Regular Board Meeting
Centinela Valley Union HSD
October 10, 2017 5:00PM
LEUZINGER HIGH SCHOOL - RICE AUDITORIUM
4118 W. Rosecrans Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260
Closed Session at 5:00pm; Open Session follows at approx. 5:45pm
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| Gloria A. Ramos, Board President |
| Board President Gloria Ramos noted that, with Board's permission, the Board will take the Flag Salute out of order. She then called the meeting to order at 5:07pm. |
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(The Flag Salute/Tribute was tabled to be taken up after the closed session.)
President Ramos welcomed the Hawthorne Color Guard to do the flag salute in memory and in tribute to 2001 Leuzinger HS alumnus Charleston V. Hartfield. The Color Guard led the flag salute.
Leuzinger HS principal Dr. Pamela Brown asked the audience to have a moment of silence in honor of the late Charleston V. Hartfield, Class of 2001, who was part of the tragic event in Las Vegas. Dr. Brown shared that Mr. Hartfield not only enjoyed his time at Leuzinger, but he also met his lifetime partner Veronica and they had two children. His life symbolized what we embody here at Leuzinger—SPIRIT. He lived a life of pride, displayed integrity and respect, and was an inspiration. On behalf of the school and the district, Dr. Brown extended her sincerest condolences to his family at this difficult time. She acknowledged the presence of Mr. Hartfields’ wife’s sister, nephews, and Michael Cayton, Charleston’s brother-in-law, who spoke so earnestly about Charleston.
Superintendent Dr. Gregory O’Brien said a short prayer in unity and respect for Charleston V. Hartfield before the tribute video. With Amazing Grace as the background music, the tribute video was shown.
Vice president Hugo Rojas thanked the family for coming out to the Rice Auditorium, Tara Murray, Leuzinger HS Class of 1989. He said that Leuzinger lost one of its own and it really hits home when we lose an Olympian family. He said that Charleston was a Las Vegas Metro police officer, father of two young children, he was a military veteran hero. Everyone loved and respected him because he was a great man. The district is paying tribute to Charleston today and said that may he be remembered always for the man that he was, and expressed his deepest condolences to his family and friends and thanked everybody for being a part of this.
President Ramos remarked that the Hartfield family has our heartfelt wishes and that he will always have a family here and will always remember Charleston. She also thanked everyone for being here and participated in the tribute.
President Ramos thanked Mr. Rojas, Cammie Vogel, and Matt Carver for the video tribute. The board then went to a short recess at 6:33pm, and reconvened at 6:38pm.
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In Memory and Tribute to 2001 Leuzinger Alumnus Charleston V. Hartfield
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| All board members were present. |
Gloria A. Ramos, President
Hugo M. Rojas II, Vice President
Rocio C. Pizano, Clerk
Marisela Ruiz, Member
Daniel D. Urrutia, Member
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| The agenda for the meeting was approved with a motion from President Ramos, seconded by Vice president Rojas. Vote was 5-0. |
Passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Ramos and a second by Mr. Hugo Rojas. |
Yes Mrs. Rocio Pizano.
Yes Ms. Gloria Ramos.
Yes Mr. Hugo Rojas.
Yes Ms. Marisela Ruiz.
Yes Mr. Daniel Urrutia.
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Motion: __________ Second: __________ Vote: __________
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| There were no comments from the public. |
Opportunity for the public to address items listed on the Closed Session agenda. Parents and citizens are always welcome at CVUHSD Board meetings, and suggestions and comments are encouraged. Those wishing to address the Board on any Closed Session item may do so at this time by completing a form provided by the district and submitting the completed form to the secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting. Each speaker comments will be limited to three minutes. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each closed session item to 15 minutes. While the Board, the Superintendent, and the Cabinet will listen to all comments, the Board cannot enter into a formal discussion or respond to speakers at this time. However, the Superintendent and District Staff will follow up on any questions or concerns.
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CLOSED SESSION in accordance with Government Code Section 54957 regarding:
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| The Board recessed to closed Session at 5:09pm to discuss the following items: Stipulated Expulsion on ID Nos. 26745, 27376, and 35434; Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release; Conference with Labor Negotiator; Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Jose Fernandez vs. CVUHSD, Belco v. CVUHSD and Swinerton); Conference with Real Property Negotiator. |
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The Governing Board will meet in closed session for purposes of negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 3549.1.
District Negotiator: Jennifer Dominguez, Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations: CVSTA, CSEA, and Unrepresented
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Property: Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel No. 4149-001-901.
District Negotiator: Ron Hacker, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, District General Counsel, and Scott Sheldon (TERRA Realty Advisors, Inc.).
Negotiating Parties: City of Hawthorne; Outfront Media LLC; HD Development of Maryland, Inc.; and The Arba Group Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of billboard agreement and sign lease
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PUBLIC SESSION to make disclosures of action taken in closed session, if any, as required by Government Code Sections 54957.7 and 54957.1.
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The Board reconvened to Open Session at 6:18pm and made disclosures, as follows:
For Item 6.D.2 Belco v CVUHSD/Swinerton: The board has unanimously voted to authorize the superintendent to execute a settlement agreement with Swinerton Builders under which the district will pay Swinerton $1.7 million to resolve claims of Swinerton, its subcontractors and the district relating to the construction of the Lawndale High School Student Services building project.
For Item 6.B.1, the Board accepted the resignation of classified employee WU1380559 for purposes of retirement, vote was 5-0.
In addition, for Item Nos. 6.A.1.1 thru 6.A.1.3, the Board accepted the stipulated expulsion of ID Nos. 26745, 27376, and 35434, vote was 5-0. |
PUBLIC SESSION to make disclosures of action taken in closed session, if any, as required by Government Code Sections 54957.7 and 54957.1.
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Hawthorne HS student board representative Gloria Jones Horton shared her school report to the Board as follows: The Media Center is open for walk-in tutoring Monday-Thursday after school. The 9th-11th grade students are preparing to take the PSAT on 10/11. They are gearing up to receive the CSUDH Project Reach tutors at the end of October. AVID, in collaboration with many other groups, are planning College Week in November with school wide activities to raise college awareness. Hawthorne ADA rate was 96.4% from 8/21 through 10/6; ninth graders had the best attendance during attendance awareness month with an ADA of 97%. Hawthorne students participated in ongoing college outreach presentations at the College and Career Center. Most recent colleges/universities included UCLA, CSULB, Loyola Marymount, and Santa Monica College. ASB has been extremely busy since the last board meeting. They celebrated Spirit Week to kick off their first home football game. Spirit Week in September included Gym Day, Heritage Day, UCLA Blood Drive, Hawtchella, Join a Club Day, and a WIN over Helen Bernstein High School. Homecoming Week in October featured activities at lunch including Karaoke, Pull up Challenge hosted by the U.S. Marines, pie-eating contest and two school-wide Rallies. Students were encouraged to wear pink on 10/4 to heighten awareness for breast cancer. ASB will be travelling to Rancho Cucamonga HS for the CARESDF conference for student athletes. Mrs. Ott’s 4th period was the winner in PBIS’ Attendance Month Door Decorating Contest. RTI had their bimonthly HERO buybacks, Fun Friday lunchtime events scheduled every last Friday of the month. The Top 5 HERO teachers who recognized students for attendance in September were presented a Cougar Pride Basket: Mrs. Heidegger, Ms. Nauta, Mr. Abrahams, Mr. Farkouh, and Ms. Gutierrez. For Link Crew, there will be Halloween Haunted Maze in Nyman Hall; Link Crew Leadership conference field trip will be held at Lawndale HS on 10/23; also Club Grub Day. The second annual Million Father March was a success; fathers voiced their interest to continue to visit the schools and do classroom walkthroughs. PIQE is serving 60 parents every Tuesday for parent workshops on meeting A-G requirements, going to college, and getting to know school personnel. EL parent meeting was scheduled for Monday, 10/9.
Lizandro Franco, Lawndale HS student board representative, reported that through a connection from their speech therapist Beryl Fogle, they were fortunate enough to have Bryan Stow, Giants fan and bullying survivor speak to Hawthorne HS students about the effects of bullying. LWHS 11th graders are taking a trip to the Pantages Theater to see Hamilton. Juniors Elias Aguiar, Alex Serrano, and J’aira Simmons-Brown were chosen to perform on stage at the Pantages. Link Krew held their Fall Fest on 10/6. Student-led games and activities enabled the freshmen to socialize with each other and their Link leaders. Students who had behavior or attendance issues were held for alternate activities to help them find ways to succeed. LWHS leadership staff spoke with all 3rd period classes on 10/5 to remind students of the school wide expectations, respect, ownership, commitment, kindness, and safety and how they can follow them on campus. In teaching students to take ownership of their campus, they instituted a Clean Campus Committee. Students who leave their areas messy were greeted with pictures of their area from the day before. In addition, clubs and teams can adopt a day and walk around at lunch collecting trash to help keep areas clean. Both Student Council and Comic Book Club have adopted days to clean up. The Comic Book Club even had a soundtrack provided by adviser Ms. Engelbert to accompany their real-life superhero efforts. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, informational flyers were placed around campus that include factors that do and do not contribute to someone getting breast cancer. Students are encouraged to wear pink on Wednesdays in October. Every Wednesday night starting at 6:00pm in the lunch shelter, Stage Band will host an Open Mic Night. Everyone is invited to come out and support the talented students as they sing, dance, perform monologues, or read submissions for their creative writing class. Make-a-Wish Club is currently selling stars to help the Make-a-Wish Foundation grant wishes to children with life-threatening conditions. The Board and cabinet were invited to a showing of their original AMA Productions movie, Virus, in the cafeteria on Friday, 10/13. ASB hosted Back to School Night on 9/20; families and friends were greeted by the staff and students and allowed to explore tables of different programs on campus. There were food trucks that were open for dinner and thanked Ms. Hernandez for that. Herff Jones was also on campus to give information to parents and seniors. The Varsity football team is currently undefeated under Coach Clark. They recently won games against Leuzinger, San Pedro, Torrance, and Santa Monica.
Ricardo Herrarte, Leuzinger HS student board representative, highlighted their school’s activities, programs, events: on 9/14 they hosted Back to School Night where parents came and met their student’s teachers, administration and school certificated staff. On 9/25 students visited Mount St. Mary’s College and CalState Los Angeles to get a better understanding of the school and see firsthand student life on campus. On 9/29 Bryan Stow presented in the auditorium about his story and how he fought on and became what he is today. He used his story as an example of why bullying should stop and not continue into adulthood. At lunch on 9/29 Leu-Crew held a lunch rally where they held games like double Dutch, and played music. They also had a student buyback in which students used their SPIRIT points for rewards like gift cards and portable chargers. On 10/3 the UCLA Blood Drive took place; students, staff, and adults came together and donated blood for those in need. They collected a total of 95 pints of blood, enough to save up to 285 lives. On 10/4 MCA held their Comida y Media where they showed students and parents what the academy has accomplished so far this year. On the same day, they held their first parent meeting with Parent Engagement advisors. This year parents will learn about “The Pathway to Success Model.” The sessions will run on Wednesday nights thru 11/15. Today, 10/10, Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix and retired NFL star and former Leuzinger student Nnamdi Asomughua visited the campus to inform students about their upcoming college workshop series. On 9/15 the varsity Olympian football team played against Lawndale Cardinals and won 63-6. On 9/22 the Olympian football team defeated Hawthorne Cougars for the annual Mayor’s Cup game and retained the Mayor’s Cup with a score of 55-14. On 10/6 the varsity football team played against South Torrance and emerged victorious with a final score of 35-0. On 10/13, varsity football team will play against North Torrance Saxons. On 10/14 the Olympian Marching Band will have their first competition at Newport Harbor High School. On 10/18 the first Honor Roll Assembly will be held to recognize students for their academic achievements. Homecoming Week is next week. The school will have daily lunch activities, Spirit dress up days, an all-school rally on Thursday, coronation at halftime of the football game on Friday, and “Escape to Paradise” dance on Saturday. On 10/28 ASB will host their annual Pancake Breakfast with multiple clubs and sports teams to sell tickets and fundraise for their groups. On 10/30 AVID classes will be visiting US Riverside. On 10/31 their HalLeuween Trick or Treat will be held and everybody in the community is invited to come and enjoy little events such as pumpkin painting, trick or treating, arts and crafts, costume parade and costume contest for little ones.
Aaron Stamps, Lloyde HS student board representative and ASB president. On 9/25, they welcomed the rally at lunch. During the rally, perfect attendance students were entered into a raffle to win concert tickets. On 9/22, they hosted Power 106 during lunch. There were some technical difficulties but were able to carry out their show. ASB class took a field trip to do a fundraiser and raised $74. On 10/6, there was musical chair rally during lunch that was run by ASB class. The ASB class has been preparing for the Quarter 2 assembly by reminding returning students and informing newcomers about CARES—Commitment, Attitude, Respect, Encouragement, and Safety. ASB is also preparing for the Red Ribbon Week on 10/23-27. Their first school site meeting was today, including CVISS. CARES is the month where students were recognized who showed outstanding commitment, attitude, respect, encouragement, and safety.
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Hawthorne High School: Gloria Jones Horton, ASB President
Lawndale High School: Lizandro Franco, ASB President
Leuzinger High School: Ricardo Herrarte, ASB President
Lloyde High School: Aaron Stamps, ASB President
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| Several Leuzinger HS students introduced their clubs and teams at the October 10, 2017 board meeting held in Rice Auditorium of Leuzinger High School. Student club leaders and club representatives presented the mission and goal of the following organizations: AAA Seniors, Asian Pacific Islander Club, AVID Club, Band Club, Beautiful Educated Leuzinger Latinas, Black Student Union, Boys Basketball Club, California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Class of 2019, Community Clean-up Crew (CCC), Drama Club, Environmental Careers Academy Club, Football Club, Girls Basketball Club, International Dance Crew, Latino Association, Jam Out Club, Key Club International, Let's.Give.Leuzinger, Leu's Cafe and Catering, Leu-Crew, Leuzinger Drill Team, Leuzinger Gay and Straight Alliance, Leuzinger Movie Club, Leuzinger Speech and Debate, Leuzinger XC, Math Club, MCA Productions, MEChA, Olympians Revolution, Science Club, Soccer Club, Potterheads, The Granny Cloub, Tutoring Club, Vietnamese Student Association. |
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| Gabriel Orosco, management/consultant and Special Education teacher, and Veronica Valadez, curriculum consultant and professor at California State University, Channel Islands, made a PowerPoint presentation on ethnic studies, “Ehecatl Wind Philosophies-Honoring Indigenous Ways of Knowing.” Mr. Orosco stated that they are a consulting firm with expertise in identifying the needs of Ethnic Studies programs while working with teachers and administrators to maximize their impact on students. They assist and collaborate, define ethnic studies, provide services and continuous support and they are also data driven. The services they offer include (1) strategy development: assist districts to create plans that are dynamic and responsive to the needs of district and students, confirm district’s vision for ethnic studies or developing a new one, understand what the execution of the district’s vision could look like, assess district’s current capabilities; (2) curriculum development: they work with districts using a customized methodology to meet the needs of each district with curriculum planning, instructional model design, and professional development and support; (3) instructional model design: They support instructional model design by working with school/district teams to create a blueprint with parameters for schools to follow in developing their ethnic studies program, conduct workshops to deepen each school team’s understanding of best practices use in the field of ethnic studies, educate schools on existing models and help them understand the pros, cons, and use of each model, work alongside school teams to create models with scaffolds to support varied teacher levels; and, (4) professional development and support: they support districts through designing a professional development plan with and for the district, providing quality and engaging professional development workshops for effective training and facilitation, helping teachers develop curriculum and lessons that adhere to state standards while exemplifying a high level of fidelity to ethnic studies as a discipline, modeling lessons in the classroom for teachers to observe, observing teachers deliver lessons and providing feedback, supporting school/district teams through follow-up consultations. They shared the importance of developing an ethnic studies program for academic identity, positive sense of self, fidelity to ethnic studies, a program that is dynamic, rigorous, and culturally responsive, for civic engagement, comply with LCAP Goal #1, and help students develop the three Ps: Purpose, Passion, Proactive. |
Presenters: Gabriel A. Orosco, Teacher/Consultant and Veronica Valadez, California State University Channel Island Professor
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Hatha Parrish, Director of Federal & State Programs and Devon Guerra, LTEL Instructional Specialist, made a PowerPoint presentation to talk about CVUHSD’s comprehensive English Learner support program. Ms. Parrish explained that the bubble circle shows all the different ways that all English Learners get the support services—ELD coordinators, content instructional coaches, LTEL instructional coach, site administration, Educational Services, parent liaison (Viviana Hernandez), counselors, PBIS/RTI specialists, College/Career Center, classroom teacher. Ms. Guerra stated a variety of English Learner teacher support—site ELD coordinators, LTEL instructional specialist, Federal and State programs director, site admin over ELs, family engagement specialist and community liaisons, and site based instructional coaches. There’s also a variety of English Learner resources—the New English Learner Resources page on Canvas (where all teachers shave access to it) which provides informational English Learner resources, instructional resources to help them in the classroom, and SPED English Learner resources. They also offer English Learner professional development—quarterly paid PD workshops, and the 2nd Annual English Learner Symposium is scheduled to be held on February 22, 2018 from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Not just teachers but also classified staff will participate in the symposium, and there will be a keynote speaker, dinner for participants, staff and students at the workshop. Ms. Parrish explained the Newcomer English Learner and that the district recognizes newcomers who are in the U.S. for 5 or fewer years, not fluent in conversational English, and require a unique support program different from LTELs. She shared a variety of support provided to newcomers: Designated ELD support (ELD Fundamentals, ELD Level A, or ELD Level B, and System 44 or Read-180); Integrated ELD support (content-specific Sheltered Language (LS) courses and Pro Talk instructional initiative). Mentoring is also provided where ELD coordinators provide ongoing 1:1 and group mentoring. Newcomer-specific parent meetings are also held and the ELD coordinators help coordinate the meetings. Ms. Guerra talked about the Long Term English Learner stating that 70% of English Learners in the district falls under this category. She identified LTELs as students who are in U.S. schools for more than 5 years. They are fluent in conversational English, but has yet to achieve that level to be considered English proficient academically. They do require a unique support program different from newcomers. The district provides Designated ELD Support and rolled out two programs in grades 9-10, the Read-180 or English 3D and in grades 11 and 12, the LTEL ELA Cohorts. Next year, the district is looking into the possibility of rolling out Academic Language Support Elective (11th grade) for 2018-2019. An Integrated ELD Support is also provided which is World History and Chemistry LTEL cohorts which are elective, and possibly expanding in 2018-2019. Last year, we rolled out Pro Talk Instructional Initiative in all classrooms. Additionally, they have a 1:1 mentoring for all LTEL 9th graders, expanding to 10th and 11th in 2018-2019, and group mentoring for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade LTELs. LTEL-specific information is also provided at EL parent meetings.
A list of the 2017-2018 CVUHSD English Learner Support Team was given to board members showing the position, site, name, and who handles questions in each site regarding the English Learner programs. The board was also given Master Plan for English Language Learners. Ms. Parrish explained that there is a new English Learner Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC), replacing the CELDT (English Learner proficiency exam0, and which is aligned to common core and administered this spring for continuing ELs. The ELPAC is administered within 30 days for new ELs (a different test from the one in spring). Ms. Guerra also stated that regarding RFEP (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient) monitoring, formerly it was required for 2 years after a student was RFEd; new with ESSA—RFEP monitoring is required for 4 years, so going from 250 students to monitor to nearly 1,000 to monitor. It is a group effort between LTELO instructional specialist, Admin over ELs, ELA teachers, counselors, and others to meet this requirement in a meaningful way and provide individualized intervention with RFEP with a D or F in the ELA class. |
Presenters: Hatha Parrish, Director of Federal and State Programs and Devon Guerra, LTEL Instructional Specialist
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| President Ramos declared the public hearing open at 7:46pm to determine whether each pupil at each school has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials in accordance with CA Code Section 60119 and the Williams Settlement Legislation. She asked the public to provide comments regarding the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for students. Having no comments solicited, Ms. Ramos declared the public hearing closed at 7:47pm. |
| Public Hearing to determine sufficient textbooks and instructional materials
Public Hearing opens at: _______pm (posted for 6:15pm)
Public Hearing closes at: _______pm
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William Public Hearing Notice
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President Ramos declared the public hearing open at 7:47pm on the renewal petition for Family First Charter School (FCCS) to consider the level of support by teachers employed by the school district, other employees of the school district, and parents. She asked the petitioner, Paul Guzman (Executive Director) to provide an overview of the charter and demonstrate the level of support for the petition.
Mr. Paul Guzman showed a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the charter renewal criteria where they must meet at least one criteria prior to receiving a charter renewal. FFCS is qualified for an alternative accountability system pursuant to subdivision (h) of section 52052. FFCS targets disenfranchised high school dropouts over 18 who tend to be generally transitioning into or within the workforce; many have unsuccessfully attempted to obtain a high school diploma at several schools; and many tend to see a high school diploma as a barrier to vocational/college education and more lucrative employment and economic independence. FFCS has community and facility-based locations in Inglewood, Gardena, Century Regional Detention Facility, and Lawndale. Ms. Chang Patel reported the FFCS’ financial overview wherein the projected fund balance for FFCS for the 2018-2019 school year is $2,500 million. Ms. Patel stated that their annual cash balance is projected to remain above $2 million through 2019-2020. Mr. Evardo Carvajal shared FFCS’ academics overview comprising their core program (high school diploma, seat-based courses, CTE/vocational pathways, and ESL/ELD); instruction and rigor (STEM/Humanities, independent studies, core academic courses, specialty elective course, life skills electives, and CASAS testing); and workforce and academic support (workforce partnerships, workplace preparation, financial literacy workshops, digital literacy courses, alumni meetings, reentry professionals, and community referrals). Two tables were shown about student achievement—showing the average learning gains for CASAS—FFCS Reading [2 tests: 0.47; 3 tests: 2.47; 4+ tests: 2.34] and Math [2 tests: 2.67; 3 tests: 3.54; 4+ tests: 4.64]—all years. Persisting students demonstrate strong positive growth trends in both literacy and math skills. Both skills sets are repeatedly cited by research as critically necessary for workforce readiness. The last slide presented by Mr. Carvajal showed a comparison of the average CASAS scaled score in Reading and Math for Century Regional Detention Facility and the Lawndale facility, as well as the graduation rate on these two facilities.
After the presentation, Ms. Ramos asked for public comments regarding the FFCS renewal petition. The following persons addressed the Board with brief statements in support of the Family First Charter School petition: Jan Vogel (SBWIB Executive Director), Sgt. Alex Gamboa (Sheriff’s Department), Christina Chiappe (Hawthorne SD Board Member and Teacher); Jasmine Ford, Karen Ayala, and Dr. Helen Morgan (Hawthorne SD Superintendent).
After all the comments, President Ramos stated that the Board anticipates that a decision on the submitted charter renewal petition will be scheduled for its meeting of November 14, 2017. The public hearing was then declared closed at 8:13pm.
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Public Hearing opens at: _______pm (posted for 6:20pm)
Public Hearing closes at: ______pm
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Public Hearing Notice - FFCS
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President Ramos declared the public hearing open at 8:13pm on the renewal petition for New Opportunities Charter School (NOCS) to consider the level of support by teachers employed by the school district, other employees of the school district, and parents. She asked the petitioner, Mariah Bower (Director) to provide an overview of the charter and demonstrate the level of support for the petition.
NOCS Director of Re-Entry Services Mariya Bauer made a PowerPoint presentation highlighting one of the criteria a charter school must meet prior to receiving a charter renewal: Qualified for an alternative accountability system pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 52052. NOCS has three locations that allow them to provide education to individuals: Men’s Central Jail, the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, and the Community Site East LA. On the financial side, Ms. Chang Patel reported that NOCS’ fund balances for 2018-2019 is over $2 million through 2018-2019 (reserve is built up over time; the sum of all annual operating income). The cash balances are projected to remain above $2 million through 2019-2020. Mr. Jeff Hilger presented NOCS’ academic overview where students come at all skill levels from pre-literate to college-ready. They start by assessing through CASAS, transcript evaluation, and road mapping. CASAS scores determine whether students take elementary level, middle school level, or high school level coursework. Each student has an individualized learning plan created by working with his or her homeroom teacher or counselor. Courses are set up to allow students to enter and exit at any time during the year. Two types of courses are (1) direct instruction (generally includes Literature, History, Pre-Algebra, and Life Skills courses) and (2) individual coursework which can be completed with students working at their own pace. High school students complete course for a California high school diploma, 8 electives, and must earn a score on the CASAS test that shows they are college- or career-ready. NOCS has adopted BYU’s Independent Studies courses as their core curricula but include alternative courses from other sources including Five Keys Restorative Justice course, novel-based courses, and others. Mr. Hilger also presented two tables which are the average learning gains for CASAS-Reading and Math for NOCS, all years: READING: 2 tests: .57; 3 tests: 3.28; 4+ tests: 3.41; MATH: 2 tests: 1.89; 3 tests: 1.42; 4+ tests: 3.41. He also showed the NOCS graduation rate for 12th graders reflecting an increase in the percentage of graduating students based on the number of students in class in year 2 and year 3.
President Ramos then asked for comments from the public regarding the New Opportunities Charter School renewal petition. The following individuals expressed their support and asked the board to approve the NOCS renewal petition: Arley Sandoval (Teacher), Ingrid Toledo, LT Ruben Duran (Sheriff’s Department), Robert Chavez (SBWIB), and Manny Cons (East LA Reserve).
President Ramos thanked everybody for their comments and thanked everyone for their participation in the festivities today. She stated that the Board anticipates that a decision on the submitted charter renewal petition will be scheduled for our regular board meeting on November 14, 2017, and concluded the public hearing at 8:35pm. |
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Public Hearing closes at: _______
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Public Hearing Notice - NOCS
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| Nina Lofton, CSEA vice president, addressed the board on behalf of CSEA President Jose Lemos. She said that CSEA endeavors to work with management and hopes that the direction that management is taking them will bring out great results—increase enrollment and bring great benefits to our students. Looking forward, CSEA negotiating team is working towards closing the timeline for reopener proceedings. CSEA Board will continue to do its best to support management and help them reach the goals that will better support our students and community. |
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| CVSTA president Dr. Temisha Brame echoed the sentiments shared by Ms. Lofton. She stated that CVSTA has relayed their concerns to the superintendent and cabinet and if they can share it with the Board. |
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Board member Daniel Urrutia thanked everyone involved in the restoration of the Rice Auditorium. He attended the 2nd annual Community Partner Breakfast and thanked Cammie for organizing. His heart goes out to the victims of the Las Vegas tragedy.
Board member Marisela Ruiz is very grateful for feeling better saying that she was not present at the last meeting. There’s a lot of bad things going on in the world and it’s refreshing to be at the meeting and hearing all the good things going on with the students and the community and she is blessed to be here tonight.
Board clerk Rocio Pizano was very happy with the Rice Auditorium ribbon-cutting ceremony. She remarked that it has been a long time in the making. She thanked Mr. Rojas and everybody for coming together for the tribute for the Hartfield Family and extended her condolences to the family. It is nice to hear the club reports during the Road Show. She attended the CLSBA conference which was small but nice event, and was able to see the gubernatorial candidates’ forum and the two candidates for the Superintendent of Instruction.
Vice president Hugo Rojas thanked the students for their service club updates. He mentioned about the alumni tours/barbecue over the summer and gave credit to Dr. Ho and Dr. Brown who hosted the Leuzinger HS tour of different classrooms. He thanked Chief Martinez for the 2016-2017 NJROTC Yearbook. He thanked Matt Carver for posting the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Mr. Rojas thanked Cammie Vogel and everyone who was behind the effort regarding the Community Partner Breakfast event. He also launched off the Chips for Kids for Lennox School District in the CVCA. He attended CUBE conference and CLSBA conference. He thanked the superintendent for attending the CLSBA conference and for being visible in a lot of events, and appreciate everything that he does, on behalf of the Board.
President Gloria Ramos made the following comments: “I want to start off by thanking Matt Carver not only for making sure that we don’t have feedback and that the stage is lovely always, and for advertising in social media today’s event. I just want to stay in the state of gratefulness that we had not only a wonderful audience. They really came and were extremely respectful not only in our auditorium, but just in general. It really is a foundation on how, you know, this is a great day to honor, just being respectful and being nice to one another.
"That’s a nice way to have a meeting. I also want to just remind everybody that this meeting, it will be in memory of Charleston Hartfield. As we close, we’ll be closing in his memory. I have a lot of the same dittos, went to the same conferences and mention the same things. I’ll keep my comments brief, and just thanking everybody for being here.”
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| Superintendent Dr. Gregory O’Brien spoke about the Las Vegas tragedy and the meaningless loss of lives. It is wonderful that tonight, he said, that we were able to see the great life of Charleston Hartfield which impacted all of us on the wonderful video, and thanked Cammie Vogel for creating the video. He had a chance to stop by Leu’s Café which is an entrepreneurial project by the CCA students and Dr. O’Brien encouraged staff to visit Leu’s Café from 7:30am to 10:00am, Tuesday through Friday, closed on Monday. They also provided incredible food and service at the recent District Art event. Dr. O’Brien joined four board members at the October 4th Community Partner Breakfast. It was the second one and a fantastic event. He thanked Hatha Parrish, Mikle McBride, and Cammie Vogel for making the event possible. He met with CVSTA and CSEA leadership yesterday. These monthly meetings help keep the lines of communication and to resolve any issues in a timely fashion. He reported that Bryan Stow visited the three campuses two weeks ago and gave a powerful anti-bullying message to hundreds of students at each site. The first District LCAP was held on September 25 in the Lawndale Cafeteria and thanked Dr. Santos and the team who presented. The next meeting will be on November 13 at Leuzinger HS. Dr. O’Brien also mentioned about the football teams who are off to a good start. The teams are working very hard and he is very grateful to the coaches committed to developing scholar athletes. Finally, it is official that Maria Genota has officially been acknowledged as one of the Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year, as well as Lawndale Teacher of the Year. She is one of the 16 teachers chosen in LA County as Teachers of the Year. She absolutely represents the District and very grateful for what is going on in all our sites and for how she represents the best of all. |
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Parents and citizens are always welcome at CVUHSD board meetings, and suggestions and comments are encouraged. Those wishing to address the Board on any agenda item may do so at this time by completing a form provided by the district and submitting the completed form to the secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting. Each speaker comments will be limited to three minutes. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each agenda item to 15 minutes. While the Board, the Superintendent, and Cabinet will listen to all comments, the Board cannot enter into a formal discussion or respond to speakers at this time. However, the Superintendent and District Staff will follow up on any questions or concerns. No public charges or complaints against employees are allowed in open session. You may file a complaint on the District Public Complaint Form. Statements of charges in open session can subject an individual to legal liability for defamation.
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Board approval is requested for a full compensation for board member Marisela Ruiz for a missed attendance at the September 12, 2017 board meeting due to illness.
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Approve Resolution No. 17-18/005 on the full compensation to board member Marisela Ruiz for a missed attendance at CVUHSD board meeting on September 12, 2017 due to illness.
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Approve Resolution No. 17-18/005 on the full compensation to board member Marisela Ruiz for a missed attendance at CVUHSD board meeting on September 12, 2017 due to illness.
Passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Ramos and a second by Mr. Hugo Rojas. |
Yes Mrs. Rocio Pizano.
Yes Ms. Gloria Ramos.
Yes Mr. Hugo Rojas.
Yes Ms. Marisela Ruiz.
Yes Mr. Daniel Urrutia.
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$240 stipend; General Fund
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Res. 17-18/005 Compensation for Missed Meeting
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The election of two members to the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization (County Committee) will be held in conjunction with the fall meeting of the Los Angeles County School Trustees Association (LACSTA) on October 30, 2017.
Board member Daniel Urrutia is the District’s voting representative to elect members to the County Committee with two options to cast a vote online or vote at the LACSTA fall meeting. Candidates’ biographical sketches are attached for Board's review and selection. Candidates in the Second Supervisorial District are Maria Calix (incumbent) and Margie Garrett. The candidate in the Third Supervisorial District is AJ Wilmer (incumbent).
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| The Board decided to vote at the LACSTA meeting and have board member Daniel Urrutia, district board representative to County Committee, to cast the vote at the October 30, 2017 LACSTA meeting. |
Elect two members to the County Committee with two options for Daniel Urrutia, CVUHSD voting representative, to either cast a vote online or vote at the LACSTA fall meeting.
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Elect two members to the County Committee with two options for Daniel Urrutia, CVUHSD voting representative, to either cast a vote online or vote at the LACSTA fall meeting.
Passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Ramos and a second by Mrs. Rocio Pizano. |
Yes Mrs. Rocio Pizano.
Yes Ms. Gloria Ramos.
Yes Mr. Hugo Rojas.
Yes Ms. Marisela Ruiz.
Yes Mr. Daniel Urrutia.
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Motion: __________ Second: __________ Vote: __________
Second Supervisorial District Candidates (Vote for one):
(1) Maria Calix (incumbent): _____
(2) Margie Garrett: _____
(3) Write-in Candidate: _______________
Third Supervisorial District Candidates (Vote for one):
(1) AJ Wilmer (Incumbent): _____
(2) Write-in Candidate: _______________
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County Committee Candidates/Copy of Ballot
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The Wild Horse Native American Association is based in San Pedro, CA, and its mission is the preservation of Indian ways and traditions, helping the Native American community, and education and sobriety by promoting and living an alcohol and drug-free way of life. The association serves youth by supporting their efforts to stay in school and teaching them about all aspects of the powwow drum. They serve inmates by visiting them and bringing them cultural practices. They serve the greater community by singing and dancing when called upon and by serving as positive role models to the youth, and strives to promote inter-ethnic harmony.
On February 10 and 11, 2018, the association will celebrate its 22nd Annual Wild Horse Powwow. This cultural event will highlight Native American dancers and singers, as well as display Native American arts and crafts. The event will be held in the gymnasium at Leuzinger High School. The event is open to the public on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 11:00am-9:00pm and on Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 11:00am-7:00pm; approximately 1,000 people are expected to attend this event.
For a community partner rate, each board member of the Board may select one group per year, between June 1 and August 31; each selected rental rate shall not exceed a 3-day event period and board president must sign off on each selection.
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| President Ramos commented that as this organization is educational and non-profit, it should be brought similar for the Breast Cancer that it can be integrated into the educational part, and they would still get a rate but it doesn't have to be dependent on the board member supporting them, and if the District can look into that. |
A board member must select the American Wild Horse Native American Association as his/her one selection for this school year to receive discounted Community Partner Rental Rate for use of Leuzinger High School gymnasium.
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A board member must select the American Wild Horse Native American Association as his/her one selection for this school year to receive discounted Community Partner Rental Rate for use of Leuzinger High School gymnasium.
Passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Ramos and a second by Mr. Hugo Rojas. |
Yes Mrs. Rocio Pizano.
Yes Ms. Gloria Ramos.
Yes Mr. Hugo Rojas.
Yes Ms. Marisela Ruiz.
Yes Mr. Daniel Urrutia.
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Board president Gloria Ramos selects the Wild Horse Native American Association as the association to receive the Community Partner Rate for the use of Leuzinger High School gymnasium for the Wild Horse cultural event on February 10-11, 2018.
Motion: __________ Second: __________ Vote: __________
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Wild Horse Native American Facilities Use Application
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Centinela Valley Union High School District (the “District”) has previously collaborated with Wiseburn Unified School District (the “Wiseburn”) on certain matters. The District and Wiseburn are committed to continue to work on a collaborative basis on legislation affecting their respective school districts. In 2012, the Board of Education of the District (the “Board”) and the governing board of Wiseburn approved the formation of a joint exercise of powers authority under Section 6500 et seq. of the Government Code of the State. The District and Wiseburn subsequently created the Local Public Schools Funding Authority (the “Authority”) to issue, among things, general obligation bonds to benefit one or both of the member school districts (collectively, “Bonds”). Also in 2012, the District and Wiseburn worked together to support legislation (Senate Bill 477) affecting the organization of Wiseburn, the impact of that organization on the District and the apportionment of the respective debt limitations upon the two school districts, resulting, among other things, in the creation of Section 35582 of the Education Code of the State (“Section 35582”).
It now appears to the District and to Wiseburn that the current language of Section 35582 does not accurately reflect the original intent of the stakeholders, in that the issuance of Bonds by the Authority may create a disparate impact on the debt limitation applicable to Wiseburn. Wiseburn has caused certain language to be drafted as an amendment to Section 35582, substantially in the form appended hereto as Exhibit A (the “Proposed Amendment”), and requests that the Board support the Proposed Amendment by adopting this Resolution.
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Before the vote, Mr. Hacker explained that this item has something to do with the bonding capacity applicable to Wiseburn School District related to the creation of the Local Public Schools Funding Authority between Centinela and Wiseburn. Wiseburn drafted some language as an amendment to Ed Code 35582, and requested support of the proposed amendment by adopting Resolution 17-18/008, with the issuance of bonds to Centinela for Centinela projects will only go to Centinela; it won't go to Wiseburn.
A roll call vote was made to approve Item 17.D.1:
Mr. Urrutia: Yes; Ms. Ruiz: Yes; Ms. Pizano: Yes; Mr. Rojas: Yes; Ms. Ramos: Yes
Item passed with 5-0 vote. |
Approve Resolution 17-18/008 of the Board of Education of Centinela Valley Union High School District Evidencing Support for a Proposed Legislative Action Changing the Language of Education Code Section 35582.
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Approve Resolution 17-18/008 of the Board of Education of Centinela Valley Union High School District Evidencing Support for a Proposed Legislative Action Changing the Language of Education Code Section 35582.
Passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Ramos and a second by Mrs. Rocio Pizano. |
Yes Mrs. Rocio Pizano.
Yes Ms. Gloria Ramos.
Yes Mr. Hugo Rojas.
Yes Ms. Marisela Ruiz.
Yes Mr. Daniel Urrutia.
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Mr. Urrutia: _____ Ms. Ruiz: _____ Ms. Pizano: _____ Mr. Rojas: _____ Ms. Ramos: _____
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Resolution 17-18/008 Wiseburn Legislation
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Pursuant to California Government Code §3547, the District sunshines its proposal for successor negotiations of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Centinela Valley Secondary Teachers Association (“CVSTA”). Attached is the District’s proposal.
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The District’s Initial Proposal is presented pursuant to California Government Code § 3547. (Sunshine Only)
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The District’s Initial Proposal is presented pursuant to California Government Code § 3547. (Sunshine Only)
Passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Ramos and a second by Mr. Hugo Rojas. |
Yes Mrs. Rocio Pizano.
Yes Ms. Gloria Ramos.
Yes Mr. Hugo Rojas.
Yes Ms. Marisela Ruiz.
Yes Mr. Daniel Urrutia.
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CVHUSD Initial Proposal to CVSTA
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The Centinela Valley Union High School District (“District”) and the California School Employees Association (“CSEA”) have negotiated and entered into a corresponding agreement. In addition to the terms negotiated therein, the parties desire to enter into the following Memorandum of Understanding as it pertains to Representation Stability. See attachment.
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Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between Centinela Valley Union High School District (“District”) and the California School Employees Association (“CSEA”), with respect to Representation Stability. See Attachment.
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Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between Centinela Valley Union High School District (“District”) and the California School Employees Association (“CSEA”), with respect to Representation Stability. See Attachment.
Passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Ramos and a second by Mr. Hugo Rojas. |
Yes Mrs. Rocio Pizano.
Yes Ms. Gloria Ramos.
Yes Mr. Hugo Rojas.
Yes Ms. Marisela Ruiz.
Yes Mr. Daniel Urrutia.
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MOU CSEA and CVUHSD Representation Stability
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Pursuant to California Government Code §3547, the CVSTA sunshines its proposal for successor negotiations of the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Centinela Valley Secondary Teachers Association (“CVSTA”). Attached is the CVSTA proposal.
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The CVSTA Initial Proposal is presented pursuant to California Government Code § 3547. (Sunshine Only)
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The CVSTA Initial Proposal is presented pursuant to California Government Code § 3547. (Sunshine Only)
Passed with a motion by Mr. Daniel Urrutia and a second by Ms. Gloria Ramos. |
Yes Mrs. Rocio Pizano.
Yes Ms. Gloria Ramos.
Yes Mr. Hugo Rojas.
Yes Ms. Marisela Ruiz.
Yes Mr. Daniel Urrutia.
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CVSTA Sunshine Proposal 2017
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| All items under Consent Calendar were approved in one single motion by Ms. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Urrutia, vote of 5-0. |
Passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Ramos and a second by Mr. Daniel Urrutia. |
Yes Mrs. Rocio Pizano.
Yes Ms. Gloria Ramos.
Yes Mr. Hugo Rojas.
Yes Ms. Marisela Ruiz.
Yes Mr. Daniel Urrutia.
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Motion: __________ Second: __________ Vote: __________
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The attached list of Payroll warrant registers represents payment of salaries to employees for the period of August 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017 in the amount of $4,723,671.40.
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Approve the attached payroll warrant registers for August 2017.
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Fund 01.0 - General Fund: $3,708,651.31; Fund 01.3 - Restricted Fund: $898,535.98; Fund 11.0 - Adult Education Fund: $11,787.93; Fund 13.0 - Cafeteria Fund: $97,494.20; Fund 21.0 - Building Fund: $7,201.98; Total Payroll: $4,723,671.40.
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Payroll A Warrant - August 2017
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The attached list of commercial registers represents payment to vendors as per Board Approval. Total amount of $3,869,274.96 is for August 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017.
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Approve warrants as designated. See Attachment.
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Fund 01.0 = $3,004,544.52; Fund 01.3 = $320,014.59; Fund 13.0 = $2,032.62; Fund 21.0 = $541,836.39; Fund 76.0 = $846.74
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Commercial B Warrants August 2017
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Orbach, Huff & Suarez LLP (OHS) is a Los Angeles-based firm that specializes in representing California school districts in construction matters, property matters, and other facility matters. District staff wishes to continue to engage OHS to assist the District in its facility matters, including working with the District's program managers and other consultants on the District's Bond Program.
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Approve renewal of agreement with Orbach, Huff & Suarez LLP to provide legal services to the district in construction matters, property matters, and other facility matters, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
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Partners/Senior Associates: $265/hour; Associates: $240/hour; Paralegals: $125/hour; Law Clerks: $50/hour; General Fund and Bond Fund, based on scope of work performed.
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Orbach Huff Suarez + Henderson LLP Agreement
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Approval is requested to renew the agreement with Myers Stevens & Toohey & Company, Inc. to purchase Student Accident Insurance for students while attending regularly scheduled classes, traveling directly and without interruption between home and school to attend regularly scheduled classes, and while participating in school-sponsored and directly-supervised activities including field trips, school to work, and interscholastic sports, for fiscal year 2017-2018.
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Approve the renewal of the agreement with Myers Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc. to purchase Student Accident Insurance in the amount of $38,303. for fiscal year 2017-2018.
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$38,303; General Fund
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Agreement
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Enrique Barragan filed a claim for damages against the Centinela Valley Union High School District. The Board is requested to deny such claim in accordance with the district's operational procedures.
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Approve the denial of the claim for damages as submitted by Enrique Barragan.
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Authorization is requested to declare thirty (30) old lunch benches and one (1) security cart as surplus. These items have been deemed unusable, obsolete, and unsafe for operation. The district has no educational or functional use for these items. The district is also requesting approval to dispose of these items as necessary.
Security Dept. - Leuzinger: 24 TXT48 Freedom Electric 4-Passenger Cart, Serial #1358932+
Maintenance & Operations Dept.: 30 Lunch Benches
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Approve to have thirty (30) old lunch benches and one (1) security cart (serial #1358932+) declared as surplus and dispose of these items as necessary.
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Request to approve the proposal to Centinela Valley Union High School District from Knowland Construction Services to perform inspection services for the New Free-Standing Marquee Project and other miscellaneous projects. |
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Approve the proposal to Centinela Valley Union High School District from Knowland Construction Services to perform inspection services for the New Free-Standing Marquee Project and other miscellaneous projects. |
$43,520; Bond |
Knowland Proposal
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Request to approve on-call services from State Electric Inc. for the New Free-Standing Marquees project and other related miscellaneous projects.
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Approve on-call services from State Electric Inc. for the New Free-Standing Marquees project and other related miscellaneous projects.
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$15,000; Bond
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Request to approve change order number two to the agreement of 1st California Construction, Inc. for the Leuzinger High School Flooring Replacement Project - Bid No. 17-011. |
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Approve change order number two to the agreement of 1st California Construction, Inc. for the Leuzinger High School Flooring Replacement Project - Bid No. 17-011. |
$3,055.55; Bond |
LZ Flr- 1st CA CO #02
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Request to approve deductive change order number one to the agreement of Sierra School Equipment Company for the Leuzinger High School Seating Restoration Project - Bid No.17-010. |
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Approve deductive change order number one to the agreement of Sierra School Equipment Company for the Leuzinger High School Seating Restoration Project - Bid No. 17-010. |
($25,000); Bond |
SSEC DCO#1
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Request to ratify proposal with South Bay Landscaping to perform tree trimming at Lawndale High School.
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Ratify the approval of the proposal for South Bay Landscaping to perform tree trimming at Lawndale High School.
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$10,925; Restricted Funds
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South Bay Landscaping Est#1918
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Request to approve proposal with AGM Construction to perform work related to the Wellness Center at Lloyde High School.
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Ratify the approval of proposal with AGM Construction to perform work related to construction of the Wellness Center at Lloyde High School for a total of $8,666.64, Restricted Funds.
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$8,666.64; Restricted Funds
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AGM LW $8,666.64
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Request to approve the proposal with Interior Plus for the removal of doors and frames at District Office.
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Approve the proposal with Interior Plus for the removal of doors and frames at District Office for a total of $4,940 out of restricted funds.
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$4,940; Restricted Funds.
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Interior Plus $4940
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Request to approve Notice of Completion for AGM Construction to release the retention monies for Leuzinger restroom and ramp remodel.
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Approve Notice of Completion for AGM Construction to release the retention monies for Leuzinger restroom and ramp remodel.
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Request to ratify payment to the Division of the State Architect for fees for Leuzinger High School shade structure project.
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Approve ratification of payment to the Division of the State Architect for fees for Leuzinger High School shade structure project for $500 out of supplemental concentration funds.
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$500; Supplemental Concentration
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DSA Fees -LZ Shade Structure Project
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Request to ratify change order with AGM Construction on the restroom and ramp remodel at Leuzinger High School.
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Ratify change order with AGM Construction on the restroom and ramp remodel at Leuzinger High School for a total of $900, restricted funds.
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$900; Restricted Funds
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AGM Change Order $900
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Request to ratify the extension of Agreement No. 220023206 with Mobile Modular Management Corporation for the rental of building ID numbers 33815, 39796, 39808, 40102, and 40220 at Lloyde High School.
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Ratify the extension of Agreement No. 220023206 with Mobile Modular Management Corporation for the rental of building ID numbers 33815, 39796, 39808, 40102, and 40220 at Lloyde High School for a total of $26,340, general funds.
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$26,340; General Funds
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MM 220023206
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Request to ratify the extension of Agreement No. 220023208 with Mobile Modular Management Corporation for the rental of building ID numbers 33821, 30597, 30600, 30602, 30613, 30641, 30642, 30643, and 30645 at Lawndale High School.
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Ratify the extension of Agreement No. 220023208 with Mobile Modular Management Corporation for the rental of building ID numbers 33821, 30597, 30600, 30602, 30613, 30641, 30642, 30643, and 30645 at Lawndale High School for a total of $42,900, general funds.
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$42,900; General Funds.
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MM 220023208
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Request to ratify the extension of Agreement No. 220023207 with Mobile Modular Management Corporation for the rental of building ID numbers 30542, 30684, 30689, 41050, and 41231 at Lawndale High School.
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Approve/Ratify the extension of Agreement No. 220023207 with Mobile Modular Management Corporation for the rental of building ID numbers 30542, 30684, 30689, 41050, and 41231 at Lawndale High School for a total of $19,200, general funds.
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$19,200; General Funds
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MM 220023207
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Request to ratify employees attending the 2017 Long Beach Landscape Expo and seminars on October 4-5, 2017.
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Ratify employees attending the 2017 Long Beach Landscape Expo and seminars on October 4-5, 2017. Employees attending: Eric Mirabal, Adrian Gonzalez, Carlos Fornelli, Hugo Ramirez, Mauro Loera, Robert Velez, Jose Lemos, Ramon Parra, Omar Cabrera, Gary Elias, Craig Ripple, and Kamal Hall, for a total of $1,320, General Funds.
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$1,320; General Funds.
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Landscape Expo
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Request to ratify proposal with DP Electric to install two blower units at Hawthorne High School.
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Ratify proposal with DP Electric to install two blower units at Hawthorne High School for a total of $5,340, Restricted Funds
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$5,340; Restricted Funds
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DP Electric HW 2 blower units
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Request to ratify proposal with Interior Plus General Construction for repairing hard walls in Room 203 at Leuzinger High School.
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Ratify proposal with Interior Plus General Construction for repairing hard walls in Room 203 at Leuzinger High School for a total of $7,953, Restricted Funds.
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$7,953; Restricted Funds.
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Interior Plus Rm 203
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Request to ratify proposal with Interior Plus General Construction for repairing hard walls in Room 204 at Leuzinger High School.
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Ratify proposal with Interior Plus General Construction for repairing hard walls in Room 204 at Leuzinger High School for a total of $19,379, Restricted Funds.
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$19,379; Restricted Funds
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Interior Plus Rm 204
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Request to approve the rejection of all submitted bids for Bid Package #6-HVAC and Bid Package #8-Framing, Drywall, Insulation, and Plaster for the Bid Number 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 – Wood Shop Addition project.
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Approve the rejection of all submitted bids for Bid Package #6-HVAC and Bid Package #8-Framing, Drywall, Insulation, and Plaster for the Bid Number 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 – Wood Shop Addition project.
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17-002 Overall Project Bid Summary Sheet
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Request to approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Golden Phoenix Construction Co., Inc. for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #7 – Electrical and Low Voltage.
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Approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Golden Phoenix Construction Co., Inc. for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #7 – Electrical and Low Voltage.
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$561,000.00; Bond
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BP #7- Golden Phoenix Agreement
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Request to approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Commercial Roofing Systems, Inc. for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #9 – Roofing and Sheet Metal.
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Approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Commercial Roofing Systems, Inc. for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #9 – Roofing and Sheet Metal.
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$136,790.00; Bond
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BP 9- Commercial Roofing Agreement
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Request to approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Empyrean Plumbing for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #5 – Plumbing and Site Utilities.
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Approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Empyrean Plumbing for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #5 – Plumbing and Site Utilities.
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$184,485.00; Bond
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BP #5- Empyrean Plumbing Agreement
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Request to approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Apex Fire Protection for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #11 – Fire Sprinkler.
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Approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Apex Fire Protection for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #11 – Fire Sprinkler.
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$32,000.00; Bond
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BP 11- Apex Fire Agreement
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Request to approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Columbia Steel for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #10 – Structural Steel.
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Approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Columbia Steel for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #10 – Structural Steel.
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$233,298.00; Bond
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BP 10- Columbia Steel Agreement
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Request to approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Bravo Concrete for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #3 – Structural and Site Concrete.
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Approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Bravo Concrete for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #3 – Structural and Site Concrete.
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$335,575.00; Bond
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BP 3- Bravo Agreement
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Request to approve the rejection of all submitted bids for Bid Package #4-General Construction for the Bid Number 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 – Wood Shop Addition project.
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Approve the rejection of all submitted bids for Bid Package #4-General Construction for the Bid Number 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 – Wood Shop Addition project.
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Request to approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Triangle Enterprise, Inc. for the Bid 17-002, Bid Package #2- Demolition/Earthwork for the Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project in accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA). The District did not receive any bids for this bid package. Under CUPCCAA, “If no bids are received through the formal or informal procedure, the project may be performed by the employees of the public agency by force account, or negotiated contract without further complying with this article.” (Public Contract Code § 22038(c), “Rejection of Bids; Failure to Receive Bids”) Pursuant to this section of CUPCCAA, the District has negotiated with Triangle Enterprise, Inc., a reasonable price to perform this scope of work.
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Approve the agreement between Centinela Valley Union High School District and Triangle Enterprise, Inc. for the Bid 17-002 Hawthorne High School Phase 2 Wood Shop addition project, Bid Package #2 – Demolition/Earthwork.
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$185,000.00; Bond
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Students will explore the natural environment of Yosemite by going on guided hikes, and will partake in hands-on outdoor activities pertaining to climate change and the California water crisis, both being topics that students have studied continuously over the last several years. Yosemite Nature Bridge provides meals, dorms, equipment, and educational staff for students to conduct hands on research about the geology of the Sierra Nevada and especially about water quality. Students will be able to conduct research about water quality and how to build a water filtration system. They will be able to see how their actions impact their community and the world, and how they can conserve or treat water so it is usable. Nature Bridge offers a way for students to experience and value natural settings.
The ECA Senior/Junior trip provides an incentive for on-time graduating seniors and qualifying juniors an exciting opportunity to apply what they have learned in their integrated ECA / CTE class Green Urban Design and Chemistry.
Chaperones: Justin Smith, Jane Tran, Mai Van
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Approve the Overnight Field Trip for Leuzinger High School's Environmental Career Academy Class to Yosemite Nature Bridge Camp, on April 29 - May 1, 2018. Funded by: ECA funds.
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Nature Bridge fees for 24 students and 3 adults = $4,960; cost maybe adjusted to match final student headcount contingent on seniors' graduating status and juniors' GPA/no-go list statuses (determined by late February); Bus transportation to and from Nature Bridge/Leuzinger High School will be approximately $800; ECA funds.
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Students who reside in the Centinela Valley Union High School District may be recommended to attend Devereux Texas Treatment Network, State Certified Nonpublic School in League City, Texas during the 2017-2018 school year. The Master Contract and Individual Service Agreement will allow Centinela Valley student ID#21609 to attend Devereux Texas Treatment Network, subject to the approval of the Governing Board.
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Approve the Master Contract and Individual Service Agreement, for Devereux Texas Treatment Network for student ID#21609 for the 2017-2018 school year.
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DEVEREUX TEXAS CONTRACT
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Students who reside in Centinela Valley Union High School District may be recommended to attend New Haven Youth and Family Services, State Certified Nonpublic School in Vista, California during the 2017-2018 school year. The Master Contract and Individual Service Agreement will allow Centinela Valley student ID number 21607 to Attend New Haven Youth and Family Services, subject to the approval by the Governing Board.
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Approve the nonpublic nonsectarian school Master Contract with New Haven Youth and Family Services in Vista, California and Individual Service Agreement for student ID number 21607 to attend for the 2017-2018 school year.
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$119,328.00; Restricted General Fund (Special Education)
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NEW HAVEN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES CONTRACT
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Students who reside in Centinela Valley Union High School District may be recommended to attend Oak Grove Institute Foundation, Inc., State Certified Nonpublic School in Murrieta, California during the 2017-2018 school year. The Master Contract and Individual Service Agreement will allow Centinela Valley Student ID number 21707 to attend Oak Grove Institute Foundation Inc., subject to approval by the Governing Board.
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Approve the Master Contract and Individual Service Agreement for Oak Grove Institute Foundation Inc., for Student ID number 21707 for the 2017-2018 school year.
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$131,582.00 General Fund Restricted (Special Education)
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OAK GROVE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC. CONTRACT
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Students who reside in the Centinela Valley Union High School District may be recommended to attend Personal Coaching Systems , State certified nonpublic school in Gardena, CA during the 2017-2018 School Year. The Individual Service Agreements will allow Centinela Valley students ID#21501 and ID#21718 to attend Personal Coaching Systems, subject to approval by the Governing Board.
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Approve the Individual Service Agreements for Personal Coaching Systems for students ID#21501 and ID#21718 for the 2017-2018 school year.
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$91,968.00 General Fund-Restricted (Special Education)
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PERSONAL COACHING SYSTEMS ISAS
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Students who reside in Centinela Valley Union High School District may be recommended to attend programs operated by The Help Group, State certified Nonpublic schools in Culver City, California during the 2017-2018 school year. The Master Contract and Individual Service Agreements will allow Centinela Valley special needs students ID#21713, ID#21711, ID#21508, ID#21509, ID#21513, and ID#21416 to attend The Help Group, subject to approval by the Governing Board.
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Approve Master Contract and Individual Service Agreements, for the Help Group for students ID#21713, ID#21711, ID#21508, ID#21509, ID#21513, and ID#21416 for the 2017-2018 school year.
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$249,959.50 Restricted General Fund (Special Education)
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THE HELP GROUP CONTRACT
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Authorization is requested to declare the attached list of items as surplus. Many items have been deemed unusable, irreparable and outdated. The district has no educational or functional use for these items. The district is also requesting approval to dispose of these items as necessary.
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Approve/Ratify the attached list of e-waste items declared as surplus and dispose of these items as necessary.
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E-Waste List
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 44320 of the California Education Code, the governing board of any school district is authorized to enter into agreements with any university or college accredited by the State Board of Education as a teacher education institution to provide field teaching experiences, student teaching experiences, and collaborative internship preparation program to expand the pool of certificated personnel prepared to meet the needs of a diverse student population, effective for a period of 3 years from date of signature when executed by both parties.
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Approve the Counseling Fieldwork Agreement with Loyola Marymount University.
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Loyola Marymount University SOE Counseling
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 44320 of the California Education Code, the governing board of any school district is authorized to enter into agreement with any university or college accredited by the State Board of Education as a teacher education institution to provide field teaching experiences, student teaching experiences, and collaborative internship preparation program to expand the pool of certificated personnel prepared to meet the needs of a diverse student population, effective August 1, 2017 and shall remain in effect until terminated in writing by either party in accordance with the Agreement.
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Approve the Teacher Education Intern Credential Program Agreement with Loyola Marymount University, effective August 1, 2017 and shall remain in effect until terminated in writing by either party in accordance with the Agreement.
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Loyola Marymount University SOE Intern
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Below are recommended personnel actions presented to the Board of Trustees for consideration.
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Approve the personnel items, as presented: (1) Employment; (2) Out of Class Assignment; (3) Extension of Employment; (4) Administrative Transfer; (5) Walk on Coaching; (6) AVID Tutors; (7) College Tutors; (8) Volunteers; (9 )Resignation.
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The salary placement for the individuals employed will be in accordance with the salary regulations of the district.
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Classified Agenda
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Below is a recommended personnel action presented to the Board of Trustees for consideration.
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Approve the personnel item, as presented: (1) Leave of Absence/FML.
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Classified Agenda/FMLA
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Below are recommended personnel actions presented to the Board of Trustees for consideration.
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Approve the personnel items, as presented: Employment, Extra Duty Assignments, 6th Period Assignments, Coaching Assignments, and Resignations
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The salary placement for the individuals employed will be in accordance with salary regulations of the district.
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Certificated Personnel Items
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Below are recommended personnel actions presented to the Board of Trustees for consideration.
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Approve the personnel items, as presented: (1) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/Leave of Absence (LOA)
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HR Certificated FMLA
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Parents and citizens are always welcome at CVUHSD board meetings, and suggestions and comments are encouraged. Those wishing to address the Board on any non-agenda item may do so at this time by completing a form provided by the district and submitting the completed form to the secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting. Each speaker comments will be limited to three minutes. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each non-agenda item to 15 minutes. While the Board, the Superintendent, and Cabinet will listen to all comments, the Board cannot enter into a formal discussion or respond to speakers at this time. However, the Superintendent and District Staff will follow up on any questions or concerns. No public charges or complaints against employees are allowed in open session. You may file a complaint on the District Public Complaint Form. Statements of charges in open session can subject an individual to legal liability for defamation.
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| There were no comments made. |
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| The next board meeting will be at Hawthorne High School. |
(1) Board Meetings at High Schools; (2) SBAC State Test Results; (3) State Testing District Trophies
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President Ramos thanked Mr. Rojas for initiating the tribute to Charleston V. Hartfield. There being no further business to come before the board, on a motion by Mr. Rojas, seconded by Mr. Urrutia, President Ramos adjourned the meeting at 9:06pm in memory of Charleston V. Hartfield.
Respectfully submitted,
Gregory O'Brien, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Secretary to the Board |
Motion: __________ Second: __________ Vote: __________
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| Notice: Any person with a disability may request this agenda to be made available in an appropriate alternative format. A request for a disability-related modification or accommodation may be made by a person with a disability who requires modification or accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting to the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent (District Office, 14901 S. Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (at least 48 hours before the meeting). All efforts will be made for reasonable accommodations. ----- If Members of the public would like to speak about an item on the agenda or a non-agenda item in Spanish, the assistance of a Spanish interpreter will be available. |
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| Present | Mrs. Rocio Pizano |
| Present | Ms. Gloria Ramos |
| Present | Mr. Hugo Rojas |
| Present | Ms. Marisela Ruiz |
| Present | Mr. Daniel Urrutia |
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