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CUSD Will Hold Their Regular Board Meeting, Monday October 21st
San Andreas, CA...CUSD will hold their Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, October 21st. They will start off at 4:30pm with a Closed Session then follow with an Open Session at 5:30pm. Full agenda is enclosed...
Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, in
order to participate in the board meeting, should contact the Superintendent in writing. (Gov. code
54953.2, 54954.1)
Members of the Public may request an item be placed on the agenda. The agenda request form is
available on the CUSD website, www.calaveras.k12.ca.us, under forms, public. Agenda requests must be
received at the District Office no later than 9:00 a.m., Monday, one week before the Board meeting.
Forms can also be requested by calling (209) 754-2300.
All Board meetings are tape recorded.
Regular Meeting
of the Board of Trustees
Tuesday,
October 21, 2014
Calaveras Unified School District
3304 Highway 12
San Andreas, CA 95249
IMC Training Room
(209) 754-2300
4:30 P.M. – Closed Session
5:30 P.M. – Open Session
Closed Session – Following Open Session (Optional)
District Office (209) 754-2300
Fax: (209) 754-2215
BOARD MEMBERS:
Karan Bowsher
Evan Garamendi
Gregory Gustafson
Zerrall McDaniel
Sherri Reusche
Website:
www.calaveras.k12.ca.us
Mark Campbell
Superintendent
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to provide all individuals with the tools needed to become lifelong learners who responsibly participate in our diverse society
(Please turn off cell phones prior to the start of the meeting)
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
Approve the October 21, 2014 agenda.
4. Announcement of Closed Session Items a) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mark Campbell in regard to negotiations with CSEA
(Gov. Code 54957.6)
b) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mark Campbell in regard to negotiations with CUEA (Gov. Code 54957.6)
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
October 21, 2014
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - CONTINUED
c) Student Discipline Matters (Gov. Code 54954.5)
1. AHP 2014/15-01
5. Public Comments
At this time, visitors may comment on closed session items appearing on the agenda. This is not the time for discussion or deliberation nor can action be taken by the Trustees or Superintendent unless the matter is placed on a subsequent agenda. Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each closed agenda item (BB 9323). The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. If visitors wish to address issues listed on the agenda, they may do so at the time the item is addressed by the Board. Conduct of Hearing Session/Public Forum will be as follows, per Calaveras Unified School District Board Bylaw #9322.
6. Closed Session
7. Reconvene to Open Session
8. Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call
9. Report of Action taken in Closed Session
10. Celebrations, Recognition and Announcements
Presentation of CTE Automotive Technology Program
Chris Sedler, by CTE Education Director, will give a presentation on the Automotive Technology Program.
Health Kids Survey Presentation
Kathryn Eustis, Director of Youth Development and Prevention Programs, at the Calaveras County Office of Education, and others (Kathy Northington, Superintendent, CCOE and David Sackman, Deputy Directory Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency) will provide information to the Board about the Healthy Kids Survey and the progression over the years. They will discuss how many counties/districts do active permission vs. passive permission, and the programs/dollars the data has brought to those who use passive permission and what it means for students.
11. Correspondence
a. Letter from Claudia Davis, Assistant Superintendent, County Office of Education dated
September 22, 2014.
12. Board Organization
a. Revise Board Meeting Calendar
A revised Board meeting Calendar will be presented for Board approval.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
13. Superintendent’s Comments
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
October 21, 2014
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14. Public Comments
At this time, visitors may address issues that do not appear on the agenda. This is not the time for discussion or deliberation nor can action be taken by the Trustees or Superintendent unless the matter is placed on a subsequent agenda. Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or non-agenda item (BB 9323). The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. If visitors wish to address issues listed on the agenda, they may do so at the time the item is addressed by the Board. Conduct of Hearing Session/Public Forum will be as follows, per Calaveras Unified School District Board Bylaw #9322.
15. Action on Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
16. CONSENT AGENDA:
Generally routine items are approved by one motion without discussion. The Superintendent or a Board member may request that an item be pulled from the consent agenda and voted on separately.
Motion___ Second___ Vote___
a) Approval of Minutes
1. August 19, 2014
2. September 16, 2014
b) Routine Personnel Report , October 21, 2014
c) Approval, Vendor Warrant Listings
The vendor warrant listing is presented for approval. (A copy of these reports are available at the District Office and linked to this agenda on our website at www.calaveras.k12.ca.us.)
d) Approval of Donations
e) Approval of Bond Disbursements – No item presented
f) Special Contract Services – No item presented
g) Report of Grant Awards
h) Overnight Trips
1. Mokelumne Hill, Valley Springs , San Andreas and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools Science Camp
Mokelumne Hill, Valley Springs, San Andreas and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools 6th graders will be attending Science Camp January 13-16, 2015 at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, California. The trip is funded by parent donations and fundraising. Travel will be by CUSD bus. Teachers will chaperone.
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
October 21, 2014
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CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
Overnight Trips Continued
2. Calaveras High School
a. CHS Wrestling
The CHS Wrestling team will be attending tournaments:
Sierra Nevada Classic, Reno, Nevada, December 28-29, 2014
Tim Brown Memorial Wresting Tournament, Sacramento, January 23-24, 2015
State Wrestling Championships, Bakersfield, March 5-7, 2015
All travel will be via CUSD vans. Teachers and coaches will chaperone. Overnight accommodations are unknown at this time.
3. Toyon Middle School Relay for Life
A group of Toyon Students, 7-8 grades, will participate in “Relay for Life,” an overnight event that will be held at Calaveras High School on April 25, 2015. Transportation will be provided by parents. No funding is required. Teachers and parents will chaperone.
4. Adoption of Resolution 2014/15-07, Closure of Rail Road Flat After School Program Due to
a Propane Leak
It is recommended the Board adopt Resolution 2014/15-07, Closure of the Rail Road Flat Elementary School’s After School Program Due to a Propane Leak on September 16, 2014.
5. Approval of Williams Settlement Legislation Quarterly Report
The Quarterly report for the Williams Settlement Legislation Act for June through September 2014 is presented for Board approval. This report provides information on complaints received for instructional materials, facilities and/or teach vacancy and misassignments. The report is sent the Calaveras County Office of Education.
17. PERSONNEL
a) Certificated Report (Renetta Hale)
b) Classified Report (Scott Grutzmacher)
c) All Personnel
d) Classified Personnel
1. California School Employees’ Association (CSEA) Seniority List
The CSEA Seniority list is presented to the Board for informational purposes. The list has been distributed to all bargaining unit members to allow for review/input prior to presenting it to the Board.
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
October 21, 2014
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PERSONNEL – CONTINUED
Classified Personnel - Continued
2. Adoption, Resolution No. 2014/15-12, In the Matter of Reduction of Classified School
Services for the 2014/15 School Year
The Superintendent is recommended certain services now being provided be discontinued or reduced by the following extent:
a) Maintenance Department (2 positions)
b) Preschool Program (10 positions)
Motion___ Second___ Vote___
e) Certificated Personnel
1. AB1200 Fiscal Disclosure for CASTA (Calaveras Area Substitute Teachers Association)
The AB1200 is the financial document required to demonstrate fiscal solvency prior to any salary increase. A Public Hearing is also required.
In accordance with Government Code 3540.2 the Calaveras County Office of Education has commented on the financial impact of the proposed agreement between the Calaveras Area Substitute Association (CASTA) and the Calaveras Unified School District, and has made the same observations with this agreement as with others previously presented that the agreement will exacerbate the fiscal difficulties currently faced by the district. The recommendation of the district and the Calaveras County Office of Education is against adoption of the tentative agreement.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENS: _____P.M.
Any citizen may appear before the Board to provide comment on the ratification of the agreement and/or approval of the AB1200 Fiscal Disclosure for CASTA.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: ____P.M.
Motion to Certify the AB1200 for CASTA:_____
Second: _____
Vote: ______
2. Tentative Agreement with CASTA
The Tentative Agreement with CASTA is presented. As outlined in item #1 above, the district does not recommend adoption of this agreement.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
October 21, 2014
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PERSONNEL – CONTINUED
Certificated Personnel - Continued
3. Agreement with San Joaquin Delta Community College District to Approve a Speech-
Language Pathology Assistant Program for Field Experience
It is recommended the Board approve an agreement with the San Joaquin Delta Community College District for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program to provide field experience.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
4. Approval, Provisional Internship Permit
After a diligent search for a Special Education Teacher for the Resource class at Jenny Lind Elementary, via job announcement, Ed-join, and newspaper advertisements, approval is requested to apply for a Provisional Internship permit for Amanda Benton to teach Special Education Resource at Jenny Lind Elementary. Ms. Benton meets all candidate requirements.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
5. Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association (CUEA) Seniority List
The CUEA Seniority List is being presented to the Board for informational purposes. The Seniority List was distributed to all CUEA bargaining unit members for review and input prior to presentation to the Board.
6. Approval, Recommendation of the Superintendent Concerning Reduction of Certificated
Services for the 2015/2016 School Year
The Superintendent is recommending particular kinds of service now being provided by the District be reduced or discontinued in the 2015/2016 school year.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
7. Adoption, Resolution No. 2014/15-08, In the Matter of the Reduction or Discontinuance of
Certain Particular Kinds of Services the 2015/2016 School Year
Approval is requested to adopt Resolution No. 2014/15-08 In the Matter of the Reduction or Discontinuance of Certain Particular Kinds of Services for the 2015/2016 school year.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
8. Adoption, Resolution No. 2014/15-09, In the Matter of Determination of Seniority Among
Certificated Employees with the Same Seniority Date (“Tie-Breaker” Resolution)
Approval is requested to adopt Resolution No. 2014/15-09, In the Matter for Resolving Seniority Ties as between Certificated Personnel with Common Seniority Dates.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
October 21, 2014
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PERSONNEL - CONTINUED
f) Management/Confidential/Supervisory
1. Adoption, Resolution No. 2014/15-11, Regarding Release and Reassignment of Certificated
Administrative Employees Pursuant to Education Code 44951
It is recommended the Board adopt Resolution No. 2014/15-11, Regarding the Release and Reassignment of Certificated Administrative Employees Pursuant to Education Code Section 44951.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
18. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION - No item presented
19. BUSINESS
a. Bond Disbursements for the Performing Arts Facility – Performing Arts Center
No item presented
b. Approval of Special Contract Services for Michael Martin
It is recommended the Board approve Special Contract Services for Michael Martin as Project Inspector for the new Performing Arts Building. Inspection services are a requirement of the Division of the State Architect and CBC. The amount is up to a total of $44,940, funded by restricted capital projects funds.
Motion: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____
c. Adoption, Resolution 2014/15-10, to support the Repeal of Local Reserves Cap
It is recommended the Board adopt Resolution No. 2014/15-10 to support the Repeal of Local Reserves Cap. SB 858, the education budget trailer bill, enacted in June 2014 placed a cap on school district reserves. It will take effect if Proposition 2 is approved by voters. The governing board has a responsibility to budget prudently by planning for major expenditures and allocating reserves that are adequate to carry school district through economic downturns or when unexpected events arise. Limiting reserves is fiscally irresponsible and counter to local control.
d. Fiscal Recovery Plan, Phase II
The Superintendent will make recommendations on Phase II reductions. This will provide the Board an opportunity to discuss the recommendations and allow for public comment.
20. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Adoption, Resolution 2014/15-06, Conflict of Interest Code
It is recommended the Board adopt Resolution No. 2014/15-06, Conflict of Interest Code. The Political Reform Act requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. Local agencies must file a Biennial Notice.
Motion: ____ Second: ____ Vote: ____
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
October 21, 2014
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21. Calendar of Events
DATE EVENT October 22-24 Toyon Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences October 25 Jenny Lind Elementary Trunk or Treat, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. October 30 CUSD Budget Advisory Committee, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
22. Future Agenda Items
23. Comments from Board Members
24. Next Meeting/Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the CUSD Board is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2014. This meeting will be held at CUSD Administrative Offices, IMC Training Room (Green Building, 2nd Floor). Closed Session begins at 4:30 p.m. and Open Session begins at 5:30 p.m.
Date: 10-17-2014
Posted: 3:30 p.m.
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