Board Member Barbara Archer 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. 

Certificated Personnel Report No. 07-19 covers 1 FTE Increase,  1 Leave of Absence, 1 Resignation,8 Coaching Variable Services Agreements and possible addendum covering one employment.

Classified Personnel Report No. 06-19 covers 20 Employments, 6 FTE Increases, 1 Partial Resignation, 4 Resignations, 1 Retirement, 29 Coaching Variable Services Agreements and possible addendum covering 10 Employments, 5 FTE Increases, 5 Resignations and 30 Coaching Variable Services Agreements.

Approve César Chávez Elementary 2018-2019 Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA), which has been approved by the submitting site's School Site Council. 

Schools that receive state and federal categorical funding through the Consolidated Application process must annually develop a Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The purpose of the SPSA goals and actions are to “improve the academic performance of all students to the level of the performance goals.”

The Single Plan for Student Achievement involves a cycle of continuous development, implementation and monitoring. The following steps are completed at the site level in the development of a school plan: 

1. Measure effectiveness of improvement strategies at the school; 
2. Seek input from school advisory committee; 
3. Reaffirm or revise school goals; 
4. Revise improvement strategies and expenditures; 
5. Recommend the approved Single Plan for Student Achievement to the governing board; and 
6. Monitor the implementation of the plan.

Once approved by the Board of Education, a copy of each school's SPSA will be available for review on the DJUSD website and in the Instructional Services Department at the District Office. The 2018-19 SPSA has been approved for implementation by the site's School Site Council.

As described in the plan.

Approve the recommendation to appoint Catherine Harrington as the Davis Joint Unified School District representative for the Yolo County Community Advisory Committee (CAC), for a two-year term, from 2018 to 2020.

The Yolo County Governance of Special Education specifies that the Davis Board of Education appoint representatives to the Yolo County Community Advisory Committee. The appointments are for a duration of two years.

After discussion and recruitment with the Superintendent's Advisory Committee on Special Education (SACSE) and the special education teachers of the District, one person was willing to commit to representing DJUSD on CAC.

Catherine Harrington is an experienced Special Education teacher who has been employed by the District since 2002, and whose professional expertise will provide a valuable contribution to the Community Advisory Committee.

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Hear a report on DJUSD's 2018 spring testing results of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the local indicators for DJUSD and Da Vinci Charter Academy.

Each spring DJUSD students in grades three through eight and eleven participate in the English Language Arts and Mathematics statewide assessments. In 2019 students in grades five, eight, and once in High School will also participate in the California Science Test (CAST).  These tests make up the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and are part of the California Accountability and Assessment System.

CAASPP results can be used to measure progress and focus on areas of improvement. While overall scores of students in DJUSD remain strong, the opportunity and achievement gap, as reflected on these tests, continues to persist.  

After a review of district data, staff will present an analysis of the results and a framework, including DJUSD's Graduate Profile, to guide the District towards its goals. 

Furthermore, DJUSD and Da Vinci Charter Academy have set local indicators that comply with state priorities. Annually, the DJUSD governing board will hear updates on progress against these priorities, which include the following: Basic Services, Implementation of State Academic Standards, Parent Engagement, School Climate, and Access to a Broad Course of Study. 

Hear an update by DJUSD staff on planning for improved Career Tech Education (CTE) pathways. 

DJUSD currently offers CTE programs at both the junior and senior high schools. This presentation will provide an update on initial planning to build upon existing programs and explore new fields for career pathways. 

National Student Clearinghouse data on college persistence for DJUSD grads and high school student survey data suggest a need to review, and perhaps revise, programs that support career readiness. In addition to workforce readiness, CTE pathways also help advance District instructional goals and develop the skills that are outlined in DJUSD's Graduate Profile. 

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, Monica Roque legally posted this agenda on October 26, 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.