Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
June 06, 2018 5:30PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM
1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Closed Session: 5:30 p.m. Open Session: 8:00 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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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent |
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
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| Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources |
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| 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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| 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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| 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 |
| This presentation will share a recently released report by the Sacramento County Office of Education on UC/CSU a-g completion rates. The presentation will look at historical data along with comparisons to other school districts in Sacramento County and across the state of California. |
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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 |
Administrative Management New Hire: Thomas Dickinson, K-8 Principal on Special Assignment, Effective: June 15, 2018; Jason Manviller, Elementary Principal, Effective: July 1, 2018 Administrative Management Promotion: Earl Pavao, from Director to Executive Director, Effective: May 7, 2018; Shea Borges, from Middle School Principal to Executive Director, Effective: May 1, 2018 (revised) Classified Management Resignation: Liberty Van Natten, Coordinator III, Effective: May 9, 2018
Certificated New Hires: Kristin Yelle, TK Teacher, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective April 20, 2018; Christopher Strazzo, 3rd Grade Teacher, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: May 10, 2018
Certificated Resignations: Antoinette Rosacker, Teacher, Natomas High School, Effective: May 25, 2018; Andrea Leon, Teacher, Natomas Middle School, Effective: May 25, 2018; Caitlyn Wong, Speech Therapist, Special Education, Effective: May 6, 2018
Certificated Retirements: Jeanette Broderick, RSP Teacher, Heron School, Effective: April 26, 2018; Kristi Dills, Teacher, Inderkum High School; Effective: May 25, 2018
Classified New Hires: Essie Pease-Price, Library Media Tech I, 6.0 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective April 24, 2018; Kristina McGregor, Food Services Assistant I, 2.0 hours, Westlake Charter, Effective April 27, 2018; Jacqueline Zairis, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective May 1, 2018; Shannon Ortiz, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Jefferson School, Effective May 1, 2018; Sierra Moore, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective May 1, 2018; Brittney Mesa, Food Service Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Natomas High School, Effective: May 2, 2018; John Silva, Maintenance Specialist III, Electrician, Maintenance & Operations, Effective: May 7, 2018; Lorraina Minnehan, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Natomas High School, Effective: May 8, 2018; Deleta Robinson, Instructional Assistant II, 7.0 hours, Natomas Middle School, Effective: May 9, 2018; Julie Carrillo, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective May 8, 2018; Frances Colwell, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Bannon Creek School, Effective May 9, 2018; Patricia Vargas, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective May 14, 2018; Brittni Lytle, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Jefferson School, Effective May 16, 2018; Arthur Coronado II, Information Technology Specialist IV, 8.0 hours, Technology Department, Effective: May 15, 2018; Nishaant Singh, Information Technology Specialist II, 8.0 hours, Technology Department, Effective: May 15, 2018
Classified Transfers: Nudshour Yang, Bus Driver, 6.0 hours to Bus Driver, 6.25 hours, Effective: May 9, 2018
Classified Terminations: Employee No. 7844, Effective: May 29, 2018; Employee No. 6127, Effective: May 25, 2018 Classified Substitute New Hires: Mindi Merri, Effective: May 2, 2018; WIng Kwok, Effective: May 3, 2018; Vivienne Nolan, Effective: May 10, 2018; Lubna Abbas, Effective: May 17, 2018
Certificated Substitute New Hires: Allison Evans, April 20, 2018; FNU Deep Roshni, Effective: April 25, 2018; Hannah Williams, Effective: April 26, 2018; Emily Whalen, Effective: April 27, 2018; Jeffery Cox, Effective: May 4, 2018; Roberto Montes, Effective: May 11, 2018; Hollie Thompson, Effective: May 16, 2018; Brian Watson, Effective: May 17, 2018
Classified Substitute Termination: Employee No. 8003, Effective: April 19, 2018
Certificated Substitute Terminations: Employee No. 8494, Effective: April 19, 2018; Employee No. 7300, Effective: May 11, 2018
Certificated Substitute Resignations: Wallace Etterbeek, Effective: May 16, 2018; Debra Serna, Effective: May 24, 2018; Judyanne Alanis, Effective: May 2, 2018
Classified Substitute Resignations: Sis Hendrix, Effective: May 2, 2018; Jeff Nevis, Effective: May 16, 2018; Marieli Alvarado-Martinez, Effective: May 1, 2018
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| 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 and Homeless Education, and Joey's Food Locker received a $100 donation from Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas. Salvador Heredia-Arriaga Memorial Football Scholarship Fund received a $500 donation from Susan Heredia. Heron School received a $2,870.80 donation from the Heron PTSA for Chromebooks and Chromebook Carts. H. Allen Hight and Natomas Middle School received 2018-19 Matinee Tickets (120 student and 12 chaperone tickets) valued at $1,500 from Friends of Mondavi Center through the School Outreach Committee. |
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost provides legal services in the areas of facilities, property acquisition and construction matters. The terms and rates remain the same for 2018-19 and are described in the attached Legal Services Agreement. Girard, Edwards, Stevens & Tucker LLP provides legal services in the area of Special Education matters. The terms and rates remain the same for 2018-19 and are described in the attached Legal Services Agreement. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) provides legal services in the area of Charter School matters. Rate increases are described in the attached notice from AALRR. Hourly rates increase by $10 for 2018-19. Dannis Woliver Kelley (DKW) provides legal services in the areas of School Facilities & Finance, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Student Discipline and General Business matters. Hourly rates increase by $10 for 2018-19. |
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AALRR 2018-19 Legal Services Agreement
DWK 2018-19 Legal Services Agreement
FF & F 2018-19 Legal Services Agreement
GES & T 2018-19 Legal Services Agreement
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The attached resolution updates the authorized District signatures for 2018-19. Resolution No. 18-15 will be amended throughout the year when updates are needed. |
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Resol. 18-15 Certification of Signatures 2018-19
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Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
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The purchase of new textbooks in support of recently approved courses, replacement of secondary textbooks, required secondary consumables, and the renewal of the Destiny program is best supported through Follett. Below are estimated items and their cost:
- New classroom/staff teacher editions and/or student books $10,000
- Secondary textbook replacement $65,000
- Secondary consumables $15,000
- Destiny $35,000
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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. 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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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
Each year the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) requires school boards to identify voting school representatives to their respective leagues. Appointees will be the only school representatives to have voting privileges at league meetings, or CIF section meetings. Staff recommends the following voting representative for the 2018-2019 school year:
- Inderkum High School - David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent
- Natomas High School - David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent
- Leroy Greene Academy - David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent
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2018-19 Designation of CIF Representatives to League
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| In October of 2016, NUSD acquired property in the west of Natomas, outside City limits, for a future potential school site. Properties within the Natomas Basin, that are located to the north and west of the City limits, are shareholders in the Natomas Central Mutual Water Company (NCMWC). Shareholders and their tenants are eligible to receive irrigation water for agricultural use.
The lessee of the NUSD property requires agricultural irrigation. NUSD and the lessee must both sign the NCMWC Acknowledgement of Bylaws in order to receive irrigation water. The costs and risks associated in receiving the irrigation water are addressed in the Agricultural Lease for the property.
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NCMWC Acknowledgement of Bylaws
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| On October 19, 2016, the Purchase and Sale Agreement of an 86 acre property was approved by the Board of Trustees. When purchased, the property was under an agricultural lease with Bastiao Farms, Inc.
The Agricultural Lease agreement is a three year term, expiring in December 2021. The total annual rent payment shall be determined each calendar year in accordance with a crop-specific sliding scale.
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Agricultural Lease Agreement
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| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent-Safety and Operations |
Deteriorating and aged flooring were identified in the 2017-2018 Deferred Maintenance Plan. The District requested that Kya Services LLC, provide a proposal for purchasing and installation of Tandus flooring (a NJPA contract #11012), in the 300 wing of Natomas Park Elementary, 12 classrooms at Discovery High School and the H, J and K wings of Natomas Charter School (Blackrock).
Kya Services LLC has agreed to perform the work at Discovery High School for Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars and Fifty Nine Cents ($60,599.59), Natomas Park for Sixty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Nine Dollars and Twenty Five Cents ($68,469.25) and Natomas Charter School Blackrock for Ninety Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars and Thirty Two Cents ($95,760.32).
National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) establishes and provides nationally leveraged and competitively solicited purchasing contracts under the guidance of the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law (M.S. 471.345 Subd. 15). The Joint Exercise of Powers Laws (M.S. 471.59) allows members to legally purchase through NJPA contracts without duplicating their own competitive bidding process and requirements. The result of this cooperative effort is a high quality selection of nationally leveraged, competitively bid contract solutions to help meet the ever challenging needs of our current and future member agencies.
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Discovery High School Flooring
Natomas Charter Flooring
Natomas Park Flooring
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
Troxell Communications has provided proposals for the purchase and installation of televisions and carts for the K-8 expansion projects. Troxell Communications participates in The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN), contract # R60903, which provides the best value pricing for procurement of goods. Natomas Unified approved the use of TCPN contracts on October 11, 2017.
The agreements are as follows: American Lakes School, four televisions and carts, Seventeen Thousand One Hundred Forty Six Dollars and Sixty Three Cents ($17,146.63). Bannon Creek School, one television and cart, Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($4,199.15). Jefferson School, twenty-two televisions and carts, Ninety Three Thousand Eighty One Dollars and Forty Six Cents ($93,081.46). Paso Verde School, six televisions and carts, Twenty Five Thousand Five Hundred Forty Four Dollars and Ninety Four Cents ($25,544.94). |
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Troxell Agreement - ALE
Troxell Agreement - BCE
Troxell Agreement - JEFF
Troxell Agreement - PV
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| In preparation for the K-8 expansion at American Lakes School, it is necessary to install four additional relocatable classrooms. Quotes were requested from three relocatable classroom leasing companies, with Williams Scotsman, Inc. providing the best value lease in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Nine Dollars and Twelve Cents ($124,009.12) for a three year lease term. |
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Williams Scotsman Lease Agreement
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Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent- Safety and Operations
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A contract with Restoration Management Company, Inc. was approved on April 11, 2018 in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eleven Dollars and Eighteen Cents ($258,611.18). After the original estimate for reconstruction was prepared, additional areas required water mitigation work which resulted in identifying additional restoration work. With the addition of Change Order No. 1, the total contract value is Two Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars and Fifty Five Cents ($274,627.55).
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ALS Change Order No. 1 for Reconstruction and Repair
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Special inspection services are required by the Division of State Architect. As part of the construction on this campus, a special inspector is required to test the strength of the materials used in construction. Geocon Consultants, Inc. has agreed to perform for these services for the amount of Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars ($17,980.00). |
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Special Inspections Agreement - Jefferson Modernization
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
On May 24, 2018 bids were opened for the Heron Playground and Hardscape Project. Two bids were received with Lamon Construction Co., Inc., supplying the lowest responsive bid in the amount of a Four Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($438,000.00) inclusive of a Thirty Thousand Dollar ($30,000.00) owner controlled contingency.
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Agreement Heron Playground
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Change Order No. 8 revised three (3) contract items resulting in an additive change order in the amount of Eighty Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Eight Dollars and Ninety Two Cents ($85,288.92) (1.45% of the contract amount).
With the addition of Change Order No. 8, the total construction contract value is Six Million Three Hundred Ninety Two Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Six Dollars and Eighty Three Cents ($6,392,666.83). |
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Change Order No. 8 Boldt
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
On May 24, 2018 bids were opened for the Witter Ranch Hardscape Repair Project. Four bids were received with Biondi Paving, Inc. supplying the lowest responsive bid in the amount of Six Hundred Fifty-TwoThousand Dollars ($652,000.00) inclusive of a Thirty Thousand Dollar ($30,000.00) owner controlled contingency.
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Contract Witter Ranch Hardscape
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
On May 24, 2018 bids were opened for the NP3 Portable Classroom Exterior Painting Project. Two bids were received with A Plus Painting supplying the lowest responsive bid in the amount of Sixty Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty Dollars ($63,340.00) inclusive of a Twenty Five Thousand Dollar ($25,000.00) owner controlled contingency.
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NP3 Paint Contract
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| Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
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| Student No. 2017-2018 PP violated the following Education Codes: 48915(a)(1)(A), 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 QQ violated the following Education Codes: 48915(a)(1)(A), 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 RR violated the following Education Codes: 48900.4 and 48900.7. |
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| Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Student No. 2017-2018 SS violated the following Education Codes: 48915(c)(3), 48900(c) and 48900(d).
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| Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Student No. 2017-2018 TT violated the following Ed Codes: 48915(c)(2), 48915(a)(1)(B), 48900(b) and 48900(a)(1). |
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| Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Student No. 2017-2018 UU violated the following Education Codes: 48915(c)(1), 48900(b), 48900.4, 48900.7 and 48900(k). |
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| Joel Rabin, Assistant Superintendent - Research and Data |
| In accordance with Education Code 52062, the Board shall convene a public hearing to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in the annual update to the local control and accountability plan. |
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2018 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Update 6-6-18
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent |
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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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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent |
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Preschool (PK) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program development was part of NUSD’s 2012 investment to build strong programs to attract and retain students. Efforts to align our PK-3rd grade programs are underway. Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten teachers have reviewed and recommended curriculum to assist in increasing alignment and improving interventions for our youngest students.
PK Teachers reviewed two programs, Learning Without Tears, Get Set for School and Teaching Strategies, Creative Curriculum. Teachers were invited to provide feedback and instructional materials were available for parent preview at open houses and an English Learner Advisory Committee meeting. TK Teachers began their process by reviewing curriculum based on the K-5 ELA/ELD adoption, reviewing McGraw-Hill World of Wonders (WOW) for TK and current materials Pearson, Opening the World of Learning (OWL). Teachers were invited to provide feedback on the instructional materials. After reviewing all input and available research, School Leadership and Support recommends the Board adopt Get Set for School for PK and update OWL, to add the digital component for TK levels. The total purchase of the textbook adoption is $43,000 for all PK and TK materials. |
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Information will be presented and approval requested for a project to upgrade the weight rooms at both Inderkum High School and Natomas High School. The project looks to expand the capacity of our weight rooms to accommodate the growing programs at both sites. Additional equipment will also be a part of the project. |
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Published: June 1, 2018, 4:28 PM
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