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Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
August 28, 2019 5:45PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834 Closed Session: 5:45 p.m. Open Session: 6:30 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. Step III NTA Grievance Hearing Regarding Article XI – Transfer and ReassignmentConfidential agenda item.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Kristen Rocha, Natomas Teachers Association
V.b. Conference with Labor Negotiator-District Representative: Angela Herrera, Employee Organization: Natomas Teachers AssociationConfidential agenda item.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer
VI. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
VII. ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
IX. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
X. CELEBRATIONS
X.a. Student Board Member - Valerie Smalls
Speaker:
Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer
Recommended Motion:
President Heredia will administer the Oath of Office to our new Student Board Member, Valerie Smalls.
XI. COMMUNICATIONS
XI.a. Student Board Member
XI.b. Board Members
XI.c. Superintendent's Report
XII. 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.
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 BB 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 Personnel Items
Speaker:
Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer
Rationale:

Administrative Resignation: William Young, Deputy Superintendent, Effective: August 30, 2019

Certificated New Hires: Lisa Penaska, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Ayesha Noorani-Dara, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Cole Oliver, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Lucas Kephart, Teacher, Paso Verde School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Sonya Conner, Teacher, Bannon Creek School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Taylor Brandt, Teacher, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: August 1, 2019; David Waters, Teacher, Natomas Middle School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Elizabeth Hendrick, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Evan May, Teacher, Natomas High School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Erin Pressley, Teacher, American Lakes School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Ashley McLoughlin, Teacher, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Evelyn Smith, Teacher, Heron School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Sarah Darling, Teacher, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Madeline Koble, Teacher, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Jaclyn Hilson, Teacher, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Julie Leporiere, Teacher, Heron School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Brittany Valles, Teacher, Witter Ranch Elementary School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Jessica Main, Teacher, Bannon Creek School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Daniel Kantor, Teacher, Discovery High School, Effective: August 7, 2019; Fernando Salazar, Teacher, Jefferson School, Effective: August 8, 2019; Lynnice Kantor, Teacher, Natomas Middle School, Effective: August 8, 2019; Gina Alvaro, Teacher, American Lakes School, Effective: August 9, 2019 

Certificated Resignation: Lamarkus Searcy, Teacher, Natomas High School, Effective: August 30, 2019

District Intern Teacher: Geddy Throne, Intern Teacher (Special Education), Inderkum High School, Effective: August 1, 2019

Classified New Hires: John Hubbard, Custodian, 8.0 hours, Natomas High School, Effective: August 2, 2019; Ivanna Manalo, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Linzee Banks, Instructional Assistant II, 4.0 hours, American Lakes School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Hina Tabassum, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Jefferson School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Michelle Cooksey, Health Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Heron School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Angelica Johnson, Health Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: August 7, 2019; Hazel Castillo, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary School, Effective: August 13, 2019; Kenzie Whitlow, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, American Lakes School, Effective: August 13, 2019

Classified Promotions: Sarah Moffatt, Instructional Assistant II, 6.83 hours, Natomas Middle School to Instructional Assistant III, 6.0 hours, District Wide, Effective: August 5, 2019; Unnatiben Tandel, Food Services Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Natomas High School to Food Services Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Heron School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Natasha Edwards, Food Services Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School to Food Services Assistant III 7.5 hours, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: August 1, 2019; Jose Balderas, Custodian 8.0 hours, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School to 8.0 hours, Custodial Team Leader II, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School, Effective: August 5, 2019

Classified Resignations: Debra Hunter, Instructional Assistant II, 6.7 hours, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: May 27, 2019; Kyle Madrona, Playground Assistant, 2.58 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: August 20, 2019;  Aibonez Shelton-Johnson, Instructional Assistant II, 6.5 hours, Natomas Charter School - Special Education, Effective: May 27, 2019; Debra Crosson, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Natomas High School, Effective: May 27, 2019; Denise Joyce, Instructional Assistant II, 6.5 hours, Natomas High School, Effective: June 28, 2019; April McGee, Instructional Assistant II, 7.25 hours, Heron School, Effective: May 27, 2019; Elimar Alvarado, Instructional Assistant II, 6.5 hours, Heron School, Effective: August 26, 2019

Classified Transfers: Jan Duran, Instructional Assistant II, 7.0 hours, Natomas Charter School - Special Education to 7.0 hours, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Rayna Zurkic, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Natomas Charter School - Special Education to 6.0 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Monifa Parker, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Natomas Gateways Middle School to 6.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Dondrika McGee, Student Assistant 6.0 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School to 6.0 hours, American Lakes School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Sheri Placencia, Student Assistant, 6.0 hours, Natomas Park Elementary School to 6.75 hours, Leroy Greene Academy, Effective: August 5, 2019; Isaac Smith Jr., Campus Safety Specialist II, 8.0 hours, Natomas Gateways Middle School to 8.0 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Isabella Nelson, Instructional Assistant II, 6.5 hours, Heron School to 6.5 hours, American Lakes School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Olga Valencia, Instructional Assistant II, 7.0 hours, Natomas Charter School to Instructional Assistant II, 7.0 hours, Natomas Middle School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Laura Letscher, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Bannon Creek School to Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary School, Effective: August 5, 2019; Stacy Throop, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Bannon Creek School to Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Heron School, Effective: August 5, 2019

Classified Retirement: Roland Sapigao, Custodial Team Leader II, 8.0 hours, Leroy Greene Academy, Effective: September 30, 2019
 
XIII.c. Approve Audit Services with James Marta & Company LLP for Proposition 51 Funded Project Closeouts
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve an agreement for audit services with James Marta & Company LLP for Proposition 51 funded project closeout services.
Rationale:
Projects that receive Proposition 51 funding are required to file an expenditure package and formal audit to the Office of Public School Construction within twelve months of receiving funding. These services must be performed by an independent auditor hired by the District receiving the Proposition 51 funds. James Marta & Company LLP has experience with these services and is the current Bond Auditor for Natomas Unified. Natomas Unified has received Proposition 51 funding for the NP3 new building project. James Marta & Company has provided a proposal to prepare the expenditure package and formal audit in the amount of Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00).
 
Attachments:
Natomas USD SFP EL 2019
XIII.d. Approve Change Order No. 4 with BRCO Constructors, Inc. for the Sitework of the Natomas High School 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. 4 with BRCO Constructors, Inc. for sitework of the NHS Building and Construction Trades building.
Rationale:
Change Order No. 4 added seven items to the contract with BRCO Constructors, Inc. Change Order No. 4 is in the amount of Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Eight Cents ($5,839.08). With the addition of Change Order No. 4, the full contract value is One Million Ninety Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Five Dollars and Forty Cents ($1,097,465.40).
 
Attachments:
Change Order No. 4 BRCO
XIII.e. Approve Notice of Completion for the Installation of All Weather Track Surfacing at Inderkum High School
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve a Notice of Completion for the installation of all weather track surfacing at Inderkum High School.
Rationale:
On May 8, 2019 an agreement with Beynon Sports Surfaces, Inc. was approved in the amount of Five Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($526,913.00). The contract included a Forty Thousand Dollar ($40,000.00) owner controlled allowance. The allowance was unused and the final contract value is Four Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($486,913.00). 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.
 
Attachments:
NOC Beynon
XIII.f. Approve Notice of Completion of Installation of Synthetic Turf Field at Inderkum High School
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve a Notice of Completion for the installation of synthetic turf field at Inderkum High School.
Rationale:
On May 8, 2019 an agreement with Fieldturf USA, Inc. was approved in the amount of Eight Hundred Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars ($807,464.00). The agreement included an owner controlled allowance of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), which was used. There was one change order in the amount of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars ($147,567.00). The final contract value is Nine Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Thirty-One Dollars ($955,031.00). 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.
 
Attachments:
NOC Fieldturf
XIII.g. Approve Notice of Completion for Building and Construction Trades Modular Building at Natomas High School
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve a Notice of Completion for the Building and Construction Trades modular building at Natomas High School.
Rationale:
On September 12, 2018 an agreement was approved with Meehlies Modular Buildings, Inc. in the amount of Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,900,000.00) inclusive of a Fifty Thousand Dollar ($50,000.00) owner controlled allowance. Four thousand Two Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Ninety-One Cents ($4,221.91) of the allowance was unused. The final contract value is Two Million Eight Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars and Nine Cents ($2,895,778.09). 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.
 
Attachments:
LOAD NOC Meehlies
XIII.h. Approve Notice of Completion for the Natomas High School Dance Room
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve a Notice of Completion for the Natomas High School Dance Room.
Rationale:
On May 8, 2019 an agreement with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. was approved in the amount of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars ($131,880.00), inclusive of a Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00) owner controlled allowance, which was unused. The final contract value is One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars ($116,880.00). 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.
 
Attachments:
NOC Dance Room
XIII.i. Ratify North Natomas Aquatic Center Complex Project Funding Agreement with City of Sacramento
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to ratify the Aquatic Center Complex Project Funding Agreement with the City of Sacramento.
Rationale:
The North Natomas Aquatic Center Complex Project Funding Agreement commits the District to a not to exceed amount of $10.6 million towards the Aquatic Center. The agreement commits the City to transfer a surplus parcel of land located at Via Ignolia and New Market Drive to the District. The agreement also outlines the timeline to develop a Joint Use Agreement for shared use of the 50-meter pool area. Inderkum High School will use the 50-meter pool area for physical education and sports.
 
Attachments:
Signed Aquatic Complex Funding Agmt with City of Sac
XIII.j. Approve Contract with Capitol Speech for Speech and Language Pathologists for Vacant Positions
Speaker:
Tom Anderson, Acting Associate Superintendent – Student Services and Support
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Tom Anderson, Acting Associate Superintendent - Student Services and Support
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the contract with Capitol Speech for Speech and Language Pathologists vacant positions.
Rationale:
Capitol Speech is providing coverage for unfilled vacancies at American Lakes School, Inderkum High School, and Natomas High School. The total contact is $355,680.00 for the 2019-2020 school year.
 
XIII.k. Approve Contract with Maxim Healthcare for Resource Specialist Teacher for Special Education
Speaker:
Tom Anderson, Acting Associate Superintendent – Student Services and Support
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Tom Anderson, Acting Associate Superintendent - Student Services and Support
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the contract with Maxim Health care to cover teacher on leave of absence.
Rationale:
A special education teacher at Natomas High School is on a leave of absence. Maxim Healthcare is providing coverage for the total of $100,800.00 for the 2019-2020 school year.
 
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 Employment Agreement with Tom Anderson
Speaker:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Chris Evans, Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board will be asked to approve the employment agreement with Tom Anderson.
Rationale:
This position is not new FTE to the Ed Center. Mr. Anderson will be assuming new responsibilities as a Deputy Superintendent departs NUSD. The Deputy Superintendent position will not be replaced.
 
Attachments:
Anderson, Tom Contract Amendment 8-28-19
XIV.b. Approve Multi-Year Lease Agreement for East Commerce Way Facility with PW Fund B, LP
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the Multi-Year Lease Agreement for the East Commerce Way facility with PW Fund B, LP (Buzz Oates Management Services).
Rationale:
The attached lease agreement between PW Fund, B, LP (Buzz Oates Management Services) and Natomas USD will commence October 1, 2020 and allows the District to lease a non-district facility to serve students for 5 years. The facility located at 4400 East Commerce Way has been used by the District since 2007 serving students from Natomas Charter, Westlake Charter and NP3 Charter schools over the years.
 
Attachments:
4400 E Commerce Lease Agreement (Buzz Oates)
XIV.c. Approve Second Amendment to Exhibit A to the Facilities Lease with The Boldt Company for the Paso Verde K-8 Project
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to approve the Second Amendment to Exhibit A to the Facilities Lease with The Boldt Company for the Paso Verde K-8 project.
Rationale:
On September 13, 2017 the Board of Trustees awarded Site/Facilities Leases with The Boldt Company for the Paso Verde K-8 project. It was stated in the Facilities Lease 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 First Amendment was approved by the Board on March 27, 2019, in the amount of Five Million Three Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($5,391,599.00). The Second Amendment scope of work received DSA approval on June 18, 2019. This scope of work includes DSA #02-117125 approved plans, the off-site improvement package and ASI 002. The Guaranteed Maximum Price is in the amount of Fifty-Four Million Eight Hundred and Thirty-Three Thousand, Three Hundred and Four Dollars ($54,833,304.00), inclusive of a One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Two Dollar ($1,366,642.00) contingency and a Two Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollar ($2,150,000.00) owner controlled allowance. The owner controlled allowance will cover additions to the scope of work and unknown scope of utility work, roof canopy work, the connection to Egret Park and Builder’s Risk Insurance.
 
Attachments:
ASI 002
Facilities Lease - Paso Verde School Site
Paso Verde Off-Site Plans
Second Amendment to the Facilities Lease Paso Verde
Site Lease - Paso Verde School Site
XIV.d. Ratify Access Road and Utility Easement Agreements for Paso Verde K-8 School Permanent Site
Speaker:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to ratify the Access Road and Utility Easement Agreements for the Paso Verde K-8 permanent site.
Rationale:
Easement agreements for the main access road, secondary access road and utilities were required with neighboring property owner for access to the Paso Verde K-8 permanent site. There are two easement agreements, Access Road and Utility Systems Easement Agreement and Main Access Road Easement Agreement. Both agreements were signed by the collective parties on August 1, 2019.
 
Attachments:
Signed Access Road & Utility Easement Agreement
Signed Main Access Road Easement Agreement
XV. PRESENTATIONS
XV.a. Start of Schools Update - Part 3
Speaker:
Doug Orr - Associate Superintendent
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
The review being presented will include the actions implemented for the successful start of the 2019-20 school year and the operational plans for the remainder of the year.
 
XVI. STUDY SESSION
XVI.a. Student Services and Support: Year of Vision, Part 1
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Tom Anderson, Acting Associate Superintendent - Student Services and Support Josh Harris, Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support
Recommended Motion:
The Board is asked to receive information regarding the year of vision for Student Services and Support.
Rationale:
After becoming its own single-district SELPA, during the 2019-2020 school year NUSD will gather input from stakeholder groups regarding enhancing programs and services (Year of Vision). Information gathered during this time will be used to develop the Natomas Unified SELPA's Strategic Plan. This presentation gives an overview of special education, NUSD data about students and programs, and next steps to take for the Year of Vision.
 
XVII. ADJOURNMENT

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