Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
February 26, 2020 5:30PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM
1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Closed Session: 5:30 p.m. Open Session: 6 p.m.
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| NOTE: Open Session of Board Meetings are livestreamed and available for viewing on the District's website at https://natomasunified.org/board-of-trustees/videos/. Those in attendance should expect that the recordings will capture all activity and discussions before, during, and after meetings. |
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| PROCEDURE: The Board of Trustees welcomes the public's participation at Board Meetings and has devoted time in the meeting for that purpose. The Board requests that you fill out a Public Comment card and turn it in to the Superintendent's Assistant. Each card has a checkbox where you may indicate that you are requesting the Board exclude your student's directory information (name, address, grade, etc.) as defined in Education Code 49061 from the meeting minutes. Your name will be called under the appropriate agenda item or Public Comment section of the agenda. Presentations from the public are limited to two (2) minutes regarding any item that is within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. Please note that Government Code Section 54954.2(a) limits the ability of Board Members to respond to public comments. In addition, the Board may not take action on any item which is not on this agenda except as authorized by Government Code 54954.2. |
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PROCEDURE: There are a number of exceptions to the requirement that the public business is done in public. The Legislature has articulated these exceptions because of public necessity for confidentiality or because an open disclosure would violate the privacy rights of an employee or a pupil.
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director – Office of the Chief Academic Officer |
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to recognize the Natomas Unified School District's Nutrition Services Department. |
| The Board is asked to recognize the NUSD Nutrition Services Department for their outstanding work in connecting kids with the nutritious meals needed to succeed and as a 2019 No Kid Hungry California Food Champion.
No Kid Hungry released an article on December 16, 2019 of 10 California Champions Working to Make No Kid Hungry a Reality. The article acknowledged the accomplishments made, across the state, with whom have made "serious progress in connecting kids with the nutritious meals they need to succeed." NUSD's Nutrition Services department ranked #7 on the list and was recognized as one of the champions for work with the "The Lunch Box" our food truck. The Lunch Box continues to be used to serve, promote and provide healthy breakfast and lunch meals during the summer months, as well as special events such as Picnic at the Capitol and Farm to Fork Festival.
We recognize our Nutrition Services department staff for continually providing our student's with quality nutritious meals and exceptional service throughout the school year and thereafter.
Food Services Assistant I - Monica Zanetti, Maria Vargas, Maria Arroyo, Elisa Mora, Greisy Delgado Monroy, Rachelle Campos, Nora Romero, Linda Matoske, Janet Begrin, Jewendar Lal, Nelly Del Toro, Selam Fanta, Consuelo Delgado, Gloria Franklin, Esmeralda Romo, Carmen Quijano, Bhinder Dhanoa, Braven Liles, Jennifer Leeper, Cheryl Williams, Maria Valencia Hernandez, Veronica Lara, Chau Ho, Melinda De La Rosa, Kim Le, Patricia Naranjo
Food Services Assistant II - Michael Gillard, Tori Silva, Mona Mofleh, Peri Tighe, James Valles, Imelda Haro, Anna Liggins, Luisa Frias, Lucy Gonzales, Yvonne Deal, Sushila Wati, Rosalyn Valenzuela, Cathey Kelly, Nicholas DeVeiga, Unnatiben Tandel, Martha Carrillo
Food Services Assistant III - April Glaves, Natasha Edwards, Jessica Ebert, Karen Greenhow, Cathy Espitia, Betty Lou South-Gonzalez, Darren Metzing, Ermelinda Arruda
Food Services Driver - Salendra Singh, Don Robinson
Food Services Team Leader - Rodolfo Torres, Deanna Liggins, Johanna Mitschan, Sheila DaVeiga, Katherine Hart, Aaron Johnson
Food Services Support Staff - Kamani Devi, Danielle Rodriguez
Food Services Supervisor/Leadership Staff - Vince Caguin, Jennifer Orosco, Nick Dramis
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| PROCEDURE: The Board of Trustees welcomes the public's participation at Board Meetings and has devoted time in the meeting for that purpose. The Board requests that you fill out a Public Comment card and turn it in to the Superintendent's Assistant. Each card has a checkbox where you may indicate that you are requesting the Board exclude your student's directory information (name, address, grade, etc.) as defined in Education Code 49061 from the meeting minutes. Your name will be called under the appropriate agenda item or Public Comment section of the agenda. Presentations from the public are limited to two (2) minutes regarding any item that is within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. Please note that Government Code Section 54954.2(a) limits the ability of Board Members to respond to public comments. In addition, the Board may not take action on any item which is not on this agenda except as authorized by Government Code 54954.2. |
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| PROCEDURE: Generally, routine items are approved by one motion without discussion. The Superintendent or Board member may request that an item be pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately. In alignment with BB 9322, the item shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item. |
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an Architectural Services Scoping Agreement with Williams + Paddon, Planners + Architects, Inc. for the Northpointe property. |
| Natomas Unified is initiating scoping for the development of a new K-5 dual immersion elementary on the Northpointe property, located on Club Center Drive in the Natomas Park community. NUSD has requested Williams + Paddon, Planners + Architects, Inc. provide the scoping services of planning and schematic design for this school. Williams & Paddon has submitted a proposal in the not to exceed amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) to provide these services. |
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Northpointe K-5 Scoping AE Agreement
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the First Quarterly Williams Review Report for fiscal year 2019-2020. |
| As a result of the Williams Settlement, Education Code section 1240 requires that county offices of education visit schools in their county that ranked in deciles 1 to 3 on the 2012 Base Academic Performance Index (API) (Williams Schools). Education Code section 1240(c)(2)(G) requires the county superintendent of schools to send quarterly reports regarding the results of school site visits and reviews conducted each quarter to the governing boards of the school districts with Williams schools. The results can then be made public at a regularly scheduled and noticed meeting of each district's governing board. A summary of the report is below:
- During the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2019-2020, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) teams checked for the sufficiency of instructional materials and for good repair of the school facilities. All the schools reviewed in the District were found to have sufficient textbooks.
- As for the condition of schools facilities in 2019-2020, all the schools were found to be in exemplary condition. Members of the District staff accompanied the inspection team and were made aware of the need to correct identified maintenance issues. All issues were corrected within 30 days.
- During the quarter ending September 30, 2019, SCOE conducted no SARC reviews.
- During the first quarter, SCOE conducted no reviews of Teacher Vacancies and Misassignments.
- The District filed no complaints under the Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) in the first quarter regarding insufficient textbooks for a class.
The full report is attached.
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Williams First Quarter Review Report 2019-2020
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to ratify the MOU for Special Education Services between the Sacramento County Office of Education and Natomas Unified School District. |
| The attached Memorandum of Understanding outlines the provision of services provided by the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) to students with moderate to severe to emotional disabilities enrolled in the Natomas Unified School District, and served by the SCOE programs. |
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SCOE MOU for SPED Services.February 2020
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to ratify the MOU for Facilities Use at Bannon Creek School and Natomas High School between Sacramento County Office of Education and Natomas Unified School District. |
| The attached Memorandum of Understanding outlines the terms of the facilities use of classroom and other instructional space at Bannon Creek School for the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) Special Education Programs and the SCOE Promise Program at Natomas High School. |
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SCOE MOU -Facility Use, BC & NHS (SPED/Promise Programs)
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to accept the resignation of Jayme Richards from the Measure L Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. |
| Measure L Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) member Jayme Richards (appointed by the Board on March 13, 2019) has submitted her resignation effective January 9, 2020. The Board is asked to accept her resignation. Following this update, there are sixteen (16) active members remaining on the Measure L CBOC. Education Code requires a seven (7) member committee. The committee member list is attached showing member terms and designations. |
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Member List
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| Chris Evans, Superintendent
NEW: BP 3510- Green School Operations; BP 4119.24/4219.24/4319.24- Maintaining Appropriate Adult-Student Interactions; AR 5131.2- Bullying; AR 6142.1- Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction; AR 6142.2- World Language Instruction; AR 6178- Career Technical Education; BB E(1) and (2) 9321- Closed Session
REVISED: BP/AR 0420.4- Charter School Authorization; BP 1112- Media Relations; BP/AR 1312.1- Complaints Concerning District Employees; BP/AR 3250- Transportation Fees; AR 3514- Environmental Safety; BP 3540- Transportation; AR 4117.7/4317.7- Employment Status Reports; BP 4119.22/4219.22/4319.22- Dress and Grooming; BP 5123- Promotion/Acceleration/Retention; BP 5131.2- Bullying; BP/AR 5132- Dress and Grooming; BP/AR 5136- Gangs; BP 6142.1- Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction; BP 6142.2- World/Foreign Language Instruction; BP 6142.6- Visual and Performing Arts Education; AR 6145.2- Athletic Competition; BP/AR 6145.6- Instructional Exchange; BP 6146.1- High School Graduation Requirements; BP/AR 6174- Education for English Language Learners; BP 6178- Career Technical Education; BP 6179- Supplemental Instruction; BB 9321- Closed Session Purposes and Agenda
DELETED: AR 3540- Transportation; E 6142.1- Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction; BB 9313- Administrative Regulations; BB 9321.1- Closed Session Actions and Reports |
| The Board is asked to approve the attached policy revisions. |
| The attached policy revisions were on the February 12, 2020 Regular Board Meeting agenda for first reading and incorporate all revisions. |
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Deleted Policies
New Policies
Revised Policies
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - Office of the Chief Academic Officer |
| Shea Borges, Executive Director - Office of the Chief Academic Officer |
| The Board is asked to approve the Stipulated Expulsion Agreement for Student No. 2019-2020 M. |
| Student No. 2019-2020 M violated the following Education Codes: 48900.4, 48900(a)(1), 48900(r), 48900(i) and 48900(k). |
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PROCEDURE: Formal action is required on each item which frequently includes discussion prior to the motion. Time is given for public comments.
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Resolution No. 20-04 The California Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust. |
| The California Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust has funds available to replace older, high-polluting school buses with new battery-electric or fuel-cell buses. Replacing older buses with a zero-emission buses eliminates particulate matter and other pollutants that impact children and residents riding. Approximately, 425 vehicles, in California, will be replaced with an incentive amount of up to $400,000 per vehicle.
NUSD has opportunity to trade up to 8 older diesel powered school buses with 8 electric powered school buses.
This authorizes the District to continue with the application process and to accept the buses, if awarded. These buses are equipped with:
- Air Conditioning
- Battery pack range between 75 - 100 miles
- Bus camera system
- Wheelchair access (mini transit only)
If granted, the electric bus(es) would be used for home-to-school routes.
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California Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Resolution
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| In order for CAERC to qualify for an allocation beyond MOE funds (Consortium funding) each member agency must have an LEA governing Board approved CAERC member to act as the district representative. The representative will have the authority to sign the CAERC governance documents and other documents that may be required for grant application.
The NUSD Adult Education program is housed at Discovery High School and is operated by Executive Director Keven MacDonald. The operation of the program is outlined in an MOU with the District and the Sacramento County Office of Education.
Discovery counselor Laurelle Mathison has been actively involved with the Adult Education program: including supervising various evening classes, collaborating on budget decisions and assisting Mr. MacDonald with the implementation of the program.
The Board of Trustees will be asked to approve Laurelle Mathison as a voting member representing NUSD in Capitol Adult Education Regional Consortium in the event Keven MacDonald cannot attend a consortium meeting. Voting consortium members approve agendas, meeting minutes, and internal decisions that are aligned with the approved MOU. |
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
The Board is asked to receive information on enrollment projections and approve staffing allocations for 2020-2021.
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| Board of Trustees |
| Board of Trustees |
| The Board is asked to select and vote for one candidate to serve a two year term as a representative to the CSBA Delegate Assembly. |
| Attached is a Memo from CSBA President, Xilonino Cruz-Gonzalez, a copy of the ballot for Subregion 6-B, a list of current Delegates in Subregion 6B and the candidates biographical sketch forms. |
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CSBA Delegate Assembly Election 2020
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| The Board is asked to receive a College Access and Readiness presentation on Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and SAT. |
| Attendance, achievement and behavior data for the students who participate in Advance Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) will be presented. We will also look at existing and updated/newly implemented resources as well as future plans to support AP and IB Readiness as well as review what we are doing to support College Readiness through the SAT. Context and history in NUSD will be provided as well as sharing our current reality and an outline of our efforts to tie actions and student opportunities together to increase student readiness. |
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer
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| The Board will be asked to receive a presentation from principals regarding secondary school performance and progress levels from the California School Dashboard. |
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Published: February 21, 2020, 4:10 PM
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