Board Member Tom Adams 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. 17-19 covers 2 Leaves of Absence, 2 Resignations, 1 Conversion from Temporary to Permanent, 5 Coaching Variable Services Agreements and possible addendum covering 10 Employments and 5 Coaching Variable Services Agreements.

Classified Personnel Report No. 16-19 covers 1 Employment, 1 FTE Increase, 3 Promotions, 1 Resignation, 3 Variable Services Agreements-Coaching and possible addendum covering 15 Variable Services Agreements-Coaching.

Resolution No. 39-19 will help promote increased awareness of the effects and the varied learning difficulties associated with Autism.  DJUSD is committed to supporting all students, including those affected by Autism, and providing a learning environment that helps each student reach their potential. 

Approve submission of the Request for Allowance of Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions (Form J-13A) for Davis Senior High School to the California Department of Education.

On April 7, 2019, Davis Senior High School (“High School”) experienced a sudden, unexpected catastrophic failure of electrical equipment, resulting in a total loss of power at the High School, including loss of power for data connections, telephone systems, fire and other alarms (“Emergency Loss of Power”)

Staff investigated the source of the power outage, identifying the permanent equipment failure.

Due to the complete power outage, all classes and events at the High School were cancelled for April 8, 2019. Staff, PG&E and contractors worked diligently over the course of the day to restore temporary power. Staff was forced to take emergency action to obtain and install a temporary generator at the High School.  Temporary power was restored at the end of the day with the rental of an emergency generator.  Classes resumed April 9, 2019.

Accept the gifts totaling $8,800 for this period presented for use in the District's programs.

The Board of Education gratefully accepts donations totaling $8,800, which have been received by the District since the Board of Education meeting held on February 21, 2019. A summary of gifts received is included in the Board packet.

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 February 1, 2019 to February 28, 2019 and March 1, 2019 and March 31, 2019.

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 February 1, 2019 to February 28, 2019 and March 1, 2019 and March 31, 2019.

The Declaration of Need for Qualified Educators is an annual process which is guided by California Code of Regulations, Title 5, and requires all school districts that may need to use emergency permit teachers to estimate the number of emergency permits that may be needed in the upcoming school year. The estimate must be made public at the local governing Board meeting. The estimate and governing Board approval are sent to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing in an annual "Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators."  If a current "Declaration of Need" is not on file with the Commission, no emergency permits will be issued for use in the school district for that year. 

The information listed on the Declaration of Need form (Attachment 1) represents estimates based on previous years’ actual needs and on enrollment projections for 2019-2020. If new information develops and the need should arise to seek emergency permits in areas not listed on the form, then the district may submit that information at a later time and the Commission would be able to grant emergency permits in those areas. 

It should be emphasized that these permits would only be sought in emergency cases. For example, it may be necessary to fill a position that may come open immediately preceding the opening of school or during the school year. In the high percentages of cases, the district is able to fill positions with fully-credentialed certificated personnel through the established recruitment and hiring process.

The Declaration does not impact the General or Restricted Funds.

Hear a staff presentation regarding proposed program revisions for the Da Vinci Charter Academy program, related facilities recommendations, and to provide direction to staff.

As a result of public concerns about the facilities of Da Vinci Charter Academy High School at the Valley Oak Campus, the Board of Education has requested a report from staff regarding the program. On March 21, 2019 the Board received a report that provided relevant information regarding the Da Vinci Charter Academy.  Since March 21, 2019 staff have engaged stakeholders, conducted a program analysis and will report this information to the Board regarding program and facilities recommendations for the future.

Potential increase to Facilities Master Plan budget.

Trustees will continue a discussion about placing a Parcel Tax for Employee Compensation Resolution slated for a future 2020 ballot.

In order to close the compensation gap for all employees, the Board of Education and District staff are committed to the following actions:

1. Improving efficient operations
2. Maximizing state funding (i.e. improving attendance, exploring state funding increases, etc)
3. Committed to making Strategic Reductions
4. Looking for ways to increase the amount of take-home dollars for employees
5. Raising local revenue

The attachments will be provided closer to the Board of Education meeting date.

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 May 2, 2019. 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, Monica Roque legally posted this agenda on April 12, 2019.

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.