Ike Harms (Canyon HS): Swim – 50 Meter Freestyle, 100 Meter Freestyle Division III Champion

Regan Thompson (Castaic HS): Track and Field – High Jump Division IV Champion

Adonijah Currie, Kylee Davis, Ta’Ahjah Fann, Tylar Gallien and Navaeh Williams (Golden Valley HS) Track and Field – Girls 4×100 Meter Relay Division II Champions

Adonijah Currie (Golden Valley HS): Track and Field – 200 Meter Division II Champion

Kylee Davis (Golden Valley HS): Track and Field – Long Jump, High Jump Division II Champion

Elijah Ellis (Golden Valley HS): Track and Field – Long Jump, Triple Jump Division II Champion

Terraine Wiggins (Golden Valley HS): Track and Field – Discus Division II Champion

Laura Brennan (Hart HS): Track and Field – Shot Put Division II Champion

Riley Botton (Saugus HS): Swim – 50 Meter Freestyle Division II Champion

Bella Fisco (Saugus HS): Swim – 100 Meter Butterfly Division II Champion

Alexis Fernandez (West Ranch HS): Track and Field 3200 Meter Division II Champion

Christopher Goode (West Ranch HS): Track and Field 400 Meter Division II Champion

Bille Issa (West Ranch HS): Track and Field 3200 Meter Division II Champion

A check in the amount of $149,000 was accepted from The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation at the December 8, 2021, Board meeting to be used for scholarship purposes. These funds make possible the following scholarships for the Class of 2022: at each of the six comprehensive high schools – one (1) at $5,000, two (2) at $4,000, two (2) at $3,000, two (2) at $2,500 [totaling $144,000]; and, at each of the four alternative high schools (Academy of the Canyons, Bowman High School, Learning Post Academy, and the Sequoia Program) – one (1) at $1,250 [totaling $5,000].

The 2021/22 Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Senior Sponsor Administrator Elaine Foderaro will be in attendance this evening.

The LCAP itself uses a template provided and approved by the California Department of Education designed to increase accessibility for educational partners, clarify how actions and services contributing to increased or improved services are based on the needs, conditions or circumstances of low-income students, English learners, and foster youth, describe how those services will benefit those students, identify which actions are targeted to each unduplicated pupil groups, and specify which are offered on a districtwide basis.

As part of the Local Control Funding Formula, school districts are required to develop, adopt, and annually update a three-year Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCAP identifies goals and measures progress for student subgroups across eight state priority areas.  The LCAP and the district budget must be presented at a public hearing prior to the board meeting at which the LCAP and the budget are adopted.

Included in this year’s LCAP are five required components: the Budget Overview for Parents, the Supplement to the Annual Update to the 2021/22 LCAP, the 2022/23 LCAP, the Financial Action Tables, and the LCAP Instructions.

Staff will present an overview of the proposed actions and services that will support each of the District’s goals written into the 2022/23 LCAP to be considered for approval.

The Governing Board will be presented with the action item to approve the District’s proposed 2022/23 Budget on June 15, 2022.

The revenues generated from the Proposition are deposited into a state account called the Education Protection Account (EPA).  School districts receive funds from the EPA based on their proportionate share of the statewide revenue limit.  A corresponding reduction is made to the school district’s revenue limit equal to the amount of their EPA entitlement.

Both Proposition 30 and Proposition 55 provided constitutional protection that the funds placed in the EPA are exclusively dedicated for classroom expenses, not administrative expenses.  Before June 30 of each year, the State Director of Finance is required to estimate the total amount of additional revenues that will be available for transfer into the Education Protection Account during the next fiscal year.

ESTIMATED FUNDS                        $62,012,919

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES*         $62,012,919

*Consistent with prior years, the District will expend the funds on classroom teacher salaries and benefits.

An accounting of the actual amount received from the EPA and the related expenditures will be posted on the District’s website.

To qualify for an emergency authorization, a person must be a college graduate, pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), be cleared through a fingerprint check, submit a complete application packet, pay necessary fees, complete additional specific requirements for the issuance of a particular authorization, and be covered by the Declaration of Need.

The District generally has a need to obtain temporary waivers and emergency permits for a small percentage of teachers.

Additionally, on Friday and Monday, May 20 and 23, 2022, the certificated faculty of Saugus High School participated in a site-based vote to eliminate seven late start Wednesdays from the 2022/2023 school year.  The proposal passed with a 90.4% percent vote.

This program replaces the formerly used iLit program which has expired.  Achieve3000 provides a more comprehensive program to more fully meet the literacy needs of English learners.

The District has utilized IXL for many years within the Intervention program to help students develop and practice important skills necessary for increasing proficiency of English and math standards.

IXL would replace the current i-Ready program.  IXL provides teachers, students, and administrators with skills practice from all levels of English and Math (pre-K skills through grade 12), more comprehensive data on student growth, real-time shorter diagnostic assessments, and personalized lessons to meet students’ individual academic needs.

This contract renewal extends our ability to provide intervention curriculum for all students in all District schools for three years, in a more cost-effective manner.

Year 1:  $232,098

Year 2:  $116,049

Year 3:  $116,049

Resolution No. 21/22-46, requested by the California Energy Commission, which authorizes the acceptance of the terms and conditions and provides the names of officials or staff authorized to sign the grant agreement, is presented for approval.

The District has applied for funding from the California Energy Commission (AB 841 – CalSHAPE) to upgrade the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at four District schools: Golden Valley High School, Hart High School, Placerita Junior High School, and La Mesa Junior High School. These schools qualify for funding under AB 841. If approved for funding, the District may receive a grant for HVAC improvements at these four schools for up to $963,756 from the California Energy Commission.

This Board resolution is requested by the California Energy Commission, which authorizes the acceptance of the terms and conditions and provides the names of officials or staff authorized to sign the grant agreement.

Grant funds to the District for HVAC improvements at four District schools for up to $963,756 if approved.

On May 18, 2022, the District’s Governing Board approved Resolution No. 21/22-42 declaring the Board’s intention to dedicate easements to the SCV Water Agency at the Castaic High School site for water-use purposes.  Resolution No. 21/22-42 also called for a public hearing on the foregoing issue to be held on June 8, 2022

The subject of the public hearing will be the Board’s proposed dedication of easements to the SCV Water Agency for roadway and water-use purposes, at Castaic High School (31575 Valley Creek Road, Castaic, California 91384).  The Board is proposing to dedicate seven (7) easements to SCV Water per California Education Code section 17556 et seq.  The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public testimony and comments regarding the proposed dedication of easements to SCV Water.

Pursuant to Education Code section 17558, signed copies of Resolution No. 21/22-42 were posted in three public places and notice of this public hearing was published in the The Signal on 5/27/2022.

The Governing Board will open the public hearing and take public comment, if any.  Upon the completion of public comment, the Governing Board will close the public hearing.

The Board will consider the approval of Resolution No. 21/22-49.  If approved, Resolution No. 21/22-49 authorizes the District to grant and/or dedicate seven easements to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) for roadway and water-use purposes at Castaic High School.

On May 18, 2022, and pursuant to California Education Code section 17556 et seq., the District’s Governing Board approved Resolution No. 21/22-42 declaring the Board’s intention to dedicate easements to the SCV Water Agency at the Castaic High School site for water-use purposes.  Resolution No. 21/22-42 also called for a public hearing on the foregoing issue to be held on June 8, 2022.

On June 8, 2022, the Governing Board held/will hold a public hearing regarding the Governing Board’s proposed dedication of easements to the SCV Water Agency for roadway and water-use purposes, at Castaic High School (31575 Valley Creek Road, Castaic, California 91384).

Following the foregoing public hearing, the Governing Board is asked to consider Resolution No. 21/22-49.  If approved, Resolution No. 21/22-49 will authorize the District to dedicate seven (7) easements to the SCV Water Agency as described and depicted in the attachments to Resolution No. 21/22-49.

Approve Resolution No. 21/22-49 dedicating easements to the SCV Water Agency at the Castaic High School site for water-use purposes.

A bid protest by Advanced Cable Solutions, Inc., for the VA2205A Valencia High School Fire Alarm Replacement Project (Bid Package No. VA2205A) is presented for rejection.

On May 17, 2022, the District received and opened bids for the Valencia High School Fire Alarm Replacement Project. Bidders have five calendar days from the date that bids were opened to file a bid protest. On May 23, 2022, Advanced Cable Solutions, Inc., filed a bid protest letter with the District regarding Bid Package No. VA2205A.

After review by legal counsel, it was determined that the bid protest has no merit. The bid protest letter and the District’s legal counsel response is attached.

Bid Package No. VA2205A for the Valencia High School Fire Alarm Replacement Project is presented for award.

Award Bid Package No. VA2205A for the Valencia High School Fire Alarm Replacement Project to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, JAM Fire Protection, Inc. dba JAM Corporation.

This is free testing provided by Los Angeles County Office of Education and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for COVID-19 antigen testing.

In accordance with Education Code 44258.7 (c) and (d), the District may properly assign these teachers to elective classes for which they are capable but not specifically credentialed to teach.  (Elective class is defined as any class other than mathematics, English, science, or social science.)  A committee of teachers and administrators may be authorized to meet and approve the assignments for the semester.  The Governing Board must approve the establishment of the committee.

Committee members serve for one year.  The Hart District Teachers Association has routinely submitted the names of three qualified teachers to serve on this committee should there be a need to meet.  The Assistant Superintendent has also routinely been on the committee.

When reviewing teachers’ assignments, the committee looks for evidence that the person can effectively teach the course that is assigned.  They look at years of experience in teaching this or a similar course, college units in the discipline, special training or expertise in the subject area, the desire to teach the course, and other factors that seem appropriate.

Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practice – Publisher: Elsevier – Author: Davis/Guerra– Course Area: – College and Career Readiness (CCR) – Grades: 11-12 – This textbook/workbook is the latest edition of the program we have been using since 2014.  As laws continually update, and new information is learned about drugs, it is important that we keep current so that our students are prepared for certification.  We focus on pharmacy law, certification, pharmaceutical calculations, dosage forms, community pharmacy practice and medication safety and error prevention.  This is the same textbook a local community college has adopted for their Spring 2022 pharmacy technician program.

Modern Dental Assisting, 13^th Edition – Publisher: Elsevier – Author: Bird/Robinson– Course Area: – College and Career Readiness (CCR) – Grades: 12 – With its cutting-edge content, easy-to-grasp writing style, and top-notch art program, it’s no wonder that Bird and Robinson’s Modern Dental Assisting (MDA) is the most trusted title in dental assisting education. Students will benefit from updated content throughout the text – including the latest technological advancements and new coverage on cultural diversity and how it relates to patient care. Best of all, these support features are all seamlessly integrated with the text content to help us effortlessly guide the students in mastering all aspects of dental assisting.

The grant award may be used for: printing of MCHS materials, costs related to parental and community involvement and student recruitment activities, professional development and attendance at MCHS Initiative meetings, conferences and workshops, and stipends for faculty and staff for staff development/training and site planning committee members.

Amendment No. 4 extends the term of the sub-award agreement to June 30, 2023.

Again this year, in keeping with the District Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), all schools have aligned their SPSA goals with the four current goals of the LCAP.

Each school site council has approved its respective School Plan for Student Achievement after consulting with required advisory groups and recommends it to the Board for approval.  All legal requirements have been met for each plan.  The annual evaluations will be conducted to meet the requirements of Board Policy 6190.

Because of the similarities in funding and the alignment with LCAP, each school plan is similar in design and format, using an approved template meeting all SPSA requirements.  Attached are the plans for four schools receiving Title I funds for the 2022/23 school year.  The remaining three school plans will be submitted for approval next month when complete.  Actual allocations will be determined in August when funding is provided to the District by the federal Title I grant.

Analysis of the plans reveal necessary updates and revisions. Each school site council has approved the revisions, after consulting with each school leadership team and advisory council, and recommends them to the Board for approval.  All legal requirements remain in place for the plan that was approved in July 2021.  Annual evaluations conducted at that time meet the requirements of Board Policy 6190.

Attached are the revisions for the school plans for Canyon, Golden Valley, and Hart High Schools, and Placerita Junior High for the 2021/22 school year.  Goals and action plans remain aligned with Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) District goals and school goals for increased student achievement.

This report may contain open purchase orders with not-to-exceed amounts facilitating regular small purchases from single vendors. Open purchase orders with not-to-exceed amounts facilitating larger purchases from single vendors may indicate a publicly bid contract number and/or the date the Governing Board approved the vendor.  In an effort to efficiently process payments, the accumulated total of these purchases may be processed and paid as a single transaction.

This agreement reflects the District’s continuing status as an interface district for the 2022/23 fiscal year (effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023), and may be amended by mutual written consent or terminated by either party with thirty (30) days advance written notice.

In addition, Eide Bailly will be reimbursed for actual travel expenses, including hotel, meal, and mileage (calculated at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-approved rate).

As ALL students will now be eligible for two free meals per school day, the incentive to complete the application no longer exists.

Districts are funded using the Local Control Funding Formula.  Supplemental and Concentration grants, above base funding, are awarded to districts based, in large part, on the number of students qualified for free meals.  If families do not complete applications the Hart District and other districts are anticipated to see a decline in supplemental and concentration grant funds.

This media campaign will assist the district in developing a communications campaign to educate our families on the importance of continuing to complete the applications.  Declines in supplemental funding will require the district to reduce programs associated with current funding levels.

Career Visions’ Supervisor Kevin Sarkissian, a Hart District employee, administers the program and acts as Lead Trail Boss during the two-week program, which employs a crew of twenty-four to thirty-two annually.  Sarkissian has more than twenty five years of experience working with youth as a Volunteer Trail Boss for the US Forest Service.

The program is funded using a blend of grant funding from the Pacific Crest Trails Association, City of Santa Clarita, WorkAbility I, and Transition Partnership Program.

There is no direct impact on the District’s General Fund.

The District will request specific legal services as needed.  There are no charges if services are not used.

Exhibit A.1 and B.1 of the Cooperative Contract have been updated to reflect the changes to the agreement.

Staff requests the use of the following California-approved piggyback contracts during the 2022/23 fiscal year:

1GPA 18-04P-02 – for outdoor playground solutions and related services

California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) – for the purchase, warranty and installation of a wide variety of commodities, non-information technology services, information technology products and services, furniture and floor covering.

Cal-Save – for the purchase of technology and instructional resources at low cost from a statewide project designed to help California K-12 schools.

Colton Joint Unified School District bid number 18-02 – for the purchase of playground equipment, safety surfacing, outdoor site furnishings, Division of the State Architect (DSA) shade shelters and athletic equipment.

County of Los Angeles Piggyback Contract No. MA-IS-2140415-1 – for diesel and gasoline purchases from Falcon Fuels, Inc.,

County of Orange Agreement CDM1319-02 with HopSkipDrive – for the provision of children’s school of origin and foster youth transportation services.

Department of General Services, Ferrell Gas – for liquified petroleum.

E&I Cooperative Strategies – a nonprofit cooperative sourcing organizations focused on an education portfolio of competitively solicited contracts with industry-leading suppliers, as well as innovative sourcing solutions.

Glendale Unified School District piggyback agreement P13-18/19 – for the purchase of Apple computer products, services and related items.

GSA Contract – Contract GSA MAS GS-07F-0326T – for alarm and signal systems/facility management systems equipment

Hemet Unified School District – FAC2020-08 – for school furnishings, office furnishings and accessories.

Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) – to provide services to assist school districts, colleges and universities in improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school, college and university financial operations.

International Environment Specialists – 44005623 for tree trimming.

Irvine Unified School District –  19/20/-01T for technology equipment

Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) – for the purchase of commonly purchased products and services competitively solicited and awarded for public schools.

Kings County Office of Education piggyback agreement for SoftChoice Microsoft products Agreement 06/1119 – for the purchase of Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Microsoft licensing for K12 education institutions in the State of California.

Los Angeles County Office of Education – contracts for standard school supply and equipment, computer peripherals, tree-trimming services and fuel, as authorized per Education Code 38110 and 38112.

Naspo ValuePoint – for computer equipment, peripherals and related services, cloud solutions, data communications, hand tools and MRO equipment and supplies.

Omnia (formerly National IPA, and US Communities) – for the purchase of school supplies, office products and janitorial supplies that were competitively solicited, and publicly awarded for Government and Education.

PEPPM – for integrated AV systems, structured cabling, wireless access, video distribution and surveillance contractors and copying equipment and related services.

SourceWell (formerly NJPA) – for the purchase of school supplies, office products and janitorial supplies competitively awarded through industry leading vendors to its members.

South County Support Services Agency piggyback agreement Creative Bus Sales – for the purchase of buses.

The City of Chino Hills piggyback contract – West Coast arborists – for tree trimming services.

The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) – for the purchase of commonly purchased products and services competitively solicited and awarded for public schools.

Waterford School District piggyback agreement A-Z Bus Sales Inc. – for the purchase of buses.

1. 2-drawer file cabinet (QTY 2, Placerita Junior High School)

2. Student desk combo (QTY 6, Placerita Junior High School)

3. Treadmill (QTY 1, Placerita Junior High School)

4. Task chair (QTY 1, Placerita Junior High School)

5. Special Education desk stander (QTY 2, warehouse)

6. Hearing test machines (QTY 2, warehouse)

7. Printer (QTY 6, Valencia High School )

The District issued a request for quote to several contractors.  Only two contractors responded and SLM was the lowest bid.  The contract will be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

• Remove and dispose of existing glue down carpet
• Furnish and install carpet into rooms D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, and D7
• Furnish and install four inch black rubber base

Two contractors submitted quotes, while the third was contacted multiple times and did not respond. The lowest responsive/responsible quote is from Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Staff is requesting the Board approve the quote for furnishing and installing carpet in seven classrooms at Hart High School to prepare for Learning Post Academy to move in using Reliable Floor Covering, Inc.

Two contractors submitted quotes, while the third was contacted multiple times and did not respond. The lowest responsive/responsible quote is from KNK.

Staff is requesting the Board approve the quote for painting seven classrooms at Hart High School to prepare for Learning Post Academy to move in using KNK.

• Pressure wash and prepare all areas to be painted
• Patch cracks and spot prime all repairs around building
• Paint exterior facades of the building and loading dock walls
• Paint roll up door, man door and window mullions
• Excludes the northeast side of building

Two contractors submitted quotes, while the third was contacted multiple times and did not respond. The lowest responsive/responsible quote is from Magic Maintenance, Inc.  Although this fire damage will be covered by insurance, Maintenance & Operations will pay for it now and be reimbursed when the insurance claim is settled.

Staff is requesting the Board approve the ratification of the contract for repainting the M&O building due to fire damage using Magic Maintenance Inc.

The Governing Board is required to approve all contracts issued by the District.  The following contracts for miscellaneous facilities construction projects were issued between May 19, 2022, and June 1, 2022: