The meeting was called to order by President James at 6:00 p.m.  It was noted that all Board members were present.

There was no public testimony on Closed Session items.

The Board recessed into Closed Session at 6:02 p.m.

The Board reconvened to Open Session at 7:00 p.m.

President James led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

President James noted the following amendments to the agenda: 

• Presentation Item No. 8 - the Board will first hear the presentation on the 2014-2015 Adoption Budget, followed by the Public Hearing. The Board then will receive a brief update on the Governor's May Revise and the Potential Impact on San Leandro Unified School District.
• Consent Item No. 13n - Personnel Report, the Classified Personnel Report has been revised and copies were given to the Board and were available for the public.
• The following Action items have been pulled:
  • 14g - Lease Leaseback Contract MWLogic, Inc. for the School Based Health Care Center Construction Project
  • 14i - Approve Readmission from Expulsion
  • 14j - Proposed Expulsion Order
  • 14k - Proposed Stipulated Expulsion

With that, the Board approved the agenda for the Regular Board meeting held on June 17, 2014, as amended. 

Approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting held on June 17, 2014.

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)).

There was no public testimony on non-agenda items.

Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, presented the District's 2014-2015 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). A draft of the LCAP was posted and available for review on the District's website.  

Dr. Mucetti began the presentation expressing appreciation to the community for their input, District staff for their commitment, and the LCAP design team for their rigorous investment to work in creating a plan that addresses the needs of our K-12 schools.

The presentation included an overview of the LCAP, focusing on the structure, and the process in San Leandro Unified that reflects the District's commitment to the following five focus areas that serve as the road map for district transformation and continuous improvement practices:

1. Student Achievement, Access and Equity
2. Technology
3. Community and Public Relations
4. School Safety, Health and Wellness
5. Facilities

The LCAP identified strategic investments to support goals outlined for each of the focus areas such as:

• Strategic Investments in Student Achievement, Access and Equity
  • Instructional Coaching Initiative
  • Professional Learning for all Staff
  • Teacher Induction
  • Expanding Elective Courses
  • Expanded Summer School Interventions
    
• Strategic Investments in Technology and Assessments
  • Infrastructure
  • Software programs for personalized learning
  • Devices for staff
  • Student devices
  • Smaller learning groups
  • Libraries and Multimedia Centers
  • Robust local assessment system
  • Enhance Career & College Counseling
    
• Strategic Investments in School Safety, Health & Wellness
  • Parent Facilitator II
  • COST Initiative & Mental Health Services
  • Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)
    
• Strategic Investments in Public Relations/Customer Services
  • Customer service mindset & training
  • Web presence & other technologies to enhance communication
  • Increase office clerk hours
  • Relocation to City Hall

Dr. Mucetti, encouraged members of the public and the Board to submit any questions, concerns or feedback, in writing, as the LCAP undergoes a final revision.  Once the LCAP is adopted by the Board on June 24 and submitted to the County Superintendent of Schools by June 30, 2014, the document will serve as the District's guide for decision-making and resource allocation.

Dr. Mucetti concluded her presentation by presenting Certificates of Commendation to the members of the LCAP Design Team participants.

The Board thanked staff for all the hard work, and for extending an opportunity for the community to submit any additional questions, concerns, and feedback they may have as we move forward. Questions and concerns raised by the Board focused on how soon the District would know if the changes being implemented have had the desired effect, and ongoing assessments, which were addressed by staff.

An Official and Public Hearing was conducted for the 2014-2015 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).  The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget reflect the district?s commitment to the following five focus areas that serve as the road map for district transformation and continuous improvement practices: 

1. Student Achievement, Access and Equity
2. Technology
3. Community and Public Relations 
4. School Safety, Health and Wellness
5. Facilities

Pursuant to California Education Code paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of section 52062 and as required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of section 42127, the San Leandro Unified School District shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public on the accompanying local control accountability plan and budget. 

Further, and pursuant to the California Education Code paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of section 52062 and as required by paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of section 42127, the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education shall adopt a local control accountability plan and a budget on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 and subsequently file that LCAP and budget with the county superintendent of schools.

On a motion made by Trustee Prola and seconded by Trustee Katz-Lacabe, the Board opened the public hearing regarding the 2014-2015 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) by a 6-0 vote.

PUBLIC TESTIMONY

• No comments were received from the audience.

On a motion made by Trustee Katz-Lacabe and seconded by Trustee Carey, the Board closed the public hearing regarding the 2014-2015 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) by a 6-0 vote.

Conduct an Official and Public Hearing for the 2015-2016 Local Control Accountabilty Plan (LCAP):

PUBLIC HEARING

2014-2015 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget reflect the district?s commitment to the following five focus areas that serve as the road map for district transformation and continuous improvement practices: 

1. Student Achievement, Access and Equity
2. Technology
3. Community and Public Relations 
4. School Safety, Health and Wellness
5. Facilities

Pursuant to California Education Code paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of section 52062 and as required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of section 42127, the San Leandro Unified School District shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public on the accompanying local control accountability plan and budget. 

Further, and pursuant to the California Education Code paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of section 52062 and as required by paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of section 42127, the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education shall adopt a local control accountability plan and a budget on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 and subsequently file that LCAP and budget with the county superintendent of schools.

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget reflect the district?s commitment to the following five focus areas that serve as the road map for district transformation and continuous improvement practices: 1. Student Achievement, Access and Equity 2. Technology 3. Community and Public Relations 4. School Safety, Health and Wellness 5. Facilities Pursuant to California Education Code paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of section 52062 and as required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of section 42127, the San Leandro Unified School District shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public on the accompanying local control accountability plan and budget. Further, and pursuant to the California Education Code paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of section 52062 and as required by paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of section 42127, the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education shall adopt a local control accountability plan and a budget on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 and subsequently file that LCAP and budget with the county superintendent of schools.

As requested by President James, the Board approved the agenda with the following amendment: Staff will first present the 2014-15 Adoption Budget, followed by the Public Hearing.  The Board will then receive a brief update on the Governor's May Revise and the Potential Impact on San Leandro Unified School District.

2014-2015 Adoption Budget
Fiscal year 2014-15 is the first year that school districts are required to produce a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) in addition to the 2014-15 Adoption Budget and as part of the requirements, districts are mandated to hold a public hearing of the LCAP before official adoption by the Board of Education. Included in the LCAP public hearing, there is also a public hearing for the 2014-15 Budget Adoption which will be officially adopted by the Board a week later, on June 24, 2014. 

Associate Superintendent Song Chin-Bendib and Rais Abbasi, Director of Business Services presented a draft of the 2014-15 Adoption Budget which includes fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17. The presentation highlighted the budget development process including District enrollment, where it was pointed out that the District's enrollment is going down: in 2008-09, enrollment was 8,797, and in the just ending 2013-14 school year, it was 8,658.  Projections for the 2015-16 school year is 8,519, with Average Daily Attendance (ADA) dropping from 8,383 (in '08-09 at 95% ADA) to 8,297 (in '15-16 at 97% ADA). In addition, Associate Superintendent said that San Leandro Unified School District is one of the districts to benefit from the LCFF. 

President James then took a moment to invite parents to bring their children back to public schools saying, "We need them, we have exciting programs going on, we would like them to join us in this adventure, with all the exciting things happening in San Leandro." 

Following the presentation a public hearing regarding the 2014-2015 Adoption Budget Which Includes Fiscal Years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 was conducted. 

Governor's May Revise 2014
Governor Brown released his 2014-2015 May Revise Budget on May 13, 2014.  Staff attended the School Services of California (SSC) workshop on May 19, 2014. Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations, Song Chin-Bendib, provided a brief presentation to the Board regarding highlights of the Governor's budget and its potential impact to the San Leandro Unified School District.

• State revenue projects were increased by $2.4 billion for 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 combined, most of which is committed to:
  • K-14 Deferral Buy Down
  • Rainy Day Fund
  • CalSTRS proposal
• Increases overall Proposition 98 spending by only $242 million over the same three-year period

What the Budget does not address that impacts school districts most include:

• No new funding to school district to address the increased employer cots proposed to deal with the unfunded liability in the Cal STRS fund
• No additional funding of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
• No payments on the prior-year state mandate credit card

Other key points made during the presentation included:

• California's per pupil expenditures continue to lag the national average, ranking 49th in the nation in2011-12 (most recent data comparison
• California's reported per pupil expenditures are $8,341, comprising about 70% of the US average of $11,864

The Associate Superintendent said that if the Board adopts the budget at their June 24, 2014, Board meeting, staff will begin making revisions, within 45 days, rather than wait until the First Interim.

The Board thanked staff for the synopsis and asked clarifying questions, which were addressed by staff.

Fiscal year 2014-15 is the first year that school districts are required to produce a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) in addition to the 2014-15 Adoption Budget and as part of the requirements, districts are mandated to hold a public hearing of the LCAP before official adoption by the Board of Education. Included in the LCAP public hearing, there is also a public hearing for the 2014-15 Budget Adoption which will be officially adopted by the Board a week later, on June 24, 2014. The Associate Superintendent will present a draft of the 2014-15 Adoption Budget which includes fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17.

Governor Brown released his 2014-2015 May Revise Budget on May 13, 2014. Staff attended the School Services of California (SSC) workshop on May 19, 2014. Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations, Song Chin-Bendib, will provide a brief presentation to the Board regarding highlights of the Governor?s budget and its potential impact to the San Leandro Unified School District.

A Public Hearing was conducted regarding the 2014-2015 Adoption Budget which incudes fiscal years 2015-2016 nd 2016-2017. 

Education Code Section 42127 requires that a school district adopt its budget for the next fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years by July 1.  Once the district files its adopted budget with the County of Education (COE), the COE is required to verify that the budget complies with the criteria and standards adopted by the State Board of Education, per E.C. 33127, to determine whether the district will be able to meet its financial obligations in the current and two subsequent fiscal years and notify the district by August 15 whether the COE has approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved the budget.

Assembly Bills (AB) 1200 and 2756 state that a district of the size of the San Leandro USD must maintain a minimum of 3% Reserve requirement. The District continues to maintain the 3% minimum reserve requirement in Fund 17, Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects.

On a motion made by Trustee Carey and seconded by Trustee Lopez, the Board opened the Public Hearing regarding the 2014-2015 Adoption Budget Which Includes Fiscal Years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 by a 6-0 vote.

PUBLIC TESTIMONY

No comments were received from the audience. 

On a motion made by Trustee Carey and seconded by Trustee Lopez, the Board closed the Public Hearing regarding the 2014-2015 Adoption Budget Which Includes Fiscal Years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 by a 6-0 vote.

Conduct an Official and Public Hearing the 2014-2015 Adoption Budget which includes fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017:

PUBLIC NOTICE

June 17, 2014

2014-15 Adoption Budget Which Includes Fiscal Years 2015-16 and 2016-17

Education Code Section 42127 requires that a school district adopt its budget for the next fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years by July 1^st.  Once the district files its adopted budget with the County of Education (COE), the COE is required to verify that the budget complies with the criteria and standards adopted by the State Board of Education, per E.C. 33127, to determine whether the district will be able to meet its financial obligations in the current and two subsequent fiscal years and notify the district by August 15 whether the COE has approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved the budget.

Assembly Bills (AB) 1200 and 2756 state that a district of the size of the San Leandro USD must maintain a minimum of 3% Reserve requirement. The District continues to maintain the 3% minimum reserve requirement in Fund 17, Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects.

A public hearing for the 2014-2015 Adoption Budget which includes fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17, will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall South Conference Room, located at 999 East 14^th Street, San Leandro, CA.

Education Code Sections 33129, 42127, 52060, 52061, and 52062 require a Local Educational Agency to file and adopt a budget subsequent to a public hearing by the governing board of the school district. Once the district files its adopted budget with the County Office of Education (COE), the COE is required to verify that the budget complies with the criteria and standards adopted by the State Board of Education, per E.C. 33127, to determine whether the district will be able to meet its financial obligations in the current and two subsequent fiscal years and notify the district by August 15 whether the COE has approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved the budget.

The staff has developed the budget using the state-adopted Criteria and Standards. It includes the expenditures necessary to implement the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) or annual updates to LCAP that will be effective for the budget year.  Business Services staff has prepared the Adoption Budget based on assumptions from the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE), California Department of Finance (DOF/FCMAT), and the School Services of California (SSC), Inc. dartboard which provides the school districts critical economic indicators for budget projections. Multi-Year projections along with other analytical reports are provided under separate cover.

Assembly Bills (AB) 1200 and 2756 state that a district of the size of the San Leandro USD must maintain a minimum of 3% Reserve for Economic Uncertainties. The District continues to maintain the 3% minimum reserve requirement in Fund 17, Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects.

Below are the projected ending Fund Balances after designations for 2014-2015 and two subsequent years:

* The balance is net of designations, including Supplemental/Concentration grant. The balances do not include the 3% required reserve which is maintained separately in Fund 17 (a separate Fund).

KEY ASSUMPTIONS:

• 2014-15 budget is prepared based on Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) that was implemented by Governor Jerry Brown effective July 1, 2013.
• 2014-5 budget incorporates the required elements of Local Control Accountability Plan, as required by the law. 

The Adoption Budget captures financial information at a point in time and the data will be updated throughout the fiscal year to reflect current information. Official reporting of any budget revisions in the Adoption Budget will be at the filings of the 2014-15 First Interim (December 2014) and Second Interim (March 2015) reports.

We are filing a POSITIVE certification with the Alameda County Office of Education.

This public hearing is to satisfy Education Code Sections 33129, 42127, 52060, 52061, and 52062. The hearing provides the community the opportunity to address the Board regarding the 2014-2015 Adoption Budget. 

Trustee Rosato reported receipt of the following emails from May 20, 2014, through, June 14, 2014:  From Ron Carey regarding "Special Education Concerns"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Certificated Vacancy"; from Mark Hamilton regarding "Gear-Up President Right Now"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Administrative vacancy" ; from John Thompson regarding "New Administrative Appointments"; from Robin Michel regarding "Bancroft Musical Theater Presents "Hairspray"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Vacancy"; from Jason Toro regarding "Resignation"; from Brian Freeley regarding "Internet Issues"; from Elaine Tesorero regarding "Staff Bulletin May 26, 2014-May 30, 2014"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Posting"; from Jon Sherr regarding"Scholarship Announcement"; from Cristina Fuentes regarding "Wildcat Press, May 28, 2014"; from Cheryl Farley regarding "You're Invited to "The Slammys"; from Fawna Neff regarding "Analysis of FCMAT Errors Requested by the Board"; from Mary Patterson regarding, "Revised Early Dismissal Calendar," and "Retirement/Recognition Celebration Flyer"; from Veronica Sanchez regarding "Newsletter of May"; from Elaine Tesorero regarding "Staff Bulletin June 2-6, 2014"; from Ebado Ismail regarding "June 2014 Bancroft Banner Newsletter"; from Robin Michel regarding "Press Release: SLUSD Awarded Part of $15 Million Grant"; from Cristina Fuentes regarding "Wildcat Press, June 4, 2014"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Vacancy"; from YouGov regarding "Educational Technology Survey Invitation"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Reposting Classified Vacancy"; from Laura Aguayo-Guevara regarding "Certificated Job Vacancy"; from Suhki Khaira regarding "Facilities and Technology Committee Agenda - June 9, 2014"; from Elaine Tesorero regarding "Staff Bulletin June 9, 2014-June 13, 2014"; from Suhki Khaira regarding "Facilities and Technology Committee Agenda - June 11, 2014"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Vacancy"; from Mike Katz regarding "CA Judge Declares Teacher Employment Rules Unconstitutional"; from Linda Thurston regarding "2014 SLHS Yearbooks"; from Rob Mangewala regarding "Summer Energy Savings Flyer"; from Robin Michel regarding "Bond Measures Update Summer 2014"; from Brian Freeley regarding "Important: 8 Character Password Change by June 8"; from Jonathan Sherr regarding "Last SLTA Update 2013-14"; and Rosanna Mucetti regarding "Revised LCAP Draft for Tuesday Board Meeting."

Following the report, the Board took a break at 8:30 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:40 p.m.

• Chad Dutton, Shop Steward for the Trades, reported that the District is in full summer workload, and they are looking forward to a very productive and safe summer.
  
  
• Anita Waldron, San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA) Vice President, Bargaining Chair, and Bancroft Middle School teacher, took a moment to acknowledge some of the District celebrations, including the 2014-2015 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and the District Strategic Plan, adding that the Teachers' Association appreciated the collaboration and the transparency along the way, quoting Dr. Mucetti, "This is historic." She reported that presently SLTA is working with Educational Services on a draft of a District social media policy. SLTA is looking forward to returning to negotiations in September for the 2014-2015 school year. Four of their members will be traveling to Denver for the NEA, which is the largest Democratic assembly in the world. Ms. Waldron, on behalf of SLTA, thanked the Board for an enriching school year and "we are looking forward to 2014-15 with a "Blaze in our hearts" to serve our students, and let's do it."

Superintendent McLaughlin provided the following report:

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Superintendent McLaughlin congratulated the entire LCAP team for their collaboration and willingness to be open and transparent to create a solid plan. He acknowledged and thanked the Business Division, saying that it is "not an easy leap" to go from a 35 year-old funding model, to a completely new system, adding that their openness to sit down with the Educational Services was a new and powerful process for the District. He recognized the team and Dr. Mucetti for the fantastic work through the LCAP process, noting that this might be one of the models used at the capitol to showcase what can be done with local funding.

Promotions and Graduation
Superintendent McLaughlin commented on the successful promotions and a graduations that took place on our campuses, adding that, as opposed to previous years, graduating seniors were given five tickets for field and stadium seating. and they could request extra tickets for general seating, making it possible for all family members to attend and enjoy the ceremony,   He acknowledged the District and school site administrative staff for their support in making this an enjoyable experience of all. The Superintendent is looking forward to continuing with this tradition. 

San Leandro Police Department
The Superintendent commented that during the last week of school,  a series of serious events occurred in the City and at the Bart corridor. He thanked the San Leandro Police Department (SLPD) for their assistance in making sure that the District had all the support needed to keep our students and community safe at all of the end-of-the-year events. The Superintendent plans on attending a City Council meeting to acknowledge the partnership and express his appreciation to the SLPD.

Budget
The Superintendent commented that the budget is positive and is much better than it has been in the last five years.  He acknowledged Assemblymember Rob Bonta for advocating, on the District's behalf, regarding BTSA, noting that "hopefully we can rebuild these relationships locally, so that we don't go after our neighboring districts for money in the future." 

2014-2015 School Year
The Superintendent expressed how excited he is with the upcoming year and the new leadership, announcing that the Leadership Team will be attending a Leadership Retreat in Napa this summer to discuss our goals and how we can come together as leaders in the San Leandro Unified School District.  He congratulated the Board for making those crucial decisions, for their support through this process, and making this the best school district we can. 

Trustee Prola reported that the Facilities & Technology Committee met on June 11, 2014, where the committee received a presentation on Compass Learning, and heard updates on the Qualified Zone Academy (QZAB), electrical switch upgrades update, and the password changes for District personnel. The Lease Leaseback agreement for the School Based Health Care Center will include local hair requirements, and security issues.  Future Board agenda items include a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) proposal for consulting services for the preparation of a facilities master plan.

Trustee Carey reported that the Finance Committee met on June 9, 2014, and the committee reviewed Governor Brown's 2014-2015 May Revision and its impact to San Leandro Unified, and the 2014-2015 Adoption Budget which included 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. The committee discussed the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 67 and 68; and increasing the Arts Education Theater Supervisor position by 0.1 FTE, noting that based on rental receipts, the District will be able to pay for the salary of the Supervisor and the marketing consultant with money left over, adding that the theater is beginning to pay for itself. 

Trustee Katz-Lacabe reported that the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program Governing Board met on June 5, 2014, where they approved the Adopted Budget for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015.  He also noted that a former District staff member, Meritis Fermin, has joined the Eden Area ROP staff, as their Budget Manager.

The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar:

• 13v - Contracted Services Between Compass Learning and the San Leandro Unified School District for the Purchase of K-12 Personalized Learning Software for the 2014-2015 School Year for all SLUSD School Sites (Katz-Lacabe)

With that the Board approved the Consent Calendar as amended.

Approve the minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on May 20, 2014.

Approve the minutes of the Special Board meeting held on May 28, 2014.

Approve Contracted Services Agreement Between San Leandro Unified School District and Sean Mosbey, ATC, CSCS, Athletic Training Services for Student Athletes at San Leandro High School for the 2014-2015 School Year

San Leandro High School proposes to contract with Sean Mosbey, Athletic Training certification (ATC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), to provide athletic prevention training services and treat injuries for all student athletes during 2014-2015 school year. The high school has utilized his services for the past 9 years. The scope of work includes the following: 

1. Examine and treat all injuries 

2. Provide injury prevention education, therapeutic exercise, protective devices 

3. Distribute and organize training supplies, equipment, first aid kits 

4. Maintain records concerning any and all athletic injuries 

5. Promote good health habits in the student athletes 

6. Assist coaches with injury prevention techniques.

The contract will be for a total of 1350 hours at $33 per hour.  Evening and weekend football games are an additional cost. 

Additional Fee of $175 per Football Game played after 7PM. No more than 20 games for a maximum of $3,500. Total cost for the school year: $48,050.

The voters of California approved Proposition 30 on November 6, 2012 and pursuant to Article XIII, Section 36 of the California Constitution, effective November 7, 2012, it is required to create in the state General Fund an Education Protection Account (EPA) to receive and disburse the revenues derived from the incremental increases in taxes imposed by Article XIII, Section 36(f); 

School districts are required to determine how the money received from the Education Protection Account (EPA) will be spent in the schools within its jurisdiction, provided that the governing board makes the spending determinations in an open session of a public meeting.  The language in the constitutional amendment requires that funds shall not be used for the salaries and benefits of administrators or any other administrative costs. The EPA money is NOT new funding but simply the pay back of prior deferrals of cash by the State. In other words, this is cash owed to the District by the State. Because of so many cash deferrals from the State for so long, districts in the past would have to borrow cash to pay bills. But, with EPA, districts will need to borrow less cash. 

Each school district shall annually publish on its Internet website an accounting of how much money was received from the Education Protection Account and how that money was spent; 

Attached are the following:

• Resolution regarding EPA for Fiscal Year 2014-15
• Exhibit A

None

Board of Education

Adopt Resolution No. 14-35 Proclaiming June 2014 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month.

Non Applicable

Board Policy 5145.3, Nondiscrimination/Harassment

June is recognized as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender month.  Per Board Policy 5145.3, Nondiscrimination/Harassment, the Board acknowledges and celebrates the variety and diversity within the San Leandro Unified School District, both students and staff.

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Jefferson Elementary School is proposing to utilize the Playworks Program to continue to support their efforts to build and maintain a safe environment that supports optimal learning in school.  The Playworks Program has been successfully implemented at Jefferson for the past four years.  The Playworks Program has four key components to promote healthy physical activity enrichment experiences:

• Organizing structured opportunities for play and physical activity during recess
• Coordinating class game time ? students and teachers learn the expectations, best practices and skills of games and physical activities
• Coordinating the 4^th & 5^th Grade Junior Coach Leadership Training Program ? establishes student leaders to maintain playground equipment and lead peers and younger students in recess games and activities
• Providing a before school physical activity program
• Providing opportunities for league games outside of the school day

As students learn to make better choices, this has proven to decrease disciplinary issues during lunch and recess time. Students  spend less time in the office dealing with negative interactions and spend more time in the classroom learning. The coordinated and integrated activities designed by Playworks lead to increased student motivation and satisfaction with schooling.  This program complements, not replaces, the physical education program and promotes lifelong healthy habits. 

Jefferson would like to utilize the Playworks Program for before school, recess, and lunch recess.  Playworks will also provide voluntary game league opportunities for grades 4-5 students outside of the school day.  Playworks provides Jefferson with one program coordinator.  Playworks also provides funding for the program implementation.  This MOU is the District's program portion.  We are extremely grateful and fortunate to have SLED assist Jefferson with a substantial portion of the funding required by the school.

Refer to the MOU for additional information.

Garfield Elementary School is proposing to utilize the Playworks Program to continue to support their efforts to build and maintain a safe environment that supports optimal learning in school.  The Playworks Program has been successfully implemented at Garfield for the past three years.  The Playworks Program has four key components to promote healthy physical activity enrichment experiences:

• Organizing structured opportunities for play and physical activity during recess
• Coordinating class game time ? students and teachers learn the expectations, best practices and skills of games and physical activities
• Coordinating the 4^th & 5^th Grade Junior Coach Leadership Training Program ? establishes student leaders to maintain playground equipment and lead peers and younger students in recess games and activities
• Providing a before school physical activity program
• Providing opportunities for league games outside of the school day

As students learn to make better choices, this has proven to decrease disciplinary issues during lunch and recess time. Students  spend less time in the office dealing with negative interactions and spend more time in the classroom learning. The coordinated and integrated activities designed by Playworks will lead to increased student motivation and satisfaction with schooling.  This program complements, not replaces, the physical education program and promotes lifelong healthy habits. 

Garfield would like to utilize the Playworks Program for before school, recess, and lunch recess.  Playworks will also provide voluntary game league opportunities for grades 4-5 students outside of the school day.  Playworks provides Garfield with one program coordinator.  Playworks also provides funding for the program implementation.  This MOU is the District's program portion.  We are extremely grateful and fortunate to have SLED assist Garfield with a substantial portion of the funding required by the school.

Refer to the MOU for additional information.

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

Through a science grant from the National Science Foundation, the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and the District seek a partnership to implement a comprehensive science professional development model, Integrated Middle School Science (IMSS), designed to transform science teaching and learning in our middle schools and build capacity to sustain the efforts beyond the grant.  

The project includes summer and during the school year professional development and coaching support for middle school science teachers, which include inquiry-based lessons, lesson study, formative assessments, and online resources in middle school Earth, Physical and Life Sciences. This is in alignment with our Professional Learning Communities (PLC) efforts. The grant includes funding for teacher substitutes, science coaching, and professional development costs. The attached MOU defines the collaboration between ACOE and the District.

Trustee Katz-Lacabe shared is concern with regards to the amount and type of information that is gathered by these organizations as the District continues to move forward with digital curriculum.  Trustee Katz-Lacabe stressed the importance of having an inquiry process in place so that a minimum amount of information gathered about our students is given to these companies.  He also noted that with regards to Compass Learning, it was unclear in the contract on how the information is protected, reminding staff that the District must be proactive in notifying the parents on what type of information is being shared with these companies.

Following Trustee Katz-Lacabe's comments, the Board approved the Contracted Services between Company Learning and the San Leandro Unified School District for the Purchase of K-12 Personalized Learning Software for the 2014-2015 School Year for all SLUSD School Sites.

Background Information

New non-public school placement and agency contracts for the school year 2013-2014.

N/A

The Board adopted Resolution #14-31 Governing Board Elections Specifications of the Election Order. 

Adopt Resolution #14-31 Governing Board Elections - Specification of the Election Order.

Education code Section 5322

The attached Resolution #14-31 Governing Board Elections - Specification of the Election Order, sets forth the terms and conditions of the Governing Board November 4, 2014, election as required by the County of Alameda.

Resolution #14-31, establishes November 4, 2014, as the date to re-elect three governing Board members whose terms expire December 2014, and to elect one governing Board member to complete an unfilled term which expires December 2016, to the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Trustees. 

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Candidates will pay the total estimated cost upon submitting a statement.

Board of Education

The Board adopted Resolution #14-32 Governing Board Elections - Candidates' Statement of Qualifications.

Adopt Resolution #14-32 Governing Board Election - Candidates' Statement of Qualifications.

Non Applicable

Education Code Section 5322; Board Bylaw 9220, Governing Board Elections; State of California Election Code Section 13307

The attached Resolution #14-32 Governing Board Elections - Candidates' Statement of Qualifications, sets forth the terms and conditions of the Governing Board November 4 2014, election as required by the County of Alameda. 

Resolution #14-32, determines that each candidate will pay the total estimated cost upon submitting a statement, provide a statement of qualifications that does not exceed 200 words, and be given a copy of Board Bylaw 9220, adopted June 16, 1998. A copy of Board Bylaw 9220, Governing Board Elections, is also attached.

Mike McLaughling, Ed.D., Superintendent

N/A

Board of Education

The Board adopted Resolution #14-33 Governing Board Elections - Tie Vote Procedure.

Adopt Resolution #14-33 Governing Board Elections - Tie Vote Procedure.

Non Applicable

The attached Resolution #14-33, Governing Board Elections - Tie Vote Procedure, sets forth the terms and conditions of the Governing Board November 4, 2014, election as required by the County of Alameda.

Resolution #14-33 establishes that the District will use the casting of lots to establish a winner if there is a tie vote of two or more candidates. 

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

The Board approved the Agreement with Champions to Provide an Aftercare Program for 2014-2015.

Approve the agreement with Champions to provide an aftercare program for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

Currently, James Madison Elementary School (approximate enrollment of 360) has a contract with the Adventure Time to provide an afterschool childcare program. Adventure Time leases the space from the San Leandro Unified School District for $1045 per month.  Adventure time serves between 30 and 40 students per month which is only 10% of the enrollment.  Other elementary schools in the District operate with support from the ASES grant.  Since Madison Elementary School is not eligible for these funds the school has operated with an outside provider since 1998. 

In the spirit of always looking for ways to improve services to students and parents, the Principal at James Madison Elementary School has spent more than a year researching potential afterschool support programs.  Parents have raised concerns over the current program?s billing process.  The current program requires weeks of advance scheduling and payments.   Many of the families do not have the ability to participate due to this inflexible billing structure. 

Champions program has an on-line registration and flat rate fees that do not require a parent to arrive at a predetermined time.  They can pick up early or at the end of the day without changing their weekly cost. 

Champions operates under the parent company of Knowledge Universe which also operates the Kindercare preschool program.  Pre-school programs and services are available if needed. Champions operates its programs during non-student days and can also support summer academic programs. 

It is our goal that the change in program will support more families with affordable and flexible after-school care.  The Principal will monitor the following indicators of success:

• Increased enrollment percentages
• Parent satisfaction surveys
• Decreased number of students waiting in the office after school (safety)
• Student satisfaction surveys
• Increased access to technology for students
• Homework support partnership with staff

Champions is a nationally recognized program with opportunities to create summer and preschool programs.  Champions will also be providing technology (Chromebooks) that aligns with our district technology program. 

San Leandro Unified School District staff will benefit from a 10% discount and in addition to this, Champions offer free childcare for PTO meetings.  

This agreement with Champions to lease our facility (modular classroom at Madison Elementary School) is for a monthly rent of $1,045.94.

Song Chin-Bendib, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations

The approved Amendment No. 1 to the Geotechnical Testing and Inspections Services Agreement with Fugro Consultants, Inc. for the San Leandro High School Swim Center, Track and Field Project.

Prior to taking action, Trustee Katz-Lacabe commended the District for taking steps and investing in the safety of our students and our community with these seismic upgrades being made at the school sites. 

The Board then approved the Lease-Leaseback Contract with Strawn Construction for the McKinley Elementary School Seismic Upgrades, Skylight,& ADA Ramps; Monroe Elementary School Seismic Upgrades; Roosevelt Elementary School Roofing, Playground Hardscape, & Mop Sink Upgrades; Washington Elementary School Seismic Upgrades & ADA Ramps; Bancroft Middle School Seismic Upgrades & ADA Ramps; and Jefferson Elementary School Kitchen Modernization and Seismic Upgrade.

Approve the contract with Strawn Construction, in the amount of $4,027,571, for:

• Project #14-01 for the McKinley Elementary School Seismic Upgrades, Skylight, & ADA Ramps
• Project #14-01 for the Monroe Elementary School Seismic Upgrades.
• Project #14-01 for the Roosevelt Elementary School Roofing, Playground Hardscape, & Mop sink Upgrades.
• Project #14-01 for the Washington Elementary School Seismic Upgrades & ADA Ramps.
• Project #14-01 for the Bancroft Middle School Seismic Upgrades & ADA Ramps.
• Project #14-04 for the Jefferson Elementary School

All projects are funded through Measure B.

On February 4, 2014, the Board of Education received a presentation from Philip J. Henderson, Attorney at Law, Orbach Huff Suarez & Henderson LLP, on the Lease-Leaseback (LLB) Construction Project Delivery Method Available per Education Code Section 17406, which the District will use to deliver some of the bond construction projects in 2014. The basic structure of the LLB is as follows:

• District leases real property to a builder for $1 (site lease)
• Builder constructs facility, then leases the facility back to the district?this is the ?leaseback? component (facility lease)
• District makes payments for construction costs:
• Tenant improvement payments during construction
• Lease payments after construction
• The construction terms and conditions are part of an exhibit to the facility lease
• Title to the new facility vests in the District as lease payments are made
• District makes lease payments for a period of time and has the option to make a balloon payment to the builder to buy out the facilities lease

One of the benefits of using a LLB delivery method is that a district can utilize a best value evaluation to choose its builder.  Many districts have found that there are fewer performance issues using this method.  Although there is no guarantee of no change orders, many districts have also found fewer change orders under this method.

LLB contracts are still school district public work contracts and the builder must pay prevailing wages, issue bonds.  In addition, the District must still have DSA approval and Field Act compliance.  The District?s Project Stabilization Agreement may also be incorporated into each Lease Agreement.

Staff issued four Request For Qualification?s (RFQ) to the general contracting public through advertisements in the Daily Review on March 18 and March 25, 2014.  The RFQs were also sent to thirteen (13) contractors who had previously worked successfully with the District and the design teams.  Nine general contractors responded to the RFQs on April 2.  Also, all nine (9) of the respondents met the District?s prequalification criteria.  On April 8 staff issued three (3) RFPs to the six (6) most qualified contractors and led mandatory site walks for each project.  Three (3) contractors responded to the RFQs and submitted proposals on the due date of April 25.

This item was pulled from the agenda.

On February 4, 2014, the Board of Education received a presentation from Philip J. Henderson, Attorney at Law, Orbach Huff Suarez & Henderson LLP, on the Lease-Leaseback (LLB) Construction Project Delivery Method Available per Education Code Section 17406, which the District will use to deliver some of the bond construction projects in 2014. The basic structure of the LLB is as follows:

• District leases real property to a builder for $1 (site lease)
• Builder constructs facility, then leases the facility back to the district?this is the ?leaseback? component (facility lease)
• District makes payments for construction costs:
• Tenant improvement payments during construction
• Lease payments after construction
• The construction terms and conditions are part of an exhibit to the facility lease
• Title to the new facility vests in the district as lease payments are made
• District makes lease payments for a period of time and then has the option to make a balloon payment to the builder to buy out the facilities lease

One of the benefits of using a LLB delivery method is that if a district has had trouble with a contractor, or even a sub-contractor, this method allows more control for who is selected.  A district accepts the Best Value as opposed to the low bidder, and while the LLB is not designed as a cost saving tool, districts can level the cost impact by adding completion. Many districts have found that there are fewer performance issues using this method.

LLB contracts are still school district public work contracts and the builder must pay prevailing wages, a payment bond is required, as well as DSA approval and Field Act compliance. 

The District desires to undertake construction of a School Based Health Care Center.  In accordance with Education Code Section 17406, the governing board of a school district may enter into a contractual arrangement by which a ?person, firm, or corporation? leases the school district?s property, constructs improvements on the property, and leases the improvements back to the school district, and title to the improvements vests in the school district at the end of the lease. This is referred to as the ?lease-leaseback construction delivery method.? The lease-leaseback construction delivery method does not require competitive bidding for the necessary construction work.

District believes it will be in the District?s best interests for the Board of Trustees to approve use of the lease-leaseback construction delivery method and to approve use of MWLogic, Inc. as the contractor who will complete the School Based Health Care Center Project. Pursuant to the Facilities Lease, the contractor will cause the project to the constructed for One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), Guaranteed Maximum Price.

The Board adopted Layoff Resolution #14-34 Eliminating Classified Services due to a Lack of Fund. 

This item was pulled from the agenda.

This item was pulled from the agenda.

The Board received for information the Investment Report for February 2014 and March 2014. 

Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $7,843,972.55 have been deposited in the Treasury of Alameda County.

Board of Education

The Board received information regarding the San Leandro Police Department pursuing a Federal COPS Grant FY 2014.  

Superintendent McLaughlin explained with the current SRO grant ending, the City is pursuing federal funding  through the COPS Grant Program for 2014, for up to four (4) School Resource Officer (SRO).  To meet the grant requirements, the Superintendent received the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and the District has budgeted for the appropriated amount of the match.  The MOU has been signed and returned to the City, which will be submitted by Friday, June 20.

Additional questions raised by the Board included if this money would also fund the crossing guards, and if full funding is received for the four SRO's, how would the funding be allocated, which was addressed by staff. 

The Board will receive information regarding the San Leandro Police Department pursuing a Federal COPS Grant FY 2014.  

Non Applicable

Non Applicable

The City is pursuing federal funding through the FY 2014 COPS Grant Program for up to four (4) School Resource Officer positions.

An MOU with the San Leandro Unified School District is being finalized in order to meet the grant requirements, and a similar request is being sent to the San Lorenzo Unified School District. 

Per the requirements of the program, awardees may receive up to 75% of the approved entry-level officer salary and fringe benefit costs, with a minimum 25% local match requirement and a maximum federal share of $125,000 per officer position over a three-year grant period. 

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Non Applicable

Board of Education

Trustee Carey asked for and received consensus to reinstate a display case at the front entrance to the high school, to display student art work/projects. Superintendent McLaughlin said that in addition to the school entrance and the Arts Education Center, there are several areas at the school that can be utilized for this purpose. The Superintendent will follow-up. 

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

Board Bylaws 

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.   

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Trustee Lopez commended Superintendent McLaughlin, District staff, and the San Leandro Police Department for all their work to provide a very successful graduation, and promotion ceremonies. She attended the San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA) awards ceremony, and enjoyed seeing the students recognized. Trustee Lopez commented that while there have been many changes in the District, she is looking forward to "continuing to working together as an effective team moving forward."

Trustee Carey attended the AP art show at the Arts Education Center.  He participated in the Cherry Festival, and thanked District Parks and Recreation Commission Evelyn Gonzalez for all of her work and Dr. McLaughlin for securing the booth at the festival. Trustee Carey also attended the "SLAMMYS Award Ceremony", and the Adult School and high school graduations. He reminded the Board that the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade is Sunday, June 29.

Trustee Katz-Lacabe offered kudos to the San Leandro High School production of "The Wiz."  He thanked all the teachers of San Leandro Unified for the great year, sharing that "his daughters were motivated and excited about their classes this year and had a positive experience."  Trustee Katz-Lacabe also said that he will not be at the June 24 Board meeting.

Trustee Rosato attended a variety of end of the year events including the jazz festival, Adult School and Lincoln Alternative High School graduations, the Academy for Business and Finance graduation, the promotion ceremony at Jefferson Elementary School, and the Retirement Recognition Celebration.  The next MAC SELPA meeting will be this coming Monday, June 23.  He is also looking forward to receiving information regarding the Gay Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29 in San Francisco.  Trustee Rosato concluded his remarks by sharing his thoughts with regards to the relationship between District Office staffs and teachers across California.

Trustee Prola attended the performance of The Wiz, the Retirement Recognition Celebration, AP art show, and the Bancroft Middle School History celebration. She also attend four out of the five graduations, commenting that the high school graduation marked her 53rd graduation ceremony that she has attended.  Trustee Prola commented on the very successful conclusion to the school year, and praised the Board for selecting an outstanding man of vision to lead the District into the 21st century, stating,  "Dr. McLaughlin it's been an honor and pleasure to work with you this year."

Trustee James congratulated to all the graduates, commenting that he was able to attend all three of the graduations.  He said that he will be having knee replacement surgery on Thursday, so he will not be able to attend the final Board meeting on June 24; however, would be available by phone.  Reflecting on this successful year, Trustee James thanked the Trustees for making this a very amazing school year and Dr. McLaughlin and his team "for continuing to build and make San Leandro Unified an exciting place to be."

• Special Board Meeting - June 24, 2014 - City Council Chambers
• Regular Board Meeting - August 12, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - August 26, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - September 9, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - October 7, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - October 21, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - November 4, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - November 18, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - December 2, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - December 9, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - January 13, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - January 27, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - February 10, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - March 10, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - April 7, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - April 21, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - May 5, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - May 19, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - June 2, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - June 23, 2015

• Special Board Meeting - June 24, 2014 - City Council Chambers
• Regular Board Meeting - August 12, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - August 26, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - September 9, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - October 7, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - October 21, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - November 4, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - November 18, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - December 2, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - December 9, 2014
• Regular Board Meeting - January 13, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - January 27, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - February 10, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - March 10, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - April 7, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - April 21, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - May 5, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - May 19, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - June 2, 2015
• Regular Board Meeting - June 23, 2015

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.