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Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
November 08, 2017 5:45PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834 Closed Session: 5:45 p.m. Open Session: 7:30 p.m.

I. OPEN SESSION
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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.
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. Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator-District Representatives: William Young and Doug Orr. Employee Organization: California School Employees Association Confidential agenda item.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Bill Young, Deputy Superintendent Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
V.b. Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator-District Representatives: William Young and Doug Orr. Employee Organization: Natomas Teachers AssociationConfidential agenda item.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Bill Young, Deputy Superintendent Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
V.c. Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/ReleaseConfidential agenda item.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
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. 2017-2018 Administrator(s) of the Year
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
X.b. Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Jim Sanders, Director of Communications
Rationale:
Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month is an annual event to promote awareness of Sikhs and their contributions to California and its history. Natomas Unified is located near the epicenter of Sikh Americans – we’re not far from Stockton, where the first Sikh temple in the United States was created in 1912, and we’re not far from Yuba City, which is estimated to have the largest population of Sikhs in the nation and hosted an annual parade this month, Nov. 6, that attracted tens of thousands of Sikhs.A Sikh is a person who practices the Sikh religion, which originated in Punjab, India, more than 500 years ago and is now the fifth largest religion in the world. A core belief of Sikhism is service to humanity, and values of the religion include devotion to God, equality, religious pluralism and justice for all.
 
XI. COMMUNICATIONS
XI.a. California School Employees Association (CSEA)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Talitha Blizzeard, President
XI.b. Natomas Teachers Association (NTA)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Brenda Borge, President
XI.c. Student Board Member
XI.d. Board Members
XI.e. 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. PRESENTATION
XIII.a. Annual Board Oversight
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
Rationale:
The Board will be asked to receive a brief presentation on past practice for identifying major areas of Board oversight. After the presentation, Trustees will participate in a discussion about the 3-5 major areas of Board oversight from January 2018 to December 2018.
 
XIV. CONSENT ITEMS
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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.
XIV.a. Approve the Consent Calendar
XIV.b. Approve the October 11, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
XIV.c. Approve the Personnel Items
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
Rationale:
Certificated New Hires:  Dorothy Smith-Steinman, Teacher, Bannon Creek School, Effective: September 11, 2017; Mary Powell, SDC Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective: October 2, 2017

Certificated Resignations: Adrianne Camacho, SDC Teacher, Natomas Middle School, Effective: September 29, 2017; David Rice, Teacher, Natomas High School, Effective: September 27, 2017; Samantha Shuker, RSP Teacher, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: September 26, 2017; Ian Summers, Speech & Language Pathologist, Effective: September 29, 2017; Mary Franklin, SDC Teacher, Two River Elementary School, Effective: October 11, 2017; Andrew Elliot, Science Teacher, Natomas Gateways Middle School, Effective: October 16, 2017

Classified New Hires: Manika Hearne, Child Development Assistant, 7.0 hours, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: September 26, 2017; Kiara Cummins, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Heron School, Effective: September 25, 2017; Jacquelyn Barkum, Office Specialist III, School Readiness Program, 8.0 hours, Effective: September 28, 2017; Stepan Sonnik, Grounds Specialist III, Maintenance and Operations, Effective: September 26, 2017; Gerardo Rincon, Grounds Specialist II, Effective: September 27, 2017; Jeffrey Snelling, Playground Assistant, 2.75 hours, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: September 29, 2017; Daljit Sandhu, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective: October 16, 2017; Vanessa Campa, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: September 25, 2017; Stacy Throop, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Paso Verde School Effective: October 4, 2017

Classified Promotions: Jennifer Arnett, from Administrative Assistant to Administrative Assistant (Confidential), Effective: October 16, 2017; Anamaris Vega, from Food Services Assistant I to Food Services Assistant II, Effective: October 18, 2017

Classified Transfers: Edgar Ortiz, Custodial Team Leader II, 8.0 hours, Natomas Middle School to Custodial Team Leader II, 8.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary School, Effective: September 20, 2017; Rene Smith, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Paso Verde School to Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: November 6, 2017

Classified Resignations:  Joel Melgoza, Custodian, 8.0 hours, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: October 4, 2017; Vincent Hamilton, Playground Assistant, 2.58 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: October 31, 2017; Stacey Saenz, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, American Lakes School, Effective: October 6, 2017

Classified Substitute New Hires: Elena Quintero, Effective: September 15, 2017; Michael Duncan, Effective: September 26, 2017; Tyvon Thomas Jr., Effective: September 27, 2017; Sandipkumar Tandel, Effective: October 16, 2017; Alexandra Moffatt, Effective: October 3 ,2017

Certificated Substitute Resignation: Tamara Burnett, Effective: October 2, 2017

Certificated Substitute New Hires: Craig Wahl, Effective: September 26, 2017; Kalee Elmore, Effective: September 27, 2017; Rowland Reeves, Effective: September 28, 2017; Cassandra Hammer, Effective: September 29, 2017; Dana Garrison, Effective: October 5, 2017; Langston Williams, Effective: October 6, 2017; Sara Hawks, Effective: October 9, 2017

Classified Substitute Resignation: Donald Swett, Effective: October 13, 2017

Classified Substitute Release: Employee No. 7084, Effective: October 19, 2017
 
XIV.d. Approve Payroll and Claims for October 2017
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Rationale:
This item appears regularly and shows the total payroll and warrants issued. The individual funds' warrant registers and expenditure summaries are attached.
 
Attachments:
Oct 2017 Fund Reports
Oct 2017 Warrant Registers
XIV.e. Approve Acceptance of Donations as Submitted
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
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. Mental Health & Homeless Education received a $100 donation from Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas. The District received books, toys, games and gift items valued at $499 from Barnes & Noble Book Store. Two Rivers Elementary School received new costumes and dress up clothes valued at $6,000 from Edgar Castro of Casa de Dios (The Christian and Missionary Alliance). Two Rivers Elementary School received tickets from Robert and Margrit Mondavi valued at $1,500 for 2nd grade students & chaperones to attend a Mondavi Center performance. Discovery High School received a $38.94 donation from TreeRing Corporation.
 
XIV.f. Approve the Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Rationale:
The items shown on the attached surplus list will be sold or disposed of per Board Policy 3270. Every effort is made to reuse "extra" books, equipment and supplies prior to recommending sale or disposal through Board action. The District contracts with Bay City Surplus who provides an auction model designed to assist districts with surplus disposal by finding buyers for valuable assets through the eBay marketplace. Bay City Surplus manages the auction process in compliance with Education Code and Board Policy. All items are currently being stored at the District warehouse and yard.
 
Attachments:
Surplus Items for Board Item- Oct 2017
XIV.g. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Generation Ready, Inc.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Heather Garcia, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
The Board is asked to approve a contract with Generation Ready Inc. in the amount of $770,400 for the services of job-embedded instructional coaching for the 2017-18 school year. Generation Ready consultants will provide teachers in the Grades PK-2 and 3-4 with Job-Embedded professional learning and coaching, as well as professional development for Leaders and Teachers on Special Assignment with the aim to improve instruction in grades PK-4 and increase academic achievement for our youngest learners.
 
Attachments:
2017-2018 Generation Ready, Inc. Contract
XIV.h. Approve Addition to 2017-18 Nonpublic Agency (NPA) Master Contract List
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent – School Leadership and Support
Rationale:
My Therapy Company, LLC, a nonpublic agency, needs to be added to the list of approved vendor. My Therapy Company, LLC will be providing a contracted school psychologist to cover medical leave for the remainder of the 17-18 school year.
 
XIV.i. Approve the 2017-18 Single Plans for Student Achievement
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
Rationale:
Schools receiving federal categorical funds are required to submit an annual updated Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) to the Board describing how the school will expend the funds to improve student achievement. The process includes examining the effectiveness of current improvement strategies, student achievement data with input from parents, community, advisory committees and staff members. Goals in subject areas are written with actions described to fulfill each goal.

With the adoption of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) which includes requirements to serve Limited English Proficient (LEP), Educationally Disadvantaged Youth (EDY), and foster youth, NUSD has determined to align LCFF expenditures of school site allocations through use of the site’s SPSA.

Within the SPSA's targeted goals, actions and expenditures developed by school staff and School Site Council (SSC) are in alignment with district goals, Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals and the Local Education Agency (LEA) plan. All plans have been reviewed and approved by SSC's as well as presented to site English Learner Advisory Committee's (ELAC)/English Learner representatives.
 
Attachments:
American Lakes School
Bannon Creek School
Discovery High School
H. Allen Hight Elementary School
Heron School
Inderkum High School
Jefferson School
Natomas Gateways Middle School
Natomas High School
Natomas Middle School
Natomas Park Elementary School
Paso Verde School
Two Rivers Elementary School
Witter Ranch Elementary School
XIV.j. Approve Contract with KS Telecom, Inc. for Purchase and Installation of Audio Equipment at Westlake Charter School
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
Plans for the new Westlake Charter School did not include audio speakers in the classroom spaces. It has been determined that speakers are a necessary component to the classroom teaching environment. KS Telecom, Inc. has provided a proposal in the amount of Thirty Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars ($36,240.00) to install the audio equipment.
 
Attachments:
KS Telecom, Inc. Contract for Westlake Charter
XV. 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.
XV.a. Approve the December 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting as the Date for the Annual Organizational Meeting
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Board of Trustees
XV.b. Approve Resolution No. 17-33 for Exception to the 180-Day Wait Period for Hiring Retiree
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
Rationale:
The Public Employee’s Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Government Code §7522 et seq.) restricts school districts that contract with CalPERS from employing classified retired employees for 180 days from the date of their retirement (the “180-Day Wait Period”) unless certain conditions are met. Per Resolution No.17-33, it is necessary that Ester Brown, who retired from her position as Confidential Human Resources Analyst at San Juan Unified School District on July 1, 2017, to be employed after her retirement on an as-needed basis to provide critical support to Natomas Unified School District before the expiration of the 180-day wait period.
 
Attachments:
Resolution No. 17-33
XV.c. Ratify an Increase to the Substitute Teacher Compensation Plan
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
Rationale:

Staff has completed a study and survey of surrounding districts for substitute teacher compensation.  The proposed compensation plan will assist in keeping the District competitive with surrounding districts and compensate substitutes who are valuable contributors to our student's education. It is important to note, the last increase to our substitute teacher compensation plan was in 2008. 

The attached schedule outlines the following changes:

  1. $150 - Daily Substitute Rate (currently $120)
  2. $185 - Daily Long Term Rate (currently $160)
  3. $185 - Retiree daily rate (currently $145)

The cost for this increase would range between $160,000 and $200,000 dollars per year based on current data. 

 
Attachments:
Substitute Teacher Compensation Plan
XV.d. Approve Two Provisional Internship Permits (PIP)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
Rationale:
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is no longer issuing Emergency Permits. However, the Commission replaced the Emergency Permit with the Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) which provides applicants additional time to meet the subject matter competence requirement(s) needed to enter an internship program. A District may request a PIP only after a diligent search has been conducted and a fully credentialed teacher could not be found. The PIP is issued for one (1) year and is not renewable. All requests for a PIP must be presented to the Governing Board of a public school district for approval. Every PIP request that is submitted to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing must also include verification that a notice of intent to employ the named applicant has been made public.
 
XV.e. Approve Resolution No. 17-34, Adopt Accounting of Annual and 5 Year Developer Fee Reports
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
Government Code 66006 requires that an annual report of income and expenditures from developer fees and the beginning and ending fund balances in the Capital Facilities Fund be made available to the public within 180 days, after the end of each fiscal year.

Government Code 66001 requires a five year report if there are any funds remaining in the Fund at the end of the prior fiscal year. The five year report identifies the project to which the fees are to be applied and identifies all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing on incomplete improvements.

The District historically has combined these two reports and has completed them annually.

Resolution No. 17-34 adopts the accounting of this combined report.
 
Attachments:
Annual and Five Year Developer Fee Report
Resolution No. 17-34
XV.f. Approve Contract with Hardwire Communication to Install Network Cabling at Inderkum High School
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Barbara Schiffner, Director - Information Technology
Rationale:

Hardwire Communications will install network cabling at Inderkum High School in preparation of E-Rate Year 19. The total contract with Hardwire Communication is Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Eight Dollars ($57,878.00).

 
Attachments:
Hardwire Communication Contract
XVI. ADJOURNMENT

Published: November 3, 2017, 4:47 PM

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