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. 

Certificated Personnel Report No. 02-19 covers 1 Employment, 4 FTE Increases, 1 Temporary FTE Increase, 1 Partial Leave of Absence, 11 Partial Leaves of Absence (Tandem positions), 1 Retirement, 6 Resignations, 1 Partial Resignation and possible addendum covering

Classified Personnel Report No. 02-19 covers 8 Resignations and 6 Retirements.

Approve letters of support urging student mental health legislation.

In the final weeks of the 2017-18 session, the State Legislature will consider Senate and Assembly Bills that if passed would improve mental health care services for students.  These Bills must be passed before the Legislature adjourns on August 31, for the Governor's consideration.  

• SB 972 by Senator Anthony Portantino, D-La Cañada Flintridge, requires public schools, private schools, and public and private institutions of higher education that issue pupil identification cards to include the telephone number for a suicide prevention hotline or the Crisis Text Line.
• SB 1019 by Senator Jim Beall, D-San Jose, requires the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission to consult with the Superintendent of Public Instruction and create a grant program for school district mental health partnerships.
• AB 1436 by Assemblymember Mark Levine, D-San Rafael, requires an applicant for license as a marriage and family therapist, educational psychologist, clinical social worker, or professional clinical counselor to show that he or she has completed a minimum of six hours of coursework or applied experience in suicide risk assessment and intervention.
• AB 2022 by Assemblymember Kansen Chu, D-Milpitas, requires all schools to inform, at least twice a year, pupils and parents or guardians how to access available student mental health services on campus or in the community. The bill also allows counties to use funds from the Mental Health Services Act to provide grants to schools to develop and distribute the notifications.
• AB 2639 by Assemblymember Marc Berman, D-Los Altos, requires schools that serve students in grades 7 through 12 to review policies on pupil suicide prevention every five years and update the policy, if necessary. AB 2639 also permits Local Educational Agencies to update the policy more frequently.

Approve all recognition resolutions presented.

Several recognition events occur annually within the Davis Joint Unified School District, the State of California, and the United States.  The attached resolutions recognize these annual events of significance.

This item does not have a financial impact on the district.

Accept the 2018-2019 Agriculture Career Technical Education Incentive Grant provided through the California Department of Education.

The Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant provides local educational agencies (LEAs) with funds to improve the quality of their agricultural vocational education programs. The goal is to maintain a high-quality, comprehensive agricultural vocational program in California's public school system to ensure a constant source of employable, trained, and skilled individuals.

The California Department of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the State Board of Education have strongly supported a comprehensive program of instruction in agriculture that integrates technical agriculture with strong academic foundations in core subjects. A successful agriculture education program must be based on three components: classroom instruction, Future Farmers of America (FFA) leadership activities, and Supervised Occupational Experience Projects. The Agricultural Education Vocational Incentive Grant Program provides support for agricultural education programs.  The program seeks to accomplish four major purposes:

• Enable local education agencies to improve the curriculum for students enrolled in agricultural education programs through the development and implementation of (a) an integrated academic and vocational curriculum, (b) curriculum that reflects workplace needs and instruction, and (c) support services for special populations.
• Increase the competence of future and current high school, middle grades, and regional occupational centers and programs agricultural education instructors in developing and implementing a new integrated curriculum, student and program certification systems, technical preparation strategies, and effective instructional methodologies.
• Promote the development and use of curriculum, instructional materials, and instructional strategies that prepare students in all aspects of the agricultural industry and foster critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and academic and technical skill attainment.
• Increase linkages between secondary and post-secondary institutions offering agricultural education programs; between academic and agricultural educators; and among agricultural educators, the agricultural industry, professional associations, and local communities.

Benefits of agricultural education programs are:

• Collaboration, articulation, and networking with all levels of delivery systems (elementary through post-secondary) for instructors
• Supervised entrepreneurial and workplace learning experiences for students
• Linkages and partnerships with business and industry for instructors and students
• Professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators, and counselors
• Curriculum development based on performance and content standards for instructors  
• On-site technical assistance in programs for instructors and students
• A foundation for students in the academic and technical skills necessary for career and personal success
• Increased student leadership and interpersonal skills
• An authentic assessment of knowledge, skills, and abilities through on-demand demonstrations and portfolios.

$15,172 to support Career Technical Education programs in agriculture as described in the grant.

Approve the Notice of Completion for the Proposition 39 Lighting Retrofit Project – Phase II at Davis High School and; Other Acts Relating to the Proposition 39 – California Clean Energy Jobs Act (2012) Energy Expenditure Plan for Davis High School (PN 16-34)

On November 7, 2017, the Governing Board approved the bid proposal submitted by Clear Blue Energy Corp in the amount of $664,542 and authorized staff to execute the construction agreement to complete the work described in the Proposition 39 Lighting Retrofit Project – Phase II.

Clear Blue Energy Corp has completed the project and met all contractual responsibilities.  No further change to the contact amount of $664,542 will occur. 

It is recommended the Board of Education approve the Notice of Completion for Clear Blue Energy Corp for the Proposition 39 Lighting Retrofit Project – Phase II at Davis Senior High School.

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).

The Proposition 39 Lighting Retrofit Project – Phase II at Davis Senior High School is funded through the Proposition 39 – CA Clean Energy Jobs Act restricted funds and available utility rebates.   

The attached list of documents are considered Class 3 or other. These records have been retained for the legal period of time as per Article 2, Sections 16023 through 16028, of Title 5, California Administrative Code. There is no further need to retain these records for use in the district. Permission is being requested to destroy the hardcopy documents as noted on the attached list.

It is recommended that the Board of Education determine the documents category as presented on the attached list  and authorize the destruction of such documents.

Approve plan determining to spend the monies received from the Education Protection Account per the attached reports.

In November 2012, the voters approved Proposition 30, a State tax measure to bolster the revenue sources of the State budget that declined from the economic crisis.  This tax allowed the State to stabilize funding to K-12 education which included maintaining annual base revenue apportionments and reducing funding deferrals (late payments of apportionments, IOU’s). In November 2016 voters approved Proposition 55, a new measure to continue the increased income taxes to continue to support K-12 education funding. These funds continue to be allocated through the LCFF sources as the Education Protection Account State Aid.

This is a statutory requirement to receive the apportioned funds that are approximately $10 million for DJUSD and $900 thousand for Da Vinci Charter Academy.

Per Board Policy 3300, the Clerk of the Board shall review and report to the Board all transactions entered into by the Superintendent or designee on behalf of the Board every 60 days. (Education Code 17605)

These reports cover the periods from June 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2018 and July 31, 2018.

Per Board Policy 3300, the Clerk of the Board shall review and report to the Board all transactions entered into by the Superintendent or designee on behalf of the Board every 60 days.  (Education Code 17605)

These reports cover the periods from June 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2018 and July 31, 2018.

Accept the gifts totaling $2048 for this period presented for use in the District's programs.

The Board of Education gratefully accepts donations totaling $2048, which have been received by the District since the Board of Education meeting held on June 21, 2018. A summary of gifts received is included in the Board packet.

The Board will hear up to a three-minute presentation from each candidate.  Following the presentations, the Board will have an opportunity to ask questions and then hear public comment.  The Board will then begin voting as outlined in the "Voting Process" established at the August 2 meeting.  

Following the candidate interview and voting, provisionally appoint the successful candidate.  

The Board President will administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Board member.

Receive update on final approved State budget.

The 2018-2019 State Budget was approved and signed by the Governor on June 27, 2018. There were few major changes in the approved State budget amount. The only major changes were reduced funding of the One-time Discretionary Grant, which was used to increase LCFF funding.       

In summary, the current year funding is lower than projected, but projected LCFF funding on-going is increased. While the funding is slightly better going forward, the District is operating with a structural budget deficit and will need to continue to be cautious in spending decisions as we balance employee compensation, educational plans (LCAP), and fund balance reserves.

This is an annual, routine required action of the Board. The 2018-2019 budget is dependent on this tax revenue. 

The tax rate for Measure H was set at the Board of Education Meeting on May 31, 2018.  This is the official step to adopt the resolution to direct the county to levy and collect the tax.

The special tax revenue for fiscal year 2018-2019 for Measure H Parcel Tax is $9,888,087.

Adopt Resolution No. 04-19 as presented. 

This is an annual, routine required action of the Board.  The Debt Repayment Plan assumes receipt of revenues from this revenue source. 

The tax rate for Community Facilities District No. 1 was set at the Board of Education meeting on May 31, 2018.  This is the official step to adopt the resolution to direct the county to levy and collect the tax.

The total annual special tax to be collected within CFD No. 1 for fiscal year 2018-2019 is $5,397,036.

Adopt Resolution No. 05-19 as presented.

The tax rate for Community Facilities District No. 2 was set at the Board of Education meeting on June 31, 2018.  This is the official step to adopt the resolution to direct the county to levy and collect the tax.

The total annual special tax to be collected within CFD No. 2 for fiscal year 2018-2019 is $3,851,791.

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.  

In compliance with the Brown Act regulations, Penny Pyle legally posted this agenda on August 10, 2018.

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.