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REGULAR MEETING of the GOVERNING BOARD
Sulphur Springs Union SD
February 22, 2017 7:00PM
Sulphur Springs Union School District District Administrative Offices 27000 Weyerhaeuser Way Santa Clarita, CA 91351 661-252-5131

I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
II.A. Governing Board Members and Staff Members

Quick Summary / Abstract:
Mrs. Shelley Weinstein, President
Mr. Denis DeFigueiredo, Clerk
Mr. Ken Chase, Member
Mrs. Lori MacDonald, Member
Dr. Kerry Clegg, Member
Dr. Catherine Kawaguchi, Superintendent
Mrs. Kathy Harris, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
Mrs. Michele Gookins, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Mr. Josh Randall, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel/Pupil Services
Ms. Natalie Fears, District Executive Secretary
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Quick Summary / Abstract:
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V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the February 7, 2017 REGULAR MEETING

Quick Summary / Abstract:
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Attachments:
Approval of Minutes of the February 7, 2017 Regular Meeting
VI. HEARING SESSION
VI.A. Advance Request(s) to Address the Board
VI.B. Comments and/or Questions Regarding Agenda Items
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
VII.A. Removal of items from Consent Calendar

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VII.B. Approval of Consent Calendar

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VII.C. Conference Action Report #17-04

Quick Summary / Abstract:
(Requests to attend and/or ratifications regarding workshops, conferences, and seminars. Any items submitted following the publication of the agenda will be included in an addendum.)
Attachments:
Conference Action Report #17-04
VII.D. Field Trip Action Report #17-03

Quick Summary / Abstract:
(Requests to go on field trips not contained within the Board-approved Field Trip List. Any items submitted following the publication of the agenda will be included in an addendum.)
Attachments:
Field Trip Action Report #17-03
VII.E. Gift Action Report #17-04

Quick Summary / Abstract:
(Donations of cash or other items which are intended to enhance the educational program. Any items submitted following the publication of the agenda will be included in an addendum.)
Attachments:
Gift Action Report #17-04
VII.F. Personnel Action Report #17-04

Quick Summary / Abstract:
(Certificated and/or classified hiring, transfers, and resignations. Any items submitted following the publication of the agenda will be included in an addendum.)
Attachments:
Personnel Action Report #17-04
VII.G. Therapy in Action – Individual Service Agreement (ISA) Student #106196

Rationale:
The District is required to contract with nonpublic agencies (NPA) and nonpublic schools (NPS) when necessary to provide special education services for District / Regional students who require those services per their Individual Education Plan.  The District contracts for these specialized services only when absolutely necessary.  Student listed in Individual Service Agreement
(ISA) is receiving such services.
Recommended Motion:
Approve ISA.
Financial Impact:
Funded through the Regional program.
VII.H. Call for Special Meeting – Wednesday, March 15, 2017 8:00AM

Quick Summary / Abstract:
The Board will meet at the District Office at 8:00 AM and carpool to school sites.

  • Fair Oaks Community School – 8:30-9:20
  • Golden Oak Community School – 9:35-10:25
  • Valley View Community School – 10:40-11:40

*Lunch will follow the tours and be provided at Valley View Community School.

VII.I. Items removed from Consent Calendar

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VIII. CONFERENCE CALENDAR
VIII.A. California School Dashboard

Rationale:
The State Board of Education approved key elements of a new integrated accountability and continuous improvement system that will evaluate local educational agencies’ and schools’ performance in areas critical to students’ preparedness for college and career.

The California School Dashboard is the new accountability system that integrates local, state, and federal accountability. The Dashboard includes state and local performance standards for all LCFF priorities.

Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
CA School Dashboard Presentation
VIII.B. District Website Template Samples

Rationale:
As a result of Blackboard’s acquisition of Schoolwires, we have the opportunity to select a new template for the district and school site webpages.  This presentation will include samples of available options.
Financial Impact:
No Fiscal Impact
IX. ACTION CALENDAR
IX.A. Business Services Report #17-12

Recommended Motion:
Approve Business Services Report #17-12 as submitted.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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Attachments:
PO Listing
Warrant Listing
IX.B. Board Policy 3470 Debt Issuance and Management

Rationale:
The Board of Trustees reviewed the proposed Board Policy 3470 at the Board meetings on January 25, 2017 and February 7, 2017.
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Board Policy 3470, as presented.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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Financial Impact:
None
Attachments:
Board Policy 3470 Debt Issuance and Management
IX.C. 2017 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election

Rationale:
The Board of Trustees may vote for up to the number of vacancies in the region or subregion indicated on the CSBA Delegate Assembly Ballot. Each Board Member may cast no more than one vote for any one candidate.
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that that Board of Trustees discuss the CSBA Delegate Assembly Election and place their votes (no more than 3 candidates) on the 2017 Delegate Assembly Ballot for Region 22 (Los Angeles County).
Quick Summary / Abstract:
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Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
2017 Offical Delegate Assembly Ballot – Copy
X. CORRESPONDENCE AND BOARD INFORMATION
X.A. Santa Clarita Valley 2nd Annual Youth Art Showcase

Rationale:
The Sulphur Springs Union School District will participate in the Santa Clarita Valley 2nd Annual Youth Art Showcase on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 11 to 3 PM at the Santa Clarita Activities Centre.  The District Band will perform from 12:50 to 1:20PM.  The District will host an interactive arts booth with three different A(rts) activities focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).
Financial Impact:
No financial implications.
Attachments:
SCV 2nd Annual Youth Art Showcase
XI. ITEMS FOR THE MARCH 8, 2017 MEETING at the DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
XII. CLOSED SESSION

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XII.A. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54956.9 (i.e., potential litigation).

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Potential Litigation
XII.B. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54957 (i.e., personnel).

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Personnel
XII.C. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54957.6 (i.e., labor negotiations).

Quick Summary / Abstract:
Labor Negotiations
XII.D. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54957.8 (i.e., property negotiations).

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XIII. ADJOURNMENT

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Disability Information:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s Office (661-252-5131). Notifications 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. —— Public records related to the public session agenda, that are distributed to the Governing Board less than 72 hours before a regular meeting, may be inspected by the public at the District’s administrative offices, located at 27000 Weyerhaeuser Way, Canyon Country, California 91351 during regular business hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM). —— A “Request to Address the Board” form must be completed and filed with the Superintendent prior to the start of the meeting. Twenty minutes will be allocated for each subject; no one shall speak longer than five minutes. Your request must contain your name, address, phone number, the organization you represent, and a brief statement of the information to be covered. Request forms are located in the back of the room.

Published: February 16, 2017, 4:15 PM

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