Board Member Alan Fernandes will lead those attending the meeting in a patriotic observance.

In the interest of conducting the business of public education in a timely manner, there is a two or three-minute limit per individual speaker which, at the discretion of the board president, may be modified depending on the number of speakers.  A maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the comment period may be imposed.

In order to maintain a respectful public forum, members of the audience will please limit applause to occasions of student performance, employee recognition, and significant community contributions which are celebrated by everyone present.

During this public comment period, the law does not allow the Board of Education to take action on any item not explicitly posted on the agenda in advance.  However, Board members may ask for clarification, refer concerns to staff, and/or request that an item be placed on a future agenda. 

The Board will conduct its annual organization meeting per Board Policy 9100. The Board will confirm the appointment of the president. Board members will be elected to the following positions: Vice President/Clerk, Yolo County School Boards Association representative; and Legislative Liaison. Other actions to be taken include appointing the Superintendent as secretary to the Board. 

The Board shall also develop a schedule of regular meetings (first and third Thursday of each month). 

At the December 17, 2015 meeting, the new Board President may appoint members to serve on subcommittees such as City/District 2x2, County/District 2x2, Budget and Fiscal, Board Policy, Facilities/Real Estate Asset, Superintendent's Evaluation, Parcel Tax Subcommittee, Legal subcommittee, or other necessary subcommittees.  The President may also appoint Board members to serve as liaisons from the Board to individual school sites, CSEA, DTA, UCD, Davis Schools Foundation, Davis Schools Arts Foundation, Davis Blue and White Foundation, Davis Farm to Fork, and the District Technology Committee and Local Control and Accountability Plan Committee.

Certificated Personnel Report No. 09-18 covers 2 Temporary FTE Increases, 1 Retirement, 1 Retirement Effective Date Change and possible addendum covering 1 Leave of Absence and 1 Promotion.

Classified Personnel Report No. 09-18 covers 3 Employments, 2 Resignations, 1 Transfer, 1 Leave of Absence, and 12 Coaching Variable Services Agreements.

Approve the California State Water Resources Control Board Construction Grant Agreement and adopt Resolution 29-18 Approving the Construction Grant Agreement NO. D17-02035 for Fairfield Elementary School CR6 Drinking Water Compliance Project.

On June 2, 2016, the Board of Education adopted Resolution 54-16 authorizing staff to submit a grant application for funding to remediate Hexavalent Chromium (CR6) levels that currently exceed State safe drinking water standards at Fairfield Elementary School.  An application requesting $600,000 in funding from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) was submitted by staff and approved by the State.

As a requirement of funding release, staff recommends the Board of Education approve the Construction Grant Agreement and adopt Resolution 29-18 authorizing the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee to execute the Construction Grant Agreement.  District Legal Counsel (AALRR) has reviewed and approved the agreement per the required form.

The District is committed to providing safe and healthy facilities for optimal learning conditions. This commitment is included in the District’s Strategic Plan (Strategy 2) and the Local Control Accountability Plan (Goal 2).

Approve Memo of Understanding with EMC Research, Inc., to undertake surveys and opinion research for DJUSD to consider a parcel tax for compensation.

The next official budget report for the District is the First Interim Report in December.  This budget report will include the updates from unaudited actuals, the final approved State budget and other budget revisions based upon current activity.  This report includes potential changes in budget projections for the current year as well as future year projections.

As the district looks forward, there are seven major budget themes to understand and discuss as we plan for next year and beyond.

1. Projected revenues (State, local, federal)
2. Potential parcel tax for compensation
3. Employee compensation and collective bargaining
4. Deficit spending
5. Pension costs
6. Staffing and program changes
7. Fiscal health

Staff will discuss the status of the budget with these themes as we prepare for the First Interim Budget.

The cost of the agreement with EMC Research, Inc. would be between $33,200 and $60,700, depending on the need for a follow up survey.  

The calendar is a fluid, working document used by the Board President and Superintendent in support of the Board conducting efficient and effective Board meetings. Changes in the date of future agenda items occur frequently to best fit Board items into the time parameters of Board meetings and District priorities.  

The next meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for December 21, 2017. The Board will convene in open session, and immediately thereafter adjourn to closed session at 5:30 p.m. in the Susan B. Anthony Administration Building at 526 B Street, Davis, California. The Board will reconvene in open session at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Community Chambers at 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, California.

In compliance with the Brown Act regulations, Penny Pyle legally posted this agenda on December 4, 2017.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to access the Board meeting room or to otherwise participate during this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (530) 757-5300 ext. 142. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Board meeting.

Agenda Packets are available for review at the Davis Joint Unified School District office, 526 B Street (530-757-5300 x 142); or online at https://davis.agendaonline.net/public/davis.