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Regular Board Meeting
San Leandro USD
April 21, 2015 7:00PM
San Leandro City Council Chambers
835 E. 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94577

Mission Statement:
Inspiring every student to Think, to Learn, to Achieve and to Care
0. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M.
Minutes:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Prola. It was noted that all Board members were present.
1. PUBLIC TESTIMONY - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Minutes:
Jon Sherr, San Leandro Teachers' Association (SLTA) President, on behalf of the SLTA members, addressed the Board regarding collective bargaining, stating that SLTA is committed to working in a positive manner to move towards an agreement that meets the needs of the District and our members. He urged the Board "to keep up the momentum and reach a settlement before June 12, so that we can start the next school year concentrating on providing the best possible experience for our children in San Leandro." Tom Morse, Bancroft Middle School teacher, addressed the Board, regarding reaching an agreement quickly so that "we can get on with our work and make these the best schools for our San Leandro kids."
2. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
Minutes:
The Board recessed into Closed Session at 6:05 p.m.
2.1. Student Expulsions; Education Code 35146 and 48918(c)Confidential agenda item.
2.2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/ Hiring, Government Code Section 54957 Confidential agenda item.
2.3. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organizations: SLTA, CSEA, T/T, Unrepresented Groups, Designated Representative: John ThompsonConfidential agenda item.
2.4. Public Employee Appointment - Title: Principal, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Continuation High School; Vice Principal, Bancroft Middle School (Government Code 54957)Confidential agenda item.
3. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
Minutes:
The Board reconvened into Open Session at 7:07 p.m.
3.1. Report on Closed Session ActionConfidential agenda item.
3.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:
President Prola led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3.3. Approval of Agenda
Minutes:
The Board approved the agenda for the Regular Board meeting held on April 21, 2015.
Staff Recommendation

Approve the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting held on April 21, 2015.

Actions:
Motion

Approve the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting held on April 21, 2015.

- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
4. LEGAL STATEMENT
4.1. Legal Statement
Quick Summary/Staff Recommendation

Members of the audience who wish to address the Board are asked to complete the yellow card available at the entrance and submit it to the Board's Administrative Assistant. Speakers who have completed the card will be called when the item is reached on the agenda or, for non-agenda items, during the Public Testimony. Cards are to be turned in before the item is reached on the agenda. Please note that the meeting is being recorded.

State law prohibits the Board of Education from taking any action on or discussing items that are not on the posted agenda except to A) briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by the public in attendance; B) ask questions for clarification; C) provide a reference to a staff member or other resource for factual information in response to the inquiry; or D) ask a staff member to report back on the matter at the next meeting and/or put it on a future agenda. (Government Code 54954.2(a)).

5. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:
Mark Hamilton, District Counselor at Bancroft and Muir, addressed the Board, advocating for student support services staffing. Carol Delton, San Leandro Teachers' Association, Special Education Teacher, addressed the Board regarding the recommendations for the programmatic adjustments to the Special Education Program at the secondary level for the 2015-2016 school year, which is on the agenda tonight. In addition, as a parent of a child with disabilities, Ms. Delton shared her story and spoke about the need for a full continuum of services. Martha Wright, Special Ed parent, addressed the Board regarding special needs funding for para educators and urged the Board to please consider not reducing the staffing ratio. Richard Chennault addressed the Board on three areas: John Muir Middle School Math, teachers' salary, and the parent facilitator program. Taniescha LaRossa, James Madison parent, addressed the Board regarding parent facilitators program and how the District needs to support substitutes, teachers and visitors when they come to the schools.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Presentation of the Newly Proposed San Leandro Unified School District Logo
Fiscal Impact
$2500 general fund for logo design and development
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Communication Committee has engaged in a process to select a new logo for the school district that represents the district's vision and goals while also considering the tradition of our past and the logo's long term sustainability. Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, Deputy Superintendent, and Evelyn Gonzales, Communications Committee Chair, reported on the work the committee has taken thus far to select a new logo for the school district. Dr. Mucetti, said that the vision and goal of the logo redesign was to have one that represented both the history and tradition of San Leandro, as well as the District's commitment to academic excellence. She presented an overview of the initial logo design effort that first began in 2013-2014, with the decision by the Board to wait until new board members were in place and relaunched the Communications Sub-Committee in January 2015. The Committee worked with the communications consultant and a local designer, Precision Graphics, on a redesign, with several revisions and refinement to capture: - History and Tradition - The District's Strong Educational Offerings: -Academic Excellence -Innovation and Technology -Global/Diverse Community After the presentation, the Board approved the logo redesign, but asked to see more color options at the next Board meeting (May 5, 2015). The new logo will be unveiled at the State of the District Address on May 21, at the Arts Education Center.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the board of education adopt a new logo for the San Leandro Unified School District.
Quick Summary/Staff Recommendation
The communication committee has engaged in a process to select a new logo for the school district that represents the district's vision and goals while also considering the the tradition of our past and the logo's long term sustainability. Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, Deputy Superintendent, and Evelyn Gonzales, Communications Committee Chair, will present the steps the committee took thus far, and will present the latest version of the logo for the board to adopt as an action item in this meeting's agenda. The final design of the logo will be presented in different color variations. The board will be asked to take action on officially adopting the logo design and selecting the final color scheme.
Board Committee
Communication Committee 3/16, 4/13 and 4/20
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
6.2. Revisions to Bond Expenditure Plan
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
Aaron Kerrigan, our new Director of Facilities and Maintenance, made a presentation about current bond projects and proposed revisions to the current bond plan. This presentation was given to the Facilities & Technology committee in April 15, 2015. In the action portion of the agenda, the board is requested to approve the revised bond expenditure plan. Highlights of the presentation included the following: *Available bond funds will permit the District to complete some planned projects and address high priority needs *The District is able to utilize some Prop 39 energy funds to pay for solar projects, which will free bond money for additional projects *Many of the proposed projects were Board approved in the past and later put on hold or removed from scope *We plan to use QZAB dollars to fund electrical upgrades ($1.2 million) throughout the District as we improve technology so there is sufficient Internet capacity for new computer devices *Additional projects will likely require a new bond *It is our plan to try to complete all priority 1 projects before school opens in August. *Unforeseen circumstances could change the schedule Proposed Projects totaling $4,640,000.00 include: Priority 1: Bancroft Painting: $500,000.00 - New Project Bancroft Parking Lot: $250,000.00 - New Project Deferred Maintenance: $450,000.00 - Board approved under way Door Replacement Bancroft: $300,000.00 - On future project list Fencing: $800,000.00 - Board approved, revised scope Health/Wellness Center: $300,000.00 - Budget Augmentation McKinley/Muir AC: $1,200,000.00 -New Project Muir Parking Lot Irrigation: $500,000.00 -Complete Designed Project Priority 2: Additional Security Cameras: $300,000.00 - Board approved Portable ramps: $40,000.00 - On Future Project list
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that board approve the recommended revisions to the bond expenditure plan.
Quick Summary/Staff Recommendation
Aaron Kerrigan, our new Director of Facilities and Maintenance, will make a presentation about current bond projects and proposed revisions to the current bond plan. This presentation was given to the F&T committee in April 15, 2015. In the action portion of the agenda, the board is requested to approve the revised bond expenditure plan.
Board Committee
Facilities and Technology Meeting 4/15/15
Background Information
Aaron Kerrigan, our new Director of Facilities and Maintenance, will make a presentation about current bond projects and proposed revisions to the current bond plan. This presentation was given to the F&T committee in April 15, 2015. In the action portion of the agenda, the board is requested to approve the revised bond expenditure plan.
FROM:
Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations
Attachments:
Revisions to Bond Expenditure Plan
6.3. Safety and Fencing Plan
Fiscal Impact
$800,000 bond funds
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
Serafin Fernandez of Harris and and Associates presented a Safety and Fencing Plan which ties directly to the revised bond expenditure plan. Safety of students and staff is a top priority, while also using fencing to enhance the appearance of schools with ornamental fencing. Proposed plans will be fully vetted at each school and outreach includes neighborhood meetings. The plan will come back to the board for final approval in the near future.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the board approve the proposed safety and fencing plan.
Quick Summary/Staff Recommendation
Serafin Fernandez of Harris and and Associates will present a Safety and Fencing Plan which ties directly to the revised bond expenditure plan. The plan will come back to the board for final approval in the near future.
Board Committee
Facilities and Technology Committee Meeting 4/15/15
Background Information
Serafin Fernandez of Harris and and Associates will present a Safety and Fencing Plan which ties directly to the revised bond expenditure plan. The plan will come back to the board for final approval in the near future.
FROM:
Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations
Attachments:
Safety and Fencing Plan
6.4. Recommended Adjustments to Special Education Programming for the 2015-2016 School Year
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
President Prola prefaced the presentation by saying, with the number of speaker cards, Ms. Forrester would provide her presentation first, followed by the speakers, and then moving up on the agenda Action Item 12m, Resolution No. 15-19 Reduction of Classified Staff; and Action Item 12v, Approve Recommendation for the Programmatic Adjustments to the Special Education Program at the Secondary Level for the 2015-2016 school year for Board action immediately following Public Comments. Victoria Forrester, Director of Special Education, Student Services and Community Wellness, presented recommendations to the Board of Education for specific adjustments to be made to the special education program for the 2015-2016 academic year. This presentation served as a follow up to the special board meeting and study session that was held on March 31, 2015. The presentation focused on the following two programmatic adjustments: 1) Setting standards for the number of para-educators in our moderate to severe classrooms and 2) Ensuring resource students have access to general education course programming (specifically A-G courses at the high school level) with appropriate supports and scaffolds at the secondary level in the least restrictive environment. Ms. Forrester provided an overview of the work involved in making these decisions, including the commissioning of the FCMAT study and finding results presented to the Board of Education on May 6, 2014; the formation of the Special Education (SPED) Task Force, an overview of the Task Force's comprehensive work, including the creation of a SPED Strategic Plan; and planning for the 2015-2016 school year. Reducing the number of sections of tutorials in the master schedule, the District will be able to ensure the increased availability of Resource Specialist (RSP) teachers to support RSP students in the least restrictive environment. Ms. Forrester also presented information regarding the District's plan for ongoing professional development, job embedded collaboration opportunities and coaching that will be utilized to support para-educators, special educators and general educators through these programmatic adjustments. At the conclusion of the presentation, Superintendent McLaughlin stressed that, "This is not about people; we have wonderful para-educators. This is a systematic issue." "Currently there are three other districts in the area going through this process. This is happening across the state, and it is a difficult process, because it is about personnel." PUBLIC COMMENT Jon Sherr, Ashley Stapleton, Safior Doumani, Lucia Fatore, Carmen Watson, Gail Steele, Jane Steele, Josh Mitchell, Carol Delton, Fawnya Neff, Erik Dewers, Chris Payan, and Rachel DelGaudio shared their concerns, and stories regarding the need for a program that supports and meets the needs of these special and unique students. The speakers urged the Board to "Honor our educators and parents by listening to their concerns with an open mind and allowing their professional and parental options to form yours before you make any decision."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the board utilize the information from this presentation when considering the following two action items: 1) classified reductions of special education paraeducators in the moderate to severe program and 2) the plan for integrating our special education resource students into general education courses with appropriate supports and scaffolds at the secondary level in the least restrictive environment.
Quick Summary/Staff Recommendation
Victoria Forrester, Director of Special Education, Student Services and Community Wellness, will present recommendations to the board of education for specific adjustments to be made to the special education program for the 2015-2016 academic year. This presentation serves as a follow up to the special board meeting and study session on March 31, 2015. The presentation will focus on the following two programmatic adjustments: 1) setting standards for the number of paraeducators in our moderate to severe classrooms and 2) ensuring resource students have access to general education course programming (specifically A-G courses at the high school level) with appropriate supports and scaffolds at the secondary level in the least restrictive environment. Ms. Forrester will present information regarding the district's plan for ongoing professional development, job embedded collaboration opportunities and coaching that will be utilized to support paraeducators, special educators and general educators through these programmatic adjustments.
Policy/Code
Education Code 56362 (6)(e)
Background Information
Victoria Forrester, Director of Special Education, Student Services and Community Wellness, will present recommendations to the board of education for specific adjustments to be made to the special education program for the 2015-2016 academic year. This presentation serves as a follow up to the special board meeting and study session on March 31, 2015. The presentation will focus on the following two programmatic adjustments: 1) setting standards for the number of paraeducators in our moderate to severe classrooms and 2) ensuring resource students have access to general education course programming (specifically A-G courses at the high school level) with appropriate supports and scaffolds at the secondary level in the least restrictive environment. Ms. Forrester will present information regarding the district's plan for ongoing professional development, job embedded collaboration opportunities and coaching that will be utilized to support paraeducators, special educators and general educators through these programmatic adjustments.
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
7. REPORTS
7.1. Correspondence
Minutes:
Trustee Rosato reported receipt of the following emails from March 13, 2015, - April 20, 2015: From Maureen Forney regarding "RE: Interviews/Press Release and "Oil Trains"; from Veronica Sanchez regarding "Garfield Newsletter"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Vacancies"; from Maureen Forney regarding "Berkeley City Council to Show Oil Train Video"; from Robin Michel regarding "Upcoming Early Learning Forum in Tri-City Voice"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Revised Early Dismissal Calendar"; from Brian Feeley regarding "SLHS Booster Crab Feed"; from Jon Sherr regarding "Dental and GSA MOU's Signed"; from Pauline Cutter regarding "Student Transit Pass Program Development Meeting"; from Robin Michel regarding "New Workshops Added to Early Learning Forum"; from Sonal Patel regarding "Final Sign Up Reminder to March 31 Professional Development"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Employees of the Year"; from Kristian Johnsen regarding Keith Hawkins Assembly"; from Carol Alvarez regarding "Autism Awareness"; from Patricia Quinby regarding "Bancroft Newsletters'; from Mary Patterson regarding "Administrative Vacancy"; from Ebado Ismail regarding "April 2015 Bancroft Banner"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Vacancy"; from Laura Aguayo-Guevara regarding "Certificated Job Vacancy"; from Brian Feeley regarding "Spring Break Shutdown Flyer"; from Mike McLaughlin regarding "Spring Break Message from the Superintendent"; from Maureen Forney regarding "Here's What's New About the Phillips' Rail Terminal Project and Oil Trains: Letter to the Editor"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Classified Posting"; from Diane Dove regarding "H2O"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Administrative Vacancy" from Carol Delton regarding "Secondary Special Ed Concerns"; from Maureen Forney regarding "Letter Published in the SL Times"; from Veronica Sanchez regarding "Garfield Newsletter, 4/17/15"; from Mary Patterson regarding "Administrative Vacancy"; from Mark Hamilton regarding "California on the Right Track - Thank You"; from Nancy James regarding "Do You Value and Respect Students and Staff in SDC Classrooms?"; and from Sonal Patel regarding "Instructional Innovator Teaching & Learning EXPO 2015, May 27 at 3:30 p.m."
7.2. Student Board Member Report
Minutes:
Student Board Member Anna Martin updated the Board on activities at the San Leandro High School campus and the Fred T. Korematsu campus. Highlights included: Next week, the school will be honoring Honor Roll students, who have a 3.0 GPA and above. They will be passing out shaved ice during lunch. San Leandro High School's production of "Bye Bye Birdie" opens this Friday, April 24 and runs through May 3. Tickets are $15/General Admission; $8 students or seniors. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows begin at 2:00 p.m. Career Day was Friday, April 17, where over 100 presenters came to speak about their profession to the juniors and seniors. In addition there were workshops on a variety of different topics. The day was beneficial to many of the students.
7.3. Union Representative Reports
Minutes:
There were no Union Representative Reports.
7.4. Superintendent's Report
Minutes:
Superintendent McLaughlin welcomed the new Director of Facilities and Maintenance Aaron Kerrigan to the District, saying that "He will bring a wealth of experience to our District." With regards to the water situation, the Superintendent will have a larger plan to the Board by the end of the week. The Superintendent reported that the District is "closing in on" the completion of the San Leandro High School Athletic Complex. A grand opening is being planned to showcase this wonderful complex, where our students can enjoy and participate in athletics. The Superintendent spoke about ongoing discussions with the City and the Friends of the San Leandro Creek (FSLC) about the District's Cary Drive property. He will be inviting FSLC President Michael Gregory to an upcoming Board meeting to make a presentation about the space and ways it could be used for outdoor learning. The Superintendent hoped that everyone received the mid-year report in the mail. Future reports will be sent out quarterly, along with the State of the District report. "We need to talk about the many amazing things that are happening in this District." He invited everyone to the May 21st State of the District address, which will be held at the Arts Education Center.
8. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.1. Communications Committee
Minutes:
Trustee Gonzalez reported that the Communication Committee met on April 13, 2015. The committee is beginning exploring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), especially around robo calls, logo use, and how social media is used at our school sites. District Consultant Blakely Atherton will be assisting the District through June to help us move these areas along. The committee also discussed the "State of the District" and the best way to promote it, adding that they will be sending out post cards and taking out an ad in the San Leandro Times.
8.2. Curriculum Committee
Minutes:
Trustee Carey reported that the Curriculum Committee met on April 14, 2015, and discussed and approved several new courses: APE Peer Coach, AP Physics 2, Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2, BioHeath Pathways 1, Mandarin 1, Mandarin 2, and Middle School Choir; a course revision for Orchestra, and course title change for English 3AP to English Language & Composition. In addition, the committee approved the Intensive ELA Intervention for 4th-10th grade: New Model; the NGSS Middle School Integrated Pathway Implementation Plan, and Curriculum for Family Life/Human Sexuality (Grades 4-5). The committee reviewed the RSP Tutorial/Life Skills Courses Update and Supplemental Text Selection Process Forms for ELA Secondary.
8.3. Facilities & Technology Committee
Minutes:
Trustee Prola reported that the Facilities & Technology Committee met on April 15, 2015, and discussed and approved several contracts, change orders, and amendments including purchases of Contrax Furnishings for the Student Services Department, fencing and voluntary seismic upgrades for the Student Health & Wellness Center and some day care facilities, which are on the agenda tonight for Board Consideration. Columbine locks are being installed district-wide and the PG&E agreement was signed to redo the transformer to accommodate the solar projects. The committee discussed the revised Bond Projects Expenditures Plan and Updates. Trustee Prola announced that the completion date for the Student Health Center is June 30. Jason Toro, Manager of the Center, is planning on putting together a group of students from the Youth Advisory Commission to help oversee the process for naming the Center.Also, they will be considering naming of the pool and the fields at Bancroft Middle School. The next F&T meeting will be April 29.
9. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
9.1. Eden Area Regional Occupational Program Report
Minutes:
Trustee Carey reported that the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program Governing Board met on April 2, 2015. There was a Student of Month Presentation and San Leandro High School student Renee Soares, who is the dental assisting program, was selected as "Student of the Month" for April. The Board received an update on the Network for Teaching Entrepreneur" Program, saying that our ROP students are doing work plans that are being implemented by local businesses, adding that, "There are 232 students applying to our Business Academy, with only 68 spots." Sophomores from all four of the District schools were invited for a tour of the program site, noting that 623 sophomores from San Leandro High attended. It was also announced that the enrollment for the Eden Area ROP is up to 500 more students than last year. They received a DECA Conference Update reporting that 35 students attended NorCal, 45 attended State, and 14 will be attending the International competition, adding that California will be sending 449 delegates total.
9.2. SELPA Report
Minutes:
Trustee Gonzalez reported that the Mid-Alameda County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) met on April 20, 2015. Highlights included: The eleven school Districts have been looking at the transportation contract. Currently it is a Consortium, not a JPA. Following discussions with legal counsel, it was decided that going to a JPA was not in their best interest. Other considerations include putting out an RFP, or consider allowing for negotiated rates for individual school districts to have different options. Castro Valley Unified School District is currently undergoing a FCMAT Report and is searching for a new Superintendent. With SELPA being housed at their site, skills needed to oversee the SELPA will be an important consideration in the process. Trustee Gonzalez said that, "This was a year of transition," so next year, having two parent meetings and one parent training day are being considered. The committee also voted on new bylaws, which had not been revised since 1995.
10. CONSENT ITEMS
10.1. Approval of Consent Items
Minutes:
Staff pulled Consent Item 11d - Personnel Reports, due to a revision on the Certificated Employees report. With that, the Board approved the Consent Calendar, as amended.
Actions:
Motion
- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Quick Summary/Staff Recommendation

These items are considered routine and may be enacted by a single motion. At the request of any member of the Board, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item.

10.2. Approval of Minutes - March 10, 2015
Attachments:
March 10, 2015, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
10.3. Approval of Minutes - March 20, 2015
Attachments:
Special Board Meeting Minutes - March 20, 2015
10.4. Approval of Minutes - March 31, 2015
Attachments:
March 31, 2015, Special Board Meeting Minutes
10.5. Personnel Reports - Certificated & Classified
Minutes:
Assistant Superintendent John Thompson, Ed.D., noted that there was a revised Personnel Report and copies were made available to the public at the entrance of the Chamber. The Board approved the Personnel Reports, as amended.
Actions:
Motion
- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Attachments:
Certificated Personnel Report
Classified Personnel Report
10.6. Contract Between All City Management Services and the San Leandro Unified School District for Crossing Guard Services for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year
Fiscal Impact

The estimated contract cost is $54,420 with half to be reimbursed from the City of San Leandro. Therefore, the amount to be paid by the District General Fund is $27,210.

TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Staff Recommendation

Approve contract between All City Management Services (ACMS) and the San Leandro Unified School District for crossing guards to be used for the 2015-16 school year.

Quick Summary/Staff Recommendation

 

Board Committee

Not applicable due to an existing mutual agreement

Background Information

Prior to 2009-2010, the City of San Leandro has funded the Crossing Guard Program to ensure that students can safely cross our busy streets as they come to and from school each day. Started in 2009-2010 school year, the District and the City of San Leandro reached agreement to share the cost (50/50) of the crossing guard program. Since then, each party has been committed to sharing the cost. Attached is the renewal contract between the District and All City Management Services (ACMS) for crossing guards for 2015-2016. The estimated total cost of the agreement for 2015-2016 is $50,342.40 ($17.48 per hour) and the City of San Leandro will reimburse the district for half of the cost. The schools covered by this contract are: - Garfield Elementary School - Jefferson Elementary School - Madison Elementary School - McKinley Elementary School - Monroe Elementary School - Roosevelt Elementary School - Washington Elementary School - Wilson Elementary School.

FROM:
Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Operations
Attachments:
ACMS Contract
Crossing Guard Calc
10.7. Acceptance of Donations
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent
 
Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of Acceptance of Donations for April 21, 2015

Policy/Code
BP 3290, Gifts, Grants and Bequests
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Attachments:
Donations April 21, 2015
11. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
11.1. Approval of the new San Leandro Unified School District Logo
Fiscal Impact
$2500 general fund for logo design and development
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
It was noted that the Board was taking action on the Logo design only. The Board approved the new San Leandro Unified District Logo design, noting that staff would bring back two to three color variations for Board consideration to the next meeting in May.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the board of education approve the adoption of the proposed logo that was vetted through a process by the board's communication committee.
Actions:
Motion
Staff recommends that the board of education approve the adoption of the proposed logo that was vetted through a process by the board's communication committee. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Communication Committee 3/16, 4/13 and 4/20
Background Information
The communication committee has engaged in a process to select a new logo for the school district that represents the district's vision and goals while also considering the the tradition of our past and the logo's long term sustainability. The committee engaged in a design and development process to produce the proposed logo for the board to consider. The board will approve the adoption of the new logo and approve its final color scheme using the information from the previous presentation.
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
11.2. District Representative Recommendation to the City of San Leandro Recreation and Parks Commission
TO:
>Board of Education
 
Minutes:
Recreation and Parks Commission Ad Hoc Committee chair, Trustee Gonzalez, provided an overview of the process. The Board Ad Hoc Committee developed an application and interview process to identify one individual to serve in this role. Trustee Gonzalez reported that the committee met and interviewed four candidates and found Ed Shapiro to be a very qualified person to serve as the District's liaison to the Commission. As a result, the committee was recommending him as the individual to serve on the Recreation and Parks Commission. Upon approval by the full Board, the name and contact information of the nominee will be submitted to the City Clerk, who will place the individual's name on the City Council's agenda for appointment to the position. The Board approved the name of Ed Shapiro as the District's representative to the City of San Leandro Recreation and Parks Commission. As the meeting approached the adjournment time of 10:30 p.m., a motion was made by Trustee James and seconded by Trustee Sheridan to extend the meeting to no later than 10:30 p.m. by a 7-0 vote.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the District representative recommendation to the City of San Leandro Recreation and Parks Commission.
Actions:
Motion
Approve the District representative recommendation to the City of San Leandro Recreation and Parks Commission. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Recreation and Parks Commission Representative Ad Hoc Committee - April 9, 2015.
Policy/Code
City of San Leandro Municipal Code Sections 1-3-1105 and 1-3-1115.
Background Information
Historically, the District has an individual who serves as a liaison between the San Leandro Unified School District and the City Recreation and Parks Commission Committee. That seat became vacant when Evelyn Gonzalez resigned the commission after being elected as a Board Trustee on November 2014. The Board Ad Hoc Committee developed an application and interview process to identify one individual to serve in this role. Upon approval of the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation by the full Board, the name and contact information of the nominee will be submitted to the City Clerk, who will place the individual's name on the City Council's agenda for appointment to the position.
FROM:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
11.3. 2013-2014 Fiscal Year Independent Audit Reports - Bonds
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year Independent Audit Reports - Bonds.
Staff Recommendation
Approve Performance Audits for Bond Measure B and Bond Measure M
Background Information
Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Company, LLP,(VTD) has performed a detail audit
FROM:
Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Operations
Attachments:
Measure B and Measure M Audit Reports for 2013-14
11.4. Independent Auditor Contract with Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Co., LLP (VTD)
Fiscal Impact
The cost of the audit is $38,000 from the General Fund and $5,900 each from Measure B and M Funds. This cost will be included in the approved District budget.
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D.,Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Independent Auditor Contract with Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Co., LLP (VTD).
Staff Recommendation
Approve the independent audit contract with Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP (VTD) as the audit firm for the 2014-15 with an option for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years.
Actions:
Motion
Approve the independent audit contract with Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP (VTD) as the audit firm for the 2014-15 with an option for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Finance Committee meeting: December 7, 2011
Policy/Code
Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Circular A-133
Background Information
The State of California requires that school districts have an annual independent audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. The standards are financial and compliance audits contained in the "Government Auditing Standards" issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, Non-Profit Organizations, and "Standards and Procedures for Audits of California K-12 Local Educational Agencies", as prescribed by the State of California. Every three years, a school district is strongly recommended to switch audit firms or auditing partners within the audit firm. In other words, if the District does not switch to a new audit firm, the District should request for a change of partner to lead the audit project. The San Leandro USD's audit contract with VTD expired as of the completion of the 2013-14 Audit work. Due to time constraints, including the issue of the District receiving an extension of their 2013-14 audit, the District was not able to go out for a Request For Proposal (RFP) for audit contracts for the 2014-15 fiscal year. As a result, the Staff is recommending the audit firm of VTD for the 2014-15 Fiscal Year with the change of partner to lead the audit project. The District may choose to go out for an RFP for the 2015-16 audits. The cost of the District audit and the two bond performance audits are as follows: 2014-15 $49,800 (General $38,000; Measure B $5,900 & Measure M $5,900) The scope of the audit is to obtain reasonable assurance that financial statements are free of material misstatement, material errors, fraudulent financial reporting, or misappropriation. The audit will be conducted under the guidelines of government auditing standards as stipulated in the first paragraph.
FROM:
Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent, Business & Operations
Attachments:
Independent Auditor Selection Form 2014-15
District Audit 2014-15
Bond Audit Measure M 2014-15
Bond Audit Measure B 2014-15
11.5. Agreement with Champions to provide an Aftercare Program for Fiscal Years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017
Fiscal Impact
The District will receive rental income from Champions in the amount of $1,055.45 per month. The rental amount will be adjusted annually by the San Francisco Bay Area Consumer Price Index (CPI) percentage.
TO:

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Agreement with Champions to provide an Aftercare Program for Fiscal Years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
Staff Recommendation

Approve the agreement with Champions to provide an aftercare program for the 2015-2016 and the 2016-17 fiscal years.

Actions:
Motion

Approve the agreement with Champions to provide an aftercare program for the 2015-2016 and the 2016-17 fiscal years.

- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Background Information

SLUSD and Champions entered into an Enrichment Program Agreement as of July 2014 to provide before and after school, plus Preschool, and Kindergarten programs for the District.

Now the District and Champions desire to amend the current agreement to include a renewal of the contract for the following two fiscal years from 2015 thru 2017. In addition, the District will contract with Champions for Summer Camp from June 15, 2015 thru August 14, 2015 with an option for Summer Camp in 2016.

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 $1,055.45.

FROM:

Mark Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations

Attachments:
ChampionsContract
11.6. PG&E Agreements, Form 79-280 and Form 79-702, for the Solar Project at San Leandro High School Project No. 13-17, Funded Through Measure M
Fiscal Impact

The project is funded through Measure M, the November 2010 Facilities General Obligation Bond Election. Solar generation will result in a reduction of energy costs.

TO:

Board of Education

 
Minutes:
The Board approved the PG&E Agreements, Form 79-280 and Form 79-702, for the Solar Project at San Leandro High School Project No. 13-17, Funded Through Measure M.
Staff Recommendation

Approve the PG&E agreements Form 79-280 and Form 79-702 and authorize the execution of the agreements by the Superintendent, including the $44,520.46 PG&E payment.

Actions:
Motion

Approve the PG&E agreements Form 79-280 and Form 79-702 and authorize the execution of the agreements by the Superintendent, including the $44,520.46 PG&E payment.

- Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee

Facilities & Technology Committee Meeting, April 15, 2015

Policy/Code

Non Applicable

Background Information

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

At the 12/20/13 Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved the contract, in the amount of $5,965,516, with SunPower Corporation, for the Design and Construction, Operations & Maintenance Agreement and Performance Guarantee (Project #13-17) for Solar Projects at San Leandro High School and Bancroft Middle School.

The interconnection of the 790kW solar generation at the high school requires replacement of an existing 300kVa transformer with a new 750kVa transformer by PG&E.   This replacement is subject to Special Facility charges, pursuant to PG&E?s Rule 21.  Attached are the two agreements PG&E is requiring of the District, for the solar project at San Leandro High School Project No. 13-17:

  1. Form 79-280: Agreement for Installation or Allocation of Special Facilities for Parallel Operation of Nonutility ? Owned Generation and/or Electric Standby Service
  2. Form 79-702: Agreement for Installation or Allocation of Special Facilities for Parallel Operation of Nonutility ? Owned Generation and/or Electric Standby Service

The total payment is $44,520.46, funded through Measure M

FROM:

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Attachments:
PG&E Agreement - Form 79-280
PG&E Agreement - Form 79-702
11.7. CUPCCAA Contract with RQI, Inc. for Door Hardware Installation for the Districtwide Columbine Locks Project
Fiscal Impact

The costs of the approved Measure B projects are funded from the November 2006 Measure B Bond, Bond Savings, as well as State Grants.

TO:

Board of Education

 
Minutes:
The Board approved the CUPCCAA Contract with RQI, Inc. for Door Hardware Installation for the Districtwide Columbine Locks Project.
Staff Recommendation

Approve the CUPCCAA Contract in the amount of $35,000 with RQI, Inc. for the installation of door hardware for the Districtwide Columbine Locks Project.

Actions:
Motion

Approve the CUPCCAA Contract in the amount of $35,000 with RQI, Inc. for the installation of door hardware for the Districtwide Columbine Locks Project.

- Motion made by Evelyn Gonzalez and a seconded by Monique Tate.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee

Facilities & Technology Committee Meeting - April 15, 2015

Policy/Code

In ccordance with the Agreement between the SLUSD Board of Education & the San Leandro Teachers, Association, Article XIV, Item K.

Background Information

Measure B, the $109 million school facilities bond approved by San Leandro voters in 2006, has funded the original project list, as well as several additional projects made possible through savings. One of the Phase II Measure B Savings projects is the district wide Columbine Locks Project, first recommended to the Board of Education on August 20, 2013, and later written into the Bargaining Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education and the San Leandro Teachers Association (SLTA) in Article XIV ? Teacher Safety, (Item K, page 61):

All rooms occupied by SLTA members shall have doors that can be locked from the inside. These locks shall be installed by the beginning of the 2015-16 school year.

The Master Schedule for Measure B Savings Projects, Phase II, which contains the Columbine Locks Project, was presented to the Board on April 1, 2014.

On May 20, 2014, the Board adopted Resolution No. 14-24 to become subject to the Public Contract Code section 22000 et seq., and the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. 

The Act establishes a uniform cost accounting standard and allows for an alternate method for bidding of public works projects (?informal bidding?) by local public agencies. Benefits of becoming subject to uniform public construction cost accounting procedures pursuant to the Act include informal bidding procedures, greater leeway in the execution of public works projects, a streamlined awards process, improved timelines of project completion, and simplified administration.  Under the Act,

1.         No bids are required for projects of $45,000 or less

  • Employees may be used for the projects
  • Allows for negotiated contracts
  • Purchase Orders may be used     

2.         Informal bids may be used for projects of $175,000 or less

  • Contractors must be prequalified, with the list annually update by each November

3.         Formal bidding procedures are required on projects of more than $175,000

The Project is scheduled to begin at the start of the summer break and complete prior to the timeline specified in the current SLTA Agreement.

RQI, Inc. submitted a quote for $35,000 to install hardware for the Columbine Locks project.  Staff reviewed the proposal and found it to be fair and equitable.  As mentioned earlier, under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA), no bids are required for projects of $45,000 or less.

Staff recommends utilization of the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) for installation of the hardware for the Columbine Locks Project and approval of the CUPCCAA Contract with RQI, Inc., in the amount of $35,000 for the installation of door hardware for the Districtwide Columbine Lock Project, funded through Measure B Savings.

FROM:

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Attachments:
RQI Contract
11.8. Ratify Purchase Order #M15-00108 for a GSA Purchase Contract with Wilco Supply for Door Hardware at the Districtwide Columbine Locks Project
Fiscal Impact

The costs of the approved Measure B projects are funded from the November 2006 Measure B Bond, Bond Savings, as well as State Grants.

TO:

Board of Education

 
Minutes:
The Board approved to Ratify Purchase Order #M15-00108 for a GSA Purchase Contract with Wilco Supply for Door Hardware at the Districtwide Columbine Locks Project.
Staff Recommendation

Ratify Purchase Order #M15-00108 for Wilco Supply in the amount of $335,655.26 with GSA Purchase Contract #GS-07F-146-BA for the procurement and delivery of door hardware for the Districtwide Columbine Locks Project.

Actions:
Motion

Ratify Purchase Order #M15-00108 for Wilco Supply in the amount of $335,655.26 with GSA Purchase Contract #GS-07F-146-BA for the procurement and delivery of door hardware for the Districtwide Columbine Locks Project.

- Motion made by Evelyn Gonzalez and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee

Facilities & Technology Committee - April 15, 2015

Policy/Code

In accordance with the Agreement between the SLUSD Board of Education & the San Leandro Teachers, Association, Article XIV, Item K.

Background Information

Measure B, the $109 million school facilities bond approved by San Leandro voters in 2006, has funded the original project list, as well as several additional projects made possible through savings. One of the Phase II Measure B Savings projects is the district wide Columbine Locks Project, first recommended to the Board of Education on August 20, 2013, and later written into the Bargaining Agreement between San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education and the San Leandro Teachers Association (SLTA) in Article XIV ? Teacher Safety, (Item K, page 61):

All rooms occupied by SLTA members shall have doors that can be locked from the inside. These locks shall be installed by the beginning of the 2015-16 school year.

The Master Schedule for Measure B Savings Projects, Phase II, which contains the Columbine Locks Project, was presented to the Board on April 1, 2014.

For the hardware purchase, Staff recommends utilization of a Federal Schedule 84 GSA Contract for procurement and delivery of the hardware.  This delivery method allows relatively rapid procurement at a competitive price. 

In addition to knowing the pricing ahead of time, the other main advantage is that the supplier has already satisfied all the bid advertising, notifications and other requirements of Public Contract Code.  In this case, there is a current Contract between Wilco Supply and the Department of General Services, GSA Contract #GS-07F-146-BA, and this Contract is now available for any public agency, and the San Leandro Unified School District, to use for the purchase of door hardware.  The District purchases directly from Wilco, the supplier, using the GSA unit price list.  Unit prices for all line items associated with this scope of work are to remain firm until November 30, 2015. 

Wilco Supply assisted the District in surveying each of the sites and creating a list of hardware needs.  The GSA Contract unit prices were used for reference in creating a total cost proposal based on the Districtwide hardware needs.  The total hardware cost for the Districtwide Columbine Locks project is $335,655.26.   This cost does not include labor costs for installation which will be presented under separate contract by a different vendor.

Staff recommends ratification of Purchase Order #M15-00108 for $335,655.26 to Wilco Supply for procurement and delivery of the hardware for the Columbine Locks Project, funded through Measure B Savings.

FROM:

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Attachments:
GSP Purchase Contract with Wilco Supply - PO #M15-00108
GSA Unit Prices - Wilco
11.9. Ratify Purchase Order with Contrax Furnishings to Provide & Install Student Services Department Furniture for the Adult Ed Administration Office Seismic Project
Fiscal Impact

The costs of the approved Measure B projects are funded from the November 2006 Measure B Bond, Bond Savings, as well as State Grants.

 

TO:

Board of Education

 
Minutes:
The Board approved to Ratify Purchase Order with Contrax Furnishings to Provide & Install Student Services Department Furniture for the Adult Ed Administration Office Seismic Project.
Staff Recommendation

Ratify the Purchase Order with Contrax Furnishings, in the amount of $20,586.09, for the purchase and installation of Student Services Department furniture for the Adult Ed Administration Office Seismic Project.

Actions:
Motion

Ratify the Purchase Order with Contrax Furnishings, in the amount of $20,586.09, for the purchase and installation of Student Services Department furniture for the Adult Ed Administration Office Seismic Project.

- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee

Facilities & Technology Committee - April 15, 2015

Policy/Code

Non Applicable

Background Information

On July 19, 2011, the Board approved Hohbach-Lewin, Inc. to provide a District-wide seismic evaluation in order to determine whether identified deficiencies under a 1997 seismic evaluation were adequately mitigated under Measure A, and assess recommendations not completed under the 1997 school facilities bond.  In 2011, Hohbach-Lewin reviewed the original construction drawings for buildings in the study which were not included in the previous report.  The Adult Education Administration building at 2255 Bancroft Avenue was not previously evaluated.  The 2011 report included findings that this facility could be considered for the voluntary seismic upgrade program. 

The Adult Ed Admin Seismic Upgrade Project No. 14-14 began December 2014.  At that time, the future occupants and furniture needs were unknown and the project budget did not include furniture.  Subsequently, the Student Services Department moved into the space and received a quote for $20,586.09 from Contrax Furnishings.

Public Contract Code 20111(a) sets a threshold for contracts requiring public bid.  The 2015 limit for the purchase of furniture and equipment is $86,000 and is adjusted annually.  Purchases in excess of that amount require competitive public bidding.

Contrax Furnishings submitted a quote for $20,586.09 and Purchase Order #M15-00112 was issued for that amount.  The purchase was funded by Measure B Project Savings.

FROM:

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Attachments:
Contrax Furnishings - Student Services
11.10. Change Order No. 2 with the MW Logic Lease-Leaseback contract for Project No. 14-06, School Based Health and Wellness Center
Fiscal Impact

The project is funded through multiple sources, including Measure B, Building Fund (Fund 21) and HRSA.

TO:

Board of Education

 
Minutes:
The Board approved Change Order No. 2 with the MW Logic Lease-Leaseback contract for Project No. 14-06, School Based Health and Wellness Center.
Staff Recommendation

Approve Change Order No. 2 to the MW Logic Lease-Leaseback Contract, in the amount of $81,285, for additional asbestos abatement, duct runs, relocating plenums, additional hold downs, seismic blocking, and installing a back flow preventer.

Actions:
Motion

Approve Change Order No. 2 to the MW Logic Lease-Leaseback Contract, in the amount of $81,285, for additional asbestos abatement, duct runs, relocating plenums, additional hold downs, seismic blocking, and installing a back flow preventer.

- Motion made by Evelyn Gonzalez and a seconded by Monique Tate.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Policy/Code

Non Applicable

Background Information

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

On August 12, 2014, the Board of Education approved the construction contract, in the amount of $1,000,000, for the health clinic portion only, with MW Logic, Inc., for Project No.14-06 for the School Based Health Center Construction Project. Board was informed that staff would bring forward a change order for seismic work and demolition of interior walls only ($380,000) for the wellness center portion, which would be funded by Redevelopment Agency funds.

On September 9, 2014, after a staff recommendation that it would be more efficient and cost effective to build the health portion and the wellness center portion concurrently. The Board of Education agreed with the recommendation and approved the transfer of $1.2 million from the Developer Fee/Redevelopment Fund (Fund 25) to the Building Fund (Fund 21) in order to complete the entire project in one phase.

Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $1,408,491, to the lease lease-back contract with MW Logic, Inc., is for completion of both portions of the School Based Health and Wellness Center, and increases the contract to a total of $2,408,49.

Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $66, 453, to the lease lease-back contract with MW Logic, Inc., is compensate MW Logic for the truss repair, asbestos abatement, revising wall ties, locating the sewer, and removing a draft stop.

Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $81,285, to the lease lease-back contract with MW Logic, Inc., will compensate MW Logic for addressing unforeseen conditions, including 1)additional asbestos abatement discovered in the mastic used to attach the existing mirrors, 2)additional duct runs that are necessary but not shown on the as-builts, 3)relocating two supply plenums that were not shown correctly on the as-builts, 5)installing a back flow preventer required by EBMUD, 6) additional seismic blocking and hold downs.

Staff is forecasting a third change order to address the remaining additional costs (approximately $143,000) which will be brought before the Board at a future time. 

FROM:

Mike McLaughin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Attachments:
Change Order No. 2 to the MW Logic Lease-Leaseback Contract
11.11. Amendment No. 12 to the Jeffery E. Wong Architectural Design Services Contract for Additional City ADA compliance of the Voluntary Seismic Upgrade Projects and Various Site Fencing
Fiscal Impact

Funded through Bond Measure B savings

TO:

Board of Education

 
Minutes:
The Board approved Amendment No. 12 to the Jeffery E. Wong Architectural Design Services Contract for Additional City ADA compliance of the Voluntary Seismic Upgrade Projects and Various Site Fencing.
Staff Recommendation

Approve Amendment No. 12, in the amount of $83,000, for a total amended contract amount of $1,032,290, to the Jeffery E. Wong Architectural Design Services Contract for Design services as required to develop plans for security fencing and associated school district issues of DSA and City code compliance.

Actions:
Motion

Approve Amendment No. 12, in the amount of $83,000, for a total amended contract amount of $1,032,290, to the Jeffery E. Wong Architectural Design Services Contract for Design services as required to develop plans for security fencing and associated school district issues of DSA and City code compliance.

- Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee

Facilities & Technology Committee - April 15, 2015

Policy/Code

Non Applicable

Background Information

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 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
  • Amendment No. 10 in the amount of $7,000 on July 22, 2014
  • Amendment No. 11 in the amount of $12,500 on January 13, 2015

This Amendment No. 12, in the amount of $83,000, is to provide design services as required to develop plans for security fencing and other school district ADA concerns requiring additional design and consultation by the City of San Leandro to cover ADA path of travel code requirements. Scope of work to cover up to seven school sites to be evaluated for fencing design to enhance the frontage appearance and provide the ability of site staff to ?close down? site access in case of threat or emergency. These designs will also require administrative services for processing through DSA.

Contract Summary

Amend. No. Description Amendment Amount Contract Running Total
0 Original contract

n/a

$651,000

1 Structural engineering for rooftop units

$34,100 

$685,100

2 Additional Mechanical /Electrical engineering

$5,720

$690,820

3 Structural engineering for closet seismic anchoring

$1,650

$692,470

4 Increased ADA access, post & beam,  activity rm.

$50,520

$742,990

5 Add shops to Painting & Lighting project

$20,000

$762,990

6 Remove worn out & failed seating, new flooring

$5,500

$768,490

7 Additional Architectural Services for the John Muir Renovation Project: John Muir Adult Modular Classroom and associated site work

$48,000

$816,490

8 Additional Architectural Services for the San Leandro Adult School Phase III Modular Classroom and associated site work

$6,300

$822,790

9 Voluntary Seismic Upgrade design and construction administration services for Madison Elementary School, the IMC Building, the District Maintenance and Operations Building, The Admin/Shop Building and Warehouse Building, and the San Leandro Adult School Admin. Building on Bancroft Avenue

$107,000

$929,790

10 Voluntary Seismic Upgrade design and construction administration services for John Muir Adult Modular Classroom  mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and additional construction administration services to renovate the existing facilities restrooms to meet City required ADA compliance

$7,000

$936,790

11 Voluntary Seismic Upgrade design and construction administration services for the San Leandro Adult School Administration Building and Storage Building: demolition plans, electrical renovation and new fencing

$12,500

$949,290

12 Design services as required to develop plans for security fencing and other school district issues of ADA concerns requiring additional design and consultation by the City of San Leandro. These designs will also require administrative services for processing through DSA.

$83,000

1,032,290

 

FROM:

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Attachments:
Amendment No. 12 to Jeffery E. Wong Architects
11.12. Revised Bond Projects Expenditure Plan
TO:

Board of Education

 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Revised Bond Projects Expenditure Plan.
Staff Recommendation

Approve the recommendation from F&T Committee to revise the Bond program. 

Actions:
Motion

Approve the recommendation from F&T Committee to revise the Bond program. 

- Motion made by Evelyn Gonzalez and a seconded by Lance James.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee

Facilities & Technology Committee - April 15, 2015

Policy/Code

Non Applicable

Background Information

It is requested that the Board approve the F&T Committee recommendation to revised the Bond program as follows:

Bond Projects Amount Comments
Bancroft Painting

 500,000.00

New Project
Bancroft Parking Lot Repair

 250,000.00

New project
Deferred Maintenance

 450,000.00

Board Approved
Door Replacement, Bancroft

 300,000.00

On Future Project list
Fencing

 800,000.00

Board Approved
Health/Wellness Center

 300,000.00

Budget Augmentation
McKinley/Muir AC

 1,200,000.00

New Project
Muir Parking Lot Irrigation

 500,000.00

Complete Design
Additional Security Cameras

 300,000.00

Board Approved
Portable ramps

 40,000.00

On Future Project list
Total

 4,640,000.00

 

 

FROM:

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

11.13. Resolution No. 15-19 Reduction of Classified Staff
Fiscal Impact
Reduction of the site based positions will result in a cost savings to school site budgets of approximately $194,419. Reduction of the district funded moderate/severe para educator positions will result in a cost savings to the district's unrestricted general fund of approximately $360,000.
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board adopted Resolution No. 15-19 Reduction of Classified Staff.
Staff Recommendation
Approve Resolution No.15-19 eliminating site funded classified positions and district funded para-educator positions.
Actions:
Motion
Approve Resolution No.15-19 eliminating site funded classified positions and district funded para-educator positions. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Policy/Code
California Education Code Sections 45308 and 45117
Background Information
Approval of Resolution #15-19 would eliminate two types of positions: 1) site funded positions that might not be funded for the following school year by individual school sites; and 2) district funded special education para educator positions. Each school year, school sites use site funds to pay for classified positions to enhance their educational programs. Use of these funds must be approved by school site councils annually and may change from year to year depending on the needs of the school sites. As a precaution these employees will be issued layoff notices in case site councils do not approve the funding of these positions for the next school year. If site councils choose to continue funding these positions, the layoff notices will be rescinded. In addition to the potential site funded position reductions, staff is also recommending that 18 moderate/severe para educator positions be eliminated. Earlier in the 2015-16 school year, the district hired the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) to review our increasing expenditures in our Special Education programs. One of the findings of the FCMAT study was that we are staffing our moderate/severe classrooms with many more para educators than is considered the functional industry standard. This standard is the assignment of two para educators to each moderate to severe class, each of which has approximately 10-12 students. Currently we have approximately 3.7 para educators per moderate/severe classroom. (This average does not include additional "1 to 1" para educators assigned to classrooms to assist individual students with their individual needs.) Elimination of 18 full time equivalent (FTE) positions, will allow the district to staff these classrooms at the industry standard of two para educators per classroom.
FROM:
John Thompson, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Attachments:
Resolution #15-19 Reducing and/or Eliminating Classified Positions
11.14. Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
TO:
Michael McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
Actions:
Motion
Adopt the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Not Applicable
Policy/Code
Not Applicable
Background Information
A Declaration of Need must be approved at a public meeting of the Board of Education certifying that there is an insufficient number of certificated persons who meet the district's specified employment criteria for the positions listed on the attached form. The Declaration of Need allows the District to hire fully credentialed teachers in the shortage areas of Mathematics, Science, Special Education and CLAD. The District is declaring that it has implemented a process for conducting a diligent search that includes distributing job announcements, and contacting college and university placement centers. The District is also certifying that it made a reasonable effort to recruit fully credentialed teachers. Upon Board approval of the recommendation, documents will be forwarded to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Declaration remains in force until June 30, 2016.
FROM:
John Thompson, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Attachments:
Declaration of Need 2015-16 school year
11.15. Approval of Temporary Services through Office Team for Support to the Educational Services and Business and Operations Departments
Fiscal Impact
The hourly rate for temporary services from office team is $32.40 per hour. The total cost for these services will be offset by the differential pay from the employees on leave.
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Temporary Services through Office Team for Support to the Educational Services and Business and Operations Departments.
Staff Recommendation
Approve temporary services through OfficeTeam to provide support to the Educational Services and Business and Operations departments.
Actions:
Motion
Approve temporary services through OfficeTeam to provide support to the Educational Services and Business and Operations departments. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Monique Tate.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Background Information
Two of the administrative assistant positions that support the Educational Services Department and the Business and Operations Department are currently vacant due to leaves of absence. When absences in these positions have occurred in the past, the district has contracted with OfficeTeam to provide temporary services to fill these positions. These temporary services are again needed to fill these vacancies and could be needed through October 2015.
FROM:
John Thompson, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent
11.16. Approval of Adjustment to the Theater Facilities Supervisor Position
Fiscal Impact
Increasing this position from a 80% position to a 100% position will cost approximately $22,872. This cost will be offset in part by the increased rental usage of the AEC.
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Adjustment to the Theater Facilities Supervisor Position.
Staff Recommendation
Approve an increase in the Theater Facilities Supervisor position from 80% to 100%.
Actions:
Motion
Approve an increase in the Theater Facilities Supervisor position from 80% to 100%. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Background Information
When the SLHS Arts Education Center (AEC) opened, a part-time theater facilities supervisor position was created to help manage and facilitate use of this facility. Since that time use of the center has increased significantly. Currently, the year round use of this facility warrants a full-time facilities director.
FROM:
John Thompson, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
11.17. Approval of Increases to the SLUSD Adult Education Instructor Hourly Rates
Fiscal Impact
Approximate increase to Adult School budget $35,000
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Increases to the SLUSD Adult Education Instructor Hourly Rates.
Staff Recommendation
Approve an increase in the hourly rates for adult eduction teachers consistent to the increase given to other employee groups.
Actions:
Motion
Approve an increase in the hourly rates for adult eduction teachers consistent to the increase given to other employee groups. - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Policy/Code
Government Code 3547
Background Information
Earlier in the 2014-15 school year, a 3.25% salary increase was approved by the Board of Education for SLTA, CSEA, and unrepresented employee groups. Approval of this item will increase the hourly rates for adult education instructors by 3.25%, effective September 11, 2014. If approved, the new rates will be as follows: Years of Service Current Hourly Rates Proposed Hourly Rates 0-3 yrs. $34.13 $35.24 4-6 yrs. $34.65 $35.78 7-9 yrs. $35.34 $36.49 10+ yrs. $36.22 $37.40 Non-Credential rate $30.25 $31.23 Non-Teaching rate $28.40 $29.32
FROM:
John Thompson, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent
11.18. Resolution No.15-15 Designating May 6, 2015 - May 12, 2015, as National Nurses' Week and May 6, 2015, as School Nurses' Day
TO:
Michael McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board adopted Resolution No.15-15 Designating May 6, 2015 - May 12, 2015, as National Nurses' Week and May 6, 2015, as School Nurses' Day.
Staff Recommendation
Approve Resolution No. 15-15 Designating May 6, 2015 - May 12, 2015, as National Nurses' Week and May 6, 2015 as School Nurses' Day.
Actions:
Motion
Approve Resolution No. 15-15 Designating May 6, 2015 - May 12, 2015, as National Nurses' Week and May 6, 2015 as School Nurses' Day. - Motion made by Monique Tate and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Not Applicable
Policy/Code
Not Applicable
Background Information
The adoption of Resolution #15-15 acknowledges the valuable contributions made by our registered nurses to students, parents and staff. Our nurses spend their days performing a myriad of tasks, including education of staff and families to meet students? needs. The resolution expresses the Board of Education's appreciation to the registered nurses of the District. This resolution also acknowledges their dedication, professionalism and commitment to the health care needs and health care education of our students. School Nurses Week ends on May 12, 2015, in acknowledgment of the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
FROM:
John Thompson, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent
Attachments:
Resolution #15-15 National Nurses' Week and School Nurses' Day
11.19. Resolution No. 15-16 Designating May 4-8, 2015 as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 13, 2015, as Day of the Teacher
TO:
Michael McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board adopted Resolution No. 15-16 Designating May 4-8, 2015 as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 13, 2015, as Day of the Teacher.
Staff Recommendation
Approve Resolution No. 15-16 Designating May 4-8, 2015, as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 13, 2015, as Day of the Teacher.
Actions:
Motion
Approve Resolution No. 15-16 Designating May 4-8, 2015, as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 13, 2015, as Day of the Teacher. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Not Applicable
Policy/Code
Not Applicable
Background Information
The Legislature of the State of California has designated May 13, 2015, as the annual Day of the Teacher, and the national PTA celebrates May 4-8, 2015, as Teacher Appreciation Week. To recognize and further extend these acknowledgements, the San Leandro Unified School District has designated May 13, 2015, as the Day of the Teacher and May May 4-8, 2015, as Teacher Appreciation Week. The resolution expresses the Board of Education's appreciation to the teachers and other certificated staff of the San Leandro Unified School District in serving the varied needs of the students attending our schools. The Resolution also acknowledges the dedication, professionalism and performance of certificated employees who have committed their skills, talents and energies to meet the needs of their students.
FROM:
John Thompson, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent
Attachments:
Resolution #15-16 Teacher Appreciation Week and Day of the Teacher
11.20. Resolution No. 15-17 Designating May 18-22, 2015 as Classified School Employees' Week
TO:
Michael McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board adopted Resolution No. 15-17 Designating May 18-22, 2015 as Classified School Employees' Week.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 15-17 Designating May 18-22, 2015, as Classified School Employees' Week.
Actions:
Motion
Adopt Resolution No. 15-17 Designating May 18-22, 2015, as Classified School Employees' Week. - Motion made by Monique Tate and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Not Applicable
Policy/Code
Not Applicable
Background Information
The adoption of the Resolution #15-17 acknowledges the valuable contributions made by our classified staff (Alameda Buildings and Trades Council, Teamster Local No 856 and the California School Employees Association, Chapter #94) to students, parents and staff. Our classified staff spend their days performing a myriad of tasks to meet the students? needs. The resolution expresses the Board of Education's appreciation to all classified staff in the District. This resolution also acknowledges their dedication, professionalism and commitment to the administrative needs of our students.
FROM:
John Thompson, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent
Attachments:
Resolution #15-17 Classified School Employees' Week
11.21. Resolution 15-18 Designating May 25-29, 2015 as Management Employees' Week
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board adopted Resolution 15-18 Designating May 25-29, 2015 as Management Employees' Week.
Staff Recommendation
Approve Resolution 15-18 designating May 25-29, 2015 as Management Employees' Week.
Actions:
Motion
Approve Resolution 15-18 designating May 25-29, 2015 as Management Employees' Week. - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Not Applicable
Policy/Code
Not Applicable
Background Information
The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) is in support of a resolution acknowledging Management Employees? Week. The resolution expresses the Board of Education's appreciation of the certificated and classified management staff serving the students, parents and staff of the San Leandro Unified School District. This resolution also acknowledges their leadership, dedication and commitment to the meeting needs of our students.
FROM:
John Thompson, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent
Attachments:
Resolution #15-18 Management Employees' Week
11.22. Approve Recommendations for the Programmatic Adjustments to the Special Education Program at the Secondary Level for the 2015-2016 school year
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Recommendations for the Programmatic Adjustments to the Special Education Program at the Secondary Level for the 2015-2016 school year.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the board of education approve the adjustments highlighted in the previous presentation in order to ensure that our resource program students at the secondary level have full access to general education course programming in the least restrictive environment with appropriate support and scaffolds. Staff also recommends that the board approve resource students being scheduled in a way that maximizes access to A-G course programming in the least restrictive environment with the appropriate supports and scaffolds specifically at the high school level. Lastly, staff recommends that the board approve that district leadership appropriately schedule Special Education teachers to provide the support necessary for the integration of our resource program students in the least restrictive environment.
Actions:
Motion
Staff recommends that the board of education approve the adjustments highlighted in the previous presentation in order to ensure that our resource program students at the secondary level have full access to general education course programming in the least restrictive environment with appropriate support and scaffolds. Staff also recommends that the board approve resource students being scheduled in a way that maximizes access to A-G course programming in the least restrictive environment with the appropriate supports and scaffolds specifically at the high school level. Lastly, staff recommends that the board approve that district leadership appropriately schedule Special Education teachers to provide the support necessary for the integration of our resource program students in the least restrictive environment. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Curriculum Committee Meeting 4/14
Policy/Code
Education Code 56362 (6)(e)
Background Information
As a follow up to the board study session on March 31, 2015 and the presentation in this meeting's agenda, the district seeks to implement programmatic adjustments that ensure resource students have access to general education course programming (specifically A-G courses at the high school level) with appropriate supports and scaffolds at the secondary level in the least restrictive environment. The district also plans to appropriately schedule Special Education teachers to provide the support necessary for the integration of our resource program students in the least restrictive environment.
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
11.23. 2014-2015 Non-Public School/Agency Contracts
Fiscal Impact
$23,580.20 - Special Education funds.
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the 2014-2015 Non-Public School/Agency Contracts.
Staff Recommendation

Approve non-public school/agency contracts as listed for the 2014-2015 school year.

Actions:
Motion

Approve non-public school/agency contracts as listed for the 2014-2015 school year.

- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Evelyn Gonzalez.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Not Applicable
Policy/Code
Education Code: 56365(a) Education Code: 56361(3) Education Code: 56366
Background Information

New non-public school placement and agency contracts for the school year 2014-2015. 

 

Student # DOB Cost Location
# 1 4/27/12

$1,828.20

Bright Path Therapists
# 2 5/25/99

$2,200.00

Communication Works
# 3 9/12/99

$14,212.00

Seneca Family of Agencies
# 4 1/6/95 $5,340.00 STARS HS

 

Total

 

 

$23,580.20

 

 

FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Attachments:
Bright Path Therapists
Communication Works
Seneca Family of Agencies
STARS HS
11.24. Approval of Stipend Agreement Provided by the Partnership for Children & Youth (PCY) to San Leandro Unified School District
Fiscal Impact

There is no financial implication to the District.

TO:

Mike McLauglin, Ed.D., Superintendent

 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Stipend Agreement Provided by the Partnership for Children & Youth (PCY) to San Leandro Unified School District.
Staff Recommendation

Approve the $20,000 Stipend Agreement provided by the Partnership for Children & Youth (PCY) to San Leandro Unified School District March 1, 2015, to October 21, 2015.

Actions:
Motion

Approve the $20,000 Stipend Agreement provided by the Partnership for Children & Youth (PCY) to San Leandro Unified School District March 1, 2015, to October 21, 2015.

- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Monique Tate.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee

N/A

Policy/Code

N/A

Background Information

The agreement describes the stipend provided by the Partnership for Children & Youth (PCY) to San Leandro Unified School District for involvement in Expanded Learning 360?/365 is an initiative to improve the consistency of social-emotional learning (SEL) practices across expanded learning and school-day environments. 

After school and summer programs are a proven resource for school district's that want to strengthen students' social-emotional learning (SEL) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) skills.  They provide additional funding, staffing, expertise and time.  Used strategically - with a plan for aligning ad complementing a school day learning - these expended learning time (ELT) programs can have a dramatic impact on students' learning.

Partnership for Children & Youth (PCY) will provide intensive TA to select districts to better integrate their expended learning, SEL and CCSS infrastructure and practices. This work will include facilitated meetings to align goals and strengthen communication across departments that often operate in silos.  Planning will also take into consideration professional development needs and site-level strategies that increase coordination and communication from school-day to expanded learning staff.

Specific work will include:

  • Facilitated planning meetings between district staff and their ELT partner organizations
  • Development of an action plan with strategies and next steps for improved alignment at the district and site level
  • Up to $20,000 stipends per district for staff and travel time

The Partnership will:

  • Facilitate planning conversations including assessing current strengths and challenges, planning for improvement, and implementing strategies
  • Support action plan development in each district
  • Introduce districts to high quality materials an resources to strengthen practices
FROM:

Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.E., Deputy Superintendent

Attachments:
Partnership for Children & Youth Stipend Agreement
11.25. Contract Services between Strategic Consultation for Schools and the San Leandro Unified School District
Fiscal Impact
$77,700.00
TO:
Michael McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Contract Services between Strategic Consultation for Schools and the San Leandro Unified School District.
Staff Recommendation
Approve Phase Two contract between Strategic Consultation for Schools and the San Leandro Unified School District in order to implement improvements in the district's Special Education programming, services, and operations.
Actions:
Motion
Approve Phase Two contract between Strategic Consultation for Schools and the San Leandro Unified School District in order to implement improvements in the district's Special Education programming, services, and operations. - Motion made by Vince J. Rosato and a seconded by Leo Sheridan.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
Attachments:
Strategic Consultation for Schools
11.26. Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Unified School District and Seneca Family of Agencies for 2014-2015 school year.
Fiscal Impact
Special Education funds.
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Unified School District and Seneca Family of Agencies for 2014-2015 school year.
Staff Recommendation
Approve Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Unified School District and Seneca Family of Agencies to provide mental health counseling and clinical intervention specialist.
Actions:
Motion
Approve Memorandum of Understanding between San Leandro Unified School District and Seneca Family of Agencies to provide mental health counseling and clinical intervention specialist. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Not Applicable
Policy/Code
Not Applicable
Background Information
Not Applicable
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Attachments:
Seneca Family of Agencies
11.27. Adoption of iMatter: Puberty, Gender, and Fairness and Puberty Talk as Family Life/ Human Sexuality Curriculum for 4th and 5th grade
Fiscal Impact
The materials are publicly available and free of charge, except for minor copy costs.
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the adoption of iMatter: Puberty, Gender, and Fairness and Puberty Talk as Family Life/ Human Sexuality Curriculum for 4th and 5th grade.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of iMatter; Puberty, Gender, and Fairness and Puberty Talk as Family Life/ Human Sexuality Curriculum for 4th and 5th grade.
Board Committee
The Board Curriculum Committee examined the materials during the April 14, 2015 meeting.
Policy/Code
BP 6142.8 Comprehensive Health Education EC 51930-39 The California Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Act
Background Information
The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Equity has been working in consultation with classroom teachers and health education curriculum specialists to select an updated curriculum for Family Life and Human Sexuality for 4th-5th grade that aligned with Education Code and our recently adopted 6th-8th grade curriculum. This new curriculum provides updated materials and training for our 4th-5th grade students related to Family Life and Human Sexuality. The new iMatter curriculum titles are the following for each of the grades: 4th Grade- Puberty, Gender, and Fairness; 5th Grade- Puberty Talk. Parents will have an annual opportunity to review the curriculum in advance. In addition, parents have the right to have their students opt out of the instruction and activities related to this topic.
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
Attachments:
Adoption of i Matter; Puberty, Gender, and fairness and Puberty Talk as Family Life/Human Sexuality
11.28. Approval of new courses, course revisions and course title changes for middle and high schools
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D, Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved New Courses, Course Revisions and Course Title Changes for Middle and High Schools.
Staff Recommendation
Staff Recommends approval of the following new courses, course revisions, and course title changes for our middle and high schools courses: Adaptive Physical Education Peer Coach, AP Physics 2, Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2, BioHealth Pathways 1, Mandarin 1, Mandarin 2, Middle School Choir; Course Revision: Orchestra; and Course Title Change: English Language & Composition
Actions:
Motion
Staff Recommends approval of the following new courses, course revisions, and course title changes for our middle and high schools courses: Adaptive Physical Education Peer Coach, AP Physics 2, Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2, BioHealth Pathways 1, Mandarin 1, Mandarin 2, Middle School Choir; Course Revision: Orchestra; and Course Title Change: English Language & Composition - Motion made by Ron Carey and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
Board Committee
Board Curriculum Committee Meeting, April 14, 2015
Policy/Code
BP 6143
Background Information
The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Equity is working with secondary school teachers and administrators to realign our current courses and develop new courses to reflect shifts towards Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, 21st Century Learning Skills, and A-G eligibility requirements. These new courses, course revisions, course title changes reflect the on-going course alignment work the district is conducting.
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D, Deputy Superintendent
Attachments:
Middle School Choir
Orchestra
English Language & Composition
Spanish For Spanish Speakers 2
BioHealth Pathways 1
Mandarin 1
Mandarin 2
AP Physics
Adapted Physical Education
11.29. Proposed Stipulated Expulsion case #E06-14/15
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Proposed Stipulated Expulsion for Case #E06-14/15.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Services for the Proposed Stipulated Expulsion case #E06-14/15.
Actions:
Motion
Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Services for the Proposed Stipulated Expulsion case #E06-14/15. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
11.30. Proposed Stipulated Expulsion for case # E07-14/15
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Proposed Stipulated Expulsion for Case #07-14/15.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Services for the Proposed Stipulated Expulsion for case # E07-14/15.
Actions:
Motion
Approve the recommendation from the Director of Student Services for the Proposed Stipulated Expulsion for case # E07-14/15. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Vince J. Rosato.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
11.31. Proposed Termination of Stipulated Expulsion Order E09-13/14
TO:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent
 
Minutes:
The Board approved the Proposed Termination of Stipulated Expulsion Order E09-13/14.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the termination of Expulsion order E09-13/14 whose current whereabouts is unknown and who is at least eighteen years of age and has had four or more years to complete his High School Education.
Actions:
Motion
Approve the termination of Expulsion order E09-13/14 whose current whereabouts is unknown and who is at least eighteen years of age and has had four or more years to complete his High School Education. - Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
FROM:
Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
12.1. Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures (including Valenzuela Settlement Requirement) Quarterly Report: January-March 2015
TO:

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

 
Minutes:
The Board received for information the Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures (including Valenzuela Settlement Requirement) Quarterly Report: January-March 2015.
Staff Recommendation

Receive for information the Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures (including Valenzuela Settlement Requirement) Quarterly Report: January-March 2015.

Policy/Code

California Education Code Section 35186

Background Information

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

FROM:

Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services

Attachments:
Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report: January-March 2015
12.2. Investment Report for the Months of October and November 2014
TO:
Board of Education
 
Minutes:
The Board received for information the Investment Report for the Months of October and November 2014.
Staff Recommendation

The Board to review the investment report for the months of October and November 2014.

Background Information

Government Code Sections 53630-53686 govern the investments of Local Agencies such as county, city, a community college district, or other public agency with their local treasurer. Although not required by law, the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) recommends that each local education agency (LEA) report the status of the county treasurer?s investment portfolio to their respective boards. The Business Services Department will continue to present the investment report to the Board of Education on a quarterly basis.

FROM:
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent
Attachments:
Investment Report October 2014
Investment Report November 2014
13. FUTURE BUSINESS
13.1. Consensus Items
Fiscal Impact

Non Applicable

TO:

Board of Education

 
Minutes:
Trustee Rosato asked that the District and sites consider applying for Distinguished School Recognition and Golden Globe Awards (consensus received)
Staff Recommendation

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

Board Committee
Non Applicable
Policy/Code

Board Bylaws 

Background Information

At the February 25, 2014, at the request of Trustee Rosato, it was the consensus of the Board to include an on-going list of items that the needed additional information or action on the agenda so that follow-up would be completed in a timely manner.  The Consensus Request Summary spreadsheet is attached for your information. The spreadsheet will be provided to the Board at every Board meeting for continued review and consideration.  Detailed information regarding items on the spreadsheet will be attached as it becomes available.   

FROM:

Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D., Superintendent

Attachments:
School Board Requests Spreadsheet April 21, 2015
14. ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Minutes:
Trustee Carey will be attending Bye Bye Birdie this weekend. He reminded the Board that Friday, May 1, is "Drakes First Friday," benefiting Bancroft and John Muir Middle Schools. Student Board member Martin was pleased to see that the enrollment at the Eden Area ROP was growing and would like to see the high school promote this program more. Ms. Martin said that she recently visited some colleges that she had been accepted to. When her parents called the school to excuse her absences, they were told that "visiting colleges is not a legitimate excuse for an absence." Trustee Prola explained that the state only pays for absences due to illness. When asked, Ms. Martin announced that she would be attending Temple University in Philadelphia and studying Public Heath. Trustee Tate reported that she attended the following events: Hewlett Packard's 39th African American Day on March 26, along with about 20 San Leandro High School juniors and seniors; On March 27 an assembly at the high school where she heard motivational speaker Keith Hawkins; On April 16, the Joint Alameda County Office of Education, Contra Costa County and California School Boards Association meeting (along with Trustees Gonzalez, Prola, and Rosato; and on April 17, Career Day at the high school. Upcoming events include a Job Fair at the Alameda County Office of Education and "Administrative Professionals Day" on April 22. Trustee Sheridan reported that tomorrow, April 22, is the San Leamdro Education Foundation Habit Burger fundraiser benefiting James Monroe Elementary. The elementary schools Open House will be this Thursday. James Monroe will be having their Spring Carnival and Car Show on Saturday, May 16. Trustee Gonzalez reported that, on two visits to the high school, the sprinklers have come on at 4 p.m. She thanked the Curriculum Committee for the new courses, particularly Mandarin being offered at the high school. She also attended the assembly featuring Keith Hawkins. Trustee Gonzalez, along with Trustee Prola, had the opportunity to attend a presentation by the Chancellor of Chabot College. One of the topics addressed was college readiness. She attended the School Readiness Day. She also went to Career Day at the high school. Trustee Gonzalez attended the "State of the City" Address and felt proud that the schools were mentioned. She announced the following upcoming events: "The San Leandro Sports Foundation sponsored "City-Wide Track Meet," May 2, at Burrell Field; American Cancer Society "Relay for Life" is at the Marina, May 30-31, Cherry Festival is June 6. Trustee James attended CTA's "We Honor Ours" (W.H.O.) Awards" where San Leandro High School history teacher Valerie Sowers received an award. Trustee James will be at a political action training this coming weekend. He also announced that his son would be joining his sister at the University of Mary Washington in Virgina next year. Trustee Rosato reported that it was mentioned at the joint Alameda County/Contra Costa County School Boards Association meeting that the 2015-2016 CSBA Master in Governance Courses will be held at the Alameda County Office Education. He provided a presentation at the African American Business Council meeting. Trustee Rosato also said that at the W.H.O. awards, he was elected as one of the CTA/NEA Retired delegates for Region 1. Trustee Prola reported that he thoroughly enjoyed the Scholarship Foundation dinner. She participated in the "Big Read" at the library. This Thursday, April 23, is the Annual Fundraiser, "Jazz It Up" for Building Futures with Women and Children, an organization that helps homeless and battered women and children, adding that they are asking for donations of dishes. She reminded the Board that in addition to participating in the Cherry Festival Parade, the District will have a booth. Trustee Prola also attended the opening meeting of the Secondary Design Team.
15. ANNOUNCEMENT
15.1. Board of Education Meetings
Quick Summary/Staff Recommendation
  • Regular Board Meeting - May 5, 2015
  • Regular Board Meeting - May 19, 2015
  • Regular Board Meeting - June 2, 2015
  • Regular Board Meeting - June 23, 2015

 

16. ADJOURNMENT*
16.1. Time
Minutes:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Actions:
Motion
- Motion made by Lance James and a seconded by Ron Carey.
Vote:
Yes Lance James.
Yes Ron Carey.
Yes Diana Prola.
Yes Vince J. Rosato.
Yes Evelyn Gonzalez.
Yes Leo Sheridan.
Yes Monique Tate.
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( Original )
PresentJohn Thompson, Ed.D.
PresentLaura Aguayo-Guevara
PresentLance James
PresentRon Carey
PresentDiana Prola
PresentVince J. Rosato
PresentMichael McLaughlin, Ed.D.
PresentRosanna Mucetti, Ed.D.
PresentAnna Martin
PresentMark Martinelli
PresentEvelyn Gonzalez
PresentLeo Sheridan
PresentMonique Tate

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