Board Member Madhavi Sunder 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. 10-18 covers 1 Employment, 1 FTE Increase, 1 Leave of Absence, 1 Retirement and possible addendum covering 1 Promotion.

Classified Personnel Report No. 10-18 covers 2 Employments, 1 Partial Resignation and possible addendum covering 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.

Accept for information the quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints from the Davis Joint Unified School District staff.

The Williams Uniform Complaint requires that all school districts report to their governing board and to the County Offices of Education on a quarterly basis.  Ed Code 35186(d) states “A school district shall report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all complaints on a quarterly basis to the county superintendent of schools and the governing board of the school district.  The summaries shall be publicly reported on a quarterly basis at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board of the school district.  The report shall include the number of complaints by general subject area with the number of resolved and unresolved complaints.  The complaints and written responses shall be available as public records."

The quarterly report is attached.  This form reflects only the required reporting elements.

Approve Resolution 30-18: Approving Field Trips for the Student Host Program, in Support of Farm Connection Day, May 4, 2018.

Approval of Resolution 30-18 demonstrates DJUSD's support of student learning in the area of farm and animal science, and allows the DJUSD to receive ADA reimbursement for student participation in Farm Connection Day, May 4, 2018.

Adoption of the resolution allows the district to meet ADA requirements and count student participation as attendance.  

Approve the job description for the Mental Health Therapist position.

The Yolo County SELPA Superintendents have decided to eliminate the current county model of Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) for the 2018-19 school year. Each county district will be responsible for those educationally related mental health services for students on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the state revenue that comes with those services/students. In order to create these services for the 2018-19 school year staff has created this job description and will post the job in early February. 

A copy of the job description is attached.  This job description was developed in conjunction with Director of Special Education, Patrick McGrew, after a review of similar positions in several districts throughout the region.

There is no financial impact from the creation of the this job description.

Accept the gifts totaling $55,058.02 for this period presented for use in the District's programs.

The Board of Education gratefully accepts donations totaling $55,058.02, which have been received by the District since the November 2, 2017, Board of Education meeting.  A summary amount of gifts received is included in the Board packet.

Accept warrant reports as presented.

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 October 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017 and November 1, 2017 to November 30, 2017.

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 October 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017 and November 1, 2017 to November 30, 2017.

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.

Consider the recommendation of the administration and the presented records regarding Student No. 18-03.

A student is eligible to apply for admission after expulsion and has submitted an application and evidence that progress has been made on the rehabilitation plan.

Staff will present to the Board of Education health curriculum published by Flash and Teen Talk to bridge the gap between now and when the State adopts and the District purchases new health curriculum .  Flash and Teen Talk are aligned with California Health curriculum expectations, including recent updates to issues related to gender identity, sexual health, HIV/AIDS and other STI's, and relationship violence.  The curriculum is  presented in an accurate, inclusive manner that aligns with state guidelines.  All Health teachers have participated in training to deliver materials, and the materials are developmentally and grade level appropriate for students.  The curriculum also allows for alignment and collaboration among teachers of health classes in 5^th, 7^th, and 9^th grades.

Staff will recommend approval by the Board of Education for the use these materials when this agenda item comes back on the January 18, 2018 Consent Calendar.

 These materials will be remain on the display through the January 18, 2018 meeting.

The California Department of Education led focus groups, beginning November 2016, to begin the revision of frameworks for Health.  We anticipate approval of a draft of the Health Education Framework around March of 2019.  State adoption is slated for May of 2022.  This creates an extensive period of time for staff to facilitate instruction without approved materials that are aligned with upcoming standards and new laws. 

 California Healthy Youth Act asks that districts and health educators provide instruction:

• at least once in junior high and at least once in high school
• that is age appropriate
• that is medically accurate and objective
• that is knowledge and skills based
• that is accessible to English Learners and students with disabilities
• that is not promoting any religious doctrine
• on the nature of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), the transmission, treatment, prevention, and social views of these
• on contraception and abstinence
• on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes
• that is unbiased, culturally inclusive and appropriate
• that is inclusive of different sexual orientations, uses examples from same sex relationships
• that is respectful and inclusive of gender, gender expression, gender identity
• that addresses healthy, respectful relationships
• that address sexual abuse and violence, sexual harassment, and sex trafficking
• that discusses communication with parents, trusted adults, and accessing local resources.

Staff is requesting that the Board first reviews on December 21 and then later approves on January 18 the use of the Flash curriculum and the Teen Talk curriculum until the State adopts and the District purchases new Health curriculum.  Flash and Teen Talk comprehensively cover accurate, fair, and inclusive curriculum surrounding the most sensitive and controversial topics in Health education: identity, sexual health, and relationship violence.  All Health teachers have participated in training to facilitate materials and the materials are written for the developmental stage of students.  This also allows for alignment and collaboration among teachers of health in 5^th, 7^th, and 9^th grade.

Staff has made materials public and posted opportunities to view materials, meet with Health teaching staff, and understand student opportunities to “opt out” of instruction without penalty over the course of a month. This included a posting to the District website, email communications to parent groups, and a meeting for public review on the Holmes campus. This item will return for approval on consent on January 18.  

FLASH:  Created by Public Health of Seattle and King County, includes materials in levels for 4/5/6, 7/8, 9/10.  Covers: Climate setting, Reproductive System, Pregnancy, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Healthy Relationships, Coercion and Consent, Online Safety, Preventing HIV and STD’s, Abstinence, Birth Control, and has translated materials.  Copyright 2015 (3^rd edition).

Teen Talk: Created by Health Connected in Redwood City, CA with the intent of creating materials that specifically address health education mandates of California.  Covers:  Values Clarification and Parent Communication, Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy, Sexual Identity, Birth Control, Pregnancy Options, STI’s, including HIV/AIDS, Relationships, Sexual Violence and Consent, Abstinence, Sex, and Decision Making, Sex in the Media.  Includes levels for middle school and high school; Puberty Talk is written for grades 5/6.  Also includes materials for students who may have trouble accessing material due to disabilities and has Spanish translated materials.

There is no financial impact to this item. Health teachers were trained in both Flash and Teen Talk last year. Additionally, materials were purchased to pilot; therefore no additional materials are needed. 

Hear staff recommendations for 2018-2019 course offerings. Proposed changes will come back to the Board of Education on the consent calendar at a future meeting for approval.

On an annual basis, the Board of Education reviews and discusses staff recommended additions and changes to the district’s secondary program.  The following additions and changes are being recommended by the staff:

New Courses:

• Chemistry and Agriscience, course previously approved by UC, needs DJUSD approval
• Senior Literature, course previously approved by UC under English 12, needs DJUSD approval
• Intro Agricultural Engineering A, need DJUSD approval, will seek UC/CSU approval
• Intro Agricultural Engineering B, need DJUSD approval, will seek UC/CSU approval 
• Mariachi Ensemble, will be submitted for A-G approval under Music

Rationale for the changes are embedded in the course description documents, attached to this agenda item.

Mariachi Ensemble - Total estimated cost $475 for Mariachi Mastery text.

Intro Agricultural Engineering A - Total estimated cost $3990 for previously adopted text and supplementals

Intro Agricultural Engineering B - previously adopted texts and supplementals, included in Intro Agricultural Engineering A 

Senior Literature - None needed

Chemistry and Agriscience - previously adopted texts will be utilized for course

Approve the First Interim Financial Report for the fiscal year 2017-18. 

The governing board of school districts is required to certify, on the First Interim, that the district is able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year and the next two fiscal years. The certification shall be based upon the Board's assessment of the district's probable cash within the County Treasury and the district’s unrestricted fund balances that will be available for meeting obligations. 

It is projected that K-12 education will continue be funded slightly above COLA through the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) for a few more years until it meets the target funding level. Going forward current economic projections will significantly slow down the funding growth we have seen in past years.

The district’s current “positive” budget certification is based upon maintaining our existing level of programing and staff costs and maintaining adequate fund balance reserves. The District has implemented a plan to address deficit spending from a negotiated change in our local special education funding from the Yolo County SELPA. This change reduces our required General Fund contribution to this program and is projected to eliminate our structural budget deficit by 2019-20. Future growth in State LCFF revenue will need to be used to cover increases in staffing costs for annual employee increases and continuing increases in pension costs (STRS/PERS). The District is reviewing options to address employee compensation in the near future through a parcel tax and/or expenditure adjustments.

In January, the Governor will release the proposed State budget for 2018-19 and any recommendations for changing the current State budget for 2017-18. The budget specifics are unknown however the outlook for increases in local school district finances remains cautious due to the State’s anticipation of a possible economic slowdown in the future. There are many competing priorities for increased State funding including the new “Local Control Funding formula”, funding a State budget reserve and funding for COLA and growth across other State programs.

Planning for these potential increases and the local accountability plan will proceed through February to June of next year.  The next budget submission will be the Second Interim in March 2018. 

Approve the employment contract extension between the Davis Joint Unified School District and Superintendent John Bowes.  

The Board will continue its contract discussion in Closed Session and the final contract will be available prior to Open Session Thursday evening.  It is anticipated the contract will extend the term of employment of Superintendent John Bowes to June 30, 2022.

The contract will not change the financial impact to the district.  

Approve the employment contract extension between the Davis Joint Unified School District and Deputy Superintendent Matt Best.

The Board will continue its contract discussion in Closed Session and the final contract will be available prior to Open Session Thursday evening.  It is anticipated the contract will extend the term of employment of Deputy Superintendent Matt Best to June 30, 2022.

The contract will not change the financial impact to the district.  

Approve the employment contract extension between the Davis Joint Unified School District and Bruce Colby, Chief Business and Operations Officer.

The Board will continue its contract discussion in Closed Session and the final contract will be available prior to Open Session Thursday evening.  It is anticipated the contract will extend the term of employment of Chief Business and Operations Office Bruce Colby to June 30, 2022. 

The contract will not change the financial impact to the District. 

Approve the employment contract extension between the Davis Joint Unified School District and Rody Boonchouy, Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services.

The Board will continue its contract discussion in Closed Session and the final contract will be available prior to Open Session Thursday evening.  It is anticipated the contract will extend the term of employment of Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services, Rody Boonchouy to June 30, 2022. 

The contract will reflect any changes made to the contract which financially impacts the District.  This information will be made available when the contract is made public following Closed Session. 

Update:  The Associate Superintendent shall annually receive the Earned Doctorate Bonus paid to certificated bargaining unit employees.  

Receive staff update on differentiation.

An update on classroom implementation and professional development work related to differentiation was requested by the Board of Education.  Classroom teachers and district staff have been working steadily to provide relevant training and increase our capacity at sites for collaboration related to differentiation strategies and practices.

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 January 18, 2018. 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, Penny Pyle legally posted this agenda on December 15, 2017.

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.