Regular Board Meeting
Natomas USD
July 22, 2020 5:30PM
EDUCATION CENTER - BOARD ROOM
1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Closed Session: 5:30 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
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| In response to the Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 and Resolution 20-07 Delegating Authority to Take Necessary Action to Protect Students and Staff from the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), adopted by the Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) on March 16, 2020, the NUSD Board Meetings are closed to the public to follow state guidelines on social distancing until further notice.
NUSD Board Meetings are live-streamed and recorded, and available for viewing at https://natomasunified.org/board-of-trustees/videos/.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments via eComment through email at publiccomment@natomasunified.org. If you are unable to email a public comment, please call Constituent and Customer Services prior to 12:00 p.m. on July 22, 2020 for assistance. |
| President Kaplan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. |
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Jag Bains, Scott Dosick, Susan Heredia, Micah Grant and Lisa Kaplan were present.
Superintendent Evans stated the open session meeting of the Board of Trustees is being livestreamed at the direction of the Board. The livestream is available on the district's website, and the recordings will be available for viewing the day after the Board Meeting.
He noted that NUSD Board Meetings are closed to the public to follow state guidelines on social distancing until further notice. He explained this action was taken in response to Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 and Resolution 20-07 Delegating Authority to Take Necessary Action to Protect Students and Staff from the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), adopted by the Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) on March 16, 2020. He also stated that the district while having an in person Board meeting last week decided to continue with virtual Board meetings.
He noted that the district is currently working on upgrading our system to include closed captioning on the livestream. He shared that currently, closed captioning is available on the recordings that are posted on the district's website the day after the Board meeting.
Superintendent Evans noted that out of respect for the Governor closing all schools and starting the new school year in distance learning that although the NUSD Board held an in person Board Meeting it has been decided to go back to virtual meetings. |
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| President Kaplan announced that the Board would be going into Closed Session to discuss: conference with labor negotiator California School Employees Association and conference with labor negotiator Natomas Teachers Association. |
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| PROCEDURE: The Board of Trustee's welcomes the public participation at Board Meetings and has devoted time in the meeting for that purpose. Since NUSD Board Meetings are closed to the public to follow state guidelines on social distancing until further notice, the Board requests that you submit public comments via eComment through email at publiccomment@natomasunified.org. If you are unable to email a public comment, please call Constituent and Customer Services prior to 12:00 p.m. on July 22, 2020 for assistance. |
| Christina Huth, Executive Director, stated that members of the public were encouraged to submit public comments via eComment through email at publiccomment@natomasunified.org. She noted there were no public comments received for any Closed Session items. |
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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, Chief Academic Officer |
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
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| President Kaplan reconvened Open Session at 6:09 p.m. |
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| Jag Bains, Scott Dosick, Micah Grant, Susan Heredia and Lisa Kaplan were present. |
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| President Kaplan stated that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. |
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Passed with a motion by Scott Dosick and a second by Micah Grant. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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President Kaplan asked if we received any communications from either of our associations.
Christina Huth, Executive Director, stated our association presidents for NTA and CSEA were encouraged to submit their communications via email prior to the Board meeting. She added we received communications from NTA and this communications has been forwarded to the entire Board of Trustees and appropriate staff. She noted the specifics of this communication will be recorded in the official Board meeting minutes. |
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| Pamela Rothwell, President |
| Pamela Rothwell, President |
| No communication. |
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| Brenda Borge, President |
| Brenda Borge, President |
| The Natomas Teachers Association submitted a flyer titled “Natomas COVID Request for COVID Community Crisis,” as their association communication. |
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Trustee Bains had no report.
Trustee Dosick gave thanks to staff for all their work over the summer for trying to do all we can for solid distance teaching plans for the fall. He also expressed his appreciation for making sure we are keeping our kids safe, educated and fed. He noted he is glad we could keep them fed all summer.
Trustee Grant had no report.
Trustee Heredia had no report.
President Kaplan echoed the comments of Trustee Dosick and thanked all staff and the community for their patience as they work on the 2020-2021 school year. She explained that everyone is anxious to know what the plan is and noted that staff is working very hard on distance learning. She thanked everyone that completed all the surveys which were sent out by the district. She shared that if the community wanted to provide more feedback that the Trustees emails are listed on the district website or to feel free to contact the customer service email. She stated that these times are difficult for each one of us with our own struggles and that Natomas is here for them. She reminded the audience that the Governor and the local County Health has announced that NUSD will start with distance learning which will be reassessed in October. She added that in the meantime she hopes that everyone takes the time to wear their mask, social distance and not attend large gatherings. She asked the Superintendent if he could address what the district's plan is for food services as we go into distance learning. |
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| Superintendent Evans stated that he could not speak about the district’s plan for food services and that staff could get more information on that and come back to that at a later time. He explained that he does not have any specific information on it right now. He thanked the negotiations team for all their hard work. He reminded the audience that the district did a communication 10 days ago and shared that we have negotiated 5 of the last 6 week days. He informed Trustees and the audience that they do not see Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer on the screen right now because she is the district's chief negotiator and she is waiting to see if NTA will call them back tonight. He explained that the district has asked for, and will continue to ask for, around the clock negotiations. He opined that students and families deserve it and that the district has not received that. He shared that negotiations continue to end at 4 or 5 p.m. He stated that NUSD families need to know what their school year is going to look like. He stated that since Mrs. Herrera is unavailable her staff will do the best they can to answer any questions tonight otherwise staff will follow up. He noted that Mrs. Herrera is currently waiting by zoom and by the phone to see if NTA will have the courtesy to get back to her tonight or if our team will continue to sit around and wait. He shared that if Trustees see Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent or Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent, exit it means they may have resumed negotiations. Evans stated that as the district should be planning for the start of the school year, most of the senior staff is engaging in negotiations discussions. He noted that he would like to report more but that has consumed most of staff's time as well as their day. He stated that staff needs to start turning their attention to how the district will support our students as they return. He added that nine weeks have been spent talking about how the district will return to schools and there is not even one tentative agreement, even in the places where the district and the association seem to verbally agree. He explained that the district wants to ensure that our kids get the best education possible with distance learning, following both the law and the governor’s directive, and things like two hours a day of instruction does not work. He shared his hope that progress will be made. |
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| PROCEDURE: The Board of Trustee's welcomes the public participation at Board Meetings and has devoted time in the meeting for that purpose. Since NUSD Board Meetings are closed to the public to follow state guidelines on social distancing until further notice, the Board requests that you submit public comments via eComment through email at publiccomment@natomasunified.org. If you are unable to email a public comment, please call Constituent and Customer Services prior to 12:00 p.m. on July 22, 2020 for assistance. |
Christina Huth, Executive Director, stated that members of the public were encouraged to submit public comments via eComment through email at publiccomment@natomasunified.org. She noted that we received four public comments regarding items not on the agenda. She shared that the comments were from Lisa Hoffman, Sharon Thurmond, Michelle Coelho, and Angela Hearring-Jackson.
Lisa Hoffman, asked why can't there be a mass meeting (virtual) with as many school district's as possible across the state and country to be a "best practice" guide. She added so that what is working for some could be shared and maybe adapted so that our school students and teachers are suffering or being thrown out with the bath water because one district cannot figure out what will work. She noted that many other occupations adopt this approach particularly medical and nurses. She opined that she knows. She stated that we can think outside or inside the box to fix this!!
Sharon Thurmond stated she can empathize with the changes COVID has wrought. She explained that staff and parents must feel like they're walking in the dark. She expressed her gratitude that as leaders Trustees have embraced the need to adjust during these uncertain times. She noted it reminds her of the change she had to make in her personal theme for the year. She shared that she originally chose, "ADAPT or DIE" and then Covid19 made death so imminent, that she changed it to, "ADAPT and THRIVE". She opined that is her belief that all of the adults must do in order to create a Win-win-win for our scholars, staff and parents. She stated that it is her understanding that Governor Newsom and the Legislature have passed a new law, requiring districts to seek input from parents as they design the Remote Training format. She noted her source is the July 16, 2020 article written by Ed Source Reporter John Fensterwald Parents Must Have a Say in District's Distance Learning Plan Under New California Law. She shared her belief that this component is crucial to making the plans that the Superintendent, Principals, Educators and Support Staff create one that is effective. She added that including our primary customer, our scholars in this process will really give a boost to our effectiveness. She suggested a Zoom Town Hall meeting for each school.
Michelle Coelho asked in regards to online class for students in k-8, would it be possible to allow students to complete their coursework during the evening when a parent is home and able to help with the process? She stated that many parents with day time jobs are having to choose between helping their student and working. She noted this could be an option for some.
Angela Hearring-Jackson stated that she would like to know will NUSD and or Nutrition Services extend the free breakfast/lunch services past July 31? She added that the school year has been delayed/extended to begin towards the end of August. She noted that many children in the district utilize and depend on this nutrition services. She shared her belief that it will be a disservice to the children in the community that attend these school sites for meals if it is not extended and or continued. |
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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. In alignment with BB 9322, the item shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item. |
President Kaplan announced that Christina Huth, Executive Director, would be providing a required disclosure regarding the proposed approval of the personnel items on the consent agenda.
Christina Huth stated that Mr. Dan Motherspaw has accepted a promotion from High School Principal to Assistant Superintendent effective July 1, 2020. She added that Mr. Motherspaw will be placed on the Management Salary Schedule at Range C, Step 2 at $152,698 annually for 223 days. She noted that in addition, in alignment with the Management Salary Schedule, NUSD leaders who have served for 6 years in leadership roles in NUSD (with Year One beginning once they have been named "Principal" in NUSD), will receive a 3% increase in their 7th year of service. She added that due to his length of service with NUSD, Mr. Motherspaw's annual salary, with the ongoing 3% raise will be $157,279.
Mrs. Huth stated that Ms. Tonja Jarrell has accepted a promotion from K-8 Principal to Assistant Superintendent effective July 1, 2020. She added that Ms. Jarrell will be placed on the Management Salary Schedule at Range C, Step 2 at $152,698 annually for 223 days.
She shared that health benefits for Mr. Motherspaw and Ms. Jarrell are consistent with those provided to management employees.
Superintendent Evans stated that for the families at home Mr. Motherspaw and Mrs. Jarrell are not leaving you as your Principal this year. He shared that the district office made significant cuts and they will remain principals and Assistant Superintendent which the district has done before at multiple school sites. He noted they are going to lead their schools and pick up more work to help lead the district forward. He opined that he could not think of two more talented people other than Mr. Motherspaw and Mrs. Jarrell to do that. He expressed his gratitude that they accepted more work. |
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Passed with a motion by Scott Dosick and a second by Dr. Susan Heredia. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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President Kaplan thanked all those that donated, especially XL construction for the 1,000 masks.
Trustee Dosick gave thanks to those who donated as well, which also included a Natomas family. |
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
Administrative Promotions: Dan Motherspaw, from High School Principal to Assistant Superintendent, Effective: July 1, 2020; Tonja Jarrell, from K-8 School Principal to Assistant Superintendent, Effective: July 1, 2020
Classified Management New Hire: Heidi Hostetler, Social Worker Liaison, Effective: June 3, 2020
Classified Management Resignations: Joel Rabin, Coordinator III (.3 FTE), Effective: June 30, 2020; Laura Dean, Director, Effective: October 31, 2020
Certificated Resignations: Karen Taylor, Teacher, Inderkum High School, Effective May 22, 2020; Jean Ludlam, Teacher, Natomas Middle School, Effective: May 22, 2020; Kelsey McGoldrick, Speech & Language Therapist, Student Services & Support Department, Effective: June 5, 2020; Erin Pressley, Teacher, American Lakes School, Effective: May 22, 2020; Haley Koolhoven, Teacher, Jefferson School, Effective: May 22, 2020; Lynne Olsen, Registered Nurse, Student Services and Support Department, Effective: May 28, 2020; Brittany Westendorp, Teacher, Natomas High School, Effective: June 26, 2020; Lucas Kephart, Teacher, Paso Verde School, Effective: May 22, 2020; Jaclyn Hilson, Teacher, Natomas Park Elementary School, Effective: May 22, 2020; Monica Long, Teacher, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep High School, Effective: May 22, 2020; Patricia Lev, Teacher, Witter Ranch Elementary School, Effective: May 22, 2020; Karen Samuels, Teacher, Natomas High School, Effective: May, 22, 2020; Rhean Perkins, Psychologist, Student Services & Support Department, Effective: June 2, 2020
Certificated Leave of Absence Approvals: Lan Lawrence, Teacher, Natomas Park Elementary School, 0.5 FTE, Effective: August 10, 2020 to May 27, 2021; Selena Ortega, Teacher, American Lakes School, 0.5 FTE, Effective: August 10, 2020 to May 27, 2021; Julie Bagget-Smith, Teacher, Two Rivers Elementary School, 0.5 FTE, Effective: August 10, 2020 to May 27, 2021; Nekita DuVal, Teacher, Two Rivers Elementary School, 0.5 FTE, Effective: August 10, 2020 to May 27, 2021
Classified New Hires: Nathan Potter, Maintenance Specialist III, Electrician, 8.0 hours, Maintenance & Operations Department, Effective: June 22, 2020; Lindsay Monson, Accounting Technician I, 8.0 hours, Financial Services Department, Effective: June 29, 2020; Shane Griffith, Information Technology Specialist II, 8.0 hours, Information Technology Department, Effective: July 6, 2020
Classified Retirements: Raul Torres, Custodian, 8.0 hours, American Lakes School, Effective: June 30, 2020; Jesus Torres, Custodial Team Leader II, 8.0 hours, Leroy Greene Academy, Effective: June 30, 2020
Classified Resignations: Marlon Condoll Jr, Bus Attendant, 4.0 hours, Transportation Department, Effective: May 19, 2020; Mangaliso Lumumba, Custodian, 8.0 hours, Natomas Middle School and Two Rivers Elementary School, Effective: Mary 29, 2020; Julia Harris, Systems Engineer, 8.0 hours, Information Technology Department; Effective: June 12, 2020; Sarah Moffatt, Instructional Assistant III, 6.0 hours, Student Services & Support, Effective June 26, 2020
Certificated Substitute Resignations: Breanna Flores, Effective: May 12, 2020; Marisa Villamarin, Effective: May 13, 2020 |
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the Payroll and Claims for May 2020. |
| 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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May 2020 Fund Report
May 2020 Warrant Registers
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| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| Chris Evans, Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the June 3 and June 17, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes and the June 10, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes. |
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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 received a $250 donation for Joey's Food Locker from Lance Fahrenholz and Anita Lopez, a $25 donation from Jeannine Beckman and a $400 donation from the Girl Scouts, #1290. The District received donation of 1,000 KN95 Masks valued at $5,900 from XL Construction. |
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the sale and disposal of books, equipment and supplies. |
| 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.
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Sale, Disposal List (22 July 2020)
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the Third Quarterly Williams Review Report for 2019-20. |
| As a result of the Williams Settlement, the county superintendent of schools is required to send quarterly reports regarding the results of school site visits and reviews conducted each quarter to the governing boards of the school districts with Williams schools (i.e., schools that ranked in deciles 1 to 3 on the 2012 Base Academic Performance Index (API).) (Ed. Code,§ 1240(c)(2)(G).) During the third quarter, districts within Sacramento County were faced with the extraordinary responsibility of educating their students during the midst of a pandemic that resulted in schools closing across the County. Districts were required at first to provide enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of school facilities and then to provide remote access to instructional materials for all of their students, including those in their Williams schools. These results can be made public at one of your governing board's regularly scheduled and noticed meetings.
A summary of the report is below: - During the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2019-20, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) staff did not conduct any site reviews of instructional materials or facilities.
- The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) of each of the District's Williams schools was reviewed for accuracy as required by 1240(c)(2)(I). The information contained in the schools' SARCs was generally clear. In order to provide assistance in preparing your District's SARCs for next year, a chart (Exhibit A) is enclosed that provides detailed suggestions for further improvement of the District SARCs.
- During the third quarter ending March 31, 2020, SCOE conducted no reviews of Teacher Vacancies and Misassignments.
- The District reported no Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) filings in the third quarter ending March 31, 2020.
The full report is attached. |
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Third Quarterly Williams Review Report Fiscal Year 2019-2020
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| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| Doug Orr, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve the April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020 Quarter 4 Williams Act Report. |
| As a result of the Williams vs. State of California case in 2000, districts are required to report to 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 April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020, there were no compliance issues in the following areas:
- Sufficiency of textbooks
- Emergency of school facilities issues
- Vacancy or misassignments of teachers
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| Carol Swanson, Associate Superintendent |
| Carol Swanson, Associate Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to ratify the master contract for Nonpublic Schools (NPS) and Nonpublic Agencies (NPA) for the 2020-2021 school year |
| When school districts cannot meet the needs of special education students, non-public school placements or non-public agencies may be utilized. The Master Contract sets the rate for tuition, transportation, and related services for all non-public schools and agencies used by the District. This contract is utilized by all SELPAs within Sacramento County. The vendor list for 2020-21 school year has already been approved on June 17, 2020. |
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20-21 Natomas USD Master Contract
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Kaler/Dobler Construction, Inc. for the cafeteria wall repair at Bannon Creek School. |
| On April 8, 2020 the Board approved a contract with Kaler/Dobler Construction, Inc. in the amount of Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($37,613.00) for the cafeteria wall repair at Bannon Creek School. Due to the relocation of in wall electrical outlets, there is a change order in the amount of Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($5,259.48). The contract value with the change order is Forty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Two Dollars and Forty Eight Cents ($42,872.48). |
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CO #1 BC Cafeteria Walls
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a Notice of Completion for cafeteria wall repair at Bannon Creek School. |
| A contract with Kaler/Dobler Construction, Inc. in the amount of Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($37,613.00) was approved on April 8, 2020. There was one change order on the project and the final contract value is Forty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Two Dollars and Forty Eight Cents ($42,872.48). |
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NOC BC Cafeteria Walls
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a Notice of Completion for cafeteria wall repair at Jefferson School. |
| A contract with Kaler/Dobler Construction, Inc. in the amount of Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($37,613.00) was approved on April 8, 2020. There were no change orders on the project. |
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NOC Jeff Cafeteria Walls
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a Notice of Completion for the installation of new cafeteria tables. |
| On March 25, 2020 the Board approved a contract with Campbell Keller for the installation of new cafeteria tables at NP3, Natomas Park Elementary, Leroy Greene Academy and Witter Ranch. There were no change orders on the contract and the final contract value is Forty Three Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($43,456.50). |
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NOC Cafeteria Tables
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve a purchase of telecom equipment for Paso Verde School. |
| Telephone equipment and the installation of the equipment is required for the new Paso Verde School site. Advanced Solution has provided a proposal for the equipment and installation in the amount of Twenty Six Thousand Two Hundred Twelve Dollars and Eleven Cents ($26,212.11). |
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to ratify the purchase of classroom desks with a piggyback contract. |
| In response to COVID-19 and safety practices for social distancing, the school district purchased 1,000 additional student desks. The pricing for the desks was made available via a piggyback contract through Los Rios Community College. The price of the additional desks was One Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Three Dollars and Fifty Cents ($162,733.50). |
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LRCC Piggyback Documents copy
Proposal NATOMAS USD - Smith Desks (1)
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| The Board is asked to ratify the new Physical Therapist job description and salary range. |
| As a direct result of Natomas Unified becoming its own Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), there is the need to create this job description for Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist will assist individuals with conditions which are mentally, physically, developmentally or emotionally disabling to benefit from their basic educational program.
Some key essential functions of the Physical Therapist are to:
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Respond to requests for service and assess individuals to determine eligibility
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Attend and participate in IEP meetings as necessary and/or required and collaborate with IEP team members in regard to the student’s progress
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Develop intervention plans including measurable goals and objectives with strategies for meeting them
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Monitor student response to intervention and modify strategies as indicated to attain goals
The Physical Therapist will be placed on the Unrepresented Specialist salary schedule, Range III, $74,563 - $88,589 for 203 work days. |
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Physical Therapist Job Description
Unrepresented Salary Schedule
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| The Board is asked to publicly acknowledge the English Learner Authorization status and approve the waiver requests for three (3) Career Technical Education teachers who possess preliminary credentials, but do not yet hold English Learner Authorization as required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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| As is required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the Board must publicly approve waiver requests for Career Technical Education teachers who possess preliminary credentials, but do not yet hold an English Learner Authorization. In August 2019, Elle Steele was hired as a Bike Tech teacher (grades 11-12) at Inderkum High School. In March 2019, Katie Cichy was hired as a Public Safety teacher (grades 9-12) at Inderkum High School. In December 2018, Travis Murray was hired as an Automotive teacher (grades 9-12) at Natomas High School.
Because all three (3) teachers have received their preliminary credential through experience in their respective profession instead of the traditional university credentialing route, they are unable to receive an Emergency Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) permit which authorizes instruction to English Learners and must apply for a waiver.
As these three (3) teachers complete coursework to clear their preliminary credentials, they will receive the necessary training and the English Learner Authorization will be embedded in their clear credentials. Until such time as they obtain clear credentials, the District must submit a waiver request each year to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| The Board is asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with NUSD and SCOE for the Sacramento Consortium Induction Program. |
| SCOE's Teacher Induction Program is a two year program that assists schools and districts in providing Teacher Induction that meets both program and credentialing standards for the state of California. It provides teachers with a specifically designated standards-based professional development series, mentoring and coaching, credentialing services and technical assistance aligned to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. |
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SCOE Teacher Induction MOU
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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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President Kaplan asked if there were any public comments received for any of the action items on the agenda.
Christina Huth, Executive Director, announced that we did not receive any public comments regarding any action items on tonight’s agenda.
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| The Board is asked to receive information and approve the English Learner Master Plan. |
The Board is asked to receive information and approve the English Learner Master Plan. Passed with a motion by Dr. Susan Heredia and a second by Micah Grant. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| In January the Board was presented with information regarding the process we were using to update our English Learner Master Plan. In June information was presented and an initial draft version of the English Learner Master Plan was made available. At this time, we are bringing the updated 2020-2025 English Learner Master Plan to the Board for approval. |
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Elaine Wallace, Coordinator III, gave an update to the draft English Learner (EL) Master Plan. She explained that the last time the draft was presented, it was requested that the district add language in regards to the administration of a primary language assessment. She added that after reaching out to other districts and vendors, the district has now included a description for the purpose and timeline for the implementation of the primary language assessment. She noted that the addition is located on page 23 of EL Master Plan.
Ms. Wallace explained that NUSD believes that valuable information can be gained and utilized by assessing a student's literacy skills in their primary language. She added that the information will help educators better understand a student's academic skills. She explained that for the implementation, staff will have to continue with the summative English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) testing that the district was in the middle of in the spring. She noted that staff will have to pick up with the initial ELPAC testing for potential English learners. She stated that once that is done then they can begin assessing students in their primary language. She added that staff will assess students in grades 2-12 for which there is a primary language assessment available. She noted that the assessment is available in 40 languages and reminded that the district currently has students who speak 45 different languages. She explained that in looking at this upcoming year, the district has approximately 95 students who are newly identified as EL. She noted that the district would be able to test 60 of those students due to the availability of a primary language assessment in their primary language. She explained that the test is computer based and the vendor will score the assessment. She shared that the district would need proctors and the cost would be anywhere from $10k-$15k per year for the assessment and to pay for the proctors. She added that after implementing this process the district will make any necessary adjustments.
Trustee Heredia thanked Ms. Wallace and everyone else who worked on this project. She stated that she appreciates the time that was put forward for the change in this document. She explained that people may not understand how relevant this is and how important this change is. She added that NUSD may be one of the few districts who is taking this approach but it is the right thing to do for kids and for second language speakers. She noted that it is in that spirit that she brought forth her concern at the previous EL Master Plan presentation. She expressed her appreciation for the timelines and understands how they will phase in to this and may be some time before they see the data and how it surfaces from all of this. She opined it was the right thing to do for the kids. |
English Learner Master Plan
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| Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Javetta Cleveland, Deputy Superintendent |
| The Board is asked to approve Resolution No. 20-26, 2020-21 Certification of District Signatures. |
The Board is asked to approve Resolution No. 20-26, 2020-21 Certification of District Signatures. Passed with a motion by Scott Dosick and a second by Micah Grant. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| The attached Resolution updates the authorized District signatures for 2020-21. The Resolution will be amended throughout the year when updates are needed. |
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Resol. 20-26 Certification of Signatures 20-21
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| Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| Superintendent Recommends Approval
Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer |
| The Board is asked to approve a "Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators". This item meets the requirements of Education Code 44300(a)(3)(B) and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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The Board is asked to approve a "Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators". This item meets the requirements of Education Code 44300(a)(3)(B) and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Passed with a motion by Dr. Susan Heredia and a second by Micah Grant. |
Yes Jag Bains.
Yes Scott Dosick.
Yes Micah Grant.
Yes Dr. Susan Heredia.
Yes Lisa Kaplan.
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| Districts are required to annually submit a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) based on anticipated areas of need in case they are unable to find fully credentialed teachers that meet their needs. Although the District is diligent in advertising, recruiting and hiring fully prepared teachers, there may be an instance where we would need to hire someone on an emergency or limited assignment permit in certain subject areas. We will have trained, qualified teachers, but some may need a provisional permit to work in their specific assignment. To qualify for as few as one provisional document from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the District must have attempted all of these search efforts. In order for our teachers to be eligible for provisional or emergency permits in certain authorizations, the Board must adopt a "Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators." The Board and the public must have the opportunity to see the number of emergency permits the District reasonably expects to request from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the reasons for such requests.
Our anticipated needs at this time are for staff serving in the following areas:
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English Learners – We will continue to need emergency CLAD permits for some new hires, particularly out-of-state-trained teachers
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Special Education - All Special Education positions continue to be recognized as statewide shortage areas
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Single Subject - Spanish, Math, and Science Single Subject positions continue to be recognized as statewide shortage areas
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| President Kaplan stated this is normal at this time of year and the district has a need for EL teachers, SPED positions and single subject teachers. |
Declaration of Need
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| President Kaplan adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. |
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