Administrative Appointment
The Board took action to appoint Emma Connoy as the new Principal at Landell.
License to Use Agreements
Agreements for use of vacant school sites were approved as follows:
Organization: Grace Christian School
School Site: Cawthon (entire school site)
Term: 7/1/20 – 6/30/21
Monthly Rate: $30,110.94
Organization: Cypress Recreation & Park District (Kids Corner program)
School Site: Swain (3 classrooms)
Term: 7/1/20 – 6/30/21
Monthly Rate: $655.83
Organization: Wisdom Mission School & Chapel
School Site: Swain (main office, multipurpose room, kitchen, 6 classrooms)
Term: 7/1/20 – 6/30/21
Monthly Rate: $7,765.85
Renewal of Agreements
The following agreements were renewed:
Organization: California State University-Long Beach
Services: Early fieldwork, student teaching, and educational administration program fieldwork
Term: Five years concluding on June 30, 2025
Cost: $0
Agency: Orange County Department of Education
Service: Network Support Services
Contract Term: 7/1/20-6/30/21
Not-to-Exceed Cost: $4,600
Agency: Orange County Department of Education
Service: Internet Access
Contract Term: 7/1/20-6/30/21
Cost: $0
Vendor: Raptor Technologies
Service: Raptor Alert Monitoring license and technical support
Contract Term: 6/2/20-6/1/21
Cost: $3,390
Vendor: Gold Star Foods
Service: Distribution of processed USDA foods and commercial food products
Contract Term: 7/1/20-6/30/21
Not-to-Exceed Cost: $300,000
Purchase and Installation of SMART Interactive Panels
In the third phase of a three-year SMART Board refreshment plan, the Board approved contracting with Alpha Solutions for the purchase and installation of 15 SMART interactive panels for classrooms across the district at a total cost of $65,304.07.
Morris Drainage Improvement Project
The Board approved contracting with M.P. South, Inc. for a project to pump excess water that accumulates on the Morris playground and parking lot into the public right-of-way following major storm events at a total cost of $198,894.80.
2019/20 Education Protection Account
Funds generated by Proposition 30, the temporary tax increase passed in 2012, are deposited in a state Education Protection Account for school districts. At the May meeting, the Board adopted a resolution approving the district's spending determination of the Education Protection Account for 2019/20 in the amount of $764,154. All funds will be used for instructional purposes and teacher salaries. The resolution and accounting of the district's 2019/20 funding plan are available on the district
website.
Increased School Facilities Fees Imposed on New Development Projects
The Board held a public hearing regarding a proposed increase to residential and commercial/industrial developer fees based on a school fee justification study performed by Cooperative Strategies, LLC. There were no comments from the public, and the Board subsequently adopted a resolution to increase fees to the maximum allowed by law. Under the new fee structure, the district will receive $2.04 per square foot for residential development and $0.33 per square foot for commercial/industrial development.
Board Compensation for Missed Meeting
Per Board Bylaw 9250, the Board must take action to authorize full compensation for any Board Member who was absent from a meeting. The Board adopted a resolution authorizing full compensation for the month of April for Trustee Brian Nakamura, who was unable to attend the April 27, 2020, Special Board Meeting.
Grading During Emergency Student Dismissal
The Board adopted a resolution setting parameters for continued distance learning and grading during the period of student dismissal due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
The following updated Board Policies and Administrative Regulations were adopted by the Board:
BP 3471 Parcel Taxes
BP 3551 Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Fund
AR 3551 Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Fund
BP 4112.2 Certification
BP 4113.5/4213.5/4313.5 Working Remotely
BP 5141.52 Suicide Prevention
AR 5141.52 Suicide Prevention
BP 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process
AR 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process
BP 6157 Distance Learning
BP 6172.1 Concurrent Enrollment in College Classes