Background:          

Sci-Tech Charter School Principal, Barbara Herms, will present the Class Act Scholar Award to a Sci-Tech
Student.                                                                        

Implications:

• Fiscal: None                        
• Personnel: None                 
• Program: None                     
• Legal:  None

Background:
The purpose of the attached resolution is to celebrate the many accomplishments of Cesar Estrada Chavez.  Resolution 37-16 reflects respect for the life of someone who gave his time and energy to help others, specifically the farm workers and the general population of consumers who potentially could be harmed by pesticides used on fresh produce.

The general Yolo County area has been known for decades as an agricultural/rural area, and the celebration of Mr. Chavez’ life reflects the hard work of both him and thousands of agricultural workers today throughout the state of California.  

Implications:

• Fiscal: None

• Personnel: None

• Program: Schools are encouraged to post Resolution 37-16 and teachers are encouraged to discuss the accomplishments of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

• Legal: None

Options:
The Board may approve, modify, or decide not to adopt this resolution.

Recommendation: 
Administration recommends approval of Resolution 37-16: Cesar Estrada Chavez Day – March 31, 2016.

Background:
In 2005, a then district parent Ms. Herzig, was very involved with the Yolo County Children’s Alliance and Child Abuse Prevention Council, and she requested the District’s support of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.  Since then, the District has supported a resolution for the month of April to be declared Child Abuse Prevention Month.

A copy of Resolution 38-16: Child Abuse Prevention Month – April 2016, is attached for the Board’s review.

Implications:

• Fiscal: None

• Personnel: None

• Program: Schools are encouraged to post Resolution 38-16 and staff are encouraged to be advocates for child abuse prevention.

• Legal: None

Options:

The Board may approve, modify, or decide not to adopt this resolution.

Recommendation:

Administration recommends approval of Resolution 38-16: Child Abuse Prevention Month – April 2016.

Background:

The week of April 3, 2016, to April 9, 2016, inclusive, is observed as "Adult Education Week," recognizing the unique accomplishments of California adult schools.

Implications:

• Fiscal: None
• Personnel: None
• Program: None
• Legal: None

Options:                

The Board, at its discretion, may decide to revise, approve, or not approve the attached resolution.

Recommendation:         

Administration recommends the approval of Resolution 40-16.

Pursuant to Board Policy 3300, the Board of Trustees must approve the purchase of items/services in excess of $15,000.  Purchase orders provide a funding source from which to draw funds as needed. The attached list is provided for information only. 

• Fiscal: Provide necessary goods and services to operate programs.
• Personnel: None.
• Program: None.
• Legal: Board Policy 3300.

Background:      

161567 - Encore Technology Group LLC - $47,400.00    

The Enboard Suite is a platform that enables instruction by removing the technology barriers for organizations that exist between individuals (Students, Staff, Parents, Administration) and their Digital Portfolios - Applications, Textbooks, Learning Tools, Communication Platforms, and all Digital Resources.  The Enboard Suite includes true Single Sign-On which enables one log-in for all digital resources. This process allows quick and simple access for every student, parent, teacher, and administrator to all key digital resources. Enboard improves user satisfaction, saves money by automating services, and saves time for anyone accessing and monitoring the system. Through centralized access to multi-platform, web-enabled resources, Enboard enables every user on the network quick, reliable, and secure access.                                                              

Implications:

• Fiscal: Educational Services Budget - $47,400 per year
• Personnel: None      
• Program: None         
• Legal: None

161581 - SHI International Corp - $19,962.80

This purchase order is for Microsoft Support Renewal for all Microsoft server based products district-wide.

Implications:

• Fiscal:                       Data Processing Budget - $19,962.80
  
• Personnel:                 None
• Program:                   None
  
• Legal:                        None

Background:          

161571 - Sterling Computers - $54,593.20

This purchase order is for Dell Chromebooks for classroom use at Tafoya Elementary School.

Implications:

• Fiscal: Title I and Economic Impact Aid (EIA) Funds
  
• Personnel: None
• Program: None
• Legal: None

Background

161584 - School Savers - $30,987.19

Graphing calculators, as learning tools, play a crucial role in furthering the development of mathematical concepts.  All integrated Math 1 and 2 classes will need class sets of the TI-84 Plus EZ graphing calculator.  Students will be able to plot graphs, solve simultaneous equations, and perform other mathematical calculations.  Each high school will receive 29 sets of 10 calculators in each set.   This purchase order is for Pioneer High School.

Implications:

• Fiscal:                      Supplemental and Concentration - $30,987.19 
• Personnel:               None
  
• Program:                 None   
• Legal:                      None

Background:          

161585 - School Savers - $30,987.19

Graphing calculators, as learning tools, play a crucial role in furthering the development of mathematical concepts.  All integrated Math 1 and 2 classes will need class sets of the TI-84 Plus EZ graphing calculators.  Students will be able to plot graphs, solve simultaneous equations, and perform other mathematical calculations.  Each high school will receive 29 sets of 10 calculators in each set.   This purchase order is for Woodland High School.                                                                    

Implications:

• Fiscal:                       Supplemental & Concentration - $30,987.19
  
• Personnel:                None
• Program:                   None
• Legal:                        None

Background:         

The Woodland Joint Unified School District (WJUSD) updates the Career and Technical Education (CTE) plan and submits it for approval to the district-wide CTE advisory and Board of Education. This plan was approved at the March 16, 2016 district-wide CTE meeting. The intent of the district-wide CTE plan is to improve, enhance, and expand CTE programs and their related industries by providing a developing workforce capable of building our community.  CTE programs build upon an existing foundation of success, and develop a process to continue to enhance CTE programs within all secondary schools: Woodland High School (WHS), Pioneer High School (PHS), Lee Middle School (LMS), Douglass Middle School (DMS), and Cache Creek High School (CCHS) (our continuation high school).

As required, the following are included in the plan: program goals, department descriptions, labor market data, facility descriptions, course offerings, business and community partnership, pathway development, recruitment activities, and budget.  Funding sources include:  Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Grant, Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) (4.0 Full-Time Equivalent
(FTE) for ROP classes and supplies), Ag Incentive Grant, and California Partnership Academy grants. This is provided for information only. 

Implications:

• Fiscal:   LCAP 4.0 FTE, $270,801 / Supplies, $182,684.

  Agriculture Incentive Grant

          WHS: $16,565.00

          PHS:  $20,092.00

  California Partnership Academy Grant

          WHS: $73,620.00

          PHS:  $83,636.00

  Carl D. Perkins Grant

          $72,799.00

  Central Region Agricultural Education Career Pathways Consortium (WHS only)

  $ 255,637

   Personnel:    4.0 FTE of Regional Occupational Program (ROP) teachers 

• Program:      Career and Technical Education.
• Legal:            None.
• Other:            None.

Background:

The following course, Agriculture Government/Economics, is presented to the board for review for a course title change only.  The Agriculture departments at both high schools agreed that teaching government for the first semester is more relevant specifically in elections years.  They would like government credit for the first semester and economics credit for the second semester of this course to align with content taught.  

Coursework for this class went through the review and approval process with the site administration and the College and Career Articulation Team (CCAT) on February 24, 2016.  This course has been recommended for approval.

Implications:

• Fiscal: See attached
• Personnel:  See attached
• Program: Secondary Education
• Legal: None
• Other: None

Options:

This item is provided for information only.

Background:          

A seal from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is stamped on high school diplomas. The seal of accreditation is recognized for post-secondary admission, based upon meeting all WASC criteria.  

Pioneer and Woodland High Schools recently went through the WASC process.  In 2013, Pioneer High School (PHS) received a six-year accreditation with a three-year mid-review. A three-year mid-review is to determine progress of the Action Plan based on the recommendations of the 2013 WASC visit. On March 6-8 2016, the WASC visitation committee returned to provide a progress report of the three-year mid-review. 

Six years ago, in 2009, Woodland High School (WHS) participated in a Full Self-Study as part of the accreditation process and received a six-year clear accreditation, of which only twenty percent (20%) of high schools in California are awarded. A six-year clear term does not need a three-year mid-review. Therefore, the WASC visitation committee provided a Full Self-Study Review on March 6-9, 2016.

Each of the different visiting WASC committees developed a report that culminates areas of commendation and recommendation for each respective school.  As part of the WASC process, the visiting committees will send their recommendations to the WASC Accreditation Board for approval for an accreditation term. The WASC Board determines the length of accreditation in June, and a letter will be mailed to the Superintendent, once the term is decided. The term of the accreditation will be shared with the Woodland Joint Unified School District (WJUSD) Board of Trustees by Fall of 2016.

Implications:

• Fiscal: Approximately $5,000 from the general fund to cover the required costs associated with the Western Accreditation of Schools and Colleges visits                
• Personnel: None    
• Program: None        
• Legal: None
• Other: Accreditation Status

Background: 

Education Code 32280 and Board Policy 0470 mandates that each school have a comprehensive safe school plan which follows Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) protocols. Included in the SEMS protocols is the establishment of an Incident Command System (ICS). Complete school site plans are attached and will be available in the Superintendent’s Office.

Implications:

• Fiscal: None.

• Personnel: None.

• Program: Each school must have a safe plan.

• Legal (if any): Complies with Educational Code 32280 and Board Policy 0470, plans approved by School Site Council is required.

• Other (if any): None.

Background:

As a result of activities outlined in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), the Educational Services Department has seen an increase in the integration of technology into teaching, learning, and the implementation of district systems.  The District continues to investigate, pilot, and implement new support programs and systems to meet the needs of students and to more efficiently utilize resources in all district departments.

In the past two (2) years the district has added the following:  5,000 student devices, 300 wireless network access points, 90 surveillance cameras and multiple systems and programs. Increasing regulation of student data privacy requires additional information be provided by vendors and requires additional monitoring of the student data.

The addition of an Information Technology Specialist I would allow the district support staff to more quickly meet the needs of students and staff.  This item is provided for information only.

Implications:

• Fiscal: The fiscal impact will be approximately $45,000 salary + $9,500 benefits but will vary based upon salary schedule placement.
• Personnel: This would add an additional staff member to Technology Services Department using a Board approved job description.
• Program: None.
• Legal: None.

Background:          

Similar to many school districts throughout the state, the District in 2009 was forced to make a variety of cuts, including reductions to the central office staffing.  The Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Governing Board was reduced by 0.5 FTE.  Despite the reduction, the workload demand to provide support to the Superintendent and the Governing Board caused the Executive Assistants to incur a significant amount of extra duty/overtime.

The Administration requests the Board’s consideration to restore the 0.5 FTE to the Executive Assistant.  The restoration will assist with the management of the office’s workload and minimize the overtime.

Implications:

• Fiscal:                     General Fund - $32,937 ongoing cost 
• Personnel:               Restore Superintendent's Office Clerical Support
• Program:                 None  
• Legal:                      None

• Fiscal: Provide necessary goods and services to operate programs.
• Personnel: None.
• Program: None.
• Legal: Board Policy 3300.

Options:

The Board has the option to approve, disapprove, or modify per the Board's direction/action.

Recommendation:

Administration recommends that the Board approve P.O. List 15-16.

Background:

The District is working with Dolinka Group to update the District’s “Residential Development School Fee Justification Study” and the “Commercial/Industrial Development School Fee Justification Study”.   The studies have been completed and are provided for review.

Currently, the District is charging $3.36 for new residential units, $3.36 for additions, and $0.54 for Commercial/ Industrial Development (CIDs). 

Upon approval of the justification study and resolution, the new fees that will go into effect on May 23, 2016, after the 60 day waiting period are:

Please note that this study does not affect the Developer Fees that are currently charged for the South East Area and Spring Lake Developments.  These fees are updated every July.  Current rates for these two areas are:

• South East Area                $7,505.09 per Single Family Home

    $3,145.35 per unit – Multiple Family Units

• Spring Lake Subdivision    $5.09 per sq. ft. ($14,563 cap per home)

Implications:

• Fiscal:              Developer Fees adjusted as shown above.
• Personnel:       None.
• Program:         None.
• Legal (if any):  None.

Recommendation:

Administration recommends that the Board of Trustees approve Resolution 39-16 to increase statutory school fees imposed on new residential and commercial/industrial development projects.

Options:

To disapprove or modify per the Board’s direction/action.

Background:

Government Code Section 3547.5 requires districts to provide the Board of Trustees, as well as the public, with a summary and costs of negotiated agreements with exclusive representatives.

Attached is the AB 1200 disclosure statement for the agreement with Classified School Employees Association Chapter 118 (CSEA).  The disclosure statement includes a 5.5% salary increase effective July 1, 2015 and a one-time payment of 1% of annual salary.

Implications:

• Fiscal: Per attached AB 1200 statements
• Personnel: Unknown
• Program: Unknown
• Legal (if any): Unknown

Options:
To approve, disapprove, or modify per the Board’s direction/action. 

Background:          

At the March 24, 2016 Regular Board Meeting, the Board has the opportunity to deliberate and take action to approve or not approve placing a General Obligation Bond on the November 2016 Ballot.                                  

Implications:

• Fiscal: Unknown                        
• Personnel: Unknown               
• Program: Unknown                    
• Legal: Unknown           

Options:       

The Board has the option to approve or not approve placing a General Obligation Bond on the November 2016 Ballot.  The Board also has the option to not make a decision at this time, and determine that they will take action at a future Regular Board Meeting or Special Board Meeting.   

Recommendation:

Administration recommends that the Board decide whether to place a General Obligation Bond on the November 2016 Ballot. 

Background:         

Woodland Joint Unified School District (WJUSD) Board of Trustees approved the summer school dates for elementary and secondary students at the February 25, 2016 Board meeting.  The original dates for the secondary summer school program were from June 13 - July 13, 2016.  The Educational Services Department would like to move the dates to June 15 - July 15, 2016. Moving the start date will provide counselors and staff the extra two days needed to register an anticipated increased number of students participating in summer school for 2016. 

Implications:

• Fiscal: None             
• Personnel: None             
• Program: Summer School           
• Legal: None
• Other: None 

Options:     

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item, or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation:

The administration recommends that the Board approve the revised dates for the Secondary Summer School program.

Background:

Woodland Joint Unified School District's bandwidth is no longer sufficient because of the increase in student devices, cloud based programs, and additional surveillance cameras.  E-Rate funding can be used to support the increased bandwidth needed.  To receive these funds, the district must follow E-Rate and state bid rules.

The district received proposals from WAVE Division Holdings, LLC and AT&T.  The WAVE Division Holdings, LLC met the specifications desired by the district and provided the lower price. The contract will not be binding on the district until E-Rate funding is approved for the project. Although we connect directly with the county, the WAVE provides the service. Additional equipment will need to be purchased to allow the district to fully utilize the bandwidth.

Implications:

• Fiscal:              WAVE cost $52,080 (equipment not included)
• Personnel:       None
• Program: None
• Legal:              None

Options:       

The Board has the option to approve, disapprove, or modify per the Board's discretion.

Recommendation:

Administration recommends that the Governing Board approve the contract with WAVE Division Holdings LLC.

Background:          

The Woodland Joint Unified School District, as part of the “meet and confer” process, has agreed to offer a retirement incentive to the confidential group similar to the  incentive offered to CSEA #118 in their tentative agreement. 

Implications: 

• Fiscal:                The incentive offered will provide for a one-time lump sum payment of 10% of base salary.  The cost should be offset by any savings gained through the rehire process to produce a net zero or positive savings.

• Personnel:         Any employee taking advantage of the incentive will create a vacancy that will need to be filled.

• Program:            None 

• Legal:                 None 

• Other:                 None

Options:

To approve the agreement, or to not approve the agreement. 

Recommendation:

Administration recommends that the Board approve the agreement. 

Background:

The Board of Trustees has been informed about the status of negotiations since the process began during the 2015-16 school year. The process resulted in a tentative agreement being reached between California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter #118 and the Woodland Joint Unified School District (WJUSD) on March 4, 2016.  The CSEA membership has now ratified with their members.

1.         Pursuant to AB 1200, Boards of Education in California must now conduct a public hearing at a scheduled Board meeting prior to taking action to ratify a tentative agreement, which has been negotiated with the school district’s exclusive employee representatives. The Board President will open a public hearing and accept comments from the public.

2.         In accordance with AB 1200, local educational agencies are required to publicly disclose the provision of all collective bargaining agreements before the Board of Trustees gives final approval to the agreement. The Public Disclosure of the Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement statement has been posted for public review prior to the Board’s March 24, 2016 Board meeting.

3.         With the ratification of this settlement agreement, the District will have fulfilled its legal obligation and commitment to bargain in good faith with the exclusive representatives of its employee organizations, in this instance the California School Employees Association, Chapter #118.

 Implications: 

• Fiscal:  Major financial considerations in reaching the agreement are set forth in the Public Disclosure of Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement (AB1200, statutes 1991, Chapter 1213).

• Personnel:  None 

• Program:  None

• Legal:  The Board of Trustees holds the sole authority to enter into contracts and agreements with the exclusive representatives of employee groups under the Rodda Act.

•  Other:  None

Options: 
The Board has the option to ratify the tentative agreement or to not ratify the tentative agreement.

Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Board ratify this tentative agreement.

Background:

Each year, the Yolo County School Boards Association request submissions from local educational organizations of nominees for staff and/or programs which are identified as outstanding.  Woodland Joint Unified School District (WJUSD) collects nominees by emailing a ballot to each district employee. Then, nominees are reviewed by the Cabinet and finalists are selected.

INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE AWARD AND PROGRAM EXCELLENCE AWARD
The school districts of Davis, Esparto, West Sacramento, Winters, and Woodland, the Yolo County Office of Education, Los Rios, and Yuba Community College Districts will each identify one individual (administrator, trustee or confidential employee) and one program exemplifying excellence in the pursuit and accomplishment of the governing Board’s goals.

Selection of award recipients shall be at the discretion of each district. The following guidelines are offered:
-In consultation with the governing Board and the administrative leadership team, the Superintendent/Chancellor or President shall recommend one program and one individual for recognition. We recommend that the individual be separate from the program in order to spread recognition throughout the district.
-If possible, the recommendation shall receive the acknowledgement/endorsement of the governing Board. This can be accomplished by placing the information on a Board meeting consent agenda.
-The Yolo County School Boards Association President will notify recipient(s) of the award(s). Each district’s award recipients will be introduced by the president of their governing board or a designee.
-The Yolo County Teacher of the Year, Classified Employees of the Year and California Gold Ribbon School(s) are also honored with an Excellence In Education (EIE) award.

2016 YOLO COUNTY EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS
Hosted by the Yolo County School Boards Association
Monday, May 2, 2016, 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Yolo County Office of Education Conference Center
1280 Santa Anita Court, Suite 120, Woodland

Individual Excellence Award:  Christina Lambie, Director of Special Programs

Christina is a Director serving the Educational Services Department.  She works with student data, enrollment, and is a major contributor to the development of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).  Christina has taken on many new responsibilities this year, and she has done so with great success.  She opened the district's enrollment service center to focus services to students and families. Christina is always thinking of ways to better serve our community.  She ran a kindergarten registration fair this year where her team accepted nearly 300 applications in one day.  Christina is also responsible for reporting student data.  Her presentations are clear and concise.  Her focus on student achievement is evident, and her search for improvement is admirable.  Christina has also contributed meaningful and relevant direction to the development of the LCAP.  Her leadership, work ethic, and desire for achievement has really blossomed and she ties it all together by being an absolute pleasure to work with.  She is definitely an asset to students, staff, and the community of Woodland.

Program Excellence Award:  Playbook for Teens -- STE@M Mentoring Program, Cari Lyn Vinci, Michael Gangitano

Fourteen Lee Middle School (LMS) girls completed the Playbook Pilot Program, which is designed to guide students to connect their interests to work choices in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. By understanding where career opportunities exist, our students learned more effective ways they can invest their time and energy towards a purpose-based education. Throughout the seven weeks that these girls met, they discussed and explored STE@M careers, learned insights from the stories of role-models, researched educational options, and discovered career opportunities by interviewing STE@M employees and employers. They were able to meet with and learn from professional representatives from each STE@M field.

This program was a perfect match with our Board goal of preparing students who are college and career ready, and building in them 21st century workforce skills.

NEW THIS YEAR:  “SALUTE TO EDUCATOR” CERTIFICATE
Each school district is welcome to submit nominees who exemplify excellence in the pursuit and accomplishment of Board goals in each of the following categories:
Elementary, Secondary, Alternative Education, Student Services

Nominees

Student Services Credentialed Educator:  Damian Martin, School Counselor

Mr. Martin encompasses the words:  dedicated, confident, empathetic, and extremely focused.  We are very fortunate to have him leading our Woodland High School (WHS) counseling community.  As an alumni of WHS, he has a deep understanding of the community and all stakeholders.  This is evident by the historical context that is shared through Damian.  In addition, he is extremely collaborative and communicates clearly.  He is a gem!

Elementary Grades K-6 Teacher:  Marissa Almond

Ms. Almond is a second year teacher at Gibson Elementary School.  She has a great attitude and a willingness to work hard.  She has been an integral part of the site leadership team.  She has been instrumental in working toward implementation of Common Core standards and addressing the needs of all the Gibson students. Ms. Almond's biggest asset is her ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.

Secondary Grades 7-12 Teacher:  Erika Moreno

Erika Moreno is a model educator whose professionalism, positivity, and dedication to student success exemplifies excellence in the pursuit and accomplishment of Board goals.  In the classroom, Erika is consistently well prepared with a multitude of strategies to engage, challenge, and support the needs of the students; be it selective grouping, guided notes, sentence frames, or discovery projects, Erika goes above and beyond to ensure an equitable learning opportunity for all ranges of learners.  Her commitment to and high expectations for students help her build strong relationships and create a safe learning environment in which all feel welcome.

Her contributions to Woodland High School extends beyond that of a science teacher.  In addition to teaching forensic science, biology, AVID, and physical science, Erika also serves as the Science Department Chairperson, small learning community leader, criminology club advisor, junior class advisor, and a collaborative colleague.  She leads by example and had demonstrated herself to be dependable, resourceful, supportive, and an invaluable member of the team for both students and staff.

Alternative Education Teacher:  Scott Borelli

Mr. Borelli has always put the student in the center of his professional practice. His willingness to put in the time to individualized instruction has made a direct impact on our students' success. Students recognize and are drawn to his classroom, where he differentiates instruction, provides guidance and support for student academic concerns, and is a "go to" for students who have socio-emotional concerns. He makes Cache Creek High School (CCHS) work.

Implications:

• Fiscal:                              None

• Personnel:                       None

• Program:                          None

• Legal (if any):                  None

Options:

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation:
The Administration recommends the approval of this item.

Background:

Students from the Woodland High School Future Homemakers of America-Home Economics Related Occupations (FHA-HERO) Chapter will participate in the 2016 State Leadership Meeting and Competition.  The meeting and competition will be held at the Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, CA, April 16-19, 2016. Students will be staying at the Riverside Marriott or Mission Inn Hotel (To Be Determined).

Implications:

• Fiscal: There is no impact on the general fund.  This trip will be funded with the Perkins Grant. Transportation will be provided by private vehicle. 
• Personnel: There will be two adult chaperones for approximately two students participating.
• Program: Extracurricular
• Legal: All legal District requirements will be met as outlined on the field trip form. Board Policy: 6153 Instructional Arrangements – Educational Study Trips

Options:       

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item, or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation:

The administration recommends the approval of this item.

Background:          

The Pioneer High School Skills United States of America (USA) team will participate in the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference held in San Diego, CA, March 31-April 3, 2016. Students will be staying at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center. They will receive leadership training as well as participate in Skills contests.

Implications:

• Fiscal: There is no impact on the general fund. This trip will be funded by the students, fundraising, Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Perkins funds.  Transportation will be provided by private vehicle.               
• Personnel: There will be three adult chaperones for approximately 20 students participating.
• Program: Extracurricular     
• Legal: All legal district requirements will be met as outlined on the field trip form. Board Policy: 6153 Instructional Arrangements – Educational Study Trips                     

Options:       

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation:

The Administration recommends the approval of this item.

Background:

The Plainfield Elementary School fourth grade students are planning a trip to the Sutter’s Fort Environmental Living Program at Sutter’s Fort in Sacramento, CA, April 5-6, 2016.  Students will participate in the California living history program at Sutter’s Fort and will be sleeping at the fort.

Implications:

• Fiscal: There is no impact on the general fund. This event will be funded by fundraisers and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) donations. Transportation will be provided by school bus.

• Personnel: There will be 20 adult chaperones for approximately 50 students participating.

• Program:  Extracurricular

• Legal (if any): All legal District requirements will be met as outlined on the field trip form. Board Policy 6153: Instructional Arrangements – Educational Study Trips

Options:  

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item, or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation:

The administration recommends approval of this item.

Background:          

Students of the Pioneer High School Key Club will attend the Key Club District Convention held in Sacramento, CA, April 8-10, 2016. Students will learn more about Key Club and Service Learning. They will be staying at the Residence Inn.

Implications:

• Fiscal: There is no impact on the general fund. This event will be funded through               sponsoring Kiwanis donations and club funds.
• Personnel: There will be one adult chaperone for one student participating.         
• Program: Extracurricular    
• Legal: All legal District requirements will be met as outlined on the field trip form. Board Policy: 6153 Instructional Arrangements-Educational Study Trips

Options:       

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item, or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation:

The administration recommends approval of this item.

Background:          

Douglass Middle School eighth grade students will travel to Washington, D.C., May 27-June 1, 2016. This is an opportunity for students to visit historical sites that are related to eighth grade United States History standards. Students will be staying at the Marriott, Hilton, and Sheraton hotels.

Implications:

• Fiscal: There is no impact on the general fund.  This activity will be funded by individual students participants and fundraising. Transportation will be provided by private charter and commercial carrier.
• Personnel: There will be 13 adult chaperones for approximately 36 students participating.
• Program: Extracurricular
• Legal: All legal District requirements will be met as outlined on the field trip form. Board Policy: 6153 Instructional Arrangements – Educational Study Trips

Options:     

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item, or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation:

The administration recommends the approval of this item.

Background:          

The Woodland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) team will compete in the California State FFA Finals held on the Cal Poly State University campus, San Luis Obispo, CA, on May 6-7, 2016. Students will be staying at the Motel 6, Morro Bay, CA.

Implications:

• Fiscal: There is no impact on the general fund.  This event will be funded through Woodland FFA Boosters. Transportation will be provided by private vehicle.
• Personnel: There will be two adult chaperones for approximately eight students participating.
• Program: Extracurricular
• Legal: All legal District requirements will be met as outlined on the field trip form. Board Policy: 6153 Instructional Arrangements – Educational Study Trips

Options:       

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item, or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation:

The administration recommends the approval of this item.

Background:          

The Woodland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Veterinary Science team will compete in the Clovis East Field Day held at the Clovis East Ag Center, Clovis CA on April 8-9, 2016. Students will compete in a Veterinary Science contest and will be staying at the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Fresno, CA.

Implications:

• Fiscal: There is no impact on the general fund.  This event will be funded through Woodland FFA Boosters. Transportation will be provided by private vehicle.
• Personnel: There will be one adult chaperone for approximately five students participating.
• Program: Extracurricular
• Legal: All legal District requirements will be met as outlined on the field trip form. Board Policy: 6153 Instructional Arrangements – Educational Study Trips

Options:        

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item, or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation:

The administration recommends the approval of this item.

Background:          

Students from Future Farmers of America (FFA) at Woodland High School will participate in the FFA State Leadership Conference, Fresno, CA, April 22-26, 2016. Students will learn new skills in leadership development during the conference and participate in a judging contest. Students will be staying at the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Fresno, CA.

Implications:

• Fiscal: There is no impact on the general fund.  This trip will be funded with FFA Boosters and student funds. Transportation will be provided by private vehicle. 
• Personnel: There will be three adult chaperones for approximately 18 students participating.
• Program: Extracurricular
• Legal: All legal District requirements will be met as outlined on the field trip form. Board Policy: 6153 Instructional Arrangements – Educational Study Trips

Options:       

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item, or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation: 

The administration recommends the approval of this item.

Background:

Students on the Woodland High School Varsity Baseball team will compete in the Fresno Easter Baseball Classic Tournament held in Fresno, CA, March 20-23, 2016. Students will be staying at the University Square Hotel, Fresno, CA.

Implications:

• Fiscal: There is no impact on the general fund. This event will be funded through fundraising and the WHS Baseball ASB account. Transportation will be provided by private vehicle.   

• Personnel: There will be three adult chaperones, for approximately 12 students participating.     

• Program: Extracurricular                                     

• Legal: All legal District requirements will be met as outlined on the field trip form.  Board Policy: 6153 Instructional Arrangements – Educational Study Trips. 

Options:       

The Board has the option to approve, modify, deny approval of this item, or request additional information regarding this item.

Recommendation:

The administration recommends the approval of this item.

Background:         
Certificated Personnel Report #16-15 is attached.

Implications:

• Fiscal:     As noted in Salary Schedules.                               
• Personnel:   Please see attached personnel report.            
• Program:   None.                 
• Legal:         Personnel Reports must be approved by the Board.                    

Recommendation:  
The Administration recommends approval/ratification of the Certificated Personnel Report as submitted.

Background:            
Classified Personnel Report #16-15 is attached.

Implications:

• Fiscal:          As noted in Salary Schedules.                               
• Personnel:   Please see attached personnel report.            
• Program: None.                       
• Legal:         Personnel Reports must be approved by the Board.
• Other:         None.                                

Options:
The Board has the option to modify, approve, or not approve the personnel report.

Recommendation:
The Administration recommends approval/ratification of the Classified Personnel Report as submitted.

Background:           
The draft copy of the minutes of the previous Board of Trustees’ meeting(s) listed is/are attached for the Board’s review. It is imperative that the officially signed Board minutes are completely accurate, because they are permanently stored in the District’s archives as legal reference documents for the District.  Therefore, it is requested that Trustees, as well as anyone with potential changes or questions regarding the minutes, contact the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Governing Board at (530) 406-3202 or (530) 406-3203, prior to 12:00 p.m. the day before the Board meeting. 

Implications:

• Fiscal:        None
• Personnel:     None
• Program:         None
• Legal:          Original, signed Board minutes are considered legal documents. The public viewing binder of original minutes is maintained at all times in the Superintendent’s Office, pursuant to legal requirements.
• Other:         Board meeting minutes are stored indefinitely and space must be provided.

Options:                                                           
The Board may approve, modify, or not approve the minutes. 

Recommendation:     
Administration recommends the approval of the Board meeting(s) minutes.

April 28, 2016 - Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for Open Session. 

• The Board meeting agenda and Board meeting packet is available for review online at https://woodland.agendaonline.net/public/woodland and at the District Office of the Woodland Joint Unified School District, Superintendent's Office, 435 Sixth Street, Woodland (8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Excluding School District Holidays). 
• Board meeting agendas are posted outside the District Office in a weather-protected glass case and at district schools.
• Documents distributed to Board Members within 72 hours of the posted Board meeting agenda are available for review online at https://woodland.agendaonline.net/public/woodland and at the District Office.