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

The public is invited to call in and record their public comment for the upcoming Board of Education meeting. The public comment phone line will be open at noon on the day of the Board meeting. Dial (530) 757-5344 and follow the prompts to record your comment for a particular agenda item or for an item not on the agenda. The message will be played at the appropriate time during the meeting, within the allotted public comment period. This new public comment voicemail system will be in use until further notice.

Individual speakers may be allowed up to three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or nonagenda item. The Board may limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the Board president may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard.

Approval of Board Resolution No. 48-21: Ordering Elimination or Reduction of Classified Positions for Lack of Work or Lack of Funds, and directing the Superintendent to notify Classified employees of layoff.

The District must annually eliminate Classified FTE funded through revenue sources which are uncertain for the following year (i.e., PTA, Site Council, Title I, EIA and DSF funded positions). It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution No. 48-21 ordering the elimination or reduction of positions for the lack of work or lack of funds, or both, and direct the Superintendent to notify classified employees of layoffs not less than 60 days prior to the effective date of the elimination of these positions.

The reduction of 15.2865 FTE would reduce expenditures by approximately $540,000. Site Councils, PTA's, and DSF may approve expenditures for the 2020-2021 school year in the coming months which would allow the District to rehire employees affected by this reduction.

Each spring, school districts across the state typically administer standardized testing in English Language Arts and Mathematics for students in grades 3-8 and grade 11 as a measure of academic achievement. Due to the disruptions this school year caused by the pandemic, the California Department of Education (CDE) and United States Department of Education are allowing California schools and districts to use local, common assessment data in lieu of the Smarter Balanced assessments that make up the CAASPP program.

Given this recent guidance, DJUSD will include the following assessments for the Spring 2021 testing schedule:

Students in grades 3-8 will complete the i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment for Reading and Math, which is currently being used as part of the District’s common assessments schedule. This assessment can be taken in-person or remotely and will be administered by late May.

Students in grade 11 will participate in the CAASPP Summative English Language Arts and Math Assessments, so that students can meet criteria for the California State Seal of Biliteracy and participate in the Early Assessment Program (EAP), which allows students who score at, or above, standard to waive the English and Math placement tests for California State Universities. Each school site will provide more specific information, including testing dates and details about testing administration. 

Adopt DJUSD's letter to state legislators in support of AB 101, which will require a course of ethnic studies to be a high school graduation requirement beginning the school year of 2029-30. 

Staff recommends the Board of Education authorize the Deputy Superintendent to identify, declare and dispose of personal property in accordance with Section 17545 of the Education Code.

Education Code Section 17545 authorizes the governing board of any school district to sell for cash any personal property belonging to the district if the property is not required for school purposes, or if it should be disposed of for the purpose of replacement, or if it is unsatisfactory or not suitable for school use. The governing board may choose to conduct a sale of personal property under this section by means of a public auction conducted by employees of the district or other public agency or by contract with a public auction firm. The Board of Education may delegate to the district employee responsible for conducting the auction the authority to transfer the personal property to the highest responsible bidder upon completion of the auction and after payment has been received by the district.

The Maintenance and Operations Department has collected an inventory of obsolete miscellaneous equipment and furniture. All of the useable surplus items have been offered to all school sites. All items were found either to be unserviceable for use or are not repairable.

No financial impact.

1. Approve Resolution 51-21 authorizing the use of the Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to purchase furniture and equipment for the new Early Learning Center at Korematsu Elementary School.
   
   
2. Approve the furniture and equipment proposal provided by Meteor Education as authorized under the Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the new Early Learning Center at Korematsu Elementary School.

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 to February 28, 2021, and March 1 to March 31, 2021.

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)

Per Board Policy 3314, the Board shall approve all warrants at a regularly scheduled Board meeting.

These reports cover the periods from February 1 to February 28, 2021, and March 1 to March 31, 2021.

1. Amendment to the Lease-Leaseback Preconstruction and Construction Agreement Award -  Amend Landmark Construction Facilities Lease Agreement for the César Chávez, North Davis, and Willett Elementary School Multipurpose Room Projects (Bond Funded). 
   
   
2. Professional Services Agreement - ARC Alternatives, to assist DJUSD with the selection of Power Purchase services for the construction of solar projects at DJUSD sites. (Facilities Funded).
   
   
3. Amendment to the Architectural Services Agreement - Amend Rainforth Grau Architects existing  Architectural Services Agreement for the Korematsu Early Learning Center Project. (Bond Funded).

1. Staff is recommending the Board approve Amendment 2 to the Landmark Construction Facilities Lease Agreement executed at the January 21, 2021 Board of Education meeting for the César Chávez, North Davis, and Willett Elementary School Multipurpose Room Projects. On March 19, 2021, the parties executed Amendment 1 to the Facilities Lease for the Willett Elementary School New Multipurpose Building amending the Project’s Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the work bid to date. The plans and specifications for the work on the remaining two sites of the Project, César Chávez and North Davis Elementary School New Multipurpose Buildings, have been completed and approved by the Division of State Architect. Amendment 2 establishes the combined GMP of $30,587,212 and authorizes the start of construction activities. The GMP amount is consistent with the project budgets.
   
   
2. Staff is recommending the Board approve a professional services agreement with ARC Alternatives to assist DJUSD with the selection of power purchase services for the construction of solar array projects at DJUSD sites. The DJUSD Solar Master Plan provides that the construction of solar electric arrays will be procured through a power purchase entity agreement.  The power purchase entity would provide the capital for the construction of the arrays and would then sell the power to DJUSD.  The existing arrays at Davis Senior High, Harper Junior High, and Korematsu Elementary Schools were constructed and are being operated through a power purchase agreement. Bond Program funds are fully allocated and cannot cover the capital costs of installing arrays throughout DJUSD.  ARC Alternatives' services are requested as the engagement of a power purchase entity and subsequent agreement negotiations are highly technical in nature.
   
   
3. Staff is recommending the Board approve an amendment to the existing Agreement for Architectural Services with Rainforth Grau Architects, executed October 3, 2019, for the Korematsu Early Learning Center Project. Requested additional services are related to the design for the addition of shade structures for the project.

Staff will provide an update to the Board of Education about the status of COVID-19 in Yolo County and DJUSD, the launch of the Phase 4 Modified In-person Instructional Model, the remainder of the school year, summer school and the 2021-22 school year.

Any attachment(s) will be provided closer to the meeting date.

The District intends to open a Virtual Academy for students who wish to remain in a virtual environment for the 2021-22 school year and beyond. Staff will provide the Board with an update regarding key design features of the program, important milestones and upcoming informational meetings. 

While the program is currently under design, here are some important programmatic details:

Program Goals

• Create a personalized, flexible and innovative educational option that offers student choice, and addresses the academic needs of our students, while also supporting their social-emotional learning (SEL).

• A program that embraces our core values and is defined by our graduate profile, particularly when it comes to 21st century teaching and learning.

• Creating more than a “school on a screen” and addressing the unique needs of our community and accommodating the diverse needs and strengths of our students.

• Allow students to follow their passion with an extensive menu of enrichment options including College and Career Readiness via Career technical Education (CTE) and Community College pathways via Sac City College partnership.

Program Logistics

• Grades K-12, fully online

• Curriculum will be delivered through Edgenuity via Canvas LMS and Zoom

• Students will experience live/synchronous instruction daily for grades K-6

• Students will experience primarily asynchronous instruction for maximum flexibility for grades 7-12

• Social-Emotional Learning components will be built-in to the curriculum

• Sac City College Pathway will allow students to co-enroll in community college

• Regularly scheduled 1:1 teacher meetings for all students

A virtual information meeting took place on Monday April 19th and additional dates will follow the April 22 Board meeting with emphasis on breakout rooms/ differentiating between elementary and secondary programs. 

You can find additional information at https://dsis.djusd.net/.

During the LCAP development process, staff provide updates to the Board of Education on key sections of  the LCAP to make the plan more accessible and understandable. This agenda item includes a draft of the plan summary and a synthesis of input following stakeholder outreach. 

Also attached is Da Vinci Charter Academy's 2019-20 LCAP Annual Update and the Annual Update for their Learning Continuity Plan. 

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 April 19, 2021.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance 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.