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Governing Board
Agenda
April 8, 2015
Welcome
Welcome to the meeting of the National School District Governing Board. Your interest in our
school district proceedings is appreciated.
Our Governing Board
Our community elects five Board members who serve four-year terms. The Board members are
responsible for the overall operation of the school district. Among its duties, the Board adopts an
annual budget, approves all expenditures, establishes policies and regulations, authorizes
employment of all personnel, approves curriculum and textbooks, and appoints the
Superintendent.
Barbara Avalos, President
Ms. Avalos was first elected to the Governing Board in November 2008 and her present term
expires December 2016.
Maria Betancourt-Castañeda, Member
Ms. Betancourt-Castaneda was first elected to the Governing Board in November 2014 and
her present term expires December 2018.
Brian Clapper, Member
Mr. Clapper was first elected to the Governing Board in November 2012 and his present term
expires December 2016.
Maria Dalla, Member
Ms. Dalla was first elected to the Governing Board in November 2014 and her present term
expires December 2018.
Alma Sarmiento, Clerk
Ms. Sarmiento was first elected to the Governing Board in November 1992 and her present
term expires December 2018.
From time-to-time writings that are public records, which are related to open session items on an
agenda for a regular meeting, may be distributed to school board members after the posting of
the agenda. Whenever this occurs, such writings will be available for public inspection in the
office of the Superintendent located at 1500 N Avenue, National City, California, 91950.
Speaking to the Board
If you wish to speak to the Board, please fill out a Request to Speak card located on the table at the
entrance to the Board Room and give it to the Recording Secretary. Board policy and state law
stipulate that no oral presentation shall include charges or complaints against any employee of the
District, including the Superintendent, regardless of whether or not the employee is identified by
name or by another reference which tends to identify. California law requires that all charges or
complaints against employees be addressed in Closed Session unless the employee requests a public
hearing. All such charges or complaints therefore must be submitted to the Board under the
provision of the District’s policy. At the appropriate time, the Board President will invite speakers to
approach the podium. Please use the microphone and state your name and address. This information
is necessary in order to maintain accurate records of the meeting. Speakers are requested to limit
their remarks to three minutes.
Compliance with Americans With Disabilities Act
The National School District, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
requests individuals who may need special accommodation to access, attend, and/or participate in
Board meetings to contact the Superintendent’s Office at 619-336-7705 at least 48 hours in advance
of the meeting for information on such accommodation.
Translation Services
Members of the public who require translation services in order to participate in the meeting should
contact the Superintendent’s Office at 619-336-7705 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting for
information on such services.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The National School District is committed to providing equal educational, contracting, and
employment opportunity to all in strict compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws and
regulations. The District official who monitors compliance is the Assistant Superintendent--Human
Resources, 1500 N Avenue, National City, California, 91950, phone 619-336-7722. Individuals who
believe they have been a victim of unlawful discrimination in employment, contracting, or in an
educational program may file a formal complaint with the District’s Human Resources Office.
District Vision and Core Values
Creating Successful Learners…NOW
WE PROMISE:
WE BELIEVE:
1. A safe, nurturing learning
environment
1. All students will learn
2. Student success is
everyone's responsibility
3. Our community's cultural
diversity enriches learning
opportunities
2. An active partnership with
parents and community
3. A solid foundation in reading,
writing, and problem-solving
4.
A focus on individual student
achievement
REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
Administrative Center
1500 "N" Avenue
National City, CA 91950
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Closed Session -- 5:00 p.m.
Open Session -- 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
If you wish to speak to the Board, please fill out a Request to Speak card located on the table at the entrance to
the Board Room.
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1500 ‘N’ Avenue ● National City, CA 91950 ● (619) 336-7500 ● Fax (619) 336-7505 ● http://nsd.us
Creating Successful Learners… Now
Agenda - April 8, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public communication provides the public with an opportunity to address the Board
regarding an item on the agenda or other topic. Anyone wishing to address the Board
shall submit a “Request for Oral Communications” card. Cards are available near the
entrance to the Board Room and are to be submitted to the Secretary. A member of the
public who wishes to address the Board on any such matter(s) is limited to three (3)
minutes for one matter up to a maximum of five (5) minutes for all matters unless such
time limit is waived by a majority vote of the Board. There shall be a limit of twenty (20)
minutes for any matter unless such time limit is waived by a majority vote of the Board.
No Board action can be taken.
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
4. CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Case #37-2014-00025571-CU-WM-CTL
Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 54957:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 54957:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Superintendent
Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency negotiator:
Cindy Frazee
Employee organizations: California School Employees Association
National City Elementary Teachers Association
5. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
6. CALL TO ORDER
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. ROLL CALL
9. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation by John Otis School students.
B. Recognize Mrs. Ariadna Perez, John A. Otis School, as the National School
District Volunteer of the Month for March 2015.
Leticia Hernandez,
Principal, John Otis
School
Leticia Hernandez,
Principal, John Otis
School
Agenda - April 8, 2015
C. Recognize Ruben Constantino, Day Custodian, Ira Harbison School, as
National School District Employee of the Month for March 2015.
Elena De La Rosa,
Principal, Ira Harbison
School
D. Introduce and welcome the following new employees:
Cindy Frazee, Assistant
Superintendent, Human
Resources
Name
Position
Location
Diana Martinez
Instructional Assistant Health Care
Palmer Way School
Grace Moreno
Child Nutrition Services Assistant
Olivewood School
Martha Valencia
Instructional Assistant Special Education
Kimball School
10. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public communication provides the public with an opportunity to address the Board
regarding an item on the agenda or other topic. Anyone wishing to address the Board shall
submit a “Request for Oral Communications” card. Cards are available near the entrance
to the Board Room and are to be submitted to the Secretary. A member of the public who
wishes to address the Board on any such matter(s) is limited to three (3) minutes for one
matter up to a maximum of five (5) minutes for all matters unless such time limit is
waived by a majority vote of the Board. There shall be a limit of twenty (20) minutes for
any matter unless such time limit is waived by a majority vote of the Board. No Board
action can be taken.
11. AGENDA
A. Approve agenda.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR/ROUTINE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board in one action.
There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the
motion, unless members of the Board, staff, or public request specific items to be
discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar.
A. Minutes
I. Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on March 11,
2015.
B. Administration
I. Approve the Quarterly Report to the San Diego County Office of
Education on Williams Complaints.
C. Human Resources
I. Ratify/approve recommended actions in personnel activity list.
Chris Oram,
Superintendent
Chris Oram,
Superintendent
Cindy Frazee, Assistant
Superintendent, Human
Resources
Agenda - April 8, 2015
II. The following employee resignations were accepted by Cindy Frazee,
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Name
Kathryn Therieau
Liliana Enriquez
Position
Payroll/Benefits
Specialist
Administrative
Secretary Confidential
Location
District
Office
District
Office
Effective Date
Cindy Frazee, Assistant
Superintendent, Human
Resources
March 27, 2015
March 31, 2015
D. Educational Services
I. Adopt Resolution #14-15.26 declaring the month of May 2015 as Better
Speech and Hearing Month in the National School District.
Meghann O'Connor,
Director, Student
Support Services
II. Accept grant and approve Memorandum of Understanding between
Cindy Vasquez,
National School District, UCSD, SDCOE, CVESD and SUHSD for
Director of Educational
participation in the California Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant. Services
E. Business Services
I. Ratify/approve purchase orders, contracts and warrants as summarized
Christopher Carson,
below and detailed in Exhibit A.
Assistant
Superintendent,
Business Services
13. GENERAL FUNCTIONS
A. Approve the National School District Governance Team norms and protocols
(Exhibit B).
B. Ratify travel request for Barbara Avalos, Maria Betancourt-Castañeda and
Maria Dalla to attend the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed
Officials (NALEO) Conference in Washington D.C. on March 24-25, 2015.
C. Approve travel request for Barbara Avalos, Maria Betancourt-Castañeda and
Maria Dalla to attend the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed
Officials (NALEO) Early Education Conference in Napa on April 23-24, 2015.
14. POLICIES, REGULATIONS, BYLAWS
A. First Reading - No Action Required
None
B. Second Reading and Adoption
None
15. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
A. Approve Administration of the California Healthy Kids Survey for 20152017.
B. Approve the 2015-2016 National School District instructional materials list
with the deletion of EnVision math and the addition of the newly adopted
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt GO Math! student texts in grades K-6.
C. Amend Contract #CT3051 with Edupoint for hosted Synergy (Student
Information System) services and support.
Chris Oram,
Superintendent
Chris Oram,
Superintendent
Chris Oram,
Superintendent
Chris Oram,
Superintendent
Chris Oram,
Superintendent
Paula JamesonWhitney, Assistant
Superintendent,
Educational Services
Cindy Vasquez,
Director of Educational
Services
Cindy Vasquez,
Director of Educational
Services
Agenda - April 8, 2015
D. Amend Consultant Contract #CT3121 to reflect corrected contractor name
from Haines Center to Loren Tarantino Consulting, Inc. for facilitation of Local
Control Accountability Planning Committee.
Paula JamesonWhitney, Assistant
Superintendent
Educational Services
E. Ratify Consultant Contract #CT3128 with Mad Science for K-6 assemblies on Deborah Hernandez,
October 22, 2014 and participation at Family Science Night.
Principal, Rancho de la
Nación School
F. Amend Consultant Contract #CT3138 with Eldon Andersen, Project Director, Cindy Vasquez,
California Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Program for the grant
Director of Educational
period of January 2015 to September 2018.
Services
16. BUSINESS SERVICES
A. Adopt Resolution #14-15.27 establishing a Citizens' Oversight Board
Christopher Carson,
Committee, approving form of bylaws therefor, and appointing members thereto. Assistant
Superintendent,
Business Services
B. Accept the following gifts:
Christopher Carson,
Assistant
1. $250.00 from Walmart to Palmer Way School to be used for student Superintendent,
Business Services
activities.
2. $250.00 from Walmart to Kimball School to be used for classroom
supplies.
3. $75.41 from Target to Kimball School to be used for classroom supplies.
4. $37.01 from Target to Palmer Way School for Sixth Grade Camp.
5. $400.00 from Target to El Toyon School for field trip transportation.
6. $61.93 from Target to Lincoln Acres School for teacher incentives.
7. $134.00 from Lifetouch to Kimball School to be used for school supplies.
8. $294.70 from General Mills Box Tops for Education to Palmer Way
School for Sixth Grade Camp.
9. $29.40 from Coca-Cola Refreshments for Kimball School to be used for
school supplies.
10. $1434.55 from El Toyon PTO to El Toyon School to be used for student
headphones.
11. $335.00 from Ira Harbison PTSO to Ira Harbison School for Sixth Grade
Camp.
12. $88.00 from Ira Harbison PTSO to Ira Harbison School to be used for
student activities.
13. $100.00 from Jennifer Warren to Ira Harbison School for Sixth Grade
Camp.
14. $450.00 from Beverly Hayes to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
15. $38.00 from Monica Cho to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
16. $30.00 from Megan Curiel to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
17. $50.00 from Jelen Rodecker to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
18. $100.00 from Kim Peterson to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
19. $25.00 from Nancy Larsen to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
Agenda - April 8, 2015
17. HUMAN RESOURCES
A. Conduct Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3547
regarding the initial proposal for a Successor Contract from California School
Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 206, to the National School District for
the 2015-2016 school year.
B. Adopt tentative 2015-2016 school year work calendar.
C. Adopt tentative 2015-2016 school year work construction calendar.
D. Approve job description for Program Specialist-Behavior Specialist.
E. Approve Side Letter of Agreement with the National City Elementary
Teachers Association (NCETA) regarding classroom packing and the
construction calendar for upcoming Major Construction Projects.
18. BOARD WORKSHOP
A. Board Workshop on the Rigorous Curriculum Design.
19. BOARD/CABINET COMMUNICATIONS
20. ADJOURNMENT
Cindy Frazee, Assistant
Superintendent, Human
Resources
Cindy Frazee, Assistant
Superintendent, Human
Resources
Cindy Frazee, Assistant
Superintendent, Human
Resources
Cindy Frazee, Assistant
Superintendent, Human
Resources
Cindy Frazee, Assistant
Superintendent, Human
Resources
Paula JamesonWhitney, Assistant
Superintendent,
Educational Services
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Agenda Item:
2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker:
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
Public communication provides the public with an opportunity to address the Board
regarding an item on the agenda or other topic. Anyone wishing to address the Board shall
submit a “Request for Oral Communications” card. Cards are available near the entrance
to the Board Room and are to be submitted to the Secretary. A member of the public who
wishes to address the Board on any such matter(s) is limited to three (3) minutes for one
matter up to a maximum of five (5) minutes for all matters unless such time limit is
waived by a majority vote of the Board. There shall be a limit of twenty (20) minutes for
any matter unless such time limit is waived by a majority vote of the Board. No Board
action can be taken.
Agenda Item:
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Agenda Item:
4. CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
Speaker:
Rationale:
Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Case #37-2014-00025571-CU-WM-CTL
Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 54957:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 54957:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Superintendent
Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency negotiator:
Cindy Frazee
Employee organizations: California School Employees Association
National City Elementary Teachers Association
Agenda Item:
5. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Agenda Item:
6. CALL TO ORDER
Agenda Item:
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
Speaker:
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
8. ROLL CALL
Board:
Barbara Avalos
Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Brian Clapper
Maria Dalla
Alma Sarmiento
Staff:
Chris Oram, Ed.D., Superintendent
Chris Carson, Assistant Superintendent-Business Services
Paula Jameson-Whitney, Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services
Cindy Frazee, Assistant Superintendent-Human Resources
Agenda Item:
9. PRESENTATIONS
Agenda Item:
9.A. Presentation by John Otis School students.
Speaker:
Leticia Hernandez, Principal, John Otis School
Agenda Item:
9.B. Recognize Mrs. Ariadna Perez, John A. Otis School, as the National School
District Volunteer of the Month for March 2015.
Speaker:
Leticia Hernandez, Principal, John Otis School
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
Ms. Ariadna Perez has been volunteering at John A. Otis for many years. Ms. Perez has
provided many hours of volunteer support to each of her children’s teachers and has also
assisted with school wide activities. At the school level this year, Ms. Perez has helped
with the Safe Routes to School program, and many of the PTO activities. When assistance
is needed Ms. Perez is always willing to lend a hand.
We are fortunate to have Ms. Perez involved as a volunteer at our school. She has a very
positive attitude and works well with everyone. Her quiet enthusiasm and kind, gentle
manner provide a positive impact on other parents and promotes others to volunteer. She
is someone we can always count on to get the job done. John Otis School’s staff, students
and community wish to extend our gratitude to Ms. Perez for her many hours of hard
work and dedication to our school. We appreciate her efforts and are very fortunate to
have her volunteering at John Otis.
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
9.C. Recognize Ruben Constantino, Day Custodian, Ira Harbison School, as National
School District Employee of the Month for March 2015.
Speaker:
Elena De La Rosa, Principal, Ira Harbison School
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
Ira Harbison would like to recognize Ruben Constantino as the Classified Employee of
the Month. Ruben Constantino is currently working as a Day Custodian at Ira Harbison
School.
Comments:
Ruben Constantino has been a National School District Employee for 14 years. He started
as a substitute custodian and then moved into a full time position. Ruben Constantino is
an exemplary employee. He is courteous, reliable, hardworking, and always ready to do
what is needed to get the job done. As one of our teachers wrote about his work; "He does
a terrific job every day!" Ruben believes in children first and demonstrates this every day
at work. He takes great pride in his job and is a true professional. Every morning he stops
by the office to check in for the day. He does so with a big smile and a "Good Morning."
It is my pleasure to highly recommend Ruben Constantino for Classified Employee of the
Month. Ira Harbison is very lucky to have Ruben as our daytime custodian.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
9.D. Introduce and welcome the following new employees:
Speaker:
Cindy Frazee, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Rationale:
Comments:
Name
Position
Diana Martinez
Instructional Assistant Health Care
Palmer Way School
Grace Moreno
Child Nutrition Services Assistant
Olivewood School
Martha Valencia
Instructional Assistant Special Education
Kimball School
The aforementioned employees were approved at the March 11, 2015, Governing Board
meeting.
Cindy Frazee will introduce the new employees.
Financial Impact:
Location
N/A
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
10. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
Public communication provides the public with an opportunity to address the Board
regarding an item on the agenda or other topic. Anyone wishing to address the Board shall
submit a “Request for Oral Communications” card. Cards are available near the entrance
to the Board Room and are to be submitted to the Secretary. A member of the public who
wishes to address the Board on any such matter(s) is limited to three (3) minutes for one
matter up to a maximum of five (5) minutes for all matters unless such time limit is
waived by a majority vote of the Board. There shall be a limit of twenty (20) minutes for
any matter unless such time limit is waived by a majority vote of the Board. No Board
action can be taken.
Agenda Item:
11. AGENDA
Agenda Item:
11.A. Approve agenda.
Recommendation:
Approve Agenda.
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
12. CONSENT CALENDAR/ROUTINE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board in one action.
There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion,
unless members of the Board, staff, or public request specific items to be discussed and/or
removed from the Consent Calendar.
Agenda Item:
12.A. Minutes
Agenda Item:
12.A.I. Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on March 11, 2015.
Speaker:
Chris Oram, Superintendent
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
GOVERNING BOARD
March 11, 2015
6:00 PM
Administrative Center
1500 "N" Avenue
National City, CA 91950
Attendance Taken at 4:34 p.m.
Present Board Members:
Ms. Barbara Avalos (arrived at 4:42 p.m.)
Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Mr. Brian Clapper
Ms. Maria Dalla
Ms. Alma Sarmiento
1. CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting was called to order by Clerk Alma Sarmiento at 4:34 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
4. CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
Closed session was held from 4:34 p.m. to 6:02 p.m. Clerk, Alma Sarmiento announced that the
Board held closed session in accordance with Education Code Section 48918 - Student Expulsion Student ID #903651; Government Code Section 54956.9 - Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation - One Case; Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee
Performance Evaluation - Superintendent; and with Government Code Section 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiator, Agency Negotiator: Cindy Frazee; Employee Organizations:
California School Employees Association and National City Elementary Teachers Association. All
board members were present with the exception of Barbara Avalos who arrived at 4:42 p.m. Chris
Carson and Gretchen Shipley were present from 4:34 p.m. to 5:18 p.m. Paula Jameson-Whitney
was present from 5:19 p.m. to 5:25 p.m. Andrea Naested was present from 5:25 p.m. to 5:59 p.m.
Chris Oram was present from 4:34 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.
5. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
6. CALL TO ORDER
The public meeting was called to order by President Barbara Avalos at 6:03 p.m.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Avalos led the pledge of allegiance.
8. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Barbara Avalos, Maria Betancourt-Castañeda, Brian Clapper, Maria Dalla
and Alma Sarmiento
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Chris Oram, Ed.D., Chris Carson, Cindy Frazee and Paula Jameson-Whitney
Staff Absent:
None
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.A. Recognize Ms. Lakami Winston, Olivewood School, as the National School District Volunteer
of the Month for February 2015.
Beverly Hayes introduced Ms. Lakami Winston and commented on her many fine qualities. On
behalf of the Governing Board, Maria Dalla presented Ms. Winston with a certificate and logo
clock.
9.B. Recognize Ruben Constantino, Day Custodian, Ira Harbison School, as National School
District Employee of the Month for March 2015.
Item tabled.
12.C.II. Introduce and welcome the following new employee:
Cindy Frazee, Assistant Superintendent, introduced and welcomed the following employee:
Name
Chad Bogart
Position
Computer Systems Technician
10. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Carmen Gutierrez, CSEA, spoke regarding staff development.
Mike Monfort, NCETA, spoke regarding curriculum development and costs.
Location
District Office
11. AGENDA
11.A. Approve agenda.
Motion Passed: Approve Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Alma Sarmiento and a second by
Mr. Brian Clapper.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
12. CONSENT CALENDAR/ROUTINE ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Motion Passed: Approve Consent Calendar with the exception of items 12.C.II and 12.C.IV
which were pulled for separate vote and discussion, passed with a motion by Ms. Alma Sarmiento
and a second by Mr. Brian Clapper.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
12.A. Minutes
12.A.I. Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on February 25, 2015.
12.B. Administration
12.B.I. Adopt Resolution #14-15.25 declaring the month of April 2015 as Public Schools Month
and the week of April 13 through April 17, 2015, as Public Schools Week.
12.C. Human Resources
12.C.I. Ratify/approve recommended actions in personnel activity list.
12.C.III. The following employee resignations were accepted by Cindy Frazee, Assistant
Superintendent of Human Resources:
Name
Holly Bauer
Ana Jara
Position
Child Nutrition Services
Area Supervisor
Instructional Assistant,
Preschool
Location
Effective Date
District Office
March 20, 2015
Central School
February 10, 2015
12.C.IV. Adopt tentative 2015-2016 school year work calendar.
Motion Failed: Following discussion, adopt tentative 2015-2016 school year work calendar failed
with a motion by Ms. Alma Sarmiento and a second by Mr. Brian Clapper.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
No
Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
No
Mr. Brian Clapper
No
Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
12.D. Educational Services
12.D.I. Adopt Resolution #14-15.22, declaring the week of April 12 through April 18, 2015 as the
"Week of the Young Child."
12.D.II. Adopt Resolution #14-15.23 to support and join the "Live Well San Diego" initiative.
12.E. Business Services
12.E.I. Ratify/approve purchase orders, contracts and warrants as summarized below and detailed
in Exhibit A.
13. GENERAL FUNCTIONS
None
14. POLICIES, REGULATIONS, BYLAWS
14.A. First Reading - No Action Required
None
14.B. Second Reading and Adoption
14.B.I. Adopt Board Policies and Administrative Regulations from California School Boards
Association updates of October 2014 as follows (See Exhibit B from the February 25, 2015,
agenda):
Motion Passed: Adopt Board Policies and Administrative Regulations passed with a motion by
Ms. Alma Sarmiento and a second by Ms. Maria Dalla.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
15. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
15.A. Approve adoption of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Common Core GO Math! materials and
professional development for teachers in grades K-6.
Motion Passed: Approve adoption passed with a motion by Ms. Alma Sarmiento and a second by
Mr. Brian Clapper.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
15.B. Approve Consultant Contract #CT3137 with Managed Solution for ongoing monthly licenses
fees to upgrade access on SharePoint Office 365.
Motion Passed: Following discussion, Approve Consultant Contract passed with a motion by Ms.
Alma Sarmiento and a second by Ms. Maria Dalla.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
No
Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
15.C. Approve Consultant Contract #CT3146 with Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative to pilot
Math Assessment Collaborative membership for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year.
Motion Passed: Approve Consultant Contract passed with a motion by Ms. Alma Sarmiento and a
second by Ms. Maria Dalla.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
15.D. Approve Consultant Contract #CT3148 with Martha Gutierrez to assist with translation
services.
Motion Passed: Following discussion, Approve Consultant Contract passed with a motion by Ms.
Alma Sarmiento and a second by Mr. Brian Clapper.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
16. BUSINESS SERVICES
16.A. Award Contract #CT3150 to Western Environmental & Safety Technologies (WEST) for
Request For Qualifications #14-15/151N Hazardous Materials Surveys, Testing, On-Site
Observations, and Consulting Services.
Motion Passed: Following discussion, Award Contract passed with a motion by Ms. Alma
Sarmiento and a second by Ms. Maria Dalla.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
16.B. Award Contract #CT3151 to Southwest Geophysics for Request For Qualifications #1415/152N Underground Utility Locator Services.
Motion Passed: Following discussion, Award Contract up to $30,000 passed with a motion by
Ms. Alma Sarmiento and a second by Mr. Brian Clapper.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
16.C. Adopt Resolution #14-15.24 prescribing the terms of bonds of the District.
Motion Passed: Following discussion, Adopt Resolution passed with a motion by Ms. Alma
Sarmiento and a second by Ms. Maria Dalla.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
16.D. Presentation and approval of the Positive Certification and Budget Revisions for the Second
Period Interim Financial Report as of January 31, 2015 (see Exhibit B).
Chris Carson gave a presentation on the Positive Certification and Budget Revisions for the Second
Period Interim Financial Report as of January 31, 2015.
Motion Passed: Following discussion, Approve the Positive Certification and Budget Revisions
for the Second Period Interim Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Brian Clapper and a
second by Ms. Maria Dalla.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mr. Brian Clapper
Ms. Maria Dalla
Ms. Alma Sarmiento
16.E. Accept the following gifts:
Motion Passed: Accept Gifts passed with a motion by Ms. Alma Sarmiento and a second by Mr.
Brian Clapper.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
17. HUMAN RESOURCES
17.A. Approve out-of-state travel for Christopher Craven and Melissa Kruse to attend the National
Board Conference from March 13-14, 2015 in Washington D.C.
Motion Passed: Approve out-of-state travel passed with a motion by Ms. Alma Sarmiento and a
second by Mr. Brian Clapper.
Yes Ms. Barbara Avalos
Yes Ms. Maria Betancourt-Castañeda
Yes Mr. Brian Clapper
Yes Ms. Maria Dalla
Yes Ms. Alma Sarmiento
18. BOARD/CABINET COMMUNICATIONS
Maria Dalla congratulated the Volunteer of the Month. She shared that she and two fellow Board
members attended the Legislative Action Day in Sacramento yesterday and had the opportunity to
speak with Lorena Gonzalez and Ben Hueso regarding the push to repeal the reserve cap.
Maria Betancourt-Castañeda congratulated the Volunteer of the Month. She shared that the visit to
Sacramento was a good experience and she was able to speak with Ben Hueso about STRS and
PERS. She commented that she enjoyed reading during Read Across America.
Brian Clapper shared that he was able to read at eight of the ten schools during the Read Across
America Events. He shared that he was able to see Ira Harbison sixth graders off to camp on
Monday morning.
Alma Sarmiento shared that she attended an NCETA meeting yesterday and they had a very
healthy discussion. She welcomed the new employee. She also shared that Gail Devers will be
doing a book signing at Sweetwater High School on Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Erina Cowart welcomed the new employee.
Raul Martinez welcomed the new employee.
Raul Chavez welcomed the new employee.
Charmaine Lawson shared that Preschool Enrollment will begin on April 27.
Cindy Vasquez welcomed the new employee. She shared that all schools are in the process of
testing their technology to troubleshoot before we begin SBAC testing. She gave kudos to Oscar
Gil for all of his hard work with CALPADS.
Meghann O’Connor welcomed the new employee. She shared that training for the ACAP pilot was
held today. She congratulated the Volunteer of the Month.
Yvette Olea shared information about the Padres Estrellas program.
Cindy Frazee shared that there are seven more slots available for National Board Certification and
teachers will be selected for this sometime next week.
Chris Carson shared information on the District’s rating.
Paula Jameson-Whitney welcomed the new employee.
Chris Oram welcomed the new employee.
Barbara Avalos congratulated the Volunteer of the Month. She shared that during her trip to
Sacramento she was able to speak with Shirley Weber’s aide. She thanked the Board for asking
such good questions.
19. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Clerk of the Governing Board
Secretary to the Governing Board
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
12.B. Administration
Agenda Item:
12.B.I. Approve the Quarterly Report to the San Diego County Office of Education
on Williams Complaints.
Speaker/Author:
Chris Oram, Superintendent
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
In May 2000, a lawsuit was filed against the State of California complaining that lowperforming schools across the State were housed in facilities that were dirty, unsafe and
inadequate with further allegations that these schools were additionally burdened with
unqualified teachers and insufficient instructional materials. A settlement in Williams vs.
California was agreed to in August 2004 and subsequently enacted into law through SB 6,
SB 550, AB 1550, AB 2727 and AB 3001 (chaptered September 29, 2004).
The intent of the Williams settlement is to ensure that all students have equal access to:
• Instructional materials
• Qualified teachers
• Safe, clean and adequate facilities
Comments:
A stipulation of the settlement is that all school districts must update Uniform Complaint
Procedures to include:
• Instructional materials
• Teacher vacancies and misassignments
• Emergency or urgent facilities issues
The Governing Board of National School District enacted changes to the Uniform
Complaint Procedures on December 8, 2004.
Notices have been posted in each classroom in every school informing parents/guardians
that all classes in all California public schools must have sufficient instructional materials
and that the facilities must be clean, safe and in “good repair.” The notices also provide
information on how and where to file a complaint.
The District is obligated to present a quarterly summary report of complaints to the
Governing Board and to the San Diego County Office of Education. For the period of
January through March 2015, no Williams Complaints were filed in the District.
See attached quarterly uniform complaint report summary.
National School District
Quarterly Uniform Complaint Report Summary
For submission to National School District Governing Board
and
San Diego County Office of Education
District Name:
National School District
Quarter covered by this report:
January – March 2015
Please fill in the following table. Enter 0 in any cell that does not apply.
Number of
complaints
received in quarter
Number of
complaints
resolved
Number of
complaints
unresolved
Instructional
Materials
0
0
0
Facilities
0
0
0
Teacher Vacancy
and Misassignment
0
0
0
Totals:
0
0
0
Submitted by: Yvette Olea
Title: Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
12.C. Human Resources
Agenda Item:
12.C.I. Ratify/approve recommended actions in personnel activity list.
Speaker/Author:
Cindy Frazee, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Comments:
Background information on individuals submitted under separate cover to Board
Members.
Financial Impact:
See staff recommendations table.
CERTIFICATED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
April 8, 2015
Name
Position
Effective Date
Employment
None
Temporary Employment
None
Contract Extension/Change
None
Unpaid Leave of Absence
None
Placement
Funding
Source
Agenda - April 8, 2015
CLASSIFIED STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
April 8, 2015
Name
1. Bianca Camacho
2. Alfredo Villegas
3. Jacqueline Olea
4. Perlita Bustamante
5. Sasha Jimenez
6. Laura Duran-Mulia
Position
Effective Date
Employment
Instructional
April 9, 2015
Assistant Health
Care
Child Nutrition
April 9, 2015
Services Assistant
Office Technician
School
Instructional
Assistant Health
Care
Instructional
Assistant Health
Care
Instructional
Assistant Preschool
April 9, 2015
April 9, 2015
Range 18, Step
1
Range 11, Step
1
Range 18, Step
1
Range 18, Step
1
April 9, 2015
Range 18, Step
1
April 9, 2015
Range 16, Step
1
Temporary Employment
None
Contract Extension/Change
None
Unpaid Leave of Absence
None
Placement
Funding
Source
Special
Education
Fund
Child
Nutrition
Services
Fund
General
Fund
Special
Education
Fund
Special
Education
Fund
Preschool
Fund
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
12.C.II. The following employee resignations were accepted by Cindy Frazee,
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Speaker/Author:
Cindy Frazee, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Rationale:
Name
Kathryn Therieau
Liliana Enriquez
Financial Impact:
N/A
Position
Location
Effective Date
Payroll/Benefits Specialist
Administrative Secretary
Confidential
District Office
March 27, 2015
District Office
March 31, 2015
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
12.D. Educational Services
Agenda Item:
12.D.I. Adopt Resolution #14-15.26 declaring the month of May 2015 as Better
Speech and Hearing Month in the National School District.
Speaker/Author:
Meghann O'Connor, Director, Student Support Services
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
This recognition month is sponsored annually by the American Speech-Language and
Hearing Association. National School District will be joining school districts around the
country in recognizing the work that our speech and language specialists do in developing
speech and language skills in our students with these disabilities.
Comments:
In conjunction with the ten schools in the National School District and other school
districts throughout the nation, this is an opportunity to focus attention on the professional
services provided to District students by the speech and language specialists. These
services include assessment, therapy, classroom interventions and other services that
support our students and their families.
See attached resolution.
Financial Impact:
N/A
National School District
Resolution
#14-15.26
BETTER SPEECH AND HEARING MONTH
WHEREAS, speech-language specialists in National School District observe and celebrate Better
Hearing and Speech Month each year during the month of May; and
WHEREAS, National School District recognizes and values the efforts of all who work to eliminate
or minimize the isolating effects of communication disorders in the one in ten families affected by
them; and
WHEREAS, those students of National School District who have overcome their communication
disabilities through the services of dedicated speech-language specialists should be recognized; and
WHEREAS, speech-language pathology services throughout our nation help to enable and empower
individuals with communication disorders to lead independent, productive and fulfilling lives; and
WHEREAS, National School District is proud and honored to have experienced and dedicated
speech-language specialists offering quality education and health care services to its students; now
BE IT SO RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the National School District declares the
month of May as Better Speech and Hearing Month, and we encourage all to recognize the
achievements of audiologists and speech-language specialists in improving the quality of life for
people with communication disorders.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Governing Board of the National School District of San Diego
County, California, this 8th day of April, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
)
)ss
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, Chris Oram, Ed.D., Secretary to the Governing Board of National School District of San Diego
County, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution
duly adopted by said Board at a regular meeting thereof on the date and by the vote above stated,
which resolution is on file and of record in the office of said Board.
Secretary to the Governing Board
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
12.D.II. Accept grant and approve Memorandum of Understanding between
National School District, UCSD, SDCOE, CVESD and SUHSD for participation in
the California Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant.
Speaker/Author:
Cindy Vasquez, Director of Educational Services
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
National School District, Chula Vista Elementary School District, Sweetwater Union
High School District, University of California at San Diego, and San Diego County Office
of Education, as the science grant partnership, applied for and was awarded a three-year
California Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant entitled Power: Solving Problems
through Engineering in the Physical Sciences. National School District serves as the lead
agency on this grant. The Memorandum of Understanding provides guidelines on how the
entities will collaborate through the duration of the grant. Each organization will be
providing a variety of services during the grant period (see attached chart).
The purpose of the grant is to increase teacher knowledge of the Next Generation Science
Standards in physical sciences and engineering. Approximately 71 teachers from the three
school districts will be involved; 35 from National. The grant will impact students and
teachers as the Next Generation Science Standards are implemented over the next several
years. The goals of the grant include:
1. Increasing students’ learning of physical sciences and engineering;
2. Increasing students’ positive attitudes towards the physical sciences and engineering,
and awareness and interest in future courses and careers;
By
3. Increasing teacher content knowledge of the CA NGSS physical sciences and
engineering, both content and processes;
4. Increasing teachers’ positive attitude, confidence, and time spent teaching physical
science and engineering; including college and career readiness;
5. Increasing knowledge and use of effective science pedagogy including: the engineering
design cycle; and inquiry-based, problem-based, project-based, service learning with a
focus on strategies that engage females;
6. Increasing knowledge and use of effective ELL pedagogy in science learning;
7. Creating, piloting, refining, and sharing integrated units of learning in the physical
sciences that include engineering learning opportunities.
Comments:
The grant will cover costs associated with the partnership as outlined in the grant
proposal, with in kind support and services beyond the grant amount for substitutes and
consultant salaries to be determined as the grant progresses. The total amount of funding
received for the grant over the three year period will be $1,800,000.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Each organization will be providing a variety of services during the grant period, 20152018.
National
School
District
Professional
Development Team
Coaches
Core Partnership
Teachers/Professors
Video/Website
In-Kind Services &
Support
Partnership Funding
(annually)
Chula Vista
Elemetary
School
District
Sweetwater
Union High
School
District
University of
California,
San Diego
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NTE
$12,000
X
NTE
$12,000
San Diego
County
Office of
Education
Calif.
Dept. of
Ed.
CaSMP
Grant
X
X
X
NTE
$12,000
X
X
0
0
$564,000
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
12.E. Business Services
Agenda Item:
12.E.I. Ratify/approve purchase orders, contracts and warrants as summarized
below and detailed in Exhibit A.
Speaker/Author:
Christopher Carson, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Rationale:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
Financial Impact:
Purchase Orders #A04107-#A04118, #C1553-#C1562,
#F14455-#F14595, #P5571-#P5837, #S05125-#S05127
Consultant Contracts (not to exceed $500 each)
Commercial Warrants
Miscellaneous Contracts
Revolving Cash Fund Business I
(Month ending March 31, 2015)
Revolving Cash Fund Business II
(Month ending March 31, 2015)
CNS Checks - March 2015 - None
Purchasing Card - February 2015
See above for summary of expenditures.
All funds are included in the totals.
$
183,092.63
$
$
$
$
98.00
790,211.98
0.00
3.00
$
3.00
$
$
0.00
17,459.40
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
13. GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Agenda Item:
13.A. Approve the National School District Governance Team norms and protocols
(Exhibit B).
Speaker/Author:
Chris Oram, Superintendent
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
The Governance Team norms and protocols were reviewed and updated at the Special
Board Meeting held on January 26, 2015.
Comments:
The Board has reviewed and agrees to follow the governance team norms and protocols in
order to support a positive and productive working relationship among the National
School District Board of Education, Superintendent, staff, students and the community.
Recommendation:
Approve the Governance Teams norms and protocols.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
13.B. Ratify travel request for Barbara Avalos, Maria Betancourt-Castañeda and
Maria Dalla to attend the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed
Officials (NALEO) Conference in Washington D.C. on March 24-25, 2015.
Speaker/Author:
Chris Oram, Superintendent
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
Local school boards are charged with the responsibility to develop policies and practices
to ensure that student learning and academic success remain an outcome and priority. In
order for the board to be successful in its role, it is important that each and every board
member display strong governance skills in order to enhance the board’s collective
strength. These skill sets include the ability to understand the District processes,
procedures, and systems that help board members successfully fulfill their role. Effective
board members not only learn to navigate both the formal and informal structures
successfully, but also become leaders within the District and in their communities.
The overarching goal of the NELI Policy Institute on School Governance is to provide
Latino public servants with the enhanced capacity and governance skills they need to
become effective advocates for their students, families, and communities. School board
members attending this two-day convening, will hear from leading education experts from
the public, private, and non-profit sectors who will tackle pressing policy and key core
governance topics.
The Institute will include a curriculum that covers:
• Parliamentary Procedures (Part I - III)
• Equal Educational Opportunities to Learn:
The Role of the Federal Government
• Lessons Learned and the Path Forward:
Common Core State Standards and Assessment Implementation
• Assessment Implementation and Meeting the Needs of ELLs
• Best Practices:
Challenges & Strategies in Implementing the Common Core State Standards
Comments:
Ms. Avalos, Ms. Betancourt-Castañeda and Ms. Dalla are members of NALEO. Airfare
and two days hotel costs are being paid for through a NALEO scholarship.
Travel costs include registration, travel and meals.
Recommendation:
Ratify travel request.
Financial Impact:
Not to exceed $500 per Board Member
General Fund
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
13.C. Approve travel request for Barbara Avalos, Maria Betancourt-Castañeda and
Maria Dalla to attend the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed
Officials (NALEO) Early Education Conference in Napa on April 23-24, 2015.
Speaker:
Chris Oram, Superintendent
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
The NALEO Education Leadership Initiative (NELI) aims to provide Latino public
servants with the enhanced capacity and governance skills they need to become effective
advocates for their students, families, and communities. Participants attending this twoday convening will hear from leading experts from the public, private, and non-profit
sectors who will tackle pressing early learning policy topics. The Institute will include a
curriculum that covers:
Access to Quality Early Education in California
Enhancing Early Educator Professional Development
Diversifying the Early Education Workforce
Making the Vision of Early Childhood Education for All a Reality
Identifying Effective and Sustainable Early Learning Models: Systems and Funding
Comments:
Ms. Avalos, Ms. Betancourt-Castañeda and Ms. Dalla are members of NALEO. Airfare
and hotel costs are being paid for through a NALEO scholarship.
Travel costs include registration, travel and meals.
Recommendation:
Approve travel request.
Financial Impact:
Not to exceed $100 per Board Member
General Fund
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
14. POLICIES, REGULATIONS, BYLAWS
Agenda Item:
14.A. First Reading - No Action Required
Speaker/Author:
Chris Oram, Superintendent
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
None
Agenda Item:
14.B. Second Reading and Adoption
Speaker/Author:
Chris Oram, Superintendent
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
None
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
15. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Agenda Item:
15.A. Approve Administration of the California Healthy Kids Survey for 2015-2017.
Speaker/Author:
Paula Jameson-Whitney, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) is an anonymous, confidential survey of
youth resiliency, protective factors and risk behaviors. It is administered to students at
grades five, seven, nine and eleven. It enables schools and communities to collect and
analyze data regarding local youth health risks and behaviors, school connectedness,
protective factors, and school violence. Questions ask children about eating habits, school
safety and bullying, involvement with school, as well as questions regarding work habits,
cigarettes, alcohol and other drugs. There is also a section asking students what type of
parental involvement/support they get in their home.
Comments:
The National School District Local Control Accountability Plan has several goals related
to student safety and wellness. The administration of the survey to our fifth grade students
will provide baseline data upon which to frame improvement efforts. By using the State
tool, the District is afforded the ability to benchmark against other districts in the state and
county, as well as be ensured of the statistical validity of the measurement. The survey
was previewed by the parents and principals of the District Advisory Council
(DAC).There will be a "positive" permission process as recommended by the DAC. This
means that in order for a student to take the survey, there must be a signed permission
form stating so. Parents will have an opportunity to preview the survey prior to giving
permission for their child to take the survey.
Recommendation:
Approve administration of survey.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
15.B. Approve 2015-2016 NSD instructional materials list with the deletion of
EnVision math and the addition of the newly adopted Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
GO Math! student texts in grades K-6.
Speaker/Author:
Cindy Vasquez, Director of Educational Services
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
On March 11, 2015, the Board approved the adoption of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Common Core GO Math! materials and professional development for teachers in grades
K-6. To meet the requirements of the State’s Williams policy, the Go Math! student texts
must be added to the list of National School District instructional materials. Please see
attached Instructional Materials list with the deletion of EnVision math and the addition
of Go Math student texts.
Recommendation:
Approve instructional materials list.
Financial Impact:
N/A
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CORE CURRICULUM 2015-2016
.
Grade
Transitional
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
Subject
Language Arts
Math
Publisher
Scholastic
Touchmath
T.E.'s
Unit Boxes (4)
Scholastic Big Day
TouchMath
Language Arts
ELD
Math
Science
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
McGraw-Hill
Big Books, 10 themes
Big Books, 10 themes
Student texts
Flipbook
Welcome to School Big Books
H.M. Medallion / Supplemental Materials
California Go Math!
(ENG)CA Science or (SPAN)CA Ciencias
Social Studies
H.M. Harcourt
Big Book
(ENG)Our World, Now and Long Ago or (SPAN)Nuestro mundo,
ahora y antes
Language Arts
Houghton Mifflin
ELD
Math
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
Science
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
McGraw-Hill
Format
Title / Titulo
Student Anthology, Level 1.1
Student Anthology, Level 1.2
Student Anthology, Level 1.3
Student Anthology, Level 1.4
Student Anthology, Level 1.5
Student Anthologies, Levels 1.1-1.5
Student texts
Unit Big Book Package - English
Component
Textbook - Spanish Component
CA Unit Soft Big Book Collection
(ENG)Here We Go or (SPAN)Aquí vamos!
(ENG)Let's Be Friends or (SPAN)Seamos amigos
(ENG)Surprises or (SPAN)Sorpresas
(ENG)Treasures or (SPAN)Tesoros
(ENG)Wonders or (SPAN)Maravillas
H.M. Medallion / Supplemental Materials
California Go Math!
Student Anthology, Level 2.1
Student Anthology, Level 2.2
Student Anthologies, Levels 2.1-2.2
Student texts
Textbook
Textbook
(ENG)Adventures or (SPAN)Aventuras
(ENG)Delights or (SPAN) Encantos
H.M. Medallion / Supplemental Materials
California Go Math!
(ENG)CA Science or (SPAN)CA Ciencias
(ENG)People We Know or (SPAN)La gente que conocemos
(ENG)Rewards or (SPAN)Recompensas
(ENG)Horizons or (SPAN)Horizontes
H.M. Medallion / Supplemental Materials
California Go Math!
CA Science
Our Communities
Traditions
H.M. Medallion / Supplemental Materials
Californai Go Math!
CA Science
A Changing State
Social Studies
H.M. Harcourt
Language Arts
Houghton Mifflin
ELD
Math
Science
Social Studies
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
McGraw-Hill
H.M. Harcourt
Language Arts
Houghton Mifflin
ELD
Math
Science
Social Studies
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
McGraw-Hill
H.M. Harcourt
Student Anthology, Level 3.1
Student Anthology, Level 3.2
Student Anthologies, Levels 3.1-3.2
Student textbook
Textbook
Textbook
Language Arts
ELD
Math
Science
Social Studies
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
McGraw-Hill
H.M. Harcourt
Textbook
Textbook
Student textbook
Textbook
Textbook
Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science and Be A Scientist
CA Ciencias
(ENG)A Child's View or (SPAN) Con los ojos de un niño
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CORE CURRICULUM 2015-2016
5th Grade
Language Arts
ELD
Math
Science
Social Studies
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
McGraw-Hill
H.M. Harcourt
Textbook
Textbook
Student Textbook
Textbook
Textbook
Expeditions
H.M. Medallion / Supplemental Materials
California Go Math!
CA Science
The United States: Making a New Nation
6th Grade
Language Arts
ELD
Math
Science
Social Studies
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
Houghton Mifflin
McGraw-Hill
H.M. Harcourt
Textbook
Textbook
Student Textbook
Textbook
Textbook
Triumphs
H.M. Medallion / Supplemental Materials
California Go Math!
CA Science
Ancient Civilizations
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
15.C. Amend Contract #CT3051 with Edupoint for hosted Synergy (Student
Information System) services and support.
Speaker/Author:
Cindy Vasquez, Director of Educational Services
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
The District has been using Edupoint’s Synergy Student Information System for the past
eight years. This year the Board approved direct services and support through Edupoint
instead of contracting with San Diego County Office of Education. Synergy provides the
District with flexible administrative features which make it easy to track attendance, and
built-in tools that simplify sharing information. Additionally, Synergy tracks all health
and immunization information and affords the ability to input, report and track discipline
incidents. Most of this information is required to be sent to CALPADS, the State student
data system that tracks this information on a consistent basis. As a result of working
directly with Edupoint, as well as diligent staff efforts, Synergy data going to the State
CALPADS system shows “zero” errors. To ensure that there is the capacity to continue to
accomplish this, the District added nightly data back-ups, which are also currently being
used to feed data into other systems (e.g., District data warehouse, Renaissance Learning
STAR and Accelerated Reader.). The total for these services and supports currently
exceeds the original approved amount by $901.
Comments:
Amending the original contract by $901 will allow the District to utilize the nightly
backups for the systems that need them.
Recommendation:
Amend Contract.
Financial Impact:
Amended amount of $52,450 (an increase of $901)
General Fund
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
15.D. Amend Consultant Contract #CT3121 to reflect corrected contractor name
from Haines Center to Loren Tarantino Consulting, Inc. for facilitation of Local
Control Accountability Planning Committee.
Speaker/Author:
Paula Jameson-Whitney, Assistant Superintendent Educational Services
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
On June 25, 2014, National School District approved its first Local Control
Accountability Plan. This comprehensive plan was the result of many hours of input,
committee meetings, and planning. Kris Flynn, consultant from Loren Tarantino
Consulting, guided the Local Control Accountability Planning Committee through two
meetings during which the committee developed the plan. Her role as a neutral, yet
knowledgeable facilitator enabled the process to be transparent and authentic.
The original contract approved by the Board on December 10, 2014 incorrectly listed the
Haines' Center as the provider. Approving this amendment will change the name of the
provider to Loren Tarantino Consulting, which is the correct name.
Comments:
The Local Control Accountability Plan is a three-year rolling plan that must be reviewed
and revised annually. Beginning in February of 2015 the LCAP Committee reconvened to
assess the effectiveness of the first six months of the plan, determine next steps and
develop the 2015-2015 to 2018-2019 update.
Recommendation:
Amend Consultant Contract.
Financial Impact:
$5,000
General Fund
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
15.E. Ratify Consultant Contract #CT3128 with Mad Science for K-6 assemblies on
October 22, 2014 and participation at Family Science Night.
Speaker/Author:
Deborah Hernandez, Principal, Rancho de la Nación School
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
Mad Science is the world’s leading science enrichment provider. They deliver unique,
hands-on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational.
Mad Science introduces millions of children to a world of discovery while sparking their
imagination. Mad Science encourages scientific literacy in children in an age when
science is as vital as reading, writing and arithmetic. Mad Science has provided
assemblies at schools across the District.
Rancho de la Nación held Family Science Night on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Mad
Science provided a spin and pop show and several science stations on optical illusions,
magnetism, and dry ice as interactive hands-on experiences as well. In addition, Mad
Science provided several make it and take it booths where students and their parents made
slippery slime, periscopes, and magnet sets. Staff participated as well by providing
additional interactive stations. Parents and students were very excited and enthusiastic
learning about science.
Comments:
This event was planned by the Rancho PTO in Spring of 2014. The PTO disbanded
shortly after the event was organized and the appropriate paper work was never filed.
Current leadership requests the ratification for this valuable event using site funds rather
than PTO funds.
Recommendation:
Ratify Consultant Contract.
Financial Impact:
$1,175
Title I Funds
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
15.F. Amend Consultant Contract #CT3138 with Eldon Andersen, Project Director,
California Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Program for the grant
period of January 2015 to September 2018.
Speaker/Author:
Cindy Vasquez, Director of Educational Services
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
Eldon Andersen is the Project Director for the California Mathematics and Science
Partnership Grant (CMSPG) for which National School District is the fiscal agent. Chula
Vista Elementary School District and Sweetwater Union School District are partnering
with NSD in this grant. On February 25, 2015, the Board approved only National School
District’s portion of Mr. Andersen’s $70,000 contract (approximately $12,000). Because
NSD is the fiscal agent, the amount must be increased to the entire cost of Mr. Andersen’s
salary, with NSD to be reimbursed with the CSMPG funds and by the other participating
districts. The breakdown of Mr. Andersen’s salary is as follows:
• $35,000 from Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant
• $35,000 in General Fund from the participating districts, each contributing
approximately $12,000.
Comments:
As grant implementation progresses and additional coaches are hired, consultant contracts
will be brought forward for Governing Board Approval. The grant will absorb the costs of
the additional contracts.
Recommendation:
Amend Consultant Contract.
Financial Impact:
Not to exceed $70,000 per year
Math and Science Partnership Grant Funds and General Fund
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
16. BUSINESS SERVICES
Agenda Item:
16.A. Adopt Resolution #14-15.27 establishing a Citizens' Oversight Board
Committee, approving form of bylaws therefor, and appointing members thereto.
Speaker/Author:
Christopher Carson, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
A General Obligation (GO Bond) election was held within the boundaries of the National
School District on November 4, 2014. This election was called under the authority of the
Governing Board under Resolution #14-15.02, and was on the ballot as Measure N.
Comments:
With Measure N being a Proposition 39 GO Bond, a Citizens' Oversight Committee is
required. The Committee consists of seven (7) members, and is tasked with the following
activities:
a. Receive and review copies of the District's annual independent performance audit and
annual independent financial audit, required by Article XIIA of the California
Constitution.
b. Inspect school facilities and grounds for which bond proceeds have been or will be
expended, in accordance with any access procedure established by the District's
Superintendent.
c. Review efforts by the District to maximize bond proceeds by implementing various
cost-saving measures.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution.
Financial Impact:
N/A
National School District
Resolution
#14-15.27
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF
THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ESTABLISHING
A CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, APPROVING FORM OF BYLAWS
THEREFOR, AND APPOINTING MEMBERS THERETO
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the National School District (the “District”) previously
adopted a resolution requesting San Diego County (the “County”) to call an election for general
obligation bonds (the “Bond Election”) to be held on November 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, notice of the Bond Election was duly given; and on November 4, 2014, the
Bond Election was duly held and conducted for the purpose of voting a measure for the issuance of
bonds of the District in the amount of $26,100,000 (the “Measure N”); and
WHEREAS, based on the statement of results from the County, more than fifty-five percent
of the votes cast in connection with Measure N were in favor of issuing the aforementioned bonds;
and
WHEREAS, Section 15278 of the Education Code of the State of California provides that
the governing board of a school district shall establish and appoint members to an independent
citizens’ oversight committee; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the District wishes hereby to establish such
independent citizens’ oversight committee in connection with issuance of bonds under Measure N
and to appoint members thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND CERTIFY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Bond Election Results. The Governing Board of the District has entered the
results of the Bond Election on its minutes.
Section 2.
Authorization. Measure N was authorized pursuant to paragraph (3) of
subdivision (b) of Section 1 of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution and subdivision (b) of
Section 18 of Article XVI of the California Constitution in accordance with the requirements of the
Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act of 2000 (the “Act”).
Section 3.
Establishment of Committee. An independent citizens’ oversight committee
(the “Committee”) is hereby established for the purposes set forth in the Act.
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Section 4.
Membership. The persons identified in the attached Exhibit A are hereby
appointed as the initial members of the Committee.
Section 5.
Bylaws. The Committee shall operate pursuant to the Board-approved
Bylaws. The Committee shall have only those responsibilities granted to them in the Act and the
Bylaws. The Bylaws, as submitted herewith and attached hereto as Exhibit B, are hereby approved.
Section 6.
Other Actions. Officers of the Board and members of the Committee
established hereunder are 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 give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this Resolution.
Such actions heretofore taken by such officers, officials and staff are hereby ratified,
confirmed and approved.
APPROVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Governing Board of the National School
District on this 8th day of April 2015.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Barbara Avalos,
President of the Governing Board
ATTEST:
Chris Oram, Ed.D.,
Secretary of the Governing Board
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Exhibit A
Measure N Citizens’ Oversight Committee Members
District staff recommends that the Governing Board appoint the individuals listed below to
the Measure N Citizens’ Oversight Committee (the “Committee”). District staff have selected these
individuals based on the review of each candidate’s written application and each candidate satisfies
at least one criteria established by the Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act
of 2000.
There is one Committee position that remains open at the time this attachment was
prepared. District staff is currently in communication with potential candidates that could fill
this one remaining position. District staff will provide a status update on these candidates at a
future Board Meeting.
Member Name
Member Type
Dave Pairis
Business Organization Representative
Rosalie Alvarado
Senior Citizens’ Organization Representative
Pending
Taxpayer Organization Representative
Guadalupe Rojas
Parent/Guardian Representative
Carolina Howard
Parent-Teacher Representative
Manuela Ramirez
At-large Representative
Anne Campbell
At-large Representative
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Exhibit B
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MEASURE N CITIZENS’ INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
BYLAWS
Section 1.
Committee Established. The National School District (the “District”) was successful
at the election conducted on November 4, 2014 (the “Election”), in obtaining authorization from the
District’s voters to issue up to $26,100,000 aggregate principal amount of the District’s general
obligation bonds, pursuant to a 55% vote. The election was conducted under Proposition 39, being
chaptered as the Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act of 2000, at Section
15264 et seq. of the Education Code of the State (“Prop. 39”). Pursuant to section 15278 of the
Education Code, the District is now obligated to establish the Independent Citizens’ Oversight
Committee to satisfy the accountability requirements of Prop. 39. The Governing Board of the
District (the “Board”) hereby establishes the Measure N Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee
(the “Committee”) which shall have the duties and rights set forth in these Bylaws. The Committee
does not have independent legal capacity from the District.
Section 2.
Purposes. The purposes of the Committee are set forth in Prop. 39, and these Bylaws
are specifically made subject to the applicable provisions of Prop. 39 as to the duties and rights of
the Committee. The proceeds of general obligation bonds issued pursuant to the Election are
hereinafter referred to as “bond proceeds.” The Committee shall confine itself specifically to
reviewing and reporting on the expenditure of bond proceeds generated under Measure N. Regular
and deferred maintenance projects and all monies generated under other sources shall fall outside the
scope of the Committee review.
Section 3.
duties:
Duties. To carry out its stated purposes, the Committee shall perform the following
3.1
Inform the Public. The Committee shall inform the public concerning the
District’s expenditures of bond proceeds.
3.2
Review Expenditures. The Committee may review quarterly expenditure
reports produced by the District to ensure that (a) bond proceeds are expended only for the
purposes set forth in the ballot measure; (b) no bond proceeds are used for any teacher or
administrative salaries or other operating expenses.
3.3
Annual Report. The Committee shall present to the Board, in public session,
an annual written report which shall include the following:
a.
A statement indicating whether the District is in compliance with the
requirements of Article XIIIA, Section 1 (b)(3) of the California Constitution; and
b.
A summary of the Committee’s proceedings and activities for the
preceding year.
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3.4
Duties of the Board/Superintendent. Either the Board or the Superintendent,
as the Board shall determine, shall have the following powers reserved to it, and the
Committee shall have no jurisdiction over the following types of activities:
a.
Approval of construction contracts,
b.
Approval of construction change orders,
c.
Appropriation of construction funds,
d.
Handling of all legal matters,
e.
Approval of construction plans and schedules,
f.
Approval of Deferred Maintenance Plan, and
g.
Approval of the sale of bonds.
3.5
Duties Only Related to Voter-Approved Projects Only. In recognition of
the fact that the Committee is charged with overseeing the expenditure of bond proceeds, the
District has not charged the Committee with responsibility for:
a.
Projects financed through the State of California, developer fees,
redevelopment tax increment, certificates of participation, lease/revenue bonds, the
general fund or the sale of surplus property without bond proceeds shall be outside
the authority of the Committee.
b.
The establishment of priorities and order of construction for the bond
projects shall be made by the Board at its sole discretion.
c.
The selection of architects, engineers, soil engineers, construction
managers, project managers, CEQA consultants and such other professional service
firms as are required to complete the project based on District criteria established by
the Board at its sole discretion.
d.
The approval of the design for each project including exterior
materials, paint color, interior finishes, site plan and construction methods (modular
vs. permanent) by the Board in its sole discretion and shall report to the Committee
on any cost saving techniques considered or adopted by the Board.
e.
The selection of independent audit firm(s), performance audit
consultants and such other consultants as are necessary to support the activities of the
Committee.
f.
The allocation of State School Building Program grant funds to
projects in the order and in the amount determined by the Board in its sole discretion.
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g.
The approval of an annual budget for the Committee that is sufficient
to carry out activities set forth in Prop. 39 and included herein.
h.
The adoption of a plan for publicizing the activities of the Committee
and the determination as to whether a mailer, a newspaper notice or website materials
would best suit the distribution of the Committee’s findings and recommendations.
i.
The amendment or modification of the Bylaws for the Committee as
provided herein, subject to the legal requirements of Prop. 39.
j.
The appointment or reappointment of qualified applicants to serve on
the Committee, subject to legal limitations, and based on criteria adopted in the
Board’s sole discretion as part of carrying out its functions under Prop. 39.
3.6
Authorized Activities. In order to perform the duties set forth in Section 3,
the Committee may engage in the following authorized activities:
a.
Receive and review copies of the District's annual independent
performance audit and annual independent financial audit, required by Article XIIA
of the California Constitution.
b.
Inspect school facilities and grounds for which bond proceeds have
been or will be expended, in accordance with any access procedure established by the
District's Superintendent.
c.
Review efforts by the District to maximize bond proceeds by
implementing various cost-saving measures.
Section 4.
Membership.
4.1
Number. The Committee shall consist of a minimum of 7 members appointed
by the Board from a list of candidates submitting written applications, and shall be based on
criteria established by Prop. 39, and per Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 7214.
4.2
Qualification Standards.
a.
To be qualified a person must be at least 18 years of age and reside
within the District’s geographic boundary, in accordance with Government Code
Section 1020.
b.
The Committee may not include any employee, official of the District
or any vendor, contractor or consultant of the District.
4.3
Ethics / Conflicts of Interest. By accepting appointment to the Committee,
each member agrees to comply with Articles 4 (commencing with Section 1090) and 4.7
(commencing with Section 1125) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code and the
Political Reform Act (Gov. Code §§ 81000 et seq.) and to complete Form 700 as required by
all “designated employees” of the District.
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4.4
Term. Except as otherwise provided herein, each member shall serve a term
of two (2) years, beginning February 1, 2015. No member may serve more than three (3)
consecutive terms. At the Committee’s first meeting, members will draw lots to select a
minimum of three (3) members to serve for an initial three (3) year term and the remaining
members for an initial two (2) year term.
4.5
Appointment. Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Board
through the following process: (a) appropriate local groups will be solicited for applications;
(b) the Superintendent or designee will review the applications; (c) the Superintendent or
designee will make recommendations to the Board.
4.6
Removal / Vacancy. The Board may remove any Committee member for any
reason, including failure to attend two (2) consecutive Committee meetings without
reasonable excuse or for failure to comply with the Committee Ethics Policy. Upon a
member’s removal, his or her seat shall be declared vacant. The Board, in accordance with
the established appointment process shall fill any vacancies on the Committee.
4.7
services.
4.8
Compensation. The Committee members shall not be compensated for their
Authority of Members.
a.
District.
Committee members shall not have the authority to direct staff of the
b.
Individual members of the Committee retain the right to address the
Board as an individual.
Section 5.
Meetings of the Committee.
5.1
Regular Meetings. The Committee is required to meet at least once a year
including an annual organizational meeting.
5.2
Location. All meetings will be held within the District.
5.3
Procedures. All meetings will be open to the public and conducted in
accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54950 et seq. Meetings
will be conducted according to such additional procedural rules as the Committee may adopt.
A majority of the number of Committee members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of any business except adjournment.
Section 6.
District Support.
6.1
The District shall provide to the Committee necessary technical and
administrative assistance as follows:
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a.
preparation of and posting of public notices as required by the Ralph
M. Brown Act, ensuring that all notices to the public are provided in the same
manner as notices regarding meetings of the District Governing Board;
b.
equipment;
provision of a meeting room, including any necessary audio/visual
c.
preparation and copies of any documentary meeting materials, such as
agendas and reports; and
d.
retention of all Committee records, and providing public access to
such records on an Internet website maintained by the District.
6.2
District staff and/or District consultants shall attend all Committee
proceedings in order to report on the status of projects and the expenditures of bond
proceeds.
6.3
No bond proceeds shall be used to provide District support to the Committee.
Section 7.
Reports. In addition to the Annual Report required in Section 3.3, the Committee
may report to the Board at least semi-annually in order to advise the Board on the activities of the
Committee. Such report shall be in writing and shall summarize the proceedings and activities
conducted by the Committee.
Section 8.
Officers. The Superintendent shall appoint the initial Chair. Thereafter, the
Committee shall elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair who shall act as Chair only when the Chair is absent,
which positions shall continue for 2 year terms. No person shall serve as Chair for more than two (2)
consecutive terms.
Section 9.
Amendment of Bylaws. Any amendment to these Bylaws shall be approved by a
two-thirds vote of the entire Governing Board of the District.
Section 10. Termination. The Committee shall automatically terminate and disband at the earlier
of the date when (a) all bond proceeds are spent, (b) the Committee has issued its final annual report
as required under Section 3.3 above, and (c) the Committee has completed and conducted its final
meeting which shall be scheduled after notice of subsection (a) herein occurs
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Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
16.B. Accept the following gifts:
Speaker/Author:
Christopher Carson, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Rationale:
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
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$250.00 from Walmart to Palmer Way School to be used for student activities.
$250.00 from Walmart to Kimball School to be used for classroom supplies.
$75.41 from Target to Kimball School to be used for classroom supplies.
$37.01 from Target to Palmer Way School for Sixth Grade Camp.
$400.00 from Target to El Toyon School for field trip transportation.
$61.93 from Target to Lincoln Acres School for teacher incentives.
$134.00 from Lifetouch to Kimball School to be used for school supplies.
$294.70 from General Mills Box Tops for Education to Palmer Way School for
Sixth Grade Camp.
9. $29.40 from Coca-Cola Refreshments for Kimball School to be used for school
supplies.
10. $1434.55 from El Toyon PTO to El Toyon School to be used for student
headphones.
11. $335.00 from Ira Harbison PTSO to Ira Harbison School for Sixth Grade Camp.
12. $88.00 from Ira Harbison PTSO to Ira Harbison School to be used for student
activities.
13. $100.00 from Jennifer Warren to Ira Harbison School for Sixth Grade Camp.
14. $450.00 from Beverly Hayes to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
15. $38.00 from Monica Cho to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
16. $30.00 from Megan Curiel to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
17. $50.00 from Jelen Rodecker to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
18. $100.00 from Kim Peterson to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
19. $25.00 from Nancy Larsen to Olivewood School for Sixth Grade Camp.
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation considers it their responsibility to make a positive
impact in the communities they serve and are passionate about helping people live better,
one community at a time.
Target’s Take Charge of Education donations are accumulated when supporters of the
school make purchases at Target using their REDcard. Target donates up to 1% of these
purchases to the eligible K-12 school they’ve designated.
Lifetouch National School Studios takes portraits of our students on a yearly basis and
donates an amount back to the schools.
Box Tops for Education® is one of the nation’s largest school fundraising loyalty
programs and has been helping schools succeed since 1996. With over 250 participating
products, it’s an easy way for schools to earn cash for the things they need.
The Coca-Cola Foundation, and its regional foundations strive daily to be responsive to
the priorities in the global communities where we live and work.
El Toyon PTO works throughout the year to support various programs at El Toyon School
and National School District.
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Ira Harbison PTSO works throughout the year to support various programs at Ira
Harbison School and National School District.
Jennifer Warren is an employee of the National School District with an interest in
supporting school activities.
Beverly Hays is an employee of the National School District with an interest in
supporting school activities.
Monica Cho is an employee of the National School District with an interest in supporting
school activities.
Megan Curiel is an employee of the National School District with an interest in
supporting school activities.
Jelen Rodecker is an employee of the National School District with an interest in
supporting school activities.
Kim Peterson is an employee of the National School District with an interest in
supporting school activities.
Nancy Larsen is an employee of the National School District with an interest in
supporting school activities.
Comments:
Matching funds will not be made available for the 2014-2015 school year due to budget
constraints.
National School District appreciates the support of individuals and organizations that
contribute to the enhancement of the District's educational programs. These gifts are in
keeping with the criteria of Board Policy 3290.
Recommendation:
Accept gifts.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
17. HUMAN RESOURCES
Agenda Item:
17.A. Conduct Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3547
regarding the initial proposal for a Successor Contract from California School
Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 206, to the National School District for the
2015-2016 school year.
Speaker:
Cindy Frazee, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
The Agreement between the National School District and the California School
Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 206 expires June 30, 2015. The CSEA has
provided their initial proposal for a new three-year contract (Successor Contract).
Comments:
Section 3547 of the Educational Employment Relations Act (EERA) requires public
school districts in California to give public notice of all bargaining proposals to make
these available for public scrutiny. This process, referred to as “sunshining,” gives the
public the opportunity to express their views at a board meeting prior to the
commencement of the negotiation process with recognized employee organizational
representatives.
See attached proposal.
Financial Impact:
N/A
THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
AND ITS NATIONAL CHAPTER 206
INITIAL PROPOSAL TO THE
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 2015
Pursuant to the Educational Employment Relations Act (EERA) and Article 24 of the current collective
bargaining agreement between the National School District (District) and the California School Employees
Association, and its National Chapter 206 (CSEA), we submit our initial proposal to meet and negotiate with
the District.
CSEA proposes that all portions of the current Agreement remain in full force and effect, except as follows:
ARTICLE 1: RECOGNITION
CSEA desires to update recognition language to state “CSEA and its National Chapter 206”.
ARTICLE 6: CSEA RIGHTS
CSEA desires to negotiate enhanced CSEA release time and appointments to District committees.
ARTICLE 10: PAY AND ALLOWANCES
CSEA desires to negotiate a fair and equitable increase in classified salary. Appendix B-Classified Salary
Schedule.
ARTICLE 12: HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS
CSEA would like to discuss the District’s contribution to health and welfare benefits.
ARTICLE 18: VACANCIES
CSEA desires to negotiate the filling of vacancies by seniority.
ARTICLE 19: CLASSIFICATION AND RECLASSIFICATIONS
CSEA wishes to address timelines and reclassification process.
ARTICLE 27: TERM OF AGREEMENT
CSEA proposes a new three (3) year term.
NEW ARTICLE: LAYOFF
CSEA desires to introduce a new article in the Agreement related to layoff and reemployment rights for
classified employees.
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
17.B. Adopt tentative 2015-2016 school year work calendar.
Speaker/Author:
Cindy Frazee, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
This item was originally brought to the Governing Board for approval on March 11, 2015.
The Governing Board did not approve the item at the March 11, 2015 meeting. Members
of the Governing Board desired to have additional information regarding the 2015-2016
work calendar. This item is being brought back to the Governing Board for
reconsideration.
The District annually negotiates or asks for input on the school year work calendar
pursuant to the collective bargaining agreements between the Governing Board of
National School District and California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter
206 and National City Elementary Teachers Association (NCETA).
CSEA reached a tentative agreement on February 12, 2015. NCETA gave input on the
2015-2016 work calendar on February 24, 2015.
Comments:
See attached tentative school year work calendar.
Recommendation:
Adopt tentative 2015-2016 school year work calendar.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
17.C. Adopt tentative 2015-2016 school year work construction calendar.
Speaker/Author:
Cindy Frazee, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
The National City voters approved a general obligation bond for the National School
District in November, 2014. As a result, major construction projects will take place at
eight National School District schools over the next two to three years. The eight sites are
scheduled to receive electrical upgrades and air conditioning. The construction projects
will require the school sites being affected to have an alternative construction calendar
that starts later in the school year. This year Ira Harbison School is scheduled for
construction. Central, Lincoln Acres and El Toyon Schools may still be scheduled for
construction, pending approval of the projects by the appropriate state agencies.
The 2015-2016 school year work construction calendar was presented to both
Associations. Pursuant to their contracts, NCETA gave input and CSEA negotiated and
agreed to the calendar.
Comments:
See attached tentative 2015-2016 school year work construction calendar.
Recommendation:
Adopt tentative 2015-2016 school year work construction calendar.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
17.D. Approve job description for Program Specialist-Behavior Specialist.
Speaker/Author:
Cindy Frazee, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
In June, 2011 the State Legislature gave the responsibility of providing mental health
services for students with disabilities to school districts. The bill was AB 114,
Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS). Prior to 2011 County Mental
Agencies provided these students with mental health services. Over the last several years
the need for these services for the students in the National School District has increased.
Comments:
The District is in need of a Program Specialist-Behavior Specialist to provide
coordination, guidance and appropriate services for students with disabilities who have
mental health needs. A new job description has been developed for this position and is
being presented for approval. The funding as indicated below will come directly from the
ERMHS funds provided by AB114.
See attached job description.
Recommendation:
Approve job description.
Financial Impact:
$114,512 Salary and Benefits
Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) Funds
Adopted:
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
PROGRAM SPECIALIST-BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
Job Purpose Statement: Under the general direction of the Director of Special Education, provides
overall program and technical assistance, coordinates staff development as requested with an emphasis in
educationally related mental health services (ERMHS), Autism, behavioral and social disorders.
Essential Job Functions:
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Observes, consults with school staff, site administration, general education teachers, students,
families and special education staff in the designated support in the area of social, behavioral and
mental health services.
Coordinates programs, mental health resources and assists in evaluating the effectiveness of
programs for individuals with exceptional needs in the area of social, behavioral and mental
health service.
Provides coordination, consultation support with materials to support positive behavioral, social
outcomes and program development specifically in mental health areas of need for student
success within classroom, school site environments.
Assists in planning and implementation of staff development, program development and
innovation of specialized behavioral methods and approaches at site, district and SELPA levels.
Assists in supervising and evaluating assigned personnel.
Participates as a member of the IEP Team as appropriate and as the Administrator as needed.
Assists special education personnel in implementing and coordinating related to educationally
related social, emotional and behavioral services provided though the IEP.
Responsible for monitoring educationally related mental health curriculum, social skills materials
and methodology in area(s) of expertise.
Serves as a resource in the in the identification, selection, production and use the instructional
materials.
Assists in the articulation of special education programs between elementary and middle school.
Maintains knowledge of current laws and regulations pertaining to individuals with exceptional
needs through attendance at meetings, in service programs, conferences and reading current
literature.
Participates in compliance, focused monitoring and technical assistance reviews for the state.
Other Job Functions:
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Perform related duties as assigned, self-directed, collaboratively as needed.
Job Requirement – Qualifications
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Experience Required: At least five years of successful experience working in a variety of
special education program settings, experience in educationally related mental health services.
Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.
Knowledge and /or Abilities Required:
Knowledge of :
Special Education identification and assessment procedures, development of behavior intervention plans,
and instructional programs to address identified student needs, behavioral and management strategies and
techniques relating to students who experience atypical behavioral needs, mental health supports and
practices, laws and regulations related to special education and individuals with disabilities.
Abilities to:
Plan, organize, and facilitate IEP meetings, interpret multidisciplinary reports, work collaboratively with
teams, site administrators, parents and students. Manage personnel and programs. Maintain records meet
scheduling deadlines, communicate effectively orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective
organization, community and public relationships. Stand and walk for prolonged periods perform a
variety of specialized and specific tasks.
Education Required: Masters’ degree in an appropriate educational field.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Must possess a valid California Special
Education or PPS Credential. Should have advanced training and experience in working with individuals
with significant behavioral disorders
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA) desired.
California Administrative Services Credential preferred.
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
17.E. Approve Side Letter of Agreement with the National City Elementary
Teachers Association (NCETA) regarding classroom packing and the construction
calendar for upcoming Major Construction Projects.
Speaker/Author:
Cindy Frazee, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
The National City voters approved a General Obligation Bond for the National School
District in November, 2014. As a result, major construction projects will take place at
eight National School District schools over the next two to three years. Eight sites are
scheduled to receive electrical upgrades and air conditioning. The construction projects
will require the school sites being affected to have an alternative construction calendar
that starts later than the regular school year. The sites are Ira Harbison, Central, Lincoln
Acres, El Toyon, Olivewood, John Otis, Kimball and Las Palmas.
Comments:
This year Ira Harbison School is scheduled for construction. Central, Lincoln Acres and
El Toyon schools may still be scheduled for construction. These projects are subject to
pending approval by the appropriate state agencies.
The District and NCETA have reached a tentative agreement regarding teachers
packing/unpacking the contents of their classrooms due to major construction occurring at
their site over the next two to three years. In addition, the Side Letter addresses the
development of a construction calendar during the year of major construction at a school
site.
The Side Letter of Agreement is available in the Superintendent's office.
Recommendation:
Approve Side Letter of Agreement.
Financial Impact:
Approximately $75,000 per year for two years.
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
18. BOARD WORKSHOP
Agenda Item:
18.A. Board Workshop on the Rigorous Curriculum Design.
Speaker/Author:
Paula Jameson-Whitney, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Quick Summary /
Abstract:
Beginning in October 2014, teams of teacher leaders have been working with consultants
from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Leadership and Learning Center to create Common
Core Instructional Units in both English Language Arts and mathematics. The units
sequence the Common Core Standards and provide a framework for intentional alignment
of the standards to rigorous activities.
Comments:
Ms. Jameson-Whitney and participating teachers will provide the Governing Board with a
description of the work being done, as well as a plan for the implementation of the
instructional units.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Agenda - April 8, 2015
Agenda Item:
19. BOARD/CABINET COMMUNICATIONS
Agenda Item:
20. ADJOURNMENT