It is anticipated the Board will reconvene in open session at 6:30 p.m.

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. 

Approve Certificated Personnel Report No. 10-20 covering 2 FTE Increases, 3 Resignations and possible addendum covering 2 Employment and 5 Coaching Variable Services Agreements.

The personnel actions requested in this report are essential to meet the goals and mission of the Davis Joint Unified School District.

The personnel actions are budgeted for in the Davis Joint Unified School District Adopted Budget or expressly approved by the Board of Education in open session.

Classified Personnel Report No. 10-20 covers 3 Employments, 2 FTE Increases, 2 Classification Changes, 1 Coaching Variable Services Agreements and possible addendum covering 5 Employments, 5 Resignations, and 25 Coaching Variable Services Agreements.

The personnel actions requested in this report are essential to meet the goals and mission of the Davis Joint Unified School District.

The personnel actions are budgeted for in the Davis Joint Unified School District Adopted Budget or expressly approved by the Board of Education in open session.

Adopt California Environmental Quality Act Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Emerson/Da Vinci Junior High School NextGen Science Classroom Project.

The proposed scope of the Emerson/Da Vinci Junior High School NextGen Science Classroom Project meets the CEQA definition of a project and the project is not subject to a categorical CEQA exemption.

To comply with CEQA, DJUSD has prepared, and as legally required, provided a draft of the project's Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for public review and comment.

The MND identifies anticipated environmental impacts of the project and the MMRP identifies the required process for implementing and monitoring mitigations.

All potential impacts identified in the MND are less than significant with any identified mitigations. 

There is no financial impact of approving the California Environmental Quality Act Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Emerson/Da Vinci Junior High School NextGen Science Classroom Project.

Approve the following Bond Program agreements: 

1. Professional Services Agreement- Evergreen Arborists for tree removal for the Ralph Waldo Emerson and Da Vinci Junior High School science project.
   
2. Professional Services Agreement- Mid Pacific Engineering, Inc. (MPE) for geotechnical engineering and geologic services for t
3. Professional Services Agreement- Mid Pacific Engineering, Inc. (MPE) for percolation testing for the Ralph Waldo Emerson and Da Vinci Junior High School science project.
4. Professional Services Agreement- Wallace Kuhl & Associates for geotechnical engineering and geologic hazards services for the Da Vinci Charter Academy project.
5. Professional Services Agreement- Warren Consulting Engineers, Inc. for topographic surveying services for the Da Vinci Junior High School Administration Portable Project Elementary School project.
6. Professional Services Agreement- Warren Consulting Engineers, Inc. for topographic and boundary surveying of the campus for the North Davis Elementary School project.
7. Professional Services Agreement- Warren Consulting Engineers, Inc. for topographic and boundary surveying of the campus for the Robert E. Willett Elementary School project.

The cost of each agreement is posted in the attachments and budget has been allocated in the Building Fund from Bond Program revenue.

Receive a report from County Supervisors Jim Provenza and Don Saylor on facility planning efforts for a ‘South Davis Library and Education Center’ and consider conceptual approval of the project.

Hear an update on the Davis Joint Unified School District's plan to explore Ethnic Studies programming, including the formation of a DJUSD Ethnic Studies Task Force. 

Following the passage of Assembly Bill 2016, which initiated the development of an Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum, the state of California has been exploring Ethnic Studies as a possible program requirement across the state's school districts. The model curriculum and related legislation that is under discussion is intended to address a call for education that is relevant, meaningful, and affirming of student identities across diverse ethnic communities. 

DJUSD will convene an Ethnic Studies Task Force to include diverse community representation and seek to understand what effective Ethnic Studies programming looks like and what purpose Ethnic Studies would serve in DJUSD. The Task Force will work through the Spring of 2020, simultaneously with state efforts to draft a revision of the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum, and both efforts will inform the future of an Ethnic Studies program in the District. 

None at this time. 

Hear an overview of the 2019 California School Dashboard, including how information from the Dashboard informs staff analysis, action, and continuous improvement in the DJUSD.

The California School Dashboard is the state accountability system, an online tool that reports multiple performance measures, including six state indicators (academic, suspension, graduation, absenteeism, English Learner progress, and College/Career Readiness), and five local indicators. Results can be viewed by district and individual school sites. 

Staff use these indicators to inform the development of the district-wide Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and individual school site plans.

The 2019 Dashboard includes a new indicator: the English Learner Progress Indicator (ELPI), which measures English Learner growth on the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). 

DJUSD has also become eligible for Differentiated Assistance, a state designation for additional County Office of Education support, for addressing Chronic Absenteeism and Suspensions for our Foster student population. 

None at this time. 

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 February 6, 2020. The Board will convene in open session, and immediately thereafter adjourn to closed session at 5:00 p.m. in the Susan B. Anthony Administration Building at 526 B Street, Davis, California. The Board will reconvene in open session at approximately 6:30 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 January 10, 2020.

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.