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Consent Agenda
The Board approved a number of routine consent items, including gifts to the district, Human Resources employee transactions, purchase orders and checks, and agreement renewals. Details regarding these items can be found in the Board agenda.
2023/24 School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA)
State and federal laws require that schools receiving Title I funds or identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), or Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) develop a School Plan for Student Achievement identifying goals for improving student outcomes. As a recipient of Title I funds, King is required to develop a plan. Additionally, Arnold, King, Luther, Morris, and Vessels were identified by the California Department of Education for ATSI in the area of chronic absenteeism. The Board approved the 2023/24 School Plans for Student Achievement for these five schools, which are available on the district website.
After School Education and Safety Program Grant
The district has participated in the state's After School Education and Safety grant program in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club since 2007. The Board approved receipt of a new three-year grant in the amount of $457,836.39 and an agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress for the continued operation of Club King through June 2026.
Disposal of Obsolete/Damaged Instructional Materials
Instructional materials are inventoried periodically to identify items that are obsolete and/or damaged beyond repair. Following such an inventory, the Board authorized the disposal of library books from all six schools. The list of titles may be viewed here.
Collective Bargaining
A public hearing was held regarding a proposal from the Association of Cypress Teachers for 2023/24 negotiations which includes wages, hours of employment, transfers, class size, and association rights. No speakers addressed the Board during the public hearing, and the Board subsequently voted to accept the proposal.
New Certificated Positions
The creation of two new certificated positions and corresponding job descriptions was approved by the Board:
- Teacher on Special Assignment–Expanded Learning Programs position for assistance with planning, organizing, and supporting the new Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P).
- Psychologist–Mental Health position to oversee and support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students.
Amendment to Independent Contractor Agreement for Human Resources Support
The Board approved extending a previously approved agreement for an independent contractor to cover the vacant Credentials Analyst/Human Resources Specialist position through August 31, 2023, at no additional cost.
Student Teacher Agreement
The Board approved an agreement with Los Angeles Pacific University to provide student teaching experience to their students through June 30, 2028, at no cost to the district.
Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
In order to meet district staffing needs, it is sometimes necessary to file for short-term teaching authorizations with the state for individuals who are not fully credentialed in the specialty areas to which they are assigned. The Board adopted the district's 2023/24 declaration which indicates the potential need for one CLAD/English Learner Authorization and one Resource Specialist emergency permit, one Multiple Subject and two Special Education limited assignment permits, and two interns.
Property & Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance
The district participates in public risk-sharing pools for its property & liability and Workers' Compensation insurance. The Board ratified 2023/24 annual contributions of $334,474 for property & liability insurance and $471,510 for Workers' Compensation insurance.
Del Sol Phase 1 Deferred Maintenance Project
A Notice of Completion was approved for the 2023 Del Sol Phase 1 Deferred Maintenance Project by M.P. South, Inc. at a total cost of $686,120.77. The project included new flooring, paint, LED lighting, and miscellaneous repairs in 10 classrooms, as well as refreshment of one set of student restrooms and the addition of one accessible student restroom. The project required one additive change order in the amount of $46,230.00 to address asbestos-containing flooring discovered under the carpet in five classrooms.
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