Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
May 08, 2019 5:30PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM
1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Closed Session: 5:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:30 p.m.
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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. 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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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support
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| Jim Sanders, Director of Communications |
| Jim Sanders, Director of Communications |
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| Board of Trustees |
| Board of Trustees |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to honor the Natomas Unified School District retirees. |
Natomas Unified School District retirees:
- Howard Barker, Custodian, Inderkum High School, 14 years of service
- Lynn Carli, Administrative Assistant (Confidential), Superintendent's Office, 12 years of service
- Victoria Carmon, Registered Nurse, Special Education, 6 years of service
- Lynn Carr, Behavior Specialist, District Wide, 5 years of service
- Kathleen Morgan, Library Media Technician II, Inderkum High School, 26 years of service
- Michel Redding, School Secretary I, Natomas Middle School, 21 years of service
- Jim Sanders, Director, Education Center, 6 years of service
- Michelle Townsend, Art Teacher, Inderkum High School, 23 years of service
- Kelly West, School Secretary I, Witter Ranch Elementary, 12 years of service
- Leslie Wolfson, Instructional Assistant II, Witter Ranch Elementary, 2 years of service
- Deborah Young, School Secretary II, Natomas Middle School, 17 years of service
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| Pamela Rothwell, President |
| Pamela Rothwell, President |
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| Brenda Borge, President |
| Brenda Borge, President |
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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. 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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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to receive a presentation on the K-8 Conversions. |
| K-8 Conversion planning began in the fall of 2018 with stakeholder meetings. Principals, teachers and classified staff from American Lakes, Bannon Creek and Jefferson attended three design development meetings to provide valuable input on what components were desired for facilities of a K-8 school. Given escalation costs since the 2017 Facilities Master Plan Update, the presentation will highlight options for all K-8 projects, including Paso Verde School. Staff has worked with BCA Architects for scoping of the project, to determine facility needs, cost estimates and project timelines that work within project budget. |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to receive information from Natomas Charter School regarding their finances and fiscal health.
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to receive information from Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep regarding their finances and fiscal health. |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to receive information from Westlake Charter School regarding their finances and fiscal health. |
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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 Board Bylaw 9322, the item shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item. |
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the April 10, 2019 Regular Board meeting minutes. |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
Administrative New Hires: Scott Fitzgerald, High School Principal, Effective: July 1, 2019; Deidra Powell, Director, Effective: May 20, 2019
Temporary Certificated New Hire: Lana Forte, Teacher, Natomas Charter School - Special Education, Effective: April 2, 2019 to May 24, 2019
Certificated New Hires: Monica Long, Teacher, Natomas Charter School - Special Education, Effective: March 18, 2019; Katie Cichy, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: March 26, 2019
Certificated Retirements: Michelle Townsend, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: May, 24, 2019; Victoria Carmon, Registered Nurse, Effective: May 31, 2019
Certificated Resignations: Melissa Stiles, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: March 21, 2019 (revised); Cristina Rodriguez, Teacher, Bannon Creek School, Effective: May 24, 2019; Carla Robertson, Teacher, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: May 24, 2019; Bret Wilson, Teacher, Paso Verde School, Effective: May 24, 2019; Courtnie Groves, Teacher, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: May 24, 2019; Ronda Last, School Psychologist, Effective: June 30, 2019
Classified New Hires: Salinda Weimern, Instructional Assistant II, 4.0 hours, American Lakes School, Effective: March 22, 2019; Kajalben Tandel, Custodian, 8.0 hours, Inderkum High School, Effective: April 1, 2019; Kamisha Casey, Instructional Assistant II, 7.0 hours, District Wide, Effective: April 4, 2019; Jennifer Faught, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: March 29, 2019; Suraya Omary, Playground Assistant, 2.58 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: April 1, 2019; Laura Rogers, Bookkeeper, 8.0 hours, Inderkum High School, Effective: April 2, 2019; Kyle Madrona, Playground Assistant, 2.58 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: April 8, 2019; Nataliya Branets, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Effective: April 15, 2019
Classified Promotion: Andres Villanueva Alvarez, Custodian, 8.0 hours, Natomas Gateways Middle School to Custodial Team Leader II, 8.0 hours, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: April 8, 2019
Classified Resignation: Taylor Reed, Instructional Assistant II, 7.0 hours, Natomas Middle School, Effective: April 26, 2019
Certificated Substitute New Hires: Eliana Gutierrez, Effective: March 21, 2019; Christina Bauwens, Effective: March 21, 2019; Martin Hall, Effective: March 22, 2019; Victoria Reden, Effective: March 22, 2019; Thomas Baker, Effective: March 22, 2019; Frank Strangio, Effective: March 25, 2019; Christopher Olvera, Effective: March 28, 2019; Calica Eby, Effective: April 5, 2019
Classified Substitute New Hires: Michael Kuta, Effective: March 21, 2019; Kristine Bryant, Effective: March 22, 2019
Classified Substitute Resignations: Tredis Ingram, Effective: March 21, 2019; Lynzee Connelly, Effective: March 18, 2019; Michelle Sandford, Effective: March 28, 2019; Wing Kwok, Effective: March 29, 2019; Maria Aranda, Effective: April 4, 2019
Certificated Substitute Terminations: Employee No. 7333, Effective: April 9, 2019
Certificated Substitute Resignations: Maryam Rasti, Effective: March 29, 2019; Choua Vang, Effective: April 1, 2019; Robert Langhi, Effective: April 3, 2019; Virginia Drouin, Effective: April 4, 2019; Hannah Fritz, Effective: April 4, 2019; Dorothy Kenny, Effective: May 23, 2019; Amberly Hsieh, Effective: May 23, 2019; Apryl Whitney, Effective: May 23, 2019; Stephanie Deanda, Effective: April 9, 2019
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
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| The Board is asked to accept donations as submitted. |
| The District strongly advocates educational partnerships. We appreciate and recognize the following individuals for being part of our team and thank them for their generosity. Mental Health & Homeless Education received a $100 donation from Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas. American Lakes School received a $530 donation from Kids Care Dental for the Talent Show. Jefferson School received a $57.65 donation from ASD.com. Natomas High School received a $294 donation from Elaine Ancheta through the PG&E Employee Giving Campaign for school supplies. NUSD high schools received $21,128.36 from Yes on L, Council-member Angelique Ashby Ballot Measure Committee for senior class activities. The funds were allocated as follows: $1,324.00 to Leroy Greene Academy; $1,545.78 to Discovery High School; $3,090.78 to Natomas Pacific Pathways Charter; $2,428.47 to Natomas Charter School; $4,194.63 to Natomas High School and $8,544.70 to Inderkum High School. |
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the Payroll and Claims for March 2019. |
| This item appears regularly and shows the total payroll and warrants issued. The individual funds' warrant registers and expenditure summaries are attached. |
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March 2019 Fund Report
March 2019 Warrant Registers
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| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations |
| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2019-20 Comprehensive School Safety Plans. |
| In Compliance with Ed Code 32288, school sites are required to update on an annual basis their Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) for approval by the Board of Trustees. Specific items updated include: Emergency Response Plan, Emergency Drill Schedules, Bell Schedule, Campus Communication List, and the Site and District Incident Management Team. In addition, Evacuation Routes, Emergency Shut-Offs and Routes of Ingress and Egress are updated when site construction has taken place. Comprehensive School Safety Plans for the 2019-20 school year have been updated and submitted for approval in advance of the March 1, 2020 requirement. The following schools have submitted plans for approval: American Lakes School, Bannon Creek School, Discovery High School, H. Allen Hight Elementary, Heron School, Inderkum High School, Jefferson School, Leroy Greene Academy, Natomas High School, Natomas Middle School, Natomas Park Elementary, Paso Verde School- interim campus, Two Rivers Elementary, and Witter Ranch Elementary. |
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| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement |
| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement |
| The Board is asked to review and approve a new course for our secondary school sites. |
| The Board is asked to approve a new secondary school site course. The following course will be submitted to the Board for review and approval:
AP Environmental Science
An in-depth description regarding this course is attached as part of this Board item. This course may be offered at one or all secondary sites; however, course approval does not guarantee additional FTE or fund allocation.
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AP Environmental Science New Course Description
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| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement |
| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement |
The Board is asked to approve a request for two out-of-state field trips for students from Heron School and Natomas Middle School to travel to Washington D.C. and New York.
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| Heron School is requesting approval for a seven day out-of-state trip to Washington D.C. and New York taking place on May 29 - June 4, 2019.
Natomas Middle School is requesting approval for a seven day out-of-state trip to Washington D.C. and New York taking place on June 9 - June 15, 2019.
In Washington D.C. students will explore museums and memorials, along with the U.S. Congress, The White House, the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court.
In New York, students will visit the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and other city landmarks.
The trip is intended to give students a cultural experience while seeing and learning about our history and government.
Approximately 43 students will participate in this trip as well as, Heron School staff and approved chaperones.
Approximately 12 students will participate in this trip as well as, Natomas Middle School staff and approved chaperones. |
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Out-of-State Field Trip - Heron School
Out-of-State Field Trip - Natomas Middle School
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an agreement with Beynon Sports Surfaces, Inc. for installation of all-weather track surfacing at Inderkum High School. |
| Beynon Sports Surfaces, Inc. provided a proposal for installation of all-weather track surfacing at Inderkum High School in the amount of Five Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($526,913). The contract amount includes a Forty Thousand Dollar ($40,000) owner controlled allowance. Beynon Sports Surfaces, Inc. participates in the State of California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS Number 4-12-78-0063A), which provides best value pricing for the procurement of materials and services. Natomas Unified approved the use of CMAS agreements on September 12, 2018. |
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BSS Construction Services Agreement IHS
IHS Track Proposal - CMAS Agreement
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an agreement with Fieldturf USA, Inc. for installation of a synthetic turf field at Inderkum High School. |
| Fieldturf USA, Inc. provided a proposal for installation of a synthetic turf field at Inderkum High School in the amount of Eight Hundred Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars ($807,464). The contract amount includes a One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollar ($150,000) owner controlled allowance for drainage revisions and Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars ($14,760) for an eight-year maintenance contract. Fieldturf USA, Inc. participates in the State of California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS Number 4-06-78-0031A), which provides best value pricing for the procurement of materials and services. Natomas Unified approved the use of CMAS agreements on September 12, 2018. |
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Inderkum High School (Agreement)
Inderkum HS RFP 4-1-19
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a contract with Kaler/Doblar Construction, Inc. for Relocatable Classroom Sitework at Inderkum High School. |
| Three relocatable classrooms will be installed at Inderkum High School to accommodate the expansion of the Public Safety Pathway CTE program. The District advertised on March 14, 2019 and March 21, 2019, for proposals on the sitework construction associated with installing the relocatable classrooms. Three bids were received for the project, Kaler Doblar Construction, Inc. provided the lowest responsive bid in the amount of Four Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand ($434,000.00). |
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Contract Documents
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a contract with REM Construction, Inc. for Relocatable Classroom Sitework at the Paso Verde interim site. |
| Three relocatable classrooms will be installed at the Paso Verde interim site to accommodate the expansion to a full K-8 school. The District advertised on March 14, 2019 and March 21, 2019, for proposals on the sitework construction associated with installing the relocatable classrooms. Four bids were received for the project, REM Construction, Inc. provided the lowest responsive bid in the amount of Three Hundred Five Thousand Nine Hundred Six Dollars ($305,906.00). |
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Contract signed by Dave Schell
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Change Order No. 2 with BRCO Constructors, Inc. for sitework of the NHS Building and Construction Trades building. |
| Change Order No. 2 added two items to the contract with BRCO Constructors, Inc. Change Order No. 2 is in the amount of Sixty-One Thousand Twelve Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($61,012.44).
With the addition of Change Order No. 2, the full contract value is One Million Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($1,080,462.34). |
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Change Order No. 2
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a construction agreement with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. for the Natomas High School dance room. |
| In 2018 the Natomas High School weight room was expanded into the neighboring dance room. Prior to the expansion it was identified that the dance room would be relocated to another space on campus. The Natomas Gateways locker room will be remodeled into the dance classroom, as this is the last school year that Natomas Gateways will be located on the Natomas High School campus.
Roebbelen Contracting, Inc has provided a proposal in the amount of One Hundred Thirty One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars ($131,880.00), inclusive of a Fifteen Thousand Dollar ($15,000.00) owner controlled allowance. |
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Natomas HS Dance Room
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a purchase of furniture from Meteor Education for the Paso Verde interim site, Inderkum and Natomas High Schools. |
| Natomas High School has a program expansion for the Building and Construction Trades CTE program. Furniture is required for the classroom component. Meteor has provided a proposal for the furniture and installation in the amount of Forty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars and Five Cents ($46,989.05).
Inderkum High School has a program expansion for the Public Safety Pathway CTE program. Furniture is required for the classroom component. Meteor has provided a proposal for the furniture and installation in the amount of Fifty-One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($51,220.79).
Paso Verde interim site will expand to a full K-8 in the 19/20 school year, as well as increasing the amount of classes in specific grade levels. Meteor has provided a proposal for the furniture and installation in the amount of Ninety-One Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars and Forty Cents ($91,979.40).
Meteor Education participates in National IPA (contracts #R142203 and #2017000082) which provides best value pricing for the procurement of goods. Natomas Unified approved the use of National IPA on September 12, 2018. |
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Meteor- Inderkum HS
Meteor- Natomas HS
Meteor- Paso Verde ES
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve the Stipulated Expulsion Agreement for Student No. 2018-2019 S.
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| Student No. 2018-2019 S violated the following Education Codes: 48915(a)(1)(C), 48900(c) and 48900(d). |
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve the Stipulated Expulsion Agreement for Student No. 2018-2019 T.
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| Student No. 2018-2019 T violated the following Education Codes: 48900.4, 48900(a)(1), 48900(a)(2), 48900(i) and 48900(k). |
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support
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| The Board is asked to approve the Suspended Expulsion recommendation for Student No. 2018-2019 U. |
| Student No. 2018-2019 U violated the following Education Codes: 48915(a)(1)(B), 48900(b), 48900(m), 48900(o) 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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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the quarterly update to the pre-qualified bidder list. |
| History:
1) California Assembly Bill 1565 (AB 1565) states that if the governing board of the district uses funds received pursuant to the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998 for contracts totaling $1,000,000, that the governing board of the district shall require perspective bidders to complete and submit, to the board of the district, a standardized pre-qualification questionnaire and financial statement. This pre-qualification questionnaire must meet the minimum requirements set forth by the Department of Industrial Relations for pre-qualification.
2) Administrative Regulation AR 3311 and Public Contract Code state that the district may establish a procedure for prequalifying bidders on a quarterly basis and may authorize that pre-qualification be considered valid for up to one calendar year following the date of the initial pre-qualification.
Through an online application process, interested bidders have submitted their pre-qualification applications for consideration. Applications have been reviewed by staff, and the attached pool of pre-qualified bidders is recommended for approval.
Once eligible bidders have been notified of their approval by NUSD, their approval can be renewed annually via the same online process. The pre-qualification process remains open throughout the year and eligible bidders seeking to be added to the pool will be presented to the Board for approval on a quarterly basis.
Resolution No. 19-14 was approved on April 24, 2019. This resolution provides a limited exception to AR3311. Per the resolution the yearly graduation rate is adjusted to 40% or higher, if two or more structural steel subs are unable to pre-qualify the rate will be adjusted to a five-year average of 40% or more. Contractors with graduation rates between 30-39% can petition the District for an exemption. For the purpose of this project, the five-year average will be utilized.
Structural steel subs that have met this requirement for Paso Verde are indicated on the list. |
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1st Quarter Update 2019
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Published: May 3, 2019, 4:11 PM
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