WOODLAKE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Board Meeting March 9, 2016 Agenda TIME PLACE: STUDY SESSION: 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. District Office Board Room CLOSED SESSION: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 300 West Whitney Avenue OPEN SESSION: 7:00 p.m. (Time Approximate) Woodlake, CA 93286 ADA ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENT: Persons who are in need of a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the Board meeting must make a request in writing to Drew S. Sorensen, Superintendent, Woodlake Unified School District, 300 W. Whitney Ave., Woodlake, CA, 93286, (559) 564-8081. A request for accommodation should specify the nature of the modification or accommodation requested, including any necessary auxiliary aids or services required and the name and telephone number of the person making the request. The written request should be made as soon as possible and no later than 2 days before the meeting. The agenda, agenda packet and any written documents distributed to the Board during a public meeting will be made available in appropriate alternative formats upon request by a person with a disability as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Written documents concerning agenda items are available for public inspection during normal business hours within 72 hours of a regular Board meeting at the District Office located at 300 W. Whitney Ave., Woodlake, CA 93286. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public may address the Board on any agenda item before or during consideration of that item by the Board. A reasonable time limit can be imposed on public input for individuals/issues as deemed necessary. Any member of the public wishing to address the Board on a matter under their jurisdiction is requested to notify the Board President of his/her name and a brief description of the subject matter, prior to the meeting. I. OPENING A. Call to Order 5:30 p.m. B. Study Session- PAB Construction Plans 5:30 p.m. The Board will discuss PAB construction plans with District architect. C. Recess to Closed Session (Dinner) 6:00 p.m. 1. Personnel Employment Recommendations Management Resignation: Management Employment: Certificated Resignation: -Guillermo Gonzalez-Science Teacher (WVMS); Effective June 11, 2016 Certificated Employment: Classified Resignation: -Manuel Medina-Custodian I (MOT); 5.5hrs. per day/185 days; Effective: February 1, 2016 -Lorena Lara-Custodian I (MOT); 3hrs. per day /180 days; Effective: February 16, 2016 Classified Employment: -Maria Valencia-Secretary I (FS); 8 hrs. per day/210 days per year-range 14/4; Effective: February 18, 2016 Woodlake Unified Board Meeting Agenda, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Page 1
-Lorena Lara-Custodian I (MOT); 5.5 hrs. per day/185 days per year- Range 2/1; Effective: February 16, 2016 -Jessica Deles Denier-Special Ed. Instructional Aide (FJW); 5.5hrs/180 days- Range 3/1, Effective: February 23, 2016 Coaching Resignation: -Clifton (CJ) Lester- Assistant Track Coach (WHS); Effective: February 12, 2016 Coaching Recommendations: -Joe Torres-Assistant Baseball Coach (WHS); Effective: February 17, 2016; Stipend -Susan Rivas-Head Swim Coach (WHS); Effective: February 10, 2016; Stipend -Clifton (CJ) Lester-Head Track Coach (WHS); Effective: February 12, 2016; Stipend -Manuel Martinez-Head Softball Coach (WVMS); Effective: March 7, 2016; Stipend -Jesus Ramirez-Assistant Track and Field Coach (WHS); Effective; February 26, 2016; Stipend -Blanca Lucatero-Assistant Swim Coach (WHS); Effective: February 29, 2016; Volunteer 2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Government Code Section 54957) 3. Superintendent s Mid-Year Evaluation D. Reconvene in Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Time Approximate) E. Welcome F. Flag Salute G. Report of Action in Closed Session H. Approval of Agenda Order II. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR These agenda items are considered routine and will be approved in one action without discussion. If a Board member requests that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar or a citizen wishes to speak to an item, the item will be addressed separately. The superintendent recommends approval of the consent calendar items as presented. A. Approval of February 10, 2016 Regular Board Meeting A B. Management Personnel Actions Management Resignation: Management Employment: -None to Report C. Certificated Personnel Actions Certificated Resignation: -Guillermo Gonzalez-Science Teacher (WVMS); Effective June 11, 2016 Certificated Employment: -None to Report D. Classified Personnel Actions Classified Resignation: -Manuel Medina-Custodian I (MOT); 5.5hrs. per day/185 days; Effective: February 1, 2016 -Lorena Lara-Custodian I (MOT); 3hrs. per day /180 days; Effective: February 16, 2016 Classified Employment: -Maria Valencia-Secretary I (FS); 8 hrs. per day/210 days per year-range 14/4; Effective: February 18, 2016 -Lorena Lara-Custodian I (MOT); 5.5 hrs. per day/185 days per year- Range 2/1; Effective: February 16, 2016 -Jessica Deles Denier-Special Ed. Instructional Aide (FJW); 5.5hrs/180 days- Range 3/1, Effective: February 23, 2016 Woodlake Unified Board Meeting Agenda, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Page 2
Coaching Resignation: -Clifton (CJ) Lester- Assistant Track Coach (WHS); Effective: February 12, 2016 Coaching Recommendations: -Joe Torres-Assistant Baseball Coach (WHS); Effective: February 17, 2016; Stipend -Susan Rivas-Head Swim Coach (WHS); Effective: February 10, 2016; Stipend -Clifton (CJ) Lester-Head Track Coach (WHS); Effective: February 12, 2016; Stipend -Manuel Martinez-Head Softball Coach (WVMS); Effective: March 7, 2016; Stipend -Jesus Ramirez-Assistant Track and Field Coach (WHS); Effective: February 26, 2016; Stipend -Blanca Lucatero-Assistant Swim Coach (WHS); Effective: February 29, 2016; Volunteer E. Student Field Trip Requests B F. Payment of Bills, including additions in the grand total amount of $. C G. Agreement between Tulare County Health and Human Service Agency (HHSA) and Woodlake Unified D School District /Woodlake Family Resource Center Agreement No. PA1552-Providing Event Hosting Services. This annual agreement is between Tulare County HHSA and Woodlake Unified School District/Woodlake Family Resource Center to provide event hosting services for Family Resource Centers (FRC) Children s Mental Health Art Exhibit-May 2016. District will receive $3500.00 for this purpose. III. COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS FROM PUBLIC/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITION A. Student Representative B. Correspondence C. Open Forum Public Questions and Answers (Anyone wishing to address the Board on non-agenda items may do so at this time. Please state your name and organization you represent, if any 3 minute time limit per speaker) D. Acknowledgements and Recognition This is an opportunity for Board members and others to acknowledge or recognize specific programs, activities and personnel. IV. DISCUSSION / INFORMATION ITEMS A. College of the Sequoias Spring Update E President Carrizosa will share a brief update on our district students attending COS and the latest developments in community college. B. Career Technical Education (CTE) Update F Carmita Pena will provide the School Board an update on CTE programs at Woodlake High School. C. Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) Score Progress G F.J. White Principal Nancy Stidman will present Winter DRA scores for grades 1 and 2. D. Long Term English Learner Report H The Board will be given a report on the status of Long Term English Learners in Woodlake Unified. E. After School Program Update I Mr. Billington will give the Board an update on the After School Program. F. MOT Project Planning for 2016-17 The Board will be presented with an overview of upcoming MOT projects. Woodlake Unified Board Meeting Agenda, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Page 3
G. Woodlake Unified 4G LTE District Wide Wi-Fi Project J The Board will be presented with information regarding plans to use one time funds to build a network to provide the vast majority of students with internet access at home. H. Solar Energy K The Board will be presented with information regarding Solar Energy for the District. I. Cal-Card Procedures L The Board will be presented with an overview of the guidelines and procedures for use of the District Cal-Card. V. ACTION ITEMS (non-routine items needing discussion or short-notice items or those requiring immediate review) A. Fee Waiver: Woodlake Youth Soccer M Woodlake Youth Soccer is requesting a fee waiver for the use of the High School Gym. WHS, WVMS, and CRES students will practice indoor soccer to further develop soccer skills in a 1V1 setting with the goal being that each player will have a repertoire of soccer skills/moves that will allow them to develop their own signature moves. The season would run from March 15 th to August 30 th, 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. All times are contingent on WHS availability. Staff recommends approval. B. 2016 Sober Grad at Adventure Park N The Sober Grad Committee is requesting that the School Board waive the fee for transportation to Adventure Park on the evening of June 10, 2016, 11:00p.m.-5:00a.m. The trip provides graduating seniors the opportunity to celebrate graduation in a safe and fun environment under the supervision of parents and community members. The cost of transportation is approximately $450.00 for two school buses. The cost of admission to Adventure Park will be covered through fundraising and community donations. Staff recommends approval. C. Review and Certification of Second Interim Report O Pursuant to Education Code Section 42130, the school district superintendent shall submit two interim reports to the governing board of the district covering the district s financial and budgetary status for the period ending October 31st and January 31st. The governing board shall, no later than 45 days after the close of each reporting period, review the remainder of the fiscal year and two subsequent years. The interim report was reviewed by the budget committee at the March 7, 2016 meeting. Staff recommends approval. D. English Learner Redesignation Criteria P The Board will take action on the revised Redesignation Criteria for English Learners. This item was reviewed and discussed at the February Board meeting. Staff recommends approval. E. Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Q The Board will take action on the plan for use of the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant. This item was reviewed and discussed at the February Board meeting. Staff recommends approval. Woodlake Unified Board Meeting Agenda, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Page 4
F. District Instructional Calendar 2016-17 R The Board will take action on the selection of the 2016-17 Woodlake Unified School District s Instructional Calendar. This item was reviewed and discussed at the February Board meeting. G. 2015-2016 Budget Revisions S Budget revisions are attached for your review. They were reviewed by the Budget Committee on Monday, March 7, 2016. Staff recommends approval. H. Resolution No. U15/16-20 Resolution of Non-Reemployment of Designated Temporary Certificated T Employees Every year, prior to March 15, the Board is asked to release from employment at the end of the school year all temporary teachers per Education Code Section 44954 and any other applicable provision of the law. Teachers are designated temporary because they replace a teacher on leave or on special assignment, were hired under categorical funding, or retirees with earnings limitations. The attached resolution releases designated temporary certificated employees per Education Code Sections, 44954. Staff recommends approval. Action to be determined I. Resolution Number U15/16-21: Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANS) U By passing the resolution before the Board, the District will have the opportunity to participate in the California School Cash Reserve Program sponsored by California School Board Association Finance Corporation. TRANs are short-term debt instruments issued by school districts throughout the state to create an additional reserve to the general fund. This reserve will act as a cushion to the general fund in the event that we experience temporary cash flow needs. Staff recommends approval. VI. INFORMATION ITEMS A. VII. REPORTS A. Board Members Reports B. Superintendent s Report C. Assistant Superintendent s Report D. Revised Board Meeting Calendar E. Follow Up Items: F. Proposed Future Items: VIII. ADJOURNMENT The next Board of Education Special Meeting will be on March 16, 2016 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 300 West Whitney Avenue, Woodlake, California. (unless otherwise posted). Woodlake Unified Board Meeting Agenda, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Page 5