ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING District Office Board Room 10365 Keller Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505 Thursday, September 5, 2013 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY With at least 48 hours notice, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in a Board meeting, may request assistance by contacting the Superintendent s Office at the address listed above or by calling: (951) 509-5070; fax: (951) 509-6070. OPEN SESSION AGENDA MATERIAL AVAILABILITY Open Session agenda materials are available for public inspection at the address listed above. For assistance please contact the Superintendent s Office by calling: (951) 509-5070; fax: (951) 509-6070. AGENDA MESSAGE 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:00 p.m. Art Kaspereen, Jr., President 2. Establishment of Quorum: A quorum is expected with Mr. Art Kaspereen, Jr., Mr. Greg Kraft, Mr. Ben Johnson II, Mrs. Carolyn M. Wilson and Mr. José Luis Pérez in attendance. HEARING SESSION At this time, the Board of Education welcomes public comment. Members of the audience have an opportunity to speak to any item on the Closed Session agenda. The chair reserves the right to limit speaking time to three minutes. Government Code Section 54954.2 and Education Code Section 35145.5 prohibit the Board of Education from discussing or acting upon matters not on the Agenda; therefore, Board members may (1) acknowledge receipt of the information; or (2) refer the matter to staff with no direction as to action or priority. PRESENTATIONS Business Services Child Nutrition Services by Design: Pamela Lambert, Director, Child Nutrition Services, will present the strategic planning process, encouraging the voice of each and every Child Nutrition Services staff member by established belief statements. Climatec Energy Conservation Program: Alvord Unified School District desires to save energy, provide general fund relief and upgrade district facilities without the need of capital or bond funds. The purpose of this program is to provide needed upgrades and improvements to district facilities. This program requires zero district capital and is 100% funded through utility rebates and energy savings. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
AUSD Agenda Message Meeting of September 5, 2013 2 CLOSED SESSION 1. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Reassignment a. Certificated b. Classified c. Management/Administration 2. Public Employee Appointments a. Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support Services b. High School Principals c. High School Assistant Principal 3. Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Negotiators: Dr. Monalisa Hasson and Mr. Herb Calderon Employee Organizations: a. Alvord Educators Association b. California School Employees Association, Chapter 339 RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION INTRODUCTORY PROCEDURES 1. Call to Order and Welcome: 7:00 p.m. Art Kaspereen, Jr., President At approximately 9:30 p.m., the Board of Education will determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon prior to 10:00 p.m., and may continue all other items on which additional time is required until a future meeting. All meetings are scheduled to end no later than 10:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Board, staff and audience. 3. Approve Minutes: Board approval is requested for the following Minutes: Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of August 8, 2013, Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 8, 2013, and Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of August 29, 2013.
AUSD Agenda Message Meeting of September 5, 2013 3 4. Special Recognitions: a. Student of the Month: Valley View Elementary School is proud to recognize Rogelio Barrera as the Alvord Unified School District Student of the Month for September 2013. Rogelio is an excellent 5 th grade student who has attended Valley View Elementary since Kindergarten. He is an outstanding student in behavior and in academics. He has excelled academically, scoring Advanced on the CST in Language Arts and Math. He has also challenged himself learning the English language and has been re-designated English Proficient. Rogelio loves to play soccer. He has been playing team soccer since he was 7! Both his mom and dad are Soccer Parents and coach soccer. Rogelio dreams of going to college and either becoming a professional soccer player or a Video Game Designer. It is a great pleasure to honor Rogelio Barrera as the Alvord Unified School District Student of the Month for September 2013. b. Certificated Employee of the Month: Valley View Elementary School is proud to recognize Diana Vasquez as the Alvord Unified School District Certificated Employee of the Month for September 2013. Mrs. Vasquez has taught in Alvord for 14 years and 12 of them have been at Valley View Elementary. She has taught Kindergarten through 4 th grades and is currently teaching 4th grade. Mrs. Vasquez heart and soul are put into her standards-based lessons that focus on differentiating and reaching all students. She is committed to her students success and progress towards attaining proficiency. Mrs. Vasquez always wanted to be a teacher. Her passion for educating children came when, right out of high school, she became a bilingual aide in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She feels that the rewards of teaching are when former students come back to see her and thank her for being their teacher. It is a great pleasure to honor Diana Vasquez as the Alvord Unified School District Certificated Employee of the Month for September 2013. c. Classified Employee of the Month: Valley View Elementary School is proud to recognize Lorilynn Phillips as the Alvord Unified School District Classified Employee of the Month for September 2013. Mrs. Phillips is the smiling face of the Valley View Elementary School library. She makes it a place where students want to be and they get their love of reading in the library where Mrs. Phillips carefully plans the bulletin boards themes and chooses books to wet their appetite for reading. Her day is full of tracking the books that are checked out, reading to classes and tutoring small groups of students, Kindergarten through 3 rd grade, in reading skills. It is a great pleasure to honor Lorilynn Phillips as the Alvord Unified School District Classified Employee of the Month for September 2013.
AUSD Agenda Message Meeting of September 5, 2013 4 d. Volunteer of the Month: Valley View Elementary School is proud to recognize Laura Baker as the Alvord Unified School District Volunteer of the Month for September 2013. Mrs. Baker has been a volunteer at Valley View since March of 2012 when she moved to Riverside from the state of Washington. Her family is her passion and priority, and that is what drives her to volunteer and spend countless hours working with the Valley View PTA Board to provide support and activities for not only her children, but for all students at Valley View Elementary. Staff and students appreciate all the time and planning that Mrs. Baker and the Valley View PTA Board and parent volunteers spend helping when and wherever they are needed. It is a great pleasure to honor Laura Baker as the Alvord Unified School District Volunteer of the Month for September 2013. e. Student Representative: Jenna Groves will report on current activities and accomplishments at Valley View Elementary School. HEARING SESSION At this time, the Board of Education welcomes public comment. Members of the audience have an opportunity to speak to any item on the agenda or regarding subjects or concerns that do not appear on the Agenda. The chair reserves the right to limit speaking time to three minutes. Government Code Section 54954.2 and Education Code Section 35145.5 prohibit the Board of Education from discussing or acting upon matters not on the Agenda; therefore, Board members may (1) acknowledge receipt of the information; or (2) refer the matter to staff with no direction as to action or priority. ACTION ITEMS 5. Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted upon by the Board in one motion. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, staff or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Agenda. Your Superintendent recommends approval of Consent Agenda items 5.a. 5.n. Board of Education/Superintendent a. Accept Gift: The Riverside Optimist Club donated 140 backpacks valued at $500.00 to be distributed in groups of 35 to Arlanza, Foothill, La Granada and Terrace Elementary Schools.
AUSD Agenda Message Meeting of September 5, 2013 5 Business Services b. Ratify Purchase Order List Number 3-2013-2014: Board ratification is requested for Purchase Order List Number 2 for the period of July 25, 2013 through August 15, 2013, as follows: Number of District Purchase Orders submitted is 271, in the amount of $6,627,878.66: #C3010825 - #C3010856 #B1002362 - #B1002457 #P2038146 - #P2038288 Fiscal Impact: $6,627,878.66 (Various Funds) c. Approve Revised 2013-2014 District Bank Account List: Board approval is requested for a revised 2013-2014 District Bank Account List reflecting the addition of a Child Nutrition Services Revolving Fund Bank Account at Altura Credit Union. d. Award Contract Inland Flooring Contractors, Inc. Re-Carpet Building A of the District Office: Board approval is requested to award a contract to Inland Flooring Contractors, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder meeting all contract requirements. Fiscal Impact: $23,039.50 (Deferred Maintenance Funds) e. Approve Consolidated Application for Categorical Program Funding: Board approval is requested to submit the Consolidated Application and Reporting System application for Categorical Program Funding for 2013-2014. Fiscal Impact: $11,066,614.00 (Estimated Revenue 2013-2014) Human Resources Development f. Approve Personnel Order No. 3-2013-2014: Board approval of Personnel Order No. 3 is requested.
AUSD Agenda Message Meeting of September 5, 2013 6 g. Approve Addition of One Maintenance Worker III Electrician Assistant Position Maintenance and Operations: Board approval is requested for the addition of one full-time, 12-month Maintenance Worker III Electrician Assistant position for the Maintenance and Operations Department. An additional Electrician position will assist with the completion of work orders. Fiscal Impact: $51,681.11 (General Fund/Restricted Maintenance and Operations) h. Approve Addition of One Maintenance Specialist Painter Position Maintenance and Operations: Board approval is requested for the addition of one full-time, 12- month Maintenance Specialist Painter position for the Maintenance and Operations Department. An additional Painter position will assist in the completion of work orders. Fiscal Impact: $54,026.87 (General Fund/Restricted Maintenance and Operations) i. Approve Addition of One Maintenance Specialist Plumber Position Maintenance and Operations: Board approval is requested for the addition on one full-time, 12-month Maintenance Specialist Plumber position for the Maintenance and Operations Department. An additional Specialist Plumber position will assist in the completion of work orders. Fiscal Impact: $54,026.87 (General Fund/Restricted Maintenance and Operations) j. Approve Addition of One Maintenance Worker III Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) Position Maintenance and Operations: Board approval is requested for the addition of one full-time, 12-month Maintenance Worker III Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) position for the Maintenance and Operations Department. An additional HVAC position will assist in the completion of work orders. Fiscal Impact: $51,681.11 (General Fund/Restricted Maintenance and Operations) k. Approve Addition of One Teacher on Special Assignment Position Hillcrest High School: Board approval is requested for the addition of one Teacher on Special Assignment Position for Hillcrest High School. Fiscal Impact: $119,154.69 (General Fund/Restricted Economic Impact Aid)
AUSD Agenda Message Meeting of September 5, 2013 7 l. Approve Student Teaching Agreement California State University, San Bernardino: Board approval is requested for a Student Teaching Agreement with California State University, San Bernardino to provide student teaching in the schools of the Alvord Unified School District. This agreement shall be for the term of three years, beginning July 1, 2013 and ending without further notice on June 30, 2016. m. Amend Student Teaching Agreement University of California, Riverside: Board approval is requested to amend the Student Teaching agreement with the University of California, Riverside originally approved on October 4, 2012. The University of California, Riverside has since made an amendment to the agreement to include video recording of the student teacher for the purposes of professional coaching and advisement. Instructional Support Services n. Approve New Course Description: Board approval is requested for the International Baccalaureate Mathematics Higher Level 2 course description for the 2013-2014 school year. SEPARATE ACTION ITEMS 6. Action Taken In Closed Session: Ben Johnson II, Board Clerk, will report on any actions taken by the Board following consideration in Closed Session. 1. Public Employee Appointments Board of Education/Superintendent 7. Call for Nominations for California School Board Association (CSBA) Directors-at- Large, American Indian, Black or County: Any CSBA member Board may nominate Board members from CSBA member districts or county offices of education. The deadline for the nomination for and required two letters of recommendation is Monday, September 30, 2013. The current Directors-At-Large are as follows: American Indian D. Shelly Yarbrough, Val Verde Unified School District Black Emma Turner, La Mesa-Spring Valley School District County Mike Walsh, Butte County Office of Education
AUSD Agenda Message Meeting of September 5, 2013 8 8. Discuss and Review Board of Education Technology Needs: Staff will provide information for discussion, review and possible action related to the purchase of computer equipment for the Board of Education. Fiscal Impact: $1,183.81 per unit for Tower Desktop/Monitor $889.32 per unit for Apple ipad $37.99 per month for Data Plan (A portion of this expense is reimbursable through E-RATE) $140.39 per unite for ZAGG Case with Keyboard (General Fund/Unrestricted) Business Services 9. Adopt Resolution No. 7 59-Month Addendum to Lease Purchase Agreement with Konica Minolta: Board approval is requested for adoption of Resolution No. 7 to enter into a 59-month Addendum to Lease Purchase Agreement with Konica Minolta, which will provide Child Nutrition Services with the addition of one Bizhub C754 Copier/Printer/Scanner. This addendum will add $486.00 per month to the original Konica Minolta agreement Board approved on February 21, 2013. Fiscal Impact: $486.00 per month for 59-months (Child Nutrition Services Fund 13) 10. Adopt Resolution No. 8 Temporary Loan Between Funds: Board approval is requested for adoption of Resolution No. 8 Temporary Loan Between Funds, due to the increased cash deferrals and revenue timing uncertainties and as allowable per Education Code Section 42603. 11. Adopt Resolution No. 9 Annual Delegation of Administrative Authority to Process Routine Budget Revisions, Adjustments and Transfers: Board approval is requested for adoption of Resolution No. 9 delegating administrative authority to process routine budget revisions, adjustments and transfers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Fiscal Impact: To be Determined
AUSD Agenda Message Meeting of September 5, 2013 9 Human Resources Development 12. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING Memorandum of Understanding between Alvord Unified School District and the California School Employees Association Regarding Benefits for the 2013-2014 School Year 13. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Alvord Unified School District and the California School Employees Association Regarding Benefits for the 2013-2014 School Year: Board approval is requested for a Memorandum of Understanding between Alvord Unified School District and the California School Employees Association. Agreement was reached on August 12, 2013, regarding health and welfare benefits for the 2013-2014 school year. Fiscal Impact: $363,304.00 (General Fund/Unrestricted) $79,750.00 (General Fund/Restricted) 14. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement between Alvord Unified School District and the Alvord Educators Association for the Term of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 15. Accept the Alvord Unified School District Successor Agreement Proposal for the Certificated Bargaining Agreement for the Term of Three Years beginning July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016: Board approval is requested for acceptance of the Alvord Unified School District s Successor Agreement Proposal for the Certificated Bargaining agreement pursuant to the requirements of California Government Code Section 3547. Fiscal Impact: $600.00 (General Fund/Unrestricted) 16. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING California School Employees Association, Chapter 339 2013-2014 School Year Initial Reopener Proposal to the Alvord Unified School District for the Classified Bargaining Agreement 17. Accept California School Employees Association, Chapter 339 2013-2014 School Year Initial Reopener Proposal for the Classified Bargaining Agreement: Board acceptance is requested of California School Employees Association, Chapter 339 initial reopener proposal for the Classified Bargaining Agreement
AUSD Agenda Message Meeting of September 5, 2013 10 18. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING Alvord Unified School District 2013-2014 School Year Initial Reopener Proposal to California Schools Employees Association, Chapter 339 for the Classified Bargaining Agreement 19. Accept Alvord Unified School District 2013-2014 School Year Initial Reopener Proposal for the Classified Bargaining Agreement: Board acceptance is requested of Alvord Unified School District s initial reopener proposal for the Classified Bargaining Agreement. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS Board of Education/Superintendent 20. Naming of Facility: Ben Johnson II, Board Clerk, requested that an item be placed on the agenda to discuss and review the possibility of naming a facility in honor of K.R. Zack Earp, former Alvord Board of Education Member, administrator, classified employee and student. 21. Anti-Bullying Committee Update: Carolyn M. Wilson, Committee Chair, will provide a brief update on the recent TEEN TRUTH Presentations recently held at Norte Vista High School on August 19 th, Hillcrest High School on August 20 th and La Sierra High School on August 21 st. 22. Safety and Security on District Campuses: José Luis Pérez, Board Member, requested that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Instructional Support Services 23. Summary of Conferences and Trainings: The attached list of conferences and trainings was approved by staff. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT 2013 Regular Board of Education Meetings Open Session 7:00 p.m.: September 19, 2013 October 3, 2013 October 17, 2013 November 7, 2013 November 21, 2013 December 12, 2013