Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
June 19, 2019 5:00PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM
1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Closed Session: 5:00 p.m. Open Session: 7:30 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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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
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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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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to hold a Public Hearing on the petition to renew the Charter of the Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep (NP3) Middle School. |
Application to Renew the Charter for NP3 Middle School
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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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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
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The Board is asked to approve the Third Quarterly Williams Review Report for 2018-19.
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As a result of the Williams Settlement, Education Code section 1240 requires that county offices of education visit schools in their country that ranked in deciles 1 to 3 on the 2012 Base Academic Performance Index (API) (Williams Schools). Education Code section 1240(c)(2)(G) requires the county superintendent of schools to send quarterly reports regarding the results of school site visits and reviews conducted each quarter to the governing boards of the school districts with Williams schools. The results can then be made public at a regularly scheduled and noticed meeting of each district's governing board.
A summary of the report is below: - During the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2018-19, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) staff did not conduct any site reviews of instructional materials or facilities.
- The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) of each of the District's Williams schools was reviewed for accuracy as required by 1240(c)(2)(I). The information contained in the schools' SARCs was generally clear. In order to provide assistance in preparing your District's SARCs for next year, a chart (Exhibit A) is enclosed that provides detailed suggestions for further improvement of the District SARCs.
- During the third quarter ending March 31, 2019, SCOE conducted no reviews of Teacher Vacancies and Misassignments.
- The District reported no Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) filings in the third quarter ending March 31, 2019.
The full report is attached.
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Third Quarterly Williams Review Report 2018-19
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
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The Board is asked to approve the 2019-20 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs.
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| The Consolidated Application is our District's statement of intent to apply for State and Federal funds for specific Categorical Programs and to adhere to laws and mandates governing the use of these funds. Our District is requesting federal funds for the following programs:
1) Title I, Part A - Basic Grant
2) Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction
3) Title III, Part A - English Learner
4) Title III, Part A - Immigrant
5) Title IV, Part A - Student Support
The 2019-20 Consolidated application will be presented to the English Learner and Parent Advisory Committees.
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Consolidated Application 2019-20
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2019-2020 LCAP Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Federal Addendum. |
| The LCAP is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. The LCAP provides an opportunity for local educational agencies (LEAs) to share their stories of how, what, and why programs and services are selected to meet their local needs.
The LCAP Federal Addendum is meant to supplement the LCAP to ensure that eligible LEAs have the opportunity to meet the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Plan provisions of the ESSA.
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2019 Local Control and Accountability ESSA Addendum NUSD
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| Tom Anderson, Assistant Superintendent – Student Services and Support |
| Tom Anderson, Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support |
| The Board is asked to approval the the vendors for Nonpublic Schools (NPS) and Nonpublic Agency (NPA) 2019-2020 Master Contracts. When Natomas USD becomes their own SELPA, an updated contract will be submitted at that time. |
| When District schools and/or programs cannot meet the needs of special education students, nonpublic placements are made. The District pays the costs of tuition, transportation and designated instruction and services. A Master Contract spells out the terms of agreement between the District and the non-public school/agency. A copy of the Master Contract template is attached. The schools which currently serve our students or which we may use during 2019-2020 are: Aldar Academy, Anova School, Applied Behavior Consultants School, Atkinson Youth Services, Capitol Academy, Capitol Autism Services - Land Park Campus, Capitol Elementary, Catapult Learning (Sierra School Extension, Lower, Elmira, and Marconi), Charis Youth Center, Children's Choice for Hearing and Talking (CCHAT), Guiding Hands Inc., Journey Academy, Mingus Mountain Academy, Northern California Preparatory School, Odyssey Learning Center, Placer Learning Center, Point Quest Education (Central Valley, El Dorado Hills, Lodi, and Sacramento), Sierra Foothills Academy, Sierra Child & Family Services, Sierra Ranch School, Summitview School and The Williams Academy. The agencies are: 24/7 Med Staff, Action Home Nursing Services, Advance Kids, Inc., Alpha Vista, American River Speech, Applied Behavior Consultants (ABC), BASE Institute, Jennifer Beckett, Behavior Consultants International, BEST Consulting (Behavior Education Services and Training), Rick Bledsoe, Bright Futures Therapy, Bright Start Therapies, Building Blocks, Burger Rehabilitation Systems, Californian Occupational Therapy Services, LLC., Capital Autism Services, C.A.R.D. (Center for Autism & Related Disorders, Inc.), CARE, Capitol Speech, Center for Hearing Health, Center for Speech Pathology, Children's Therapy Center, Cook Speech and Language, Maureen Crowley, Developmental Occupational Therapy, Dunn Behavioral Consulting, Easter Seals Society of California, Eaton Interpreting, Mary Gwaltney, Sarah Hall Vicars, Hear Say, Dr. Robert Hoffman, H.O.P.E. Consulting (Helping Optimize Potential through Education), Isis Healthcare Services, Inc., Jabbergym, Jane Johnson, Kaary Ogard, Language World, Learning Solutions, Lindamood-Bell Learning Systems, Audrey Lytle, Maxim Healthcare Services, Hanoch McCarty, Meladee McCarty, McColgan & Associates, Inc., Morrissey-Compton Educational Center, Music to Grow On, My Therapy Company, Nettiet ATP, Northern California Children's Therapy Center, Occupational Therapy for Children, PALS (Pacific Autism Learning Services), Parwar Transportation, Lisa Pippin, Procare Therapy, Psychoeducational Solutions (Janet Payne), Run and Jump Occupational Therapy, Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento County Office of Education, School Steps, Sierra Pediatric Therapy Center, Sac Family Solutions, Sierra Speech Services, Speech and Language Therapy Associates, Kris Strong, Speech & Language Professional Center, Speech Pathology Group, The Speech Works, Stetson & Associates, Supported Life Institute, Elaine Talley, Therapeutic Pathways, Therapists Unlimited, Together Behavior Solutions, Twin Rivers Unified School District, and Vista Child Therapy Center. |
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NPS-NPA Master Contract 19-20
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a contract with Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. for the Witter Ranch Hardscape Repair Project. |
| On June 7, 2019 bids were opened for the Witter Ranch Hardscape Repair Project. Five bids were received with Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. supplying the lowest responsive bid in the amount of Two Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($293,800.00). |
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Signed Agreement
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an Encroachment Permit with the Reclamation District No. 1000 for an outfall connection. |
| The future Paso Verde site will require a detention basin to capture water drainage. Per the Environmental Impact Report, the detention basin will drain within 48 hours. The Reclamation District 1000 has approved an encroachment permit that will allow the detention basin to drain into the West Drainage Canal. |
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Encroachment Permit
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a Frontage Agreement with the County of Sacramento for the Paso Verde K-8 permanent site. |
| On March 20, 2019, the Board approved onsite and offsite grading agreements with the County of Sacramento. The onsite grading agreement was approved by the County on May 6, 2019. In order for the County to issue plan approval for the offsite grading plans, NUSD must enter into a Frontage Agreement with the County. The Frontage Agreement acknowledges that NUSD is responsible for the expenses and construction of the improvements identified by the plans. |
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Frontage Agreement
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| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the High School Representative to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) for the 2019-2020 school year. |
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 2019-2020 school year:
- Inderkum High School - Suzanne Baker, District Athletic Director
- Natomas High School - Suzanne Baker, District Athletic Director
- Leroy Greene Academy - Suzanne Baker, District Athletic Director
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2019-20 California Interscholastic Federation
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
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| The Board is asked to approve the purchase of textbooks and software program through Follett.
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The purchase of new textbooks in support of recently approved courses, replacement of secondary textbooks, required secondary textbooks and the renewal of the Destiny program is best supported through Follett. Below are estimated items and their cost:
- New classroom - teacher and student editions $10,000
- Secondary textbook replacement $60,000
- Destiny Program $42,000
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| Chris Evans, Superintendent
Board Bylaw 9323 - Meeting Conduct |
| The Board is asked to approve the revision to Board Bylaw 9323 - Meeting Conduct. The first reading revision was approved at the June 5, 2019 Regular Board Meeting. The attached document includes all revisions approved at the first reading. |
9323 BB - Second Reading - June 19, 2019
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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 Suspended Stipulated Expulsion Agreement for Student No. 2018-2019 W. |
| Student No. 2018-2019 W violated the following Education Codes: 48915(a)(1)(B), 48900(b), 48900(m) 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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| Joel Rabin, Associate Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Joel Rabin, Associate Superintendent |
The Board is asked to approve the 2018 LCAP Annual Update.
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As required by law, a local control and accountability plan adopted by the governing board of a school district shall be effective for a period of three years, and shall be updated on or before July 1 of each year. The next step to implementation is for the Board to adopt the 2019 Annual Update to the LCAP.
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2019 Annual LCAP Update - For Board Approval
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the District’s 2019-2020 Proposed Budget.
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| Local Educational Agencies are required to adopt a budget prior to July 1 of each year in order to authorize the expenditure of funds. The proposed budget summarizes the cost to provide necessary resources to support the Natomas Unified School District's Vision and Commitments, 2019-2020 Local Control and Accountability Plan, and the Next 5 Strategic Plan. The budget is built on the best available State and local information the District has received to date (i.e. Legislature Budget Proposals, Governor's May Revision, enrollment and staffing projections, etc.).
The proposed budget is only an initial blueprint for revenues and expenditures since the preparation of the proposed budget occurs before the State has enacted its budget, and before actual expenditures are known for the current year. In the event that material revisions are necessary, a revised budget will be presented no less than 45 days after the Enacted State Budget.
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2019-2020 Proposed Budget
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Resolution No. 19-15 to Commit General Fund Balance, 2019-2020 Budget Adoption. |
| Education Code, Governmental Accounting Standards Statement 54, and Board Policy 3100 requires the Governing Board to classify fund balances within five categories: 1-Nonspendable, 2-Restricted, 3-Committed, 4-Assigned and 5-Unassigned. The attached Resolution recommends $8,862,562 be designated as committed funds from the 2019-2020 General Fund ending balance. |
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Resolution 19-15 Commit General Fund Bal. 2019-20 Budget Adoption
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a water wholesale agreement with the City of Sacramento. |
| The City of Sacramento operates public water systems and is willing to provide Natomas Unified water on a wholesale basis for the Paso Verde K-8 school site. The agreement establishes conditions under which the City will provide wholesale water service to the school district. |
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Water Service Wholesale Agreement
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| The Board will be asked to approve Resolution No. 19-16, committing bond funds to the aquatic center project and delegating power to the Superintendent to negotiate and enter into agreement with the City of Sacramento. |
| The Board is asked to consider a Resolution committing Measure L bond funds to the aquatic center project and delegating power to the Superintendent to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the City of Sacramento. |
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Resolution No. 19-16 Committing Bond Funds to Aquatic Center Project
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Resolution No. 19-17, Authorizing Issuance and Sale of the District’s Election 2018, Series 2019, General Obligation Bonds (Measure L). |
| Resolution No. 19-17 authorizes the sale of the Bonds based on a competitive bid process and approves the various documents (currently in draft form) related to the Bond issuance as found in the exhibits. The documents are considered drafts and certain terms remain blank until completed after the sale of the Bonds has been concluded. On May 8, 2019, the State Board of Education approved a waiver allowing NUSD to increase its bonding capacity from 2.5% of the assessed value to 3%. The Measure L tax levies will remain under the $60 per $100,000 of assessed value limitation. The issuance amount of the 2019 series is in the not to exceed amount of $60,000,000. |
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Preliminary Official Statement Draft
Resolution 19-17 DRAFT Exhibits
Resolution 19-17 Issuance of Bonds
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Resolution 19-18 which established a tax rate for Measure L bond funds sold during fiscal year 2019-20. |
| Resolution No. 19-18 requests the Board of Supervisors of Sacramento County establish a tax rate for Measure L bonds sold during the 2019-20 fiscal year and necessary actions in connection with the sale of the bonds. In accordance with section 15252 et seq of the Education code, the County Board is requested to adopt a tax rate for the Bonds expected to be sold during Fiscal Year 2019-20 based upon the estimated debt service schedule, and to levy a tax in Fiscal Year 2019-20 on all taxable property in the District sufficient to pay said estimated debt service on the bonds. The proceeds of such tax shall be deposited into the debt service fund of the District established pursuant to Education Code for bonds of the District. |
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Resolution 19-18
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep (NP3) Middle School Charter renewal. |
| A Public Hearing was held on June 19, 2019 regarding the attached petition to renew the Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep (NP3) Middle School Charter. |
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Resolution No. 19-19
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| Roman Muñoz and William Tunick, DWK Attorneys |
| Roman Muñoz and William Tunick, DWK Attorney |
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Published: June 14, 2019, 4:03 PM
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