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Board of Education Regular Meeting
Alvord USD
September 24, 2020 4:00PM
Via Teleconference

1. BOARD MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
Quick Summary / Abstract:

NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE

As authorized by Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, dated March 17, 2020, the Alvord Unified School District will conduct all meetings of the Governing Board via teleconference until further notice. The meetings will be live streamed via YouTube: Click Here

Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, the Governing Board will take public comment. All public comments must be submitted in writing in advance of the meeting. Please submit your written public comments to: 2Superintendent@alvordschools.org no later than 9:00 a.m. on September 24, 2020.

During the Governing Board meeting, written public comments received in a timely manner will be read for the Governing Board.  Pursuant to Board Bylaw 9323, public comment period will be limited to twenty (20) minutes.  Duplicative public comments will not be read during the meeting.  However, all written public comments will be provided to the Governing Board in advance of the meeting.

2. CALL TO ORDER - 4:00 p.m.
Speaker:
Carolyn M. Wilson, President
2.a. Establishment of Quorum
Quick Summary / Abstract:
A quorum is expected with Mrs. Carolyn M. Wilson, Ms. Lizeth Vega, Dr. Joanna Dorado, Mrs. Julie A. Moreno, and Mr. Robert Schwandt in attendance. 
2.b. Pledge of Allegiance
2.c. Public Comment
Quick Summary / Abstract:
At this time, the Board of Education welcomes public comment. Members of the audience have an opportunity to speak to any item on the Agenda or regarding subjects or concerns that do not appear on the Agenda. The chair reserves the right to limit speaking time to three minutes. Government Code Section 54954.2 and Education Code Section 35145.5 prohibits the Board of Education from discussing or acting upon matters not on the Agenda; therefore, Board members may (1) acknowledge receipt of the information; or (2) refer the matter to staff with no direction as to action or priority. 
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
3.a. CLOSED SESSION
3.a.1. Student Discipline Cases Pursuant to Education Code §48912 & §48918 - Student Disciplinary ActionsConfidential agenda item.
3.a.2. Public Employee Appointment/Assignment/Reassignment/Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Government Code 54957):Confidential agenda item.
3.a.3. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Confidential agenda item.
3.a.4. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8Confidential agenda item.
3.a.5. Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation (Government Code 54956.9(b)(1)) Confidential agenda item.
3.a.6. Superintendent EvaluationConfidential agenda item.
3.a.7. Liability ClaimConfidential agenda item.
4. RECONVENE TO PUBLIC SESSION- 6:00 p.m.
5. INTRODUCTORY PROCEDURES
5.a. Call to Order and Welcome
Speaker:
Carolyn M. Wilson, President
Quick Summary / Abstract:
At approximately 8:30 p.m., the Board of Education will determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon prior to 9:00 p.m., and may continue all other items on which additional time is required until a future meeting. All meetings are scheduled to end no later than 9:00 p.m.
5.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Recommended Motion:
Board, staff and audience.
5.c. Public Comment
Quick Summary / Abstract:
At this time, the Board of Education welcomes public comment. Members of the audience have an opportunity to speak to any item on the Agenda or regarding subjects or concerns that do not appear on the Agenda. The chair reserves the right to limit speaking time to three minutes. Government Code Section 54954.2 and Education Code Section 35145.5 prohibits the Board of Education from discussing or acting upon matters not on the Agenda; therefore, Board members may (1) acknowledge receipt of the information; or (2) refer the matter to staff with no direction as to action or priority. 
6. BOARD OF EDUCATION/ SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Motion:
Your Superintendent recommends approval of Consent Agenda items 7.a.1 through 7.e.11.
Quick Summary / Abstract:
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted upon by the Board in one motion. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Agenda.
7.a. Board of Education/Superintendent
7.a.1. Adopt Minutes - 9/10/20
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for the Adoption of minutes for Regular Board Meeting of September 10, 2020.
Attachments:
Meeting Minutes 9-10-20
7.a.2. Approve Policy Manual Review Agreement with California School Boards Association (CSBA)
Recommended Motion:
Approve Policy Manual Review Agreement with California School Boards Association (CSBA) effective September 25, 2020.
Rationale:
Policy Manual Review Agreement with California School Boards Association (CSBA) will include an analysis of the district’s current policy manual to determine whether the district is up to date with state and federal mandated board policies. A report of findings will be generated to indicate if the district’s mandated policies and administrative regulations reflect current law, identify priority areas for policy updating, and summarize the overall status of the district’s policy manual.

Fiscal Impact:  $ 1,250  (General Fund/Unrestricted)
 
Attachments:
9.24.20 CSBA Agreement
7.b. Administrative Services
7.b.1. Ratify Agreement – Burgess Moving & Storage – District-Wide
Recommended Motion:
Ratify agreement between Burgess Moving & Storage and Alvord Unified School District to assist with various moves and assembly of essential equipment prior to the reopening of schools throughout the District, effective August 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.
Rationale:
Due to COVID-19 there are moves that need to take place and desks that need to be removed and stored to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, upon the return of students. In addition to these moves, the District has required additional manpower to assemble shelves, move Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at the ISS Building in order to keep an inventory of supplies, assembly of rolling barriers, receive and deliver air scrubbers to each classrooms.  This contract shall include any moves or needed manpower in order to prepare for the reopening of schools.  Burgess is able to meet the demands and has provided these types of services for Alvord Unified School District for over five years. 
  
Contract Template II Agreement will be used for this agreement, which was Board Approved on August 20, 2020.

FISCAL IMPACT:  Not to Exceed $250,000.00 (General Fund/Restricted-CARES Funding)
 
7.b.2. Approve Agreement – BakerNowicki Design Studio – Instructional Support Services
Recommended Motion:
Approve agreement between BakerNowicki Design Studio and Alvord Unified School District for architectural and engineering services for the Instructional Support Services (ISS) Building, effective September 25, 2020 through September 30, 2022.  
Rationale:
BakerNowicki Design Studio will provide services for the ISS building remodel. This includes preliminary engineering of systems, materials and assemblies, preliminary layout of mechanical, plumbing and electrical. They will also prepare working drawings and specifications as well as oversee project and assist with bidding

Contract Template II Agreement will be used for this contract which was Board approved on August 20, 2020.
  
FISCAL IMPACT: Not to exceed $300,000.00 (General Fund/Restricted-CARES Funding)
 
Attachments:
BakerNowicki Proposal
7.b.3. Approve Agreement – Global Automation Services, Inc. – District-Wide
Recommended Motion:
Approve agreement between Global Automation Services, Inc. and Alvord Unified School District, to provide programming and emergency repairs of the Energy Management Systems (EMS) throughout the district, effective September 25, 2020 through June 30, 2021. This expenditure is included in the 2020-2021 budget.
Rationale:
Throughout the year, Alvord Unified School District receives a number of calls and work orders that the EMS systems are down and need emergency repairing. Global Automation Services, Inc. specializes on these systems and has provided these services for Alvord Unified School District in the past and has proven to be a reliable vendor. 

Board approval will allow Global Automation Services, Inc. to provide these services.

Contract Template III Agreement will be used for this agreement, which was board approved on August 20, 2020.

FISCAL IMPACT: Not to exceed $10,000.00 (General Fund/Restricted-Maintenance)
 
7.b.4. Approve Agreement – Education Products & Services – Arizona Middle School
Recommended Motion:
Approve agreement between Education Products & Services and Alvord Unified School District to perform the required repairs to the girls’ lockers at Arizona Middle School, effective September 25, 2020 through June 30, 2021.  
Rationale:
The lockers in the girls’ locker room are the original lockers that were installed when this school was built.  There are several doors missing as well as handles that no longer close or open properly. This is a safety issue for staff and students.  

Board approval of this item will allow Education Products & Services to provide the needed services in the girls’ locker room.

Contract Template III Agreement will be used for this agreement, which was Board Approved on August 20, 2020.  

FISCAL IMPACT:  Not to exceed $73,000.00 (Community Facilities District – CFD2006-1 Fund)
 
7.c. Business Services
7.c.1. Accept Gifts & Donations - August 1, 2020-August 31, 2020
Recommended Motion:
Staff recommends the acceptance of Gifts & Donations to various school sites and programs of the Alvord Unified School District in the amount of $8,800.00 for the period August 1, 2020 thru August 31, 2020.
Attachments:
Gift Donations - August 2020
7.c.2. Ratify Purchase Order List Number 4 - 2020-2021
Recommended Motion:

Board ratification is requested for Purchase Order List Number 4 for the period of 08/22/2020 – 08/31/2020

Number of District Purchase Orders submitted is: 70

RATIONALE:
#B1006522 - #B1006528

#P2056401 - #P2056465

FISCAL IMPACT: $297,491.64 (various funds)

Attachments:
Purchase Order List Number 4
7.c.3. Approve Warrant Listing for the month of August 2020
Recommended Motion:
Staff recommends the approval of the Warrant Listing for the time period of August 1, 2020 thru August 31, 2020, in the amount of $4,904,056.87.
Attachments:
Commercial Warrant Register - August 2020
7.c.4. Report of Receipts for August 2020
Recommended Motion:
Receive Report of Receipts for August 1, 2020 thru August 31, 2020, in the amount of $558,223.46. This amount includes routine deposits for reimbursements, health and welfare contributions, donations and grant funds received. 
Rationale:

The District’s Report of Receipts reflects monies received, which includes deposits for reimbursements, health and welfare contributions, donations and grant funds received.

These funds when received, are applied to the appropriate budget and financial accounts. They are then deposited into the District’s Cash Clearing Bank Account and a check is written to the Riverside County Office of Education for deposit to the Galaxy Financial System.  A sequential number is assigned to each receipt and once the checks have cleared through the bank account, the items are posted to the financial accounts.

The enclosed financial report is the monthly update of the District’s Report of Receipts for August 1, 2020 thru August 31, 2020.

FISCAL IMPACT: As reported in body of memo

 
Attachments:
Report of Receipts - August 2020
7.d. Educational Services
7.d.1. Ratify Lease / Maintenance Agreement Modification for 2020-2021 school year - Konica Minolta - Alternative Programs and CTE
Recommended Motion:
Ratify lease and maintenance agreement modification between Konica Minolta and Alvord Unified School District for a new copier for the Alternative Programs and CTE division. Copier will be used for Adult Education.
Rationale:

The original agreement was approved on August 20, 2020 item 7.d.22.  The new agreement will allow for the lease of a new BIZHUB C750I which replaces the BIZHUB C759 machine originally approved.  This agreement is the same cost, but a newer model machine. 

Fiscal Impact:  Not to exceed $10,881 over 39 months (Adult Education Block Grant Funds) previously approved on August 20, 2020. 

 
Attachments:
20-21 Konica Adult Ed BA 9.24-20
7.d.2. Amend Contract – Playworks Education Energized
Recommended Motion:

Board approval is requested for the amendment to the contract between Playworks Education Energized and Alvord Unified School District to reflect an increase in the contract fiscal impact of $42,000. 

Rationale:
Playworks has been identified as an evidence-based program that supports structures and environments, within school, to develop the social-emotional and physical health of students. There is a direct connection between physical and mental health and learning that is essential to academic success and the development of healthy, resilient, and productive students. The Playworks program is in direct alignment with the goal of improving school conditions for student learning within Title IV. 

Playworks will provide a trainer to deliver “Recess Reboot” professional development to seven (7) elementary school sites (Collett, Foothill, Lake Hills, McAuliffe, Myra Linn, Orrenmaa and La Granada). Recess Reboot includes four days of on-site training for certificated and classified staff. The trainer will model and teach strategies, games, and systems to develop and sustain a positive educational culture for everyone. This same training was provided to seven (7) other elementary schools in the 2019-2020 school year with positive feedback and supports. The original agreement was approved by the Board of Education on August 20, 2020 as Item 7.d.14, due to a revised fee schedule (that include all seven sites) there is an increase of $42,000 for a total of $73,500.

Board approval of this item will amend the original fiscal impact of $31,500 by an increase of $42,000 to $73,500.   

FISCAL IMPACT:  $73,500 (Title IV)
 
Attachments:
Fee Schedule Amendment
7.d.3. Approve Professional Services Agreement – Creative Outdoor Advertising
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for the approval of a Professional Services Agreement between Creative Outdoor Advertising and Alvord Unified School District for maintenance of the District recognition banners during the 2020-2021 school year.  The term of this agreement shall be from September 25, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
Rationale:
Under this agreement Creative Outdoor Advertising shall provide yearly maintenance of the District recognition banners along the boulevards of all five District high schools honoring the top five 2020 graduates at each high school.  Maintenance shall include re-installation of banners that fall off of light posts due to unexpected weather conditions.  

Board approval of this agreement will allow Creative Outdoor Advertising to provide yearly maintenance of the banners.

Agreement 2020 Non-Construction Template, which was Board approved on August 20, 2020 will be used for this agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT:  Not to exceed $650.00 (Educational Services, Site Discretionary Funds)

 
Attachments:
Rate Sheet
7.d.4. Approve Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Agreement IN60180 – CTE Instructor Extra-Duty Hours, Alternative Programs and CTE
Recommended Motion:
Approve agreement between Riverside County Superintendent of Schools and Alvord Unified School District for CTE instructor extra-duty hours during the 2020-2021 school year.
Rationale:

This agreement would allow Charlotte Jones to attend Career Technical Education meetings and events after her contract day. The maximum hours worked under the agreement are not to exceed 50 hours during the 2020-2021 school year.

The Alternative Programs and CTE office meets monthly with CTE teachers after their contract day. CTE teachers attend College and Career Fairs, conferences, and prep for the CTE showcase before and after their contract day. ROP teachers cannot be paid off of a personnel action form and must have a contract for their additional hours. Meetings, professional development and collaboration time is required by the grant.

This agreement was received from Riverside County Superintendent of Schools on September 8, 2020.

FISCAL IMPACT: $2876.43 Restricted Fund Career Technical Education Block Grant

 
Attachments:
20-21 RCOE IN60180 C. Jones BA 9.24.20
7.d.5. Approve Purchase- GoGuardian License
Recommended Motion:

Board approval is requested for the purchase of GoGuardian licenses to help teachers manage Chromebook usage in their classrooms and monitor student activity on these devices.  These licenses would be effective September 24, 2020 through September 24, 2021.

Rationale:

GoGuardian provides content filtering for Alvord District students off-site as well as on site for Chrome devices. Additional components of this product would assist teachers in keeping students on task all while providing parents the ability to see more of their child’s progress and an option for them to be more active in their child’s internet experience. 

Board approval of this purchase would allow GoGuardian to provide safety features for students as well as maintain teachers and parents active in the student’s internet involvement during the 2020-2021 school year.

FISCAL IMPACT: $99,360.00 (IT Department Cares Act)

 
Attachments:
GoGuardian License
7.d.6. Approve Agreement - Remind
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for the approval of the agreement between Remind and Alvord Unified School District for the purchase of a Remind License to assist high school counselors with student communication during distance/virtual instruction for the 2020-2021 school year.
Rationale:
Remind is a communication platform that helps every student succeed by allowing counselors to reach students and parents where they are.  Remind allows you to send a text message for instant communication while keeping personal phone number anonymous and archiving all message history.

This item is brought forth for approval due to the need for high school counselors to communicate with their caseload to ensure students are on track for graduation and A-G completion.

Board approval of this agreement would allow high school counselors to communicate important information with all of their caseload on a regular basis.

FISCAL IMPACT:  Not to Exceed $21,000.00 (Restricted-CARES Funds)
 
Attachments:
Remind District Plan Standard Agreement
Remind Order Form
7.d.7. Approve Licensing Agreement - Rubin Education, La Sierra High School
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for an agreement between Rubin Education and Alvord Unified School District to license Rubin Education’s Curriculum for use in the La Sierra Business Academy’s educational program.  The term of this agreement shall be from September 25, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
Rationale:
La Sierra High School’s Business Academy program would like to obtain licensing of Rubin Education’s Curriculum for use in their educational program.  Under the terms of this agreement, Rubin Education would grant La Sierra High School twenty-five (25) royalty-free student licenses.

Board approval of this agreement would allow La Sierra High School to obtain licensing from Rubin Education’s Curriculum for use in La Sierra Business Academy’s educational program during the 2020-2021 school year.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $475.00 (Business Academy Funds)
 
Attachments:
Agreement
7.e. Human Resources
7.e.1. Approve Addition of One Full-Time Intermediate Teacher Position – Loma Vista Middle School
Recommended Motion:

Board approval is requested for the addition of one full-time intermediate teaching position for Loma Vista Middle School.

Rationale:
Board approval of this position will support the increased distance learning enrollment at Loma Vista. 

The addition of this position will bring District class size averages in alignment with state-mandated class size averages and ensure class sizes are in compliance with contractual limits.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $147,531.00 (General Fund/Restricted - CARES Fund)
 
7.e.2. Approve Addition of Two Full-Time Secondary Teacher Positions – Hillcrest High School
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for the addition of two full-time secondary teaching positions for Hillcrest High School. 
Rationale:
Board approval of these positions will support the increased enrollment at Hillcrest High School. 

The addition of these positions will bring District class size averages in alignment with state-mandated class size averages and ensure class sizes are in compliance with contractual limits.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $170,119.00 (General Fund/Restricted - CARES Fund)
 
7.e.3. Approve Addition of One Full-Time Secondary Teacher Position – La Sierra High School
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for the addition of one full-time secondary teaching position for La Sierra High School. 
Rationale:
Board approval of this position will support the increased enrollment at La Sierra High School. 

The addition of this position will bring District class size averages in alignment with state-mandated class size averages and ensure class sizes are in compliance with contractual limits.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $82,087.00 (General Fund/Restricted - CARES Fund)
 
7.e.4. Approve Addition of Two Full-Time Secondary Teacher Positions – Norte Vista High School
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for the addition of two full-time secondary teaching positions for Norte Vista High School. 
Rationale:
Board approval of these positions will support the increased enrollment at Norte Vista High School. 

The addition of these positions will bring District class size averages in alignment with state-mandated class size averages and ensure class sizes are in compliance with contractual limits.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $157,969.00 (General Fund/Restricted - CARES Fund)
 
7.e.5. Approve Addition of One Full-Time Mild/Moderate Secondary Teacher Position – Norte Vista High School
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for the addition of one full-time Mild/Moderate secondary teaching position for Norte Vista High School. 
Rationale:
Board approval of this position will support the increased enrollment at Norte Vista High School. 

The addition of this position will bring District class size averages in alignment with state-mandated class size averages and ensure class sizes are in compliance with contractual limits.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $75,448.00 (General Fund/Restricted - CARES Fund)
 
7.e.6. Approve Addition of One Full-Time Mild/Moderate Elementary Teacher Position – Virtual Elementary School
Recommended Motion:

Board approval is requested for the addition of one full-time Mild/Moderate elementary teaching position for the Virtual Elementary School.

Rationale:

Board approval of this position will support the increased enrollment at the Virtual Elementary School. 

The addition of this position will bring District class size averages in alignment with state-mandated class size averages and ensure class sizes are in compliance with contractual limits.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $83,618.00 (General Fund/Restricted - CARES Fund)

 
7.e.7. Approve Addition of One Full-Time Mild/Moderate Intermediate Teacher Position – Virtual Middle School
Recommended Motion:

Board approval is requested for the addition of one full-time Mild/Moderate intermediate teaching position for the Virtual Middle School.

Rationale:

Board approval of this position will support the increased enrollment at the Virtual Middle School. 

The addition of this position will bring District class size averages in alignment with state-mandated class size averages and ensure class sizes are in compliance with contractual limits.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $90,222.00(General Fund/Restricted - CARES Fund)

 
7.e.8. Approve Addition of Two Full-Time Mild/Moderate Secondary Teacher Positions – Virtual High School
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for the addition of two full-time Mild/Moderate secondary teaching positions for the Virtual High School. 
Rationale:
Board approval of these positions will support the increased enrollment at the Virtual High School. 

The addition of these positions will bring District class size averages in alignment with state-mandated class size averages and ensure class sizes are in compliance with contractual limits.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $166,974.00 (General Fund/Restricted - CARES Fund)
 
7.e.9. Approve Addition of Four Full-Time Dual Language Immersion Elementary Teacher Positions – Virtual Elementary School
Recommended Motion:

Board approval is requested for the addition of four full-time Dual Language Immersion elementary teaching positions for the Virtual Elementary School.

Rationale:

Board approval of this position will support the increased enrollment at the Virtual Elementary School. 

The addition of this position will bring District class size averages in alignment with state-mandated class size averages and ensure class sizes are in compliance with contractual limits.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $331,508.00 (General Fund/Restricted - CARES Fund)

 
7.e.10. Approve Revised Memorandum of Understanding – Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Center for Teacher Innovation
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for a Revised Memorandum of Understanding between Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Center for Teacher Innovation and Alvord Unified School District.
Rationale:
Board approval of the Revised Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Center for Teacher Innovation will allow the district to establish a formal working relationship to coordinate services for the Educational Specialist District Intern Program. The Intern program is designed to prepare interns to teach and provide services to students from kindergarten through age 22. The MOU has been revised to reflect that it pertains only to students who have joined the program as of July 1, 2020.

This agreement shall be for the term beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 for the term of three years.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
 
Attachments:
MOU - Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Center for Teacher Innovation
7.e.11. Approve Service Agreement – Keenan and Associates
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for the approval of a service agreement between Keenan and Associates and Alvord Unified School District effective January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Rationale:
Approval of this agreement will allow the District use of Keenan’s web-based application known as BenefitBridge, which provides the District, management employees, and employees’ dependents the ability to manage, view, and control various aspects of the Management employee benefits program. This is the platform through which employees can enroll in coverage and that enrollment is then electronically disseminated to all insurance carriers. It also allows the District to manage enrollment and make administrative changes, as well as pull product invoices.

Keenan and Associates has provided a 1.5-year contract for these services. The costs for this term is not to exceed $6,000. This agreement is for the Management benefited group.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $6,000.00 (General Fund/Unrestricted)
 
Attachments:
BenefitBridge Services Agreement - Keenan and Associates
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.a. Report Out of Any Actions Taken in Closed Session
Recommended Motion:

Trustee, Dr. Joanna Dorado, Board Clerk, will report on any actions taken by the Board following consideration in Closed Session.

8.b. Board of Education/Superintendent
8.b.1. Review Proposed Revisions to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.
Recommended Motion:
Review Proposed Revisions to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.
Rationale:

The Board of Education will review the proposed revisions to the listed Board Policies and  Administrative Regulations.  Board Bylaw 9310 entitled "Board Policies," allows the Board to waive the second reading and adopt the proposed revisions at this time.  If the Board desires further revisions, these Board Policies and Administrative Regulations will be brought back to the October 8, 2020, Board Meeting for a second reading.

0000 BP Strategic Plan
0100 BP Core Beliefs
0200 BP Outcomes Priorities for the School District
0400 BP Comprehensive School Plans
0420 BP/AR School IPlans-Site Councils
0420.4 BP/AR Charter Schools
0420.41 BP/AR Charter Schools Oversight
0420.42 BP Charter School Renewal
0420.43 BP Charter School revocation
0440 BP/AR District Technology Plan
0460 BP/AR Local Control and Accountability Plan
0470 BP   COVID19 Mitigation Plan
0500 BP Accountability
0510 BP School Accountability Report Cared
0520  BP Intervention for Under-performing Schools
0520.1  BP Comprehensive and Targeted Support and Improvement


Fiscal Impact: None

 
Attachments:
AR School IPlans- Site Councils
AR0420.4 Charter Schools
AR0440 District Technology Plan
AR0460 Local Control and Accountability Plan
BP Charter School Oversight
BP Comprehensive School Plans
BP0000 Strategic Plan
BP0100 Core Beliefs
BP0200 Outcome Priorities for the School District
BP0420 School IPlans-Site Councils
BP0420.4 Charter Schools
BP0420.42 Charter School Renewal
BP0420.43 Charter School Revocation
BP0440 District Technology Plan
BP0460 Local Control and Accountability Plan
BP0500 Accountability
BP0510 School Accountability Report Card
BP0520 Intervention for Under-performing Schools
BP0520.1 Comprehensive and Targeted Support and Improvement
E0420.41 Charter School Oversight
8.c. Administrative Services
8.c.1. Ratify Purchase – Ferguson – District-Wide
Recommended Motion:
Ratify purchase between Ferguson and Alvord Unified School District, for the purchase of drinking fountains with water bottle fillers and sink bottle fillers throughout the District, effective September 8, 2020 through December 31, 2020.  
Rationale:
Due to COVID-19, Alvord Unified School District will be purchasing approximately 600 sink bottle fillers in classrooms and approximately 223 indoor and outdoor water bottle filling stations. The mouth to spout drinking fountains will be disabled during this COVID-19 Pandemic.  While there is no evidence showing anyone getting COVID-19 through drinking water, Alvord is taking the necessary precaution to prevent the spread of the virus. 

Ferguson has guaranteed the quantities above and will be able to meet the project timeline.

Board approval of this purchase will allow Ferguson to proceed with these services.
 
FISCAL IMPACT:  Not to Exceed $700,000.00 (General Fund/Restricted-CARES Funding)
 
Attachments:
Ferguson Proposal
8.c.2. Approve Agreement – New Dimension General Construction – District-Wide
Recommended Motion:
Approve Agreement between New Dimension General Construction and Alvord Unified School District to install district supplied water bottle filling stations, sink bottle fillers and filters throughout the District, effective September 25, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Rationale:
Due to COVID-19, New Dimension will be installing district provided water bottle filling stations. The mouth to spout drinking fountains will be disabled during this COVID-19 Pandemic.  While there is no evidence showing anyone getting COVID-19 through drinking water, Alvord is taking the necessary precaution to prevent the spread of the virus. New Dimension will also provide the needed manpower in order to meet our project timeline.

Board approval of this item will allow New Dimension General Construction, Inc. to provide the needed services.

Contract Template III Agreement will be used for this agreement, which was Board Approved on August 20, 2020.  

FISCAL IMPACT:  Not to exceed $950,000.00 (General Fund/Restricted-CARES Funding)
 
8.d. Business Services
8.d.1. Renew Agreement - California Consulting, Inc.- Grant Writing Services
Recommended Motion:

Renew agreement with California Consulting, Inc. and Alvord Unified School District for grant writing services effective October 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.  California Consulting, Inc. provides grant writing services which include grant research and writing on identified funding opportunities, gives general advice on matters involving funding mechanisms, and performs post-grant award administration of grants awarded, such as filing required documents by grant reporting deadlines.

Rationale:

Alvord Unified School District recognizes a need for retaining a grant writing team. We strive to invest in building a pipeline of resources beyond our common revenue stream. California Consulting, Inc. has established a reputation for hard work and a commitment to success for its clients and as a result has become one of the fastest growing grant resources referral companies in California. They specialize in federal, state, and private grant foundation applications.  Renewing this contract continues Alvord’s commitment in obtaining grant dollars for our students through enhanced programs.

FISCAL IMPACT:  $43,200 (Unrestricted General Fund/Superintendent Department Budget)

 
Attachments:
Agreement - Grant Writing Services
8.e. Educational Services
8.e.1. Conduct Public Hearing – Regarding Sufficiency of Materials for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Pursuant to Education Code 60119
Recommended Motion:
Conduct Public Hearing – Regarding Sufficiency of Materials for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Pursuant to Education Code 60119.
Rationale:
In previous years under Education Code Section 60252, the Governing Board was required to hold a public hearing to determine the status of textbooks and instructional materials in the District.  The hearing was followed by the adoption of a resolution indicating the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials consistent with the cycles and content of the curriculum frameworks adopted by the State Board of Education.

In accordance with the settlement and Education Code Section 60119, the Governing Board must hold a public hearing to give parents, teachers, members of the community, and bargaining unit leaders an opportunity to comment on the status of “sufficient textbooks or instructional materials” in the District.  In addition, at the public meeting at which the hearing takes place, the District must provide information to the Governing Board regarding the same.

FISCAL IMPACT:  None
 
Attachments:
Public Hearing Announcement
8.e.2. Adopt Resolution No. 23 – Resolution Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials Compliance for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Pursuant to Education Code Section 60119 and Compliance with the Williams vs. State of California Class Action Suit Settlement
Recommended Motion:
Board approval is requested for the adoption of Resolution No. 23 addressing the sufficiency of instructional materials and declaration of the District’s intent to comply with the provisions of Education Code 60119.  The Alvord Unified School District has provided each pupil with sufficient textbooks and instructional material consistent with the cycles and content of the curriculum of the curriculum frameworks for the 2020-2021 school year.
Rationale:
In previous years under Education Code Section 60252, the Governing Board was required to hold a public hearing to determine the status of textbooks and instructional materials in the District.  The hearing held in December was followed by the adoption of a resolution indicating the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials consistent with the cycles and content of the curriculum frameworks adopted by the State Board of Education.

The Eliezer Williams, et al. vs State of California, et al (Williams) case was filed as a class action lawsuit in 2000 in San Francisco County Superior Court.  The plaintiffs included nearly 100 residents of that county who filed the suit against the State of California, state education agencies claiming that the agencies failed to provide public school students with equal access to instruction, safe and decent school facilities, and qualified teachers.

The case was settled in 2004, resulting in the state allocating $138 million in additional funding for standards-based instructional materials for schools that rank in deciles 1-3 as determined through the Academic Performance Index Base.  Other aspects of district operations covered by the settlement include facilities, school accountability report card, and qualified teachers.  The settlement also required that districts address sufficiency of instructional materials during the first eight weeks of school.

In accordance with the settlement and Education Code Section 60119, the Governing Board must hold a public hearing to give parents, teachers, members of the community, and bargaining unit leaders an opportunity to comment on the status of “sufficient textbooks or instructional materials” in the District.  In addition, at the public meeting at which the hearing takes place, the District must provide information to the Governing Board regarding the same.

Resolution No. 23 addresses the sufficiency of textbooks or instructional materials in the District at this time.  Board approval of this item allows the District to be in compliance with Education Code Section 60119.  To date, the District has met all the requirements reviewed by the visiting team from the Riverside County Office of Education.

FISCAL IMPACT:  None
 
Attachments:
Resolution
8.e.3. Adoption of Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
Recommended Motion:
The Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan will be provided to the Board of Education for adoption.
Rationale:
The 2020-2021 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan addresses the Alvord Unified School District response and plan to the current landscape of teaching and learning. This plan supports the statutes as described in SB 98 and Ed Code 43509.  

The Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan addresses classroom offerings in-person and distance learning, access to devices and connectivity, professional development, staff roles and responsibilities, pupil participation, progress, loss, strategies for students with unique needs, social emotional and mental health, and school nutrition. In addition, the plan identifies the contributing actions of improved and increased services for 
targeted groups: low-income, English learners, and foster youth students. 

The Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan was developed in consultation with stakeholders of Alvord Unified School District. It was reviewed by two advisory committees; Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) a parent committee comprised of parents of students in the unduplicated pupil group and the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC).  The superintendent responded in writing to the input provided. 

The Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan was presented at a public hearing (September 10, 2020) prior to the board meeting. Feedback from the public hearing was considered. Not later than five days after adoption of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, the governing board shall file the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan with the county superintendent of schools

FISCAL IMPACT:  $67,458,465.00 (General Fund/Unrestricted-Local Control Funding Formula; General Fund/Restricted-Titles; CARES Act Allocations)
 
Attachments:
Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
8.f. Human Resources
8.f.1. Approve Personnel Order No. 04-2020-2021
Recommended Motion:
Board approval of Personnel Order No. 04 is requested.
Attachments:
Personnel Order #04
9. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS
9.a. Board of Education/Superintendent
9.a.1. Riverside County Office of Education Williams Settlement, 2019-2020 Third and Fourth Quarter Reports
Speaker:
Dr. Allan Mucerino, Superintendent
Recommended Motion:
The Board will receive the Williams Legislation 2019-2020 Third Quarter Report and 4th Quarter Report for the period beginning January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020.
Rationale:

The Williams Settlement mandated that the county office make visitations to deciles one, two, and three schools in Riverside County to evaluate facilities, curriculum and instruction, and personnel based on the 2012 Academic Performance Index (API) Base.

The Teacher Assignment Data is not completed because The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing reported that Assignment Monitoring for the 2019-20 school year has been delayed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of the proposed mid-April start date, monitoring of 2019-20 educator assignments will now begin in mid-September.

FISCAL IMPACT: None

 
Attachments:
Reports
9.b. Administrative Services
9.b.1. District-Wide Facilities Report and Safety Measures Update
Recommended Motion:
The facilities report will provide a brief overview of projects completed, status of work orders and safety measures update. This information will be presented to the Board for discussion at the second meeting of each month.
Rationale:
The following is a list of items that will be presented on this report;

• Recap of Facility Projects
• Funding Sources
• Before and After Photos
• Summary of Completed Projects by Site 2019-2020
• Sneak Peek
• Facility Grant Update – Foothill ES, McAuliffe ES, La Sierra HS
• Work Orders by Site 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
• Re-opening Schools Safety Measures Update

The attached report contains additional details and photos. This does not include any projects currently underway.

FISCAL IMPACT:  None
 
Attachments:
Facilities & Safety Update Presentation
10. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Quick Summary / Abstract:

2020 Board Meeting Dates – Open Session 6:00 p.m.

October 8, 2020 and October 22, 2020
November 5, 2020 and November 19, 2020
December 17, 2020


Published: September 21, 2020, 3:45 PM

The resubmit was successful.