Items I - V

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-oftrustees/
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. Step III NTA Grievance Hearing Regarding Article XVII, Association
Rights
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Kristen Rocha - Natomas Teachers Association
V.b. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Litigation - Two
Cases
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Angela Herrera, Assistant
Superintendent
V.c. Conference with Labor Negotiator-District Representatives: William
Young and Doug Orr, Employee Organization: California School
Employees Association
Quick Summary / Abstract:
William Young, Deputy Superintendent Doug Orr, Associate
Superintendent
V.d. Conference with Labor Negotiator-District Representative: William
Young, Employee Organization: Natomas Teachers Association
Quick Summary / Abstract:
William Young, Deputy Superintendent
V.e. Government Code Section 54962: Suspended Stipulated Expulsion
No. 2017-2018 HH
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
V.f. Government Code Section 54962: Suspended Stipulated Expulsion
No. 2017-2018 II
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support

Items VI - VIII

VI. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
VII. ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

Item IX

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Item X A

*A portion of this video is without audio*
COMMUNICATIONS
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Talitha Blizzeard,
President

Item X C

Student Board Member

Item X D

Board Members

Item 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.

Item X E

Superintendent's Report

Item XII

PRESENTATION
Public Opinion Poll
Quick Summary / Abstract:
William Young, Deputy Superintendent
Rationale:
The Board is asked to receive information from Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin,
Metz & Associates (FM3) representatives on methodology and results
related to a voter opinion survey regarding a possible bond measure.

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.

XIII.a. Approve the Consent Calendar

XIII.b. Approve the March 28, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Chris Evans,
Superintendent

XIII.c. Approve the Personnel Items
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale:
Administrative New Hire: Josh Harris, Assistant Superintendent, Effective:
February 15, 2018; David Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent, Effective
March 7, 2018

Administrative Transfer and Designation (Contract transition to
Management Salary Schedule): Heather Garcia, from Associate
Superintendent to Assistant Superintendent, Effective: April 1, 2018

Administrative Promotion: Amreek Singh, from Elementary Principal to
Director, Effective: December 12, 2017

Classified Management Promotion: Christina Huth, from Executive
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent to Coordinator III, Effective:
March 1, 2018

Certificated New Hires: Tasia Perry, Teacher, Inderkum High School,
Effective: February 21, 2018; Kelsey McGoldrick, Speech Language
Pathologist, Effective: February 23, 2018; Lana Forte, RSP Teacher,
American Lakes School, Natomas Gateways Middle School, Effective:
March 15, 2018

Certificated Leave of Absence Approvals: Lisa Stubenrauch, Teacher,1.0
FTE, Inderkum High School, Effective: August 8, 2018; Megan Louis,
Psychologist, .25 FTE, Effective: August 8, 2018; Jeremy Greene,
Psychologist, 1.0 FTE, August 8, 2018

Classified New Hires: Kirsten Cosby, Instructional Assistant III, 8.0 hours,
Special Education, Effective: February 23, 2018; Jason Strom, Bus Driver,
6.0 hours, Transportation Department, Effective: February 23, 2018;
Tamarcus Cox, Custodian, 8.0 hours, Natomas High School, Effective:
February 26, 2018; Deboral Daniel, Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, H.
Allen Hight, Effective: March, 2, 2018; LukAnte McDougle, Bus Driver, 6.0
hours, Transportation Department, Effective: March 7, 2018; Alejandra
Alcantar, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Witter Ranch Elementary
School, Effective: March, 9, 2018; Natasha Edwards, Food Services
Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Paso Verde School, Effective: March 13, 2018;
Yvette Couvson, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, H. Allen Hight
Elementary School, Effective: March 15, 2018; Rayna Zurkic, Instructional
Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Natomas Charter School STAR Academy, Effective:
March 15, 2018

Classified Transfers: Debra Crosson, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, H.
Allen Hight Elementary School to Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective
February 26, 2018; Kari Rodriguez, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours,
Bannon Creek School to Paso Verde School; Consuelo Delgado, Food
Service Assistant I, 2.5 hours, Inderkum High School to Food Service
Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Inderkum High School, Effective: March 12, 2018

Classified Promotions: Kiara Cummins, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours,
Heron School to Instructional Assistant 3.5 hours, Heron School, Effective
March 21, 2018; Alesha Smith, Playground Assistant 2.58 hours, H. Allen
Hight to Instructional Assistant I, 3.5 hours, Jefferson Elementary, Effective
March, 19, 2018; Shawn Ripley, Instructional Assistant II, 6.0 hours, Two
Rivers Elementary to Library Media Tech I, 6.0 hours, Two Rivers
Elementary, Effective February, 22, 2018

Classified Resignations: Natalya Dovbush, Accounting Technician III, 8.0
hours, Education Center, Effective: March 9, 2018; Anthony Stokes,
Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Jefferson School, Effective March 2, 2018;
Terrel Swain, Playground Assistant, 2.5 hours, Heron School, Effective
February 9, 2018
Classified Retirement: Leticia Lujan, Custodian, H. Allen Hight Elementary
School, 8.0 hours, Effective May, 15, 2018

Classified Substitute Termination: Employee No. 8181, Effective: March 14,
2018

Certificated Substitute Terminations: Employee No. 8305, Effective: March
15, 2018; Employee No. 8447, Effective: March 16, 2018

XIII.d. Approve Payroll and Claims for February 2018
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:
February 2018 Fund Report
February 2018 Warrant Registers

XIII.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, and
$300 from Raul Ramirez through the PG&E Matching Fund program. Heron
School received a $20,564.70 donation from the Heron PTSA for purchase
of Chromebooks. Natomas Gateways Middle School and Natomas High
School share a $10,000 donation from Amazon supporting STEM
instruction. Natomas High School received $496 from Elaine Ancheta
through the PG&E Matching Fund program. Inderkum High School received
assorted digital camera lenses and accessories valued at $1,000 from Kim
Dalke, and Canon Cameras from Sue Thompson valued at $200.

XIII.f. Approve the January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018 Quarterly
Williams Act Report
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
Rationale:
As a result of the Williams vs. State of California case in 2000, districts are
required to report the local county office of education: the overall condition
of school facilities, the number of teacher misassignments and the
availability of textbooks or instructional materials. Our District is required to
submit quarterly reports to the Sacramento County Office of Education on
the number of Williams Uniform Complaints filed with our District in the
three areas previously listed. For the period of January 1,2018 through
March 31, 2018, there were not compliance issues in the following areas:
? Sufficiency of Textbooks
? Emergency of school facilities issues
? Vacancy or misassignments of teachers

XIII.g. Approve New Course for Secondary Schools
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
Rationale:
An in-depth description regarding the new course is attached as part of this
Board item. This course may be offered at one or all secondary school
sites; however, course approval does not guarantee additional FTE or fund
allocation. The following course will be submitted to the Board for review:
Broadcast Media III
Attachments:
Broadcast Media III

XIII.h. Approve Contract Extension with Crowe Horwath LLP,
Independent Auditor
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent
Rationale:
Staff recommends extending the contract with Crowe Horwath LLP to
perform the June 30, 2018 independent audit for $50.000, with the option of
renewing for 2 additional fiscal years. The rate for 2019 remains at $50,000
and the rate for 2020 increases to $51,000. The audit firm has conducted
the District's annual audit for years 2011 through 2017 at the rate of
$48,500. The services provided will include the audit of the District's
Financial Statements and issuing the Independent Auditor's Report. Staff
also recommends extending a one-year contract with Crowe Horwath LLP
to provide services with the preparation of the GASB 34 closing entries for
the year ending June 30, 2018. The fee is $2,750. Both contracts are
attached.
Attachments:
Crowe Horwath Engagement 2018 GASB 34
Crowe Horwath Engagement 2018, 2019, 2020

XIII.i. Approve Termination of Contracts with Target Excellence
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Chris Evans, Superintendent
Rationale:
The District and Target Excellence (“Contractor”) entered into contracts on
or about August 4, 2017 for After School Education and Safety Program
(“Contracts”). The Contracts authorize the Board to terminate the Contracts
for “Good Cause”. Administration is directed to notify Contractor that the
contracts are terminated for good cause and to ensure Contractor ceases
operations no later than May 25, 2018.

XIII.j. Second Reading - Approve the following Board Policies and
Administrative Regulations
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Chris Evans, Superintendent REVISED: BP/AR 0420.4 - Charter School
Authorization; BP 1325 - Advertising and Promotion; BP 3100 - Budget; BP
4119.21 - Professional Standards; BP/AR 4200 - Classified Personnel; BP
5144 - Discipline; BP/AR 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process;
AR 5148.2 - Before/After School Programs; BP 6146.1 - High School
Graduation Requirements; BP 6173.2 - Education of Children of Military
Families NEW: AR 3517 - Facilities Inspection; AR 4144 - Complaints
DELETED: BP/AR 6162.52 - High School Exit Examination
Rationale:
The attached policies and administrative regulations were on the March 28,
2018 Regular Board meeting agenda for first reading and incorporate all
revisions.
Attachments:
DELETED
NEW
REVISED

XIII.k. Approve Purchase and Installation of Furniture with Campbell
Keller for the American Lakes and Bannon Creek School Grade Level
Expansions
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
Campbell Keller has provided proposals for the purchase of seventh and
eighth grade furniture for the grade level expansions at American Lakes
and Bannon Creek. Each school will receive furniture for five seventh and
eighth grade classrooms. The cost for furniture at each site is Seventy
Three Thousand One Hundred Forty Six Dollars and Forty Eight Cents
($73,146.48). Natomas Unified may purchase with Campbell Keller through
a piggyback contract with Los Rios Community College District. In 2014 Los
Rios Community College District solicited proposals for District wide
Furniture and Related Services. Campbell Keller was awarded the bid.
Natomas Unified School District may piggyback on the approved bid in
accordance with Public Contract Code Section 20118. Purchasing through
contracts issued by various state agencies within the State of California will
save administrative time and expense, provide favorable pricing, and will be
in the best interests of the District.
Attachments:
American Lakes Furniture Proposal
Bannon Creek Furniture Proposal
Los Rios Furniture Contract Bid - Campbell Keller Award

XIII.l. Approve Change Order No. 13 with Bobo Construction, Inc. for New
Science /Classroom Building at Heron School
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
Change Order No. 13 revised ten (10) contract items resulting in an additive
change order in the amount of Sixty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty
Five Dollars and Twenty Cents ($69,485.20) (1.35% of the construction
contract). With the addition of Change Order No. 13, the total construction
contract value is Five Million Seven Hundred Six Thousand Eight Hundred
Ninety Five Dollars and Seventy Nine Cents ($5,706,895.79).
Attachments:
Change Order No. 13 Bobo

XIII.m. Approve Notice of Completion for Proposition 39, Clean Energy
Jobs Act Services at Leroy Greene Academy
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
On July 19, 2017 a contract with Noresco, LLC was approved in the amount
of Two Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Seven
Dollars ($248,797.00), for Proposition 39, Clean Energy Jobs Acts projects
at Leroy Greene Academy. No change orders were issued and the final
contract value was Two Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred
Ninety Seven Dollars ($248,797.00). 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:
Notice of Completion LGA Prop 39

XIII.n. Approve Change Order No. 6 with The Boldt Company for New
Classroom Building at Natomas Park Elementary
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
Change Order No. 6 revised one (1) contract item resulting in an additive
change order in the amount of Sixty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty
One Dollars and Seventy One Cents ($66,981.71) (1.14% of the
construction contract). With the addition of Change Order No. 6, the total
construction contract value is Six Million Two Hundred Ninety Three
Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty One Dollars and Sixty Eight Cents
($6,293,921.68).
Attachments:
Boldt Change Order No. 6

XIII.o. Approve Additional Services to DSA Inspection Contract for NP3
New Classroom Building
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
A contract with Mason Donaldson was approved on June 7, 2017 in the
amount of Seventy Thousand Forty Dollars ($70,040.00) Additional
inspection hours are required due to unusually low temperatures extending
the finish work on the building. A proposal has been provided for the
additional hours required to complete inspection of the project in the
amount of Ten Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Five Dollars ($10,285.00).
Attachments:
DSA Inspector NP3 Add Services

XIII.p. Approve Change Order No. 15 with Arntz Builders for the Westlake
Charter School K-8 Project
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
Change Order No. 15 revised two (2) contract items resulting in an additive
change order in the amount of Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty
Nine Dollars and Twenty Two Cents ($18,339.22) (0.06 percent of the
construction contract). With the addition of Change Order No. 15, the total
construction contract value is Twenty Nine Thousand Seven Hundred
Seventy Two Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Three Dollars and Forty One
Cents ($29,772,493.41).
Attachments:
Change Order No. 15 Arntz

XIII.q. Approve Agreement with BCA Architects, Inc. for Painting Projects
at H. Allen Hight, Natomas Middle School and Natomas Charter School
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
Rationale:
Proposals were solicited from the NUSD approved pool of architects for
painting projects at H. Allen Hight, Natomas Middle School and Natomas
Charter School. BCA provided the most comprehensive proposal and
competitive fee in the amount of Twenty Nine Thousand Four Hundred
Forty Dollars ($29,440.00).
Attachments:
Architecture Agreement Painting Projects

XIII.r. Approve Suspended Stipulated Expulsion No. 2017-2018 HH
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
Rationale:
Student No. 2017-2018 HH violated the following Education Codes:
48900(a)(1) and 48900(a)(2).

XIII.s. Approve Suspended Stipulated Expulsion No. 2017-2018 II
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Carol Swanson, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
Rationale:
Student No. 2017-2018 II violated the following Education Codes:
48900(a)(1) and 48900(a)(2).

Item XIV A

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.

Approve the 2018-2019 Regular Board Meeting Schedule
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Chris Evans, Superintendent

Item XIV B

Approve Resolution No. 18-10, Specifications of the Board
Election Order and Consolidation with the November 6, 2018 General
Election
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Chris Evans, Superintendent
Rationale:
Attached is Resolution No. 18-10, Specifications of the Governing Board
Members Election Order and Consolidation with the November 6, 2018
General Election, Notice of District Election and Publication of Notice of
Election.

Item XIV C

Approve Board Resolution No. 18-11, Reduction of Classified
Employee Services
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Angela Herrera, Assistant
Superintendent
Rationale:
Due to a lack of work as a result of changes in student needs, there is a
need to reduce two Sign Language Interpreter I positions.

Item XIV D

Approve Quarterly Update to Pre-Qualified Bidder List
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Doug Orr, Associate
Superintendent
Rationale:
History: 1) California Assembly Bill 1565 (AB 1565) states that if the
governing board of the district uses funds received pursuant to the Leroy F.
Greene School Facilities Act of 1998 for contracts totaling $1,000,000, that
the governing board of the district shall require perspective bidders to
complete and submit, to the board of the district, a standardized prequalification
questionnaire and financial statement. This pre-qualification
questionnaire must meet the minimum requirements set forth by the
Department of Industrial Relations for pre-qualification. 2) Administrative
Regulation AR 3311 and Public Contract Code state that the district may
establish a procedure for prequalifying bidders on a quarterly basis and
may authorize that pre-qualification be considered valid for up to one
calendar year following the date of the initial pre-qualification. Through an
online application process, interested bidders have submitted their prequalification
applications for consideration. Applications have been
reviewed by staff, and the attached pool of pre-qualified bidders is
recommended for approval. Once eligible bidders have been notified of
their approval by NUSD, their approval can be renewed annually via the
same online process. The pre-qualification process remains open
throughout the year and eligible bidders seeking to be added to the pool will
be presented to the Board for approval on a quarterly basis.

Item XIV E

Approve Resolution No. 18-12, Designating May 9, 2018 as Day of
the Teacher
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Angela Herrera, Assistant
Superintendent - Human Resources
Rationale:
The certificated employees of the Natomas Unified School District perform
services which are vital to the educational process and are recognized in
the attached resolution.

Item XIV F

Approve Resolution No. 18-13, Designating May 20-26, 2018 as
Classified School Employee Week
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Angela Herrera, Assistant
Superintendent - Human Resources
Rationale:
The classified employees of the Natomas Unified School District perform
services which are vital to the educational process and are recognized in
the attached resolution.

Item XIV G

Approve Resolution No. 18-14, Designating May 9, 2018 as
National School Nurse Day
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Carol Swanson, Assistant
Superintendent - School Leadership and Support
Rationale:
The school nurses perform services which are vital to the educational
process and are recognized in the attached resolution.

Item XIV H

Approve a Contract with Restoration Management Company for
Emergency Reconstruction and Permanent Repair Work at American
Lakes School
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant
Superintendent - Safety and Operations
Rationale:
Due to the hail storm on February 26, 2018 numerous classrooms and
portables were severely damaged, requiring immediate action. Restoration
Management Company has completed the required mitigation services at
American Lakes School and is prepared to begin emergency reconstruction
and permanent repair work. The Board is asked to approve the contract
with Restoration Management Company in accordance with Emergency
Actions under Board Policy 3311.1(a). This section of Board Policy allows
the District to award a contract when an emergency necessitates immediate
repair. The contract for emergency reconstruction and permanent repair
work at American Lakes School is attached. Emergency Reconstruction
Contract- $258,611.18.

Items XIV I & XV

XIV.i. Ratify Emergency Service Agreements with Restoration
Management Company for Emergency Water Mitigation at American
Lakes, Bannon Creek, and Natomas High
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Superintendent Recommends Approval Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant
Superintendent - Safety and Operations
Rationale:
Due to the hail storm on February 26, 2018 numerous classrooms and
portables were severely damaged at these 3 schools, requiring immediate
action. The Safety and Operations department contacted Restoration
Management Company to immediately initiate emergency water mitigation
services to prevent further damage to our school facilities. The Board is
asked to ratify emergency service agreements with Restoration
Management Company in accordance with Emergency Actions under
Board Policy 3311.1(a). This section of Board Policy allows the District to
award an emergency service agreement when an emergency necessitates
immediate repair. Cost of emergency mitigation services: American Lakes
School-$204,992.50, Bannon Creek School-$135,000, Natomas High
School-$320,000.



XV. ADJOURNMENT