Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
May 09, 2018 5:45PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM
1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Closed Session: 5:45 p.m. Open Session: 7:00 p.m.
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| NOTE: Open Session of Board Meetings are video recorded 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. 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, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources |
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent |
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
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| Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
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| Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
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| Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
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| Jim Sanders, Director of Communications |
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| Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources |
2017-2018 Natomas Unified School District Retirees:
- Ruben Ballesteros, Maintenance Specialist III/Electrician, Maintenance and Operations, 20 years of service
- Gloria Beus, Instructional Assistant I, Jefferson School, 5 years of service
- Sheryln Bradley, Instructional Assistant II, Heron School, 29 years of service
- Renee Carrington, Teacher, Two Rivers Elementary School, 28 years of service
- Scott Davey, Teacher, Special Education, 10 years of service
- Susan England, Teacher, Jefferson School, 13 years of service
- Martin Jaime, Custodian, Leroy Greene Academy, 28 years of service
- Genevieve Kaio, Campus Safety Specialist II, Inderkum High School, 15 years of service
- Thanh Le, Custodian, Jefferson School, 17 years of service
- Leticia Lujan, Custodian, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, 14 years of service
- Carrie Markel, Teacher, Leroy Greene Academy, 3 years of service
- Joaquin Torres, Custodian, Bannon Creek School, 27 years of service
- Kendall Vanderford, Teacher, Discovery High School, 36 years of service
- Chuck Yee, Food Services Assistant II, Natomas Park Elementary School, 12 years of service
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| Talitha Blizzeard, 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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| Joel Rabin, Assistant Superintendent - Research and Data |
| The purpose of this presentation is to share with the Board updated data from the Spring 2017-18 District Progress Report. |
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| Joel Rabin, Assistant Superintendent - Research and Data |
The purpose of this presentation is to share college-going data for the 2016 and 2017 NUSD Graduates.
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| Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources |
| The Board is asked to receive information from Natomas Charter School regarding their finances and fiscal health. |
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| Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources |
| The Board is asked to receive information from Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep regarding their finances and fiscal health. |
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| Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent- Human Resources |
| 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. |
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
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Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
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Administrative Management New Hire: Marcel Baker, Middle School Principal, Effective: July 1, 2018; Mary Lynch, Director, Effective: July 1, 2018; Corrie Buckmaster, Director, Effective: May 7, 2018
Administrative Management Promotion: Shea Borges, from Middle School Principal to Executive Director, Effective: May 1, 2018
Administrative Resignation: Talin Tamzarian, Elementary Principal, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective June 30, 2018
Classified Management New Hire: Luis Huerta, Coordinator II, Maintenance and Operations, Effective: April 23, 2018; Liberty Van Natten, Coordinator III, Effective: April 9, 2018
Classified Management Promotion: Paul Anderson, from Director to Executive Director, Effective: March 22, 2018
Certificated New Hire: Avelina Tan, RSP Teacher, Witter Ranch Elementary School, Effective April, 18, 2018
Certificated Resignations: Eric Jo, RSP Teacher, Leroy Greene Academy, Effective: May 25, 2018; Rajdeep Kaur, 2nd Grade Teacher, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: March 25, 2018
Certificated Retirement: Kendall Vanderford, Teacher, Discovery High School, Effective: May 25, 2018; Susan England, 2nd Grade Teacher, Jefferson School, Effective: May 25, 2018
Classified New Hires: Lauren Schnitzler, Web Content/Social Media Specialist, 8.0 hours, Effective: April 23, 2018; Ronaldo Cuenco, Food Service Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Nutrition Services, Effective: March 19, 2018; Yvette Couvson, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: March 19, 2018; LaTricia Carter, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: March 20, 2018; Carol Beth Lambert Jen, Library Media Tech I, 6.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary School, Effective: March 23, 2018; Oksana Akishkin, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, American Lakes School, Effective March 23, 2018; Miguel Simon, Custodian, 8.0 hours, Inderkum High School, Effective: March 26, 2018; Monifa Parker, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Natomas Gateways Middle School, Effective: March 26, 2018; Lena Chernozubov, Food Service Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Natomas High School, Effective: March 29, 2018; Melissa Taylor, Playground Assistant, 2.75 hours, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: April, 11, 2018; Michelle DeCaso, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School, Effective April, 2, 2018; Octavion Brown, Campus Safety Specialist I, 6.5 hours, Jefferson School, Effective April, 12. 2018; Alondra Recavrren, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Bannon Creek School, Effective April 18, 2018; Kevin Sanabria, Campus Safety Specialist I, 6.5 hours, Bannon Creek School, Effective April 18, 2018
Classified Promotions: Kari Rodriguez, from Playground Assistant to Campus Safety Specialist I, Paso Verde School, Effective April 16, 2018; Sonja Page, from Bus Attendant, 4.0 hours, Transportation to Bus Driver, 6.0 hours, Transportation, Effective: April 17, 2018; La Sandra Hart, from Accounting Technician I, 8.0 hours to Accounting Technician III, 8.0 hours, Effective: April 18, 2018; Corinna Gonzalez, from Accounting Technician I, 8.0 hours to Purchasing/Warehouse Coordinator, 8.0 hours, Effective: April 19, 2018; Greybi Gomez Martinez, from Informational Technology Specialist II, 8.0 hours to Informational Technology Specialist III, 8.0 hours, Effective: April 19, 2018
Classified Retirement: Chuck Yee, Food Services Assistant II, 5.0 hours, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: May, 24, 2018
Classified Transfers: Sherisse Coleman, Bus Driver, 6.25 hours, Transportation to Bus Driver, 6.75 hours, Transportation, Effective: April 13, 2018; Umed Tandel, Custodian, 8.0 hours, Natomas Middle School to H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective May 1, 2018
Classified Resignations: Diego Murillo, Custodian, 8.0 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective April, 6, 2018; Taylor Thomas, Instructional Assistant II, 3.5 hours, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: May 21, 2018; Diana Fountaine, Library Media Tech I, 6.0 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective: March 5, 2018
Classified Substitute New Hires: Brittni Lytle, Effective: March 22, 2018; Shashuri Kiburi, Effective: March 27, 2018; Hansa Mehta, Effective: April 17, 2018
Certificated Substitute New Hires: Kelcie Murayama, Effective: March 20, 2018; Elvia Jimenez Ramos, Effective: March 20, 2018; Megan Barnett, Effective: March 20, 2018; Stephen Johnson, Effective: March 21, 2018; Robert McFail, Effective:March 21, 2018; Deborah Serna, Effective March 23, 2018; Maria Paradis, Effective: March 23, 2018; Robert Langhi, Effective: March 23, 2018; Camille Smith, Effective: March 27, 2018; Forrest Coleman, Effective: March 26, 2018; Grace Yoon, Effective: March 27, 2018; Lydia Wonnacott, Effective: March 28, 2018; Dwight Sanders, Effective: April 17, 2018; Alyssa Gonzalez, Effective: April 19, 2018; Jason Holt, Effective: April 19, 2018
Classified Substitute Terminations: Employee No: 8181, Effective: March 14, 2018; Employee No. 8085, Effective April 10, 2018; Employee No. 0187, Effective: April 11, 2018; Employee No: 8483, Effective: April 17, 2018
Certificated Substitute Terminations: Employee No. 8447, Effective: March 16, 2018; Employee No. 8305, Effective: March 15, 2018; Employee No. 8085, Effective, March 26, 2018
Certificated Substitute Resignations: Shellie Shimmel, Effective: April 4, 2018; Ronda Shane, Effective: April 17, 2018
Classified Substitute Resignations: Tyler Jarreau Legarda, Effective: April 18, 2018 |
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The items shown on the attached surplus list will be sold or disposed of per Board Policy 3270 and in compliance with Education Code allowing unusable or items no longer needed, to be sold, donated or disposed of. Every effort is made to reuse "extra" books, equipment and supplies prior to recommending sale or disposal through Board action. The Board may also enter into contracts (per Education Code 17549) for the exchange of equipment belonging to the District and used for instructional purposes for new property of like class and kind for a similar use without advertising or taking bids. Resellers, Diamond Assets and UEG, will purchase the District's aged MacBooks and Chromebooks in exchange for credit to purchase new computers with Apple and CDW-G. This will put additional technology into our classrooms at no additional costs to the District and continue to support our NEXT 5 Strategic planning process, to continue providing 21st century classroom technology to prepare students for college and career success (strategic direction 2.5). Other items on the surplus list include furniture from Jefferson School, miscellaneous unusable equipment currently stored at the warehouse, and aged copier machines. |
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May 9, 2018 Surplus List (Sale-Disposal)
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The District strongly advocated educational partnerships. We appreciate and recognize the following individuals for being part of our team and thank them for their generosity.
Mental Health and Homeless Education and Joey's Food Locker received a $100 donation from Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas. American Lakes Elementary School received a $191.40 donation from Funding Factory. Jefferson Elementary School received a $308 donation through the Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign. Two Rivers Elementary School received a $1,000 donation from the Two Rivers PTA for office supplies. Natomas Middle School received a $200 donation from the Rotary Club of Natomas #5180 for the music program. Natomas High School received a $168 donation from Elaine Ancheta through the PG&E Employee Giving Program. Discovery High School received a $250 donation from Dohnovan Ledesma. |
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Recruitment efforts were put in place for additional membership for the Measure D Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. One application was received from Mariana Corona Sabeniano filling the At large representing the community with interest in education designation. The Board is asked to approve this appointment. Bylaws and Education Code require a minimum of seven (7) members serve on the committee. Following this new member appointment, there are seven (7) active committee members. The committee member list is attached showing member terms and designations.
Recruitment efforts continue and applications are being accepted to fill the vacant member position to serve representing a local Business Organization.
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CBOC Measure D Committee List
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
Recruitment efforts were put in place for additional membership for the Measure J Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. One application was received from Mariana Corona Sabeniano filling the At large representing the community with interest in education designation. The Board is asked to approve this appointment. Bylaws and Education Code require a minimum of seven (7) members serve on the committee. Following this new member appointment, there are ten (10) active committee members. The committee member list is attached showing member terms and designations.
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CBOC Measure J Committee List
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The attached five year lease agreement with Discovery Office Systems for Multi-Functional Copiers/Printers follows the District's 2017 copier pilot program that allowed staff to assess the functionality, quality and efficiency of copiers while in use. This lease agreement is a piggyback contract through the El Dorado Irrigation District. Terms and conditions in the agreement include a 90-day written notice requirement to end the 5-year agreement and avoid automatic renewal. New copiers will be in place for start of next school year.
The benefits of leasing new copiers will allow the District to stay current with copier equipment that is compatible with new technology, and includes print, scan, copy and fax capabilities. Monthly rental amount is $8,176 for a total amount of $98,112 per year. Maintenance cost ranges from $0.0038 to $0.0049 per image depending on the type of device. The lease and maintenance cost is within the District's current general fund copier budget. |
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Discovery Office Systems Five-Year Lease Agreement
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Classrooms at American Lakes were damaged by weather, thus necessitating an emergency installation of additional relocatable classrooms. Proposals were solicited from the Board Approved pool of architects. Nacht and Lewis architects submitted the most comprehensive and economical proposal. Nacht and Lewis has provided a proposal for the amount of Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Dollars ($16,680.00). |
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Architectural Services Agreement - Nacht and Lewis
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
On April 30, 2018 bids were opened for painting services at H. Allen Hight Elementary and Natomas Middle School. Five bids were received with H.B. Restoration, Inc. supplying the lowest responsive bid in the amount of Two Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Fifteen Dollars ($285,015.00) inclusive of a Fifty Thousand Dollar ($50,000.00) owner controlled contingency and a Thirty Eight Thousand Eight Dollar ($38,008.00) add alternate for painting of ornamental fencing.
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Agreement HAH Exterior Paint
Bid Docs HB Restoration HAH
Bid Results for Exterior Painting HAH
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Change Order No. 15 revised five (5) contract items resulting in an additive change order in the amount of Twenty Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($24,196.50) (0.47% of the Construction Contract).
With the addition of Change Order No. 15, the total construction contract value is Five Million Seven Hundred Forty Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Eight Dollars and Sixty Five Cents ($5,744,678.65).
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Change Order No. 15 Bobo Construction
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Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
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| On March 14, 2018 an agreement with Chipman Relocations & Logistics in the amount of Forty Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($43,250.00) was approved.
During the first phase of the relocation support, it was determined that additional moving and storage services would be required for the project. Chipman has provided a proposal in the amount of Twenty Three Thousand Thirty Dollars ($23,030.00) for the additional relocation support. The total contract value with the additional service is Sixty Six Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Dollars ($66,280.00).
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Chipman Agreement
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Change Order No. 7 revised fourteen (14) contract items resulting in an additive change order in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Six Dollars and Twenty Three Cents ($13,456.23) (0.23% of the construction contract).
With the addition of Change Order No. 7, the total construction contract value Six Million Three Hundred Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Seven Dollars and Ninety One Cents ($6,307,377.91). |
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Change Order No. 7 The Boldt Company
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
On April 30, 2018 bids were opened for painting services at Natomas Charter School Blackrock campus. Four bids were received with Anchor Singh Painting supplying the lowest responsive bid in the amount of One Hundred Sixty Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Three Dollars and Thirty Three Cents ($163,333.33), inclusive of a Thirty Thousand Dollar ($30,000.00) owner controlled allowance and an Eight Thousand Dollar ($8,000.00) add alternate for ornamental iron fencing.
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Anchor Singh Bid Docs NCS Blackrock
Bid Results for Exterior Painting NCS Blackrock
NCS Blackrock Exterior Paint Agreement
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| On May 10, 2017 a contract with HCI Systems, Inc. for the installation of a video monitoring system was approved in the amount of Thirty Eight Thousand Two Hundred One Dollars ($38,201.00). No change orders were issued on the contract.
In order to close out the contract and contract payments, a Notice of Completion must be approved for this project. As required to begin the lien period, the Notice of Completion will be filed with the County of Sacramento post Board approval.
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Notice Of Completion - HCI Systems
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| On January 17, 2018 a contract with Quality Sound for the installation of audiovisual systems was approved in the amount of Eighty One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars ($81,967.00). No change orders were issued.
In order to close out the contract and contract payments, a Notice of Completion must be approved for this project. As required to begin the lien period, the Notice of Completion will be filed with the County of Sacramento post Board approval. |
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Notice Of Completion - Quality Sound
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| On November 8, 2017 a contract with KS Telecom, Inc. was approved in the amount of Thirty Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars ($36,240.00). No change orders were issued.
In order to close out the contract and contract payments, a Notice of Completion must be approved for this project. As required to begin the lien period, the Notice of Completion will be filed with the County of Sacramento post Board approval. |
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Notice Of Completion - KS Telecom
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Change Order No. 17 revised two (2) contract items resulting in an additive change order in the amount of Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Forty Six Dollars and Eighteen Cents ($14,546.18) (0.05 percent of the construction contract).
With the addition of Change Order No. 17, the total construction contract value is Thirty Million Two Hundred Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty One Dollars and Ninety Three Cents ($30,242,951.93).
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Change Order No. 17 Arntz Builder
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| Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Student No. 2017-2018 MM violated the following Education Codes: 48900(a)(1), 48900(a)(2) and 48900.4. |
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| Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Student No. 2017-2018 NN violated the following Education Codes: 48915(a)(1)(A), 48900.4, 48900(a)(1) and 48900(a)(2). |
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| Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
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| Student No. 2017-2018 OO violated the following Education Codes: 48915(a)(1)(A), 48900.4, 48900(a)(1) and 48900(a)(2). |
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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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| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent- Safety and Operations |
The 2016-2018 Contract with Sacramento City Police Department (SCPD) was approved by the Board on June 22, 2016 with a not to exceed (NTE) amount of $926,628. Due to an increase of school activities and events requiring coverage, the costs associated with the contract for School Resource Officers (SRO) is estimated to exceed the original contract amount by $25,000 by end of school year. The amended contract (expiring June 30, 2018) is attached.
The District recognizes and acknowledges the importance of our School Resource Officers in maintaining a high degree of safety on our school campuses. The proposed 2-year contract for 2018-2020 assigns 3 School Resource Officers to the secondary campuses; and also provides coverage to middle and elementary schools as needed.
The cost of the proposed 2018-2020 (2-year) contract with Sacramento City Police Department in the amount of $1,091,469 is attached. |
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Amended 2016-2018 SRO Contract
SRO Agreement 2018-2020
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Via Resolution No. 17-37 the Board of Trustees awarded Site/Facilities Leases with XL Construction for the Jefferson Modernization Project on December 13, 2017. It was stated in the contracts that at such time DSA approval was obtained and a price and schedule were finalized with the contractor, an amendment to the contract would be brought to the Board for review and approval. The Jefferson Modernization project received DSA approval on May 3, 2018. The Guaranteed Maximum Price of Eight Million One Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($8,152,244.00) has been agreed upon between XL Construction and Natomas Unified, and the project schedule has been finalized. |
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First Amendment Facilities Lease Jefferson Mondernization
Fully Executed Facility Lease and Construction Provisions
Site Lease - Jefferson Modernization - XL Construction
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| Cecil Duke, Interim Associate Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| This is an excellent opportunity for NUSD students to earn dual enrollment credit through American River College. The MOU can also be called a College and Career Access Pathways Partnership Agreement. During the time that our teacher uses the ARC curriculum under the agreement, ARC will pay for his time and there are no costs to NUSD except curriculum materials (which would replace current materials). Attached please find a copy of the MOU and Course Agreement. |
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NUSD ARC Dual Enrollment Course Agreement
NUSD ARC Dual Enrollment MOU
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Published: May 4, 2018, 4:01 PM
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