Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
December 12, 2018 5:30PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM
1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Closed Session: 5:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Susan Heredia will be participating via teleconference from Mohrenstrasse 30, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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| NOTE: Open Session of Board Meetings are video recorded and available for viewing on the District's website at https://natomasunified.org/board-of-trustees/videos/. Those in attendance should expect that the recordings will capture all activity and discussions before, during, and after meetings. |
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| PROCEDURE: The Board of Trustees welcomes the public's participation at Board Meetings and has devoted time in the meeting for that purpose. The Board requests that you fill out a Public Comment card and turn it in to the Superintendent's Assistant. Your name will be called under the appropriate agenda item or Public Comment section of the agenda. Presentations from the public are limited to two (2) minutes regarding any item that is within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. Please note that Government Code Section 54954.2(a) limits the ability of Board Members to respond to public comments. In addition, the Board may not take action on any item which is not on this agenda except as authorized by Government Code 54954.2. |
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| PROCEDURE: There are a number of exceptions to the requirement that the public business is done in public. The Legislature has articulated these exceptions because of public necessity for confidentiality or because an open disclosure would violate the privacy rights of an employee or a pupil. |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
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| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
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| Shea Borges, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
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| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
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| Board of Trustees |
| Board of Trustees |
| Under the provisions of Education Code section 35142, our Governing Board is required to set an annual organizational meeting. At the November 14, 2018 Board meeting the Board took action to designate December 12, 2018 as the annual organizational meeting. During the organizational meeting Trustees will elect school Board Officers (President, Vice President, and Clerk), as well as a County School Boards Association representative and a County Committee on School District Organization representative. The County School Boards Association representative comes together with other representatives to review and approve proposals to change school district organization in the county. The County Committee also considers petitions for transfers of school district territory, and establishes or changes school district governing Board Trustee areas. Our current Board officers will continue their roles through the adjournment of the December 12, 2018 Board meeting. |
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| Pamela Rothwell, President |
| Pamela Rothwell, President |
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| Brenda Borge, President |
| Brenda Borge, President |
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| PROCEDURE: The Board of Trustees welcomes the public's participation at Board Meetings and has devoted time in the meeting for that purpose. The Board requests that you fill out a Public Comment card and turn it in to the Superintendent's Assistant. Your name will be called under the appropriate agenda item or Public Comment section of the agenda. Presentations from the public are limited to two (2) minutes regarding any item that is within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. Please note that Government Code Section 54954.2(a) limits the ability of Board Members to respond to public comments. In addition, the Board may not take action on any item which is not on this agenda except as authorized by Government Code 54954.2. |
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| Joel Rabin, Associate Superintendent - Research and Data |
| Joel Rabin, Associate Superintendent - Research and Data |
| The Board is asked to receive a presentation on the California School Dashboard Fall 2018 Update. |
| The purpose of this presentation is to update the Board of Trustees on recently released California School Dashboard results. |
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| PROCEDURE: Generally, routine items are approved by one motion without discussion. The Superintendent or Board member may request that an item be pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately. |
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| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
| Approve the October 10, 2018 and November 14, 2018 Regular Board Meeting minutes. |
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| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the November 14, 2018 NUSD Financing Corporation Special Board of Directors meeting minutes. |
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| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
| Angela Herrera, Associate Superintendent |
Classified Management Promotions: Christina Huth, from Coordinator III to Executive Director, Effective: October 31, 2018; Jennifer Arnett, from Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent to Coordinator III, Effective: October 31, 2018 Certificated New Hires: Kelvin Jackson, Teacher, Natomas Middle School, Effective: October 31, 2018; Jessica Lutzker, Teacher, Discovery High School, Effective: November 1, 2018; Kathryn Casazza, Teacher, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: August 2, 2018; Kelsey Stilwell, Teacher, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: October 29, 2018; Harneet Takhar, Teacher, American Lakes School, Effective: August 23, 2018 Certificated Resignations: Serge Koblik, School Psychologist, Effective: November 9, 2018; Cindy Friday Beeman, Teacher, American Lakes School, Effective: November 9, 2018; Christopher Strazzo, Teacher, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: November 16, 2018; Bertram Pinsky, Teacher, Natomas High School, Effective: November 2, 2018 Classified New Hires: Kirsten Cosby, Instructional Assistant III, 6.0 hours, District Wide, Effective: October 18, 2018; Cory Piper, Grounds Specialist III, 8.0 hours, Maintenance and Operations, Effective: November 8, 2018; Rosemarie De Alba, Administrative Secretary, 8.0 hours, Education Center, Effective: November 15, 2018; Khadija Khan, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: October 29, 2018; Brittany Martinez, Playground Assistant, 2.75 hours, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: November 8, 2018 Classified Promotions: Marissa Lau, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Bannon Creek School to Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, H. Allen Hight Elementary School, Effective: October 26, 2018; Markus Benjamin, Warehouse Specialist I, 8.0 hours, Nutrition Services and Warehouse to Warehouse/Distribution Specialist II, 8.0 hours, Nutrition Services and Warehouse, Effective: November 12, 2018 Classified Transfers: Jennifer Dodd, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Natomas Park Elementary to Heron School, Effective: August 8, 2018; Maria Garcia, Custodian, 8.0 hours, Natomas High School to Jefferson School, Effective: November 15, 2018; Katie Garcia, Health Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Natomas Gateways Middle School to Paso Verde School, Effective: November 13, 2018 Classified Resignations: Audra Short, School Secretary III, 8.0 hours, Heron School, Effective: November 9, 2018; April Williams, Food Services Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Heron School, Effective: November 5, 2018 Classified Probationary Releases: Employee No. 5847, Effective: November 27, 2018; Employee No. 7325, Effective: December 3, 2018 Certificated Substitute New Hires: Ahmad Munir, Effective: October 25, 2018; Francheska Del Rey, Effective: October 26, 2018; Mary Rogoshin, Effective: October 30, 2018; Nellie Semchenko, Effective: November 2, 2018; Caitlin Chavez, Effective: November 6, 2018; Jessica Rodriguez, Effective: November 7, 2018; Sarah Sabliny, Effective: November 9, 2018; Bethany Porter, Effective: November 13, 2018; Anthony Galatti, Effective: November 14, 2018; Teresa Reed, Effective: November 14, 2018 Classified Substitute New Hires: Sehresh Ahmad, Effective: October 29, 2018; Michael Conley, Effective: October 25, 2018; Damien Rocquemore, Effective: October 30, 2018; Hina Tabassum, Effective: November 1, 2018; Maria Trinidad Valencia Hernandez, Effective: November 2. 2018; Jason Lindo, Effective: November 6, 2018; Michelle Kelly, Effective: November 6, 2018; Linzee Connelly, Effective: November 6, 2018; Katherine Yanez, Effective: November 5, 2018; Deborah Lovato, Effective: November 7, 2018; Fey Saechao, Effective: November 7, 2018; Ravi Singh,Effective: November 8, 2018; Amalia Ignacio, Effective: November 9, 2018; Christina Perez, Effective: November 9, 2018; Rondale Holloway, Effective: November 13, 2018; Elizabeth Joaquin, Effective: November 14, 2018 Certificated Substitute Resignations: Stephanie Gruben, Effective: November 6, 2018 Classified Substitute Resignations: Delia Sotelo, Effective: November 14, 2018
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the Payroll and Claims for October 2018. |
| This item appears regularly and shows the total payroll and warrants issued. The individual funds' warrant registers and expenditure summaries are attached. |
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Oct 2018 Fund Report
Oct 2018 Warrant Register
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to accept donations as submitted. |
| 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 and Joey's Food Locker received a $300 donation from Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas. Natomas Park Elementary received four (4) basketballs valued at $280 from Peter H. Grimes. Two Rivers Elementary received a $5,000 donation from an anonymous donor through Morgan Stanley designated for Science Camp Scholarships. Natomas Middle School received filming equipment valued at $500 from Arthur Coranado II. |
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| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the attached Affirmation of the Approved 2018 NUSD Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and Board Bylaws. |
| The Board of Trustees of the Natomas Unified School District approved board policies, administrative regulations, and board bylaws in the 2018 year and commits to further reviewing, updating, and/or adding board policies, administrative regulations, and/or board bylaws in the 2019 year. |
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Affirmation of the Approved 2018 Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and/or Board Bylaws
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| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement |
| David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent - Student and Family Engagement |
| The Board is asked to approve a consulting contract between EQ Schools and Natomas Unified School District, serving Natomas High School. |
| EQ Schools provides emotional intelligence training, mindfulness practices and leadership tactics in order to create and maintain positive school climate. |
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EQ Schools Letter of Agreement 2018
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| Lauren Odell, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| Lauren Odell, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve an agreement between NUSD and The English Learner Group. |
| The English Learner Group (ELG) works with four cohorts of secondary social science and science teachers to improve student achievement in English Learners.
ELG is returning to provide two days of SDAIE training followed with 10 days of job-embedded coaching for each of the cohorts. Services will be provided for cohorts seven (7) and eight (8) between October 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018. |
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The English Learner Group Cohort 7 & 8
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| Diana Curtaz, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| Diana Curtaz, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with S.T.O.R.M. Program, LLC and American Lakes School, Jefferson School and Natomas Park Elementary. |
| The Special Team of Role Models (STORM) program provides learning opportunities for students in the areas of social skills, positive behavior, successful student learning behaviors, and increased academic achievements. Each site principal and staff work with STORM to create a plan that best meets the needs of students and the overall climate of the school. This aligns with the sites' Social Emotional Learning (SEL) goals and Positive Behavior Incentives and Supports (PBIS) programs. The expected outcomes include improved behavior and decision making skills.
The following Memorandum of Understandings are being submitted for approval:
- American Lakes School $21,000
- Jefferson School $18,450
- Natomas Park Elementary $18,450
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American Lakes STORM Agreement
Jefferson School STORM Agreement
Natomas Park STORM Agreement
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| Lauren Odell, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| Lauren Odell, Executive Director - School Leadership and Support |
| The Board is asked to approve the annual renewal with Renaissance Learning. |
| Accelerated Reader is a student-driven, teacher guided reading practice and accountability program for independent reading, vocabulary and literacy skills. Accelerated Reader's tools and insights empower teachers to motivate, monitor and manage independent reading practice. Star Reading is a 20 minute, standards-based, computer-adaptive assessment tool to help teachers guide students to greater reading growth. Through assessment data, teachers can align instruction specific to grade-level standards and learning progression. Using Star Reading both the teacher and student can monitor achievement, growth, predict state summative and college entrance exam results. Participating schools include Bannon Creek, Heron, Jefferson, Natomas Park, and Witter Ranch. The attached quote from Renaissance Learning covers the subscription period for October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. |
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Renaissance Learning 2018-19
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an agreement with Nacht and Lewis for portable classrooms at Inderkum High School. |
| Inderkum High School is at peak capacity. The new Public Safety Pathway Career Technical Education program will begin in the 2019-20 school year. In order to provide a space for this program expansion, portable classrooms must be installed. Nacht and Lewis has provided a proposal in the amount of Twenty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Dollars ($27,630.00) to prepare the plans for the installation of portable classrooms. |
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N&L Signed IHS Ports Architect Agreement
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve an agreement with Nacht and Lewis for portable classrooms at Paso Verde Interim Campus. |
| Paso Verde Interim will expand to include 7th grade in the 2019-20 school year. The campus will require three additional classrooms to house the 7th grade students. Nacht and Lewis has provided a proposal in the amount of Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($18,750.00) to prepare the plans for the installation of portable classrooms. |
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Signed PV Ports Architect Agreement
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a contract with Cemco Acoustics, Inc. for acoustic panel installation at Westlake Charter School. |
| It has been determined that the classrooms at Westlake Charter School have higher decibel levels than desired. In order to mitigate the sound, additional acoustic paneling must be installed. One bid was submitted by Cemco Acoustics, Inc. in the amount of Three Hundred Seven Thousand Five Hundred Seven Dollars ($307,507.00), this is inclusive of a Ten Thousand Dollar ($10,000.00) owner controlled allowance. |
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Cemco Acoustics Inc.
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| Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations |
Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent - Safety and Operations
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The Board is asked to approve an agreement with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. for the Natomas High School Softball Field Improvement Project.
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| The agreement with Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. in the amount of Thirty Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($36,525) is attached. Roebbelen Contracting, Inc, is a NUSD Pre-Qualified CUPCAA vendor. The home-run fencing work for the softball field will be completed by early January for the start of softball season.
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Roebbelen Contracting Inc. for NHS Softball Field Improvement Project
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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 Stipulated Expulsion agreement for Student No. 2018-2019 E. |
| Student No. 2018-2019 E violated the following Education Codes: 48900(d) and 48900(c). |
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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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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Interim Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2017-2018 Independent Audit Report. |
| Per Education Code 41020 a report of each local educational agency audit for the preceding fiscal year shall be filed with the Sacramento County Office of Education, California Department of Education, and the State Controller by December 15th. Further, by January 31st of each year, the governing body of each local education agency shall review, at a public meeting, the annual audit of the local education agency for the prior year, per Education Code 41020.3. The Independent Audit was prepared by the accounting firm of Crowe Horwath LLP and includes a review of the NUSD 2017-18 financial statements and governmental activities. |
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2017-18 Independent Audit (June 30, 2018)
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Interim Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2018-2019 First Interim Budget Report and Positive Certification. |
| In accordance with Education Code 42130, school district governing boards are required to certify twice a year regarding the district’s ability to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years. These certifications are known as Interim Reports. Interim Reports are based on criteria and standards adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to Education Code Section 33127. The attached First Interim Report for 2018-19 shows the financial condition of the District as of October 31, 2018. The projection supports that the District will be able to meet its financial obligations for the current and two subsequent years. Therefore, the Natomas Unified School District certifies that its financial condition is positive. The 2018-19 First Interim Report is attached. |
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2018-2019 First Interim Report
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Interim Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the 2017-18 Bond Performance Audits for Measure D and Measure J. |
| Proposition 39 stipulates the rules and requirements for a 55% General Obligation Bond. One of the requirements is an Annual Performance Audit consisting of an independent financial audit and independent performance audit. The Performance Audits for Measure D and Measure J will be presented to the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee at the January 28, 2019 meetings. Gilbert Associates, Inc, independent auditors, tested bond expenditures, fiscal reports, and fiscal procedures. These tests indicated that the Natomas Unified School District expended Measure D and Measure J General Obligation Bond funds for the year ended June 30, 2018 only for the specific projects developed by the District's Board of Trustees and approved by the voters. The reports indicate that the District's bond expenditures, fiscal processes, and Citizen's Bond Oversight Committees are in accordance with the requirements of Proposition 39, as specified by Section 1(b)(3)(C) of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution. Measure D and Measure J Performance Audits are attached. |
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Measure D 2018 Performance Audit Report
Measure J 2018 Performance Audit Report
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| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
| William Young, Interim Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to receive the revisions to Board Policy / Administrative Regulation 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures and Board Policy 5146 - Married/Pregnant/Parent Students. The Board will be asked to approve the revisions at the second reading on January 16, 2019. |
| CDE has reviewed our recently approved Board Policy 1312.3 on Uniform Complaint Procedures, and they have pointed out a minor revision that they are requiring to be revised or it will be considered a finding of non-compliance.
CDE has reviewed our Board Policy 5146 Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students and they have pointed out that our policy including the title should include language referencing family. Additionally, we have updated our policy to align with the FPM instrument EE 03: Marital and Parental Status.
By approving the attached required revisions, the District will have taken the required corrective action within the allowable FMP time frame so as to prevent a finding of non-compliance.
The changes are reflected in the attached first reading documents.
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1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures - Revision- 12/12/18
5146 Married/Family/Pregnant/Parenting Students - Revision - 12/12/18
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Published: December 7, 2018, 5:37 PM
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