The meeting was called to order by President James at 6:00 p.m.; however, it was noted that it would be necessary to wait until there was a quorum.  At 6:15 p.m., President James called the meeting the meeting to order, noting that there was a quorum, with all Trustees present with the exception of Trustees Lopez and Prola. 

There was no public testimony on Closed Session Items.

The Board recessed into Closed session at 6:16 p.m.

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

President James led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Board approved the agenda for the Special Board Meeting held on July 22, 2014. Trustees Lopez and Prola absent.

Approve the agenda for the Special Board meeting held on July 22, 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 comment on non-agenda items.

Trustee Katz-Lacabe reported that the Facilities and Technology Committee met on July 16, 2014.  The Committee discussed a code claim by West Bay Builders, and Amendment No. 10 with Jeffrey Wong Architects, which is on the agenda tonight for Board consideration. The Board also discussed the amendment to the SunPower contract, pre-qualification for the perspective contractor regarding the School Based Health Care Center, and future meeting dates for 2014-2015.

Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations, Song Chin-Bendib, provided a brief presentation to the Board regarding highlights of the Governor?s budget revisions and the impact of those on the San Leandro Unified School District budget.

The Governor signed the 2014-15 State Budget on June 20, 2014. Subsequently, on June 24, 2014, the school Board of Education adopted the San Leandro Unified School  District 2014-15 budget. However the Governor?s June 20 State Budget came in with some last minute revisions that would impact a school district?s budget. Pursuant to Education Code 42127(i)94), the District has up to 45 days after the Governor signs the annual Budget Act to make available for public review any revisions in revenues and expenditures that it has made to its budget to reflect the funding made available by the Budget Act.

Some key points the Associate Superintendent made during her 45 Day Budget Update presentation included major Proposition 98 changes:

• The Legislative Analyst Office (LAO)'s 2014-2015 General Fund revenue forecast is $2.2 billion higher than the Department of Finance (DOF)'s; but the Governor ultimately prevailed in negotiations with the Legislature, and the State Budget is based on the lower DOF forecast
  • K-14 education could receive an additional $880 million if the LAO's forecast proves correct
• The level of the Proposition 98 guarantee in the enacted State Budget is the same as proposed in the Governor's May Revision
• The Legislature increased 2014-15 spending above the May Revision by reducing funding of the buy back of apportionment deferrals
• Major Proposition 98 spending changes from the May Revision include:
  • LCFF - $250 million above the May Revision, bringing total new funding to $4.75 billion
  • K-12 mandate reimbursements - $400.5 million to one-time fund to pay prior year mandate claims
  • Career Technical Education Pathways Program - $250 million in one-time funds to support a second cohort of competitive grants to K-12 and community college local educational agencies (LEA)

Associate Superintendent Chin-Bendib also went over the "Rainy Day Fund", or the agreement to place Proposition 44 before the voters to amend the existing Budget Stabilization Account (BSA) enacted by Proposition 58 under Governor Schwarzenegger which would reduce annual contributions to the Fund from 3% to 1.5% of General Fund revenues, limit the fund to 10% of General Fund revenue; require 50% of contributions to the Fund to be used to repay prior years' obligations, and require legislation to suspend contributions to the Fund. In addition to amending the state-level Rainy Day Reserve, Proposition 44 would establish a Proposition 98 Reserve (officially called the Public School System Stabilization Account) effective beginning 2015-16.

The Board thanked Associate Superintendent Chin-Bendib for her presentation and ask follow-up questions that were addressed by staff.

The Governor signed the 2014-15 State Budget on June 20, 2014. Subsequently, on June 24, 2014, the school Board of Education adopted the San Leandro Unified School District 2014-15 budget. However the Governor?s June 20 State Budget came in with some last minute revisions that would impact a school district?s budget.

Pursuant to Education Code 42127(i)94), not later than 45 days after the Governor signs the annual Budget Act, the school district shall make available for public review any revisions in revenues and expenditures that it has made to its budget to reflect the funding made available by the Budget Act.

Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations, Song Chin-Bendib, will provide a brief presentation to the Board regarding highlights of the Governor?s budget revisions and the impact of those on the San Leandro USD budget. The presentation will include any other relevant fiscal information.

It was noted that the Classified Personnel Report had been revised and that the Board received a copy and copies were made available to the public. 

The Board approved the Consent Items as amended. Trustees Lopez and Prola absent.

This agreement between the B.A.C. Local No. 3 JATEC Apprenticeship Program and San Leandro Adult School will cover numerous trades within the apprenticeship program.  The trades, current number of apprentices, and the length of each apprenticeship program are listed below.

The B.A.C. Local No. 3 JATEC is currently actively recruiting prospective apprentices.  They have more work and openings than applicants.  San Leandro Adult School graduates and other eligible applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be healthy to perform the physically demanding requirements such as heavy lifting, have no fear of heights, and a valid California Drivers? License.

The course will begin in September 2014 at their Tracy, CA union facility.  The number of apprentices varies, but this is the only training site for the above programs state-wide.  The B.A.C. Local 3 JATEC program will pay the student?s travel time and put them up in hotels during their classes.  Classes meet for at least a week at a time with on-going classes and training throughout the length of the individual programs.

The instructors for these apprenticeship programs will be paid by the B.A.C. Local No. 3 JATEC Apprenticeship Program.  There will be no instructional costs to the Adult School, and there is no cost to those who enter this program.

Managing all aspects of the program will be the responsibility of the B.A.C. Local No. 3 JATEC Apprenticeship Program.

The Adult School will act as the fiscal agent in this partnership as it relates to expensing Montoya funds (apprenticeship money).

All individuals must be registered with the California Department of Apprenticeship Standards and verified by the Adult School.  All student attendance records must be verified by the Adult School.

As with all apprenticeship programs, the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), will monitor this partnership, at no cost to the Adult School.  DAS Apprenticeship Administrator, John Dunn, is approving this partnership moving forward on behalf of the State of California, once the San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education approves this agreement.

The San Leandro High School pool facility requires a high level of maintenance and monitoring per the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health code compliance. In order to meet the code requirements, the District has worked with Steve?s Pool Service since last year to provide maintenance services for the following systems:

1. Inspection, cleaning, and calibration of the chemical control system.
2. Daily monitoring and logging of chemical balance and filtration flow rates.
3. Monitor, log, and maintain chemical feed system levels and components.
4. Inspect and maintain swimming pool heating system.
5. Brush and scrub pool plaster and tile.
6. Clean strainers, skimmers, and mechanical rooms.

The proposal does not include service due to vandalism.  The proposed service will be daily when the pool is being used (could be Monday through Sunday) and Monday-Friday in the off season.   

No impact to the General Fund; the District will receive $126,336.00 for a 3 year period from BHCS for Implementation of School-Based Mental Health Consultation, Prevention, and Early Intervention Services

Local Education Agency Plan (LEAP) High Leverage Action #4: Safe Climate and Strong Relationships

As part of preparing for the fall 2014 opening of the Office of Student and Family Wellness, Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS), in partnership with the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA Districts) is offering a variety of behavioral health educational services and supports for our students. The program goals include improving school climate through:

• enhanced capacity to identify individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral issues
• increased number of school staff trained in recognizing early indicators of mental illness
• increased knowledge of social, emotional and behavioral issues as well as its risks and protective factors

Through this partnership with BHCS, the Office of Student and Family Wellness shall utilize the funds to provide services to students who are at high risk for serious mental health issues and school failure.  In addition this MOU will help the District work towards long-term program growth and sustainability through the District's LEA and MAA billing.  There is an annual data collection and program analysis component to inform program modifications and improvements.

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

Prior to the Board taking action, it was noted that this is the first raise that the Adult School  educators have received in seven years. 

With that, the Board approved the Raise in the Hourly Rate for Adult School Educators. Trustees Lopez and Prola absent.

Approve the raise in the hourly rate for Adult School educators.

The Board approved Amendment No. 10 to the Design Services Contract with Jeffrey Wong Architects for Design of Voluntary Seismic Upgrades.  Trustee Lopez and Prola absent.

The Board of Education previously approved Jeffery E. Wong Architects to provide architectural design services for the John Muir Middle School Renovation and Upgrade Project on April 1, 2008. The scope of the original contract includes John Muir Middle School restroom renovations, interior classroom light fixture replacements, interior classroom painting, roofing replacement, and heating upgrades.

Subsequently the Board approved:

? Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $34,100 on December 1, 2009

? Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $5,720 on January 26, 2010

? Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $1,650 on May 18, 2010

? Amendment No. 4 in the amount of $50,520 on June 21, 2011

? Amendment No. 5 in the amount of $20,000 on November 1, 2011

? Amendment No. 6 in the amount of $5,500 on April 3, 2012

? Amendment No. 7 in the amount of $48,000 on April 9, 2013

? Amendment No. 8 in the amount of $6,300 on August 13, 2013

? Amendment No. 9 in the amount of $107,000 on April 1, 2014

This Amendment No.10, in the amount of $7,000, is to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and additional construction administration services to renovate the existing facilities restrooms to meet City required ADA compliance.

Contract Summary

The Board approved the Purchase Contract and Quote between Imagine Learning and San Leandro USD for the 2014-2015 School Year.  Trustees Lopez and Prola absent.

The Board received for information the Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures (including Valenzuela Settlement Requirement) Quarterly Report: April-June 2014. Trustees Lopez and Prola absent.

The regulations of the Williams lawsuit settlement require school districts to complete ?Quarterly Complaint? reports that document the number of complaints for textbooks and instructional materials, teacher vacancies and misassignments, and facilities conditions. Additionally, effective January 2008, as a result of settlement with the California State Department of Education, districts are required to implement the Valenzuela Settlement Legislation (Assembly Bill 347). This legislation requires that districts offer services for two consecutive years following grade twelve to students who did not pass the CAHSEE by the end of their 12th grade. Additionally, the legislation requires that students and families have the opportunity to file a complaint against the District for not fulfilling this requirement. Notification regarding the complaint process is integrated into the Williams Complaint form which is posted in every secondary classroom as required. For the period April-June 2014, the District did not have any complaints.

Trustee Katz-Lacabe reported that he attended the San Leandro Arts Association "Festival of Fine Art", where art work from some of our students in all grades was on display. He thanked the Superintendent and staff for repairing the broken sprinkler at Jefferson Elementary.

Trustee Rosato attended the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) reorganizational meeting, announcing that Anisha Knowles was elected Vice President of the ACOE Board of Education. He attended the San Francisco Pride Parade,  and the EBBIC Summer Learning program on grants. He asked for and received consensus to nominate Assemblymember Rob Bonta as the District's choice for CSBA 2014 Legislative Awards Program "Outstanding Legislator of the Year."

Trustee Carey attended the San Francisco Pride Parade with District staff and students. He reminded the Board that the Policy and Curriculum Committees would be meeting next week. 

Trustee James reported that he is  recovering from his knee surgery. 

Superintendent McLaughlin commented that in response to the "Twitter" message regarding the leaking pipe at Jefferson Elementary, staff is taking a pro active approach by adding a "Hot Line" on the website for people to call when they observe water being wasted at the school sites during the evening hours. He acknowledged Greg Dyer, Manager, of the Maintenance Department and his staff for being very diligent with regards to the water shortage. The Superintendent was asked to speak at the Kiwanis meeting today, and adding that he took this time to introduce the new San Leandro High School Principals, Reginald and Ronald Richardson, where they were greeted with a standing ovation.  The State of the District address will take place once everyone returns from summer vacation and will be held at the Arts Education Center. The Superintendent said that Precision Graphics, a San Leandro Company, will be working with the District to re-branding the District logo.  A survey, provided by the company, will be forward to the Board for their imput.   Superintendent McLaughlin announced that he will be leaving on vacation beginning Sunday, July 27.

• 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

• 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 7:46 p.m.  Trustees Lopez and Prola were absent.