Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
August 02, 2017 6:00PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM
1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Closed Session: 6:00 p.m. Open Session: 6:15 p.m.
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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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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
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| Talitha Blizzeard, 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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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The report being presented will include staffing information, enrollment information, deployment of materials, professional development and other actions underway for the successful start of the 2017-18 school year. |
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Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
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| CCS will present an update on contacts for the six month period, January 2017 – July 2017. In addition, we will share what is new with CCS. |
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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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| Angela Herrera, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources |
Certificated Resignations: Michelle Baptista, Teacher, Natomas Middle School, Effective: May 26, 2017; Maria Hennessy, Teacher, Natomas High School, Effective: May 26, 2017; Kristi Johnson, Teacher, American Lakes School, Effective: May 26, 2017; Chelsea Breckenridge, Teacher, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: May 26, 2017
Classified Management New Hire: Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent, Effective: September 1, 2017
Classified New Hires: Angeline Singh, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, American Lakes School, Effective: August 9, 2017; Sophia King, Playground Assistant, 2.0 hours, Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: August 9, 2017; Amanda Benham, Payroll/Benefits Technician, Financial Services, 8.0 hours, Effective: July 17, 2017; Bonnie Corralejo, Bus Driver, Transportation, 6.17 hours, Effective: August 9, 2017; Alex Cortez, Maintenance Specialist II, Maintenance and Operations, 8.0 hours, Effective: July 12, 2017; Todd Dancer, Grounds Team Leader; Maintenance and Operations, 8.0 hours, Effective: July 31, 2017
Classified Transfers: Tanesa Calhoun, Instructional Assistant II, Natomas Gateways Middle School, 6.0 hours to Instructional Assistant II, Inderkum High School, 6.0 hours, Effective: August 9, 2017; Gregory Grimes, Instructional Assistant II, Heron School, 6.0 hours to Instructional Assistant II, Inderkum High School, 6.0 hours, Effective: August 9, 2017
Classified Resignations: Alyssa Carrillo-Macias, Instructional Assistant I, Two Rivers Elementary School, 3.5 hours, Effective: May 25, 2017; Linda Torres, Account Technician III, Financial Services, 8.0 hours, Effective: July 14, 2017; Karleigh Cochrane, Child Development Assistant, American Lakes School, 7.0 hours, Effective: May 25, 2017; Michelle DeCaso, Instructional Assistant II, Two Rivers Elementary School , 6.0 hours, Effective: May 25, 2017; Kimberly Vega, Instructional Assistant I, Two Rivers Elementary School, 3.5 hours, Effective: May 25, 2017
Classified 39 Month Rehire: Lori Lewis, Environmental Support Manager, Facilities and Planning, 8.0 hours, Effective: June 30, 2017
Classified Termination: Employee No. 7622, Effective: May 25, 2017; Employee No. 4095, Effective: July 27, 2017
Classified Substitute New Hires: Victor Romero, Effective; April 11, 2017; Raquel Deas, Effective; July 12, 2017; Stefan Sonnik, Effective: July 13, 2017; Marissa Sandoval, Effective: July 24, 2017; Bijon LeBlanc, Effective: July 25, 2017; Kristine Bryant, Effective; July 25, 2017
Classified Substitute Resignations: Dagoberto Bermudez, Effective: July 14, 2017
Certificated Substitute Resignations: Kelsea Young, Effective: July 10, 2017, Melisa Chase, Effective: July 11, 2017
Certificated Substitute New Hires: Stephanie Gaston, Effective: July 10, 2017; Valene Josephs-Byrd, Effective: July 12, 2017; Elizabeth Tarantino, Effective; July 14, 2017; Apryl Whitney, Effective: July 17, 2017; James Hecht, Effective: July 24, 2017 |
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent |
| This item appears regularly and shows the total payroll and warrants issued for the month. The individual funds' warrant registers and expenditure summaries for July are attached. |
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July 2017 Fund Report
July 2017 Warrant Registers
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent |
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 and Homeless Education and Joey's Food Locker received a $100 donation from Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas; and a $4,785 donation from River Community Services, Inc.
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| AJ Giersch, Director - School Leadership and Support |
| The NUSD CTE Advisory Committee is a required component by the California Department of Education in order for our CTE programs to continue Perkins funding. While this is not a committee requiring an official appointment by the Board, the CDE requires that the Board approve the list of identified members. The committee will meet to provide input and guidance for the development of NUSD's career pathways, as well as review the yearly Perkins grant applications and provide recommendations. Below are the names of the individuals who have agreed to serve on the Committee:
Ben Burkhard, Automotive Teacher, NHS; Cael Kuhlman, Digital Photography Teacher, NHS; Cor Morton, Emergency Medical Technician Teacher, NHS; Jeff Sawyer, Bike Tech Teacher, IHS; Joshua Reafsnyder, Robotics Teacher, NGMS; Melissa May, Broadcast Media Teacher, IHS; Mike Mitchell, Culinary Arts Teacher, DHS; Jeff Otter, Industry Partner, UAW Local 5810 Organizer; Melissa Meng, Industry Partner, NNTMA; Vince Caguin, Nutrition Services Director, NUSD; Mark Storace, Maintenance and Operations Coordinator, NUSD; Trish Caldwell, Education Partner, American River College; Susan Wheeler, Industry Partner, SMUD; Dr. Miguel Suarez, Industry Partner, HALO; David Lowe, Industry Partner, PBS/KVIE; Mai Chao Tao, Industry Partner, HALO; Michael Sanford, Industry Partner, PBS/KVIE; Doug Niva, Industry Partner, SECCA; Christy Moustris, CTE Expert, SCOE; Fabrizio Sasso, Industry Partner, Central Labor Council AFL-CIO; Brandon Black, Industry Partner, City of Sacramento; Charles Hustead, Industry Partner, Sacramento Police Department; Gerriee Giffin, Industry Partner, Sacramento Fire Department; Jason Lee, Industry Partner, Sacramento Fire Department; Kathy Lester, Industry Partner, Sacramento Police Department; Kim Iannucci, Industry Partner, Sacramento Fire Department |
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent |
Authorized signers for accounts held at Schools Financial Credit Union are updated annually or when signature card changes are needed due to staffing changes. The 2017-18 list of authorized signers for Associated Student Body (ASB) and other District accounts held at Schools Financial Credit Union is attached.
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17-18 Authorized Signers Schools Financial Credit Union
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| William Young, Deputy Superintendent |
| Authorized signers for accounts held at Wells Fargo Bank are updated annually or when signature card changes are needed due to staffing changes. The 2017-18 list of authorized signers for Associated Student Body (ASB) and other District accounts held at Wells Fargo Bank is attached. |
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17-18 Authorized Signers Wells Fargo Bank
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| Kristen Coates, Assistant Superintendent - School Leadership and Support |
| Improve Your Tomorrow offers an opportunity to support targeted students at Discovery High, Natomas Gateways Middle, and Natomas High Schools with tutoring and mentoring to improve GPA, A - G completion and college going rate.
This support will be provided in the key areas outlined below:
Academic Support
Cognitive Skills Development
College Preparation Initiative
Workforce Development
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Improve Your Tomorrow MOU 2017-18
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Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
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| DLR Group created the 2014 Facilities Master Plan. Many projects detailed in that master plan have been completed and the District has changed the focus of other sites. The District requested DLR Group provide a proposal to update the 2014 Facilities Master Plan to reflect these changes. The agreement with DLR Group to update the Facilities Master Plan is in the amount of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00). |
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Agreement - DLR Group
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The special inspection services on the Discovery High School project have exceeded the original agreement amount of Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars ($17,460). Due to additional high strength bolt testing, unanticipated lime treatment testing and re-inspection of work, Geocon has determined they will required additional fees in the amount of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($9,857.50) to complete the testing and inspections on the project. With the addition of the additional inspection amount, the total fee will be Twenty Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Fifty Cents ($27,317.50). |
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Change Order Geocon for Discovery High
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| On May 10, 2017 contracts were approved with the Development Group, Inc for Paso Verde, Discovery High School, and NP3. The contract for Westlake Charter was approved on April 26, 2017. During installation it was determined additional parts were required for project completion. The Development Group, Inc. has provided change orders for each project. Paso Verde change order is in the amount of Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Five Dollars and Sixty Cents ($7,985.60), with the addition of Change Order No. 1 the total contract value will be One Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Seventy Two Dollars and Fifty Two Cents ($195,072.52). Discovery change order is in the amount of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars and Seven Cents ($2,999.07), with the addition of Change Order No. 1 the total contract value will be Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty One Dollars and Ninety Two Cents ($30,721.92). NP3 change order is in the amount of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Three Dollars and Twelve Cents ($11,453.12), with the addition of Change Order No. 1 the total contract value will be One Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty Two Dollars and Nineteen Cents ($162,642.19). WCS change order is in the amount of Seventeen Thousand Twenty Seven Dollars and Fifty Five Cents ($17,027.55), with the addition of change order No. 1 the total contract value will be Four Hundred Forty Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty Six Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($447,156.17). |
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Change Order No. 1 DGI for Discovery
Change Order No. 1 DGI for NP3
Change Order No. 1 DGI for Paso Verde
Change Order No. 1 DGI for Westlake Charter
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Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
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| The playground and parking lot at the Paso Verde interim campus required sealing and striping. Due to the timing of the project, work needed to occur the week of July 31, thus necessitating the execution of a contract prior to Board approval. The contract with Centerline Striping is in the amount of Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Dollars ($17,970.00). |
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Centerline Striping Company Contract - Paso Verde Interim
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Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent
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| During the design phase of the phone system for the new classroom building at NP3, it was determined that upgrading the phone system of the entire campus was necessary to have the site functioning on one system. The contract with Advanced Solution, a NUSD CUPPCA vendor, is in the amount of Thirty Thousand One Hundred Seventy Seven Dollars and Eighty One Cents ($30,177.81). |
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Advanced Solution Contract - NP3
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| NP3 stakeholders determined that casework and in classroom sinks were not desired in the new classroom building. Removing these items from the scope of work resulted in a deductive change order in the amount of Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($72,000.00). With the addition of change order No. 1 the total contract value is Six Million Two Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Dollars ($6,226,000.00). |
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Change Order No. 1 AMS for NP3
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Chris Evans, Superintendent REVISED: BP 2121 – Superintendent's Contract; BP/AR 3551 – Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Plan; BP/AR 4127 – Temporary Athletic Team Coaches; BP 4312.1 – Contracts (Administrative and Supervisory Personnel); AR 5145.3 – Nondiscrimination/Harassment; BP 6145 – Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities; BP/AR 6145.2 – Athletic Competition; BP/AR 6178.1 – Work-Based Learning; BP 7214 – General Obligation Bonds
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Revised Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
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Published: July 28, 2017, 4:04 PM
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