Board Member Cindy Pickett 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. 20-19 covers 3 Resignations and possible addendum covering 5 Employments and 5 Resignations.

Classified Personnel Report No. 19-19 covers 6 Employments, 2 FTE Increases, 3 Promotions, 3 Resignations and possible addendum covering 5 Employments, 5 Resignations and 10 Coaching Variable Services Agreements.

None at this time.

Accept the gifts totaling $10,500 for this period, presented for use in the District's programs.

The Board of Education gratefully accepts donations totaling $10,500, which have been received by the District since the Board of Education meeting held on April 18, 2019. A summary of gifts received is included in the Board packet.

Pursuant to Board Policy 3312 and California Education Code, all contracts and agreements need to be approved and ratified by the Board of Education.  The current contracts which are being presented to the Board are listed in the attachment section below.  Additional contract(s) may be included prior to the meeting.

Hear a staff presentation on options developed by a committee to honor Dr. Mary Ellen Dolcini for Board discussion and action.  

The Committee to Honor Dr. Mary Ellen Dolcini was formed in February, 2019 and was charged to bring options to the Board of Education on ways to best honor Dr. Dolcini's contributions to DJUSD.  The committee convened three times between March and April 2019 to discuss and develop various options.  Staff will report on the Committee's proposed options, including relevant considerations and the estimated costs.

Dependent on potential decisions.

Hold Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the 2019-20 Measure H tax rate.

In November 2016, the District's voters approved an annual tax of $620 per parcel for all parcels to augment the financing for certain school programs.  To account for the impact of inflation on the cost of delivering the classroom programs and student services supported by the education parcel tax, the tax rate shall be adjusted annually, as determined by the Board of Education.  To determine the inflation rate, the Board will use the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers, California, published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The resolution authorizing the tax (Resolution 59-16, attached) calls for a public hearing prior to the assessment of the tax each fiscal year.  In May, 2018, the annual tax was adjusted for inflation to $639.84 per parcel for all parcels. 

The District has the authority to increase the rate based on the latest California Price Index figures.  The rate can be increased by 3.8% to $664.15 per parcel for all parcels. 

Possible increase in local parcel tax revenue of approximately $320,000.  

As indicated in the Public Hearing, under the provisions of the resolution setting forth the specifications of the Measure H parcel tax, the Board of Education must conduct a public hearing and then approve the tax rate annually.  The public hearing was held on May 30, 2019, prior to the Board action. 

The current projected revenue for the 2019-20 fiscal year is approximately $10.2 million, which includes a projected 3.8% rate increase.

The current parcel tax (Measure H) rate is $639.84 per parcel for all parcels.

The Board of Education can approve the parcel tax (Measure H) adjustment for inflation to $664.15 per parcel for all parcels.

This increase is aligned with the current budget revenue projections and increases in annual costs.

Possible increase in local parcel tax revenue of approximately $320,000 aligned with current budget projection.

Under the provisions of the resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 2 (CFD No. 2), the Board of Education is granted the authority to adjust the CFD No. 2 tax rates by a maximum of 4.63% per annum. The purpose of the hearing is to allow the public to comment on the proposed adjustment of 4.63% to the current CFD No. 2 tax rate of $0.7101 per square foot of space for residential property and $0.1065 per square foot of commercial property.  The proposed adjustment would increase the rates to $0.7430 per square foot of assessable space for future residential property and $0.1114 per square foot of chargeable covered and enclosed space for future commercial and industrial property. 

Subsequent to the public hearing, the Board of Education will be asked, as a separate action, to approve the change in the tax rate.

Approve the proposed adjustment of 4.63% to the current Community Facilities District No. 2 tax rates which, when adjusted, will amount to $0.7430 per square foot of assessable space for residential property and $0.1114 per square foot of chargeable space for commercial and industrial property.

As indicated in the Public Hearing regarding the proposed adjustment, under the provisions of the resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 2 (CFD No. 2), the Board of Education is granted the authority to adjust the CFD No. 2 tax rates by a maximum of 4.63% per annum. The purpose of the hearing was to allow the public to comment on the proposed adjustment of 4.63% to the current CFD No. 2 tax rate of $0.7101 per square foot of space for residential property and $0.1065 per square foot of commercial property. The proposed adjustment would increase the rates to $0.7430 per square foot of assessable space for residential property and $0.1114 per square foot of chargeable covered and enclosed space for commercial and industrial property. 

A Facilities Plan has been discussed and approved in prior public Board meetings.  The projected cost components are based on an estimated revenue stream from CFD No. 2.  This revenue stream is estimated with full appreciation of the tax rate during the life span of the Facilities Plan. 

It is requested that the Board of Education approve the adjustment of the tax rate levied by CFD No. 2.

Under the provisions of the resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 1 (CFD No. 1), the Board of Education is granted the authority to adjust the CFD No. 1 tax rate by a maximum of 4.63% per annum. The purpose of the hearing is to allow the public to comment on the proposed adjustment of 4.63% to the current CFD No. 1 tax rate of $237.92.  The proposed rate when adjusted would amount to $248.94 per special tax unit. 

There is no impact to the General Fund.  Estimated revenue increase to restricted Facilities District Fund is $250,000 to be used for debt service payments.

Approve the proposed adjustment of 4.63% to the current community Facilities District No. 1 tax rate which, when adjusted, will amount to $248.94 per special tax unit.

As indicated in the Public Hearing regarding the proposed adjustment, under the provisions of the resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 1 (CFD No. 1), the Board of Education is granted the authority to adjust the CFD No. 1 tax rate by a maximum of 4.63% per annum. The proposed rate when adjusted would amount to $248.94 per special tax unit.  In accordance with the resolution establishing CFD No. 1, a public hearing has already been held to provide opportunity for public comments. 

A Facilities Plan has been discussed and approved in prior public Board meetings.  The projected cost components are based on an estimated revenue stream from CFD No. 1.  This revenue stream is estimated with full appreciation of the increases to the tax rate during the life span of the Facilities Plan. 

The projected tax revenue stream has been encumbered to cover outstanding debt obligations.

It is requested that the Board of Education approve the adjustment of the tax rate levied by CFD No. 1.

There is no impact to the General Fund.  Estimated revenue increase to restricted Facilities District Fund is $250,000 to be used for debt service payments.

Review and discuss the impact of the May Revision State Budget and other assumptions for the 2019-20 Adoption Budget.

The updated State budget proposal has slightly lower revenue projections for K-12 local district funding from the January proposal.

The Governor's proposal continues to fund the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) for inflation (COLA) only. The COLA was adjusted slightly downward. As part of the new funding formula (LCFF), the districts are also required to develop a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) concurrently with the budget.

For the 2019-20 the proposed budget contains net funding for LCFF growth that calculates to $2.2m (+3.4% per student) of possible on-going new funding next year.

Some important things to know about the increased funding are:

• The LCFF revenue funds all area of district needs:
  • Employee Compensation
  • State Pension Cost Increases (STRS and PERS employer rates)
  • Inflation/Cost Increases
  • K-3 Class Size regulations and local teacher staffing
  • Deficit Spending Reduction
  • Services/Goals for Student Learning (LCAP)
    

Our discussions during the budget planning cycle including the Local Control Accountability Plan and final approved budget will need to address these needs while maintaining fiscal solvency.

The budget proposal also includes other one-time State level funding to reduce the level of future STRS pension rate cost increases. This is projected to defer the current 2019-20 STRS rate increase if approved by the legislature.

Staff will provide a summary report of the Governor's May revise and possible impacts on DJUSD.

Impacts of State Budget changes for the DJUSD budget in the 2019-20 school year include a possible net funding increase of $2.2 Million in LCFF funding and a possible one year deferral of a STRS rate increase ($0.8 Million). 

In June 2018, the Board of Education approved the DJUSD Facilities Master Plan (FMP).  The FMP included a program revision to Da Vinci Charter Academy (DVCA) relocating all DVCA seventh through ninth grade students from the Da Vinci Junior High campus (currently at the Emerson Junior High campus) to the Da Vinci High School campus (located at the Valley Oak campus) and the relocation of all preschool programming from Valley Oak to the Emerson Junior High School campus.  In the fall of 2018, the Board requested that District staff and DVCA leadership revise the educational program vision and related facilities needs for these components of the FMP. Subsequently, District and DVCA staff brought program history and revision proposals to the Board of Education on March 21, 2019 and April 21, 2019, respectively, that included moving Da Vinci Junior High ninth graders to Da Vinci High School campus. This change would necessitate the relocation of Valley Oak preschool programming. District staff will present a revised Facilities Master Plan proposal and corresponding project funding options aligned to these recommendations.

Any additional attachment(s) will be posted closer to the 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 June 6, 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 May 24, 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.