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Consent Agenda
The Board approved a number of routine consent items, including gifts to the district, grants, Human Resources employee transactions, purchase orders and checks, and agreement renewals. Details regarding these items can be found in the online Board agenda.
Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
As required by Education Code, the Board held a public hearing to receive input regarding the adequacy of instructional materials in our schools. There were no public comments, and the Board adopted Resolution No. 23/24-02 affirming the finding of sufficient textbooks or instructional materials for the 2023/24 school year.
Red Ribbon Week
The Board adopted Resolution No. 23/24-3 in support of Red Ribbon Week, October 23-27, 2023.
Collective Bargaining with Association of Cypress Teachers
A public hearing was held regarding the district’s proposal to the Association of Cypress Teachers for 2023/24 negotiations which includes wages, hours of employment, health and welfare benefits, and leaves. No speakers addressed the Board during the public hearing, and the Board subsequently adopted the district’s proposal.
Classified Substitute Employee Salary Schedule
The Board approved a revised classified substitute employee salary schedule which includes updated titles and salaries for a number of Child Nutrition Services positions.
Week of the School Administrator
Resolution No. 23/24-04 was adopted recognizing the week of October 9-13, 2023, as Week of the School Administrator.
Summer Deferred Maintenance Project
A Notice of Completion was approved for the 2023 Districtwide Summer Deferred Maintenance Project by M.P. South, Inc. at a total cost of $572,935.50. The project included asphalt repair/replacement at Arnold and Vessels, asphalt playground restriping at all six school sites, gas line repair/replacement at Cawthon (Grace Christian School), concrete pad repair and added walkway at Arnold, and HVAC replacement at Arnold and King. The project was completed on time with no change orders.
Fall Deferred Maintenance Project
The Board approved contracting with M.P. South, Inc. for the 2023/24 Fall Deferred Maintenance Project at a cost of $497,325. The project includes asphalt addition for the King preschool yard, partial renovation of Suite 190 at the Corporate Avenue building, library roofing replacement and ceiling repair at Landell, and artificial grass/planters at Swain. Work is expected to be completed by January 2024.
2024 Employee Health Insurance
The district contracts with the California Schools Voluntary Employees Benefits Association (VEBA) for its employee health insurance. The Board approved renewing a contract with VEBA for the upcoming 2024 plan year. Renewal rates increased between 5.95% and 12.53% across the seven plans offered by the district.
Gann Limit
The 1979 "Gann Initiative" requires districts to formally adopt an annual appropriations limit based on appropriations from the previous fiscal year with adjustments for changes in cost of living, population, and other factors. The Board adopted Resolution No. 23/24-05 showing the actual appropriations limit for 2022/23 of $29,677,321 and the estimated appropriations limit for 2023/24 of $30,994,994.
Unaudited Actuals
As required by Education Code Section 42100, the Board certified its review of the district's final revenue and expenditure figures for 2022/23. General Fund revenues for 2022/23 totaled $59,655,721 versus total General Fund expenditures and transfers out of $56,848,763, representing a difference of $2,806,958. The General Fund closed 2022/23 with an ending balance of $15,088,528. Funding for 2023/24, given the adjustments to the ending balance from 2022/23, along with designated carryover amounts, is adequate to fund the approved programs for the 2023/24 school year. The full report is available online.
Consultant Agreement for Board Self-Evaluation Workshop
The Board approved an agreement with the California School Boards Association for consultant services for a Board self-evaluation workshop on February 20, 2024, at a cost not to exceed $4,200.
2023/24 District Goals and Strategies
The Board adopted strategies for meeting the district’s goals during the 2023/24 school year. The 2023/24 Goals and Strategies may be viewed on the district website.
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