priority 6 ? Support Spaces for Educational Programs
Priority 7 ? Outdoor Spaces
Priority 8 ? Athletic Programs Support Facilities
Priority 9 ? Renovation/New Construction for Social Services
Staff also considered projects/scopes that would reduce the District?s ongoing general fund and operational costs. Three additional factors to be considered at all times in evaluating and ranking the project list are: 1) Energy costs; 2) Maintenance costs; and 3) Operating costs.
The timeline for this detailed process was February 2011 through July 2011, and included review by the Facilities and Technology Committee at several meetings. Additionally, a sampling of proposed projects was discussed.
On July 19, 2011, the Board approved the first 13 items totaling $16,978,500 in the priority order listed. The Board then individually ranked the remaining 12 items and gave staff direction to tally the results.
On August 2, 2011, the Board approved the prioritized list of proposed additional projects to be funded from Measure B savings.
On August 21, 2012, the Board approved the updated Measure B Savings list which allocates $3,190,789 for District-wide priority natural grass and irrigation repairs.
At McKinley School on the north end of the front lawn, facing East 14th Street there has been a fenced in garden area. Over the years the area has been maintained or neglected depending upon the availability of staff and volunteers to take care of the space. In spite of enormous efforts on the part of the site principal and other staff or community members to try to keep the area at least cleaned up, it has been impossible to maintain the site. In fact, at numerous points in time, weeds have grown so high that they were deemed a potential fire hazard.
At the February 20, 2013, the Facilities and Technology Committee staff recommended that the fence and old garden area be removed as it is both an eyesore and a potential hazard. The committee directed staff to look into other options for this area, specifically, increasing parking. Staff did so and found that doing so is cost prohibitive.
At the March 6, 2013, Facilities and Technology Committee meeting, given the cost of parking spaces, staff recommended approval of the Lemke landscape contract, in the amount of $18,194, for landscape installation at McKinley Elementary School (see attached contract). Discussion took place regarding the concept of community gardens and it was agreed that the Superintendent would contact the Recreation and Parks Commissioner and a community member who had previously talked about the community garden concept to make them aware of staff recommendation for this space and this agenda item. This contract includes removing the fence, old planter boxes, shed, debris, and installing sod.
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| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations |
Contract with Lemke Landscape
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| $3,760.93 to be funding using site donation account funds at $2,100.00 and the balance paid by the McKinley PTO ($1,660.93). |
| Cindy M. Cathey, Superintendent |
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| Approve the installation of a marquee at McKinley Elementary School and the contract agreement with Sign-a-Rama. |
| Facilities and Technology Committee: March 6, 2013 |
| McKinley Elementary School is currently the only elementary school in the San Leandro Unified School District without a marquee at the front of the school. The majority of the learning community, over 50% is Spanish speaking and they are a Title I school with lower socio-economic status, affecting the community?s ability to access technology and updated communication on the school?s website: www.mckinleyschool.net. The need for global communication free of charge is imperative; without computer access at home and the ?green? movement to provide parent bulletins electronically, parents may be limited in their ability to access school information. Without a marquee at McKinley School, aside from bi-weekly parent bulletins and Wednesday morning announcements made weekly and in person by Principal Situm, a marquee will now provide on-going information about: school wide events, report cards, parent meetings, holidays and important school information that the entire learning community needs in order to stay informed at all times.
The proposed marquee is to be mounted at the front of the school with two mount posts, heavy duty aluminum extrusion frames, self-contained locks, acrylic polyurethane paint finishes and highly visible large black plastic letters, to be mounted inside marquee. The placement of the marquee will be adjacent to East 14th Street so foot and auto traffic can easily view written school information. The McKinley School eagle mascot will also be pictured on the marquee to personalize the sign and signify McKinley school spirit.
The marquee will be a 4? x 6? ?post n panel? changeable letter sign. The overall height of the sign will be 7?. McKinley school was offered a 15% discounted price for a Title I status by Sign-a-rama. The District?s Maintenance department will be installing the sign once approval is obtained from the Board of Education. The Maintenance Manager will oversee the marquee's accurate placement and installation to support McKinley School. The cost for the marquee is $3,760.93 which includes tax and the 15% discount. The ELAC Committee approved the marquee and proposed to the School Site Council (SSC) that for effective communication to the second language families, that it be installed. The marquee expenditure was approved by the SSC on October 24, 2012.
The proposed marquee will provide an important communication tool to the entire McKinley School learning community.
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| Song Chin-Bendib, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations |
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| Cindy M. Cathey, Superintendent |
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The Board adopted the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the California School Employees Association Local Chapter $94. |
- Motion made by Mike Katz-Lacabe and a seconded by Lance James. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe.
Yes Corina N. Lopez.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Jason Toro.
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| Adopt the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the California School Employees Association Local Chapter #94. |
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| Government Code 3547
SLUSD Administrative Regulation 4143.1 |
| At the March 5, 2013, meeting of the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education, the District presented an initial proposal and held a public hearing for reopener negotiations with the California School Employees Association Local Chapter #94 (CSEA). Now that the public has had the opportunity to view and comment on this proposal, the Board of Education shall consider formally adopting the initial proposal to CSEA. |
| John Thompson, Ed.D.
Senior Director II, Human Resources |
SLUSD's Initial Proposal to the California School Employees Association Local Chapter #94
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| Cindy Cathey, Superintendent
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The Board adopted the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the Teamster Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council. |
- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe.
Yes Corina N. Lopez.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Jason Toro.
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| Adopt the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the Teamsters Union Local No.856/Alameda Building Trades Council |
| Government Code 3547
SLUSD Administrative regulation 4143.1 |
| At the March 5, 2013, meeting of the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education, the District presented an initial proposal and held a public hearing for reopener negotiations and successor contract negotiations with the Teamsters Union Local No.856/Alameda Building Trades Council. Now that the public has had the opportunity to view and comment on this proposal, the Board of Education shall consider formally adopting the initial proposal to Teamsters Union Local No.856/Alameda Building Trades Council. |
| John Thompson, Ed.D.
Senior Director II, Human Resources
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SLUSD's Initial Proposal to the Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council
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| Cindy Cathey, Superintendent
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The Board adopted the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers' Association. |
- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe.
Yes Corina N. Lopez.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Jason Toro.
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| Adopt the San Leandro Unified School District's Initial Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers? Association. |
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| Government Code 3547
SLUSD Administrative Regulation 4143.1
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| At the March 5, 2013, meeting of the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education, the District presented an initial proposal and held a public hearing for successor contract negotiations with the San Leandro Teachers? Association. Now that the public has had the opportunity to view and comment on this proposal, the Board of Education shall consider formally adopting the initial proposal to San Leandro Teachers? Association. |
| John Thompson, Ed.D.
Senior Director II, Human Resources
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SLUSD's Initial Proposal to the San Leandro Teachers' Association
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| These items are intended to keep the Board informed on various District business matters which do not require action by the Board. |
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| Cindy Cathey
Superintendent |
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| Acknowledge receipt of the San Leandro Teachers? Association?s initial proposal to the San Leandro Unified School District. |
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| Government Code 3547 |
| Government Code 3547 requires school districts to ?sunshine? collective bargaining proposals at a meeting of the board of education. The San Leandro Teachers? Association has submitted its initial proposal to the San Leandro Unified School District (District) and this proposal is hereby presented for acknowledgement by the District Board of Education. This acknowledgement presents the public with an opportunity to comment on this proposal consistent with the requirements of Government Code 3547. |
| John Thompson, Ed.D.
Senior Director II, Human Resources |
SLTA's Initial Proposal to the SLUSD
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| Cindy Cathey
Superintendent |
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| Acknowledge receipt of the Teamsters Union Local No.856/Alameda Building Trades Council notice of intent to reopen the collective bargaining agreement for the 2013-14 school year. |
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| Government Code 3547 |
| Government Code 3547 requires school districts to ?sunshine? collective bargaining proposals at a meeting of the board of education. The Teamsters Union Local No.856/Alameda Building Trades Council has notified the San Leandro Unified School District (District) of its intent to reopen the collective bargaining agreement for the 2013-14 school year. This notice is hereby presented for acknowledgement by the District Board of Education. This acknowledgement presents the public with an opportunity to comment on this notice consistent with the requirements of Government Code 3547. |
| John Thompson, Ed.D.
Senior Director II, Human Resources |
Teamsters Union Local No. 856/Alameda Building Trades Council Intent to Bargain Notice
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Trustee Rosato enjoyed the African American Achievement Night, and is looking forward to the Latino Achievement Night and band festival. He announced that Saturday, March 16, The Alameda County Office of Education Project EAT is sponsoring "Let's Walk! A Multi-City Walk for Health". Walking groups in neighborhoods all over Hayward, San Lorezno, San Leandro, Oakland, and Livermore will be taking place on the same day between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Trustee L?pez also enjoyed the African Amrican Achievement Night and is looking forward to the Latino Achievement Night, adding that she was the keynote speaker at that event in 2010. She also thanked Assistant Superintendent Debbie Wong for all of her work towards the success of these events.
Trustee Katz-Lacabe commented that while the San Leandro High School boys basketball team narrowly lost their final game, he reiterated what a great season they had and looked forward to recognizing them for their achievement at an upcoming Board meeting.
Trustee James attended the San Leandro High School Coaches Crab Feed on Saturday, March 9.
Trustee Carey joined a standing-room only crowd at the African American Achievement Night.
Trustee Prola will be attending a press event at Jefferson Elementary School on March 14, where Coca-Cola will be presenting a $50,000 check to SLED for a recess-activity grant. This generous gift will allow SLED to support Playworks Program at Wilson, McKinley, and Jefferson Elementary Schools. |
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- Regular Board Meeting - March 19, 2013 including a Community Forum on Budget - John Muir Middle School
- Regular Board Meeting - April 2, 2013 (Rescheduled)
- Regular Board Meeting - April 9, City Council Chambers
- Regular Board Meeting - April 16, 2013 (Tentative)
- Regular Board Meeting - May 7, 2013
- Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - May 14, 2013 (District Office)
- Regular Board Meeting - May 21, 2013
- Regular Board Meeting - June 4, 2013
- Regular Board Meeting - June 18, 2013
- Special Board Meeting - June 25, 2013 (District Office)
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- Regular Board Meeting - March 19, 2013 including a Community Forum on Budget - John Muir Middle School
- Regular Board Meeting - April 2, 2013 (Rescheduled)
- Regular Board Meeting - April 9, City Council Chambers
- Regular Board Meeting - April 16, 2013 (Tentative)
- Regular Board Meeting - May 7, 2013
- Tentative Board Meeting/Work Session - May 14, 2013 (District Office)
- Regular Board Meeting - May 21, 2013
- Regular Board Meeting - June 4, 2013
- Regular Board Meeting - June 18, 2013
- Special Board Meeting - June 25, 2013 (District Office)
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. |
- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Corina N. Lopez. |
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Mike Katz-Lacabe.
Yes Corina N. Lopez.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Jason Toro.
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| Persons requiring auxiliary aides, who plan on attending the Board meeting, must notify the District Office 24 hours before the meeting at 408-423-2005. |
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| Present | Cindy Cathey |
| Present | Debbie Wong |
| Present | John Thompson, Ed.D. |
| Present | Lance James |
| Present | Ron Carey |
| Present | Diana Prola |
| Present | Mike Katz-Lacabe |
| Present | Song Chin-Bendib |
| Present | Corina N. Lopez |
| Present | Vince J. Rosato |
| Present | Jason Toro |
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