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. 16-17 covers 3 Probationary Employments, 6 Leaves of Absence, 5 Resignations and 3 Coaching Variable Services Agreements.

Classified Personnel Report No. 16-17 covers 1 Employment, 3 Retirements, 1 Resignation and 1 Coaching Variable Services Agreement.

Approve the updated Library Technician I and Library Technician II job descriptions.

The Library Technician I and II job descriptions are being updated to reflect current changes.

None.

Approve the updated Prevention and Crisis Manager job description.

The Prevention and Crisis Manager job description is being updated to reflect current changes.

None.

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, 2017 to February 28, 2017 and March 1, 2017 to March 31, 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 February 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017 and March 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017.

Hear a presentation on the status of the Elementary Counseling Program; consider data to support these efforts; continue to focus resources on areas that benefit the social emotional support of our students.

This presentation will inform the Board of the specifics of the elementary counseling program and will highlight key initiatives.   In conclusion, staff will recommend next steps in furthering the work to support students’ social-emotional needs.   

Hear an presentation on the implementation of the Strategic Plan and a report from the Annual Update that took place on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25, 2017.  As part of the presentation, staff will recommend the following:

• Approve Strategy 1 - Professional Growth "Complete" (unless Strategy 5 is not approved.  In that case, continue with Strategy 1).
• Approve Strategy 2 - Technology and Physical Infrastructure as "On course and continue."
• Approve Strategy 3 - Assessment as "On Course and continue."
• Approve Strategy 4 - Student Goals and Redefine Success as "Realign and refocus work."
• Approve Strategy 5 - Quality Human Resources as presented.

With the completion of Strategy 1, Strategy 5 will become our new Strategy 1.

Creativity and innovation inspire new learning and help drive progress. As professional learners, DJUSD wishes to push beyond the status quo. The Strategic Planning process brings DJUSD educators and the Davis community together to forward think, consider possibilities, and strategically set actions to guide our organization forward.

On February 24 and 25, 2017, Davis Joint Unified School District called together the 26-member group of administrators, teachers, parents, bargaining group members, city officials, community members and current students for a two-day strategic planning session.  The session marked the second annual update to the plan that was approved by the Board of Education in June 2014.  The outcomes of this gathering included reaffirmation of the District’s current beliefs, mission, objectives, strategies and parameters.  In addition, the committee took initiative to recommend a new strategy to create a comprehensive human resource system aimed at recruiting and retaining a “highly-qualified” and “diverse staff”; this in the face of fiscal challenges resulting from a new state finance formula that disadvantages Davis from its neighboring districts as well as large-scale retirements and teacher shortages.

The committee spent two days reviewing progress, hearing updates from district administrators and identifying areas for growth.  They also heard a presentation on the work of Action Team 5 led by Deputy Superintendent Matt Best.

In compliance with the Brown Act regulations, Penny Pyle legally posted this agenda on April 14, 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.