REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Manhattan Beach USD
March 04, 2015 6:30PM
Board Room
325 S. Peck Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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| Dr. Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard |
School districts have been authorized by law since January 1, 1987, to impose developer fees to mitigate the impact created by new development within a school district's boundaries on the district's school facilities (see Education Code 17620 et seq., Government Code section 65995 et seq., and Government Code 66000). Because developer fees are imposed on new development within a school district, the fees collected are to be expended to accommodate students generated from new development. The authority for the collection of fees is based upon criteria that establishes a district's need. Those needs must be validated and approved by the State.
The maximum fee is established by the State Allocation Board and updated every two years. On January 22, 2014, the maximum statutory school facilities fee, also known as “Level 1 Fee,” was increased to $3.36 per square foot on new residential construction and $0.54 per square foot for commercial industrial. The District currently levies Level I fees at $2.63 per square foot residential development and $0.42 per square foot for commercial/industrial development.
The Dolinka Group, Public Finance and Planning Consultant, prepared a School Fee Justification Study to update both the residential and commercial/industrial statutory school facilities fees. Both the Residential and Commercial/Industrial Fee Justification Studies were available for review from February 20, 2015, through March 4, 2015, in the District Office.
The purpose of this public hearing is to receive input and testimony on levying Level 1 Fees as proposed in Resolution No. 2015-5, which would increase fees to $3.36 per square foot for residential construction and $0.54 per square foot for all categories of commercial/industrial construction except for the Hotel/Motel category, where the fee would be $0.308 per square foot. The Board will consider adopting the Justification Studies and approving Resolution no. 2015-5 later in the agenda. |
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| It is recommended the President of the Board of Trustees conduct an open hearing for the purpose of providing an opportunity for public comments regarding the Justification Studies and proposed Developer Fees. |
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| Dr. Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard |
| In order to impose and increase developer fees, a school district must meet specified statutory requirements set forth in Education Code section 17620, et seq. If school facilities cost impacts per residential square foot are greater than maximum Level 1 school fee revenues, then the levy of the maximum school fee is justified. Lower fees may be levied if the maximum Level 1 fee is not justified. Justification of the commercial/industrial school fee is based on a comparison of net school facilities cost impacts with the maximum commercial/industrial school fee. Adoption of the fee justification studies provides the Board with a basis for adopting the resolution to assess fees. |
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| Adoption is recommended. |
Commercial Industrial Development School Fee Justification Study
Fee Study Presentation
Residential Development School Fee Justification Study
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| Dr. Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard |
| The Dolinka Group has prepared a School Fee Justification Study to update both the residential and commercial/industrial statutory school facilities fees. Both the Residential and Commercial/Industrial Fee Justification Studies were available for review from February 20, 2015, through March 4, 2015, in the District Office. Adoption of this resolution would increase fees to $3.36 per square foot for residential construction and $0.54 per square foot for all categories of commercial/industrial construction except for the Hotel/Motel category, where the fee would be $0.308 per square foot, as indicated by the completed Justification Studies. The new fees would become effective sixty days from the date of this resolution. |
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| Adoption is recommended. |
Resolution 2015-5
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| Dr. Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard |
| Changes to the District's agreement with Bernards Brothers, Inc., allowed for the purchase and installation of theater lighting and a lift for the new Multipurpose Building. |
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| Ratification is recommended. |
Change Order Number 6
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| Dr. Brett Geithman |
During the 2013-14 the Mathematics Committee was formed under the leadership of Carolyn Seaton. The committee was charged with examining the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M) and making recommendations for the MBUSD implementation of these standards, as well as the Standards for Mathematical Practice. This K-12 committee consists of teacher leaders from all MBUSD schools, as well as principals and district administration.
The work continued into the 2014-15 school year in partnership with UCLA's Center X. Center X personnel have been providing professional development throughout the year for K-12 teachers.
Committee goals for this year were to:
- Determine the MBUSD mathematics philosophy
- Determine the MBUSD instructional methodology (how we will teach mathematics)
- Develop a professional development plan aligned to the philosophy and instructional methodology
- Determine resources teachers will need to implement the CCSS-M.
It is recommended that the MBUSD Board of Trustees adopt the following regarding K-12 mathematics instruction:
- MBUSD Mathematics Philosophy: K-12 mathematics should encompass all eight Standards for Mathematical Practice
- MBUSD Mathematics Instructional Methodology: Balanced Mathematics (conceptual understanding, application and procedural and skill fluency)/Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI)
- Three-Year Timeline for Professional Development
In order to support this implementation, we are recommending the following for approval on tonight's consent calendar:
- Approve UCLA Center X Mathematics contract (consent calendar) for professional development between March 10, 2015 and May 30, 2015 for $11,400
- Approve UCLA Center X Mathematics contract (consent calendar) for professional development between July 1, 2015 and May 30, 2016 for $34,200.
- Approve secondary mathematics curriculum mapping (consent calendar) for up to $13,000
As the Board plans future budgeting, staff will be recommending additional support for the 2015-16 school year:
- UCLA Center X Mathematics elementary support for $84,000
- UCLA Center X Mathematics secondary support for $84,000
- Elementary curriculum mapping for $15,000
- UCLA Center X Mathematics professional development for $9,120
- Optional after school professional development for up to $33,210
- Mathematics Lesson Study (release time) for up to $23,688
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| Approval is recommended. |
Balanced Mathematics/CGI Board Presentation
CCSS Standards for Mathematical Practice
Cognitively Guided Instruction Research
MBUSD Math Committee Three Year Timeline
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Attorney Mark Williams from Fagen, Friedman and Fulfrost will present new legal protections for student privacy found in Assembly Bill 1584 and Senate Bill 1177. He will discuss how the District may wish to modify its contracting practices and Board policies to comply with the new requirements.
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| Discussion only. |
Student Data Privacy Powerpoint
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| Pacific Elementary School is requesting approval for their fifth grade to attend the Catalina Institute of Marine Science outdoor educational component to science curriculum program. The 63 male students and 63 female students along with their chaperones, 7 male and 7 female including 5 teachers, will travel to Catalina Island via the Catalina Express on April 1-April 3, 2015, where they will stay at the Catalina Emerald Bay Camp. Three days of school will be missed (April 1-3, 2015); scholarships will be provided. |
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| Approval is recommended. |
Catalina Institute of Marine Science
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The Marine Science teachers at Mira Costa High School are requesting Board approval to travel from Dana Point to Catalina Island on May 16-18, 2015. The purpose of the trip is to expose the students to hands-on procedures and research used in marine science and to teach the students maritime skills.
Students will learn to sail a tall ship, navigate using nautical charts, and drive remote operated underwater vehicles. While on the island, the students will be engaged in outdoor activities such as snorkeling and sea kayaking as well as activities aboard the ship including plankton trawls, dissections and water quality testing. All of these activities tie directly to the concepts learned in class.
The 12 male students and 8 female students along with their teacher and 2 male and 1 female chaperone, will travel from Dana Point to Catalina Island via a tall ship.They will spend the night on the ship. One day of school will be missed; scholarships will be provided; no cost will be borne by the District. |
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| Approval is recommended. |
Marine Science Field Trip
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| The UCLA Mathematics Project (UCLAMP) is part of a statewide program that strives to make a positive impact on math teachers and their students. The project’s goal is to enhance the skill sets of K-12 math teachers who can in turn increase their students’ ability to succeed. Based on twenty-five years of experience UCLAMP has developed a program that is helping to make significant differences in the quality of teaching. The UCLA Mathematics Project (UCLAMP) is an organized, caring team of professionals dedicated to providing accessibility and making a positive impact for all teachers and students in mathematics. UCLAMP believes that teachers develop mathematically powerful students by: balancing basic skills, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving; engaging students in tasks with a high level of cognitive demand; incorporating literacy into instruction; utilizing technology; and through exploration, discovery, and inquiry. To support MBUSD's K-12 efforts in meeting the demands of the Common Core State Standards we are seeking to engage in a contract with UCLAMP staff developers. |
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| Approval is recommended. |
UCLA Center X Mathematics Contract 3.10.15 - 6.30.15
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| The UCLA Mathematics Project (UCLAMP) is part of a statewide program that strives to make a positive impact on math teachers and their students. The project’s goal is to enhance the skill sets of K-12 math teachers who can in turn increase their students’ ability to succeed. Based on twenty-five years of experience UCLAMP has developed a program that is helping to make significant differences in the quality of teaching. The UCLA Mathematics Project (UCLAMP) is an organized, caring team of professionals dedicated to providing accessibility and making a positive impact for all teachers and students in mathematics. UCLAMP believes that teachers develop mathematically powerful students by: balancing basic skills, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving; engaging students in tasks with a high level of cognitive demand; incorporating literacy into instruction; utilizing technology; and through exploration, discovery, and inquiry. To support MBUSD's K-12 efforts in meeting the demands of the Common Core State Standards we are seeking to engage in a contract with UCLAMP staff developers. |
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| Approval is recommended. |
UCLA Center X Mathematics Contract 7.1.15 - 5.30.16
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| The Common Core State Standards demand an examination and revising of our current scope and sequence, or curriculum maps. Differences between the former California State Standards and Common Core State Standards, as well as the incorporation of Standards for Mathematical Practice need to be addressed. It is recommended that our secondary schools engage in this work in collaboration with our UCLA Center X Mathematics secondary support. |
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| Approval is recommended. |
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| Amendment to the contract is necessary as per a change in placement services as mandated by Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Services will be provided as designated in the student IEP. The Master Contract is effective from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. |
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| Ratify Amendment to District Master Contract for 2014/15 school year for Nonsectarian, Nonpublic School (NPS) Services with Utah Youth Village dba Alpine Academy. |
Exhibit 1 - Utah Youth dba Alpine Amend 1 MasCon
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| An agreement between the District and Gelbart and Associates is needed to provide educationally related intensive counseling services (ERICS) as mandated by Individualized Education Plan (IEP), from February 23, 2015, through June 30, 2015. |
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| Ratify Student Services Special Employment Agreement for 2014/15 School Year, with Gelbart and Associates. |
Exhibit 1 - 1415 Gelbart ConCon
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To implement the intradistrict open enrollment policy pursuant to Education Code 35160.5,
the Superintendent or designee shall identify those schools which may have space available
for additional students. A list of schools and grade levels that are impacted and have no
space available, in addition to a list of schools and grade levels that have available space,
shall be available at all school offices. Applications for open enrollment intradistrict
transfers shall be available at the district office. Available space at various school sites and
grade levels shall be filled through the use of a lottery process.
Approval is requested of the following list of impacted schools and grade levels for the purposes of
intradistrict open enrollment:
- Grand View Elementary School – Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade
- Meadows Elementary School – Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade
- Pacific Elementary School - Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade
- Pennekamp Elementary School - Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade
- Robinson Elementary School - Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade
- Manhattan Beach Middle School - Sixth grade, seventh grade and eighth grade
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| Approval is requested. |
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| Pursuant to Education Code 44954, notice of release for temporary employees shall be sent prior to the termination date of each employee’s contract for temporary employee, or prior to June 30, 2015, whichever is earlier. |
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| Approve Release of Temporary Certificated Employees at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. |
Resolution on Release of Temporary Certificated Employees 2015-3
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| The Student Advisors at Manhattan Beach Middle School and the Educational Advisors at Mira Costa High School request that their titles be changed to Guidance Counselor. In the past, not all Educational Advisors at Mira Costa possessed their Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential. Currently, all Educational Advisors (MCHS), Student Advisors (MBMS) At-Risk Counselors, and College and Career Counselors (MCHS) have their PPS credential.
The Student Advisors, Educational Advisors, and At-Risk Counselors provide holistic and proactive services which contribute to each student’s educational, vocational, and personal/social development. They also provide personal crisis counseling for students including referrals to outside agencies regarding substance abuse, depression, suicidal tendencies, child abuse, self-mutilation, eating disorders, anger management, and other areas.
The title Guidance Counselor is an appropriate designation for employees who support students in these capacities. |
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| Approval is recommended. |
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The retirement of Mrs. Ellyn Schneider, Executive Director, Student Services, created a vacancy that needs to be filled for the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Susan Curtis and Mr. Philip Cott are serving part time in the areas of special education and student services, respectively, to fulfill the duties of the position until such time as a permanent replacement can be hired. The attached, revised job description for Executive Director, Student Services, includes the full scope of duties of the position as performed by Mrs. Schneider.
Following approval of the revised job description by the Board, the position of Executive Director, Student Services will be posted. It is expected that the new Executive Director, Student Services will begin on July 1, 2015. |
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Executive Director, Student Services Job Description 030415
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| California Education Code 44256(b) allows the governing board of a school district by resolution to authorize the holder of a multiple subject teaching credential or a standard elementary credential to teach any subject in the departmentalized classes or to a given class or group of students below grade 9, provided that the teacher has completed at least 12 semester units or 6 upper division or graduate units of coursework at an accredited institution in each subject taught. |
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| Approval is recommended. |
Resolution 2015-4: Temporary Assignment for Departmentalized Classes
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| The California Education Code 44258.7(b) allows a full-time teacher who holds a credential in a subject other than physical education to coach a competitive sport for which the students receive physical education credit for one period a day, if the teacher has completed a minimum of 20 clock hours of first aid instruction appropriate to the specific sport. Action by the local governing board is required. |
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| Approval is recommended. |
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| California Education Code 44263 allows the governing board of a school district, by resolution, to authorize the holder of a teaching credential to teach with the teacher's consent a departmentalized class if the teacher has completed eighteen semester units of coursework, or nine semester units of upper division or graduate course work in the subject to be taught. |
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| Approval is recommended. |
Resolution 2015-7: Assignment for Departmentalized Classes
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| One of the provisions of the Williams legislation is that all school districts shall report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all complaints received on a quarterly basis to the County Superintendent of Schools (AB 2727, Education Code Section 35186.d). These reports are due quarterly. |
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| It is recommended the Board of Trustees approve the amended quarterly Williams Reports which are attached. |
Amended Williams Report 1st Quarter 2014
Amended Williams Report 2nd Quarter 2014
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| Dr. Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard |
| In July of 2014, the Board approved an agreement with Chevron Energy Solutions to complete an energy savings project. One component of that project is the installation of a photovoltaic system in the student parking lot at Mira Costa High School, located at the corner of Peck and Artesia. In order to move forward with this project, it is necessary to submit plans for approval with the Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect. The Plan Review Filing Fee for this project has been calculated to be $28,050. |
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DSA Plan Review Application - MCHS Parking Lot Photovoltaics
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| In July 2014, the District issued a Purchase Order for Merchants Landscape Services, Inc., to provide tree trimming and removal services at all locations in the district. However, the Purchase Order amount was incorrectly listed as the amount needed to complete the work at only one location. At this time, a change order is needed to increase the purchase order authorization by $48,484, from $13,955 to $62,440, in order to allow for the expenditures necessary to pay for services completed at all school sites and the District office. |
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Merchants Landscape Services Work Authorizations
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| Attached is the list of candidates and their biographies for CSBA's Delegate Assembly for Region 24. There are six vacancies and six candidates. The ballot must be sent no later than March 16. |
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| Voting is requested. |
CSBA Delegate Assembly Information
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| In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, for those requiring special assistance to access the Board meeting room, to access written documents being discussed at the Board meeting, or to otherwise participate at Board meetings, please contact the Board Secretary, Nancy Bogart, at 310-318-7345. |
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