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The William S. Hart Governing Board Agenda Regular Meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2017 at 7 p.m. Agenda topics include Albert Einstein Renewal Petition Request, construction of new classrooms on certain campuses, and authorization to attend out-of-state conferences for two high schools.
Regular Meeting of the Governing Board
William S. Hart Union HSD
March 01, 2017 7:00PM
(Closed Session 6:00 p.m.) Administrative Center 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, California
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A member of the audience may address the Board on items listed in Closed Session by completing a Speaker Card. Please use the microphone and state your name and location of residence. No action will be taken at this time, and the Board President will limit comment time to 2 (two) minutes. If you wish to speak regarding an item not appearing on the Closed Session agenda, please make your comments during the Public Session (see below). |
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Conference with legal counsel. |
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Conference with legal counsel. |
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Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Reassignment/Non-reelection. |
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Negotiations with Hart District Teachers Association. |
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Conference with legal counsel. |
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The Board will return to Public Session at 7:00 p.m. |
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If you wish to address the Governing Board on a topic within the subject matter of its jurisdiction, please complete the Request to Address the Board form and return it to the Secretary to the Board prior to the beginning of the item. Comments regarding the Consent Calendar will be taken during Public Comments. Please use the microphone and state your name and location of residence. No action will be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda, and the Board President will limit your comments to 2 (two) minutes. The President may limit public comment time based on the number of persons who wish to speak. If you wish to speak regarding an item that appears on the agenda, you will be called upon to make your comments at the time the item is discussed by the Board. |
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Mike Kuhlman, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services |
Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences’ charter renewal petition will be considered. |
Deny petition for renewal for Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences charter school. |
AEALAS Report Final 3.1.17 |
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Michael Vierra, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources |
Resolution No. 16/17-33 authorizing the reduction or eliminations of particular kinds of services in the William S. Hart Union High School District is presented for Board approval. |
The District has determined to reduce particular kinds of services for the 2017/18 school year. On or before March 15, 2017, employees directly affected by any decision to reduce or eliminate particular kinds of services must receive notice as specified in the Education Code. |
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Adopt Resolution No. 16/17-33 to authorize the reduction or elimination of particular kinds of services for the 2017/18 school year. |
Resolution 16/17-33 |
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Michael Vierra, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources |
Resolution No. 16/17-34 authorizing the establishment of the criteria for the order of layoff and reemployment following layoff is presented for Board approval. |
In order to implement a reduction in force for the 2017/18 school year, it may be necessary to apply tie-breaker criteria to distinguish among permanent and probationary employees who first rendered paid service to the District on the same date. |
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Adopt resolution No. 16/17-34 to authorize the establishment of criteria for order of layoff and reemployment following layoff for employees with equal seniority. |
Resolution 16/17-34 |
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Michael Otavka, Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction |
Resolution No. 16/17-32 will enable the District to use junior high school grant eligibility for the construction of the new high school classrooms at Saugus and Hart High Schools to maximize the amount of state funding for those projects. |
BACKGROUND
The District will be constructing two new high school classrooms as part of the auditorium project at Saugus High School and increasing the number of classrooms at Hart High School by eight classrooms (collectively, the “Projects”) and will soon apply and eventually receive approval for funding from the Office of Public School Construction/State Allocation Board under the School Facilities New Construction Program.
Typically, in order to receive funding from the state, a district must have new construction grant eligibility at the grade level of the students for which the project will house. The District does not have any ninth through twelfth grade eligibility as it utilized all of the high school pupil eligibility for the application for state funding of the new Castaic High School in order to maximize the state grants for that project. The state School Facilities Program does, however, allow districts to request new construction grant funding utilizing eligibility determined at a different grade level for all or a portion of proposed projects. In order to do so, the state requires a district’s governing board to publicly acknowledge by adopting a resolution and “housing plan” that the district is using state funding eligibility in an alternative manner.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The District proposes to utilize its junior high school grade level pupil eligibility to request state funding for the Projects. The use of junior high school eligibility will result in the following estimated state new construction grants:
Saugus High School project: $1.0 million
Hart High School project: $2.6 million*
* In addition to the New Construction Program funds for Hart High School, the District will also be requesting $9.28 million in Modernization Program funds for a total state grant request of $11.88 million between the two sources of state funding.
If the Governing Board chooses not to utilize the junior high school eligibility to construct the high school classrooms:
- The District would not be able to submit an application for funding for the Saugus High School project resulting in zero dollars in state grants.
- For the Hart High School project, the District’s request for state grants will be limited to the Modernization Program funds of $9.28 million, or a reduction of $2.6 million in state funding.
If the Governing Board chooses to pursue the New Construction Program funds in this alternative manner, it is also important to note the following:
- While the junior high school pupil eligibility will be reduced as a result of these high school projects, there will still be sufficient junior high school eligibility to seek state funding for the projects at Placerita and Sierra Vista Junior High Schools.
- The District’s use of junior high school eligibility and request for state funding would be submitted when there is sufficient bond authority within the New Construction Program. If the District is concerned with using junior high school eligibility to construct these high school classrooms, there is no guarantee that the eligibility would remain in the future. The state program rules require that a district’s eligibility be updated in the year in which it requests funding. In other words, there’s no guarantee that the untapped junior high school eligibility will be available in subsequent years.
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State reimbursement from the State Facilities Program to be increased by approximately $3.6 million.
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Recommend approval of Resolution No. 16/17-32 to enable the District to use junior high school grant eligibility for the construction of the new high school classrooms at Saugus and Hart High Schools to maximize the amount of state funding for those projects. |
Resolution No. 16/17-32
Use of Grants – Housing Plan |
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Mike Kuhlman, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services |
New Board Policy (BP) 3470 and Administrative Regulation (AR) 3470 – Debt Issuance and Management, and new Administrative Regulation (AR) 3311.2 – Lease-Leaseback Contracts, are being presented for a second reading and adoption of BP 3470 – Debt Issuance and Management. No changes were made since the first reading on February 15, 2017. |
Adopt Board Policy 3470 – Debt Issuance and Management. |
AR 3311.2 Lease-Leaseback Contracts
AR 3470 Debt Management
BP 3470 Debt Management |
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Unless a Board Member has a question concerning a particular item and asks that it be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar, the Governing Board approves the items at one time. |
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Michael Vierra, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources |
Personnel Report No. 16/17-13 regarding certificated, non-certificated, classified and non-classified employees, and Workability Program. |
Approve Personnel Report No. 16/17-13. |
Personnel Report No. 16-17-13 |
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Michael Vierra, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources |
Resolution No. 16/17-31 – Competitive Sports Authorization allowing specific teachers without physical education credentials to cover one period of coaching. |
Education Code Section 44258.7(b) allows a full-time teacher who holds a credential in a subject other than physical education to coach a competitive sport for which the students receive physical education credit for one period a day, if the teacher has completed a minimum of 20 clock hours of first aid instruction appropriate to the specific sport. |
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Adopt Resolution No. 16/17-31 – Competitive Sports Authorizations allowing single period coaching assignments. |
Competitive Sports Authorizations |
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Mike Kuhlman, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services |
A Golden Valley High School counselor and two teachers from Valencia High School are requesting authorization to attend out-of-state conferences. |
Sherry Hulien Cardenas, a Golden Valley High School counselor, is requesting authorization to attend a Grand Canyon University tour, March 12-14, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Cindy Pharis and Faye Valentine, Valencia High School teachers, are requesting authorization to attend the National Arts Education Association convention, March 2-5, 2017, in New York, New York. |
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All expenses for Sherry Hulien’s Grand Canyon University tour, March 12-14, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona, will be paid by Grand Canyon University.
Travel and lodging for Cindy Pharis and Faye Valentine, Valencia High School teachers, to attend the National Arts Education Association convention, March 2-5, 2017, in New York, New York, will be paid by the Hart District Teachers Association, and their two days of substitute coverage will be charged to Valencia High School’s School Formula Account. |
Authorize Sherry Hulien’s request to attend a Grand Canyon University tour, March 12-14, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona; and authorize Cindy Pharis and Faye Valentine’s request to attend the National Arts Education Association convention, March 2-5, 2017, in New York, New York . |
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Vicki Engbrecht, Superintendent |
Approve overnight/out-of-state student trip requests from Canyon High School (Choir and Band), Hart High School (Robotics Club, Film Club), Valencia High School (Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)), West Ranch High School (Boys Volleyball, Associated Student Body (ASB), Robotics Team, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)), Arroyo Seco Junior High School (Video Production), and Rio Norte Junior High School (Music Department). |
The submitted trip requests have been reviewed and meet all requirements established by Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3541.1. Trip requests signed by Canyon High School Principal Jason d’Autremont, Hart High School Principal Collyn Nielsen, Valencia High School Principal John Costanzo, West Ranch High School Principal Mark Crawford, Arroyo Seco Junior High School Principal Rhondi Durand, and Rio Norte Junior High School Principal Vince Ferry are attached. |
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Approve trips: CHS Choir and Band, Anaheim, 3/24-26/17; HHS Robotics Club, Ventura, 3/17-18/17; HHS Film Club, Anaheim, 3/28-31/17; VHS DECA, Irvine, 3/16-18/17; WRHS Boys Volleyball, San Diego, 3/17-18/17; WRHS ASB, San Jose, 4/1-3/17; WRHS Robotics Team, Las Vegas, NV, 4/4-8/17; WRHS FBLA, Sacramento, 4/6-9/17; ASJHS Video Production, Anaheim, 3/28-31/17; RNJHS Music Department, Anaheim, 4/21-23/17. |
Trip Approvals for 3-1-17 Board Meeting |
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Kathy Hunter, Director of Student Services |
The state of California requires an annual review of the school site safety plans. The schools in the District have completed their updates and posted the plans online to be viewed by all stakeholders. |
An annual review and update of the school site safety plan is conducted by each school site to comply with the requirements imposed by the state of California. The revised plans are posted online to be reviewed by all stakeholders. |
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Approve the school site safety plans. |
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Erin Lillibridge, Chief Financial Officer |
Ratify the Specialized Secondary Schools Enrollment Agreement with LACOE providing for the pass-through of Local Control Funding Formula revenues, as specified. |
LACOE operates two Specialized Secondary Schools serving grades 9-12:
-The International Polytechnic High School (IPOLY), located on the campus of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
-The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), located on the campus of California State University, Los Angeles
Secondary schools provide students with alternative, specialized learning opportunities.
Prior to the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) implementation, the state apportioned funds directly to LACOE for students attending these two schools. However, due to LCFF changes, LACOE no longer receives funding for students enrolled outside the district of residence and attending specialized secondary schools at parent request. Funds generated by these students are apportioned to the district of residence rather than LACOE. The attached Memorandum of Understanding outlines an agreement between the District and LACOE for the pass-through of LCFF revenues generated by students attending the specialized secondary schools.For the 2016/17 school year, the District has 16 students attending LACHSA, generating approximately $8,575 per ADA in estimated LCFF pass-through dollars for Grades 9 to12 (based on the 2016/17 funded LCFF base and supplemental grants). |
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This agreement documents how LACOE and the District will handle the pass-through of specialized secondary school-generated LCFF funding. |
Ratify the Specialized Secondary Schools Enrollment Agreement with LACOE, providing for the pass-through of Local Control Funding Formula revenues, as specified. |
LACOE MOU CountyCommunity Schools/Specialized High Schools Enrollment Agreement |
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Leigh Hansen, Director of Purchasing and Warehouse |
Approve Amendment No. 3 to extend the moving services agreement with Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc. through April 2, 2018. |
On April 3, 2014, the District entered into a contract for moving services with Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc. The agreement provides for four one-year renewals with mutual consent by both parties. Amendment No. 3 extends the contract term to include the period of April 3, 2017, through April 2, 2018. |
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Approve Amendment No. 3 to extend the moving services agreement with Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc. through April 2, 2018. |
Amendment No. 3 Moving Services Agreement |
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Leigh Hansen, Director of Purchasing and Warehouse |
Approve Amendment No. 3 to extend the moving services agreement with Allstate Van and Storage, Inc. through April 2, 2018. |
On April 3, 2014, the District entered into a secondary contract for moving services with Allstate Van and Storage, Inc., in the event the primary moving vendor is unavailable or unable to fulfill a moving request. The agreement provides for four one-year renewals with mutual consent by both parties. Amendment No. 3 extends the contract term to include the period of April 3, 2017, through April 2, 2018. |
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Approve Amendment No. 3 to extend the moving services agreement with Allstate Van and Storage, Inc. through April 2, 2018. |
Amendment No. 3 moving services agreement |
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Mariane Doyle, Ph.D., Director of Career Technical Education |
Approve purchase of Electude Site License for Hart High School for three years (2017, 2018, 2019). |
In order for the automotive students to continue using the Electude Learning Management System (LMS) and modules, a site license must be purchased. The cost for the site license is $5,400.00 per year. The cost for the site license is discounted by $1,500.00 if three years are purchased together. The total cost for the three year site license is $14,700.00. |
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The cost of the three year site license is $14,700 to be paid from Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) funding. |
Approve purchase of three year Electude Site License for Hart High School effective January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2019. |
Quote for Electude Site License (2017-2019) |
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This Closed Session will be used as an extension of II. First Closed Session, if needed. |
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s Office (661.259.0033.x201). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. |
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