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Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
June 05, 2019 5:15PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834 Closed Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Session: 7:00 p.m.

I. OPEN SESSION
II. ROLL CALL
III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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.
V. CLOSED SESSION
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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.  
V.a. Conference with Labor Negotiator-District Representative: Angela Herrera, Employee Organization: Natomas Teachers AssociationConfidential agenda item.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent
V.b. Government Code Section 54962: Stipulated Expulsion No. 2018-2019 VConfidential agenda item.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support
V.c. Superintendent's EvaluationConfidential agenda item.
VI. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
VII. ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
IX. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
X. COMMUNICATIONS
X.a. California School Employees Association (CSEA)
Speaker:
Pamela Rothwell, President
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Pamela Rothwell, President
X.b. Natomas Teachers Association (NTA)
Speaker:
Brenda Borge, President
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Brenda Borge, President
X.c. Board Members
X.d. Superintendent's Report
XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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.
XII. PUBLIC HEARING
XII.a. 2019 Annual Update to the 2017-2020 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Speaker:
Joel Rabin, Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Joel Rabin, Associate Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to hold a public hearing for the 2019 Annual Update to the 2017-2020 LCAP.
Rationale:
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.

A copy of NUSD's 2019 Update to the 2017-2020 Local Control and Accountability Plan can be found in the lobby at the NUSD Education Center at: 1901 Arena Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95834 or online at natomasunified.org/lcap

 
Attachments:
DRAFT 2019 Annual LCAP Update
XII.b. 2019-2020 Proposed Budget
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to hold a Public Hearing regarding the District's 2019-2020 Proposed Budget.
Rationale:
Local Educational Agencies are required to hold a public hearing and adopt a budget prior to July 1 of each year in order to authorize the expenditure of funds. Following this Public Hearing, the 2019-2020 Proposed Budget will be presented for review and action at the June 19, 2019 Board Meeting. The budget indicates the District will maintain positive certification, meeting its projected financial obligations in the current year and two subsequent fiscal years. The 2019-2020 Proposed Budget is attached.
 
Attachments:
2019-2020 Proposed Budget
XII.c. NUSD Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education
Speaker:
Josh Harris, Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Josh Harris, Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to hold a Public Hearing regarding the NUSD Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education.
Rationale:
In accordance with the requirements of Education Code 56205, the Board shall convene a Public Hearing to receive comments from members of the public regarding NUSD's Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education. The required Notice to the Public was posted at each school site in the district, and on the District website.
 
XIII. CONSENT ITEMS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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.
XIII.a. Approve the Consent Calendar
XIII.b. Approve the April 24, 2019 and the May 8, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes and the April 24, 2019 and the May 15, 2019 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Speaker:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the April 24, 2019 and the May 8, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes and the April 24, 2019 and the May 15, 2019 Special Board Meeting Minutes.
XIII.c. Approve the Personnel Items
Speaker:
Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:

Administrative Promotions: Alana Cayabyab, from Middle School Assistant Principal to K-8 Principal, Effective: July 1, 2019; Jennifer Orosco, from Supervisor to Coordinator II, Effective: April 29, 2019

Administrative New Hire: Paul Rosencrans, Executive Director, Effective: May 20, 2019

Administrative Resignations: Leslie Sargent, High School Principal, Effective: June 30, 2019; Rylee Welly, Coordinator II, Effective: May 31, 2019; Lauren Odell, Executive Director, Effective: May 13, 2019 (revised); Patrick Durant, High School Assistant Principal, Effective: June 30, 2019; Travis Burke, Coordinator III, Effective: June 30, 2019

Certificated New Hires: Elizabeth Prokosch, Teacher, Effective: August 1, 2019; Ashley Robinson, Teacher, Effective: August 1, 2019; Ashley Monroe, Teacher, Effective: August 1, 2019; Michael Colen, Teacher, Effective: August 1, 2019; Calica Eby, Teacher, Effective: August 1, 2019

Certificated Resignations: Stephanie Church, Teacher, Natomas Middle School, Effective: May 24, 2019; Cherone Cabezudo, Teacher, American Lakes School, Effective: May 24, 2019; Linda Pugh, Teacher, Natomas Park Elementary, Effective: May 24, 2019; John Kanemoto, Teacher on Special Assignment, Effective: May 24, 2019; Karah Tovar, Speech-Language Therapist, Effective: June 6, 2019; Jeffrey Sawyer, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: May 24, 2019; Caitlin Brennan, Speech-Language Therapist, Effective: June 6, 2019; Katrina Santiago, Speech-Language Therapist, Effective: June 6, 2019; Grant Mizuno, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: May 24, 2019

Classified Leave of Absence Approval: Sherisse Coleman. Bus Driver, 0.46875 FTE, Effective: March 25, 2019 to August 25, 2019

Classified New Hires: David Moreno, Custodial Team Leader I, 8.0 hours, Natomas High School, Effective: April 15, 2019; Danielle Rodriguez, Office Specialist II, 8.0 hours, Nutrition Services and Warehouse, Effective: April 22, 2019; Isabella Nelson, Instructional Assistant II, 6.5 hours, Heron School, Effective: April 23, 2019; Mary Kim Corosu-Schlahta, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective: May 2, 2019; Felicity White, Instructional Assistant II, 6.75 hours, Natomas Middle School, Effective: May 14, 2019; Alicia Stone, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective: May 2, 2019

Classified Transfer: Maria Capiral, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary to Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective: May 13, 2019

Classified Increase in Hours: Louvinia Matthias, Health Assistant I, 6.0 hours to 8.0 hours, Natomas High School, Effective: April 12, 2019; Wendy Agnello, Health Assistant I, 6.0 hours to 8.0 hours, Inderkum High School, Effective: April 22, 2019; Mayra Gonzalez, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours to 2.5 hours, Jefferson School, Effective: May 8, 2019

Classified Resignations: Rula El Bishtawi, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Natomas Park Elementary, Effective: May 27, 2019; Taylor Reed, Instructional Assistant II, 7.0 hours, Natomas Middle School, Effective: April 11, 2019 (Revised); Natalie Velasco, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, American Lakes School, Effective: April 26, 2019; Pauline Alvarez, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Jefferson School, Effective: May 27, 2018; Susanne Turner, School Secretary I, 8.0 hours, Two Rivers Elementary, Effective: June 14, 2019; Molly Ibietorremendia, Health Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Heron School, Effective: April 29, 2019; Houston Myers, Food Services Assistant, 3.5 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary, Effective: May 10, 2019; Sokolsky Lacey, Custodial Team Leader I, 8 hours, Inderkum High School, Effective: August 15, 2019

Classified Retirements: Kelly West, School Secretary I, 8.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary, Effective: June 14, 2019; Leslie Wolfson, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary, Effective: May 27, 2019

Classified Probationary Release: Employee No. 8847, Effective: May 7, 2019

Certificated Substitute New Hires: Cole Wright, Effective: April 10, 2019; Joel Buenafe, Effective: April 24, 2019; Brittany Mitchell, Effective: May 2, 2019; Masud Kiburi-Cunningham, Effective: May 7, 2019

Certificated Substitute Resignations: Bruce Bent, Effective: May 7, 2019; Francheska Del Rey, Effective: May 23, 2019; Camille Smith, Effective: May 7, 2019

Certificated Substitute Release: Employee No. 8947, Effective: May 21, 2019; Employee No. 9074, Effective: May 21, 2019

Classified Substitute New Hires: Tenisha Mitchell, Effective: April 11, 2019; Pouneh Rajabimehr, Effective: April 12, 2019; Ariana E. Hernandez, Effective: April 25, 2019; Lydia Romero, Effective: April 25, 2019;Jill Macaraeg, Effective: April 25, 2019; Becky Hunt, Effective: April 25, 2019; Desiree Gipson, Effective: April 30, 2019; Desiree Medieros, Effective: May 9, 2019; Kulwinder Kaur, Effective: May 9, 2019; Mandy Fong, Effective: May 13, 2019; Michele Kelly, Effective: May 13, 2019

Classified Substitute Release: Employee No. 5842, Effective: May 1, 2019

 
XIII.d. Approve Payroll and Claims for April 2019
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the Payroll and Claims for April 2019.
Rationale:
This item appears regularly and shows the total payroll and warrants issued. The individual funds' warrant registers and expenditure summaries are attached.
 
Attachments:
April 2019 Fund Report
April 2019 Warrant Registers
XIII.e. Approve Acceptance of Donations as Submitted
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to accept donations as submitted.
Rationale:
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. The Salvador Heredia-Arriaga Memorial Football Scholarship fund received a $500 donation from Dr. Susan M. Heredia and a $500 donation from Ann Heredia. Two Rivers Elementary School received school supplies valued at $450 from Robin Anderson; and additional office/classroom supplies valued at $438 from Diane Miles. Natomas Middle School received a $60 donation from Marco Moreno through the PG&E Employee Giving Campaign for school supplies. Natomas High School received a $370 donation for school supplies from Elaine Ancheta through the PG&E Employee Giving Campaign. Inderkum High School received breakfast burritos from Taqueria Rincon Alteno valued at $438.26. The burritos were a gift to students taking the AP exams.
 
XIII.f. Authorize Superintendent to Organize School Names Committee for 2019-2020
Speaker:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to authorize the Superintendent a organize the School Names Committee for the 2019-2020 school year.
Rationale:
This request is to authorize the Superintendent to organize a School Names Committee for the entire 2019-2020 school year.

Per Board Policy 7310, the School Names Committee will review name suggestions (submitted from various stakeholders) and submit no more than three recommendations per (project/facility) to the Board for discussion and approval.  Once the School Names Committee for 2019-2020 is approved, recommendations for the naming of various projects/facilities will be brought forward for Board approval as needed throughout the 2019-2020 school year. As a reminder, the Board shall name schools or individual buildings in recognition of:

  1. Individuals, living or deceased, who have made outstanding contributions to the county or community
  2. Individuals, living or deceased, who have made contributions of state, national or worldwide significance
  3. The geographic area in which the school or building is located

 
XIII.g. Approve Agreement with James Marta & Company LLP for Bond Performance Audit Services
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the agreement with James Marta & Company LLP for Bond Performance Audit Services.
Rationale:
The California Constitution Article XIIIA, Section 1, and Education Code Section 15278 require that School Districts shall provide for a Bond Performance Audit as stipulated by Proposition 39 and shall be performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. The attached engagement agreement from James Marta & Company LLP is to perform Bond Performance Audit services as stipulated by Proposition 39 for year 2018-19 with the option to renew for two subsequent years for Measure J. In addition, the services for Measure L will begin for 2019-20 with the option to renew for one subsequent year. Fees for Measure J (year 1) are $7,900. Fees for both Measure J and L (optional year 2) are $8,200 per bond; and optional year 3 fees are $8,500 per bond. A recommendation to award the contract to James Marta & Company LLP was presented to the Measure J and Measure L Citizens' Bond Oversight Committees on April 29, 2019 with both committees affirming the recommendation.
 
Attachments:
James Marta & Co Engagement for Bond Audit Services
XIII.h. Approve Agreements with Kya LLC for Flooring Projects at Bannon Creek, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep/Paso Verde Interim Sites
Speaker:
Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve agreements with Kya LLC for Flooring Projects at Bannon Creek and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep/Paso Verde Interim Site.
Rationale:
The agreements with Kya LLC in the total amount of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand, Three Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($115,383.34) are attached. Kya LLC is a NUSD Pre-Qualified and CUPCAA vendor and was selected for these projects through the National Joint Powers bidding process. These projects will include the removal and replacement of existing flooring in the Multi-Purpose Rooms at both Bannon Creek School and the shared campus of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Paso Verde Interim Campus.
 
Attachments:
BCS Library Flooring Agreement
BCS MP Flooring Bid and Scope of Work
NP3/PVS Flooring Agreement
NP3/PVS Flooring Bid and Scope of Work
XIII.i. Approve Agreements with Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. for Roofing Replacement Projects at Bannon Creek School, American Lakes School and Two Rivers Elementary
Speaker:
Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve agreement with Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. for roofing replacement projects at Bannon Creek School, American Lakes School, and Two Rivers Elementary.
Rationale:
The agreements with Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. not to exceed the total amount of Three Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand, Ninety-Nine Dollars ($334,099.00) which include a Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollar ($38,000.00) owner contingency allowance are attached. Pre-Qualified and CUPCCA vendors were invited to attend a bid walk held on May 2nd. Of the three bids submitted, Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. submitted the lowest bid. This project will include roof replacement at Bannon Creek School; classroom building housing rooms 12, 13, 14, 15, American Lakes School; K3 building, and Two Rivers Elementary; D building. These buildings have been identified for replacement in our deferred maintenance plan have been prioritized for replacement based upon their repair history and current conditions.
 
Attachments:
ALS and TRE Roofing Agreement
ALS and TRE Roofing Bid and Scope of Work
Bannon Creek Roofing Agreement
Bannon Creek Roofing Bid and Scope of Work
XIII.j. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Architectural Services Agreement with Lionakis for Paso Verde Permanent Site
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve Amendment No. 4 to the Architectural Services Agreement with Lionakis for Paso Verde permanent site.
Rationale:
On June 21, 2017 an Architectural Services Agreement with Lionakis for the Paso Verde permanent site was approved in the amount of Two Million Three Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,305,300.00). Amendment No. 1, in the amount of Three Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($340,000.00), was approved on October 25, 2017, and added the design of offsite improvements to the agreement. Amendment No. 2, in the amount of Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00), added Building Commissioning to the agreement. The 2016 California Energy Code, Section 120.8 identifies building commissions as requirement for all new construction. Amendment No. 3 in the amount of Sixty-Four Thousand Dollars ($64,000.00), incorporated sub consultant services for reassessment of the property site for airport flight impact, mapping of easements and participation in bi-weekly development meetings. Amendment No. 4, in the amount of Seventy-Nine Thousand Dollars ($79,000.00) includes the revisions to the site plan as required to satisfy the Sacramento Area Council of Governments. With the approval of Amendment No. 4, the full contract value will be to Two Million Eight Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,843,300.00).
 
Attachments:
Amendment No. 4 Arch Services Agreement PV
XIII.k. Approve Change Order No. 3 with BRCO Constructors, Inc. for the Sitework of the NHS Building and Construction Trades Building
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve Change Order No. 3 with BRCO Constructors, Inc. for sitework of the NHS Building and Construction Trades building.
Rationale:
Change Order No. 3 added two items to the contract with BRCO Constructors, Inc. Change Order No. 3 is in the amount of Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($8,848.36). With the addition of Change Order No. 3, the full contract value is One Million Eighty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy Cents ($1,089,310.70).
 
Attachments:
Change Order No. 3
XIII.l. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with NUSD and Improve Your Tomorrow
Speaker:
David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement
Quick Summary / Abstract:
David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Natomas Unified School District and Improve Your Tomorrow.
Rationale:
Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) currently serves Discovery High School, Natomas High School, and Natomas Gateways Middle School. Next year IYT will provide services to Jefferson School since Natomas Gateways Middle School will be closing.

IYT has been working with 147 students throughout the three sites. IYT is a college preparatory program for young men of color. The purpose and mission of the organization is to increase the number of young men of color to attend and graduate from 4-year colleges and universities.


 
Attachments:
2019-20 IYT Contract
XIII.m. Approve the 2019-2020 After School Education and Safety (ASES) Contracts for Center for Fathers and Families
Speaker:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the 2019-2020 After School Education and Safety (ASES) contracts for Center for Fathers and Families (CFF).
Rationale:
Natomas Unified School District is the fiscal manager for ASES grant awards at Bannon Creek, Jefferson and Natomas Middle School. CFF provides programs after school until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, while school is in session as required in the grant. In addition, CFF will promote active student engagement through both academic focus on literacy, along with enrichment activities to develop the whole student.
 
Attachments:
19-20 ASES CFF Bannon Creek Contract
19-20 ASES CFF Jefferson Contract
19-20 ASES CFF Natomas Middle Contract
XIII.n. Approve the 2019-2020 After School Education and Safety (ASES) Contract with The Sacramento Chinese Community Center (The Center)
Speaker:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the 2019-2020 After School Education and Safety (ASES) contract with the Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center (CFF).
Rationale:
Natomas Unified School District is the fiscal manager for the ASES grant award at American Lakes School. The Center provides programs after school until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, while school is in session as required in the grant. In addition, The Center will promote active student engagement through both academic focus on literacy, along with enrichment activities to develop the whole student.
 
Attachments:
19-20 ASES The Center at ALS Contract
XIII.o. Approve the 2019-2020 Restorative Justice Contract with Rita Alfred
Speaker:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the 2019-2020 Restorative Justice Contract with Rita Alfred.
Rationale:
The contract with Rita Alfred will be used to provide Restorative Justice training for new staff and to continue the implementation of Community Building practices and the Circle Process activities at Jefferson School and Natomas Middle School. The contract will also be used to implement Restorative Justice practices for Bannon Creek School. As this is the first year of programming for Bannon Creek, staff members will receive 12 hours of Restorative Justice training, as well as coaching and support to implement Community Building and Circle Process activities as well.
 
Attachments:
19-20 Rita Alfred RJ Contract
XIII.p. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Roberts Family Development Center
Speaker:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Roberts Family Development Center.
Rationale:
Through a Memorandum of Understanding, Roberts Family Development Center will provide a daily after school program providing tutoring, parent/family engagement, educational activities, and twice-weekly student enrichment activities for 40 students at Bannon Creek School, 60 students at H. Allen High Elementary and 60 students at Natomas Park Elementary. The daily after school program will support children and families around five essential components: 1) High quality academic enrichment,  2) Parent/family involvement,  3) Social action/civic engagement,  4) Inter-generational leadership development and 5) Physical/mental health.
 
Attachments:
19-20 Roberts Family Dev. Ctr. Contract
XIII.q. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with NUSD and Ruthie Bolton, AIM HIGH Mentoring
Speaker:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Natomas Unified School District and Ruthie Bolton, AIM HIGH Mentoring.
Rationale:
Ruthie Bolton, AIM HIGH Mentoring, will provide group mentoring at Natomas Middle School. Students participating in AIM HIGH will learn how to set goals for themselves and identify antecedents that may have prohibited them from achieving success in the past.
 
Attachments:
19-20 AIM High - Ruthie Bolton MOU
XIII.r. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with NUSD and SCOE for the Sacramento Consortium Induction Program
Speaker:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with NUSD and SCOE for the Sacramento Consortium Induction Program.
Rationale:
SCOE's Teacher Induction Program is a two year program that assists schools and districts in providing Teacher Induction that meets both program and credentialing standards for the state of California. It provides teachers with a specifically designated standards-based professional development series, mentoring and coaching, credentialing services and technical assistance aligned to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession.
 
Attachments:
SCOE Teacher Induction
XIII.s. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with NUSD and United College Action Network, Inc.
Speaker:
David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement
Quick Summary / Abstract:
David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Natomas Unified School District and United College Action Network, Inc.
Rationale:
United College Action Network, Inc. (UCAN) will provide college and career services to high school junior and senior students at Discovery High School, Inderkum High School, Leroy Greene Academy and Natomas High School. UCAN primarily focuses on historically black colleges, but will provide students with support in applying for scholarships, financial aid and applying to other colleges.

This service is separate from the work UCAN is doing with Human Resources on Diversity Recruitment.

 
Attachments:
United College Action Network MOU 2019_2020
XIII.t. Approve Stipulated Expulsion No. 2018-2019 V
Speaker:
Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the Stipulated Expulsion Agreement for Student No. 2018-2019 V.
Rationale:
Student No. 2018-2019 V violated the following Education Codes: 48900.4, 48900(a)(1), 48900(a)(2), 48900(i) and 48900(k).
 
XIV. ACTION ITEMS
Quick Summary / Abstract:
PROCEDURE: Formal action is required on each item which frequently includes discussion prior to the motion. Time is given for public comments.
XIV.a. Approve Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education
Speaker:
Josh Harris, Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Josh Harris, Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support
Recommended Motion:
Following a Public Hearing, the Board is asked to approve the attached NUSD Amended Annual Service Plan for Special Education.
Rationale:
In accordance with the requirements of Education Code 56205, the Board shall approve an Annual Service Plan for Special Education. As required by law, the NUSD Amended Annual Service Plan includes a description of special education services to be provided by NUSD, including the nature of the services and the physical location at which the services will be provided, in order to demonstrate that all NUSD students with disabilities have access to services and instruction appropriate to meet their needs as specified in their Individualized Education Programs. Natomas Unified School District originally submitted our Board approved Annual Service Plan to the California Department of Education on January 22, 2019. On April 18, 2019 we were informed by the California Department of Education that there were minimal changes that needed to be made in order for NUSD to continue the process towards becoming a single-district SELPA.
 
Attachments:
Amended Annual Service Plan
XIV.b. Approve First Round of Management Job Descriptions
Speaker:
Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent Christina Huth, Executive Director
Recommended Motion:
The Board will be asked to approve the first round of management job descriptions.
Rationale:
The first round of management job descriptions includes: Assistant Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and Chief Academic Officer.  Staff will be reviewing and recommending changes as appropriate to all management job descriptions over the next few years.
 
Attachments:
Assistant Superintendent Proposed Edits
Associate Superintendent Proposed Edits
Chief Academic Officer Proposed Edits
Deputy Superintendent Proposed Edits
XIV.c. Approve Amendment to Employment Agreement with Angela Herrera
Speaker:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Chris Evans, Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board will be asked to approve the amendment to the employment agreement with Angela Herrera.
Rationale:
This position is not a new FTE added to the Ed Center. The Chief Academic Officer (CAO) is taking leadership over what used to be two departments that will be integrated for increased support to schools. The amendment to the employment agreement is still being worked on and will be posted later or shared at the meeting.

 
XIV.d. Approve Architectural Services Agreement with BCA Architects for K-8 Conversions
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve an Architectural Services Agreement with BCA Architects for K-8 conversions at American Lakes, Bannon Creek and Jefferson Schools.
Rationale:
On September 26, 2018 Natomas Unified entered into an agreement with BCA Architects for scoping and schematic design of K-8 conversions at American Lakes, Bannon Creek and Jefferson Schools. Meetings were held with stakeholders from each site to determine facility needs for conversion of each elementary site to a K-8 campus. At the May 8, 2019 Board Meeting, a K-8 Conversion presentation outlined three options. Staff recommends implementing Option 2, which includes gymnasiums and playground/field updates at all three schools, and additional classroom spaces at American Lakes and Jefferson. BCA Architects has submitted a proposal based on Option 2, for the design development through DSA certification phases of the project in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand Six Hundred Thirty One Dollars ($2,578,631.00).
 
Attachments:
AE Agreement K-8 Conversions
XV. DISCUSSION
XV.a. First Reading - Board Bylaw 9323 - Meeting Conduct
Speaker:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Chris Evans, Superintendent REVISED: Board Bylaw 9323 - Meeting Conduct
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to discuss recommended changes to the attached Board Bylaw.
Attachments:
Board Bylaw 9323 Meeting Conduct - Recommendation 6/5/19
XVI. STUDY SESSION
XVI.a. Analyzing the Summer School, After School and Mentoring Programs through the Cycle of Continuous Learning and Improvement
Speaker:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to receive information regarding summer school, after school and mentoring programs.
Rationale:
School Leadership and Support will present a study session to inform the Board about summer school, after school and mentoring programs. The study session will provide an overview on how each program looks from a data based perspective. Student voice will be included in the presentation.
 
XVII. ADJOURNMENT

Published: May 31, 2019, 5:01 PM

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