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April 2, 2015
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
5130 Riverside Drive, Chino, CA 91710
5:00 p.m. – Closed Session  7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
April 2, 2015
AGENDA
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The public is invited to address the Board of Education regarding items listed on the agenda.
Comments on an agenda item will be accepted during consideration of that item, or prior to
consideration of the item in the case of a closed session item. Persons wishing to address the Board
are requested to complete and submit to the Administrative Secretary, Board of Education, a “Request
to Speak” form available at the entrance to the Board room.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Administrative Secretary,
Board of Education, if you require modification or accommodation due to a disability.
Agenda documents that have been distributed to members of the Board of Education less than 72 hours
prior to the meeting are available for inspection at the Chino Valley Unified School District
Administration Center, 5130 Riverside Drive, Chino, California, during the regular business hours of
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
I.
OPENING BUSINESS
I.A.
CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 P.M.
1. Roll Call
2. Public Comment on Closed Session Items
3. Closed Session
Discussion and possible action:
a. Conference With Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): One possible case. (Chidester,
Margaret A. & Associates) (30 minutes)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel–Existing Litigation (Government Code 54954.4(c) and 54956.9)(d)(1): USDC Central District
Eastern Division Case No. 5:14-CV-2336. (Pacific Justice Institute) (15 minutes)
c. Student Discipline Matter (Education Code 35146, 48918 (c) & (j): Expulsion cases 14/15-23 and 14/15-30. (15 minutes)
d. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code 54957.6): A.C.T. and CSEA negotiations. Agency designated
representatives: Dr. Norm Enfield, Sandra Chen, Dr. Grace Park, Lea Fellows, and Richard Rideout. (15 minutes)
e. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Government Code 54957): (15 minutes)
f. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code 54957): Superintendent. (30 minutes)
I.B.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
1. Report Closed Session Action
2. Pledge of Allegiance
I.C.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Student Showcase: Country Springs ES; Dickson ES; Eagle Canyon ES
I.D.
COMMENTS FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
I.E.
COMMENTS FROM EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVES
The proceedings of this meeting are being recorded.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
April 2, 2015
I.F.
COMMENTS FROM COMMUNITY LIAISONS
I.G.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
I.H.
CHANGES AND DELETIONS
II.
ACTION
II.A.
HUMAN RESOURCES
II.A.1.
Addendum to the Contract for the Assistant
Superintendent of Facilities, Planning, and
Operations
Recommend the Board of Education ratify the
addendum to the contract for the Assistant
Superintendent of Facilities, Planning, and
Operations.
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Motion
Second
Preferential Vote:
Vote: Yes
No
Motion
Second
Preferential Vote:
Vote: Yes
No
III.
CONSENT
III.A.
ADMINISTRATION
III.A.1.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2015, and Special Meeting
of March 21, 2105
Recommend the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 19, 2015, and special meeting of March 21, 2015.
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III.B.
BUSINESS SERVICES
III.B.1.
Warrant Register
Recommend the Board of Education approve/ratify the warrant register,
provided under separate cover.
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III.B.2.
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III.B.3.
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Fundraising Activities
Recommend the Board of Education approve/ratify the fundraising activities.
Donations
Recommend the Board of Education accept the donations.
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III.B.4.
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Legal Services
Recommend the Board of Education approve payment for legal services to the
law offices of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo; and Chidester,
Margaret A. & Associates.
III.C.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, INNOVATION, AND SUPPORT
III.C.1.
Revised Estimated Fiscal Impact for Adopted Mathematics Textbooks for
Grades 6 Through 12
Recommend the Board of Education approve the revised estimated fiscal
impact for adopted mathematics textbooks for grades 6 through 12.
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III.C.2.
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III.C.3.
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New Courses: 21st Century Literacy, Career Exploration and Job
Readiness, Creative Writing, Foundations of Social Studies and Literacy,
and Media Studies
Recommend the Board of Education approve the new courses: 21st Century
Literacy, Career Exploration and Job Readiness, Creative Writing,
Foundations of Social Studies and Literacy, and Media Studies.
Joint Powers Agreement Between Baldy View Regional Occupational
Program and the Chino Valley Unified School District
Recommend the Board of Education approve the Joint Powers Agreement
between the Baldy View Regional Occupational Program and the Chino Valley
Unified School District.
III.D.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
III.D.1.
Student Expulsion Cases 14/15-23 and 14/15-30
Recommend the Board of Education approve the student expulsion cases
14/15-23 and 14/15-30.
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III.D.2.
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III.D.3.
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III.D.4.
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III.D.5.
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School-Sponsored Trips
Recommend the Board of Education approve the following school-sponsored
trips: Wickman ES, Chino Hills HS, and Don Lugo HS.
Waiver of Requirement to Successfully Pass the California High School
Exit Exam Case 15-38
Recommend the Board of Education approve the waiver of requirement to
successfully pass the California High School Exit Exam Case 15-38.
Proclamation for Alcohol Awareness Month, April 2015
Recommend the Board of Education adopt the proclamation for Alcohol
Awareness Month, April 2015.
Proclamation for National School Nurse Day on May 6, 2015
Recommend the Board of Education adopt the proclamation for National
School Nurse Day on May 6, 2015.
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III.E.
FACILITIES, PLANNING, AND OPERATIONS
III.E.1.
Purchase Order Register
Recommend the Board of Education approve/ratify the purchase order register,
provided under separate cover.
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III.E.2.
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III.E.3.
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III.E.4.
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III.E.5.
Agreements for Contractor/Consultant Services
Recommend the Board of Education approve/ratify the Agreements for
Contractor/Consultant Services: Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo with
Human Resources; Nancy Shomo with Human Resources; and approved
contract to be amended: Verizon Wireless Second Amendment with Facilities,
Planning, and Operations.
Surplus/Obsolete Property
Recommend the Board of Education declare the District property
surplus/obsolete and authorize staff to sell/dispose of said property.
Rejection of Request for Qualifications/Proposals 14-15-07, Renovation
of Professional Development Center II, and Authorize Staff to Re-bid the
Project
Recommend the Board of Education Reject the Request for
Qualifications/Proposals 14-15-07, Renovation of Professional Development
Center II, and authorize staff to re-bid the project.
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Resolution 2014/2015-36 for Authorization to Utilize a Piggyback Contract
Recommend the Board of Education adopt Resolution 2014/2015-36 for
authorization to utilize a piggyback contract.
III.F.
HUMAN RESOURCES
III.F.1.
Certificated/Classified Personnel Items
Recommend the Board of Education approve/ratify the certificated/classified
personnel items.
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III.F.2.
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Rejection of Claim
Recommend the Board of Education reject the claim and refer it to the District’s
insurance adjuster.
IV.
COMMUNICATIONS
BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT
V.
ADJOURNMENT
Date posted: March 27, 2015
Prepared by: Patricia Kaylor, Administrative Secretary, Board of Education
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ACTION
HUMAN RESOURCES
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Grace Park, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
SUBJECT:
ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE ASSISTANT
SUPERINTENDENT
OF
FACILITIES,
PLANNING,
AND
OPERATIONS
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BACKGROUND
Government Code Section 53262 requires that “all contracts with a superintendent,
deputy superintendent, assistant superintendent, associate superintendent…of a local
agency shall be ratified in an open session of the governing body which shall be
reflected in the governing body’s minutes.” A copy of the contract for the Assistant
Superintendent of Facilities, Planning, and Operations is available for public information.
The Board is asked to ratify an addendum to the Assistant Superintendent’s contract to
afford the same opportunity to STEP on the salary schedule as all other employees of
the District. Effective July 1, 2015, the salary for the Assistant Superintendent of
Facilities, Planning and Operations shall be Range 12 STEP 2.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education ratify the addendum to the contract for the
Assistant Superintendent of Facilities, Planning, and Operations.
FISCAL IMPACT
A salary increase of $5,670.00 and statutory benefit increase of $1,281.00 to the
General Fund.
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ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OF
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF
FACILITIES, PLANNING, & OPERATIONS
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF THE
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
AND
GREGORY J. STACHURA
The March 19, 2015, Contract for Employment for Gregory J. Stachura, Assistant
Superintendent, shall be amended as set forth below:
1.
Item 2 – Salary
a.
b.
The Assistant Superintendent shall be afforded the same
opportunity to STEP on the salary schedule as all other employees
of the District.
The annual salary shall be Range 12 STEP 2 effective July 1, 2015.
All other provisions of the Contract for Employment shall remain unchanged.
SIGNATURE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT
County of San Bernardino, California
_____________________________
Irene Hernandez-Blair, President/Date
__________________________________
Andrew Cruz, Vice President/Date
_____________________________
Sylvia Orozco, Clerk/Date
__________________________________
Pamela Feix, Member/Date
_____________________________
James Na, Member/Date
SIGNATURE OF THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
______________________________
Gregory J. Stachura/Date
April 2, 2015
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CONSENT
ADMINISTRATION
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
March 19, 2015
MINUTES
I.
OPENING BUSINESS
I.A.
CALL TO ORDER – 5:15 P.M.
1. Roll Call
President Blair called to order the regular meeting of the Board of Education,
Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 5:15 p.m. with Cruz, Feix, Na, Orozco, and
Blair present.
Administrative Personnel
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
Norm Enfield, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
Sandra H. Chen, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Patricia M. Miller, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Grace Park, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Gregory J. Stachura, Assistant Supt., Facilities, Planning, and Operations
2. Public Comment on Closed Session Items
Rex Wheeler addressed the Board regarding a non-reelected teacher.
3. Closed Session
President Blair adjourned to closed session at 5:18 p.m. regarding a student
discipline matter; conference with legal counsel-existing litigation;
conference with labor negotiators, A.C.T. and CSEA; public employee
discipline/dismissal/release; and public employee performance evaluation,
Superintendent.
I.B.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
1. Report Closed Session Action
President Blair reconvened the regular meeting of the Board of Education
at 7:00 p.m. The Board met in closed session from 5:18 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.
regarding a student discipline matter; conference with legal counselexisting litigation; conference with labor negotiators, A.C.T. and CSEA;
public employee discipline/dismissal/release; and public employee
performance evaluation, Superintendent. No action was taken that required
public disclosure.
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March 19, 2015
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Diana Yarboi, Principal, Ayala HS, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pastor Dennis Cantor of Higher Ground Church, Chino, gave an invocation.
I.C.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Student Showcase: Ayala HS
Polynesian Club students introduced students performed a traditional
dance, and were accompanied by club advisor and teacher Jack Higgins.
2. Baldy View Regional Occupational Program: Shelley Adams, Superintendent
Superintendent Shelley Adams provided a presentation on the ROP
program.
3. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Update
Norm Enfield, Deputy Superintendent, and Julian Rodriguez, Director,
Assessment & Instructional Technology, provided an update on the
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress.
4. Measure M Financial Performance Audit Report
Shilo Gorospe from Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company, LLP, presented the
Measure M Financial Performance Audit Report.
I.D.
COMMENTS FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Absent.
I.E.
COMMENTS FROM EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVES
Todd Hancock, A.C.T. President, opened with quotes from Cesar Chavez and
Paul Ryan regarding community; said A.C.T. partnered with Service Center
One/CTA to present the Community Outreach Action Team award to
community member, Flory Welch, who was accompanied by her husband, for
assistance to students and the community; expressed concerns regarding
teachers working beyond the regularly scheduled workday; spoke about an
issue with the District server, and teachers being asked to meet the grading
window rather than given an extension; asked why a thank you email was not
sent out to teachers in gratitude of their efforts to get grades completed outside
of the workday; said the District is supposed to be people first and programs
second; and said the Association is looking forward to working with the District
on negotiating its benchmark test, and looking forward to friendly and
successful negotiations this year.
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Denise Arroyo, CSEA President, acknowledged Ayala HS Polynesian Dance
Club performers; said that to date she has not received a response from the
administration or Board members regarding participating in the ACE program
during Classified Employees Week; said CSEA is still waiting for restorations
while other vacancies are being filled; requested that the Board and District
restore CSEA positions; read a 1992 letter from former Superintendent
Steve Goldstone acknowledging classified employees during Classified
Employees Week.
I.F.
COMMENTS FROM COMMUNITY LIAISONS
None.
I.G.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Robert McKellip addressed the Board regarding an A.C.T. bingo night;
David J. Palmer, Lisa Klipfel, and Irene Tackett addressed the Board regarding
dyslexia; and Reef Colman addressed the Board regarding a fundraising
opportunity.
I.H.
CHANGES AND DELETIONS
The following change was read into the record: Item III.D.2., deleted Ayala HS,
FFA HERO State Leadership, April 24-28, 2015; and inserted Chino HS, FHA
HERO State Leadership, Fresno, CA, April 24-28, 2015, $446.00 per student,
parent funded.
II.
ACTION
II.A.
HUMAN RESOURCES
II.A.1.
Public Notice and Hearing Regarding the District’s Initial Bargaining
Proposal to the Associated Chino Teachers for a Negotiation Reopener
of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Effective July 1, 2015
Moved (Na) seconded (Orozco) carried unanimously (5-0) to give public notice.
President Blair opened the public hearing at 9:08 p.m. regarding the District’s
initial bargaining proposal to the Associated Chino Teachers for a negotiation
reopener of the Collective Bargaining Agreement effective July 1, 2015. There
were no speakers, and President Blair closed the public hearing at 9:08 p.m.
II.A.2.
Public Notice and Hearing Regarding the District’s Initial Bargaining
Proposal to the California School Employees Association, Chapter No.
102, for a Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement Effective July 1,
2015
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Moved (Na) seconded (Orozco) carried unanimously (5-0) to give public notice.
President Blair opened the public hearing at 9:09 p.m. regarding the District’s
Initial Bargaining Proposal to the California School Employees Association,
Chapter No. 102 for a Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement Effective
July 1, 2015. There were no speakers, and President Blair closed the public
hearing at 9:09 p.m.
II.A.3.
Employment Contracts for Deputy Superintendent and Assistant
Superintendents of Business Services, Educational Services, Facilities,
Planning and Operations, and Human Resources Division of the Chino
Valley Unified School District
Moved (Na) seconded (Orozco) carried unanimously (5-0) to ratify the
employment contracts for Deputy Superintendent and Assistant
Superintendents of Business Services, Educational Services, Facilities,
Planning and Operations, and Human Resources Division of the Chino Valley
Unified School District.
III.
CONSENT
Andrew Cruz pulled for separate action Item III.C.1., and Sylvia Orozco pulled for
separate action Item III.F.1. Moved (Na) seconded (Cruz) carried unanimously (5-0) to
approve the remainder of the consent items, as amended.
III.A.
ADMINISTRATION
III.A.1.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 5, 2015
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 2015.
III.B.
BUSINESS SERVICES
III.B.1.
Warrant Register
Approved/ratified the warrant register.
III.B.2.
Fundraising Activities
Approved/ratified the fundraising activities.
III.B.3.
Donations
Accepted the donations.
III.B.4.
Legal Services
Approved payment for legal services to the law offices of Chidester, Margaret
A. & Associates; and Parker & Covert LLP.
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III.B.5.
Resolution 2014/2015-31, Temporary Borrowing Between Funds of the
School District
Adopted Resolution 2014/2015-31, Temporary Borrowing Between Funds of
the School District.
III.C.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
III.C.1.
Adoption of Mathematics Textbooks for Grades 6 Through 12
Moved (Orozco) seconded (Cruz) motion carried (4-1, Feix voted ‘no’) to adopt
the mathematics textbooks for grades 6 through 12 as follows: Grade 6 –
Houghton Mifflin & Harcourt, Big Ideas Math, Course 1, 2015; Grade 7 –
Houghton Mifflin & Harcourt, Big Ideas Math, Course 2, 2015; Grade 8 –
Houghton Mifflin & Harcourt, Big Ideas Math, Course 3, 2015; McGraw Hill –
Integrated Math I, 2012; McGraw Hill – Integrated Math II, 2012; McGraw Hill
– Integrated Math III, 2012.
III.D.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
III.D.1.
Student Expulsion Case 14/15-28
Approved the student expulsion case 14/15-28.
III.D.2.
School-Sponsored Trips
Approved the following school-sponsored trips: Townsend JHS; Ayala HS; and
Chino Hills HS.
III.E.
FACILITIES, PLANNING, AND OPERATIONS
III.E.1.
Purchase Order Register
Approved/ratified the purchase order register.
III.E.2.
Agreements for Contractor/Consultant Services
Approved/ratified the Agreements for Contractor/Consultant Services with
EdLeader21, Professional Development; Latino Family Literacy Project,
Department of Access & Equity; NCS Pearson, Inc., Elementary Curriculum &
Instruction; Kenco Construction Services, Maintenance, Operations, and
Construction; and master contract with Boogie Down DJ Services, Chino
HS/Purchasing.
III.E.3.
Surplus/Obsolete Property
Declared the District property surplus/obsolete and authorized staff to
sell/dispose of said property.
III.E.4.
Resolutions 2014/2015-32, 2014/2015-33, and 2014/2015-34 for
Authorization to Utilize Piggyback Contracts
Adopted Resolutions 2014/2015-32, 2014/2015-33, and 2014/2015-34 for
authorization to utilize piggyback contracts.
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III.E.5.
Resolution 2014/2015-35, Implementing Prequalification of Construction
Contractors Under Public Contract Code 20111.6
Adopted Resolution 2014/2015-35, Implementing Prequalification of
Construction Contractors under Public Contract Code 20111.6.
III.E.6.
Notice of Completion for CUPCCAA Projects
Approved the Notice of Completion for CUPCCAA Projects.
III.F.
HUMAN RESOURCES
III.F.1.
Certificated/Classified Personnel Items
Moved (Orozco) seconded (Na) carried unanimously (5-0) to approve/ratify the
certificated/classified personnel items.
III.F.2.
Rejection of Claim
Rejected the claim and referred it to the District’s insurance adjuster.
IV.
INFORMATION
IV.A.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
IV.A.1.
New Courses: 21st Century Literacy, Career Exploration and Job
Readiness, Creative Writing, Foundations of Social Studies and Literacy,
and Media Studies
Received for information the new courses: 21st Century Literacy, Career
Exploration and Job Readiness, Creative Writing, Foundations of Social
Studies and Literacy, and Media Studies.
IV.B.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
IV.B.1.
2016/2017 Student Attendance Calendar, Boys Republic High School
Calendar, Chino Valley Learning Academy Calendar, and Chino Valley
Adult School Calendar
Received for information the 2016/2017 Student Attendance Calendar, Boys
Republic High School Calendar, Chino Valley Learning Academy Calendar,
and Chino Valley Adult School Calendar.
IV.C.
HUMAN RESOURCES
IV.C.1.
Deletion of Administrative Regulation and Exhibit 4112.62/4212.62/
4312.62 All Personnel—Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records
Received for information the deletion of Administrative Regulation and Exhibit
4112.62/4212.62/4312.62 All Personnel —Maintenance of Criminal Offender
Records.
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IV.C.2.
Deletion of Administrative Regulation 4117.4 Personnel—Dismissal
Received for information the deletion of Administrative Regulation 4117.4
Personnel—Dismissal.
V.
COMMUNICATIONS
BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT
James Na thanked Chino HS soccer team for giving the Board tee shirts, and attended
their CIF championship game; acknowledged Chino Hills HS basketball team for winning
their first game; attended Ayala HS’s 8th Annual ASL Variety Show (on March 6), and
commended the students for the program content in particular Concrete Angel; said that
Glenmeade ES teacher Susan Daniels is fighting cancer and that we need to encourage
and support her; and said he attended Student Government Day and that the flag was a
topic of discussion at the mock meeting.
Pamela Feix attended the Woodcrest JHS basketball game and encouraged the District
to expand options for team activities at the junior high school level; participated in Student
Government Day and thanked everyone for making the day successful; said she finished
up literacy days at Hidden Trails ES, Rhodes ES, and Newman ES, and was appreciative
of the opportunity; said she continues to be interested in a discussion regarding Board
member calendars perhaps as an agenda item at an upcoming meeting; and asked for
GATE program identification, and information on process, vision, and plan.
Sylvia Orozco asked for an update on the calendar process; attended Chino HS’s soccer
game, and extended congratulations to the players and coach; acknowledged
Magnolia JHS’s Career Day invitation, but was not able to attend; acknowledged the
Special Education Department for the periodic bulletins the Board receives; shared that
she received a compliment on Walnut ES Assistant Principal Ryan Candelaria for his
demeanor and his interaction with students; and acknowledged Oak Ridge ES’s
participation in the Odyssey of the Mind competition in Palm Springs on March 7, and
wished the upper team continued success.
Andrew Cruz spoke about research regarding various educational issues including
curriculum, instruction, assessment, and staff development, but that teacher character
was not included; spoke about LCFF and the aspect of what is needed for our students;
spoke about Special Education concerns regarding hiring teachers and the need to be
proactive; said his mother was an orphan and was always grateful to this country;
attended literacy days at Rhodes ES; attended the Special Education dance; and
attended Student Government Day.
Superintendent Joseph extended an invitation to participate in a survey regarding the
development of the District's Local Control and Accountability Plan, which is open until
March 23, 2015, and available on the District’s website; said the Canyon Hills JHS
Science Olympiad Team qualified for the Southern California State Science Olympiad at
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the Inland Empire Regional Science Olympiad competition, and will compete in the
Southern California State Science Olympiad on April 4, 2015, and is coached by
Dr. James Lin, and Mr. Isaac Cabase; announced that on April 16 the HOPE Family
Resource Center, located at the Alternative Education Center, is holding an open house
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and thanked the Board for approving the Cabinet’s contracts.
President Blair spoke about perceived intimidation, inappropriate language, and said that
it should not and will not be tolerated; said that at the Masters in Governance (MIG)
conference she attended last weekend, she learned that a district enacted a board policy
to enforce civility and encouraged our District to look into a similar policy not only in words
but in action; spoke about the needs of students relative to civility; attended the Stepping
Up an event hosted by Chino Valley Soroptimist and emceed by Chino PD Chief
Karen Comstock; asked if there could be a similar event for boys to which Assistant
Superintendent Patricia Miller indicated that the Rotary is taking on the project; attended
the MIG conference in San Diego and met the superintendent of Corona-Norco USD and
said deal with combination class by having large classroom sizes; said she learned that
two school districts regret issuing chrome books/tablets to students due to problems
including everyone not having Wi-Fi and pornography access alerts; reminded everyone
that Don Lugo HS holds a plant sale every Friday starting at 4:00 p.m.; said Boys Republic
is selling baked goods at Chino Hills farmers market every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m.; spoke about vocational classes partnering with labor unions to meet student
needs; attended the musical Shrek at the Chino Children’s Community Center; said Dog
Park for a Day will be held on March 28 at Boys Republic from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ;
and thanked parents, teachers, PTA/PFA members who attended her parent engagement
meeting on Monday, and said she looks forward to her next parent engagement visit on
May 30.
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
President Blair adjourned the regular meeting of the Board of Education at 9:58 p.m.
____________________________
Irene Hernandez-Blair, President
____________________________
Sylvia Orozco, Clerk
Recorded by: Patricia Kaylor, Administrative Secretary, Board of Education
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Study Session
March 21, 2015
MINUTES
I.
OPENING BUSINESS
I.A.
CALL TO ORDER – 9:00 A.M.
1. Call to Order
President Blair called to order the special meeting of the Board of
Education, Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 9:16 a.m. with Feix, Na, Orozco,
Blair present; and Cruz absent.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Board Member Pamela Feix led the Pledge of Allegiance.
I.B.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None.
I.C.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT
1. Principles of Governance
The Board of Education met with Dr. Jennifer Jeffries, who facilitated a
discussion on the roles and responsibilities of Board members vital to
effective school governance; unity of purpose; and governance protocols.
Board Member Na left the meeting at 11:20 a.m.
II.
ADJOURNMENT
President Blair adjourned the Board study session at 12:28 p.m.
______________________________
Irene Hernandez-Blair, President
_______________________________
Sylvia Orozco, Clerk
Recorded by: Patricia Kaylor, Administrative Secretary, Board of Education
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BUSINESS SERVICES
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Sandra H. Chen, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Liz Pensick, Director, Business Services
SUBJECT:
WARRANT REGISTER
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BACKGROUND
Education Code 42650 requires the Board to approve and/or ratify all warrants. These
payments are made in the form of warrants, and the warrant (check) form is approved by
the County Superintendent.
All items listed are within previously budgeted amounts. There is no fiscal impact beyond
currently available appropriations.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve/ratify the warrant register, provided
under separate cover.
FISCAL IMPACT
$3,148,393.56 to all District funding sources.
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Sandra H. Chen, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Liz Pensick, Director, Business Services
SUBJECT:
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
=====================================================================
BACKGROUND
Board Policy 3452 Business and Noninstructional Operations – Student Activity Funds and
Board Policy 1230 Community Relations – School Connected Organizations require that
fundraising activities be submitted to the Board of Education for approval.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve/ratify the fundraising activities.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
April 2, 2015
SITE/DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY/DESCRIPTION
DATE
Popcorn Sale
4/13/15 - 4/27/15
Baskin Robbins Family Night Out
4/21/15
McTeacher's Night
4/28/15
JoJo's Family Night Out
4/22/15
School Carnival
Quakes Family Fun Night Ticket Sale
5/1/15
5/18/15 - 5/29/15
Family Skate Night
4/16/15
Carl's Jr. Coupon Book Sale
Be Kind Bracelet Sale
Discount Card Sale
iGive
Amazon Smile
Jersey Mike's Day
Chick-fil-A Family Night Out
Oh Queso Family Night Out
After School Root Beer Float Sale
Football Spirit Pack Sale
Jazz Concert/Spaghetti Dinner
Bruxie Family Night Out
Stussy Sale
4/3/15 - 4/30/15
4/3/15 - 5/8/15
4/3/15 - 6/30/15
4/3/15 - 6/30/15
4/3/15 - 6/30/15
4/4/15
4/14/15
4/15/15
4/16/15 - 4/17/15
4/16/15 - 12/31/15
4/21/15
4/23/15
4/26/15
Cattle ES
PFA
Dickson ES
PTA
Eagle Canyon ES
PTA
Hidden Trails ES
PTA
Rhodes ES
PEP Club
PEP Club
Cal Aero K-8
Flight Crew
Ayala HS
BAC Boosters
R.A.K. Club
BAC Boosters
BAC Boosters
BAC Boosters
Boys Golf Boosters
BAC Boosters
Grad Night 2015
SADD Club
Football Boosters
BAC Boosters
Glee Club
Grad Night 2015
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
April 2, 2015
SITE/DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY/DESCRIPTION
DATE
Bruxie Day
Chipotle Family Night Out
Oh Queso Family Night Out
Oh Queso Family Night Out
4/30/15
5/5/15
5/13/15
6/3/15
After School Smoothie Sale
4/14/15 - 6/11/15
Boys Basketball Clinic
After School Pizza Sale
Cheer Spirit Wear Sale
Mr. Chino High Pageant
Powder Puff Cheer Camp
4/27/15 - 4/29/15
5/1/15 - 5/29/15
5/4/15 - 5/8/15
5/15/15
5/22/15
Drive-A-Thon Donation Drive
4/3/15 - 4/30/15
Marie Callender's Dine-In For Dollars
Dodgeball Tournament
4/4/15
4/18/15
Ayala HS (cont.)
SADD Club
BAC Boosters
Grad Night 2015
Grad Night 2015
Buena Vista HS
ASB
Chino HS
Sports Boosters
AVID
Pep Squad Boosters
Renaissance
Pep Squad Boosters
Chino Hills HS
Boys Golf Team
Don Lugo HS
Thespian Society
ASB
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Sandra H. Chen, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Liz Pensick, Director, Business Services
SUBJECT:
DONATIONS
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BACKGROUND
Board Policy 3290 Business and Noninstructional Operations - Gifts, Grants, and Bequests
states the Board of Education may accept any bequest or gift of money or property on
behalf of the District. All gifts, grants, and bequests shall become property of the District.
Use of the gift shall not be impaired by restrictions or conditions imposed by the donor.
Approximate values are determined by the donor.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education accept the donations.
FISCAL IMPACT
Any cost for repairs of donated equipment will be a site expense.
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April 2, 2015
DEPARTMENT/SITE
DONOR
ITEM DONATED
APPROXIMATE
VALUE
Country Springs ES
Country Springs PFA
Cash
$6,318.60
Cash
$95.38
Cash
Cash
$300.00
$1,000.00
Cash
Cash
$74.02
$300.00
Cash
Cash
$120.00
$421.17
Cash
$1,300.00
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
$19.25
$100.00
$300.00
$342.26
Cash
$87.26
Dickey ES
Target
Dickson ES
Rotary Club of Chino
Dickson PTA
Newman ES
Target
Rotary Club of Chino
Oak Ridge ES
Wells Fargo
Oak Ridge PTA
Rhodes ES
The Barry Family
Rolling Ridge ES
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Community Support
Pablo DiDonato
Target
Walnut ES
Target
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
April 2, 2015
DEPARTMENT/SITE
DONOR
ITEM DONATED
APPROXIMATE
VALUE
Wickman ES
Edison International
Cash
$75.00
Cash
Cash
Cash
$100.00
$175.00
$250.04
Cash
$125.67
Cash
$478.00
Cash
Cash
$50.00
$340.67
Canyon Hills JHS
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Raytheon Charitable Giving
Edison International
Magnolia JHS
Target
Townsend JHS
Townsend PTA
Ayala HS
Edison International
Bottling Group LLC
Chino Hills HS
Wells Fargo
Michelle Eisenberg
Mathematica Policy Research
Edison International
Eddie Lopez
Edison International
Edison International
CHHS Music Boosters
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
2015 Apache Trailer
$30.00
$30.00
$40.00
$100.00
$120.00
$2,472.48
$2,484.52
$5,900.00
Don Lugo HS
Rotary Club of Chino
Suzanne Silveira
Cash
Breeding Boer Goat Buck
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$300.00
$750.00
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY:
Sandra H. Chen, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Liz Pensick, Director, Business Services
SUBJECT:
LEGAL SERVICES
====================================================================================
BACKGROUND
The following law firms provide services to the Chino Valley Unified School District and have
submitted their invoices. The current invoice amounts, along with the fiscal year-to-date totals
for each individual law firm, are listed below.
FIRM
MONTH
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Chidester, Margaret A. & Associates
Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP
Parker & Covert LLP
February 2015
December 2014
-
INVOICE
AMOUNTS
$ 6,247.79
$ 258.60
-
2014/2015
YEAR-TO-DATE
$ 95,377.66
$ 320,086.53
$
31.50
$ 6,485.31
Total
$ 421,981.00
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve payment for legal services to the law
offices of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo; and Chidester, Margaret A. & Associates.
FISCAL IMPACT
$6,506.39 to the General Fund.
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CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION,
INNOVATION, AND SUPPORT
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Norm Enfield, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
Daniel Sosa, Director, Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
Don Jones, Director, Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
SUBJECT:
REVISED ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT FOR ADOPTED
MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOKS FOR GRADES 6 THROUGH 12
==================================================================
BACKGROUND
On March 19, 2015, the Board of Education adopted the following mathematics textbooks
for grades 6 through 12:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Grade 6 – Houghton Mifflin & Harcourt, Big Ideas Math, Course 1, 2015
Grade 7 – Houghton Mifflin & Harcourt, Big Ideas Math, Course 2, 2015
Grade 8 – Houghton Mifflin & Harcourt, Big Ideas Math, Course 3, 2015
McGraw Hill – Integrated Math I, 2012
McGraw Hill – Integrated Math II, 2012
McGraw Hill – Integrated Math III, 2012
The fiscal impact was estimated at $590,288.00; however, due to a clerical error, staff is
advising that a revision is needed as to costs. The revision makes fiscal corrections, but
no changes to the textbook adoption.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the revised estimated fiscal impact
for adopted mathematics textbooks for grades 6 through 12.
FISCAL IMPACT
An estimated additional $829,854.00 to the Instructional Material Funds for mathematics
textbooks for grades 6 through 12.
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Norm Enfield, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
Don Jones, Director, Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
SUBJECT:
NEW COURSES: 21st CENTURY LITERACY, CAREER
EXPLORATION AND JOB READINESS, CREATIVE WRITING,
FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL STUDIES AND LITERACY, AND
MEDIA STUDIES
==================================================================
BACKGROUND
The Chino Valley Unified School District routinely revises curriculum guides and develops
new courses in accordance with State Content Standards, State Frameworks, and
student need. Accordingly, the revision and development of curriculum guides are the
result of a collaborative effort of teachers in the related academic areas. This agenda
item was presented to the Board of Education on March 19, 2015, for information.
21st Century Literacy is a project-based course that seeks to provide hands-on learning
opportunities in which students work collaboratively to identify problems, conduct
research, evaluate information, and develop solutions. With teacher guidance, students
create their own learning experiences aligned with Common Core State Standards and
the Next Generation Science Standards. Project-Based Learning projects are complex
tasks that engage both critical and creative thinking concepts and strategies to fully
explore realistic products or presentations and to seek solutions to real-world problems.
Career Exploration and Job Readiness will prepare students for career entry after high
school. Through the process of self-exploration and career planning, students will learn
how to match personal needs and expectations with satisfying career options. Students
will learn job readiness skills and self-assessment skills, research major and career
alternatives, and make decisions based upon sound factual information utilizing a variety
of resources.
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Creative Writing is designed to introduce students to character, dialogue, voice, style,
and description in fiction. The course will provide students with the opportunity to study
selected short fiction and to work on stories, poetry, and even screen writing of their own.
The course aligns to the common core writing anchor standard – writing narratives to
develop real, or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive
details, and clear sequence. This course will not only help them with their college
application essay, but it will help further their skills in writing across the curriculum.
Foundations of Social Studies and Literacy offers students in 9th grade the opportunity
to explore concepts in social studies, geography, research and literacy. Six weeks will be
devoted to geography. Six weeks will be devoted to literacy training across disciplines,
and computer skills. Further, six weeks will be devoted to foundations in history,
government, and economics.
Media Studies is designed to develop an awareness and basic understanding of
historical, political, and cultural nature of the motion picture, television, and radio art
forms. Classroom instruction will emphasize auditory and visual experiences of cinematic
arts, as well as television, and radio models. Furthermore, learning experiences will focus
upon an increased analysis and appreciation of media as art and its political impact
through evaluation and analysis of its inherently aesthetic qualities.
These courses were presented to the Curriculum Council and A.C.T. has been consulted.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the new courses:
21st Century Literacy, Career Exploration and Job Readiness, Creative Writing,
Foundations of Social Studies and Literacy, and Media Studies.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
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Chino Valley Unified School District
Jr. High School Course Description
1. School/District Information:
2. Course Contact:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
CONTACTS
School/District: Chino Valley Unified School District
Street Address: 5130 Riverside Dr., Chino, CA 91710
Phone: (909) 628-1201
Web Site: chino.k12.ca.us
Teacher Contact: Jamie ConsiglioLahti
Position/Title: Teacher
Phone: (909) 628-6497
E-mail: [email protected]
A. COVER PAGE - COURSE ID
21st Century Literacy
21st Century Lit
Course Title:
Transcript Title/Abbreviation:
Transcript Course Code/Number:
Seeking Honors Distinction:
No
Subject Area/Category:
Elective
Grade level(s):
8
Is this course classified as a Career
No
Technical Education course:
8. Date of Board Approval:
9. Brief Course Description:
21st Century Literacy is a project-based course that seeks to provide hands-on learning opportunities in which students
work collaboratively to identify problems, conduct research, evaluate information, and develop solutions. With teacher
guidance, students create their own learning experiences aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Project-Based Learning (PBL) projects are complex tasks that engage both
critical and creative thinking concepts and strategies to fully explore realistic products or presentations and to seek
solutions to real-world problems.
10. Prerequisites:
None
11. Context for Course:
This course will be part of the trimester-long 8th grade elective wheel. The goal is for students to explore the CCSS and
NGSS through a PBL elective.
12. History of Course Development:
As we have recently implemented the CCSS curriculum and are currently in the process of adopting the NGSS, this
course will serve as a research-backed means for students to receive enrichment lessons which focus on 21st Century
learner skills that are common to these new standards.
This course is directly tied to the CCSS for English and math, as well as the NGSS. By implementing the steps listed in
the course outline below, teachers are targeting the following standards listed below, as stated in the book PBL for 21st
Century Success: teaching critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.
Common Core State Standards/Tasks for English Language Arts:
1. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions.
2. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners.
3. Use technology, including the internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with
others.
4. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question).
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CCSS of mathematical practice also echo PBL best practices. The math standards set expectations for students to do
real-world problem solving, use mathematical modeling, apply statistical analysis, and communicate their
understanding. For example, mathematically proficient students can apply the mathematics they know to solve
problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace, according to the standards of mathematical practice. Such
applications naturally have a place within high-quality projects that ask students to use mathematics concepts and
procedures in authentic contexts.
NGSS, the new national standards proposed for K-12 science, shift the focus of instruction from simply acquiring content
knowledge to the practice of science skills. Many of the NGSS align with practices common to 21st Century PBL. This
course would target the NGSS’s Science and Engineering Practices section:
1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering),
2. Developing and using models,
3. Planning and carrying out investigations,
4. Analyzing and interpreting data,
5. Using mathematics and computational thinking,
6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
7. Engaging in argument from evidence, and
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.
Therefore, the goal is to give students an opportunity to practice their 21st century learner skills in a PBL elective course
setting further enriches the curriculum they are currently working on in their core classes. Similar courses are earning
statewide recognition from the California Department of Education and are currently being offered across the country,
including The Avalon School in Minnesota, The Aspire Academy in Arizona, and The Gold River Discovery Center in
California.
13. Textbooks:
14. Supplemental Instructional Materials:
Textbooks from 8th grade core classes (history, math, science, and
English). Primary sources selected by the teacher and found by students
should also be incorporated as they apply to the projects.
Buck Institute of Education PBL Design and Planning Sheets
B. COURSE CONTENT
Course Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to expose 8th grade students who are in the elective wheel to project-based learning
experiences that require them to practice their 21st century learner skills, including: critical thinking, proposing
solutions to real-world problems, collaboration, and communication in various forms and medias. These skills are
directly aligned with the CCSS (ELA and Math) and the new NGSS.
Course Outline:
During the course of the 12-week trimester, students will be introduced to and help develop and complete one PBL
experience which is directly tied to one or more of their core courses (science, math, history, and English Language
Arts). The course outline follows the PBL steps put forth by the Buck Institute of Education (information available at
BIE.org) which are Driving Question/Challenge, Need to Know, Inquiry and Innovation, 21st Century Skills, Student Voice
and Choice, Feedback and Revision, and Publicly Presented Product.
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Project-Based Learning Steps:
1. Students are introduced to the concept of PBL and how is it different from traditional learning.
2. Driving Question/Task – Students are presented with the driving question or task with which they are going to
be faced. The questions should be open-ended, understandable, and intriguing to the student. The question
should be developed from current studies in their core classes (science, math, history, and English Language
Arts).
3. Need to Know – Students see the need to gain knowledge, understand concepts, and apply skills in order to
answer the Driving Question and create project products, beginning with an “Entry Event” which generates
interest and curiosity.
4. Inquiry and Innovation – Students are engaged in an extended, rigorous process of asking questions about the
topic for further clarification, using primary resources to find more information about the topic, and developing
answers to background information.
5. 21st Century Competencies – Students build competencies valuable for today’s world, such as problem solving,
critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity/innovation which are explicitly taught and
assessed. These skills are practiced through the creation of the final product.
6. Voice and Choice – Students are allowed to make some choices about the products to be created, how they
work, and how they use their time, guided by the teacher and depending on age level and PBL experience.
7. Feedback and Revision – The project includes processes for students to give and receive feedback on the quality
of their work, leading them to make revisions, or conduct further inquiry.
8. Publicly Presented Product – Students present their work to other people beyond their classmates and teacher.
Instructional Methods and/or Strategies:
This course is both student centered and student driven. The teacher should play the role of facilitator and learning
partner. The teacher is responsible for using the planning forms and rubrics designed by the Buck Institute of Education
to guide instruction and project design. However, students will also be actively participating in the planning and design
of the trimester project. The project steps, assignments, and outcomes should be differentiated as needed to meet the
needs of each individual learner in the classroom.
The following instructional methods and strategies should be included throughout the course of completing the final
project:
1. Project-Based Assessments,
2. Brainstorming,
3. Group Presentations,
4. Class Discussions,
5. Abstracting: a thinking skills that involves summarizing and converting real-world events or ideas into models.
6. Active learning: any approach that engages learners by matching instruction to the learners’ interests,
understanding, and developmental level. Often includes hands-on and authentic activities, and
7. Depth of Knowledge: an approach to ranking learning by the depth of learning and critical thinking required or
accomplished.
Assessment, Including Methods and/or Tools:
This course includes both performance-based assessments and written assessments that can be individual and
collaborative in nature. Students will be graded on formative assessments as outlined by the teacher in the Project
Design: Student Learning Guide planning form created by the Buck Institute of Education as they are working towards
the final product which will serve as the summative assessment. The specific formative and summative assessments
should be created by the teacher and graded for accuracy, completion, and/or by the rubric.
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High School Course Description
1. School/District Information:
2. Course Contact:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Course Title:
Transcript Title/Abbreviation:
Transcript Course Code/Number:
Seeking Honors Distinction:
Subject Area/Category:
CONTACTS
School/District: Chino Valley Unified School District
Street Address: 5130 Riverside Dr., Chino, CA 91710
Phone: (909) 628-1201
Web Site: chino.k12.ca.us
Teacher Contact: Linda L. Zeigler
Position/Title: Teacher
Phone: (909) 606-7540
e-mail: [email protected]
A. COVER PAGE - COURSE ID
Career Exploration and Job Readiness
Career Exp
No
Career Technical Education – elective
6. Grade level(s):
9-12
7. Unit Value:
5 units/one semester – elective
8. Was this course previously approved by
No
UC?
9. Is this course classified as a Career
Yes
Technical Education course:
10. Is this course modeled after an UCNo
approved course?
11. Repeatable for credit?
May be repeated one semester
12. Date of Board Approval:
13. Brief Course Description:
This course will provide students with career and college exploration opportunities, job readiness skills, and post
graduate plans.
14. Prerequisites:
None
15. Context for Course:
California Education Code 51228 maintains each 7-12 grade students have access to a course of study which will
prepare them for career readiness after high school. Through the process of self-exploration and career planning
students will learn how to match personal needs and expectations with satisfying career options. Students will learn
job readiness skills, self-assessment skills, research major and career alternatives, and make decisions based upon
sound factual information utilizing a variety of resources.
16. History of Course Development:
The California Career Technical Education (CTE) Standards for Career Ready Practice describe the fundamental
knowledge and skills that students need to prepare for transition to postsecondary education, career training, or the
workforce.
16. Textbooks:
Jump Start Success Curriculum program.
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17. Supplemental Instructional Materials:
 Computer Lab for use of the district subscribed to Career Cruising program and access to the California Career
Resource Networks career exploration programs including:
 The California Career Center and the California Career Zone
 A series of DVD’s on job readiness skills, and the industry sectors
 Bring Your A Game to Work – from the Center for Work Ethic Dev
B. COURSE CONTENT
Course Purpose:
The purpose of the course is to prepare students for entry-level part time jobs, college and/or a career. It is
recommended for students who are undecided about their future career choices and post-secondary options.
Course Outline:
1. Career interest inventory and skills assessments
2. Goal setting and decision making
3. Career clusters and industry sectors
4. Understanding the workplace laws, regulations, and employment forms
5. Job search strategies and employability skills
6. Job readiness (applications, resumes, references and letters) and interviews
7. Career exploration and occupational outlook
8. Developing a career plan
9. Post-secondary options – college, armed forces trade/tech schools
10. College and job application process
11. Networking
Key Assignments:
Based on the Standards for Career Ready Practice
1. Apply appropriate technical skills and academic knowledge:
 Interest inventories
 Skills and strength assessments
2. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason:
 Job application
 Resume
 Cover and thank you letters
3. Develop an education and career plan aligned with personal goals:
 Goal setting and decision making activities
 Weekly review of one of the industry sectors through DVD’s and online resources
 Career exploration reports and oral presentation
4. Apply technology to enhance productivity:
 Research college and post-secondary options
 Work ethic assessment
 Job search techniques
5. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them:
 Mock interviews
 College and scholarship essays
 Interviewing an industry professional /potential mentor
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6. Practice personal health and understand financial literacy:
 Investigate health clearance needed for specific careers
 Understanding paycheck stubs, managing personal finances
7. Act as a responsible citizen in the workplace and community:
 Completing W-4 and filing taxes
 Workplace etiquette and culture
8. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management:
 A-game work ethics activities on: attitude, attendance, appearance, ambition, accountability, acceptance, and
appreciation
9. Work productively in teams while integrating cultural and global competence:
 In groups create and present career displays on a specific industry sector
 Invite Industry professional as guest speaker
10. Demonstrate creativity and innovation:
 Develop a career portfolio including a career plan
 Create a power point or video presentation on the future of their industry sector
11. Employ valid and reliable research strategies:
 Use Career Cruising, California Career Zone, California Career Center, or U.C. Mentor online
12. Understand the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions:
 Current event reports of the industry sectors in the news
Instructional Methods and/or Strategies:
Various instruction strategies and methods will be used for this course including; direct instruction, online driven
assessments, exploration and research, DVD instruction, and guest speakers. To create a balance between the Career
Exploration and Job Readiness portion of the course, it is recommended that each week a couple days be dedicated to
the Career Exploration instruction and a couple to the Job Readiness instruction, with at least one day a week dedicated
to online research, student self-assessments, and preparation of employment documents (letters, applications, and
resumes).
Assessment Including Methods and/or Tools:
Students will be assessed in various methods including: authentic assessments (job application, resumes, and letters),
oral presentations, research reports, portfolios, test/quizzes, class discussions, and interviews.
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1. School/District Information:
2. Course Contact:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
CONTACTS
School/District: Chino Valley Unified School District
Street Address: 5130 Riverside Dr., Chino, CA 91710
Phone: (909) 628-1201
Web Site: chino.k12.ca.us
Teacher Contact: Maureen Ramstack
Position/Title: Teacher
Phone: (909) 606-7540
e-mail: [email protected]
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Creative Writing
Creative Wrtg
Course Title:
Transcript Title/Abbreviation:
Transcript Course Code/Number:
Seeking Honors Distinction:
No
Subject Area/Category:
English
Grade level(s):
9-12
Unit Value:
5 units per semester/10 credit – elective
Was this course previously approved by
No
UC?
9. Is this course classified as a Career
No
Technical Education course:
10. Is this course modeled after an UCYes
approved course?
11. Repeatable for credit?
Yes
12. Date of Board Approval:
13. Brief Course Description:
The Creative Writing class is an elective course designed to introduce students to character, dialogue, voice, style, and
description in fiction. The course will provide them with the opportunity to study selected short fiction and to work
on stories, poetry, and even screen writing of their own.
14. Prerequisites:
None
15. Context for Course:
Creative Writing aligns to the common core writing anchor standard – writing narratives to develop real, or imagined
experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear sequence. This class will not only help
them with their college application essay, but it will help further their skills in writing across the curriculum.
16. History of Course Development:
The Creative Writing class is an elective course designed to introduce students to all experience fiction, screenwriting,
poetry, fiction, and nonfiction writing. Students will be exposed to various genres and create their own works.
16. Textbooks:
The Practice of Creative Writing by Heather Sellers
B. COURSE CONTENT
Course Purpose:
The purpose of Creative Writing is to both entertain and share human experience, like love or loss. Writers attempt
to get at a truth about humanity through poetics and storytelling.
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Course Outline:
Unit 1: Getting Started - Getting acquainted with one another and the course; autobiographical input; working with
notes; practicing discussion and critique of fiction-writing
Unit 2: Voice - Developing an individual emphasis; pace and style
Unit 3: Descriptive Writing - Scene-making: Sharpening the senses; fashioning a world
Unit 4: Point-of-view - Who tells the story? Owns the story? Making choices about 1st, 2nd and 3rd -person narrative.
Unit 5: Character - Constructing individuals; back-stories; conflict
Unit 6: Dialogue - Writing the authentic, the important and the plausible simultaneously
Unit 7: Plot and Momentum - Patterns of Story; from story to plot; subplots
Unit 8: Genre and Length - Choices that shape the stories we read; what we expect; how we may differ
Unit 9: Theme - What kind of a story will you tell
Unit 10: Re-writing and Editing - Finishing, polishing, re-making, re-telling, expanding, and cutting
Key Assignments:
Students will research, and analyze, a chosen author’s writings and present the information to the class.
 Writing portfolio of student’s best work
 Create a literary magazine.
 Edit and critique fellow students’ work
Instructional Methods and/or Strategies:
Course Outline:
Various instructional strategies and methods will be used including guest speaker, direct instruction, student and
teacher led discussion, research on writing and the journey of writers. We will also return to publishing The Literary
Magazine that had a short life at our school (one publication) and work towards putting together a book of students’
writing that can be displayed in the library. We will be focusing on the following three major areas of study.
Short Story:
This foundational course in short story writing is geared toward creative writing. The course provides students with
the opportunity to delve deeper into the analysis of selected short fiction and to work on stories of their own. Time
is set aside for class discussion of student work as well as for re-writes.
Poetry Writing:
Students explore the genre of poetry in-depth through their own writing and that of published poets. Emphasis is
placed on poetic style, voice and form in the verse, stanza and overall poem. Various styles and forms of poetry are
examined, from free verse and ballad style to the quatrain, haiku, and sonnet. Students learn about and practice with
rhyming structures, meter, metaphor, and imagery. They often work on one or more poems from drafting through
final revisions with input from the class and instructor.
Playwriting:
The study of playwriting involves many of the same focuses as short story writing, such as dialogue, character and
plot. Lectures about the playwright's craft are combined with writing exercises and analysis of selected plays. Staged
readings of student work help beginning playwrights see how plays come across in a performance setting.
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Assessment Including Methods and/or Tools:
 Project based assignments – writing notebook
 Tutorials- peer reading and response during peer critique sessions
 Class discussions
 Author research presentations
 Outside reading
 Daily writing
 Journals
 Genre research project
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1. School/District Information:
2. Course Contact:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
CONTACTS
School/District: Chino Valley Unified School District
Street Address: 5130 Riverside Dr., Chino, CA 91710
Phone: (909) 628-1201
Web Site: chino.k12.ca.us
Teacher Contact: Karen Reyes and Eric Myers
Position/Title: Teacher
Phone: (909) 606-7540
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
A. COVER PAGE - COURSE ID
Foundations of Social Studies and Literacy
Social Studies and Literacy
Course Title:
Transcript Title/Abbreviation:
Transcript Course Code/Number:
Seeking Honors Distinction:
No
Subject Area/Category:
Social Studies
Grade level(s):
9-12
Unit Value:
5 units/one semester – elective
Was this course previously approved by
No
UC?
9. Is this course classified as a Career
No
Technical Education course:
10. Is this course modeled after an UCNo
approved course?
11. Repeatable for credit?
No
12. Date of Board Approval:
13. Brief Course Description:
Students in grade 9 will explore concepts in social studies, geography, research and literacy. Six weeks will be devoted
to geography. Six weeks will be devoted to literacy training across disciplines, and computer skills. Six weeks will be
devoted to foundations in history, government, and economics.
14. Prerequisites: None
None
15. Context for Course:
To provide freshman students with a foundation in social studies and literacy for future high school success.
16. History of Course Development:
With the shift to Common Core, students need a foundation in literacy for more than just English. The shifts in literacy
and foundational literacy skills are being addressed in freshman English and the freshman science course. The
freshman year includes a semester geography course, but the way the current course is written does not specifically
address the shifts that are occurring in social science literacy courses. The geography content from the previous
geography course was condensed down to essential content, and specific social science literacy elements were added.
The course also includes a unit designed to help students think like social scientists by introducing overarching patterns
that connect units of study in World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Economics. This course will provide a
better foundation in literacy, social studies, and viewing the world through lens of a social scientist than the previous
geography course.
16. Textbooks:
McDougal Littell World Geography.
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17. Supplemental Instructional Materials:
Primary and Secondary Sources for U.S. and World History. Study
skills and literacy materials. Maps.
Websites:
Purdue Online Writing Lab: https://owl.english.purdue.edu
Portions of The CHHS English Department Handbook
Portions of Expository Reading Writing Course, grades 9-11 modules
and the senior year rhetorical grammar sections
B. COURSE CONTENT
Course Purpose:
To provide 9th grade students with a foundation in literacy and Social Studies. To familiarize them with maps, Social
Studies concepts, and skills to analyze and write in different disciplines.
Course Outline:
Unit I. Geography: 6 weeks
Standard 1: Students will analyze maps.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of maps.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the different types of maps and the advantages and
disadvantages of each.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to use different types of maps.
 Students will analyze the Physical Geography of the Earth.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical structure of the Earth.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of landforms.
Standard 2 - Students will analyze the geography of the United States and Canada.
 Students will analyze the physical geography of the United States and Canada.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of landforms of the region.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the sub-regions of the United States.
Standard 3 - Students will analyze the geography of Latin America.
 Students will analyze the physical geography of Latin America.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of landforms and resources
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the sub-regions of Latin America, including: Mexico, Central
America, the Caribbean, Spanish speaking South America, and Brazil.
 Students will analyze issues facing the region today.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the major issues of the region.
Standard 4 - Students will analyze the geography of Europe.
 Students will analyze the physical geography of Europe.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of landforms of the region.
 Students will analyze the Human Geography of Europe.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the sub-regions of Europe, including: Mediterranean Europe,
Western Europe, Northern Europe, and Eastern Europe.
 Students will analyze issues facing the region today.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the major issues of the region.
Standard 5 - Students will analyze the geography of Africa.
 Students will analyze the physical geography of Africa.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of landforms of the region.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the sub-regions of Africa, including: East Africa, North Africa,
West Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa.
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 Students will analyze issues facing the region today.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the major geographical issues of the region.
Standard 6 - Students will analyze the geography of the Middle East.
 Students will analyze the physical geography of Middle East.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of landforms of the region.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the sub-regions of Southwest Asia, including: the Arabian
Peninsula, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Northeast.
 Students will analyze issues facing the region today.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the major geographical issues of the region.
Standard 7 - Students will analyze the geography of Asia.
 Students will analyze the physical geography of South Asia.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of landforms of the region.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the sub-regions of South Asia, including: India, Pakistan and
Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, and Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
 Students will analyze issues facing the region today.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the major issues of the regions of Asia.
Standard 8- Common Core Standards: Speaking and Listening, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas.
 Students will research, create a presentation, and present to the class.
 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically (using appropriate eye
contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation) such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and
the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose (e.g., argument, narrative,
informative, response to literature presentations), audience, and task.
 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in
presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate.
Unit II. Literacy and Computer Skills: 6 weeks
Standard 1: Students will develop the skills necessary for library and computer research proficiency.
 Students will become skilled in the use of the dictionary, encyclopedia and other reference books.
 Students will use the index of a reference book to quickly find information.
 Students will demonstrate how to use credible sources that support their theses when writing research papers.
 Students will learn the skills necessary to complete research-based assignments.
 Students will brainstorm before beginning a research assignment utilizing various techniques such as listing,
clustering, mapping and brainstorming in a group.
 Students will make note cards to organize and summarize the information found.
 Students will outline an assigned reading passage.
 Students will discuss the passage to determine themes, meaning and context clues.
 Students will become proficient in the use of the Internet as a research tool.
 Students will use the Internet to find resources on an assigned topic.
 Students will summarize the information from various Internet sites to complete a short report on an assigned
topic.
 Students will use a Boolean search to refine an internet search on a topic.
 Students will explain the types of internet sources and evaluate the reliability each source.
 Students will learn various study skills in completing reading assignments to determine the one that is most
useful for them.
 Students will underline important information in an assigned reading passage.
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Students will summarize a reading passage.
Students will identify the main idea of reading passages.
Students will review information from a reading passage orally to aid in improving long-term memory and
reinforce the original reading.
 Students will increase typing proficiency.
 Students will increase typing speed and accuracy.
Standard 2: Students will understand the difference between writing for social studies, science, and English.
 Students will analyze different types of writing skills for each content area.
 Students will cite specific evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such
features as the date and origin of the information.
 Students will explain the difference between primary and secondary sources, as well as the effect of using each
type of resource in research, by comparing and contrasting treatments of the same topic in several primary
and secondary sources.
 Students will determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source and provide an
accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
 Students will cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the
precise details of explanations or descriptions.
 Students will determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of
a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
 Students will write in response to informational sources, drawing evidence from the text to support analysis
and reflection as well as to describe what they have learned.
 Students will identify the types of evidence used in writing for different academic areas (English, science, and
social science).
Standard 3: Common Core Standards: Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical
Subjects.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of writing for a purpose and audience.
 Students will draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
 Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
 Students will write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
 Students will write short pieces of writing that include the appropriate style and type and amount of evidence
for English, science, and social science courses.
 Students will write historically viable perspectives in their analyses.
 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of
how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
Unit III. Foundations of High School Social Studies: 6 weeks
Standard 1: Students will understand the purpose and role of government in society and the different types of
governments that have evolved around the world.
 Students will analyze the role of government.
 Students will be able to explain what a government is and what a constitution is.
 Students will be able to explain the role and purpose of government.
 Students will be able to explain what a constitution is.
 Students will analyze the different types of governments around the world and throughout history.
 Students will demonstrate understanding of the difference between a monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship,
republic, and democracy.
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Students will analyze the role of the Enlightenment in development of political ideas.
Students will understand what the Enlightenment was.
Students will understand the effects of the Enlightenment on how people viewed society and government and
how they started to think in new ways.
 Students will understand the role of philosophers in how people began to view the role of government.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the influence of philosophers on the political ideas in the
American colonies.
Standard 2: Students will understand why the American Revolution happened and the effects it had on the U.S.
Government.
 Students will analyze the reasons for the American Revolution.
Standard 3: Students will understand the different types of economic systems.
 Students will analyze the different types of economic systems around the world.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of different types of economic systems that are found around the
world and throughout history.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the type of economy found in the United States.
Standard 4: Students will review the major components of the U.S. Constitution.
 Students will analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established
by the U.S. Constitution.
 Discuss articles I, II, and III of the Constitution that establishes the three branches of government.
 Discuss Articles IV-VII of the Constitution that provide guidelines for the government as it relates to the people
and the Constitution itself.
 Discuss the Amendments and their role in providing flexibility for a changing society.
Standard 5: Common Core Standards; Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies
 Students will demonstrate analytical reading skills.
 Students will cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to
such features as the date and origin of the information.
 Students will determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
 Students will analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused
later ones or simply preceded them.
 Students will determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary
describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social science.
 Students will compare the point of view of two or more authors for how they treat the same or similar topics,
including which details they include and emphasize in their respective accounts.
Key Assignments:
Geography: Map activities, quizzes, research project, and presentation.
Literacy, Study Skills, and Computer Skills: Typing drills, computer research, and writing assignments.
High School Social Studies Foundations: Small group work, defining key terms, quizzes, reading assignments, writing.
Instructional Methods and/or Strategies:
Direct instruction, small group work, and activities based instruction.
Assessment Including Methods and/or Tools:
Written tests (multiple choice, matching, and short answer), writing (different types of writing), projects, presentations.
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1. School/District Information:
2. Course Contact:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
CONTACTS
School/District: Chino Valley Unified School District
Street Address: 5130 Riverside Dr., Chino, CA 91710
Phone: (909) 628-1201
Web Site: chino.k12.ca.us
Teacher Contact: Keane Misawa
Position/Title: Teacher
Phone: (909) 606-7540
E-mail: [email protected]
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Media Studies
Media Studies
Course Title:
Transcript Title/Abbreviation:
Transcript Course Code/Number:
Seeking Honors Distinction:
No
Subject Area/Category:
Visual Performing Arts
Grade level(s):
11-12
Unit Value:
5 units per semester/10 credits - elective
Was this course previously approved by
Yes
UC?
9. Is this course classified as a Career
No
Technical Education course:
10. Is this course modeled after an UCYes
approved course?
11. Repeatable for credit?
Yes
12. Date of Board Approval:
13. Brief Course Description:
Media Studies is designed to develop an awareness and basic understanding historical, political, and cultural nature of the
motion picture, television, and radio art forms. Classroom instruction will emphasize auditory and visual experiences of
cinematic arts, as well as television, and radio models. Furthermore, learning experiences will focus upon an increased
analysis and appreciation of media as art and its political impact through evaluation and analysis of its inherently aesthetic
qualities. The course meets the visual performing arts (f) requirements of the University of California.
14. Prerequisites:
Teacher recommendation.
15. Context for Course:
This class provides an introduction to the narrative and stylistic techniques used in filmmaking, television, and radio in order
to more fully understand how meaning is constructed, conveyed, and interpreted. In a participatory lecture and projectbased format, students will critically explore thought-provoking forms of media and the creative approaches behind them,
actively engaging with each work and developing their own informed perspective through lectures, facilitated discussion,
readings, class projects and activities, and online podcasts and video-logs. You will also explore areas and aspects of film
criticism like genre studies, mythic structures, comparative politics, and postmodernism.
16. History of Course Development:
This course is aligned with the California State Standards for Media Literacy (Language Arts, Social Studies, Health/Prevention)
and Visual Performing Arts.
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16. Textbooks:
17. Supplemental Instructional Materials:
 130 Projects to get you into Film-making by Elliot Grove
 The Five C’s of Cinematography by Joseph Mascelli
 Film Directing Shot by Shot Visualization from Concept to Screen by
Steven D. Katz.
Supplemental Material will be provided by instructor, as well as through
digital lessons.
B. COURSE CONTENT
Course Purpose:
Students will have a deeper understanding of the following:
 Use cross-curricular knowledge to have a deeper understanding of various forms of media as works of art and
persuasion, as well as playing a role in shaping culture and politics in our society and beyond.
 Identify visual structures and functions of cinematic art using the language of the visual arts.
 Create original cinematic, auditory or print art based on personal experiences or responses to course of study, history,
and current events. (Creating film, radio shows, podcasts, etc.)
 Develop skills in the visual arts and appreciation for using the visual and auditory arts in lifelong learning.
 Understanding the techniques used to persuade audiences through various forms of media.
Course Outline:
Semester 1:
 Introduction: Film and the traditional arts and humanities
 Film Genres
 Horror/Sci-Fi/Fantasy
 Animations
 Comedy
 Musical
 Western
 Melodrama
 Drama
 Action/Adventure
Semester 2:
Filmmaking: The Technical Process:
 Story and Scrip
 As structural processes
 As an artistic expressions
 Cinematography and mise en scene
 As a technological process
 As an artistic process
 Sound
 As a technological process
 As an artistic process
 Editing
 As a technological process
 As an artistic process
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Filmmaking: The Creative Human Process
 The Director
 As coordinator
 As artist
 The Actor
 As cast member
 As total performer
 As creative artist
 The Contemporary Filmmaker
 As entertainer
 As historian
 As prophet
 As social commentator
Filmmaking: The Critics Speak
 The Function of Criticism
 The Elements of Film Criticism
Key Assignments:
 Media response activity,
 Bi-monthly projects based on course of study,
 Outside of school viewing of MEDIA with report,
 Small and large group discussions,
 Objective and written response quizzes and tests, and
 Research project focusing on specific eras, films, genres, or filmmaking.
Instructional Methods and/or Strategies:
For each unit of study, the instructor shall incorporate but not be limited to the following instructional strategies:
 Lecture notes,
 Film studies video viewings,
 Discussions,
 Aligned reading in text and outside sources,
 “Across the curriculum” guest instructors and performers,
 Guest speakers from the film, television and radio industry,
 Field trips to theaters, major film studios and production companies, sound studios, television studios and major
radio broadcast companies, and
 Film and television, viewing, as well as listening to radio shows and visiting local college campuses where Media
Studies / Film, television and radio are offered. (USC, CSU Long Beach, Art Center of Los Angeles, etc.)
Assessment Including Methods and/or Tools:
For each unit of study, the instructor shall incorporate, but not be limited to, the following tools for assessing student
learning:
 Small and large group discussion
 Objective and written response quizzes and tests
 Individual, small and large group projects involving academic and creative processes
 Research projects focusing upon specific eras, films, genres, or filmmakers
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Final Exams:
Semester 1 – Essay exam focusing upon the analysis of a film selected by the instructor. The content of this analysis shall
incorporate the five units of “Filmmaking: the Technical Process”.
Semester 2 – A project wherein the student analyzes a film approved by the instructor. As part of both the written and oral
aspects, the student shall articulate his/her findings from the film in regard to each unit of the “Filmmaking: the Creative
Human Process”.
OR
A project wherein the student, as part of a small group, integrates and demonstrates all units studied throughout the year
(“Filmmaking: the Technical Process” and “Filmmaking: the Creative Human Process”). Each group shall do this by creating a
15-minute film production.
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Norm Enfield, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
Julian Rodriguez, Director, Assessment and Instructional Technology
Don Jones, Director, Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
SUBJECT:
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN BALDY VIEW
REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM AND THE CHINO
VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
==================================================================
BACKGROUND
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program offers career technical education to Chino
Valley Unified School District students. Classes are designed to provide students with
hands-on technical training in various career fields.
The member districts entered into the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) in April 1972. Baldly
View ROP and all member districts have agreed to amend the existing JPA and
supersede all prior agreements. This agreement ensures that each member district will
receive the same level of service currently being provide by the ROP.
Program specific contracts and a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2015/2016
school year between Baldy View ROP and the District will be presented to the Board of
Education for approval at a later date.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the Joint Powers Agreement between
the Baldy View Regional Occupational Program and the Chino Valley Unified School
District.
FISCAL IMPACT
An estimated increase of $550,000.00 from $1.35 million to $1.9 million to the General
fund.
WMJ:NE:JR:DJ:smr
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
This agreement, entered into ____day of ____, 2015 is entered into by and between the
following parties:
Chaffey Joint Union High School District;
Chino Valley Unified School District;
Claremont Unified School District; and
Upland Unified School District (hereinafter collectively “Member Districts”)
Recitals
A.
On April 11, 1972, the Member Districts originally entered into a Joint Powers
Agreement for the creation of the Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
The agreement has
been amended several times over the years. The parties hereto now desire to amend and supersede all
prior agreements;
B.
In addition to the objective of carrying out the intent of the legislature as declared in
Sections 52300 through 52334 of the Education Code, it is the desire of the parties to this agreement to
provide herein for the continuation of a regional occupational program which shall provide career
technical education to (a) high school students attending Member Districts schools in order to provide
them with economically useful employment skills; and (b) adult or high school students not attending
Member District schools who may attend on a space available basis through a fee for service;
C.
The development, organization and implementation of career technical education is of
such magnitude that it is necessary for the Member Districts to join together in this Joint Powers
Agreement in order to accomplish the purposes hereinafter set forth; and
D.
The agencies participating in this Joint Powers Agreement are legally authorized under
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Sections 52300 to 52334 of the Education Code and Sections 6500 et. seq. of the Government Code to
perform the responsibilities relative to career technical education hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows:
1.
ESTABLISHMENT OF AND NAME OF THE JOINT POWERS ENTITY. Through
the adoption of this agreement, a separate public entity shall continue to operate as “Baldy View ROP”
(hereinafter “BVROP”).
2.
PARTIES TO AGREEMENT. The parties to this agreement are the school districts
identified above as “Member Districts” and those admitted as members in the future pursuant to
paragraph 7 hereof.
3.
PURPOSE OF BVROP. It shall be the purpose and responsibility of BVROP to
provide career technical education and/or advanced training and support services to high school
students and adults residing within the Member Districts.
4.
TERM OF AGREEMENT. This agreement shall become effective and binding when
approved by the Governing Boards of each Member District and the execution of this agreement by an
authorized signatory of each Member District. This agreement shall continue in effect until terminated
as provided herein.
5.
ROP COMMISSION. BVROP shall be governed by a body to be known as the “ROP
Commission” consisting of one representative from each Member District. The Governing Board of
each Member District shall appoint one (1) member of their respective Governing Board to serve as a
member of the ROP Commission. This representative shall serve at the pleasure of the Governing
Board appointing the member. Each such Governing Board shall appoint another of its members to
serve as an alternate with full voting privileges to act as a member of the ROP Commission during the
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absence of a regular member. In the event of a vacancy, the district Governing Board having the
appointment shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(a)
Term of Office.
The term of office for members serving on the ROP
Commission shall be two (2) years. Members may serve for more than one term.
(b)
Scope of Powers. The ROP Commission shall be wholly separate and apart
from the Governing Boards of the Member Districts and BVROP shall be wholly separate and apart
from said Member Districts. The ROP Commission shall have the power and authority to exercise any
power common to the Governing Boards of the Member Districts, provided that the same are in
furtherance of the objectives of this agreement as contained in the recitals set forth above. The powers
and authority of the ROP Commission shall continue until termination of this agreement. Pursuant to
Section 6509 of the California Government Code, the exercise of the aforesaid powers of the ROP
Commission shall be consistent with the manner of exercising such powers by a school district of San
Bernardino County and Los Angeles County except as otherwise provided in this agreement. The ROP
Commission shall enact and adopt rules or by-laws, which are consistent with this agreement for the
orderly transaction of the business for the program.
(c)
Statement of Public Agency. The ROP Commission shall comply with the
provisions of Section 53051 of the California Government Code requiring the filing of a statement
with the Secretary of the State of California.
(d)
Meetings. The ROP Commission shall hold a minimum of six (6) regular
meetings each year. The hour, time, and place for each such regular meetings shall be fixed annually
by resolution and shall be publicly posted as required by law in a public place to be designated by the
ROP Commission. The ROP Commission may also hold special meetings. All meetings of the ROP
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Commission shall be called, held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the
Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code, (Sections 54950 et seq.), and augmented by further rules of
the ROP Commission not inconsistent therewith. Except as permitted by law, all meetings of the ROP
Commission shall be open and public. The ROP Commission shall keep or cause to be kept minutes
of its meetings, and shall promptly transmit to the Governing Board of each Member District true and
correct copies of the minutes of each meeting.
(e)
Officers and Employees. The ROP Commission shall annually elect a president
and vice president. The ROP Commission shall appoint, fix, and pay the compensation of a chief
executive officer to serve as the administrator, who shall not be a member of the ROP Commission.
The chief executive officer shall serve as secretary to the ROP Commission. Pursuant to Government
Code, Section 6505.1, the chief executive officer is hereby designated as the person who has charge of
all property of BVROP. The chief executive officer shall file and maintain an official bond in an
amount as to be determined by the ROP Commission to cover the chief executive officer and
subordinates who handle or have access to property of BVROP. The cost of said bond is a charge
against BVROP funds.
(1)
Treasurer. The Treasurer of the ROP Commission and the auditor-
controller of said Commission shall be the Treasurer and Auditor-Controller respectively of the County
of San Bernardino.
(2)
Other Officers and Employees. The ROP Commission may appoint any
other officer or employees, employ or retain the services of other organizations and individuals as it
may deem necessary or appropriate, and fix and pay their compensation.
(f)
Voting. The presence of a majority of the ROP Commission members shall be
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required in order to constitute a quorum for the conduct or transaction of business. No action shall be
valid unless a majority of the Commission members present concur therein by their votes.
(g)
Fiscal Duties and Responsibilities.
(1)
Handling Funds. The ROP Commission shall have all powers and
authority vested in a school district of San Bernardino County and Los Angeles County to receive,
accept, and expend or disburse funds by contract or otherwise, for purposes consistent with the
provisions hereof and shall have the duty to maintain at all times a complete and accurate system of
accounting for said funds. All expenditures of funds shall be authorized by the ROP Commission.
The ROP Commission may contract with one of the Member Districts or a County Superintendent of
Schools to act as fiscal officer, and/or to perform business function including, but not limited to
accounting, payroll, and credentials.
(2)
Budget. The ROP Commission shall annually adopt a budget for each
fiscal year which is prepared in accordance with the applicable provision of the California Education
Code. The proposed budget shall be prepared under the direction of the BVROP Superintendent and
shall reflect the career technical education needs of the Member Districts as determined by the ROP
Commission. BVROP’S budget shall be filed with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of
Schools in accordance with the Education Code 42127. A copy of the budget shall be provided to each
Member District upon adoption.
6.
REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL. Each Member District shall appoint one district
administrator to serve as its representative for the District Representative Council. Each Member
District shall also provide a qualified employee to serve as the career technician for each
comprehensive, continuation, and alternative school site. Expectations, duties, and responsibilities will
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be articulated in annual participation incentive and services contract.
7.
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS. Any local educational agency (“LEA”) seeking to join
BVROP shall do so by submitting a formal resolution from its Governing Board requesting admission.
The resolution shall be submitted to the BVROP Superintendent with a copy to the President of the
BVROP Commission. The resolution will then be considered by the ROP Commission at its next
regularly scheduled meeting. Any LEA seeking admission to BVROP must include in its resolution a
statement acknowledging and agreeing to adhere to all policies, procedures, and practices of BVROP.
8.
FUNDING FORMULA-BASE FUNDING ALLOCATION. Beginning in the 2015-16
school year, BVROP shall receive annual operating funds from each Member District in an amount
that is equal to the agreed upon base revenue limit ($3,582.52) plus the funded cost of living
adjustment (COLA), if any, that is included in the adopted state budget and multiplied by the average
of the Member District’s previous two years average daily attendance (ADA) attributable to BVROP.
In determining the annual contribution of each Member District, the parties hereto shall be guided by
the common desire to maintain programs at the same level or higher when compared to the year before.
(a)
Schedule of Payments. Concurrently with the adoption of the annual budget,
the ROP Commission shall adopt an annual schedule of payments consistent with the state
apportionment schedule applicable to the Member Districts concerning the payment by each
Member District of its respective operating funds obligation. BVROP will provide invoices for
payment to each Member District.
(b)
Payments to Member Districts with Direct Operated Programs. BVROP will
provide payment to each Member District an amount equal to eighty (80) percent of the agreed upon
BVROP revenue limit for each district operated program (DOP) course offerings up to the DOP ADA
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cap.
(c)
Participation Incentive. BVROP will annually provide a participation incentive
to each Member District in an amount based on a per unit value (PUV) to be memorialized in a
memorandum of understanding approved by the Governing Board of each Member District and the
ROP Commission.
(d)
Payment of DOP and Participation Incentive. Payment of the DOP course
offerings and Participation Incentive based upon submitted ADA shall be made within 60 days of the
conclusion of each quarter.
(e)
Class Offerings. The base level of instructional hours provided by BVROP
shall be established at the beginning of the 2015-16 school year and will be memorialized in a
memorandum of understanding, approved by the Governing Board of each Member District and the
ROP Commission.
(f)
Priority for Use of BVROP Facilities. Member Districts shall have priority over
all others for use of BVROP facilities that are not needed for BVROP programs.
(g)
Other Servicers that May Be Provided. BVROP may offer other classes and
services as may be approved by the ROP Commission.
(h)
Contributions. Without in any way limiting the powers otherwise provided for
in this agreement or by statute, the ROP Commission shall have the power and authority to receive,
accept, and utilize the services of personnel offered by any Member District, or their representatives or
agents; to receive, accept, and utilize property, real or personal, from any Member District, or their
agents or representatives; to receive, hold, dispose of, construct, operate and maintain buildings and
other improvements; and to receive, accept, expend and disburse funds by contract or otherwise, for
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purposes consistent with the provisions of this agreement, which funds may be provided by any
Member District, or their agents or representatives.
(i)
Audit. The fiscal transactions of BVROP shall be audited annually by a firm of
licensed certified public accountants to be approved by the ROP Commission. Any costs of the audit,
including contracts with, or employment of, certified public accountants in making such audit shall be
borne by BVROP.
(j)
Insurance. The ROP Commission shall prescribe all necessary insurance to
provide coverage for all BVROP property, for liability of the members of the ROP Commission,
BVROP, its administrators, employees, and agents while acting in the scope of their authority, and for
other coverage as may be necessary to protect the interests of BVROP.
9.
LIABILITY OF MEMBER DISTRICTS. No debt or liability of BVROP shall be a
debt or liability of any Member District.
10.
WITHDRAWAL.
Any Member District of BVROP that desires to withdraw its
membership must send a letter to the BVROP Superintendent with a copy to the President of the ROP
Commission at least 12 months (one full year) prior to the end of the fiscal year preceding when
withdrawal is sought. The letter of intent to withdraw must state the grounds upon which the request to
withdraw is based. The BVROP Superintendent and staff will attempt to address and resolve any
issues which led to the request to withdraw. If the issues are resolved, the Member District that desires
to withdraw must rescind its request for withdrawal in writing to the ROP Commission. As a
condition of withdrawal, all obligations owed to BVROP must be satisfied prior to the effective date of
withdrawal.
In the event a Member District withdraws from this agreement, all obligations between
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the withdrawing Member District and BVROP shall be discharged through a transfer of real and/or
personal property and/or funds within a fair and reasonable time following the termination of the
withdrawing Member District's agreement with BVROP. The ROP Commission shall decide whether
it wishes to purchase any or all of the withdrawing Member District's pro-rata share of the total
tangible assets of the ROP Commission. If the ROP Commission so decides, it shall pay the
withdrawing Member District its pro-rata share. If the ROP Commission does not wish to purchase the
withdrawing Member District's pro-rata share of the total tangible assets, the withdrawing Member
District may accept tangible assets in the amount equal to their pro-rata share. The amount of real
and/or personal property and/or funds to be transferred shall be computed by determining the
withdrawing Member District's pro-rata share of the current fair market value of the total tangible
assets of the ROP Commission.
The BVROP Superintendent will appoint an independent party to determine the
fair market value of all capital outlay items inventoried to BVROP but housed in the territory of the
withdrawing Member District and in making such determination, the BVROP Superintendent will
follow existing BVROP policy regarding disposition of equipment. Following a determination of the
fair market value of all capital outlay items housed in the territory of the withdrawing Member District,
the withdrawing Member District will be afforded an opportunity to purchase all or part of the
inventory utilizing withdrawing Member District funds other than BVROP revenue. Any items not
purchased by the withdrawing Member District will be inventoried by BVROP and disposed of
according to established BVROP policy.
Capital outlay equipment purchased by Member District’s ROP monies remains
the property of the district.
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Once agreement is reached between the withdrawing Member District and
BVROP, the BVROP Superintendent will submit the formal request to the ROP Commission for
consideration. The ROP Commission will then act upon the request for withdrawal at its next regularly
scheduled meeting.
The ROP Commission’s approval of request for withdrawal will then be
forwarded to the California Department of Education for its information.
11.
DISSOLUTION (DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY AND FUNDS). In the event of the
dissolution of BVROP, the complete rescission or other final termination of this agreement by all
districts then a party hereto, any property interest remaining in BVROP following a discharge of all
obligations, shall be distributed to the Member Districts in proportion to the contributions made to
BVROP by such parties.
12.
AMENDMENTS. This agreement may be amended by an affirmative vote of the
Governing Boards constituting two-thirds of the Member Districts. Any such amendment shall be
effective upon the date of final execution thereof by two-thirds (2/3) of all of the parties then
represented on said ROP Commission.
13.
SEVERABILITY. Should any portion, term, condition, or provision of this agreement
be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the State
of California, or be otherwise rendered unenforceable or ineffectual, the validity of the remaining
portions, terms, conditions, and provisions shall not be affected thereby.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Member District has caused this Agreement to be duly executed by
their authorized officers on the dates set forth herein below.
Dated:______________
CHAFFEY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
By:
______________________, Title
Dated:______________
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
By:________________________________________
________________________, Title
Dated:______________
CLAREMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
By_______________________________________
_________________________, Title
Dated:______________
UPLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
By___________________________________
______________________, Title
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EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES
Chino Valley Unified School District
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY:
Patricia M. Miller, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Stephanie Johnson, Director, Student Support Services
SUBJECT:
STUDENT EXPULSION CASES 14/15-23 AND 14/15-30
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BACKGROUND
The Board of Education has established policies and standards of behavior in order to
promote learning and protect the safety and well-being of all students. When these
policies and standards are violated, it may be necessary to suspend or expel a student
from regular classroom instruction.
Expulsion is an action taken by the Board for severe or prolonged breaches of discipline
by a student. Except for single acts of a grave nature, expulsion is used only when there
is a history of misconduct, when other forms of discipline, including suspension, have
failed to bring about proper conduct, or when the student's presence causes a
continuing danger to him/herself or others.
A student may be expelled only by the Board of Education. The Board shall expel, as
required by law, any student found to have committed certain offenses listed in
Education Code 48915.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the recommendation of the Expulsion Hearing Administrative Panel, it is
recommended the Board of Education approve the student expulsion cases 14/15-23
and 14/15-30.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
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Chino Valley Unified School District
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY:
Patricia M. Miller, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
SUBJECT:
SCHOOL-SPONSORED TRIPS
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BACKGROUND
The Board of Education recognizes that school-sponsored trips are an important
component of a student’s development and supplement and enrich the classroom
learning experience. School-sponsored trips may be conducted in connection with the
District’s course of study or school related social, educational, cultural, athletic, school
band activities, or other extracurricular or cocurricular activities. Resources will be
identified and established at the school site to assist economically disadvantaged
students in obtaining funding for field trips and, in some cases, student travel.
Field trips that require overnight stay or are in excess of 250 miles (one way) require
board approval.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the following school-sponsored
trips:
School-Sponsored Trips
Site: Wickman ES
Event: Outdoor Science School
Place: Lake Arrowhead, CA
Chaperone Ratio: 125 students/5 chaperones
plus camp counselors at 10 to 1 ratio
Site: Chino Hills HS
Event: Boys Basketball State Championship
Place: Berkeley, CA
Chaperone Ratio: 16 students/10 chaperones
Date
Fiscal Impact
January 12-15, 2016
Cost: $260.00 per student
Funding Source: Parents
March 26-27, 2015
Cost: $325.00 per student
Funding Source: District
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School-Sponsored Trips
Site: Don Lugo HS
Event: Fresno State Field Day
Place: Fresno, CA
Chaperone Ratio: 9 students/3 chaperones
Site: Don Lugo HS
Event: State FFA Judging Finals
Place: San Luis Obispo, CA
Chaperone Ratio: 4 students/2 chaperones
Date
Fiscal Impact
April 17-21, 2015
Cost: $330.00 per student
Funding Source: Parents
May 1-2, 2015
Cost: $87.00 per student
Funding Source: Parents
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
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Chino Valley Unified School District
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Patricia M. Miller, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Anne Ingulsrud, Director, Special Education
SUBJECT:
WAIVER OF REQUIREMENT TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM CASE 15-38
===================================================================
BACKGROUND
Senate Bill 1476 requires a school principal to submit to the governing board of the
school district a request for a waiver of the requirement to successfully pass the high
school exit examination for a pupil with a disability who has taken the high school exit
exam with modifications that alter what the test measures and has received the
equivalent of a passing score on one or both subject matter parts of the exam.
This waiver can be granted if the principal certifies that the pupil has all of the following:
• A current Individualized Education Plan that requires modifications to be provided
to the pupil when taking the high school exit exam.
• High school level coursework either satisfactorily completed or in progress in a
high school level curriculum sufficient to have attained the skills and knowledge
otherwise needed to pass the high school exit exam.
• An individual score report for the pupil showing that the pupil has received the
equivalent of a passing score (350) on the high school exit exam while using a
modification that fundamentally alters what the high school exit exam measures.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the waiver of requirement to
successfully pass the California High School Exit Exam Case 15-38.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
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Chino Valley Unified School District
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Patricia M. Miller, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Laurel Mullally, Ed.D., Director, Health Services/Child Development
SUBJECT:
PROCLAMATION
APRIL 2015
FOR
ALCOHOL
AWARENESS
MONTH,
=========================================================================
BACKGROUND
Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States; 17.6
million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence
along with several million more who engage in risky, binge-drinking patterns that could
lead to alcohol problems. More than half of all adults have a family history of alcoholism
or problem drinking, and more than 7 million children live in a household where at least
one parent is dependent on or has abused alcohol.
Reducing underage drinking requires community-based efforts to monitor the activities
of youth and decrease youth access to alcohol. Publications by the Surgeon General
and the Institute of Medicine outlined many prevention strategies that require actions on
the national, state, and local levels, such as enforcement of minimum legal drinking age
laws, national media campaigns targeting youth and adults, increasing alcohol excise
taxes, reducing youth exposure to alcohol advertising, and development of
comprehensive community-based programs
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education adopt the proclamation for Alcohol
Awareness Month, April 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
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Chino Valley Unified School District
Proclamation
Alcohol Awareness Month
April 2015
WHEREAS, since 1987 the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence, Inc. has designated April as Alcohol Awareness Month;
WHEREAS, Alcohol Awareness Month was established as a nationwide effort to
increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma and encourage local
communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues;
WHEREAS, this year’s theme, “For the Health of It: Early Education on
Alcoholism and Addiction,” aims to educate people about the treatment and prevention
of alcoholism, particularly among our youth, and the benefits of providing early
education giving a better understanding of the impact that alcohol can have on their
lives;
WHEREAS, alcohol use by young people is extremely dangerous, both to
themselves and to society, and is directly associated with traffic fatalities, violence,
suicide, educational failure, alcohol overdose, and other problem behaviors, even for
those who may never develop a dependence or addiction;
WHEREAS, alcohol is the number one drug of choice for America’s youth, and is
more likely to kill young people than all illegal drugs combined; and
WHEREAS, reducing underage drinking is critical to securing a healthy future for
America’s youth and requires a cooperative effort from parents, schools, community
organizations, business leaders, government agencies, the entertainment industry,
alcohol manufacturers/retailers, and young people themselves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the Chino
Valley Unified School District does hereby proclaim that April 2015 is Alcohol
Awareness Month. We call upon all citizens, parents, governmental agencies,
businesses, and schools in Chino Valley Unified School District to support efforts that
encourage youth to be alcohol free.
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
Secretary, Board of Education
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Patricia M. Miller, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Laurel Mullally, Ed.D., Director, Health Services/Child Development
SUBJECT:
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY ON
MAY 6, 2015
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BACKGROUND
Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses.
National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role
of nurses in the educational setting. We celebrate on the Wednesday within National
Nurse Week which, is May 6 through May 12.
In the United States more than 76,000 school nurses are stepping up to meet the new
challenges facing today’s students and improving the health and academic success of
all students. National School Nurse Day accentuates the school nurse’s vital role in
promoting wellness to ensure healthy futures. It is absolutely essential that the entire
school community work with the school nurse to stay informed on public health issues,
the latest research, and policy that affects the health, well-being and safety of our
students.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education adopt the proclamation for National
School Nurse Day on May 6, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
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Chino Valley Unified School District
Proclamation
National School Nurse Day
May 6, 2015
WHEREAS, children are the future and, by investing in them today, we are
ensuring our world for tomorrow;
WHEREAS, all students have a right to have their health needs safely met while
in the school setting;
WHEREAS, children today face more complex and life-threatening health
problems requiring care in school;
WHEREAS, school nurses are professional nurses that advance the well-being,
academic success, and life-long achievements of all students by providing a critical
safety net for our nation’s most fragile children;
WHEREAS, school nurses act as a liaison to the school community, parents, and
health care providers on behalf of children’s health;
WHEREAS, school nurses support the health and educational success of
children and youth by developing and providing programs and leadership; and
WHEREAS, school nurses understand the link between health and learning and
are in a position to make a positive difference for children every day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the Chino
Valley Unified School District celebrates and acknowledges the accomplishments of
school nurses everywhere and their efforts of meeting the needs of today’s student by
improving the effective delivery of health care in our schools and shows gratitude for the
nation’s school nurses, not just on this National School Nurse Day, but at every
opportunity throughout the year.
Wayne Joseph, Superintendent
Secretary, Board of Education
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FACILITIES, PLANNING,
AND OPERATIONS
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Gregory J. Stachura, Asst. Supt., Facilities, Planning, and Operations
SUBJECT:
PURCHASE ORDER REGISTER
===================================================================
BACKGROUND
Board Policy 3310 Business and Noninstructional Operations – Purchasing requires
approval/ratification of purchase orders by the Board of Education. A purchase order is a
legal contract between a district and vendor, containing a description of each item listed
and/or a statement to the effect that supplies, equipment or services furnished herewith
shall be in accordance with specifications and conditions.
Purchase orders represent a commitment of funds. No item on this register will be
processed unless within budgeted funds. The actual payment for the services or materials
is made with a warrant (check) and reported on the warrant register report.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve/ratify the purchase order register,
provided under separate cover.
FISCAL IMPACT
$576,327.50 to all District funding sources.
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Gregory J. Stachura, Asst. Supt., Facilities, Planning, and Operations
SUBJECT:
AGREEMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT SERVICES
===================================================================
BACKGROUND
All contracts between the District and outside agencies shall conform to standards required
by law and shall be prepared under the direction of the Superintendent or designee. To be
valid or to constitute an enforceable obligation against the District, all contracts must be
approved and/or ratified by the Board of Education.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve/ratify the Agreements for
Contractor/Consultant Services.
FISCAL IMPACT
As indicated.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
HR-1415-009-Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.
To provide administrative training.
Submitted by: Human Resources
Duration of Agreement: April 3, 2015 – June 30, 2015
HR-1415-010-Nancy Shomo. To provide librarian services
and support.
Submitted by: Human Resources
Duration of Agreement: April 3, 2015 – June 30, 2015
FISCAL IMPACT
Contract Amount: $3,000.00
Funding Source: General Fund
APPROVED CONTRACT TO BE AMENDED
Verizon Wireless Second Amendment. To provide land
lease agreement at Chino Hills HS.
Submitted by: Facilities, Planning, and Operations
Duration of Agreement: April 3, 2015 – February 15, 2030
Original Agreement Board Approved: June 3, 2004
First Amendment Board Approved: December 10, 2009
AMENDMENT
Division of the State Architect approved
changes and modifications to existing
cell tower, communication facilities, and
equipment.
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Contract Amount: Not to exceed
$2,880.00
Funding Source: General Fund
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Gregory J. Stachura, Asst. Supt., Facilities, Planning, and Operations
SUBJECT:
SURPLUS/OBSOLETE PROPERTY
===================================================================
BACKGROUND
The Board of Education recognizes that the District may own personal property which is
unusable, obsolete, or no longer needed by the District. The Superintendent or designee
shall arrange for the sale or disposal of District personal property in accordance with Board
policy and the requirements of Education Code 17545.
Lists of surplus items are emailed to the Facilities/Planning Department to be placed on an
upcoming Board agenda. After Board approval, items may be picked up by District
warehouse or a liquidation company for public auction. Proceeds of the sale are deposited
into the General Fund.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education declare the District property surplus/obsolete
and authorize staff to sell/dispose of said property.
FISCAL IMPACT
Increase to the General Fund from proceeds of sale.
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SURPLUS/OBSOLETE PROPERTY
April 2, 2015
DESCRIPTION
MAKE/MODEL
I.D./SERIAL
DEPT/SITE
Computer
Projector
Cafeteria Food Cart
Chair Rack
Chairs (3)
Coffee Pot
Desk
Desks (2)
Fertilizer
Legal File Cabinets (2)
Rolling Cart/Dolly
Round Tables (2)
Table Top (Round)
Tables (2)
Television
Television Brackets (4)
Upright Freezer
Wooden Cabinet
Work Bench
Laptops (2)
Dell Optiplex 755
Epson
N/A
N/A
N/A (Broken)
Bunn
McDowell & Craig
N/A
N/A
N/A (4-Drawer)
N/A
N/A (Broken)
N/A
N/A (Long)
Samsung
N/A
Kelvinator
N/A
N/A
Dell
27642
C-61081
N/A
N/A
N/A
A22734
A01517
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
12163
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Various
Townsend JHS
Townsend JHS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Ayala HS
Buena Vista HS
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Gregory J. Stachura, Asst. Supt., Facilities, Planning, and Operations
SUBJECT:
REJECTION
OF
REQUEST
FOR
QUALIFICATIONS/
PROPOSALS 14-15-07, RENOVATION OF PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT CENTER II, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO REBID THE PROJECT
===================================================================
BACKGROUND
A Notice to Contractors Calling for Qualifications/Proposals for Request for
Qualifications/Proposals 14-15-07, Renovation of Professional Development Center II, was
published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on March 6 and 13, 2015, and in the Champion
Newspapers on March 14, 2015. Bids were opened at 2:00 p.m. on Monday,
March 23, 2015. The results are as follows:
CONTRACTOR
WCCR Construction
Harik Construction, Inc.
GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
$1,994,751.00
$2,344,000.00
After opening the bids, staff reviewed all documents and determined that the guaranteed
maximum price was over the estimated budget of $1.5 million. Staff requests rejection of all
proposals and authorization to re-bid.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education reject the Request for Qualifications/
Proposals 14-15-07, Renovation of Professional Development Center II, and authorize staff
to re-bid the project.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Gregory J. Stachura, Asst. Supt. Facilities, Planning, and Operations
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION 2014/2015-36 FOR AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A
PIGGYBACK CONTRACT
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BACKGROUND
Public Contract Code (PCC) 20111 requires school district governing boards to
competitively bid and award any contracts involving an expenditure of more than
$86,000.00 to the lowest responsible bidder.
Notwithstanding PCC 20111, PCC 20118 and Administrative Regulation 3311(g) state that
without advertising for bids and upon a determination that it is in the best interest of the
District, the Board may authorize District staff by contract, lease, requisition, or purchase
order of another public corporation or agency, to lease data-processing equipment, or to
purchase materials, supplies, equipment, automotive vehicles, tractors and other personal
property for the District in the manner that the other public corporation or agency is
authorized to make the leases or purchases from a vendor (piggyback).
Alternatively, if there is an existing contract between a public corporation or agency and a
vendor for the lease or purchase of personal property, the District may authorize the lease
or purchase of personal property directly to the vendor under the same terms that are
available to the public corporation or agency under the contract.
Staff requests approval of Resolution 2014/2015-36 to provide authorization for the District
to utilize the Utah WSCA-NASPO Master Price Agreement No. AR623 (California
Participating Addendum No. 7-14-70-10) with Mitel Business Systems c/o Blue Violet
Networks to Purchase Unified Communications through the Piggyback Contract.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education adopt Resolution 2014/2015-36 for
authorization to utilize a piggyback contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
Unknown.
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Chino Valley Unified School District
Resolution 2014/2015-36
Authorization to Utilize the Utah WSCA-NASPO Master Price Agreement
No. AR623 (California Participating Addendum No. 7-14-70-10) With Mitel
Business Systems c/o Blue Violet Networks to Purchase Unified Communications
Through the Piggyback Contract
WHEREAS, the Board of Education (Board) of the Chino Valley Unified School
District (District) has determined that a true and very real need exists to procure unified
communications for the District;
WHEREAS, the Utah WSCA-NASPO Master Price Agreement No. AR623
(California Participating Addendum No. 7-14-70-10) currently has a piggyback contract
in accordance with Public Contract Code 20118 with Mitel Business Systems c/o Blue
Violet Networks that contains the materials, supplies, equipment and/or other personal
property the District currently requires;
WHEREAS, the board of education of a school district, without advertising for
bids, if the board has determined it to be in the best interests of the district, may
authorize by contract, lease, requisition, or purchase order of any public corporation or
agency, including any county, city, town, or district, to lease data-processing equipment,
purchase materials, supplies, equipment, automotive vehicles, tractors, and other
personal property for the district in the manner in which the public corporation or agency
is authorized by law to make the leases or purchases from a vendor;
WHEREAS, the board of education of a school district is required to make a
determination that a purchase and/or lease through a public corporation or agency is in
the best interests of the district to take advantage of this exception; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the District
to authorize the purchase of unified communications through the piggyback contract
procured by the Utah WSCA-NASPO Master Price Agreement No. AR623 (California
Participating Addendum No. 7-14-70-10).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board hereby finds, determines,
and declares as follows:
Section 1. Determination re: Recitals. All of the recitals set forth above are true
and correct.
Section 2. Determination re: Purchase through Other Public Agency. Pursuant to
Public Contract Code 20118, that authorizing the purchase of unified communications
through the piggyback contract originally procured by the Utah WSCA-NASPO Master
Price Agreement No. AR623 (California Participating Addendum No. 7-14-70-10) is in
the best interests of the District because there is volume pricing that can be used to
reduce the District’s overall price.
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Section 3. Authorization. The Board hereby authorizes the acquisition of unified
communications in accordance with Public Contract Code 20118 through the piggyback
contract originally procured by the Utah WSCA-NASPO Master Price Agreement No.
AR623 (California Participating Addendum No. 7-14-70-10).
Section 4. Other Actions. The Superintendent or his designee are each hereby
authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute
and deliver any and all documents which they may deem necessary or advisable in
order to consummate the purchase, sale, and lease, and otherwise to carry out, give
effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this Resolution, and that any and all
such prior actions by the District’s Superintendent, or his designee, are hereby ratified
by the Board.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective as of the date of this
approval for the term ending May 31, 2019.
APPROVED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED by the Board of Education of the Chino
Valley Unified School District this 2nd day of April 2015 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
I, Wayne M. Joseph, Secretary of the Chino Valley Unified School District Board
of Education, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of the
Resolution passed and adopted by said Board at a regularly scheduled and conducted
meeting held on said date, which Resolution is on file in the office of said Board.
_____________________________________
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
Secretary, Board of Education
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HUMAN RESOURCES
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Grace Park, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Lea Fellows, Director, Human Resources
Richard Rideout, Director, Human Resources
SUBJECT:
CERTIFICATED/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL ITEMS
===================================================================
BACKGROUND
Board approval of personnel transactions is required by Board Bylaw 9324 Bylaws of
the Board - Minutes and Recordings and Education Code 35163. Included are new
hires based on need, which includes replacements, growth, and class size reduction.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education approve/ratify the certificated/classified
personnel items.
FISCAL IMPACT
All personnel assignments are within the approved staffing ratio for the appropriate
school year budget.
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CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
NAME
POSITION
LOCATION
EFFECTIVE
DATE
HIRED AT APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT ON THE CERTIFICATED SALARY
SCHEDULE AND APPROPRIATE CREDENTIAL FOR THE 2014/2015 SCHOOL
YEAR
SALINAS, Julie
RSP Teacher
MORAR, Sangeeta
Intervention Counselor
Oak Ridge ES/
04/03/2015
Butterfield Ranch
ES
Special Education 04/03/2015
RETIREMENT
KATSIS, Kaye
Elementary Teacher
(31 years)
WANG, Wanda
Elementary Teacher
Butterfield Ranch
ES
Cortez ES
06/11/2015
06/11/2015
(26 years)
PLACED ON THE 39-MONTH RE-EMPLOYMENT LIST
LAUFER, Lisa
Elementary Teacher
Chaparral ES
03/18/2015
Briggs K – 8
Woodcrest JHS
Ayala HS
Chino HS
Chino HS
Chino HS
Chino Hills HS
04/03/2015
04/03/2015
04/03/2015
04/03/2015
04/03/2015
04/03/2015
04/03/2015
APPOINTMENT – EXTRA DUTY
WOLDHUIS, Ruth
CARROLL, Nathan (NBM)
ANTUNA, Crystal (NBM)
CENICEROS, Jesus (NBM)
TROY, Charmaine (NBM)
GLEESON, Megan (NBM)
CARROLL, Nathan (NBM)
7th Gr. Girls Basketball (GF)
Band (B)
Swim (B)
Football (GF)
Track & Field (B)
Track & Field (B)
Band (B)
APPOINTMENT OF CERTIFICATED SUBSTITUTES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 15, 2014,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015
BHAKTA, Hemali
FELLOWS, Lindsey
FINNEY, Michelle
SOTO, Kristie
WOODARD, Kristina
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CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL
NAME
POSITION
LOCATION
EFFECTIVE
DATE
HIRED AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT ON THE CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT
SALARY SCHEDULE
MELO, Stefanie
Occupational
Therapist Special Education
04/20/2015
(SELPA/GF)
HIRED AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT ON THE CLASSIFIED SALARY
SCHEDULE
APPOINTMENT
ARROYO, Michelyn
ARROYO, Michelyn
SEIBERT, Geary
MATA, Anna
RIVERA, Natalie
DUNKLE, Brenda
Childcare Specialist (CDF)
IA/Childhood Ed. (CDF)
Custodian I (GF)
IA/SPED/SH (SELPA/GF)
IA/SPED/SH (SELPA/GF)
Hidden Trails FC
Oak Ridge FC
Briggs K-8
Adult School
Adult School
Multi Media Communications Communications
04/03/2015
04/03/2015
04/03/2015
04/03/2015
04/03/2015
04/06/2015
Specialist (GF)
CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT
FRANCO, Mirna
FROM:IA/Biling.Bilit.Gen.
(C)
2 hrs./180 work days
TO: IA/SPED/RSP
(SELPA/GF)
5 hrs./181 work days
BARKLEY, Jennifer
FROM:IA/Biling.Bilit.Gen.
Country Springs
ES
08/24/2015
Chaparral ES/
Rhodes ES
Oak Ridge ES
08/24/2015
(C)
4.5 hrs./131 work days
TO: IA/SPED/RSP
5 hrs./181 work days
Oak Ridge ES/
Butterfield Ranch
ES
FROM:IA/Biling.Bilit.Gen.
Townsend JHS
(SELPA/GF)
LOW, Janice
(C)
3.5 hrs./131 work days
TO: IA/Secondary (GF)
6 hrs./180 work days
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Chino Valley
Learning
Academy
08/24/2015
CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL (cont.)
NAME
POSITION
LOCATION
EFFECTIVE
DATE
CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
BALARA, Bruce
GUTIERREZ, Elvira
FROM: Custodian I (GF)
3.75 hrs./261 contract
days
TO: Custodian I (GF/ASF)
8 hrs./261 contract days
Boys Republic HS
FROM: IA/Biling.Bilit.Spanish (C)
3 hrs./150 work days
TO: IA/SPED/RSP
Chino Hills HS
(SELPA/GF)
5 hrs./181 work days
04/03/2015
Adult School/
Health Services
08/24/2015
Newman ES/
Cortez ES
DEMOTION OF PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Employee #8952
Employee #2530
03/12/2015
03/18/2015
RESIGNATION
WEAST, Alysia
IA/Childhood Ed. (CDF)
Liberty FC
04/03/2015
IA/Computer Asst. (GF)
Boys Republic HS
06/20/2015
Counseling Asst. (GF)
Alternative Ed.
04/11/2015
RETIREMENT
BENNETT, Angela
(24 years of service)
PAIZ, Tonia
(17 years of service)
APPOINTMENT OF SHORT TERM EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 12, 2014,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015
DELGADO, Linda
MUNROE, Stephen
GONZALEZ, Charmaine
RIVERA, Maria
IA/Sped./SH
IA/Sped./SH
IA/Sped./SH
Typist Clerk II
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Marshall ES
Chino Hills HS
Chino Hills HS
Access & Equity
CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL (cont.)
NAME
POSITION
LOCATION
EFFECTIVE
DATE
APPOINTMENT OF CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2014,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015
BANOWETZ, Charles
CRISTOBAL, Joseph
CUPP, Victoria
DELGADO, Cristian
DENVER, Donna
ISIDORE, Marita
KUHNS, Richelle
MANZO, Claudia
MARTIN, Susan
MELENDEZ, Elvis
ORTIZ, Julie
PETERSON, Madeline
ROOT, Tommy
SANTANA, Alejandra
SUDDS, Sylvia
TARIN, Brittany
THORNTON, Holly
(504)
= Federal Law for Individuals with Handicaps
(ACE)
= Ace Driving School
(ASB)
= Associated Student Body
(ASF)
= Adult School Funded
(ATE)
= Alternative to Expulsion
(B)
= Booster Club
(BTSA) = Beginning Teacher Support & Assessment
(C)
= Categorically Funded
(CAHSEE)= California High School Exit Exam
(CC)
= Children’s Center (Marshall)
(CDF)
= Child Development Fund
(CSR)
= Class Size Reduction
(CVLA) = Chino Valley Learning Academy
(CWY)
= Cal Works Youth
(E-rate) = Discount Reimbursements for Telecom.
(G)
= Grant Funded
(GF)
= General Fund
(HBE)
= Home Base Education
(MM)
= Measure M – Fund 21
(MAA)
= Medi-Cal Administrative Activities
(MH)
= Mental Health – Special Ed.
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CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL (cont.)
(NBM)
(ND)
(NS)
(OPPR)
(PFA)
(R)
(ROP)
(SAT)
(SB813)
(SELPA)
(SOAR)
(SPEC)
(SS)
(SWAS)
(VA)
(WIA)
= Non-Bargaining Member
= Neglected and Delinquent
= Nutrition Services Budget
= Opportunity Program
= Parent Faculty Association
= Restricted
= Regional Occupation Program
= Saturday School
= Medi-Cal Admin. Activities Entity Fund
= Special Education Local Plan Area
= Students on a Rise
= Spectrum Schools
= Summer School
= School within a School
= Virtual Academy
= Workforce Investment Act
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Motto:
Student Achievement • Safe Schools • Positive School Climate
Humility • Civility • Service
DATE:
April 2, 2015
TO:
Members, Board of Education
FROM:
Wayne M. Joseph, Superintendent
PREPARED BY: Grace Park, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Daniel P. Mellon, ARM-P, Director, Risk Management and Human
Resources
SUBJECT:
REJECTION OF CLAIM
====================================================================
BACKGROUND
Claim 15-03-03 submitted on March 24, 2015 by Rehan Saeed, attorney for
Monica Felix on behalf of her daughter a student at Dickey ES. Claimant alleges severe
injuries after falling during her physical education class. Claimant seeks unspecified
damages and seeks a settlement demand that lies within the jurisdiction of the Superior
Court.
The Board is requested to reject the claim against the District to allow the insurance
carriers to investigate the merits of the claim and make a recommendation regarding
disposition.
Approval of this item supports the goals identified within the District’s Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Education reject the claim and refer it to the District’s
insurance adjuster.
FISCAL IMPACT
Unknown at present.
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