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CUSD Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Tuesday, September 24, 2013
San Andreas, CA...The board for the largest school district in the county will meet again on September 24th. The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to provide all individuals with the tools needed to become lifelong learners who responsibly participate in our diverse society. The full agenda is enclosed...
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order to participate in the board meeting, should contact the Superintendent in writing. (Gov. code
54953.2, 54954.1)
Members of the Public may request an item be placed on the agenda. The agenda request form is
available on the CUSD website, www.calaveras.k12.ca.us, under forms, public. Agenda requests must be
received at the District Office no later than 9:00 a.m., Monday, one week before the Board meeting.
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Regular Meeting
of the Board of Trustees
Tuesday,
September 24, 2013
Calaveras Unified Board Room
3304 Highway 12
San Andreas, CA 95249
4:30 P.M. – Closed Session
5:30 P.M. – Open Session
Closed Session – Following Open Session (Optional)
District Office (209) 754-2300
Fax: (209) 754-2215
BOARD MEMBERS:
Karan Bowsher
Evan Garamendi
Gregory Gustafson
Zerrall McDaniel
Sherri Reusche
Website:
www.calaveras.k12.ca.us
Mark Campbell
Superintendent
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to provide all individuals with the tools needed to become lifelong learners who responsibly participate in our diverse society
(Please turn off cell phones prior to the start of the meeting)
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
Approve the September 24, 2013 agenda.
4. Announcement of Closed Session Items a) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mark Campbell in regard to negotiations with CSEA
(Gov. Code 54957.6)
b) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mark Campbell in regard to negotiations with CUEA (Gov. Code 54957.6)
c) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mark Campbell in regard to negotiations with Management/Confidential/Supervisory (Gov. Code 54957.6)
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
September 24, 2013
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - CONTINUED
d) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mark Campbell in regard to negotiations with CASTA (Gov. Code 54957.6)
e) To Consider the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation of Performance, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Employee (Gov. Code 54957)
5. Public Comments
At this time, visitors may comment on closed session items appearing on the agenda. This is not the time for discussion or deliberation nor can action be taken by the Trustees or Superintendent unless the matter is placed on a subsequent agenda. Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each closed agenda item (BB 9323). The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. If visitors wish to address issues listed on the agenda, they may do so at the time the item is addressed by the Board. Conduct of Hearing Session/Public Forum will be as follows, per Calaveras Unified School District Board Bylaw #9322.
6. Closed Session
7. Reconvene to Open Session
8. Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call
9. Report of Action taken in Closed Session
10. Celebrations, Recognition and Announcements
Toyon Middle School Donates to Red Cross
Toyon Middle School Principal, Amy Hasselwander, reports on donation to the Red Cross for the Rim Fire victims.
11. Superintendent’s Comments
12. Public Comments
At this time, visitors may address issues that do not appear on the agenda. This is not the time for discussion or deliberation nor can action be taken by the Trustees or Superintendent unless the matter is placed on a subsequent agenda. Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or non-agenda item (BB 9323). The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. If visitors wish to address issues listed on the agenda, they may do so at the time the item is addressed by the Board. Conduct of Hearing Session/Public Forum will be as follows, per Calaveras Unified School District Board Bylaw #9322.
13. Action or Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
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14. CONSENT AGENDA:
Generally routine items are approved by one motion without discussion. The Superintendent or a Board member may request that an item be pulled from the consent agenda and voted on separately.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
a. Approval of Minutes
1. September 3, 2013 (pp 8-15)
2. September 14, 2013 Special Session (pp 16-17)
b. Routine Personnel Report , September 24, 2013 (pp 18-19)
c. Approval, Vendor Warrant Listing
The Vendor Warrant Listing from August 27 through September 9, 2013 is presented for approval. (A copy of this listing is available at the District Office and linked to this agenda on our website at www.calaveras.k12.ca.us.)
d. Approval of Bond Disbursements - See attached
(A copy of the payment is available at the District Office and linked to this agenda on our website at www.calaveras.k12.ca.us.)
e. Donations (pg 20)
Donations to Calaveras Unified School District are presented for approval.
f. Service Contracts Under $500 Approved by the Business Department (pg 21)
The report of Service Contracts Less Than $500 approved by the Business Department is presented for Board review.
g. Overnight Events/Field Trips
It is recommended the Board approve the following overnight events/field trips:
1. Monterey Bay Aquarium Trip for CHS Marine Biology Class – September 27-28, 2013
An overnight event for CHS’s Marine Biology class to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. CHS teachers Sarah Swift, Andrew Gissler and Gregg Howard will be chaperones. Parents will drive students to the event. Accommodations will be at the Monterey YMCA. This is funded through fundraising.
2. CHS Wresting Events – All Self-Funded
a) Sierra Nevada Classic – Reno – December 27-28, 2013
An overnight tournament in Reno, Nevada. Teacher Mark Bowe and coach Vince Bicocca
will chaperone. Accommodations are unknown at this time. Travel will be via district vans.
b) Tim Brown Memorial Tournament – Sacramento - January 24-25, 2014
An overnight tournament in Sacramento, CA. Teacher Mark Bowe and coach Vince Bicocca
will chaperone. Accommodations are unknown at this time. Travel will be via District vans.
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
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CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
g. Overnight Field Trip – Continued
c) Division V Section Wrestling Tournament – Delhi – February 21-22, 2014
An overnight tournament in Delhi, CA. Teacher Mark Bowe and coach Vince Bicocca
will chaperone. Accommodations are unknown at this time. Travel will be via District vans.
d) State Wrestling Championships – Bakersfield – March 7-8, 2014
An overnight tournament in Bakersfield, CA. Teacher Mark Bowe and coach Vince Bicocca will chaperone. Accommodations are unknown at this time. Travel will be via District vans.
3. Toyon Middle School 8th Grade Girls Basketball – Tahoe – October 18-20, 2013
Attending the Annual Tahoe Basketball Tournament in South Lake Tahoe, California. Accommodations will be at a motel. Coach Mike Ziehlke and other male and female parents will chaperone. Funding is private and transportation will be provided by parents.
h. Approval of Agreement for Special Contract Services with Catherine Leavitt pg 22)
It is recommended the Board approve special contract services with Catherine Leavitt to provide Occupational Therapy services for a CUSD student, including keyboarding instruction, consultation with education providers and IEP attendance. The total service is not to exceed $9,900, funded through Special Education.
i. General Liability Coverage for Volunteers, Resolution 2013/14-08 (pg 23)
CUSD recognizes the need for and the benefit derived from individuals and groups providing volunteer services to the District, and desires to provide General Liability coverage for individuals in their capacity as volunteers to the District while they are performing services for the District in accordance with the District regulations and policy. It is recommended the Board approve Resolution 2013/14-08, general liability coverage for volunteers.
15. PERSONNEL (Mark Campbell, Superintendent)
a. Certificated Report (Lorraine Angel)
b. Classified Report (Patricia Jackson)
c. All Personnel
d. Classified Personnel
e. Certificated Personnel
1. Approval of Agreement with Cal State University Stanislaus (pp 24-26)
It is recommended the Board approval an agreement with Cal State University Stanislaus to provide teaching experience through practice teaching to students enrolled in teacher training curricula of the State University.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
f. Management/Confidential/Supervisory
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16. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
a. Report from Director Lisa McInturf
b. Revision of Alternative Education Technology Requirement
Currently Alternative Education students must take keyboarding for 2 semesters to meet their technology requirement. Calaveras Unified School District Alternative Education proposes we change how the current technology graduation requirement is met by allowing all career tech/vocational education courses to meet the CUSD Alternative Education graduation technology requirement.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
17. BUSINESS
a. Approval of Special Contract Services with Absolute Mechanical (pg 27)
It is recommended the Board approve Special Contract Services with Absolute Mechanical for
removal and installation of a new heating and cooling system, including all electrical and sheet metal work. The total cost of service is $12,500.00 funded through Fund 14, Deferred Maintenance.
b. Approval of an On-Site CASBO Training Workshop (pg 28)
It is recommended the Board approve an on-site CASBO Workshop. This workshop will be provided for site personnel on October 31, 2013, for attendance monitoring with the implementation of the LCFF funding. The cost of the training is $5,350 and paid with the general fund.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
c. Adoption of Resolution 2013/14-09, GANN Limits (pg 29)
Proposition 4 enacted in 1979 was intended to constrain the growth in state and local government spending to be no faster than the growth in population and inflation. This became known as Gann Appropriation Limits or simply, Gann Limit. Not all revenue sources count against the District's Gann Limit. Gann Limits only constrain the appropriations from state and local tax sources, and federal aid is excluded. Per Article XIII B of the State Constitution, the limits apply to the State of California, counties, cities, special districts, school districts and county offices of education. The essence of the limit is that school district appropriations, which are subject to limitations in each year, cannot exceed a computed appropriation. The resolution certifies the recalculated actual Gann Limit for 2012-13 and the estimated Gann Limit for 2013- 14.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
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BUSINESS – CONTINUED
d. Report of Education Protection Account Final Expense for 2012-13 (pg 30)
On November 6, 2012, the voters of California approved Proposition 30, which temporarily increases the state’s sales tax and the personal income tax rates for upper-income taxpayers. Part of the revenue generated from Proposition 30 would be used to support increased school funding, with the remainder helping to balance the state budget.
The Calaveras Unified School District receives most of its unrestricted general fund from property taxes and state aid. However, revenues generated from Proposition 30 are deposited into a newly created state account called the Education Protection Account (EPA). This is still state aid
funding and not additional funding. The EPA began in 2012-33 and continues for seven years, during the time that Proposition 30 will be effective.
The creation of the EPA by Proposition 30 comes with some accountability components. One requirement is having the spending plan approved by the governing board during a public meeting. Another requirement is that the district must publish on its website (each year) an accounting of the estimated revenue it will receive from the EPA and how much will be expended. In addition, EPA funds cannot be used for the salaries or benefits of administrators or any other administrative costs.
On April 9, 2013, the Board approved the 2012-13 spending plan for the Education Protection Account (Resolution No. 2012/13-23). Attached is the report of EPA expenses.
Attached is Calaveras Unified School District’s spending plan for 2013-14 and the district’s estimated EPA revenue and expenditure for 2013-14.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
e. Approval, 2012-13 Unaudited Actuals for Calaveras Unified School District
The 2012/13 Unaudited Actuals for Calaveras Unified School District are presented for Board approval.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
18. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
a. Board Discussion – Tobacco/Chew/Spitting Policies and Discipline
The Board will discuss policy and practice regarding students involved in tobacco, chew and/or spitting on campus or buses/stops.
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POLICIES AND REGULATIONS – CONTINUED
Policy Overviews (pp 31-33)
b. First Reading – Board Policies & Bylaws
AR 3550 Food Service/Child Nutrition Program (pp 34-35)
BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment (pp 36-39)
AR 4161.2/4261.2
4361.2 Personal Leaves (pp 40-47)
BP 6153 School-Sponsored Trips (pp 48-50)
BP 6161.1 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials ( pp 51-55)
AR 6161.1 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials (pp 56-59)
E 6161.1 Exhibit – Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials (pp 60-62)
BP 6161.11 Supplementary Instructional Materials (pp 63-65)
AR 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth (pp 66-72)
BP 6174 Education for English Language Learners (pp 73-76)
AR 6174 Education for English Language Learners (pp 77-82)
E6174 Exhibit – Education for English Language Learners (pp 83-84)
c. Second Readings/Adoptions – No item presented
19. Calendar of Events DATE EVENT September 25 Family Reading Night, San Andreas Elementary School 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. September 30 through October 11 Fall Break – No School October 6 Family Fest at Dodasa Ranch, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Inquire at www.calaverasfamilyfest.com Tickets $15
20. Future Agenda Items
(Items will be placed on the agenda based upon Board consensus or a majority vote of the Board.)
21. Comments from Board Members
22. Next Meeting/Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the CUSD Board is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Closed Session begins at 4:30 p.m. Open Session begins at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at San Andreas Elementary School.
Dated: 9-17-13
Time Posted: Noon
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