agenda - Ramona Unified School District

GOVERNING BOARD OF THE RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Thursday June 16, 2016 6:00 PM – Closed Session 7:00 PM – Open Session Wilson Administrative Center CORE BELIEFS IN SUPPORT OF A 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION RIGOR AND RELEVANCE FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT We are committed to excellence through a relevant, balanced, and equitable curriculum that promotes intellectual freedom and develops critical thinking skills through innovative and alternative educational approaches. A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY We believe that students are best served when we employ the highest quality certificated, classified, and administrative staff members who embrace a culture of continuous learning and ongoing strategic, innovative, and relevant professional development. PARENTS AS PARTNERS – COMMUNITY COLLABORATION We value the families in our community and believe that student success is our primary product. The education of our children is a community responsibility, requiring families, businesses, and service organizations to provide support and to participate actively in our schools. CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY We believe that students thrive in a culture that supports the constitutional, patriotic foundations and religious freedoms of our democratic American society and promotes high, ethical standards of integrity, honesty, kindness, equality, and respect for all. SAFETY We believe in a safe learning environment for the entire learning community. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY We believe that fiscal health is critical to ensuring a quality, student-focused learning environment.

AGENDA A.

INTRODUCTORY PROCEDURES 1.

Open Session/Call to Order/Flag Salute.

2.

Announcement and Public Comment regarding Items to be Discussed in Closed Session.

3.

Closed Session

1 hour

While the Brown Act creates broad public access rights to the meetings of the Board of Education, it also recognizes the legitimate need to conduct some of its meetings outside of the public eye. Closed session meetings are specifically defined and limited in scope. They primarily involve personnel issues, pending litigation, labor negotiations, and real property acquisitions. 3.1

Personnel/Public Employees Discipline – Appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal. (Government Code Section §54957)

3.2

Negotiations  RTA: Chief Negotiators Mr. Tony Newman, Mr. David Ostermann  CSEA: Chief Negotiators Mr. Tony Newman, Mr. David Ostermann

3.3

Real Property Negotiations – CA Government Code 54956.8 – Negotiator Dr. Robert Graeff

3.4

Student Expulsion - Government Code section §54954.5

Reconvene Open Session – 7:00 PM 4.

Call Back to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

5.

Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session

6.

Public Comment

2 minutes

The public is invited to participate in the meetings of the Board of Education. Members of the audience who wish to speak to the Board should complete a "Request to be Heard" card at this time and give the card to the Administrative Assistant. If an audience member wishes to address the Board on a scheduled item on this meeting’s agenda, the “Request to be Heard” card must be submitted prior to the introduction of that item. If a member of the audience wishes to address an item which is not listed on this meeting’s agenda, the speaker may do so only during Item “C.” Regardless of the topic, each speaker will be allocated a maximum of 3 minutes. If there are multiple speakers on a particular issue, the Board President may choose to limit the total presentation to 15 minutes. According to the Brown Act, members of the Board are cautioned not to engage in excessive comment or questioning during public testimony, though public comments will be taken under advisement. For disability-related assistance, please contact the Superintendent at the Ramona Unified School District, 720 Ninth Street, Ramona CA 92065 – (760) 787-2007. 7.

Approval of Minutes of the May 26, 2016 regular meeting.

3 minutes Action

8.

9. B.

D-5.

Approval of 2016-17 Designation of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Representatives

Consent

D-6.

Approval of Request for Continuing Membership and Agreement to Conditions of Membership in California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)

Consent

D-7.

Approval of 2016-17 and 2017-18 Designation of Consent Representatives to the Community Advisory Committee of the North Inland Special Education Region (NISER) Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)

D-8.

Approval of Spring 2016 Instructional Materials Library Materials Disposal

Consent

E-2.

Approval to Award Bid for Paper Goods/Non-food Supplies (Bid No. 2015-8), Grocery/Dry Good Supplies (Bid No. 2015-9), and Snack and Beverage Items (Bid No. 2015-10)

Consent

E-3.

Approval of Resolution No. 2015-16-17 Regarding the Education Protection Account

Consent

E-4.

Approval of Authorization to Make Budget Transfers During Financial Closing Process

Consent

E-5.

Approval of Purchase Orders

Consent

E-6.

Approval of Commercial Warrants and Revolving Cash

Consent

E-7.

Approval of Acceptance of Gifts

Consent

E-8.

Approval of Contracted Services

Consent

One Minute Affirmation from Trustees

Information

SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.

C.

Approval of Agenda and Consent Items. There will be no further discussion on Consent Items approved at this time.

Presentation on Ramona High School’s Program Achievements: Skills USA, Automotive, and Cycle Dawgs

OPEN DISCUSSION Community/Parent/Staff Input Superintendent’s Report

10 minutes Information

D.

E.

EDUCATION SERVICES 1.

Public Hearing for Approve of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)


2.

Report on Pilot of Instructional Materials in Advanced Placement Calculus, Advanced Placement Environmental Science and Pre-Calculus


3.

Approval of Updated Instructional Materials in Advanced Placement Literature & Composition and Advanced Placement Biology

5 minutes Action

4.

Approval of Instructional Materials – Advanced Placement European History

5 minutes Action

5.

Approval of 2016-17 Designation of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Representatives

Consent

6.

Approval of Request for Continuing Membership and Agreement to Conditions of Membership in California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)

Consent

7.

Approval of 2016-17 and 2017-18 Designation of Representatives to the Community Advisory Committee of the North Inland Special Education Region (NISER) Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)

Consent

8.

Approval of Spring 2016 Instructional Materials and Library Materials Disposal

Consent

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 20 minutes Information

1.

Public Hearing for Approval of Adoption of the Ramona Unified School District Budget for the 2016-2017 School Year

2.

Approval to Award Bid for Paper Goods/Non-food Supplies (Bid No. 2015-8), Grocery/Dry Good Supplies (Bid No. 2015-9), and Snack and Beverage Items (Bid No. 2015-10)

Consent

3.

Approval of Resolution No. 2015-16-17 Regarding the Education Protection Account

Consent

4.

Approval of Authorization to Make Budget Transfers During Financial Closing Process

Consent

5.


Consent

6.


Consent

7.


Consent

8.


Consent

F.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT 1.

G.

2 minutes Action

Approval of Personnel

EMPLOYEE GROUP REPORTS 1.

RTA Report


2.

CSEA Report


H.

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS

I.

BOARD BUSINESS/REPORTS 1.

Approval of Revision to Board Policy No. 6146.1 – High School Graduation Requirements (Second Reading)

2.

Board Reports

J.

CORRESPONDENCE

K

FUTURE BOARD MEETING DATES/LOCATIONS

5 minutes Action Information

A special board meeting will be held on June 28, 2016 at 6:00 PM – Open Session. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is July 7, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Closed Session/7:00 p.m. Open Session in the Board Room, 720 Ninth Street, Ramona, CA. L.

CLOSED SESSION (Continued)

M.

ADJOURNMENT

BOARD OF EDUCATION May 26, 2016 Mrs. Lasley called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM. Mr. Rajcic led the salute to the flag. The Board adjourned into Closed Session at 5:31 PM. Board members present: Rodger Dohm, Kim Lasley, Dawn Perfect, John Rajcic, Bob Stoody (arrived at 5:50 PM). The Board reconvened Open Session at 7:20 PM. Montecito High School student Mike Henderson led the salute to the flag. Mrs. Lasley welcomed everyone to the meeting and invited anyone wishing to address the Board to submit a card to be heard. Mrs. Lasley reported the following action from Closed Session: Mrs. Perfect made a motion to approve Lorraine (Pixie) Sulser as Elementary Principal to be assigned to Ramona Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016. She will be placed on Management/Confidential Salary Schedule M-40 at Range 28, Step G(7) for a salary of $119,151. Mr. Rajcic seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/0/1 (Mr. Stoody was not present). Mrs. Perfect made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2016 regular meeting and the May 6, 2016 special meeting. Mr. Rajcic seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/1, with Mr. Rajcic voting no. Mrs. Perfect made a motion to approve the agenda and consent items, pulling Item E-5 from the agenda, and changing Item B-5, Item B-6, Item B-7 and Item D-4 from Consent to Discussion/Possible Action. Mr. seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0. Mr. Dohm seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0. D-5.

Approval of Submission of Grant for Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act, Section 131

D-6.

Approval of Field Trip

E-3.

Approval of Resolution Nos. 2015-16-11, 2015-16-12, and 2015-16-13 Designating Authorized District Agents, and Resolution No. 2015-16-14 Authorizing County Office of Education Credentials Department to Release Credential Held Warrants to Employees

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9.

E-4.

Approval of Resolution No. 2015-16-15 Designating District Agents to Approve Replacement of Warrants

E-6.


E-7.


E-8.


E-9.


F-4.

Approval of Student Teaching Agreement

One Minute Affirmation from Trustees Dawn Perfect .Enjoyed attending many of the school open house nights and stated that each one was wonderful. John Rajcic .Stated that he was not here to suck the oxygen out of the room, but to put it in. Rodger Dohm .Attended the James Dukes Elementary open house. .Stated that he is grateful for all of the years of services that were provided to the District by the retirees. .Stated that all employees who were honored (Employees of the Year and Retirees) are exceptional employees. .Congratulated Bob Graeff for his services to the District. .Attended the Pops Concert and noted that the jazz band was phenomenal. Kim Lasley .Attended the James Dukes Elementary talent show – a great event. .Attended the Olive Peirce Middle School awards night which had standing-room only. .Stated that the Ramona Elementary School carnival was great despite the rain. .Attended many events around the District including the Art Night, senior scholarship night, NJROTC changing of comment, OASIS end of year celebration, and the high school dance concert.

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SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.

Recognition of Valedictorians for the Ramona Unified School District, 2015-16 Dr. Graeff introduced the High School Valedictorians for the Ramona Unified School District, 2015-2016, as follows: Annette Garcia, Montecito High School; Annette Burns, Mountain Valley Academy; and, Clair Groenewold, Ramona High School.

2.

Presentation on Hanson Elementary – Montecito High School Bench Collaboration Hanson Elementary School Principal Chris Gunnett and Montecito High School Principal Dave Lohman, along with Hanson Teacher Cory Gilbreth and Montecito High School Teacher Nick Jordan shared information about a partnership program between the two schools in which the students designed and built benches which will be used at Hanson Elementary.

3.

Approval of Contract between the Ramona Unified School District and Anne Staffieri, Ed.D. to Serve as District Superintendent Mr. Rajcic made a motion to approve Contract between the Ramona Unified School District and Anne Staffieri, Ed.D. to Serve as District Superintendent. Mr. Stoody seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/1, with Mr. Rajcic voting no.

4.

Approval of Contract between the Ramona Unified School District and Rowena Mak, Ed.D. to serve as Ramona High School Principal, 2016-17 Mr. Dohm made a motion to approve Contract between the Ramona Unified School District and Rowena Mak, Ed.D. to serve as Ramona High School Principal, 2016-17. Mrs. Perfect seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0.

5.

Approval of Revised Employment Contract between Theresa Grace and the Ramona Unified School District Mrs. Perfect made a motion to approve Revised Employment Contract between Theresa Grace and the Ramona Unified School District. Mr. Dohm seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/1 with Mr. Rajcic voting no.

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Approval of Revised Employment Contract between Tony Newman and the Ramona Unified School District Mrs. Perfect made a motion to approve Revised Employment Contract between Tony Newman and the Ramona Unified School District. Mr. Dohm seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/1 with Mr. Rajcic voting no.

7.

Approval of Revised Employment Contract between David Ostermann and the Ramona Unified School District Mrs. Perfect made a motion to approve Revised Employment Contract between David Ostermann and the Ramona Unified School District. Mr. Dohm seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/1 with Mr. Rajcic voting no.

8.

Recognition of Gold Ribbon School Awards and Title I Academic Achieving School Awards Dr. Graeff stated that three District elementary schools were recognized as California Gold Ribbon Schools: James Dukes Elementary School, Hanson Elementary School (also a Title I Academic Achieving School), and Ramona Elementary School (also a Title I Academic Achieving School) and he presented the principals with a Gold Ribbon Award plaque for their school.

9.

Student Board Member Reports Mountain Valley Academy – Annette Burns .Stated that ASB and the PTSA hosted a Mother-Son Night. .Stated students have completed their finals. .Stated that a student dance would be held on Friday. .Stated that MVA student would be taking a field trip to Knott’s Berry Farm. .Stated that the MVA Awards-Scholarship Night was scheduled for May 31. .Stated that Graduation would be held on June 6 at 5:00 PM. Ramona High School – Andrea Martinez .Announced that the RHS AP Economics class joined a stock market competition. RHS placed first and second in this competition. .Stated that students participated in a Senior Excursion to Disneyland. .Stated that the Senior Breakfast would be held on June 6.

Page 5, Board of Education Meeting, June 26, 2016 .Stated that the Powder Puff Game would be held on June 3. .Stated that Graduation would be held on June 8. 10.

PTA Quarterly Report - Lori Stevens .Reported that the PTA units supported over eighty events this year including art programs at each elementary school, Red Ribbon Week activities, and teacher and staff appreciation events at each school site. .Stated that the PTA provide scholarships to senior students at RHS and MHS. .Stated that although the PTA provided over 50,000 volunteer hours this year, this is a decrease in the number of hours provide last year. .Asked the Board for input/ideas as to how the PTA would increase volunteer time in the future.

C.

OPEN DISCUSSION

D.

EDUCATION SERVICES 1.

Report of Information on the District’s Progress Toward Developing the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Assistant Superintendent Theresa Grace provide an update on the ongoing progress in the annual review of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Announced that the second Stakeholder Meeting had been held and that the recommendations made at that meeting were included in the updated LCAP.

2.

Approval of Course of Study – Construction II Mr. Rajcic made a motion to approve Course of Study – Construction II. Mrs. Perfect seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0.

3.

Approval of Course of Study Name Change from Introduction to Construction to Construction I Mr. Dohm made a motion to approve Course of Study Name Change from Introduction to Construction to Construction I. Mr. Stoody seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0.

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Approval of Instructional Materials – Core Connections Integrated II/II+ and Core Connections Integrated III/III+

Request to be Heard Card – Kim Newcomer Mrs. Newcomer stated that before the District adopts something she would like to ask what measurable goals were set when we said this math curriculum meets our requirements and the way the kids are learning is good. She requested that we present data that shows the kids know the concepts well, we have tested the kids, and that we have data from before and data from after that show students know the concepts. Mr. Dohm made a motion to approve Instructional Materials – Core Connections Integrated II/II+ and Core Connections Integrated III/III+. Mrs. Perfect seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0. E.

F.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1.

Update on May Budget Revision Staff presented highlights from the School Services of California workshop and how it relates to the District’s 2016-2017 budget and beyond.

2.

Approval of Resolution No. 2015-16-16 to Support the Children’s Education and Health Care Protection Act of 2016 No action was taken on this item.

5.

Approval to Award Bid for Paper Goods/Non-food Supplies (Bid No. 2015-8), Grocery/Dry Good Supplies (Bid No. 2015-9) and Snack and Beverage Items (Bid No. 2015-10) This items was pulled from the agenda and will be reagendized at a future Board Meeting.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT 1.

Public Hearing of California School Employees Association (CSEA) and its Chapter #733 Initial Contract Proposal to Ramona Unified School District Mrs. Lasley opened the Public Hearing at 9:23 PM. There was no comment. Mrs. Lasley closed the Public Hearing at 9:24 PM.

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G.

H.

2.

Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2016-2017 School Year Mr. Stoody made a motion to approve Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2016-2017 School Year. Mrs. Perfect seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0.

3.

Approval of Personnel Mr. Rajcic made a motion to approve Personnel with addendum. Mr. Dohm seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0. (Mr. Stoody voting no on Item 3.1 of Personnel.)

4.

Approval of Student Teaching Agreement Mr. Rajcic made a motion to approve Student Teaching Agreement. Mr. Stoody seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0.

EMPLOYEE GROUP REPORTS 1.

RTA Report – Cori McDonald .Congratulated all of the Certificated and Classified Employees of the Year and the Retirees. .Thanked the Board for honoring the District Employees of the Year with a check. .Stated the employees are looking forward to participating in Slam Week after school is out and thanked Theresa Grace and her staff for providing this opportunity for employees. .Stated that an author visited students in the Library at Ramona High and spoke to them about writing and how to become a public author. .Stated that RTA and the District would continue negotiating with the District on Friday and hoped to have an Agreement before the end of the school year.

2.

CSEA Report – Betsy Bargo .Stated that many classified positions have been cut in the past several

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS

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BOARD BUSINESS/REPORTS 1.

Support for Ramona High School’s Golden Bell Application on Sustainable Renewable Energy and Resource-Efficient Programs Mrs. Perfect made a motion to Support Ramona High School’s Golden Bell Application on Sustainable Renewable Energy and Resource-Efficient Program. Mrs. Lasley seconded. Motion carried 5/0.

2.

Approval of Revisions to Board Policy No.6146 – High School Graduation Requirements (First Reading) This item was tabled and will be reagendized for consideration at the June Board Meeting.

3.

Board Reports Rodger Dohm .Stated that math department should look into offering a Computer Science course. Bob Stoody .Stated that on the draft instructional calendar that was presented two holidays were missing – Easter and Columbus Day. Dawn Perfect .Attended a CSBA workshop that included discussion about legislation affecting school district throughout the State of California. .Mentioned that some district are developing policies on firearms – or conceal carry permit holders. .Stated that CSBA is in favor of an increase of $2.00 on the tax of tobacco production. Kim Lasley .Thanked the Student Board representatives for serving this year and asked them to keep in touch with her.

J.

CORRESPONDENCE

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FUTURE BOARD MEETING DATES/LOCATIONS The next regularly scheduled board meeting is June 16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Closed Session/7:00 p.m. Open Session in the Board Room, 720 Ninth Street, Ramona, CA.

L.

CLOSED SESSION (Continued)

M.

ADJOURNMENT Without objection, the Board adjourned at 9:47 PM.

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:

Robert W. Graeff, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

PREPARED BY:

Theresa Grace, Assistant Superintendent Education Services

SUBJECT:

PRESENTATION ON RAMONA HIGH SCHOOL’S PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS: SKILLS USA, AUTOMOTIVE, AND CYCLE DAWGS

SUMMARY: Students from the Ramona High School’s Skills USA, Automotive, and Cycle Dawgs Programs achieved remarkable success at competitions during the 2015-16 school year. At a number of major conferences at local, state, and national levels, our students demonstrated extraordinary skill and collected a number of very impressive awards, scholarships, and prizes. Ramona High School Teacher Robert Grace and students will present highlights from the current school year.

DISTRICT GOAL: No. 1 Student achievement RECOMMENDATION:

Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent B-1

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP)

LOCAL

SUMMARY: With the State’s new funding system's increased flexibility comes a requirement that districts engage stakeholders, including parents, in developing a three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan. This three-year plan is focused on state and local priorities that describes goals, actions, services and expenditures to support student achievement. Implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) regulations require that each district’s LCAP public hearing be held in advance and at a separate meeting from its adoption. The intent of this LCAP hearing is to allow for public comment and recommendations regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed to be included in Ramona Unified’s LCAP plan. On June 11, 2015, the Governing Board of Ramona Unified School District adopted the second year of the three-year Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the year ending June 30, 2016. The Governing Board will hold this public hearing on the LCAP for the year ending June 30, 2017, prior to the Final Adoption, as required by Education Code Section 52060 (b) (2). Staff is also recommending the Board consider a Special Board Meeting on June 28, 2016 to approve the LCAP and budget. A draft of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is available for review in the Education Services Department and is posted on the Ramona Unified School District website at the following link: http://goo.gl/mqjFN4.

DISTRICT GOAL: No. 1 Student achievement RECOMMENDATION:

Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent D-1

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

REPORT ON PILOT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS, ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, AND PRECALCULUS

SUMMARY: Due to the aging of existing textbooks, teachers at Ramona High School have selected instructional materials for the purpose of piloting new textbooks in Advanced Placement Calculus, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, and Pre-Calculus. After researching a variety of publishers, the following instructional materials will be piloted: 

AP Calculus: Title: Calculus for AP with CalcChat and CalcView Publisher: Cengage Learning, copyright 2017



AP Environmental Science: Title: Living in the Environment (AP Edition) Publisher: Cengage Learning, copyright 2017



Pre-Calculus Title: Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry Publisher: College Preparatory Mathematics, copyright 2009

Following the pilot, teachers and administrators may be recommending approval to the Board for adoption of these instructional programs. Parents will be included in the process prior to the request for final Board approval.  

Proposed date of the pilot process: August 2016 through December 2016 Anticipated request for Board approval: January 2017

Copies of the pilot materials may be reviewed at the Education Services Office, upon request. DISTRICT GOAL: No. 1 Student achievement RECOMMENDATION

Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent D-2

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF UPDATED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE & COMPOSITION AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY

SUMMARY: Due to the aging of existing textbooks, teachers at Ramona High School are requesting approval of updated instructional materials in Advanced Placement Literature & Composition and Advanced Placement Biology. After researching a variety of publishers, the teachers are requesting to replace the existing textbooks with newer editions of the textbooks that are currently Board approved: 

AP Literature and Composition Title: Perrine’s Literature: Structure, Sound and Sense, AP Edition, Twelfth Edition (currently using the Seventh Edition) Publisher: Cengage Learning, copyright 2015



AP Biology Title: Campbell Biology, AP Edition, Tenth Edition (currently using the Seventh Edition) Publisher: Pearson, copyright 2014

Copies of the instructional materials may be reviewed at the Education Services Office, upon request.

DISTRICT GOAL: No. 1 Student achievement RECOMMENDATION: Approve the recommended instructional materials for adoption.

Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent D-3

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS – ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY

SUMMARY: The instructional materials noted below are being recommended for adoption at the secondary level and are intended for use in the approved course of study for Advanced Placement European History. The instructional materials have been piloted throughout the current school year at Ramona High School and the District’s process for piloting new materials has been followed and completed appropriately. Instructional Materials: Publisher:

A History of Western Society, Since 1300 Bedford/St. Martin’s (copyright 2014)

Copies of these instructional materials are available for review at the District Office.

DISTRICT GOAL: No. 1 Student achievement RECOMMENDATION: Approve the recommended instructional materials for adoption. Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent D-4

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:

Robert W. Graeff, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools

PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF 2016-17 DESIGNATION OF CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION (CIF) REPRESENTATIVES

SUMMARY: California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) requires that league representatives for public and private schools must be designated by the Board of Education. Ramona Unified School District league representatives for the 2016-17 school year: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Anne Staffieri – Superintendent Tony Newman – Assistant Superintendent Rowena Mak – Principal Antoinette Rodriguez – Assistant Principal Damon Baldwin – Athletic Director

DISTRICT GOAL: No. 1 Student achievement RECOMMENDATION: Approve the designated league representatives as presented. Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent D-5

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR CONTINUING MEMBERSHIP AND AGREEMENT TO CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP IN CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION (CIF)

SUMMARY: The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) requires a Board-approved Continuing Membership and Agreement to Conditions of Membership with Ramona Unified School District for the 2016-17 school year. This agreement must be approved annually by the Governing Board in order for a district’s student-athletes to participate in CIF-sponsored programs. The agreement is attached for your review.

DISTRICT GOAL: No. 1 Student achievement RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Continuing Membership and Agreement to Conditions of Membership as presented. Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent D-6

2016-17 CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION – SAN DIEGO SECTION REQUEST FOR CONTINUING MEMBERSHIP AND AGREEMENT TO CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP * DUE ON OR BEFORE JULY 1 EACH SCHOOL YEAR

The superintendent and board of trustees of the school district/private school identified below renew its application for voluntary membership in the California Interscholastic Federation – San Diego Section (CIFSDS) and affirm and agree as follows: 1. That membership in the CIFSDS is voluntary and conditioned upon actual compliance with the conditions of membership as set forth at Article 2 Section 22 of the State CIF Constitution and Bylaws and the CIFSDS application for membership; 2. That the superintendent, board of trustees and each school in the district accept and adopt the “Sixteen Principles of Pursuing Victory with Honor” as operating principles; 3. That membership in the CIFSDS is a privilege, not a right; 4. That student participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege, not a right; 5. That participation by member schools in the CIFSDS playoffs is a privilege, not a right; 6. That the CIFSDS will adopt bylaws, policies and procedures in accordance with its governance and will enforce those bylaws, policies and procedures consistently and in accordance with the operating principles; 7. That the superintendent, board of trustees, each school in the district and its employees, to include but not limited to, its coaches, volunteers, team attendants or the like, and booster organizations for each school will abide by the decisions of the CIFSDS and seek redress of any grievance only through the adopted procedures of the CIFSDS; 8. That the superintendent, board of trustees, school administration, and coaches (including booster organizations and team attendants and volunteers) of each school in the district will not take an adverse position to the CIFSDS at any time; or encourage, expressly or impliedly, that a party take any adverse action against the CIFSDS; or benefit from any adverse decision imposed on the CIFSDS that contravenes a bylaw, or the spirit of a bylaw, adopted by the membership; 9. That a failure by the district, site administration or coaching staff to abide by the current rules, regulations or decisions of the CIF or CIFSDS may cause the school district or one of its schools to be subject to discipline up to and including exclusion from membership in the CIFSDS. AGREED AND ACCEPTED: Name of Public School District/Private School (please type) Ramona Unified School District June 16, 2016 Reviewed by Governing Board

Date

Signature of Superintendent

Date

June 16, 2016 Robert W. Graeff Print name of Superintendent 

Return to: CIFSDS: 2131 Pan American Plaza; San Diego, CA 92101; Attn: Compliance

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF 2016-17 AND 2017-18 DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH INLAND SPECIAL EDUCATION REGION (NISER) SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCAL PLAN AREA (SELPA)

SUMMARY: In accordance with Education Code sections 56190-56194, the Governing Board is required to appoint district representatives to the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) community advisory committee. This committee makes suggestions for the development, amendment, and review of the local SELPA plan, recommends annual priorities for the SELPA, promotes parent and community involvement, assists in parent education, and supports activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs. Ramona Unified School District representatives to the local SELPA's community advisory committee for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Eileen Highley – Pupil Services Director Michael Minor – Special Education Teacher Laurie McBride – Regular Education Teacher Kris Knudsen – Special Education Parent Jennifer Hallmann – Regular Education Parent

DISTRICT GOAL: No. 1 Student achievement RECOMMENDATION: Approve the designation of NISER representatives for the Community Advisory Committee, as requested. Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent D-7

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF SPRING 2016 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND LIBRARY MATERIALS DISPOSAL

SUMMARY: As required by Education Code sections 60510-60511, 60521, and 60530 and District Policy 3270, staff would like to recommend Governing Board action to allow for the disposal of obsolete instructional materials and library materials no longer in use at our schools. The materials recommended for disposal are being replaced with newly adopted materials or are old, obsolete, or damaged. Upon approval, the sites will dispose of the listed materials, either by donating to a public entity, or by disposing of the materials through the District’s current textbook disposal program. A listing of materials for official disposal is available for review in the Education Services Office.

DISTRICT GOAL: No. 6 School climate, school safety, and maintenance RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Spring 2016 Discard List as requested. Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent D-8

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:

David Ostermann, Assistant Superintendent Administrative Services

SUBJECT:

PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

SUMMARY: By law, a Public Hearing is required in order to consider the proposed budget adoption for the 2016-2017 school year. This year, however, is different because said Public Hearing must be held at the same meeting in which the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is presented and at which time public comments may be made. The actual adoption of the budget cannot be voted upon at the same meeting so the adoption of the budget will not occur until the June 28, 2016 Board Meeting. This proposed budget incorporates Governor Brown’s May Revision of the State Budget. His proposal has continued the themes of increasing dollars for the LCFF and the use of one-time dollars to pay down the mandated cost reimbursement owed to schools. Other major assumptions included in the 2016-2017 budget are the increased costs of health benefits, servicing the salary schedules, the Certificate of Participation payments from the general fund, funding of the Routine Restricted Maintenance Account, additional funding from the supplemental funding to service those qualified students, and increases for retirement systems of both classified and certificated employees. Total revenue for the 2016-2017 school year is projected to be $55,808,139 with total expenditures projected at $56,003,509. After factoring the 2015-2016 estimated ending balance, the June 30, 2017 ending balance is projected to be $6,116,729. When reviewing the multi-year scenario, the increases in the District’s contribution to CalSTRS and CalPERS are causing a serious financial threat to all school districts in the State. Over the three-year span of the multi-year projections, CalSTRS expenditures increase by $2.4 million alone. A full report will be given by staff at the Board Meeting

Other funds are as follows: Food Services. Income: $1,712,750. Expenditures: $1,787,255. Capital Facilities. Income: $150,885. Expenses: $35,082. Self Insurance Fund. Income: $69,818. Expenses: $78,700. Special Reserve Fund. Income: $22,000. Expenses: $0.

DISTRICT GOAL: Supports the District’s mission RECOMMENDATION: Information

Disc./Poss. Action

Action

Consent

E-1

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL TO AWARD BID FOR PAPER GOODS/NON-FOOD SUPPLIES (BID NO. 2015-8), GROCERY/DRY GOOD SUPPLIES (BID NO. 2015-9) AND SNACK AND BEVERAGE ITEMS (BID NO. 2015-10)

SUMMARY: At the February 25, 2016 Board Meeting, the Governing Board authorized staff to go out for bid for various Food Service Department needs including paper goods/non-food supplies, dry/goods/groceries and snacks/beverages. The results of the May 25, 2016 bid opening are presented below for the Governing Board’s consideration. Staff recommends that Paper Goods/Non-Food Supplies Bid No. 2015-8 be awarded to: All American Plastic P & R Paper Staff recommends that Grocery/Dry Good Supplies Bid No. 2015-9 be awarded to: A & R Food Distributors Sysco Food Service Staff recommends that Snack and Beverage Items Bid No. 2015-10 be awarded to: A &R Food Distributors Sysco Food Service

DISTRICT GOAL: Supports the District’s mission RECOMMENDATION: Award Bid No. 2015-8 to All American Plastic and P & R Paper and Bid No. 2015-9 and No. 2015-10 to A & R Food Distributors and Sysco Food Service Information

Disc./Poss. Action

Action

Consent E-2

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-16-17 REGARDING THE EDUCATION PROTECTION ACCOUNT

SUMMARY: As a consequence of the passage of Prop 30 in November 2012, Article XIII, Section 36 has been added to the Constitution of the State of California, creating in the State’s General Fund an Education Protection Account (EPA). The purpose of the EPA is to receive and disburse the revenues derived from the increases in taxes imposed by Proposition 30. Ramona Unified School District will receive $7,251,932 from the Education Protection Account. School districts are required to account for revenues received from this account (and the corresponding expenses) separately from other revenue flowing from the State to the unrestricted general fund. The dollars to be received from the EPA are not new to Ramona Unified’s budget, but rather, have been incorporated into the budget all year. With the Board’s approval of Resolution No. 2015-16-17, staff proposes the dollars received from the Education Protection Account will be used for teachers’ salaries and benefits.

DISTRICT GOAL: Supports the District’s mission RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. 2015-16-17 regarding the Education Protection Account Information

Disc./Poss. Action

Action

Consent

E-3

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE BUDGET TRANSFERS DURING FINANCIAL CLOSING PROCESS

SUMMARY: Transfers of budget amounts require governing board approval when made between major objects of expenditure in any fund. Each year our Governing Board has delegated this approval for the period of time between the end of the annual financial closing process (“closing the books”) and the previous school board meeting. The San Diego County Office of Education (“County”) has requested that they be delegated this transfer authority. The County also recommends that the District’s Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services be designated as the local representative to authorize the year-end closing of the financial records.

DISTRICT GOAL: Supports the District’s mission RECOMMENDATION: Approve the authorization to make budget transfers during financial closing process be delegated to the San Diego County Office of Education and that the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Service is authorized to make budget transfers Information

Disc./Poss. Action

Action

Consent

E-4

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS

SUMMARY: Attached are listings of the subject transactions for the Governing Board’s approval.

DISTRICT GOAL: Supports the District’s mission RECOMMENDATION: Approve the listed transactions Information

Disc./Poss. Action

Action

Consent E-5

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANTS AND REVOLVING CASH

SUMMARY: Attached are listings of the subject transactions for the Governing Board’s approval.

DISTRICT GOAL: Supports the District’s mission RECOMMENDATION: Approve the listed transactions Information

Disc./Poss. Action

Action

Consent E-6

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS

SUMMARY: The donations listed below have been offered to the School District. Staff recommends that the Governing Board accept these donations. Donor

Gift

*Declared Value

San Vicente Valley Club

cash

$500.00

Specific Site/Program MHS Construction program

*Value stated by Donor

DISTRICT GOAL: #6 – Support the District’s mission RECOMMENDATION: Approve the listed donations Information

Disc./Poss. Action

Action

Consent E-7

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES

SUMMARY: Attached is the summary of the contracts submitted for the Governing Board’s approval. The full text of the contracts is available in the Business Office.

DISTRICT GOAL: Supports the District’s mission RECOMMENDATION: Approve the listed Contracted Services Information

Disc./Poss. Action

Action

Consent E-8

Contractor’s Name: Contractor’s Address: Term of Contract: Description: Fee and Payment Schedule: Originator: Program to be Charged:

San Joaquin County Office Of Education 2901 Arch-Airport Road, Stockton, CA 95206 July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Annual Maintenance Fee NTE $5,000.00 Eileen Highley, Director of Pupil Services 0100-6500-5001-3900-5800-000-916-916

Contractor’s Name: Contractor’s Address: Term of Contract: Description: Fee and Payment Schedule: Originator: Program to be Charged:

North Coast Church 2405 N. Santa Fe. Ave., Vista, CA 92084 June 16, 2016 through June 16, 2018 Lease of classrooms at various District sites Income to RUSD at $1,147.44 per month plus custodial expenses David Ostermann, Assistant Superintendent N/A

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:

Tony Newman, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Development

SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL

SUMMARY: The attached personnel action is recommended to the Board for approval as submitted.

DISTRICT GOAL: No. 3 – Highly qualified staff members RECOMMENDATION: Approve the personnel agenda as presented.

Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent F-1

RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Personnel Action Items Board Meeting: June 16, 2016 FROM: Tony Newman, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Development The following personnel items are presented to the Board of Education for approval: CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL: 1.0 1.1

New Hires None

2.0 2.1

Substitute New Hires None

3.0 3.1

Change of Status/Change of Assignment None

4.0 4.1

Resignations/Retirement Elizabeth Carver Library Technician (10.5 months/3.9 hrs.), MWES resignation effective 06/09/16. Marissa Hill Speech Therapist Assistant (9.5 months/6 hrs.), Pupil Services – D.O. resignation effective 06/08/16.

4.2

5.0 5.1

Leave of Absence Teresa Quinn

Amend May 26, 2016 – Personnel Action Item 5.1 to – Special Education Para-Educator I (9.5 months/3.9 hrs.), OPMS requests an unpaid personal leave of absence effective 04/11/16 – 05/31/16. (returning on 06/01/16) from 04/11/16 – 06/08/16.

CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL: 6.0 6.1

New Hires Cynthia Krawtschenko

6.2

Karla Pinkerton

6.3

Doug Banwart

7.0 7.1

Substitute New Hires None

Special Education Teacher (184 days/7 hrs.), RES effective upon preemployment clearance for the 2016-2017 school year effective 08/18/16. – Growth Elementary Teacher (184 days/7 hrs.). JDES effective upon pre-employment clearance for the 2016-2017 school year effective 08/18/16. – Replacement High School Social Science Teacher (184 days/7 hrs.), RHS from Temporary Contract – Middle School Teacher (184 days/7 hrs.), OPMS effective 08/18/16. – Replacement

8.0 8.1

Change of Status/Change of Assignment None

9.0 9.1

Resignations/Retirements Zack Cole Amend May 26, 2016 - Personnel Action Item 9.2 to - High School CAP/P.E. Teacher (184 days/7 hrs.), RHS resignation effective 06/07/16 from 06/09/16. Matthew Brejnak Substitute Teacher (on-call/as needed) resignation effective 06/30/16.

9.2

10.0 Leave of Absence 10.1 None

EXTRA CURRICULAR ASSIGNMENTS/STIPENDS: Stipends are funded by the General Fund unless indicated below. 11.0 Extra-Curricular Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year: 11.1 None

LIMITED TERM ASSIGNMENTS: Limited Term Assignments are funded by the General Fund unless indicated below.

12.0 Limited Term Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year – RHS 12.1 Robin Brainard High School Teacher – WASC Coordinator, will be paid $23.74 hourly (nonstudent rate), not to exceed 200 hours effective 07/01/16 – 01/31/17. (PAF# 9155) 12.2 Edna Chapman High School Teacher – WASC Coordinator, will be paid $23.74 hourly (nonstudent rate), not to exceed 150 hours effective 07/01/16 – 01/31/17. (PAF# 9184) Limited Term Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year – MHS - Paid by ASSETS Grant: 12.3 Michelle Tamlyn 12.4 John Chan 12.5 Caylor Nuth

Yearbook Club Advisor – Spring Session, to be paid a Class D/1 stipend, effective 03/01/16 – 06/09/16. (PAF# 9180) Comic Book Club Advisor – Spring Session, to be paid a Class D/1 stipend, effective 03/01/16 – 06/09/16. (PAF# 9181) Art Club Advisor – Spring Session, to be paid a Class D/1 stipend, effective 03/01/16 – 06/09/16. (PAF# 9182)

Limited Term Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year – RHS - Paid by ASSETS Grant: 12.6 Steve Pettis

Athletic Trainer – Powder Puff Football, to be paid regular hourly rate, not to exceed 20 hrs., effective 05/01/16 – 06/03/16. (PAF# 9179)

Limited Term Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year – RHS – Spring Sports: 12.7 Deena Vizcarra 12.8 Deena Vizcarra

Assistant Varsity/JV Boys Swim coach, to be paid a D/1 stipend (PAF#9108) Assistant Varsity/JV Girls Swim coach, to be paid a D/1 stipend (PAF#9107)

Limited Term Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year – RHS – Spring Sports – CIF Playoffs: 12.9 Dean Welch 12.10 Jarrod Castrejon 12.11 Mike Schuler 12.12 Jolyn Yanez 12.13 Jolyn Yanez 12.14 Kyle Adelman 12.15 Connie Halfaker 12.16 Sherri Edwards 12.17 Steve Emery 12.18 Robert Verhoest 12.19 Marc Boykins 12.20 Majaliwa McKeaver 12.21 Rose Darrough 12.22 Kristina Wright 12.23 Stephanie Kiesel 12.24 James Bliss 12.25 Alexandra Cavell 12.26 Michael Gainey

Extended Season - Head Varsity Baseball Coach, to be paid 1/12 of Class A/10 stipend. (PAF# 9164) Extended Season - Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach, to be paid 1/12 of Class D/3 stipend. (PAF# 9161) Extended Season - Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach, to be paid 1/12 of Class D/5 stipend. (PAF# 9163) Extended Season – Head Varsity Girls Swim Coach, to be paid 2/12 of Class B/6 stipend. (PAF# 9170) Extended Season – Head Varsity Boys Swim Coach, to be paid 3/12 of Class B/6 stipend. (PAF# 9185) Extended Season – Head Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach, to be paid 2/12 of Class A/1 stipend. (PAF# 9178) Extended Season – Assitant Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach, to be paid 2/12 of Class D/6 stipend. (PAF# 9177) Extended Season – Head Varsity Track Coach, to be paid 3/12 of Class A/4 stipend. (PAF# 9176) Extended Season – Assitant Varsity Track Coach, to be paid 3/12 of Class B/6 stipend. (PAF# 9175) Extended Season – Assitant Varsity Track Coach, to be paid 3/12 of Class B/6 stipend. (PAF# 9174) Extended Season – Assitant Varsity Track Coach, to be paid 3/12 of Class B/2 stipend. (PAF# 9173) Extended Season – Assitant Varsity Track Coach, to be paid 3/12 of Class B/6 stipend. (PAF# 9172) Extended Season – Head Varisty Boys Tennis Coach, to be paid 2/12 of Class B/6 stipend. (PAF# 9171) Extended Season – Head Varisty Softball Coach, to be paid 2/12 of Class A/1 stipend. (PAF# 9169) Extended Season – Assistant Varsity Softball Coach, to be paid 2/12 of Class D/2 stipend. (PAF# 9168) Extended Season – Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach, to be paid 1/12 of Class B/6 stipend. (PAF# 9166) Extended Season – Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach, to be paid 1/12 of Class C/3 stipend. (PAF# 9167) Extended Season – Head Varsity Boys Golf Coach, to be paid 2/12 of Class B/3 stipend. (PAF# 9165)

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: Special Education Extended School Year (ESY Personnel): DATES:

June 20th July 15th July 4th

TIMES:

PRE-K K-7th grade 8th – 12th grade

13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4

Staff & Students Report (First Day ESY) Last day for the ESY program Holiday – No School 8:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Ramona Elementary School - Preschool 7:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Ramona Elementary School 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Ramona High School

ESY - Classified Employees Debra McLaughlin ESY - Special Education Para Educator, 3.9 hrs. – RES Elizabeth Opdycke-Minor ESY - Special Education Para Educator, 3.9 hrs. – RHS Nadine Mesenbrink ESY - Special Education Para Educator, 3.9 hrs. – RHS Lorraine Ledezma ESY – Speech Therapist Assistant, 3.9 hrs. – RHS/RES

Summer Maintenance Student Internship Program – MHS – CTE Construction/M&O: 13.5 Shawn Simpson Summer Student Maintenance Intern, to be paid $10.00 hourly, not to exceed 40 hours per week, effective 06/20/16 – 08/12/16. 13.6 Michael Henderson Summer Student Maintenance Intern, to be paid $10.00 hourly, not to exceed 40 hours per week, effective 06/20/16 – 08/12/16. 13.7 Jaycob Velasco Summer Student Maintenance Intern, to be paid $10.00 hourly, not to exceed 40 hours per week, effective 06/20/16 – 08/12/16.

SALARY INFORMATION: Classified Salary Schedule:  None Certificated Salary Schedule:  Teacher  Substitute Teacher

$41,153 - $92,606 Annually (6 columns - 30 steps) $105 Daily Rate/$125 Long Term Daily Rate

Extra-Curricular Assignment Schedule:  Class AA  Class A  Class B  Class C  Class D  Class E  Class F

$3,546 - $5,141 amount per stipend (10 steps) $3,014 - $4,610 amount per stipend (10 steps) $2,482 - $3,191 amount per stipend (6 steps) $1,950 - $2,837 amount per stipend (6 steps) $1,418 - $2,305 amount per stipend (6 steps) $866 - $1,596 amount per stipend (6 steps) $355 - $1,241 amount per stipend (6 steps)

Summer Program:  Certificated Staff – Student contact  Certificated Staff – No-Student contact/grading  Elementary Principal  Classified Employees  Summer Swim, Program Director  Summer Swim, Assistant Program Director  Summer Swim Coach/Life Guard – Returning  Summer Swim Coach/First Year  Student Worker

$33.33 hourly $23.74 hourly Range 28 – Step 1 - $57.08 hourly Paid hourly rate of current position Range/Step $18.50 hourly $15.50 hourly $12.00 hourly $11.50 hourly $10.00 hourly

DATE:

June 16, 2016

TO:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:


PREPARED BY:


SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF REVISION TO BOARD POLICY NO. 6146.1 – HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (SECOND READING)

SUMMARY: As part of our ongoing process of reviewing and revising Board policies, the attached Board Policy No. 6146.1 – High School Graduation Requirements, is being presented for Board consideration and is designed to update the existing Board Policy. This board policy was last updated in 2011. The revised policy includes four recommendations: 1. Mathematics-the previous policy required three years of mathematics, including the completion of Algebra I or an equivalent course. Based on the recommendation of the secondary mathematics teachers, the new policy requires students to complete Integrated I and II as part of their three years of mathematics instruction. The State of California still only requires that a student complete Algebra I, Integrated I or equivalent coursework as the minimum mathematics requirement. The CAASPP Test and college placement examinations are based on the standards included in Integrated I, II and III, or Algebra, Geometry and Algebra II. 2. Fine Art or Foreign Language-the previous policy required that a student complete one year of Fine Art or Foreign Language in order to meet graduation requirements for Ramona Unified. Assembly Bill 1330 authorizes Districts to accept a Career Technical Education (CTE) course as an optional high school graduation requirement in lieu of one course in visual or performing arts or foreign language. 3. AP Course clarification-the phrase “Advanced Placement English courses may be used to replace English III or IV.” A similar phrase has been added to Social Studies and Mathematics. This phrase was added to clarify that AP courses specific to a content area may be used for graduation credit. 4. California High School Exit Exam-the CAHSEE language has been removed from the policy as the test has been suspended through 2018. The revised BP 6146.1 is attached and is being presented for Board consideration.

DISTRICT GOAL: Supports the District’s mission RECOMMENDATION: Approve Policy No. 6146.1 – High School Graduation Requirements.

Information

Disc/Poss. Action

Action

Consent I-1

Instruction

BP 6146.1(a)

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The Governing Board desires to prepare all students to obtain a diploma of high school graduation in order to provide students with opportunities for postsecondary education and/or employment. (cf. 0420.3 – School-Based Student Motivation and Maintenance Program) (cf. 5123 – Promotion/Acceleration/Retention) (cf. 5127 – Graduation Ceremonies and Activities) (cf. 5147 – Dropout Prevention) (cf. 5149 – At-Risk Students) (cf. 6164.2 –Guidance/Counseling Services) (cf. 6143 – Course of Study) (cf. 6146.3 – Reciprocity of Academic Credit) (cf. 6146.5 – Elementary/Middle School Graduation Requirements)

Course Requirements To obtain a diploma of graduation from high school, students shall complete at least the following courses in grades 9 through 12, with each course being one year unless otherwise specified: (Education Code 51225.3) 1. A total of 225 credits must be earned. Each one hour per day semester course is worth 5 credits if passed. 2. Pass the following required courses: 

4 years 40 credits English (including English I, II, III and IV.) Advanced Placement English courses may be used to replace English III and/or IV. (cf. 6142.91 – Reading/Language Arts Instruction)



3 years 30 credits Social Science (including World History-Grade 10; U.S. History-Grade 11; and Civics/Economics-Grade 12.) Advanced Placement and/or Honors Social Science courses may be used to replace appropriate grade-level equivalent courses. (cf. 6142.3 – Civics Education) (cf. 6142.94 – History-Social Science Instruction)



3 years 30 credits Mathematics* (including Integrated Mathematics I and II or standards-equivalent coursework) (cf. 6011 – Academic Standards) (cf. 6142.92 – Mathematics Instruction) (cf. 6152. – Placement in Mathematics Courses)

BP 6146.1(b)

Instruction HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 

2 years 20 credits physical science)

Science (including one year of life science and one year of

(cf. 6142.93 – Science Instruction)



1 years 10 credits Education

Fine Arts or Foreign Language or Career Technical

(cf. 6142.2 – World/Foreign Language Instruction) (cf. 6142.6 – Visual and Performing Arts Education) (cf. 6178 - Career Technical Education Education)



2 years 20 credits Physical Education** Beginning with the Class of 2017, state mandated requirements for Family Life and HIV/Aids prevention Instruction will be embedded in Physical Education and Life Science courses (cf. 6142.7 – Physical Education and Activity)

 

1 semester 5 credits 1 semester 5 credits

Health/Family Life+ Technology Literacy+

*For students enrolled in the Class of 2013 only, high school credit for grades of “C” or better earned in Algebra I (attempted in grade 7) and/or Geometry (attempted in grade 8) will be applied to the student’s high school transcript. *Students graduating from high school prior August 2017 may fulfill the mathematics graduation requirement approved by the Board of Education in August 2013, which includes three years of mathematics coursework, and requires successful completion of 1 year of Algebra standards equivalent coursework. **Students must enroll in physical education as freshmen and remain continuously enrolled in physical education through grade 12 until they satisfactorily meet any 5 of the 6 standards of the State’s annual physical performance test. (Education Code 51241) +Beginning with the Class of 2017, student will no longer be required to take Health/Family Life and Technology Literacy as separate, one -semester courses for graduation. The number of total credits (225) for graduation, however, will remain in place. 3. Class Status is determined by earning the following credits:  50 credits needed for Sophomore Status  105 credits needed for Junior Status  160 credits for Senior Status

Instruction

BP 6146.1(c)

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 4. Except for students who have an individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan, passing score on both portions of the California High School Exit Exam. (education Code 60851) Certificate of Completion Any student who completes the course requirements for high school graduation as described within this policy shall be eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion, regardless of the student’s results from the California High School Exit Exam (CASHEE). Certificates will be made available upon student request. California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Students enrolled at Montecito High School or Future Bound Independent Study Secondary School and who are over the age of 16 and who are enrolled in a second semester of tenth-grade or beyond will be eligible to earn 50 elective credits upon passage of the CHSPE. These elective credits are non-transferable. Passing the CHSPE can also exempt a student from attending school with verified parental permission. California High School Exit Exam for Students with Disabilities Supplemental instruction shall be offered to any student who does not demonstrate “sufficient progress,” as defined in Board Policy, toward pasting the exit examination. (Education code 37252, 60851) (cf. 6176 – Weekend/Saturday Classes) (cf. 6177 – Summer School) (cf 6179 – Supplemental Instruction) Foster Youth Exemption The Superintendent or designee shall exempt or waive specific course requirements for foster youth, homeless students, or children of military families in accordance with Education Code 51225.1 and 49701. (cf. 6173 – Education for Homeless Youth) (cf. 6173.1 – Education for Foster Youth) (cf. 6173.2 – Education for Children of Military Families)

Participation in Graduation Ceremonies Eligible for participation in traditional end-of-year activities for each Graduating Class (including participation in a school’s traditional graduation ceremony) is limited to: 1. Student who earn a high school diploma,

Instruction

BP 6146.1(d)

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2. Students with a disability who earn a Certificate of Completion (BP 6146.4). 3. Except for students who have an individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan, students who earn a Certificate of Completion under the condition that they attempt the final senior year, springtime administration of the California High School Exit Exam (CASHEE) for each content area not having been successfully completed, and 4. All students who earn an Equivalency Certificate through the General Education Development (GED) examination. Retroactive Diplomas Until July 31, 2018, any student who completed grade 12 in the 2003-04 school year or a subsequent school year and has met all applicable graduation requirements other than the passage of the California High School Exit Examination shall be granted a high school diploma. (Education Code 60851.6) Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 35186 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures 37252 Supplemental instructional programs 37254 Supplemental instruction based on failure to pass exit exam by end of grade 12 37254.1 Required student participation in supplemental instruction 47612 Enrollment in charter school 48200 Compulsory attendance 48412 Certificate of proficiency 48430 Continuation education schools and classes 48645.5 Acceptance of coursework 49701 Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children 51224 Skills and knowledge required for adult life 51224.5 Algebra instruction 51225.3 Requirements for graduation 51225.5 Honorary diplomas; foreign exchange students 51228 Graduation requirements 51240-51246 Exemptions from requirements 51250-51251 Assistance to military dependents 51410-51412 Diplomas 51420-51427 High school equivalency certificates 51450-51455 Golden State Seal Merit Diploma 51745 Independent study restrictions 52378 Supplemental school counseling program 56390-56392 Recognition for educational achievement, special education 60850-60859 High school exit examination 66204 Certification of high school courses as meeting university admissions criteria CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 1600-1651 Graduation of students from grade 12 and credit toward graduation COURT DECISIONS O'Connell v. Superior Court (Valenzuela), (2006) 141 Cal.App.4th 1452

BP 6146.1(e)

Instruction HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Management Resources: WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org California Department of Education, California High School Exit Examination: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs

Policy adopted: August 15, 2013

RAMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Ramona, California