Page 1 of 24 § 15497. Local Control and Accountability Plan and Annual Update Template.

Introduction:

LEA: Soledad Unified School District Contact Rupi Boyd, Superintendent, [email protected], 831-674-2902 LCAP Year: 2014-2015

The Soledad Unified School District (SUSD) is located in Soledad, California, which is situated in the heart of the rich Salinas Valley, the salad capital of the world. SUSD has a rich history in providing comprehensive educational services to 4,715 pre-school to li11 grade. The demographics of the district indicate the challenges we face in providing the best possible education for all students: Hispanic/ Latino, 96%, White, 2%; Asian, 1 %; American Indian or Alaskan, 04%; Black/African American, 03%. Of these students, 94% qualify for free and reduce lunch program. The English Language Learners population is currently 49 %. Special Education represents 10% and Migrant is .4%. Our graduation rate is 76%. The number of parents without a high school diploma is approximately 34%. The district is comprised of five elementary schools; Jack Franscioni, Rose Ferrero, San Vicente School, Gabilan and Frank Ledesma, one middle school, Main Street Middle; a comprehensive high school, Soledad High and Alternative and Adult Education (Pinnacles High School, Chalone Independent Study High School). The district has enjoyed a steady student growth despite the recent economic downtrend. Due to the continued growth the community passed a $40 Million Dollar Bond to construct a new middle school, which is anticipated, to open in 2018. The district is in year 5 PI and has been making consistent improvement as measured on the state's API but has fallen short on meeting the federal AMAOs in respective subgroups. However, a beacon of light is Frank Ledesma Elementary School, which recently received the States Distinguished School Award and the Federal Title I recognition for sustaining five years of growth and meeting all of the growth targets. The additional resources under LCAP will insure that we provide optimum support to our students to continue making the incremental achievement gains, The LCAP plan is in alignment with District Vision and Mission Statement, as follows:

Vision Statement

Soledad Unified School District students will demonstrate high levels of literacy in all academic fields, use effective thinking and productive organizational skills, show positive and healthy personal and civic responsibility, express the ability to be both independent and cooperative, appreciate diverse cultures, and develop meaningful and rewarding social relationships. Our students will achieve their best and be a source of pride for themselves, their parents, their community, and the world. Page 2 of 24

Mission Statement

The results of the Soledad Unified School District's efforts will be evidenced by:

Students:

Increasing levels of success on standards based achievement measures, prepare students for college and career and ensuring with proficient skills to navigate the digitally driven global economy.

Staff:

Employ and retain administrators, teachers and support staff who are highly-qualified, dedicated, and effective, hold themselves and students to high personal and academic expectations and demonstrate continuous self improvement that drives program and student success.

Educational Program:

Provide a vigorous, high-quality, engaging and targeted educational program that prepares our diverse students to meet or exceed district Rnd stRte stRndRrd s, Rnd stRte Rnd mtionRl performance targets that teaches the skills to inspire students to be life-long learners, and supports success in higher education, employment, citizenship, and family life.

Facilities, equipment, and materials:

Provide safe and secure facilities that are clean and well-maintained, well-planned and state-of-the-art; with a sufficient number of current textbooks and instructional materials that are aligned to standards.

Learning environment:

Maintain a learning environment that is caring, nurturing, and positive, and demonstrates trust, respect, and tolerance among all the schools' stakeholders.

Strategic partnerships:

Establish and maintain partnerships with community, business, government leaders, and post secondary institutions that secure and maximize resources and talents. Paae 3 of24 Local Control and Accountability Plan and Annual Update Template

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and annual update template shall be used to provide details regarding local educational agencies' (LEAs) actions and expenditures to support pupil outcomes and overall performance pursuant to Education Code sections 52060, 52066, 47605, 47605.5, and 47606.5.

For school districts, pursuant to Education Code section 52060, the LCAP must describe,for the school district and each school within the district, goals and specific actions to achieve those goals for all pupils and each subgroup ofpupils identified in Education Code section 52052, including pupils with disabilities, for each of the state priorities and any locally identified priorities.

For county offices ofeducation, pursuant to Education Code section 52066, the LCAP must describe, for each county office ofeducation-operated school and program, goals and specific actions to achieve those goals for all pupils and each subgroup ofpupils identified in Education Code section 52052, including pupils with disabilities, who are funded through the county office of education Local Control Funding Formula as identified in Education Code section 2574 (pupils attending juvenile court schools, on probation or parole, or mandatorily expelled) for each of the state priorities and any locally identified priorities. School districts and county offices of education may additionally coordinate and describe in their LCAPs services provided to pupils funded by a school district but attending county-operated schools and programs, including special education programs.

Charter schools, pursuant to Education Code sections 47605, 47605.5, and 47606.5, must describe goals and specific actions to achieve those goals for all pupils and each subgroup ofpupils identified in Education Code section 52052, including pupils with disabilities, for each of the state priorities as applicable and any locally identified priorities. For charter schools, the inclusion and description ofgoals for state priorities in the LCAP may be modified to meet the grade levels served and the nature of the programs provided, including modifications to reflect only the statutory requirements explicitly applicable to charter schools in the Education Code.

The LCAP is intended to be a comprehensive planning tool. LEAs may reference and describe actions and expenditures in other plans and funded by a variety of other fund sources when detailing goals, actions, and expenditures related to the state and local priorities. LCAPs must be consistent with school plans submitted pursuant to Education Code section 64001. The information contained in the LCAP, or annual update, may be supplemented by information contained in other plans (including the LEA plan pursuant to Section 1112 ofSubpart 1 ofPart A of Title I ofPublic Law 107-110) that are incorporated or referenced as relevant in this document.

For each section of the template, LEAs should comply with instructions and use the guiding questions as prompts (but not limits) for completing the information as required by statute. Guiding questions do not require separate narrative responses. Data referenced in the LCAP must be consistent with the school accountability report card where appropriate. LEAs may resize pages or attach additional pages as necessary to facilitate completion oftheLCAP.

State Priorities The state priorities listed in Education Code sections 52060 and 52066 can be categorized as specified below for planning pwposes, however, school districts and county offices of education must address each of the state priorities in their LCAP. Charter schools must address the priorities in Education Code section 52060(d) that apply to the grade levels served, or the nature ofthe program operated, by the charter school.

A. Conditions o(Learning: Pa e 4 of 24 Basic: degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned pursuant to Education Code section 44258.9, and fully credentialed in the subject areas and for the pupils they are teaching; pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials pursuant to Education Code section 60119; and school facilities are maintained in good repair pursuant to Education Code section 17002(d). (Priority 1)

Implementation ofState Standards: implementation ofacademic content and pe1formance standards adopted by the state board for all pupils, including English learners. (Priority 2)

Course access: pupil enrollment in a broad course ofstudy that includes all ofthe subject areas described in Education Code section 51210 and subdivisions (a) to (i), inclusive, ofSection 51220, as applicable. (Priority 7)

Expelled pupils (for county offices of education only): coordination of instruction ofexpe lled pupils pursuant to Education Code section 48926. (Priority 9)

Foster youth (for county offices of education only): coordination ofservices, including working with the county child welfare agency to share information, responding to the needs of the juvenile court system, and ensuring transfer ofhealth and education records. (Priority 1 OJ

B. Pupil Outcomes: Pupil achievement: pe1formance on standardized tests, score on Academic Pe1formance Index, share ofpupils that are college and career ready, share ofEnglish leamers that become English proficient, English learner reclassification rate, share ofpupils that pass Advanced Placement exams with 3 or higher, share ofpupils determined prepared for college by the Early Assessment Program. (Priority 4)

Other pupil outcomes: pupil outcomes in the subject areas described in Education Code section 51210 and subdivisions (a) to (i), inclusive, ofEducation Code section 51220, as applicable. (Priority 8)

C. Engagement: Parent involvement: efforts to seek parent input in decision making, promotion ofparent participation in programs for unduplicated pipits and special need subgroups. (Priority 3)

Pupil engagement: school attendance rates, chronic absenteeism rates, middle school dropout rates, high school dropout rates, high school graduations rates. (Priority 5)

School climate: pupil suspension rates, pupil expulsion rates, other local measures including swveys ofpupils, parents and teachers on the sense ofsafety and school connectedness. (Priority 6)

Section 1: Stakeholder Engagement Meaningful engagement ofparents, pupils, and other stakeholders, including those representing the subgroups identified in Education Code section 52052, is critical to the LCAP and budget process. Education Code sections 52062 and 52063 specify the minimum requirements for school districts; Education Code sections 52068 and 52069 specify the minimum requirements for county offices ofeducation, and Education Code section 47606.5 specifies the minimum requirements for charter schools. In addition, Education Code section 48985 specifies the requirements for translation ofdocuments . Instructions: Describe the process used to engage parents, pupils, and the community and how this engagement contributed to development of the LCAP or annual update. Note that the LEA's goals related to the state priority of parental involvement are to be described separately in Section 2, and the related actions and expenditures are to be described in Section 3. Page 5 of 24 Guiding Questions:

1) How have parents, community members, pupils, local bargaining units, and other stakeholders (e.g., LEA personnel, county child welfare agencies, county office of education foster youth services programs, court-appointed special advocates, foster youth, foster parents, education rights holders and other foster youth stakeholders, English learner parents, community organizations representing English learners, and others as appropriate) been engaged and involved in developing, reviewing, and supporting implementation of the LCAP? 2) How have stakeholders been included in the LEA's process in a timely manner to allow for engagement in the development of the LCAP? 3) What information (e.g., quantitative and qualitative data/metrics) was made available to stakeholders related to the state priorities and used by the LEA to inform the LCAP goal setting process? 4) What changes, if any, were made in the LCAP prior to adoption as a result of written comments or other feedback received by the LEA through any of the LEA's engagement processes? 5) What specific actions were taken to meet statutory requirements for stakeholder engagement pursuant to Education Code sections 52062, 52068, and 47606.5, including engagement with representative parents of pupils identified in Education Code section 42238.01? 6) In the annual update, how has the involvement of these stakeholders supported improved outcomes for pupils related to the state priorities?

Involvement Process Impact on LCAP SUSD used multiple channels, venues and technology to engage with Based on staff and community meetings, organized internally or through our community of stakeholders. The District's efforts began in conmrnnity partners, the District has identified common recmTing themes, November 2013 with a series of meetings at school site and which are identified below. These themes are reflected in the goals, action/services and investments of the District. Common themes included: community wide. In addition, an online survey was available via Differentiated support for the Conm1011 Core State Standards district website to solicit input. (The meeting dates can be found in • (CCSS) initiative, the addendum). Increase the reclassification rate of English Learners, SUSD administrators hosted on-going meetings at the school sites. • Effective teacher support and evaluation, Additional meetings were held within the community with a variety • Availability of instructional materials and adequate facilities, of stakeholders. The meetings were supplemented with online • Increasing academic and social-emotional counselors and survey. A list of the meetings is attached as an appendix to this • other supp01t personnel document. • Expansion of targeted support services for foster youth, Increased communication with and training for parents, and Information/Input Sessions: From November 2013 to June 11, 2014 • • College and career readiness for all students . Board of Education Meetings & Board Retreat Raw data is available and attached in the appendix. School Site Staff Meetings Soledad Rotary Meeting Soledad Chamber Meetings • The top budget priorities ranked in descending order of priority School Site Parent & Community as identified by respondents at the Town Halls and online Parent Advisory Committee survey: Student Advisory Committee • Increase employee salaries, District English Leamer Advisory Committee • Expand CTE education, Migrant Advisory Committee • Direct funds to schools, Labor Partner meetings • Reduce class sizes, Online Surveys • Increase counselors Paae 6 of 24 Involvement Process Impact on LCAP Curriculum Council • Increase the number of school-level support positions, Career Technical Education Advisory Committee • Increase funding for the arts, • Expand summer school to include middle and elementary SUSD used the following quantitative data for the goal setting process: schools, attendance rate, suspension rate, expulsion rate, graduation rate, and • Increase High School FTE's. Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP) completion rate, A-G Progress The priorities identified above are included in the District's budget and Monitoring data, instructional materials use rate, facility inspection investments for targeted student populations are identified on subsequent data, CST ELA proficiency rate, CST math proficiency rate, English pages of this document. Leamer reclassification rate, Long Term English Leamer rate, course enrollment data, and survey data. Specifically, the following LCFF investment priorities reflect the feedback received from stakeholders and student data, and are tied to the academic data and needs of our students. Investments are further detailed in subsequent pages. • Foster, migrant and homeless youth • English learners • School climate and student engagement • Students with disabilities • Provide more budget autonomy to schools • Inc rease support fo r new teachers (BTSA) due to high teacher turnover • Increase parent engagement • Increase technology use at all schools (software and hardware) • Focus on elementary arts, and full time counselors • Focus on Middle and High School English Language Arts, Mathematics and Electives/CTE

Section 2: Goals and Progress Indicators

For school districts, Education Code sections 52060 and 52061, for county offices ofe ducation, Education Code sections 52066 and 52067, and for charter schools, Education Code section 47606.5 require(s) th e LCAP to include a description of th e annual goals, for all pupils and each subgroup ofpupils, for each state priority and any local priorities and require th e annual update to include a review ofprogress towards the goals and describe any changes to the goals.

Instructions: Describe annual goals and expected and actual progress toward meeting goals. This section must include specifics projected for the applicable term of the LCAP, and in each annual update year, a review of progress made in the past fiscal year based on an identified metric. Charter schools may adjust the chart below to align with the term of the charter school's budget that is submitted to the school's authorizer pursuant to Education Code section 47604.33 . The metrics may be quantitative or qualitative, although LEAs must, at minimum, use the specific metrics that statute explicitly references as required elements for measuring progress within a particular state priority area. Goals must address each of the state priorities and any additional local priorities; however, one goal may address multiple priorities. The LEA may identify which school sites and subgroups have the same goals, and group and describe those goals together. The LEA may also Page 7 of 24 indicate those goals that are not applicable to a specific subgroup or school site. The goals must reflect outcomes for all pupils and include specific goals for school sites and specific subgroups, including pupils with disabilities, both at the LEA level and, where applicable, at the school site level. To facilitate alignment between the LCAP and school plans, the LCAP shall identify and incorporate school-specific goals related to the state and local priorities from the school plans submitted pursuant to Education Code section 64001. Furthermore, the LCAP should be shared with, and input requested from, school site-level advisory groups (e.g., school site councils, English Leamer Advisory Councils, pupil advisory groups, etc.) to facilitate alignment between school-site and district-level goals and actions. An LEA may incorporate or reference actions described in other plans that are being undertaken to meet the goal.

Guiding Questions:

1) What are the LEA's goal(s) to address state priorities related to "Conditions of Leaming"? 2) What are the LEA's goal(s) to address state priorities related to "Pupil Outcomes"? 3) What are the LEA's goal(s) to address state priorities related to "Engagement" (e.g., pupil and parent)? 4) What are the LEA's goal(s) to address locally-identified priorities? 5) How have the unique needs of individual school sites been evaluated to inform the development of meaningful district and/or individual school site goals (e.g., input from site level advisory groups, staff, parents, community, pupils; review of school level plans; in-depth school level data analysis, etc.)? 6) What are the unique goals for subgroups as defined in Education Code sections 42238.01 and 52052 that are different from the LEA's goals for all pupils? 7) What are the specific predicted outcomes/metrics/noticeable changes associated with each of the goals annually and over the term of the LCAP? 8) What info rmation (e.g., quantitative and qualitati ve data/metrics) was considered/reviewed to develop goals to add ress each state or local priority and/or to review progress toward goals in the annual update? 9) What information was considered/reviewed for individual school sites? 10) What information was considered/reviewed for subgroups identified in Education Code section 52052? 11) In the annual update, what changes/progress have been realized and how do these compare to changes/progress predicted? What modifications are being made to the LCAP as a result of this compa1ison?

Local SUSD Priorities 1. Eliminate the opportunity gap: A core belief of SUSD is also the first pillar of our mission statement: to eliminate the opportunity gap. The Oachievement gap is a manifestation of the oppo1tunity gap; therefore, as adults in the system, it is incumbent upon us to eliminate inequities in the Osystem that limit students' access to quality instruction and oppo11unities to succeed.

2. 21stCentur y skills for all students and Five shifts in common core: 21 st Century Skills defines these skills as the "5Cs": critical thinking, creative Dthinking, communication, collaboration, and citizenship with a global mindset. The five shifts are: 1. High Level Text Based Discussion, 2. Focus on Process, Not Just Content, 3. Create Assignments for Real Audience with Real Purpose, 4. Teach Argument not Persuasion, 5.lncrease text Complexity 3. High quality staff: The "Basic" state priority requires that teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the subject areas and for the Dpupils they are teaching. SUSD believes in a higher standard for our teachers; all staff must meet a set of performance criteria leading to the best Doutcomes for all students. 4. Resource allocation based on demonstrated student need: SUSD believes that equity does not mean equal distribution ofresources; rather, we Dmust allocate resources based on need to ensure all students equitably achieve. Though not explicitly stated as a state priority, this concept is at the Dcore of the Local Control Funding Fonnula administered by the state. 5. Efficient and effective practices: SUSD believes all systems, processes and practices must exhibit best-in-class performance and continuous D improvement. Page 8 of 24 6. Results-driven accountability: SUSD recognizes that effective implementation of all strategies requires a system of accountability that measures Dresults and provides support for all school sites to meet high levels of performance.

Goals What will be different/improved for students? Related State Annual (based on identified metric) and Local Identified Need Update: and Metric Priorities Applicable Pupil School(s) Analysis of LCAPYEAR Description of Goal Year 2: 2015-16 Year 3: 2016-17 Subgroups Affected Progress Year 1: 2014-15

Need: Goal 1. Increase Four year 7-12th Conditions for To increase number of graduation rate with Graduation rate for grade 83 .7% 85.3% 86.8% 88 .1% learning students who college and career All student Schools 1-Basic services successfully enter and readiness for all (including RFEP) (secondar 2- complete high school students. and each significant y Implementation college and career subgroup including schools) of standardsD ready. Priority Strategies: but not limited to: 7-Course 1.1 School redesign: access D Metrics: Rethink our school Low Socio- 4 year cohort strn ctmes, time and economicall y Pupil graduation rate, A-G space to inspire disadvantage 83 .8% 85.42% 86.9% 88.2% outcomesD completion rates, students and provide students 4-Pupil Alternate Cun-iculum personalized and achievement Rate, AP transformational English Learners 8-0ther pupil Achievement, IGP learning experiences (EL) 75.8% 78.22% 80.4% 82.4% outcomes Completion rate, On- and college and career track to graduate pathways for high monitoring, CAHSEE school students. Foster Youth Baseline Increase 5% Increase by 5% Increase by 5% Test Results data 2014- 1.2 High quality 15 staff: SUSD will Students with attract, recruit, Disabilities 83.3% 84.97% 86.5% 87.9% support and retain a highly effective and Latino diverse workforce 83 .9% 85.51% 87% 88.3%

1.3 Systematic A-G Completion Collect instructional rate for all students Baseline Increase by 5% Increase by 5% Increase by 5% framework: and each significant data for for each school for each school for each school Implement a highly subgroup each school and each and each and each structured process for and each significant significant significant teaching which significant subgroup subgroup subgroup responds to student subgroup p aqe 9 0 f 24 Goals What will be different/improved for students? Related State Annual (based on identified metric) and Local Identified Need Update: and Metric Priorities Applicable Pupil School(s) Analysis of LCAP YEAR Description of Goal Year 2: 2015-16 Year 3: 2016-17 Subgroups Affected Progress Year 1: 2014-15

learning in real time (14-15) Need: Goal 2 - Proficiency All student and All Implementation Implementation Implementation Conditions for Current academic For ALL: each significant Schools goals: goals: goals: learning programs are subgroup including and each 1-Basic services inconsistent in SUSD will provide a but not limited to: sub- 2.1: Redesign 2.1: Continue to Strategies and 2- quality/delivery, do high quality and groups secondary refine IDTs & outcomes to be Implementation not align to new comprehensive Low Socio- schools to Pathways at the reviewed and of standardsD standards, and instructional program economically implement secondary revised based on 7-Course perpetuate a persistent disadvantage college and schools to progress access D opportunity gap for Priority Strategies students career pathways achieve our student transformational Pupil 2.1 School redesign: English Learners 2.3: 100% of student impact; outcomesD Rethink our school (EL) teachers 4-Pupil Metrics: structures, time and implementing 2.3: Support achievement space to inspire Reclassified Full instructional teachers in 8-0ther pupil Quarterly District students and provide English Proficient framework with instructional outcomes periodic assessment to personalized and Students (RFEP) quality framework monitor student transformational implementation progress K-8. learning experiences Faster Youth 2.5: Full via coaching and implementation meaningful K-12 All English 2.2 Systematic Students with of CCSS units/ feedback, Learners making instructional Disabilities NWEA resulting in yearly progress framework: assessments with improved (AMAOl), English Implement a highly Latino quality (ELA/ classroom Learners achieving structured process for Math) teaching proficiency in English teaching which (AMA02), responds to student 2.2 & 2.4: 2.5: Incorporate Reclassification Rate, learning in real tin1e Complete CCSS tenets, CEDLT Scores research and rigorous and 2.3 Common Core planning to relevant 21st high school-- implementation: transform this century skills into CAHSEE Test Implement new K-12 area; continue all curricular Results, national standards that existing activities areas ensure all students and improve attain deeper effectiveness 2.2 & 2.4: knowledge and skills where possible Outcomes to be DAdditional developed based strategies on 14- 15 p aqe 10 0 f 24 Goals What will be different/improved for students? Related State Annual (based on identified metric) and Local Identified Need Update: and Metric Priorities Applicable Pupil School(s) Analysis of LCAPYEAR Description of Goal Year 2: 2015-16 Year 3: 2016-17 Subgroups Affected Progress Year 1: 2014-15

(Implementation planning goals to be refined in LCAP Annual Update)

Additional Strategies

2.4 Intervention and Denrichment: Identify instructional needs of all students, including those behind and ahead of grade level, and provide an effective response to help achieve fu ll potential

2.5 Comprehensive assessment: Continuous checks for understanding that drive instruction and summative assessments that align to CCSS

Need: Goal 3 - Research- ALL All Implementation Implementation Implementation Conditions for SUSD currently does based accountability Schools goals: goals: goals: learning not employ a and support: Since this strategy and each 1-Basic services systematic progress to impacts the adults sub- 3.1: All programs 3.1: All programs Strategies and evaluate practices for SUSD will in the system groups and practices and practices outcomes to be Pupil efficiency and demonstrate effective, (teachers, continuously continuously reviewed and outcomesD effectiveness. Further, efficient and administrators, refined to refined to revised based 4-Pupil accountability exemplary practices support staff), the maximize student maximize student progress achievement systems have been in all divisions, impact on students support. support. 8-0ther pupil solely dependent on departments, and is indirect but outcomes lagging measures, schools. universal 3.2: Develop a 3.2: Refine and therefore preventing tiered system of strengthen EngagementD Paqe 11 of24 Goals What will be different/improved for students? Related State Annual Identified Need (based on identified metric) and Local Update: and Metric Priorities App licable Pupil School(s} Analysis of LCAP YEAR Description of Goal Year 2: 2015-16 Year 3: 2016-17 Subgroups Affected Progress Year 1: 2014-15 meaningful real- time Priority strategies for accountability methods for 3-Parent reporting and analysis 14-15: and support; supporting involvement to improve student implement a clear schools and 5-Pupil outcomes. 3.1 - Efficient and communication providing engagement effective practices: system for all accountability to 6-School SUSD metrics: Apply best practices stakeholders. student climate from other sectors to performance. Efficiency and improve all SUSD In addition, effectiveness processes Design systems measures specific to to collect each process 3.2 - System of baseline data on accountability: attendance, Measurable gains in Design and suspension, and student performance implement a results- expulsion for and attendance within driven accountability clear the school year and support system communication that transparently system for all highlights areas of stakeholders. improvement in student achievement, attendance, suspension and expulsion

Need: Goal 4. Community ALL Every Implementation Implementation Implementation Conditions for To increase the and Family School goals: goals: goals: Strategies learning number of parents to supports: SUSD will 4.2: Since this And all and outcomes to 1-Basic services support learning at ensure students, staff, strategy impacts the significa be reviewed and 2- home and school. parents and the adults in the system nt sub- revised based Implementation community are both (teachers, groups progress of standardsD Metric: satisfied and engaged administrators, 7-Course support staff), the 4.1: Data will be 4 .1: Increase 4.1 :Increase access D School Experience Priority strategies for impact on students collected on attendances by attendances by Survey, Parent 14-15: is indirect but attendance to 5% of students 5% of students Pupil academic workshops, universal create a baseline who have who have outcomesD parent event 4.1 - Student for 2014-2015 on attendance of attendance of 4-Pupil p aqe 12 0 f24 Goals What will be different/improved for students? Related State Annual (based on identified metric) and Local Identified Need Update: and Metric Priorities Applicable Pupil School(s) Analysis of LCAPYEAR Description of Goal Year 2: 2015-16 Year 3: 2016-17 Subgroups Affected Progress Year 1: 2014-15 attendance, workshop Engagement: Design 4.1 & 4.3: Targets % of students than 96%. than 96%. achievement evaluations, and implement high-risk students attending school 8-0ther pupil responsive process who demonstrate 96% of the time. Decrease Decrease outcomes that ensures student socio-emotional, suspensions and suspensions and satisfaction and behavioral and/or 4.2: Clear expulsion by 5% expulsion by 5% EngagementD engagement through health needs improvements in school wide and school wide and 3-Parent surveys and daily satisfaction and each significant each significant involvement attendance, monthly 4.4: Targets engagement subgroup subgroup 5-Pupil suspension and families that are compared to engagement expulsion. historically baseline data 6-School underrepresented in climate 4.2 - Employee the school 4.3, 4.4 & 4.5: 4.2: In crease 4.2: In crease engagement: Design community (e.g. , Complete 10% of all 10% of all and implement low income, non- research and employees report employees report responsive process English speaking) planning to high levels of job high levels of job that ensures employee transform these sa tisfaction and sa ti sfaction and satisfaction and 4.5: ALL students area; continue engagement as engagement as engagement existing activities evidenced by the evidenced by the and improve SUSD Staff SUSD Staff Additional strategies effectiveness Climate Survey. Climate Survey. where possible

4.3 - Coherent 4.3, 4.4 & 4.5: system of support: A Outcomes to be support system that developed based identifies and on 14-15 responds to at-risk planning students' socio- emotional, behavioral and health needs

4.4 - Parent engagement: Build capacity of staff and increase opportunities for families to advocate for their Paae 13 of24 Goals What will be different/improved for students? Re lated State Annual Identified Need (based on identified metric) and Loca l Update: and M etric Pri oriti es Applicable Pupil School(s) Analysis of LCAPYEAR Description of Goal Year 2: 2015-16 Year 3: 2016-17 Subgroups Affected Progress Year 1: 2014-15

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4.5 - Community partnerships: Activities and partnerships with industry, government and other organizations to build and reinforce 21 stcentury skills for our students

Need: Goal 5-High ALL ALL Implementation Implementation Implementation Conditions for Need: CmTent Quality Staff: goals: goals: goals: learning workforce Since this strategy 1-Basic inconsistent in SUSD will attract, impacts the adults 4.1: New 4.1: New 4.1: New servicesD quality, evaluation recruit, support and in the system recruitment and recruitment and recruitment and system delivers retain a highly (teachers, induction process induction process induction process Local priorities undifferentiated effective and diverse administrators, developed fully fully results, professional workforce support staff), the implemented; all implemented; all High quality growth opportunities impact on students 4.2: New newly hired newly hired staff are limited and Priority strategies: is indirect but evaluation and teachers will teachers will unsupported universal compensation meet or exceed meet or exceed 5.1 - Recruitment process SUSD criteria SUSD criteria Metrics: and induction: Fully implemented in implement a new and Implementation SUSD for 4.2: Evaluation 4.2: Evaluation Create a Metrics to improve system for goals: Principals and and and determine how many recruiting, hiring and Teachers; compensation compensation teachers: induction 4.1: New negotiated system refined system refined recruitment and agreement with and implemented and implemented • Rate of teacher 5.2 - Professional induction process classified with fidelity for with fidelity for misassignment growth and fully implemented; bargaining units Principals and Principals and evaluation system: all newly hired for new Teachers Teachers • Rate of teachers Design and teachers will meet evaluation Dwithout full implement a or exceed SUSD system Metrics TBD Metrics TBD credential professional growth criteria based on data based on data system for all p aqe 14 0 f24 Goals What will be different/improved for students? Related State Annual Identified Need (based on identified metric) and Local Update: and Metric Priorities Applicable Pupil School(s) Analysis of LCAPYEAR Description of Goal Year 2: 2015-16 Year 3: 2016-17 Subgroups Affected Progress Year 1: 2014-15

• Teacher evaluation employees to sustain 4.2: Evaluation and Metrics: from 2014-2015 from 2014-2015 outcomes and improve compensation performance, system refined and Baseline to be • Retention of including effective implemented with established in teachers who meet evaluation tools, fidelity for 2014-15 standard recognition for high Principals and performance, support Teachers LCAP targets for low performance will be based on and career pathways Metrics TBD based baseline data on data from 2014- from 2014-2015 2015 • Teacher misassignment

• Teachers without fu ll credential

Section 3: Actions, Services, and Expenditures

For school districts, Education Code sections 52060 and 52061, for county offices of education, Education Code sections 52066 and 52067, and for charter schools, Education Code section 47606.5 require the LCAP to include a description of the specific actions an LEA will take to meet the goals identified. Additionally Education Code section 52604 requires a listing and description of the expenditures required to implement the specific actions.

Instructions: Identify annual actions to be performed to meet the goals described in Section 2, and describe expenditures to implement each action, and where these expenditures can be found in the LEA's budget. Actions may describe a group of services that are implemented to achieve identified goals. The actions and expenditures must reflect details within a goal for the specific subgroups identified in Education Code section 52052, including pupils with disabilities, and for specific school sites as applicable. In describing the actions and expenditures that will serve low-income, English learner, and/or foster youth pupils as defined in Education Code section 42238.01, the LEA must identify whether supplemental and concentration funds are used in a districtwide, schoolwide, countywide, or charterwide manner. In the annual update, the LEA must describe any changes to actions as a result of a review of progress. The LEA must reference all fund sources used to support actions and services. Expenditures must be classified using the California School Accounting Manual as required by Education Code sections 52061, 52067, and 47606.5. Page 15 of24 Guiding Questions:

1) What actions/services will be provided to all pupils, to subgroups of pupils identified pursuant to Education Code section 52052, to specific school sites, to English learners, to low-income pupils, and/or to foster youth to achieve goals identified in the LCAP? 2) How do these actions/services link to identified goals and performance indicators? 3) What expenditures support changes to actions/services as a result of the goal identified? Where can these expenditures be found in the LEA's budget? 4) In the annual update, how have the actions/services addressed the needs of all pupils and did the provisions of those services result in the desired outcomes? 5) In the annual update, how have the actions/services addressed the needs of all subgroups of pupils identified pursuant to Education Code section 52052, including, but not limited to, English learners, low-income pupils, and foster youth; and did the provision of those actions/services result in the desired outcomes? 6) In the annual update, how have the actions/services addressed the identified needs and goals of specific school sites and did the provision of those actions/services result in the desired outcomes? 7) In the annual update, what changes in actions, services, and expenditures have been made as a result of reviewing past progress and/or changes to goals?

A. What annual actions, and the LEA may include any services that support these actions, are to be performed to meet the goals described in Section 2 for ALL pupils and the goals specifically for subgroups of pupils identified in Education Code section 52052 but not listed in Table 3B below (e .g., Ethnic subgroups and pupils with disabilities)? List and describe expenditures for each fiscal year implementing these actions, including where these expenditures can be found in the LEA's budget.

Related What actions are performed or services State Annual provided in each year? What are the and Update: anticipated expenditures for each Level of Goal Local Review of action? Actions and Services Service (From Section 2) Prioritie actions/ LCAPYEAR Services Year 2: Year 3: s Year 1: 2014- 2015-16 2016-17 (From 15 Section 2) Goal 1. Increase l, 2, 4, 7, Strategy 1.1 (High priority): LEA-Wide, NIA graduation rate for all 8 Each school, students who are college --Implement school redesign concepts at Main and each and career pathways. Middle (increase elective offering & significant $434,000 $590,000 $780,000 Interdisciplinary teams) & Soledad High (College subgroup (LCFF SIC) (LCFF SIC) (LCFF and Career Pathways) SIC) Goal 2- Proficiency For ALL:

SUSD will provide a high Differentiated $1 ,620,000 $1,700,000 Page 16 of24 Related What actions are performed or services State Annual provided in each year? What are the and Update: anticipated expenditures for each Level of Goal Local Review of action? Actions and Se rvices Service (From Section 2) Prioritie actions/ LCAP YEAR Se rvices Year 2: Year 3: s Year 1: 2014- (From 2015-16 2016-17 15 Section 2) quality and Strategies 1.3 & 1.5 (High priority): based on student (LCFF SIC) (LCFF SIC) $1 ,785,000 comprehensive need (LCFF instructional program --Reduce Class size for TK-3 to meet state SIC) requirements. Priority strategies: --Teachers in every classroom implementing the Strategy 1.1 - School instructional framework and CCSS with quality redesign: Rethink our (every classroom teacher) school structures, time and space to inspire --Administrators at every school site ensuring students and provide implementation of the instructional framework and $250,000 $520,000 personalized and CCSS in every classroom (LCFF SIC) (LCFF SIC) meaningful learning $770,000 --Phase 1 schools: Site-based learning directors to experiences (LCFF support teachers in 0 implementation of the SIC) Strategy 1.3 - instructional framework and CCSS (Frank $125,000 $125,000 Systematic instructional Ledesma & Jack Francisoni) (LCFF SIC) (LCFF SIC) framework: Implement a highly structured process --District-level Director of Teaching and learning $125,000 for teaching which to oversee CCSS-aligned content Odevelopment (LCFF and provide training content and materials aligned responds to student SIC) understanding in real to CCSS 0 time $100,000 $100,000 Strategy 1.2 (LCFF SIC) (LCFF SIC) Strategy 1.5 - Common --Strategic Professional Development for Teachers Core implementation: and support staff to ensure Special Education Implement newK-12 $200,000 $225,000 $100,000 students receive services as identified in their national standards that (LCFF SIC) (LCFF SIC) (LCFF Individual Education Plans ensure all students attain $750,000 $775,000 SIC) deeper knowledge and (GF BASE) (GF BASE) --Alternative pathways including modified skills graduation requirements (Foster and Homeless "'( outh) to create flexibility for credit Orecovery, $275,000 DAdditional strategies (LCFF mtervention and enrichment so students can reach 0 (Implementation goals academic goals. Programs include alternative SIC) to be refined in LCAP $800,000 classrooms, credit recovery, independent study, (GF p aQe 17 0 f 24 Related What actions are performed or services State Annual provided in each year? What are the and Update: anticipated expenditures for each Level of Goal Local Review of action? Actions and Services Service (From Section 2) Prioritie actions/ LCAPYEAR Services Year 2: Year 3: s Year 1: 2014- (From 2015-16 2016-17 15 Section 2) Annual Update) and continuation schools, etc., (Community $420,000 $500,000 BASE) Education Center - Pinnacles & independent study (LCFF S/C) (LCFF S/C) Strategy 1.2 - and Soledad High School) Intervention D and enrichment: Identify --Site-based counselors to provide academic and instructional needs of all social emotional support including post-secondary $795,000 $834,000 students, including those options for students TK-lih grade. (LCFF S/C) (LCFF S/C) behind and ahead of $525,000 grade level, and provide --District wide Interventions coordinator, Site- (LCFF an effective response to level Family Coordinators and liaisons focused on ACES ACES S/C) help achieve full specific subgroups (ELLs, Foster Youth, Homeless GRANT GRANT potential Students)

Strategy 1.4 - --After school programs to provide additional $300,000 $500,000 $875,000 Comprehensive interventions D(Elementaiy only) (LCFF S/C) (LCFF S/C) (LCFF assessment: Continuous S/C) checks for understanding --Adaptive on line learning software programs to that drive instruction and provide personalized D interventions, create $100,00 $125,000 summative assessments flexibility for credit recovery, intervention and (GF BASE) (GF BASE) ACES that align to CCSS enrichment while teaching students digital literacy; GRANT (includes hardware) $9500 $9500 --AP enrollment of high potential students from (GF BASE) (GF BASE) $700,000 target subgroups D (LCFF S/C) --Monterey County's District Attorney's Truancy $18,000 $18,000 Abatement program Student attendance review (GF BASE) (GF BASE) board (SARB) $200,000 $200,000 $150,000 (Fed Grant) (Fed Grant) (GF BASE) --Attendance Improvement Program incentives --K-12 Migrant Programs to support our migrant $50,000 $75,000 students. (LCFF S/C) (LCFF S/C) $9500 (GF Strategy 1.4 BASE) $500,000 $500,000 Paae 18 of24 Related What actions are performed or services State Annual provided in each year? What are the Update: anticipated expenditures for each and Level of Goal Review of action? Local Actions and Services Service {From Section 2) actions/ Prioritie LCAPYEAR Services Year 2: Year 3: s Year 1: 2014- 2015-16 2016-17 (From 15 Section 2) --State-mandated and district level assessments, (Common (LCFF SIC) including placement assessments/criteria and Core Funds) $18,000 progress monitoring assessments (ex. NWEA, $50,000 (GF illuminate) $50,000 (GF Base) BASE) (GF Base) $200,000 --Teams of teachers to create and revise CCSS- (Fed Grant) aligned assessments (Substitutes or additional pay)

--Hardware for assessment administration $100,000 (LCFF SIC)

$500,000 (LCFF SIC)

$50,000 (GF Base) Goal 3 - Research- 1, 2, 4, 7, Strategy 3.1 LEA-Wide, based accountability 8 Each school, and support: SUSD will --Each department to evaluate existing processes, and each demonstrate effective, research best- practices, identify opportunities for significant efficient and exemplary improvement, and implement solutions subgroup practices in all divisions, departments, and schools. Strategy 3.2 Differentiated Priority strategies for 14- --Staff to develop and implement a replicable based on student 15: process for improving Key Performance Measures (i.e., OpStat, a system of support and 3.1 - Efficient and accountability where school teams perform root effective practices: cause analysis on student performance data, Apply best practices from develop plans to improve, closely monitor other sectors to improve progress, and report to district leadership 3-4 times p aqe 19 0 f 24 Related What actions are performed or services State Annual provided in each year? What are the and Update: anticipated expenditures for each Level of Goal Local Review of action? Actions and Services Service (From Section 2} Prioritie actions/ LCAP YEAR Services Year 2: Year 3: s Year 1: 2014- (From 2015-16 2016-17 15 Section 2) all SUSD processes per year)

3.2 - System of --Staff to develop and implement a transparent accountability: Design system of accountability for school performance and implement a results- $50,000 $75,000 $100,000 driven accountability and --Data monitoring system with individual and pre- (LCFF S/C) (LCFF S/C) (LCFF support system that created reports and assessments aligned to the S/C) transparently highlights Common Core State Standards in ELA and areas of improvement Mathematics to drive teacher instruction (ex. Illuminate, Aries, etc.,)

Goal 4- Community 1, 2, 4, 7, Strategy 4.4 LEA-\Vide, and Family supports: 8 Each school, SUSD will ensure D DRedesign annual climate survey administered and each $2000 $2000 $2000 students, staff, parents to all students, parents and staff members to collect significant (LCFF S/C) (LCFF S/C) (LCFF S/C) and the community are baseline data on engagement, safety and job subgroup informed, satisfied and satisfaction engaged Strategy 4.1 Differentiated Priority strategies for 14- based on student 15: --Guidance and academic counselors, parent Encumbered Encumbered Encumbere liaisons, to provide targeted intervention support to in Goal 1 in Goal 1 din Goal 1 Strategy 4.4 - Employee students engagement: Design and implement a responsive --Dedicated District wide intervention specialist to process that ensures partner with community organizations to provide Encumbered Encumbered Encumbere employee satisfaction and School mental health services, and educationally in Goal 1 in Goal 1 din Goal 1 engagement related Counseling support groups

Additional strategies $550,000 $550,000 $550,000 --Transportation for students based on need (GF Base) (GF Base) (GF Base) (Implementation goals to be refined in LCAP $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 --Site-based health assistant to identify and handle Paae 20 of 24 Related What actions are performed or services State Annual provided in each year? What are the Update: anticipated expenditures for each and Level of Goal Review of action? Local Actions and Services Service (From Section 2) actions/ Prioritie LCAPYEAR Services Year 2: Year 3: s Year 1: 2014- 2015-16 2016-17 (From 15 Section 2) Annual Update) health Dissues {GF Base) (GF Base) (GF Base)

Strategy 4.1 - Coherent --Programs and staff that support school safety, $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 Dsystem of support: A including district Dpolice, yard duty and "Positive {GF Base) (GF Base) (GF Base) support system that Behavior Interventions & Supports" program identifies and responds to at-risk students' socio- DStrategy 4.2 D emotional, behavioral and health needs DD Family-Student Coordinator & site staff to engage parents through parent education programs Encumbered Encumbered Encumbere in Goal 1 in Goal 1 din Goal 1 Strategy 4.2 - Parent and site-based classes D engagement: Build capacity of staff and Strategy 4.3 increase opportunities for families to advocate for --Activities to build leadership and other 21st their children century skills in students, including Associated $165,000 $165,000 $165,000 Student Body and Athletics (GF Base) (GF Base) (GF Base) Strategy 4.3 - Community partnerships: Activities and partnerships with industry, government and other organizations to build and reinforce 21st century skills for our students

Goal 5 - High Quality 1, 2, 4, 7, Strategy 5.1 LEA-Wide, Staff: 8 Each school, --Staff and supplies to redesign system for and each 200,000 200,000 200,000 SUSD will attract, recruitment, hiring and induction significant (GF Base) {GF Base) {GF Base) recruit, support and retain subgroup a highly effective and --New Teacher Development Coordinator will $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 diverse workforce support new teachers to the district and profession (Fed Grant) (Fed Grant) (Fed Grant) including state-mandated "Beginning Teacher Differentiated p a~e 21 0 f 24 Related What actions are performed or services State Annual provided in each year? What are the and Update: anticipated expenditures for each Level of Goal Local Review of action? Actions and Services Service (From Section 2) Prioritie actions/ LCAPYEAR Services Year 2: Year 3: s Year 1: 2014- (From 2015-16 2016-17 15 Section 2) Priority strategies: Support and Assessment" system. based on student need $8,000 10,000 12,000 5.1 - Recruitment and --Attend recruitment fairs and obtain contracts (LCFF S/C) (LCFF S/C) (LCFF S/C) induction: Fully with local universities for intern support and implement a new and recruitment (e.g., CSUMB, SJSU, etc) improve system for recruiting, hiring and Strategy 5.2 induction --District Office staff to work with certificated and $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 (LCFF S/C) 5.2 - Professional classified bargaining units to refine the evaluation growth and evaluation system for teachers, classified and administrators. (LCFF S/C) (LCFF S/C) system: Design and implement a professional --Panel made up of administrators and teachers to growth system for all evaluate data and make personnel employees to sustain and recommendations to district leadership regarding improve performance, the evaluation tool. including effective evaluation tools, --Staff to work with bargaining units to refine recognition for high evaluation systems for all employees included performance, support for Principals, teachers and classified staff members. low performance and career pathways Page 22 of 24 B. Identify additional annual actions, and the LEA may include any services that support these actions, above what is provided for all pupils that will serve low-income, English learner, and/or foster youth pupils as defined in Education Code section 42238.01 and pupils redesignated as fluent English proficient. The identified actions must include, but are not limited to, those actions that are to be performed to meet the targeted goals described in Section 2 for low-income pupils, English learners, foster youth and/or pupils redesignated as fluent English proficient (e .g., not listed in Table 3A above). List and describe expenditures for each fiscal year implementing these actions, including where those expenditures can be found in the LEA's budget.

Level Annual What actions are performed or services provided in each year (and are projected to Related Goal of Update: be provided in years 2 and 3)? What are the anticipated expenditures for each action State and (Include and identify Service Review (including funding source)? Local Actions and all goals from Section (Indicate of Priorities Services if school- 2, if applicable) actions/ LCAP YEAR (from wide or Year 2: 2015-16 Year 3: 2016-17 Year 1: 2014-15 Section 2} LEA- services wide} Goal 1. Increase 1,2,3,4,5, Actions are listed Expenditure details are listed graduation rate for 6, 7, 8 in Section 3A above in Section 3A. all students who are each school and Low Socio-economically college and career each significant Disadvantage Students, English pathways. subgroup. Learners, Reclassified Full Goal 2- English Proficient Students, Proficiency for All • Professional Foster Youth and Student with Development Disabilities Utilized the Goal 3 - Research- following services: based • Curriculum and Accountability and Instruction Support • Assessment Goal 4. Community and Family • Programs & supports Interventions

Goal 5-High • Safety Plans Quality Staff • Parent Workshops C. Describe the LEA's increase in funds in the LCAP year calculated on the basis of the number and concentration of low income, foster youth, and English learner pupils as determined pursuant to 5 CCR 15496(a)(5). Describe how the LEA is expending these funds in the LCAP year. Include a description of, and justification for, the use of any funds in a districtwide, school wide, countywide, or charterwide manner as specified in 5 CCR 15496. For school districts with below 55 percent of enrollment ofunduplicated pupils in the district or below 40 percent of enrollment ofunduplicated pupils at a school site in the LCAP year, when using supplemental and concentration funds in a districtwide or schoolwide manner, the school district Page 23 of24 must additionally describe how the services provided are the most effective use of funds to meet the district's goals for unduplicated pupils in the state priority areas. (See 5 CCR 15496(b) for guidance.)

Soledad Unified School District has identified funding increase in FY is $4.3 million. After identify $903,000 in EIA expenditures that support and serve our populations of unduplicated students. This is an increase of $3, 797 ,000 in increase spending for unduplicated students. In Section 3A & 3B, those actions were determined to be the most effective use of the supplemental and concentration funds for low income, Foster Youth, English Learners and Students with disabilities to meet District's goals.

Actions and services for these subgroups include:

Professional Development for Certificated Staff, Class Size Reduction and Instructional Materials, Assessment and Data collecting, Programs & Intervention, Safe School Programs, District Wide Support and Parent Workshops and Communication, Interventions Specialist, Family-Student Support Coordinator and Liaisons at every stie, full time Counselor at every school.

D. Consistent with the requirements of 5 CCR 15496, demonstrate how the services provided in the LCAP year for low income pupils, foster youth, and English learners provide for increased or improved services for these pupils in proportion to the increase in funding provided for such pupils in that year as calculated pursuant to 5 CCR 15496(a)(7). Identify the percentage by which senrices for unduplicated pupils must be increased or improved as compared to the services provided to all pupils in the LCAP year as calculated pursuant to 5 CCR 15496(a). An LEA shall describe how the proporti onality percentage is met using a quantitative and/or qualitative description of the increased and/or improved services for unduplicated pupils as compared to the services provided to all pupils.

The proportionality percent required for Soledad Unified School District is 13.32% of the new LCFF funds that must be spent on supplemental/concentration services. The remaining 87% are to be spent on base services to all students. Soledad Unified School District is spending 4.3 million on services for unduplicated pupils. Our subgroups and school wide population is the same student.

Actions and services for these subgroups include:

Professional Development for Certificated Staff, Class Size Reduction and Instructional Materials, Assessment and Data collecting, Programs & Intervention, Safe School Programs, District Wide Support and Parent Workshops and Communication, Interventions Specialist, Family-Student Support Coordinator and

Liaisons at every site, full time Counselor at every school.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 42238.07 and 52064, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574, 2575, 42238.01. 42238.02, 42238.03, 42238.07, 47605, 47605.5, 47606.5, 48926, 52052, 52060-52077, and 64001. Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 6312. Page 24 of24

LCAP Addendum:

Stakeholder Meeting Dates and Sample of feedback

Board Agenda and Minutes: Public Hearing, June 11, 2014

Board Agenda and Minutes: Public Hearing, June 25, 2014

Board Agenda and Minutes: Public Hearing, August 13, 2014 Soledad Unified School District

Information/Input Sessions with Stakeholders on LCAP

Stakeholder Meetings Dates Board of Education Meetings and Board September 14, 2013; January 15, 2014, Retreat June 11, June 25 Soledad Rotary Club September 10 Soledad Chamber July 9, 2013 Parent and Community Advisory February 18,April 3 District English Learner Advisory Committee April 24, May 21 (DLAC) Migrant Advisory April 15, 2014, Labor Partners(STA, CSEA, SCEA) March 11, 2014, April 9, District Curriculum Council September 24, November 4, 2013; March 24 and April 7, 2014 Frank Ledesma Elementary Site Council and January 29, February 12, March 6, April Staff Meetings 24, 2014 Rose Ferrero Elementary Staff Meetings December 11 & 19, 2013, January 30, Site Council, ELAC, Coffee with Principal, 2014, February 5,11, 12 March 4, 5 April 8, 30 May 13, 2014 Jack Franscioni Elementary Site Council and December 10, 2014 March 4, 2014 June Staff Meetings 3, 2014 Gabilan Elementary Site Council and Staff SSC: November 13, 2013 Meetings Staff meeting: February 12, 2014 San Vicente Elementary Site Council and November 6, 2013, January 23, 2014, Staff Meetings February 27, 2014, March 27, 2014 Main Street Middle School Site Council and November 6, 19, December 4, 17, 2013; Staff Meetings January 14,15,28, February 4,5,18, March 4,5,18, Soledad High School Site Council and Staff December 10, 2013, January 16,2014, Meetings/CTC pathway discussions/student January 20, 2014, February 11, advisory meetings. 12,13,15,18,19,20, February 11, 2014, April 23, 2014

630 SOLEDAD USD BOARD RETREAT GOALS & LCAP FEEDBACK

PRIORITY 1: BASIC NEEDS

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Appropriate Credential Teachers (e.g. HQT Report, Recruit and retain highly qualified staff as measured 1. EdJoin, job fairs, networking SARC) by the percent of teachers meeting the NCLB 2. Qualified H.R. person (Assistant Superintendent) requirements and the retention of NCLB compliant 3. Competitive salary teachers Sufficient Instructional Materials (e.g. Every student will have access to standards based Research bundling of electronic texts. (as adopted by the district), text material Facilities in good repair (e.g. SARC) All facilities in good repair in accordance to ed Measure through Williams inspections. code, board policies, and Williams requirements

PRIORITY 2: IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE STANDARDS

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Programs and services to enable all students to Increase student achievement as measure by AYP • Open up communication and keep all skate- access common core academic content standards. and API Targets being made holders on board and ask for input • Address the needs of low socio-economic • Master schedule reflect placing students into subgroups as measured by AYP and API classes intervention (RTI) for subgroups subgroup targets being met. • Least restrictive environment for all students • SUSD will be committed to providing • Address home issues through counselors and professional development for all staff to parent liaisons improve their professional practice • Address the needs of students with disabilities (SWD) subgroup as measured by meeting the AYP and API subgroup targets Programs and services to enable English Learners to Give equal access to the core curriculum for EL • Establish EL programs for those who need extra access common core academic content standards students across the common core standards. help (example Saturday School tutoring, etc ...) and • Implement effective EL strategies all day across the curriculum • Create individual plans per student needs • Use resources like whiteboards, pair share, 631 group learning, technology, hands on activities with manipulatives Programs and Services to enable English Learners to Give equal access to the core curriculum for EL Communication with parents to get them on board access English Language development students to access English language development.

PRIORITY 3: PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Efforts School District & Individual School Sites • School sites will increase parent involvement; make to seek parent input in decisions for the therefore, increasing parental input district and schools incrementally by 25% yearly through the use of: o SSC, DLAC, LCAP, ELAC, Migrant Advisory o Marquees – updated o Call out program o Updated websites o Parent education of mobile devices How will the School District promote parental • Bringing in programs; workshops, and events participation in programs for: that appeal to and address the needs of o Economically disadvantaged pupils demographic groups o English Learners • Plan with coherence with all levels of education o Foster Youth programs in SUSD to deliver content that is o Individuals with exceptional needs consistent, rigorous, efficient and plans for progression of needs of both parents and students

PRIORITY 4: PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Performance on standardized tests, score on  Increase student achievement as measured • Cohort graduation rate to increase 5-7% over Academic Performance Index, share of pupils that by AYP and API targets being met previous year are college and career ready, share of English  Address the needs of low socio-economic • 10th grade first time CAHSEE passing rate for Learners that become English Proficient, English subgroup as measured AYP and API English and math 8-12% as a result of learner reclassification rate, share of pupils that subgroup targets being met concentrated school wide “Show what you pass advanced placement exams with a 3 or higher,  Continue to address the needs of the EL Know” campaign.

632 and share of pupils determined prepared for subgroup as measured by meeting AMAO • 50% more AP classes offered 2014-2015 college by the Early Assessment Program targets • 100% of students taking AP take AP exam • Statewide assessment data (CST Science,  Address the needs of students with • 700 students taking AP classes in 2014-2015 SBAC 2014-2015) disabilities (SWD) subgroup as measured by • 50% more students taking 2 or more classes in • API (2016-2017) meeting the AYP and API subgroup targets 2014-2015 • College readiness  SUSD will be committed to providing • AYP/API baseline data first then 10% increase • % of pupils completing A-G or CTC professional development for all staff to • 100% of 11th graders take EAP in English and sequences or ROP or Partnership improve their professional practice math to generate baseline data Academies  Increase CAHSEE proficiency rates in ELA • 100% of students will be college and career • Language proficiency (CELDT, ELPAC 2016- and Math by 3% each year as measured by ready as a result of 100% A-G master schedule 2017) the combined CAHSEE passage rates and Academic Pathways • English Learner reclassification rate  Expand on Career Technical Education • % of pupils passing AP exam with score of 3 course offerings and pathways or higher  Support on use of digital technology in • % of pupils who participate in EAP classrooms to improve student • % of pupils demonstrate college achievement preparedness (EAP) • Other district benchmarks/lexiles/levels/dilbes/gate/ honors

PRIORITY5: PUPIL ENGAGEMENT

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback School attendance rates, chronic absenteeism  Maintain attendance rate at 96% with the • Funding attached rates, middle school dropout rates, high school goal of attaining 97% or better as measured • Daily, period, weekly, monthly parent dropout rates, and high school graduation rates by P1 and P2 reports. • community • Accountability --- random  Provide safe learning environment for all • Not measured by rates, but need school & students, including decreasing bullying, as parent surveys measured by a decrease in expulsion and • PBIS – districtwide developing houses @ suspension rates. secondary (indiv. Centered) • Elementary-secondary (positive recognition) • Staff as well – attendance important  All students will attend with 100% (incentives) 633 attendance rate and graduate (high school) • “Little House” @ elementary • Mentorships (elementary – secondary) • Make-up sessions for time ISP • ASP tutoring (like AVID) for secondary • Parent education critical

PRIORITY 6: SCHOOL CLIMATE

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback  Other local measures including surveys of  All students want to come to school and • Mentorships – elementary/secondary pupils, and feel safe. Measured by: • Attendance rate increasing  Parents and teachers on the sense of safety and Surveys school connections o o Programs o Attendance (including parent groups)

PRIORITY 7: COURSE ACCESS )

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Pupil enrollment in a broad course of study that Expand on Career Technical Education course Master Schedule to reflect career readiness courses includes all of the subject areas (e.g. English, offerings and pathways that relate to common core (Ag, corrections, dental, medical, business, etc) Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Visual & career readiness. Performing Arts, Health, Physical Education, Career & Technical Education and other)

634 PRIORITY 8: OTHER PUPIL OUTCOMES

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Pupil outcomes in the subject areas (English, • Other subjects other than ELA & Math will Mathematics, Social Science, Visual & Performing transition curriculum and instruction to support Arts, Health, Physical Education, Career & Technical achievement of pupil outcome goals in ELA & Math Education, and other)

635 Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Please fill out the “Needs” sections as well as you can. You may fill this out as a general department or as an individual. Please return all feedback to your principal by Friday, 2/14/14.

Category A: Priority 1: Basic Needs State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Appropriate credential teachers • 100% • None • Shortage of teacher coverage/substitutes • BTSA support providers, develop • District HR takes care of ensuring that we are rces opportunities for PD, continue to hire credentialed teacher subs, attend teacher fairs to hire • Most teachers hired with representation of school best and brightest early on. site on panel • Highly qualified HR Director, incentives • Large group of teachers coming up for retirement. for furthering your education, add on Large turnover of new teachers due to burnout and more steps for experienced teachers, lack of support. Many teachers kept on a cost of living adjustment, GATE temporary track. certification for teachers, eliminate need • QEIA ends this year. So, we will have more to re-submit transcripts after credential teachers than classes. is verified (some districts accept copies • We believe we are fully credentialed and of transcripts) appropriately placed in our assignments. • Stipend for National Certification, • MCOE and CDE website to confirm our nonthreatening peer intervention appropriate credentials and other related needs program for new and old teachers, salary in check with the cost of living, broader recruitment. Sufficient Instructional Materials • 100%. Enough materials for all students. • New curriculum & new assessments (e.g. Board IM Resolution, SARC) Currently sufficient in HM (CASS) • Need common core materials • Textbooks sufficient. Some schools do not have • Smart boards technology needed for CC implementation. • More technology in the classrooms and • Sufficient instructional materials, that allows us to in students’ hands. teach common core standards, a variety of • 21st Century Technician materials. • Larger budget for supplies and technology

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category A: Priority 1: Basic Needs (continued)

State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Sufficient Instructional Materials • Everything is photocopied. No common core • Update computers in classrooms and (e.g. Board IM Resolution, SARC) materials. No training on CC. labs, and iPads yearly (continued) • Teachers at grade levels collaborate and bring ideas • Need consumable materials for Science to PLC. and Social Studies Curriculum, NY • We are aware that the district adheres to the Math PRE-printed/collated for teachers William’s Act and therefore we have the • Inservices where teachers have choice appropriate textbooks/materials needed for the CA and local experts to start the process, State Standards adopted 1997. teacher collaboratively looks at materials to find materials to purchase, keep a program long enough so that 6th grade can see the benefits. • The concern is we do not have the CCSS curriculum to make the transition to CCSS. We need math tools and manipulatives to support the curriculum we are trying to implement, i.e., NY Engage Module, etc. Another concern is we need an appropriate ESL program for those students who are not acquiring English in the regular ELD classes and/or newcomers.

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category A: Priority 1: Basic Needs

State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions • 100%, bathrooms ok. • Need shade structures/waterproof areas, Facilities in good repair (e.g., • Door jambs not operational, heaters & air parking lots and bus drop-off extremely SARC) (continued) - What happened to conditioners break with some lengthy time in dangerous, updated restrooms and Healthy Start Survey waiting for repairs, gopher problems, excessively drinking fountains. -More involvement in the Sunshine Club -Funding for AR Books (Fiction and Non-Fiction) dripping faucets in classrooms, blinds don’t work. • Landscaping, repair rubber on -Funding for PBIS Posters • Women’s restroom has only ne working sink and playground, blinds that work, bathrooms -Funding for San Vicente Store (PBIS) no warm water. The sink that works has a faucet remodeled, new towel dispensers, solar that sticks on open. The parking lot has burned out panels, more reliable

-We need a survey of the time spent on each lights. Men’s restroom is missing lights. Wi-Fi, new technology properly wired, subject from the teachers, so there is a Kindergarten yard needs work. Improvement of without exposed wires. guideline now that we are developing play area and larger area needed for larger number • Thins repaired in a timely fashion and a common core. Our question is: If subjects are integrated how are we going to allocate our of students. Room 23 needs to be checked for streamlined reporting system. time for each subject? proper exits in case of a fire. Windows are not accessible. Speaker system does not work in some areas. • We believe our facilities are in fair condition.

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Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Programs and Services to enable all • RTI & Tech ED, have some math materials, no new • New technology, new computer labs, students to access common core curriculum, RTI, ELD, After School Program, only new curriculum, new assessments, need academic content standards. using what is available at each grade –inconsistent ELA, Social Studies, Science, & Math, with implementation, 100% RTI for math and writing, some • All students have access to core curriculum. standards are missing CC lessons. • EDI, PBIS, Engage in NY Math, Using CCSS in Adopt a curriculum that will include all lessons, Emphasis on HOQ’s, RSP, least restrictive standards (new CC) for all grades. environment, Technology-iPads, new computers, CCSS materials to reinforce & teach. updated internet structure. • Make sure adoption materials are • Covet the core time in class instruction for all parallel to CC questioning and SBAC. students, we use TAPPLE to deliver instruction, • iPads out in students hands, SAME EDI layout to create a lesson, computer labs are not curriculum for all SPED teachers, completely functional. ACTUAL curriculum purchased, full • We are currently meeting as DW grade-level teams time aide for computer lab, PE teachers, to come to agreement on how to transition to the Music teachers, a series of professional CCSS. We believe/understand at this time some development that’s appropriate and grade levels are using NY Engage Modules, and not builds on the last session given, more every school/grade-level is doing the same. collaboration time during the week (90 mins. During school time for week like King City has) more paraprofessionals working with identified SPED students within the classroom, District wide assessments for reporting purposes. • We need more resources and training with Common Core, smaller class size, typing program. • We need a district-level lead (i.e. curriculum director) to guide us in this transition, so we are focused and we are doing similar programs.

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards (continued) State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Programs and Services to enable all • During this transition period we believe students to access common core we could come up with multiple academic content standards. assessments to show mastery of the (continued) standards. A related topic discussed was the importance of the standardization of reporting to parents. Not only do we need to be very clear of which assessments to use as a district, but also we need to have a calibration protocol of how to score student work with rubrics. Programs and Services to enable • RTI & Tech Ed, making words, sight words and • New Technology & New Curriculum – English Learners to access common study long vowels, RTI & ELD, After School New Assessments, is ELD suppose to be core academic content standards. Program, group work & intervention programs, Common Core? More aides, RTI for 100% Math and Writing • ELD by language level K-6 (4-5 days per week), all • Continue to pursue appropriate materials classes K-6 are SEI, students in general ed are and PD for ELD by language level heterogeneously grouped, reclassification twice including support for long-term EL’s, yearly. more intervention for intermediate level • Interventions, ELD, GLAD CELDT testers. • Professional development that’s valuable and usable in the classroom, Newcomer’s class, Newcomer curriculum (skill appropriate), EL coordinator, GLAD training for all teachers.

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards (continued) State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Programs and Services to enable • Covet the core time in class instruction for all • Visuals, realia, manipulatives, extra English Learners to access common students, we use TAPPLE to deliver instruction, time, peer partners, games or apps that core academic content standards. EDI layout to create a lesson, computer labs are not they can use to learn visually. (continued) completely functional, books and workbooks for all • ELRTs in the district work together as a students, we use NY modules, computer labs are team, and have planned to meet as a not completely functional, definition on vocabulary, PLC to review CCSS for ELD and work answer in complete sentences and use sentence together to implement them at their sites frames, Rosetta Stone Program in the future. • We have a site ELRT, and the district has provided for the ELRTs to attend an MCOE traning “Supporting ELs transition to the CCSS through Structured Student Discourse”, in turn, the ELRT at SV provided information to the staff. “A Tool to Scaffold Instruction for English Learning” to support the integration of ELD across the curriculum. It provides sample HOTS questions, strategies to use with each ELD level, sentence frames, and sample projects to use for every level of Bloom’s taxonomy. Programs and Services to enable • ELD leveled classes, ELD Pearson Curriculum, • New technology, new curriculum, new English Learners to access English SAD, RTI, EDI, & TAPPLE, 100% assessments, RTI, SCAIE, but need Language Development • EL resource teacher critical, ELD curriculum more services, better curriculum that is provided for each student. aligned with CC standards, more • SDAIE, GLAD, CLAD teachers, EL Resource homework help, CCSS lessons for ELD Teacher instruction. • Oral presentation with fluency, CELDT practice • Need consistency in ELD book implementation, need curriculum for ELD that prepares students for CELDT or LPAC, need communication vertically between elemen/MS/HS

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards (continued) State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Programs and Services to enable • We currently are using Pearson ELD program. The • A relevant and technological program, English Learners to access English ELRT is taking a group of FBB/Beginning 4th,5th, PD, continue with Rosetta Stone Language Development 6th graders during ELD scheduled time (students vocabulary translation for parents. (continued) who do not fit into any of the leveled classes). Mrs. • We need Rosetta Stone accessible to our Ortega also has a small group of newcomers and to meet our ELS needs. newcomers/students who need ESL during this We also need an ELD program that is time. aligned to our ELA program/curriculum.

Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category A: Priority 7: Course Access

Pupil enrollment in a broad course of • ELA, Math, History, Science, Performing Arts, PE, • Need required times: Visual Arts, study that includes all of the subject Tech Ed (limited), students attend a full day Health, Science, History, and P.E., nee areas. (e.g. English, Mathematics, classroom with instruction in multiple subjects – more art and performing arts materials, Social Science, Science, Visual & 35-36 students, 100% technology, pilot Language Arts Performing Arts, Health, Physical • We mostly focus on ELA, Math, ELD. We program? Why New York? Training Education, Career & Technical integrate Science, Social Science, and Art, TE needed- Physical Ed, Performing Arts, Education and other) throughout the day. Health Ed, Technology, less students in each classroom. • Resource teachers: Art, science, PE, music. (Prep teachers), teachers who specialize in these subject areas who can pull out or push in the classroom, curriculum/materials and easy access to materials.

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards (continued)

Pupil enrollment in a broad course of • Most schools do not have PE, ART, or other • Functioning Science lab with a Science study that includes all of the subject support staff teachers or aide in lower grades., teacher, functioning tech lab with tech areas. (e.g. English, Mathematics, PE is scheduled for each grade level 3 times a teacher, teacher training on curriculum Social Science, Science, Visual & week. We have SPARKS materials and lesson integration, consumable Science and Performing Arts, Health, Physical plans. Many teachers have been SPARKS trained Social Science materials, Reading Education, Career & Technical ,For TK and K volunteers help to do prep work specialist, increase conference budget. Education and other) for art and other activities. Science and Social • Scheduling everything throughout the (continued) Studies are taught throughout disciplines, Many week is a challenge, we really miss upper primary and intermediate classes do not support staff, i.e. aides, family have Science of Social Studies regularly, we do advocate, Art/PE teachers, etc., could currently have a music teacher 1x per week for grant writers help get us money for grades 4-6 ,Health could be addressed in the these things? music for Lower grades science curriculum. (music teacher), art supplies, Art • Emphasis on ELA and Math intervention as needed Docent Program, expanding health education including puberty, dental, abuse • Daily instruction in social studies, science, and physical education, health and fine arts needed, more intensive intervention in primary grades

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards (continued)

Pupil enrollment in a broad course of -Classroom Schedule -Common Core Training study that includes all of the subject -ELD schedule -New Curriculum areas. (e.g. English, Mathematics, -Lesson Plans -New ELD Program Social Science, Science, Visual & -PLC Meetings -Science Lab -Computer Lab Performing Arts, Health, Physical -AR -Classroom Computers Education, Career & Technical -We hear from substitutes/visitors good reports about student Education and other) behavior. We believe the small class sizes attribute to this good -Safety in the parking lot/Metz Rd. is an on-going (continued) rapport/ positive school climate and culture. We would like to issue. Cars go speeding up to the crosswalk. keep class size a ratio of 20:1 primary grades, 25:1 upper grades. Parents/students do not always use the crosswalks. We see a need for this to be district wide. The landscaping in the The drop off/pick-up area is too small and parents do front of the school is in good condition, however in the back it is not always adhere to the rules, making it unsafe for dry and the garden needs to be attended to. PBIS is in place everyone. We have minimum police involvement. We for positive and negative behaviors. We see a need for more need more police involvement, changes in the system, support of this program throughout the school, and the need to and all gates need to be kept locked during school adjust the system for the primary grades. We would also like to time. see parents more involved. Some questions we have about surveys are: What -We feel parents do feel welcomed in our school, and have a sense happened to the Healthy Start/ parent surveys we of community. We need to continue to have an ORC to keep this used to conduct? We see a need for a yearly student good relationship going. Our ORC is very effective for students and survey to see if students feel safe, ad what kinds of parents. problems they encounter.

A suggestion to promote student connectedness to the school/their class would be more class time for class meetings/family building/responsive classroom program. Also, more rallies and school wide activities for example; incentives for 100% attendance (jumping houses, special privileges). For teachers we have a Sunshine Club which promotes school connectedness; however this club needs more support.

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 3: Parent Involvement

Efforts School District & Individual • School Site Council, Representative to DLAC, • More teachers and parents on PTO, we School Sites make to seek parent ELAC, PTO, we have SSC, ELAC. Many are don’t have DLAC, LCAP, Migrant input in decisions for the district and not with the ability to make these decisions: Advisory. We need more PTO schools. SSC, DLAC, LCAP, SSC, ELAC, Activity notification, PTO, 100% involvement, parent trainings on their ELAC, Migrant Advisory • Community Resource coordinator, Back to behavior, knowledge of materials, and School Celebration/parent booths, parenting, we would like more parent Committees, Parent notification/phone calls involvement and buy-ins. SST, IEP’s, 504, Parent teacher conferences, • School website updated, parent Kinder orientation, email, volunteer communication re: Common Core, opportunities/5 star families, flyers, mailings, implementation from district, more parents as partners parenting classes on site, PIQE marquee, classroom visits, Beginning Parent on site (GAB has not had opportunity), University ,(Literacy, Math and Technology multiple websites to inform parents with nights) someone to update them. • Currently working with limited involvement; 10 people • More incentives for parents and students, door running most things, School is actively seeking parent prizes, Lion’s bucks, Co-op hours for parents involvement, A lot of working parents, non-school hours, tied to field trip funding, serve food at meetings can’t afford to take time off, working multiple jobs, 90%+ for parents, raffles, master calendar of the years parent participation for conferences, babysitting at fundraisers meeting, meetings that start on time and end on time • Unclear of the Secondary Level • Board Meetings, coffee with principal, online grading communication with parents, How are we going system, social media, many teachers are using DOJO to improve parent communication/ classroom which parents can access from home. involvement? Can we set up school website where the parents can access school meetings, grades? School contact service, iPhone, telephone answering to notify parents of lockdowns, upcoming messages for the school site.

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 3: Parent Involvement

Efforts School District & Individual • Room 4 parents center, Parents as Teachers, District Funding for ORC, PIQE School Sites make to seek parent Curriculum Meeting, District Wide grade level meeting. -Parent training on SSC, ELAC, LCAP, and Migrant Pac process -Keep District Curriculum meeting Dates (no canceling at the input in decisions for the district and We have the following parental groups at our school site that make recommendations and give important input in last minute) schools. SSC, DLAC, LCAP, decisions for the school; SSC and ELAC. Our SSC meets -District wide vertical alignment ELAC, Migrant Advisory monthly and consists of parents, teachers, our ELRT, and -District Calendar of upcoming events each month like the (continued) our principal. Our ELAC meets monthly as well, and we elementary monthly calendars have an average attendance of 35-40 parents who participate in this group. -One need may be to have a parent letter that highlights the main discussions at the SSC meetings, so that all parents are

-We are aware that the district has DLAC and parent involvement in the well informed of the decisions being made. District Curriculum Council. We are also aware of a Migrant Advisory Committee. -One need may be that the district has a calendar of their meetings that parents can have access to, so that they are well informed of district meetings in advance.

-We understand the parents of the Middle School and High School Student of the Month get invited to the board meetings. One question we have is: Are parents informed about the board meetings and/or invited to them?

-Another question we have is: Will parents be invited to/informed about the LCAP meetings? We know 2 teachers will be selected by the union to be involved with the decision making, but how will we be informed about the decisions being made?

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 3: Parent Involvement

How will the School District • We have ELAC, too few are involved, family • PQIE for college readiness, we need promote parental participation in advocate, school counselor, Bilingual staff, Reading night, math night. We need programs for Economically child care for ELAC meetings, parenting programs for Foster Youth, Outsource, disadvantaged pupils, English classrooms, RTI, EDI strategies, Pearson-ELD, pay them token, points, provide Kinder Learners, Foster Youth, Individuals free and reduced lunch. expectations to preschool parents, with exceptional needs? • Parenting classes – both at MS and elem GATE, Summer School for Incoming schools available when parents are available Kinder. (nightly/summer) • More classes available with incentives • The SPL Coordinator, EL Coordinator, No cost for parents (iPads?), support groups parent classes with excellent trainers (CEC?), parent • We offer interpreters for school events, we are liaisons/home visits always striving 100% parent conferences, • Community workshops, Connections to school meetings, phone conferences, home community social services, Real afterschool visits. We send out daily flyers both in English GATE program, More parent universities based on academics, competent after and Spanish, incentive 5 star family. school tutoring, run by non-school personnel, door to door recruitment of parent participation in economic assistance programs • Needs: Trying to balance AM/PM times for assemblies, or school activities for parents to attend. Possible suggestion! Getting parents to join if they are getting raffle tickets for food coupons, FoodCo.

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 3: Parent Involvement

How will the School District -ORC phone calls home - Funding for PIQE promote parental participation in -School EL Resource Teacher -Funding for ORC -EL Resource phone calls home -Literacy Night programs for Economically -Notices sent home in Spanish and English -Math Night disadvantaged pupils, English -Marquee -Auto phone dialer Learners, Foster Youth, Individuals -We have several opportunities/programs for parents to be involved in at Other ideas we have to improve parent involvement are the with exceptional needs? SV. Some of the educational opportunities are: the Pique Classes(we following: Math/Literacy Night, Common Core Meetings to (continued) would like to repeat these classes), Triple “P” classes, Parents as Teachers. keep parents informed of the new standards/SBAC and Some of the other activities include: Artisan Crafts in RM 4, Science Camp, ways they can help their students make the transition to the and other fundraising activities. the instructional practices. Also, we recognize a need for our parents and students to have Technological Literacy and our question is: How is the district going to support this need in parental education? We also have some questions about the ASP program. Are the students listed in the question above the ones who have 1st priority in the ASP program?

-Also, we recognize a need for Girls Inc, Boy/Girl Scouts and other mentoring types of programs for our upper grade 4-6 students.

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 6: School Climate

Other local measures including Have safety Committee & PBIS Committee Parents on safety committee, need parent surveys of pupils, and parents and . None on committee involvement & additional Drill Practices, more teachers on the sense of safety and supervision in the school restrooms. school connections. . School Safety Committee, Gate monitors, require check-in & check-out, visitors passes, pupil supervisors (Lunch and • Parents survey- Invite specific parents to Recess), School Safety Plan, Positive Behavior Plan trainings, ensure safe place, SRO available for prevention activities, continue PBIS . Students are encouraged to speak freely & feel safe. Rules are training and follow through at site with recited every morning with an additional weekly focus on a district-wide implementation and support specific rule. Morning Sing every Friday provides connectedness.

. PBIS

• Some surveys currently underway, tech. surveys safety survey, ELAC- parents currently meet with EL resource teacher and principal, Teachers- safe climate, supportive, new teachers, SRO occasionally SARC. Attendance follow up (Health Aide/attendance clerk critical), Recognition assemblies including for attendance monthly, beginning stages of PBIS

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 6: School Climate

Other local measures including • Overall school climate is positive, overall teachers have good • Incentive for students to show up to school on surveys of pupils, and parents and camaraderie , teachers are supportive of each other and work time and stay whole day, new parking lot flow, teachers on the sense of safety and well together, teacher/ student and student/student resource for Classroom newsletters, all parents school connections. (continued) relationships are improving positively, students want to come to wearing sticker badges all the time, parent school, parent participation is increasing and expressing a desire training/preparedness on requirements for next for more opportunities to participate, ALL staff wear badges, grade level. stepped up security awareness and precautions around campus, kindergarten sign out sheets, the school is more secured most • Everyone-one way in, one way out - no consistently locked open gate, officer on duty at schools- morning/late drop off/pick up, another • Gates open during the morning time to come to camera - on campus, consequence and school, Gates open for after school program, reward-public announcement of doing Drive up and drop off area parents in aggressive the right thing in the parking lot, Mode, locked doors in staff room, volunteer sign in assigned teacher parking spots?, donate and out, parent involvement in training, evening classroom clorox cleaning wipes, child sessions with parent input, office is always clean, care , janitorial services - areas around PBIS-School Wide expectations the classroom need to be cleaned, nice check off list but rarely gets checked off correctly, increased security for AS

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 6: School Climate

Other local measures including -San Vicente Paw Store (PBIS) - What happened to Healthy Start Survey 650 surveys of pupils, and parents and - AR awards -More involvement in the Sunshine Club teachers on the sense of safety and -Movie Nights -Funding for AR Books (Fiction and Non-Fiction) -Sunshine Club -Funding for PBIS Posters school connections. (continued) -Funding for San Vicente Store (PBIS) -We are aware that the state mandated minutes are for PE 200 hours every 2 weeks. We believe the other minutes are suggested by the state and our district has made recommendations for these minutes. -We need a survey of the time spent on each subject from the teachers, so there is a guideline now that we are developing common core. Our question is: If subjects are integrated how are we going to allocate our time for each subject?

651 Main Street Middle School Teacher Input Category A

State Criteria / Guidelines Current condition Needs? Questions?

Priority 1: Basic needs

-Appropriate credential teacher -Human Resources -BTSA support providers (e.g. HQT report, SARC) -Develop opportunities for PD

-Sufficient Instructional Materials -Some class sets of textbooks -Need class sets. (e.g. Board IM Resolution, SARC) -Bridge materials

-Facilities in good repair (e.g. -William’s Lawsuit -New School. SARC) -Repair requests

Priority 2: Implementation

-Programs and services to enable Academy, RSP, Honor classes, Tutoring to address students all students to access common math Common Core, English class writing, keyboarding classes, core academic content standards. are doing Common Core, Science- student success curriculum, No CCSS technology, tutors History- No CCSS, however implementing literacy standards

-Programs and Services to English ELD, CCSS, block classes Unblock classes for ELD classes, Learners to access common core know the plan for ELD, How ELD academic content standards and clan can help in other academics, students should have a plan for all areas.

-Programs and Services to enable Block classes, ELD curriculum, Nire training plan for EL’s English Learners to access ELAC committee, EL resources English Language Development person, Family Advocate to help some EL.

Priority 7: Course Access

-Pupil enrollment in a broad -ELD, ELA, Honors. -More elective options: technology, course of study that includes all of -SPED mainstreamed. performance arts. the subject areas. e.g. English, -Reclassification. -More credentialed teachers for Mathematics, Social Science, -Academic counselors to advise electives. Science, Visual & Performing Arts, students most appropriate for -More support for SPED transition. Health, Physical Education, them. -Class size. Career & Technical Education and - -Need health class. other)

652 Main Street Middle School Teacher Input Category C

Priority 3: Parental Involvement

-Efforts School District & 1. Family liaison 1. PTA Individual School Sites make to 2. ELAC 2. Parent Volunteer seek parent input in decisions for 3. Family advocate 3. Transparency and grate the district and schools 4. Parenting success class stake. -SSC, DLAC, LCAP, ELAC, 5. Committees 4. Migrant Advisory 6. Parent notification 7. SST, IEP’s, 504 8. Parent teacher conferences 9. gradebook access 10. email 11. volunteer opportunities 12. flyers, mailings, marquee, classroom visits.

-How will the School District promote parental participation in programs for Economically disadvantaged pupils, English Learners, Foster Youth, Individuals with exceptional needs.

Priority 6: School Climate

-Other local measures including 1. Some surveys currently 1. students survey with surveys of pupils, and underway parental consent -Parents and teachers on the 2. tech. surveys 2. follow up with signatures sense of safety and school 3. safety survey 3. parents involvement to connectedness. 4. ELAC- parents currently continue meet with EL resources 4. Parents survey- teacher and AP 5. Public relations- 5. Perception (safety)- promotions, stakeholders, conditions better as of late, career day career day 6. Parent involvement- invited 6. Teachers- safe climate, 7. Ensure safe place supportive, new teachers 8. survey confidential 7. Probation officers 9. not current 8. SARC 10. attendance follow up 9. SRO- school resource 11. should be visible. officer 12. Have more probation officers on campus.

653 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

LCAP Needs Feedback Please fill out the “Needs” sections as well as you can. You may fill this out as a general department or as an individual. Please return all feedback to Principal Austin by 4:00 p.m. on Friday (2/14/14).

Please Note: These suggestions have been agreed upon by the secondary Department at Soledad HS. NCP – No Comments Provided by Staff Category A: Priority 1: Basic Needs State Current Condition Needs? Questions? Criteria/Guidelines Appropriate credential  NCP by ELA, EL’s  NCP by ELA, EL’s teachers  2 in Biology ‐Chen  Need 1 more if we have a 2 AP classes next year.

 Lacking a HQ SDC teacher  Teacher with ED background  Maybe an ED program  Good  No comments provided  We have highly qualified teachers  We need another Spanish/French teacher to help reduce class size Sufficient instructional  NCP by EL  NCP by EL materials  Extremely outdated textbooks  CCSS aligned materials and textbooks  ELA Dept would like to have a voice when selecting these texts  Virtually no useful equipment, outdated  Need Biology labs textbooks, no classroom sets of textbooks.  Lab safety equipment  Safety equipment  Full class set of microscopes  Technology is lacking in 2/4 SPED  Updated SPED curriculum classrooms  Text to speech software  Professional development in technology and education  Smart boards  computers  scanners and printers 654 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

 Bad  Our earth science books have needed to be replaced for a while now. With Next Gen coming however, we will definitely need to replace them.  We have textbooks. The sign language class  We would like class sets of textbooks for the only has a classroom set and DVDs for the classroom. We need class sets of Spanish/English students to take home dictionaries. We would like Spanish & French literature DVDs and cultural/historical DVDs. It would help to have an updated AP Spanish literature textbook that contained all the literature listed on the required reading list for the new AP Spanish literature and Culture exam. French workbooks should be consumable like the Spanish workbooks already are. The French adoption is from 2005. We need blinds for the portables, and storage units for the portables. And should be updated soon. Class set of French/ English dictionaries. Supplemental materials for culture and History. More literature in the target language. Facilities in good repair  NCP by EL  NCP by EL  Not all ELA classrooms are supplied with  Document cameras effective equipment.  DVD accessibility using MacBook Air  Poor teaching environment  All technology devices are not equitable amongst  Necessary devices to teach and model the members of department writing process and reading engagements skills are not available; therefore, impeding educators from illustrating basic reading and writing skills.  Yes but not suited to our need  Fully functional biology labs  Patania’s sink is broken  Auto shop  Overhead screens missing or broken  Welding shop  good  Many desks in the portables are bad, and  We need blinds for the portables, and storage some portables need desks instead of tables units for the portables.

655 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions? Programs and services to enable  All students are encouraged to enroll  When were students ever denied access to AP? ALL students to access common in AP classes.  What do we do/say to students who realize they core academic content standards should not be enrolled in AP courses?  What does going beyond the “normal” rigor look like?‐ What is expected? How is it different from an AP classroom?  Limited access to technology to do  Class sets of chrome books or laptops with Wi‐Fi simulations, tech requirements of that can cope with the wavelength demand. NGSS  New intervention specialist needed  Workability  Many students in need of intervention  Family visits and no where to send them  ED/SDC program  ok  I think the technology plays a huge part in this discussion. Many programs and series would be online or with use with computer. Creating and experimenting is very important with common core and next gen science standards, so a supplies room would really great help out the science department  Alll students receive English , math, social science, and science.  Foreign Language instructions  More emphasis might be placed on interacting supports the core curriculum by with non‐fictional texts and on expository instructing students in skills that writing. transfer from the target language to English Programs and services to enable  ELL strategies used in everyday  English Learners to access instruction common core academic content  We really don’t know very much  Spanish language support in the classroom in the standards about how the EL program at SHS form of Spanish workbooks, textbooks, testing works materials for new ELs that do not yet read English. 656 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

 No ELD teacher  Adult ED English classes for parents  Most students ELD and teachers are  Encourage more English speaking at home using EL strategies anyway  More SPED aides  ok  same as above with help from migrant counselor as well as the other counselors around the campus  ELD  Newcomer program  Migrant program  The Spanish native speaker classes  We need to make certain that all students are provide academic content to EL placed in the appropriate Spanish Language students in their native language Program while they are acquiring English. Programs and services to enable  NCP by Foreign Language  NCP by Foreign Language English Learners to access English Language Development  Poor‐ students receive little to no ELD  Hire 2 more teachers; based off of data and CA support mandates that SHS offer 10 sections of ELD  support  Place students in ELD class based off of their levels (CELDT)  Provide more motivation to pass the CELDT test  As above  Hire an EL Resource Teacher  Collaboration between EL Instructors to see what they are doing and how we can integrate and collaborate  ELD teacher needed  Rosetta stone   ELD teacher  ok  Same as above in previous section  ELD  El Resource teacher  Newcomer program  Modifications of ELD sections based on student  Migrant program need

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Category A: Priority 7: Course Access State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions? Pupil enrollment in a broad  Little career and technology skills  What does PRE‐AP look like? course of study that includes all of  Students do not know how to type  What happens if students are enrolled in all AP the subject areas  Students do not know how to courses and the rate of students failing increases? research online  Provide ROP classes that align with A‐G  Students do not know how to use requirements basic word processing software  More electives for students not planning to  4 years of ENG attend a UC or CSU For example: 3 years of ENG and during senior year take an English elective such as: journalism, science‐faction, or creative writing  Yes, although many students have not  Scaffolding – some sort of life science or science been adequately prepared for Biology pathway to help prepare students for the in middle or elementary school and rigorous course of study, work habits and we have to re‐teach concepts that mindset required for the upper science classes i.e. should already have been mastered. Biology, Chemistry an Physics and AP classes.

 RSP Math and English   Low level SDC core classes  ok  I know that we are trying to make sure everything is A‐G accredited  Minimum graduation requirements  Modification of graduation requirements to vs. rigorous AP college prep include only A‐G courses requirements.

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Category C: Priority 3: Parental Involvement State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions? Efforts school district and  NCP by Foreign Language  NCP by Foreign Language individual school sites make to  Low to none  Start from the beginning‐ such as create a cohort seek parental input in decisions of parents that start at the elementary school and for the district and schools travel with the students through senior year  Create a PTA  Recruitment program that educates parents on the meaning of an education  DON’T ALLOW PARENTS TO TAKE KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL ARBITRARILY  Fair. Parents invited to attend School  Encourage greater participation through pupil Site Council (SSC) meetings and parent involvement. Parents will come to see their information meetings. students?  No comments  No comments  Needs improvement  Parent contact is difficult with the language barrier. Discussing something like a trip to the pinnacles would be difficult for me   Neet to educate parents about the educational system, post‐secondary options, financial aid, parenting in the 21st century. How will the school district  NCP by ELA, Foreign Language  NCP by ELA, Foreign Language promote parental participation in programs for economically  Don’t’ Know  Increase volunteer involvement. “Three for Me”‐ disadvantaged pupils, English ask parents to pledge to each volunteer only 3 Learners, foster youth, and hours per year at the school. individuals with exceptional  No comments  No comments needs?  good    PIQE  Periodic parent surveys on needs assessment  Monthly parent meeting  Individual academic  plans for all students 659 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

Category C: Priority 6: School Climate State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions? Other local measures  Admin, staff, and parents are not  Universal discipline system enforced by all staff including surveys of working together and admin  Inconsistent on discipline and  Hold students accountable. What are the pupils, parents, and expectations consequences? teachers on the sense of  Need to alleviate the inconsistency and questions safety and school about discipline for both student and staff‐ the expectations are unclear connectedness  If a staff member does not follow through on universal discipline plan, admin needs to hold staff member accountable and handle it on an individual level  Admin needs to help staff raise the rigor‐ don’t just tell us.  Information on bullying, infectious  Get input from all stakeholders on how they view diseases sent out. Not aware of any the situation at the school. surveys done this year.  No comments from SpEd  No comments from SpEd

 ok   Students involved in sports, clubs  Group counseling  Sober grad  Security  Bullying support & awareness  Mentorship/peer mediation  We have security staff on campus. We  We need to add another security person in order have Foreign language clubs. The to facilitate a quicker response time when the social interaction within the staff is need arises. We need to find ways to increase relatively limited when speaking communication and interaction between beyond the department/PLC level departments.

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Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

Soledad HS LCFF Wish List (not in order by priority or cost)  Student benches/tables/shade/trash cans/recyclables  Three 2 sided Plexiglas bulletin boards/information kiosks  Marquee/electronic bulletin board for front of school  Second lunch line during lunch using snack bar  In‐house intervention center for on campus behavior problems/issues  Academic rewards program  New and expanded AP programs‐Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, U.S. History  Summer school – remediation and advancement. Algebra 1 and LA 10/9  Professional development – common core, redo curriculum, Social Sciences, NGSS  Reading Literacy Program  Resurface the track  Expand the animal shelters for the Agriculture program  Air conditioning in the gym  Upgrade the PE area especially the lockers  Portables would like lockable storage cabinets/file cabinets  Science would like shelving in the 500 wing storage closets  Technology for all classrooms to include document cameras and LCD projectors  Fiction and non‐fiction novel sets tied to the Common Core for LA  Riding mowers for custodial staff/another riding cart for security and maintenance  Dedicated non‐classroom computer lab – chrome carts  One staff member for supplies/books/mail/packages/, then attendance  New phone system  Another classroom building or combination building  Auto shop class

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Requests by Foreign Language Bourke Ideas  Another Spanish/French teacher 1. Support teachers to reduce turnover and improve teaching  Class sets of books a. Pay raise  Spanish/English dictionaries b. Professional development—common core, block scheduling, EL Strategies,  Cultural DVDs pathways, AP training, Curriculum  Updated AP Spanish books c. Integrated discipline system – in house suspension, family advocate, cheating  Desks, blinds, storage areas portables policy Saturday school  Another security person d. Instructional materials – technology, books, resources e. Time to collaborate on planning & curriculum  More interdepartmental interaction 2. Raise student achievement and engagement a. Academic reward system b. Summer school for remediation and advancement c. Dedicated computer labs d. EL teacher, newcomer, transitional core classes e. Outreach for community speakers & presentations/mentoring f. Bulletin boards for information g. XXXX Lunch line to reduce wait time & trash problem h. Create & fund AP Coordinator position (Stipend position) i. Decode & implement a reading and literacy program j. Fund & support the homework center position k. Physical facilities—desks, chairs, tables, benches

663 CEC

Category A Priority 1: Basic Needs State Criteria/ Guidelines:

 Appropriate credential teachers (e.g. HQT report, SARC)  Sufficient Instructional Materials (e.g. Board IM Resolution, SARC)  Facilities in good repair (e.g. SARC)

Current condition:

 Missing SPED  Williams  Williams

Needs/ Questions?

 Document Camera  ELMO (wish list)  Tardy Bell  Lab sink  Hot water  Changing table

664 CEC

Category A Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards State Criteria/ Guidelines:

 Programs and Services to enable all students to access common core academic content standards  Programs and Services to enable English Learners to access common core academic content standards  Programs and Services to enable English Learners to access English Language Development Current condition:

 SHS develops benchmarks Pinnacles High administers exams to have data  Currently configured toward California curriculum standards  No pull out  Reyna is supposed to pull out students  No pull out Needs/ Questions?

 Needs‐ more collaboration time with SHS  More staff & full time academic counselor  Not yet happening  Full time ELD specialist  Resource teacher needed – maybe share with SHS  Since all students will start Eng 9, resource teacher  Especially important, Reyna is NOT a teacher  Pull out program for low level EL’s

665 CEC Category C Priority 3: Parental Involvement State Criteria/ Guidelines:

 Efforts School District & Individual School Sites make to seek parent input in decisions for the district and schools  SSC, DLAC, LCAP, ELAC, Migrant Advisory  How will the School District promote parental participation in programs for Economically disadvantage pupils, English Learners, Foster Youth, Individuals with exceptional needs

Current condition:

 ELAC meetings  Calls to parents weekly Progress Reports being sent out a  DLAC  Holiday Gatherings

Needs/ Questions?

 More structured agenda to point out goals to parents to gain input  Automated system of Progress Reports  Like Board Meeting Agendas are set before hand, more structured agenda needed  A uniform system of progress reporting

666 CEC Category C Priority 6: School Climate State Criteria/ Guidelines:

 Other local measures including surveys of pupils  Parents and teachers on the sense of safety and school connectedness

Current condition:

 WASC surveys  Low parental participations

Needs/ Questions?

 Phone surveys  Full time community outreach person

667 Community input

I. TEACHER/PARENT COMMUNICATION

A. PIQUE

B. Parents have teachers’ email addresses

C. Use of school websites and online course instruction

D. Bilingual

E. Auto-dialers with messages

F. LMS – Learning Management System

II. IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

A. Teacher/ Staffing levels

B. More computer/internet access

C. Safer place to study-quiet

D. Support for E.L. Learners

E. Resources for students – supplies, books

F. Student support services – mentors, counselors, help beyond the classroom, AVID

III. IDEAS

A. Parent Needs (Workshops)

• More exposure to curriculum • Training with materials • More English classes • Technology training – personalized • Common Core information – “hands on” (shifts) • Contact person at each site • Communication updates (website, marquis, automated systems, site newsletter B. Communication between schools (equity) C. Parent/Children Customer Service • Humans greeting

668 D. Demonstrate a lesson on video

E. Show parents on YouTube how they can help, support – example videos

F. Twitter, email, Facebook : follow the teachers, principals, superintendent

G. Connect Ed

H. Communicate “Core Access” to Teacher – equitable

I. how can parents be authentically included – REAL PARTNERS!

J. Parent University

• Parent Tech!!! o UPT – UPT – UPT!!!! – University of Parent Technology • Student/Parent Friendly Policy • Expectations w/ support and parent education

669 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENING BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Call Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approval of Closed Session Agenda

D. Allow for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION A. Personnel 1) Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations 2) Pending Legal Issues/Potential Litigation

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Report of action taken in closed session C. Approval of Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY:______SECONDED BY:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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IV. PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Education Code Section 42103, the Governing Board of the Soledad Unified School District, shall hold a public hearing on June 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Soledad High School, Mission Room, 425 Gabilan Drive, Soledad, California, at which time the Governing Board shall encourage participation by parents, teachers, members of the community interested in the affairs of the school district, and bargaining unit leaders, on the adoption of the 2014/2015 proposed budget and LCAP of the district, prior to final adoption. The budget and LCAP was available for inspection by the public beginning June 5-11, 2014 during the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 pm at the District Office – 1261 Metz Rd., Soledad, CA 93960.

Public Hearing Open:______Closed:______

V. COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public are welcome to participate in the meetings of the Board. When the Board President recognizes a member of the public for oral comment, such comment shall be three (3) minutes or less, at the discretion of the Board President. Comments of the public will be accepted during the Oral and Written Communications component of the agenda only. No action will be taken by the Board on matters not on the agenda, unless Government Code Section 54954 is evoked by the Trustees. This meeting of the Trustees shall be recorded on a cassette tape.

A. Oral Communications 1. Audience

2. Student of the Month a. Main Street Middle School b. Soledad High School c. Community Education Center

3. Student Council Report a. Main Street Middle School b. Soledad High School c. Community Education Center

4. Employees of the Month

5. Tri-Cities Disposal – Ms. Maury Treleven

6. Board Member comments

. Followed by a five (5) minute recess AGENDA, June 11, 2014 Page 3

B. Educational Services 1. Curriculum Report – Mr. Guzman 2. Common Core Update – Mr. Guzman

C. Administrative Reports 1. Principals’ Reports – (Pages 1-8) 2. Director of Special Project’s Report – (Page 9) 3. MOTF Director’s Report – (Page 10) 4. Director of Technology’s Report – (Pages 11-16) 5. Early Childhood Program Self-Evaluation – (Pages 17-21)

D. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Report/Class Size – (Appendix Pages 22-25) 2. Williams Lawsuit Report 3. Monterey County School Boards Association Training Topics for 2014/2015 4. Other

VI. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote, unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. Such comments will be limited to three minutes. It is understood that the administration recommends approval of all the Consent Calendar. Each item on the Consent Calendar is approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of May 14, 2014 – (Pages 26-42)

2. Approval of minutes of special meeting of May 28, 2014 – (Pages 43-49)

3. Approval of List of Bill Warrants – (Page 50-75)

4. Approval of Revolving Fund Expenditures – (Page 76)

5. Approval of the 2014/15 Field Trip Charges – (Pages 77)

6. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education for the 2014/2015 Teacher Induction Program – (Pages AGENDA, June 11, 2014 Page 4

78-81)

7. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education regarding Internet Access Service for the 2014/2015 school year – (Pages 82-87)

8. Approval of an Internship Contract Agreement with Brandman University for the 2014/2015 school year – (Pages 88-99)

9. Approval of an Agreement with Dannis Woliver Kelley for the 2014/2015 school year – (Pages 100-101)

10. Approval of a weeklong overnight trip for the Migrant Program/California Mini Corps Outdoor Education at Camp Monte Toyon in Aptos, California June 16-20, 2014 – (Pages 102-105)

11. Ratification of an Agreement with Monterey County Office of Education Regional Operation of the Special Education Program – (Pages 106-113)

12. Approval of the 2014/2015 Designation of CIF Representatives to League – (Pages 114-115)

13. Ratification of Services Agreement with North Valley School – Lodi Campus of Victor to provide services to a Soledad student – (Pages 116-117)

14. Ratification Agreement with Soliant Health, Inc. for the 2014/2015 school year – (Pages 118-126)

15. Ratification an agreement with Caselight Software for special education caseload management services – (Pages 127-130)

16. Ratification of an Agreement with Goodfellow Occupational Therapy for the 2014/2015 school year – (Pages 131-138)

17. Ratification of an agreement for Regional Operation of Special Education Programs and Individual Services Agreements with Gonzales Unified School District – (Pages 139-159)

18. Ratification of Individual Services Agreement with Monterey County Office of Education – (Pages 160-162)

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19. Approval of an Agreement in substantially the form presented with Kasavan Architects for architectural services of a middle school – (Pages 163-227)

20. Approval of an Agreement on transportation of Migrant student to Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) for the Junior Otter Program – (Pages 228-233)

21. Approval for Kindergarten teachers to attend an out of state conference in Las Vegas, Nevada July 7-10, 2014 – (Pages 234-240)

22. Approval of a Contractual Agreement with Gertrud Robinson for budget development, closing District books and general business management services – (Page 241)

23. Approval of an agreement with the Los Angeles Partnership for Professional Development June 17-20, 2014 – (Page 242)

B. Personnel Items

1. Approval of job descriptions: (Pages 243-257)

. Special Projects Coordinator . Director of Teaching and Learning . Budget & Financial Analyst . CALPADS SIS Specialist . Family-Student Support Liaison – K-12 . New Teacher Support and Development Coordinator . District Intervention Program Coordinator . Classified Director of Personnel/Workers’ Compensation

2. Approval of a Tentative Agreement with the California School Employees Association Chapter 457 regarding the impacts and effects of the layoff of positions – (Page 258) . MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VII. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 6-01-14 – Every 15 Minutes Participation – (Page 259)

MOTION TO APPROVE NO. 6-01-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES: ______NAYS:______ABSENT:______AGENDA, June 11, 2014 Page 6

VIII. BOARD POLICIES A. Adoption – Administrative Regulation 3541.1 - Transportation For School- Related Trips – (Pages 260-262)

MOTION TO ADOPT AR 3541.1 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

IX. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

X. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENED BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Called Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approved the Closed Session Agenda

D. Allowed for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

1. Ms. Edith Diaz, Secretary II at Gabilan Elementary School addressed the Board because she was not selected for one of the Secretary III positions. She said that she was hired as a Secretary II in 2012 and does not have seniority for any of the other positions. She said that she had received good evaluations, her attendance was good and she had built relationships with parents and students. She asked that the Board reconsider her for one of the Secretary III positions or any other secretarial positions in the District even though she did not have any seniority for any of the other positions. Ms. Diaz said she enjoys her job and would be out of job if not selected for the Secretary III position and again, asked to be reconsidered.

E. Immediately Adjourned to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION A. Personnel 1) Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations 2) Pending Legal Issues/Potential Litigation

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III. RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION - 7:10 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance by ASB Student, Lorena Nunez

B. Report of action taken in closed session By a vote of 5 to 0, the Board approved the following in closed session:

Certificated Appointments

Employee Position Site Lawrence Thomas Substitute Teacher DW Karlye Bergman Family Student Support Coordinator DW Nathan Douty Family Student Support Coordinator DW Maya Holland Family Student Support Coordinator DW Erin Ramirez Family Student Support Coordinator DW Julie Brush Family Student Support Coordinator DW

Classified Appointments

Employee Position Site Janette Lopez Clerical Sub DW Annette Aguilar Library/Media Supervisor DW Erica Heredia Secretary III DW Delia Sanchez Secretary III DW Erika Tinajero Secretary III DW Vickie Castro Secretary III DW Virginia Arreola Secretary III DW Cindy Garcia Secretary III DW Ana Medina Administrative Assist II SHS

Resignations:

Employee Position Site Ryan Collet Teacher SHS Julie Bravo Teacher SHS Georgia Edmonson Teacher SHS Cheyanne Ralston Teacher RF Margarita Uribe Custodian DW Corrie Wells Teacher GAB

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Leaves of Absence

Employee Position Type Site Eff. Date Kathy Radillo ASB Clerk Maternity SHS 6/13 – 7/25/2014

2014 Summer School Staffing

Employee Position Site Matthew Harris Elementary Principal GAB Robin Word SHS Principal (Split) SHS Jessie Swift SHS Principal (Split) SHS Maria Bravo Teacher GAB Artemisa Delgado Teacher GAB Hilda Rocha Teacher GAB Pilar Viveros Teacher GAB Amanda Bassetti Teacher GAB Priscilla Thomas Teacher GAB Yesenia Lopez Teacher GAB Laura Garibay Teacher GAB Frank Magana Teacher GAB Elyse Solomon Teacher GAB Janelle Read-Cap Teacher GAB Maria Rivera Teacher GAB Heather Varella Teacher GAB James Garcia Teacher GAB Heather Martin Teacher GAB Natalie Keller Teacher GAB Tina Miller SPED Regional Program GAB Preschool Teacher Jaime Notheis SPED Regional Program GAB Elementary K-3 Teacher Vance Lang SPED Regional Program SHS Teacher Middle School Janet Byrd SPED Transition Program SHS Teacher Aaron Arias Teacher SHS Lance Campa Teacher SHS Caitlin Craig Teacher SHS Joe Gribas Teacher SHS Beatrice Dunston SDC Teacher SHS Valentine Salazar Teacher SHS MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 4

Employee Position Site Elva Garcia Teacher SHS Arin Millett Teacher SHS Katherine Ramirez Teacher SHS Jesus Cuevas Teacher SHS Cindy Garcia Secretary GAB Ana Medina Secretary SHS Gabriela Gutierrez Attendance Secretary SHS Luvilily R. Ramos Head Cook SHS Veronica Ramirez Head Cook GAB Susana V. Jimenez Food Service GAB Josie Serrano Food Service SHS Josefina M. Hernandez Cafeteria Clerk GAB Rosa Bazan Migrant Elementary GAB Instructional Aide Carmen Reyes Migrant Elementary GAB Instructional Aide Ana G. Yescas Migrant CLP instructional Aide SHS Lorena Ramirez Migrant CLP Instructional Aide SHS Jesus Narez Migrant Secondary Advisor SHS Sandra Cante Instructional Aide VI GAB Nova Rodriguez Instructional Aide VI GAB Catalina Arroyo Instructional Aide VI GAB Yunuen Rodriguez Instructional Aide VI GAB Danny Martinez Instructional Aide VI GAB Maria Alvarez Rios Instructional Aide VI GAB Rosa Maria Martinez Instructional Aide VI GAB Antonia Solis Instructional Aide VI GAB Mariela Gonzalez Instructional Aide VI GAB Sylvia Cabrera Instructional Aide VI GAB Adelina Bailon Instructional Aide VI GAB Yolanda Bailon Instructional Aide VI GAB Sandra Ramirez Instructional Aide VI SHS Veronica Garcia Instructional Aide VI SHS Eunise Mares Instructional Aide VI SHS Delfina Espinoza Instructional Aide VI SHS Cruz Almanza III Instructional Aide VI Transition Viviana Perez Instructional Aide VI Transition Tiffany Morones Instructional Aide VI Transition Beatriz Margarito Instructional Aide VI Transition

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6. Extra Curricular Assignments for 2013/2014:

Employee Position Site Joel Ramirez Assistant Varsity Coach SHS Carlos Ramirez JV Softball Coach SHS

C. Approved the Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED BY: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mrs. Ledesma, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

IV. PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Education Code Section 42103, the Governing Board of the Soledad Unified School District, held a public hearing on June 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Soledad High School, Mission Room, 425 Gabilan Drive, Soledad, California, at which time the Governing Board shall encouraged participation by parents, teachers, members of the community interested in the affairs of the school district, and bargaining unit leaders, on the adoption of the 2014/2015 proposed budget and LCAP of the district, prior to final adoption. The budget and LCAP was made available for inspection by the public beginning June 5-11, 2014 during the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 pm at the District Office – 1261 Metz Rd., Soledad, CA 93960.

Mr. Esteban Rios, Business Intern, presented the proposed 2014/15 budget as follows:

1. LCFF/Revenue Limit Sources $37,617,627 • Less ADA transfers to SPED/CEC ($916,088) • LCFF/Revenue Limit Sources $36,701,539 2. Other State Revenue $711,500 3. Other Local (interest, MAA, Contracts) $207,119 • Contributions SPED ($4,939,563) • Transportation ($600,000) • Construction (Facilities) ($716,000) • RRM (Maintenance) ($1,050,000) ($7,305,563) 4. Total Income $30,314,595

2014/2015 Unrestricted and Restricted Revenues

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2014/2015 Unrestricted Planned Expenses

Salaries $26,852,435 (Classified & Certificated, benefits included) Books and Supplies $2,806,864 Services and Other Operating Expenses $2,706,801 Capital Outlay $110,000 Other Outgo $539,264 Indirect Cost ($293,300) Transfers out (Adult Education) $200,000 Total Expenses $32,922,064

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Mr. Joe Ayala, Director of Technology, Presented the Draft LCAP Plan:

Vision: Soledad Unified School District students will demonstrate high levels of literacy in all academic fields, use effective thinking and productive organizational skills, show positive and healthy personal and civic responsibility, express the ability to be both independent and cooperative, develop meaningful and rewarding social relationships.

Our students will achieve their best and be a source of pride for themselves, their parents, appreciate diverse cultures, and their community, and the world.

LCAP Review:

State Priorities: 1. Basic 2. Implementation of State Standards 3. Student Achievement 4. Student Engagement 5. School Climate 6. Course Access 7. Other student outcome

Feedback received from: School Board of Education, Site staff and site councils, Community Organizations, Labor partners, School Site Council, ELAC/DELAC and Parents and Students

5 LCAP Goals: 1. Graduation 2. Academic 3. Attendance 4. Parents MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 8

5. Safe schools a. Safety Plans b. Digital Literacy c. Counseling d. Student Engagement e. School Climate

Budget:

2014/2015 $36.7 Million 2015/2016 $42.1 Million 2016/2017 $44.3 Million

Professional Development: • Learning Directors • Collaborative Planning Time for Teachers • Summer Institutes • Instructional Strategies • Focus Common Core Implementation

Assessment: • Individualized Graduation Plans • Data Monitoring • State Assessments • Summative (local) • Formative Informs Instruction

Program & Interventions • Counselors • Summer School • Intervention Classes • Family Community Outreach • Early Childhood Programs

Safe Schools • School Safety Plans • Digital Literacy • Positive Behavior Intervention and Support • Expand Elementary Counseling

Parents: MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 9

• Social Media • School to Home Communication • School Websites • Parent Workshops • Partner with State and County Agencies

LCAP Target Subgroups: Foster Youth; RFEP Students; low socio-economically disadvantaged students; students with disabilities

For more information, the LCAP is posted online at: soledadusd.org

Public Hearing Open: 7:13 p.m. Closed: 7:30 p.m.

V. COMMUNICATIONS A. Oral Communications 1. Audience  Sheila Bengston, retired Chalone Teacher, addressed the Board regarding the proposed closure of Chalone High School. She said that her time had run out at the last meeting and was there to finish her speech. She said this was very emotional for her as it was “her” school. She continued giving historical information that on how in 1999, Linda Coyne worked hard to work through the application process for Chalone and they worked together with her to get the school accredited. In 2006 they received a 2-year accreditation, which was the maximum allowed at the time and they did it by working as a team. Chalone received a new school status, making the students eligible for financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA. She asked what is going to happen if they are “shuffled” back to Soledad High School, they will have to compete at a different level. She said she had been a member of several organizations for Independent Study and worked hard on the standards. Students need a safe school, a fresh start in a small school setting. The money earmarked for Chalone Students, how are they going to know it will go towards those students?  Mr. Luis Estrada, parent of a student at Jack Franscioni Elementary also addressed the Board on behalf of his son and other children who have benefitted from one individual that has made a difference: Ms. Garber. He said he was not into politics but asked whoever had the authority to do so, to take a second look at this individual for a job, if not at that school site at another. MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 10

2. Student of the Month a. Main Street Middle School Dr. Jimenez, Principal, introduced two students of the month for May and June:

Daisy Burgarin and Abraham Catalon.

b. Soledad High School Mr. Walker, Assistant Principal, introduced Rocio Guzman as the Student of the Month.

c. Community Education Center Mr. Lopez, Principal, introduced Guadalupe Garcia as the Student of the Month.

2. Student Council Report a. Main Street Middle School Michaela Aguilar, Student Council Representative gave the following report of activities at Main Street Middle School:

• 8th grade activities included the 8th grade BBQ and the Great America Field trip. • Talent Show May 30th. • Awards Night was held on June 5th. Students were recognized for academic achievement, honor roll and top students. • Promotion Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Gene Martin Stadium.

b. Soledad High School Brian Martinez, Mia Esparza and Lorena Nunez, new ASB Officers, gave the following report of activities at Soledad High School: • Old News: The Junior Class had a great Prom on May 24 at The Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley. Grad Nite: 186 Seniors attended on May 22nd. Senior Ditch Day was today, June 11 to Six-Flags in Vallejo. Senior Awards Night was held May 28th. ASB held Freshmen Orientation on May 28th to welcome the incoming Freshmen. • New News: Graduation is set for June 14th at 10AM at the Gene Martin Stadium. ASB held Officer Interviews and Elections. The new ASB Officers are: President- Robert Villanueva, Vice-President- Mia Esparza, Secretary- Lorena MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 11

Nunez-Puente, Treasurer- Rolando Aguilar, Com. Of Publicity- Brian Martinez, Com. Of Clubs- Xiomara Gonzalez, Spirit Relations Cord- Fernando Fonseca Longoria, Com. Of Dances and Rallies- Arianna Maydon, ASB Representative- Mariana Campos, and ASB Representative- Courtney Galloway. • MESA: MESA Club has elected their student officers for 2014- 15; they are President-Robby Villanueva; Vice President, Mia Esparza; Secretary, Urania Argueta; Treasurer, Lorena Nunez, and Reporter, Steven Campos. MESA has been asked to send members for the following activities at the Salinas Sports Complex this summer: Professional Bull Riders Competition, Brad Paisley Concert, and all four days of the Salinas Californian Rodeo. Students will be taking tickets and assisting patrons finding their seats all under the watchful eyes of adult supervisors and receiving community service hour for their time and efforts. • Interact Club: Reminder: The Interact Club will be selling "Bleacher Seat Cushions" at the graduation ceremony. The cost will be $10.00 per cushion. • FFA: FFA had a very successful fair this year. Students placed in showmanship and market classes across the Board. We just wrapped up our end of the year banquet and awards ceremony where 18 seniors were recognized as 4 year completes and 8 seniors were recognized as 3 year completers. This summer they will be planning their program of activities with the newly elected 2014-2015 chapter officers and attending a leadership development officers’ retreat. • On Friday June 6th, the Soledad High School Chapter of the California Scholarship Federation hosted their third and final blood drive of the year. This was one of the biggest drives at a high school in the county. CSF also honored their seal bearers and life members at senior awards night. These special students worked very hard to earn this honor. The Music Program at the high school will be having their end of the year concert on June 12, 2014 at 7:15. The students have done a great job this year, and they are excited to show off their hard work. The concert will be followed by end of the year honors and awards. • Sports Props: Baseball: The baseball team finished the year 19- 8 and was wrongly left out of playoffs. However, CCS is working on ways to prevent these types of mistakes. There were two, first team, all-leaguers: Nathaniel Villarreal and MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 12

Daniel Farfan. Six members were chosen for 2nd team all- league. Daniel Farfan was also named MTAL Player of the year. He was subsequently also named to The Monterey County Heralds All-County Team and was named All-County Player of the Year for that publication. He was also chosen to the Salinas Californian All-County team and was also named Player of the Year for that publication. In short, he was the best of the best. This is the second time in the school’s history, a player has been named player of the year, but the first time that a player has received the honor from both publications. Tentatively, three players have been nominated for the Salinas Lions Host Senior All-Star game: Quentin Garcia, Andrew Sanchez, and Nick Sosa. Lastly, there are three players that will be able Coach and participate in the Junior Olympic Tournament in Peoria, AZ from June 20th-28th. Daniel Farfan will be playing with ADB Academy in the 17th division. Adrian and Robert Lopez will participate with ADB Academy in the 14 and 15 categories. Girls’ Soccer: Congratulations to two of our student athletes that participated this season in girls soccer, they were incredibly responsible and had the dedication and motivation to always do better on the field and with their school work. Jessenia Chavez and Miriam Medina are being recognized as Valedictorians this year. As an athlete it's not easy managing school work and sports especially with AP classes but these students have shown that anything is possible. Congratulation Jessenia and Miriam for an outstanding job

c. Community Education Center Mr. Lopez, Principal gave a brief report on activities at the Community Education Center. Students are focused on credit recovery. He also publicly thanked Sober Grad for inviting the students to attend Sober Grad Night. He reported that 27 students would be graduating from Chalone High, 14 from Pinnacles High and one from the Adult Education Center. He said that for GED, there were over 300 because during November/December, Soledad was the only testing center in the area. He will double check on the numbers and sent those to Mr. Guzman.

4. Employees of the Month

Certificated: Mark Richardson MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 13

Classified: Myra Diaz

5. Tri-Cities Disposal – Ms. Maury Treleven Ms. Treleven presented the district with a $2,500 for E-waste recycling. The district recycled 7.7 tons of electronic waste material this year and encouraged the district to continue its participation in the program.

6. Board Member comments • Trustee Berlanga congratulated the students of the month and encouraged them to keep reading during the summer and to participate in Summer School. She also thanked the staff for a great year. • Trustee Ledesma also agreed with Trustee Berlanga’s comments and welcomed all the new student council officers on their elected positions and they were embarking on leadership roles. She also thanked staff for an awesome school year. • Trustee Massa said that her favorite part of the meeting is to hear all the student recognition. She also commended high school administrators for their support during the Salinas Valley Fair. Ms. Austin and Mr. Walker were there to show support to our students and staff. • Trustee Fernandez encouraged everyone to attend Sober Grad Night and volunteer, if not, come by anyway. He also congratulated the students of the month and reported that a former student, Josh Banuelos was drafted by the Royals Baseball Team. • President Barrera also sent our congratulations to all students. He said that was how student government can turn into community government. He also congratulated Frank Ledesma for being officially named a Distinguished School and Title I recognition. President Barrera attended the ceremony with administrators and staff in Sacramento on Monday.

. Followed by a five (5) minute recess

B. Educational Services 1. Curriculum /Common Core Update Report – Mr. Guzman . Staff is busy with graduations . The District Curriculum Council met to approve several courses: AP French, Music History and Appreciation, Photography 2, Fitness Dance and Movement, Health Occupation, Introduction to Law, AP Statistics, AP Spanish Language and Culture and Math2. MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 14

Mr. Guzman asked permission to proceed with purchasing of textbooks/materials to be ready when school starts in August. There is public viewing period and time is of the essence. He will bring the course approval to the Board for approval at their regular meeting of June 25th. Board gave the approval to proceed. . Summer Expansion Project: teachers will be coming together to write units, benchmarks and assessments during the summer.

C. Administrative Reports 1. Principals’ Reports 2. Director of Special Project’s Report 3. MOTF Director’s Report 4. Director of Technology’s Report 5. Early Childhood Program Self-Evaluation

D. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Report/Class Size Enrollment was at 4,804 as of May 23, 2014.

2. Williams Lawsuit Report There were no complaints filed under facilities, textbooks or credentials for this time period.

3. Monterey County School Boards Association Training Topics for 2014/2015 The MCSBA is requesting training topics for Board members. Dr. Boyd asked the Board to email any suggested topics to Mrs. Firme.

4. FMP: Ms. Estrella and district staff has been busy with the Federal Monitoring Program Review.

5. Dr. Boyd commended staff for their great work this year. Students are also phenomenal.

6. Summer Lunch Program: President Barrera asked what the district was doing to advertise the district’s participation in the free lunch summer program. Dr. Boyd stated that Mrs. Carnero, Food Service Supervisor, will be advertising in the Soledad Bee, she has ordered banners, and will be posted on the district’s website.

President Barrera also encouraged staff to write articles for the newspaper to promote their schools; such as the Distinguished School Designation as MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 15

we’ve had no recognition on this topic in the media. Dr. Boyd said she had a meeting scheduled with the newspaper the next day.

VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

1. Approved the minutes of regular meeting of May 14, 2014

2. Approved the minutes of special meeting of May 28, 2014

3. Approved the List of Bill Warrants

FUND DATE AMOUNT General 05/06/2014 300,969.34 05/08/2014 12,626.63 05/13/2014 45,868.43 05/15/2014 489,291.26 05/20/2014 101,453.96 05/22/2014 667,160.24 05/29/2014 85,072.80 $1,702,442.66

Adult Education 05/06/2014 $ 5,741.16 05/06/2014 2,331.73 05/15/2014 276.73 05/20/2014 533.39 05/29/2014 645.49 $ 9,528.50

Child Development 05/15/2014 148.00

Cafeteria 05/06/2014 $5,013.45 05/15/2014 522.00 $5,535.45

TOTAL ALL FUNDS $1,717,654.61

4. Approved the Revolving Fund Expenditures - $1,500

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5. Approved the 2014/15 Field Trip Charges

6. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education for the 2014/2015 Teacher Induction Program

7. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education regarding Internet Access Service for the 2014/2015 school year

8. Approved an Internship Contract Agreement with Brandman University for the 2014/2015 school year

9. Approved an Agreement with Dannis Woliver Kelley for the 2014/2015 school year

10. Approved a weeklong overnight trip for the Migrant Program/California Mini Corps Outdoor Education at Camp Monte Toyon in Aptos, California June 16-20, 2014

11. Ratified an Agreement with Monterey County Office of Education Regional Operation of the Special Education Program

12. Approved the 2014/2015 Designation of CIF Representatives to League

13. Ratified a Services Agreement with North Valley School – Lodi Campus of Victor to provide services to a Soledad student

14. Ratified an Agreement with Soliant Health, Inc. for the 2014/2015 school year

15. Ratified an agreement with Caselight Software for special education caseload management services

16. Ratified an Agreement with Goodfellow Occupational Therapy for the 2014/2015 school year

17. Ratified an agreement for Regional Operation of Special Education Programs and Individual Services Agreements with Gonzales Unified School District

18. Ratified an Individual Services Agreement with Monterey County Office of Education MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 17

19. Approved an Agreement in substantially the form presented with Kasavan Architects for architectural services of a middle school

20. Approved an Agreement on transportation of Migrant student to Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) for the Junior Otter Program

21. Approved for Kindergarten teachers to attend an out of state conference in Las Vegas, Nevada July 7-10, 2014

22. Approved a Contractual Agreement with Gertrud Robinson for budget development, closing District books and general business management services

23. Approved an agreement with the Los Angeles Partnership for Professional Development June 17-20, 2014

B. Personnel Items

1. Approved the following job descriptions:

. Special Projects Coordinator . Director of Teaching and Learning . Budget & Financial Analyst . CALPADS SIS Specialist . Family-Student Support Liaison – K-12 . New Teacher Support and Development Coordinator . District Intervention Program Coordinator . Classified Director of Personnel/Workers’ Compensation

2. Approved a Tentative Agreement with the California School Employees Association Chapter 457 regarding the impacts and effects of the layoff of positions . MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED: Gloria Ledesma AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mrs. Ledesma, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

Discussion on item #3: The item was pulled for discussion. President Barrera stated that we have had rotating substitutes in classrooms all year long. This is hard on students and parents. Trustee Ledesma said she that approving this type of leave, the Board would be setting a precedent. Trustee Fernandez said that they needed to look at a case-by-case basis. MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 18

He also agreed that they want to keep good staff and administrators and denying a leave, they are not doing that. Trustee Berlanga agreed and said she knew that it was hard being a new mom and did not have a problem approving the leave.

3. Leaves

Nichole Miller Teacher Leave of Absence RF 2014/2015 School year

MOTION TO APPROVE LEAVE BY: Jodi Massa SECONDED: Marie Berlanga AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: Mrs. Ledesma ABSENT: None

Discussion on the Resolution: President Barrera publicly thanked the staff members who participated in the Every 15 minutes program. It was all too real and it made an impact on the students. It was good timing and a great lesson. Trustee Berlanga also challenged staff to do something similar about texting and driving. Mr. Calderon, Assistant Principal said some of that was incorporated but will look into this further.

VII. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 6-01-14 – Every 15 Minutes Participation

MOTION TO APPROVE NO. 6-01-14 BY: Gloria Ledesma SECONDED: Marie Berlanga AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mrs. Ledesma, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

VIII. BOARD POLICIES A. Adoption – Administrative Regulation 3541.1 - Transportation For School- Related Trips

MOTION TO ADOPT AR 3541.1 BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED: Gloria Ledesma AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mrs. Ledesma, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

IX. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS . Trustee Massa asked that they agendize the topic of the Superintendent’s compensation at their June 25th meeting. . Trustee Fernandez thanked everyone for a great job and again reminded everyone about Sober Grad night and encouraged everyone to volunteer. . Trustee Berlanga agreed with Trustee Fernandez and said Sober Grad Night was a great event. He also commended Mr. Rios for a great presentation. MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 19

. President Barrera said he had been approached by a few people and received a call regarding the traffic control at Soledad High and how traffic is running much smoother and especially we are keeping student safe by having staff monitor traffic.

X. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Board approved June 25, 2014 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENING BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Call Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approval of Closed Session Agenda

D. Allow for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION A. Personnel 1. Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations/Layoffs 2. Pending Legal Issues 3. Superintendent’s Contract/Compensation

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Report of action taken in closed session C. Approval of Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY:______SECONDED BY:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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IV. COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public are welcome to participate in the meetings of the Board. When the Board President recognizes a member of the public for oral comment, such comment shall be three (3) minutes or less, at the discretion of the Board President. Comments of the public will be accepted during the Oral and Written Communications component of the agenda only. No action will be taken by the Board on matters not on the agenda, unless Government Code Section 54954 is evoked by the Trustees. This meeting of the Trustees shall be recorded on a cassette tape.

A. Oral Communications 1. Audience

2. Cheerleading: a Sport or an Activity – Mrs. Mel Kuchta

3. Board Member comments

. Followed by a five (5) minute recess

B. Educational Services – Mr. Guzman 1. Curriculum Report 2. Common Core Update 3. Board Policy Manual Adoption 4. Leasing vs. Buying Student Devices – Mr. Joe Ayala

C. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Report/Class Size – (Appendix Pages 1-4) 2. Williams Lawsuit Report 3. Other

V. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote, unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. Such comments will be limited to three minutes. It is understood that the administration recommends approval of all the Consent Calendar. Each item on the Consent Calendar is approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

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1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of June 11, 2014– (Pages 5-23)

2. Approval of the Budget for the General Fund and Other Funds for the 2014/15 School Year – (Pages 24-145)

3. Approval of the 203/2014 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for San Vicente Elementary and Soledad High School budget adjustments to match CARS report – (Pages 146-252)

4. Approval of the 2014/2015 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for Frank Ledesma, Jack Franscioni, Rose Ferrero Elementaries, San Vicente and Gabilan Elementary Schools, Main Street Middle, Soledad High School, and Pinnacles High School – (Pages 253-583)

5. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Superintendent of Schools for the California Volunteers for the AmeriCorps/Monterey County United For Literacy Program – (Pages 584- 587)

6. Ratification of an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services for a student with special education needs - (Pages 588-589)

7. Ratification of an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services three students with special education needs – (Pages 590-593)

8. Ratification of Agreements with Educational Based Services – (Pages 594- 597)

9. Ratification for two secondary administrators to attend Rachel’s Challenge Education Summit in Denver, Colorado from June 18-21, 2014 – (Pages 598- 599)

10. Adoption of the LCAP Plan for 2014/15 to 2016/17 – (Pages 600-674)

MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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VI. BOARD POLICIES A. Adoption of the Draft Policy Manual as presented and waiving the second reading. This manual will replace the existing policy manual in its entirety; which includes the following Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and Exhibits to clear up findings from the June 2014 Federal Program Monitoring – (Pages 675-709)

• BP & AR 6171 – Title I Programs • BP, AR & E 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures • BP, AR & E 6174 – Education for Language Learners

MOTION TO ADOPT DRAFT POLICY MANUAL INCLUDING THE ABOVE POLICIES BY:______SECONDED:______AYES______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VII. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 6-02-14 – Classified Layoffs – (Page 710)

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-02-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

B. No. 6-03-14 – Adoption of the State Common Core Plan – (Page 711)

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-03-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VIII. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

IX. ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENED BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Called Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk - ABSENT Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approved the Closed Session Agenda

D. Allowed for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourned to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION A. Personnel 1. Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations/Layoffs 2. Pending Legal Issues 3. Superintendent’s Contract/Compensation

III. RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION - 7:10 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Report of action taken in closed session By a vote of 4 to 0 with Trustee Ledesma absent, the Board of Trustees approved the following items:

Direction was given to administration

Personnel

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1. Certificated Appointments

Employee Position Site John Poyner Elementary Teacher DW Rebecca Singueza Elementary Teacher DW Harold Huang Elementary Teacher DW Elyse Solomon Elementary Teacher DW Lucy Pritt LVN/CNA Instructor SHS

2. Resignations:

Employee Position Site Holly Ann Isaac 6th Grade Teacher GAB Christine Tripoli P.E. Teacher SHS

3. Extra Curricular Assignments for the 2014/2015 School Year:

Employee Position Site Frankie Berlanga Varsity Head Football Coach SHS Ryan Hill Assistant Varsity Football Coach SHS Joshua Cunningham Assistant Varsity Football Coach SHS Eric Rodriquez JV Head Football Coach SHS Mark Villanueva, Sr Assistant JV Football Coach SHS Anthony Berlanga Assistant Varsity Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Anthony Garcia Assistant Varsity Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Art G. Berlanga Football Trainer/Coach (volunteer) SHS Marc Villanueva, Jr. Assistant JV Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Salvador Pacheco Assistant JV Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Efren Castro Asst. Varsity Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Gerardo Fuerte Assistant JV Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Eliazar Rubio JV Head Cross Country Coach SHS Steven Terry Varsity Head Boys’ Basketball Coach SHS Jorge Valladarez Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach SHS Hector Zapien JV Head Boys’ Basketball Coach SHS Steven Terry Freshman Head Boys’ Basketball Coach SHS Alexander Medina Varsity Head Girls’ Basketball Coach SHS Cruz Almanza JV Head Girls’ Basketball Coach SHS Reyes Mendoza Varsity Head Boys’ Soccer Coach SHS Mark Friedley Assistant Varsity Boys’ Soccer Coach SHS Coreli Barba Varsity Head Girls’ Soccer Coach SHS

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Employee Position Site Etelvina Balcazar Assistant Varsity Girls’ Soccer Coach SHS Octavio Amador, Jr. JV Head Girls’ Soccer Coach SHS Joseph Domingues Varsity Head Wrestling Coach SHS Pedro Lopez Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach SHS Darcie Douty JV Wrestling Coach (volunteer) SHS Damien Ryan Varsity Head Baseball Coach SHS Lance Campa Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach SHS Lawrence Fernando Baseball Coach (volunteer) SHS Diego Garcia Baseball Coach (volunteer) SHS Robert Ramirez Baseball Coach (volunteer) SHS Samantha Barrera Varsity Head Softball Coach SHS Elyse Solomon JV Head Track Coach SHS Rubio, Eliazar Track Coach (volunteer) SHS Cynthia Pulido Varsity Head Volleyball Coach SHS Cruz Almanza JV Head Volleyball Coach SHS Gerardo Fuerte Assistant Volleyball Coach (volunteer) SHS Jess Hogg Varsity Head Swimming Coach SHS

C. Approved the Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED BY: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Ledesma

IV. COMMUNICATIONS A. Oral Communications 1. Audience • Mr. Fur Quintero & Joe Rusconi addressed the Board and presented a sideline marker for the Football Team at Soledad High School. The marker was purchased by Ms. Sandy Vosti and Beverly Willits. Mr. Quintero and Mr. Rusconi shared how passionate they were about supporting the football team and community. They volunteer and dedicate their time to setting up before every game and showing support to our Aztec Teams. Since Mr. Berlanga took over at they have seen a huge difference in the players and the team. They also requested the Board to allow Joe Morales to return to the high school to set up the fields before the games. If the fields are not set up, the team cannot play. President Barrera asked for Dr. Boyd to draft a letter, thanking both Ms. Vosti & Mrs. Willits for their kind donation.

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2. Cheerleading: a Sport or an Activity – Mrs. Mel Kuchta Mrs. Kuchta addressed the Board and reported on the request to change the cheerleading program back to an activity instead of a sport. Mrs. Kuchta said this had been a topic of discussion for many years. Her report included the following:

PROS: • Recognized as Sprit Leaders under National Federation of High School Sports for rules and regulations. • No league fees for Cheer.

CONS:

• No CIF/CCS bi-laws pertaining to Cheer • No MTAL-(Mission Trail Athletic League) bi-laws pertaining to cheer since due to them not being a competitive sport against other league teams. • Is not a competitive sport with win/loss record for a season (does not compete against other schools to distinguish record). • No post season qualifications to CCS Championship as a team sport. • District is responsible for purchasing uniforms and must order general sizes and not by individual sizes. (Uniforms must follow district 5 year cycle to purchase new design). • Transportation will have to be provided by the district to all away events and limits the number of cheerleaders to suburban’s available. • If squad is to larger than available suburban’s, a bus will be needed at the cost of the district. • Can affect transportation from competitive sports in season if additional buses are needed due to growth in; Football, Cross-Country, Soccer, Basketball, Swim, Track and Field. • 8th grade recruitment is prohibited by CCS bi-law 510. • No information regarding cheer can be distributed to 8th graders until after their graduation per CCS by-law 510. • Try-outs must be after school is released for summer break and prolongs uniforms to be completed for the fall season. MINUTES, June 25, 2014 Page 5

• Cannot participate in more than one sport during each season. If classified as a club, they are able to do a sport and be on the cheer squad.

• Cheer squad will decrease as winter season sports begin to allow them to try-out for basketball, soccer, or wrestling.

Mrs. Kuchta stated that all neighboring schools have cheerleading as an activity. If classified as a sport, this would create financial issues. The District would have to responsible for the fees. President Barrera asked what the protocols were, if there was there a timeline. Mrs. Kuchta stated that currently it is a sport but it has changed back and forth. President Barrera asked if parents had any thoughts on this. Mrs. Kuchta said she had only one parent who wanted as a sport but she was not sure they understand the guidelines. With transportation, they use the three suburbans to transport the 21 cheerleaders. They can also fundraise to pay for their uniforms; whereas if it remains a sport, the district would have to pay for the $20,000 bill for their uniforms. The cheerleaders want it to remain a sport. Mrs. Kuchta’s recommendation was that they be an activity. Dr. Boyd, Superintendent, recommended that the district pay for their transportation. Trustee Berlanga did not want them traveling in the bus with the players. A decision will be made at the regular meeting of the Board on July 23, 2014.

Trustee Massa asked if we would have control as far as if they would have a requirement to be at all games. Mrs. Kuchta said yes, and they would run the same eligibility requirements as they do with everyone else. There are a lot more benefits and can do more as an activity. They would be under ASB. Cheer tryout are opened to everyone every year.

Priscilla Galvan is the current advisor.

3. Summer School Report

Mr. Harris, Summer School Principal at Gabilan gave the following report: • Attendance: 355 students increase by 75% from the first day of 266 students • Teachers: 19; cafeteria staff: 3; Office staff and administration: 3; Support & Migrant staff: 14; average class size of 22 • Block scheduling • Enrichment and remedial offerings • Serving PK through 7th grade and SDC MINUTES, June 25, 2014 Page 6

• Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for children 18 and under. Open to community. The Soledad Bee covered the program • Mini Corp representative to work with 7-10 individuals daily • Summer School Open House scheduled for July 7 from 12:40-1:20 p.m. Everyone was invited

Mr. Harris thanked the Board for providing him the opportunity to lead summer school.

Dr. Boyd asked Mr. Harris what field trips he was hoping to offer students. Mr. Harris said some of the suggested locations included the Smithsonian Institute currently visiting the San Lorenzo Park in King City; the Monterey Zoo, formerly known as Wild Things; Technology Museum in San Jose for 2nd-7th graders and the Children’s Museum for K-1st.

B. Educational Services – Mr. Guzman 1. Curriculum Report • Summer School: Mr. Guzman thanked the Board for the unique opportunity to offer enrichment classes for summer school. • Lunch program: The opportunity to offer free meals to all children in the city did appear in local newspaper and a banner was placed in key locations. They might be a need to reposition them at a better place. • A full summer program is also being offered at Soledad High. We opened school with 311 students and are down to 306 with an average of 320. Classes include credit recovery, biology, Gear-up, Math, and Algebra • Planning for professional development when staff returns • Last Monday and Tuesday the District Leadership Team was afforded a unique training where the focus was our students and leadership story. Everyone appreciated the learning and will culminate with another training July 29-30.

2. Common Core Update Teachers are working on lessons designs this summer where they will develop material and share with other teachers upon their return in August. Dr. Boyd stated that there will be professional development on August 13th and Ms. Kleinhofer and Mr. Ayala will be coordinating that training. Mr. Guzman will forward the schedule once it is finalized.

3. Board Policy Manual Adoption Mr. Guzman, Associate Superintendent, reported that he was requesting the MINUTES, June 25, 2014 Page 7

Board approve the Board Policy Manual in its entirety waiving a first reading. He further reported that the current manual was outdated and the policies did not match the practice of the district. The manual needed to be updated to bring into compliance with legal mandates as well as to provide guidance to the district.

It took three full day’s work to review/draft policies with several staff members and the CSBA consultant. Further review by staff/board after the draft manual was process and received, was also required. Once adopted the final draft will be sent to CSBA for a finished copy and posting to Gamutonline.net.

4. Leasing vs. Buying Student Devices – Mr. Joe Ayala Mr. Ayala, Director of Technology, presented before the Board the recommendation of leasing student devices versus purchasing. The report was as follows: • Goal is to increase technology use at all schools (software and hardware) • Effective use of technology in the classroom for teaching and learning to include digital literacy and responsibility • Increase student technology tools and materials

Mr. Ayala shared his story on how he became interested in technology. He also shared some positive comments on what students think of technology.

Strategy: Purchase 16GB iPad 4

Year : 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 Ratio: 500 (10:1 1000 (5:1) 1500 (3:1) 2000 (2.5:1) Cost: $260k $260k $260k $260K

Lease 1500 iPad 4:

Year: 13-14 14-15 15-17 16-17 Ratio: 1500 (3:1) 1500 (3:1) 1500 (3:1) 1500 (3:1) Cost: $265k $265k $265K $1

Lease breakdown: Total Cost of Student Devices X 1% APR 3 Years

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$1 in buy out in the 4th year

Lease VS. Purchase – 3 Years

Year Buy Lease 1 500 $260 1500 $265 2 500 $260 1500 $265 3 500 $260 1500 $265 Total 1500 $780 1500 $795

Lease VS Purchase – 3 Years

Year Buy Lease 14-15 $36.7 M 0.7% 1500 $260k 15-16 $42.1M 1.2% 3000 $520k 16-17 $44.3M 1.9% 5000 $865K

Mr. Ayala suggested creating an incentive for high school seniors; whereby they may keep de device and pay the $1. This way, they can have a device when they go off to college.

President Barrera asked Mr. Ayala about his original proposal to purchase Chromebooks. He said that changed when he looked into the cost of repairing the Chromebooks if one broke and it would cost $250 to replace and that’s when he had to rethink it. He is also working on getting faster internet in the city and he has become a member of the Soledad-Mission Chamber and he will be working with them on this project.

Mr. Ayala asked for approval from the Board to proceed with the lease of student devices and bring back to the Board for approval.

C. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Report/Class Size Enrollment was at 4,782 as of June 13, 2014

2. Williams Lawsuit Report There were no complaints filed under facilities, credentials and textbooks for this period.

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including cleaning classrooms at all the school sites. Trustee Berlanga asked him to turn on sprinklers at Rose Ferrero.

V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

1. Approved the minutes of regular meeting of June 11, 2014

2. Approved the Budget for the General Fund and Other Funds for the 2014/15 School Year

3. Approved the 2013/2014 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for San Vicente Elementary and Soledad High School budget adjustments to match CARS report

4. Approved the 2014/2015 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for Frank Ledesma, Jack Franscioni, Rose Ferrero Elementaries, San Vicente and Gabilan Elementary Schools, Main Street Middle, Soledad High School, and Pinnacles High School

5. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Superintendent of Schools for the California Volunteers for the AmeriCorps/Monterey County United For Literacy Program

6. Ratified an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services for a student with special education needs

7. Ratified an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services three students with special education needs

8. Ratified an Agreement with Educational Based Services

9. Ratified an out of state trip for two secondary administrators to attend Rachel’s Challenge Education Summit in Denver, Colorado from June 18-21, 2014

10. Adopted the LCAP Plan for 2014/15 to 2016/17

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in the fall and this will be used as a baseline. They will be using the iPad carts for parents to use to complete them, in case they do not have internet access at home. Superintendent Boyd stated that part of the LCAP plan will be to implement the surveys and use these to develop instruction; so it will be a plan in progress as they will be updated depending on the identified areas of need. Also, once we received feedback and have data, the plan will be updated.

MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY: Jodi Massa SECONDED: Marie Berlanga AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Ledesma

VI. BOARD POLICIES A. Adopted the Draft Policy Manual as presented and waiving the second reading. This manual will replace the existing policy manual in its entirety; which includes the following Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and Exhibits to clear up findings from the June 2014 Federal Program Monitoring

• BP & AR 6171 – Title I Programs • BP, AR & E 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures • BP, AR & E 6174 – Education for Language Learners

MOTION TO ADOPT DRAFT POLICY MANUAL INCLUDING THE ABOVE POLICIES BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Ledesma

VII. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 6-02-14 – Classified Layoffs

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-02-14 BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Ledesma

B. No. 6-03-14 – Adoption of the State Common Core Plan

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-03-14 BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Ledesma

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VIII. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

• Trustee Massa mentioned she had heard on the news about the blue pinky promise to show support and keep the world bully free. She asked administrators to look into this.

• President Barrera asked Dr. Boyd, to update them on the conference they attended on Rachel’s Challenge. Rachel's Challenge is a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating safe connected school environments where learning and teaching is maximized. Based on the life and writing of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine tragedy in 1999, Rachel's Challenge provides a continual improvement process for schools designed to awaken the learner in every child. They motivate and equip students and staff to start and sustain a chain reaction of kindness and compassion that transforms schools and communities. The summit had amazing speakers that help them to learn how to build and promote a positive culture within the school. Mr. Guzman said one of the best presenter’s and his favorite was Dr. Marzano. The program fits with the PBIS Model we are using. Ms. Kleinhofer, Assistant Superintendent of H.R. said it was a very powerful experience in leadership and establishing relationships and it fits with their goal of retaining great people in our district, and building a positive culture. Dr. Boyd stated that there were people like Martin Luther King, who influenced Rachel and her writings expressed how she was determined to promote kindness. Dr. Boyd said she came out with the knowledge that so many times, we don’t give our students options. We should never turn down our students and we don’t speak to them in a positive tone. We need to give them choices and options. So many times they have ideas and we shoot them down instead of promoting their creativity.

Trustee Berlanga also voiced her opinion about bullying and how serious this issue is. She shared a story about how one high school student wrote her a letter and said that one of her items in her bucket list was to write to a stranger and said that she was having a hard time in her life and a hard time at school and wished she was pretty and skinny and how she was also having problems at home. She tried to find out who the student was so she could help her, but could not.

• President Barrera congratulated Dr. Jimenez and Ms. Austin for the graduations. President Barrera wants administration to make a very serious effort to get email contact information to parents so that schools and district can send information to parents. It is better to send out emails to all and they have them opt out if they don’t want to receive the information.

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School as the recycled tires ruin kids’ shoes. Mr. Nieto will look into replacing it.

IX. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Board approved: July 23, 2014 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENING BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Call Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approval of Closed Session Agenda

D. Allow for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION A. Personnel 1. Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations/Layoffs 2. Pending Legal Issues 3. Superintendent’s Contract/Compensation

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Report of action taken in closed session C. Approval of Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY:______SECONDED BY:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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IV. COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public are welcome to participate in the meetings of the Board. When the Board President recognizes a member of the public for oral comment, such comment shall be three (3) minutes or less, at the discretion of the Board President. Comments of the public will be accepted during the Oral and Written Communications component of the agenda only. No action will be taken by the Board on matters not on the agenda, unless Government Code Section 54954 is evoked by the Trustees. This meeting of the Trustees shall be recorded on a cassette tape.

A. Oral Communications 1. Audience

2. Cheerleading: a Sport or an Activity – Mrs. Mel Kuchta

3. Board Member comments

. Followed by a five (5) minute recess

B. Educational Services – Mr. Guzman 1. Curriculum Report 2. Common Core Update 3. Board Policy Manual Adoption 4. Leasing vs. Buying Student Devices – Mr. Joe Ayala

C. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Report/Class Size – (Appendix Pages 1-4) 2. Williams Lawsuit Report 3. Other

V. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote, unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. Such comments will be limited to three minutes. It is understood that the administration recommends approval of all the Consent Calendar. Each item on the Consent Calendar is approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

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1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of June 11, 2014– (Pages 5-23)

2. Approval of the Budget for the General Fund and Other Funds for the 2014/15 School Year – (Pages 24-145)

3. Approval of the 203/2014 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for San Vicente Elementary and Soledad High School budget adjustments to match CARS report – (Pages 146-252)

4. Approval of the 2014/2015 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for Frank Ledesma, Jack Franscioni, Rose Ferrero Elementaries, San Vicente and Gabilan Elementary Schools, Main Street Middle, Soledad High School, and Pinnacles High School – (Pages 253-583)

5. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Superintendent of Schools for the California Volunteers for the AmeriCorps/Monterey County United For Literacy Program – (Pages 584- 587)

6. Ratification of an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services for a student with special education needs - (Pages 588-589)

7. Ratification of an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services three students with special education needs – (Pages 590-593)

8. Ratification of Agreements with Educational Based Services – (Pages 594- 597)

9. Ratification for two secondary administrators to attend Rachel’s Challenge Education Summit in Denver, Colorado from June 18-21, 2014 – (Pages 598- 599)

10. Adoption of the LCAP Plan for 2014/15 to 2016/17 – (Pages 600-674)

MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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VI. BOARD POLICIES A. Adoption of the Draft Policy Manual as presented and waiving the second reading. This manual will replace the existing policy manual in its entirety; which includes the following Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and Exhibits to clear up findings from the June 2014 Federal Program Monitoring – (Pages 675-709)

• BP & AR 6171 – Title I Programs • BP, AR & E 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures • BP, AR & E 6174 – Education for Language Learners

MOTION TO ADOPT DRAFT POLICY MANUAL INCLUDING THE ABOVE POLICIES BY:______SECONDED:______AYES______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VII. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 6-02-14 – Classified Layoffs – (Page 710)

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-02-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

B. No. 6-03-14 – Adoption of the State Common Core Plan – (Page 711)

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-03-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VIII. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

IX. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENING BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Call Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approval of Closed Session Agenda

D. Allow for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session – 5:30 P.M.

II. CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M. A. Personnel 1) Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations 2) Existing Litigation

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Report of action taken in closed session C. Approval of Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY:______SECONDED BY:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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IV. COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public are welcome to participate in the meetings of the Board. When the Board President recognizes a member of the public for oral comment, such comment shall be three (3) minutes or less, at the discretion of the Board President. Comments of the public will be accepted during the Oral and Written Communications component of the agenda only. No action will be taken by the Board on matters not on the agenda, unless Government Code Section 54954 is evoked by the Trustees. This meeting of the Trustees shall be recorded on a digital recorder.

A. Oral Communications 1. Audience 2. Board Member comments

B. Educational Services – Mr. Guzman 1. Curriculum Report 2. Common Core Update 3. Summer School Reports – Mr. Harris/Ms. Word

C. Administrative Reports 1. Maintenance, Operations, Transportation, Facilities Report – (Pages 1-2)

D. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Projections – (Pages 3-4) 2. Williams Lawsuit Report 3. Other

V. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote, unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Items. Such comments will be limited to three minutes. It is understood that the administration recommends approval of all Consent Calendar. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of July 23, 2014 – (Pages 5-11)

2. Approval of List of Bill Warrants – (Pages 12-53)

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3. Approval of Revolving Fund Expenditures – (Page 54)

4. Approval of the Bus Routes for the 2014/15 school year – (Pages 55-57)

5. Approval of an Agreement with CSUMB for the Teacher Internship Program – (Pages 58-61)

6. Approval of Geotechnical Engineering Agreement for the New Main Street Middle School with Kleinfelder – (Pages 62-80)

7. Approval of the NWEA Web Based Measures of Academic Progress Assessment System to measure Children’s Academic Progress – (Pages 81- 82)

8. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education to provide Common Core State Standards implementation support – (Pages 83-87)

9. Approval for Professional Development Services with Central California Writing Project – (Pages 88-89)

10. Ratification of Services Agreement with 360 Degree Customer, Inc. to provide services to students in the regional program extended school year – (Pages 90-97)

11. Ratification of Services Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Staffing Solutions – (Pages 98-107)

12. Approval of a Contract with Verizon Wireless – (Pages 108-109)

13. Approval of renewal of a Consulting Contract Agreement with CSM for E- Rate – (Pages 110-117)

14. Approval of a Consulting Agreement with Alice Keeler to provide Illuminate Training – (Pages 118-119)

15. Approval of an Agreement with Sandy Madrid for CALPADS and Aeries.net services – (Pages 120-122)

16. Approval of an agreement with Dynamic Education, LLC for Common Core, LCAP and coaching services – (Pages 123-125)

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17. Approval of a lease agreement with Apple for 3 years for iPad Airs – (Pages 126-130)

18. Approval of the amended LCAP Plan based on Monterey County Office of Education input – (Pages 131-246)

B. Personnel Items

1. Job Description: Director of Fiscal Services – (Pages 247-248)

2. Approval of three (3) new Instructional Aide III SPED Positions – (Page 249)

MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VI. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 8-01-14 – Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators – (Pages 250-253)

MOTION TO APPROVE NO. 8-01-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VII. BOARD POLICIES A. First Reading Manual Maintenance – April 2014 – (Pages 254-379)

VIII. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

IX. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENED BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Called Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approved the Closed Session Agenda

D. Allowed for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourned to Closed Session – 5:30 P.M.

II. CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M. A. Personnel 1) Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations 2) Existing Litigation

III. RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mrs. Kristine Vasquez, Principal at San Vicente Elementary

B. Report of action taken in closed session No action was taken in closed session.

C. Approved the Board Agenda

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MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED BY: Gloria Ledesma AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Ledesma, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

IV. COMMUNICATIONS A. Oral Communications 1. Audience 2. Board Member comments

B. Educational Services – Mr. Guzman 1. Curriculum Report & Common Core Update: Mr. Guzman reported that there had been three full days of orientation and training for new teachers and was glad to see an amazing crop of talent. Staff is focusing on the five priorities. Including the Common Core State Standards. The Leadership Team also participated in a two-day training for summit (retreat). Everyone is enthusiastic and excited to begin another school year.

2. Summer School Reports – Mr. Harris/Ms. Word Mr. Harris, Summer School Principal gave the following report to the Board:

355 Students participated; 19 Teachers (3 SDC); 2 Migrant Aides; 12 Student Aides; Average Daily: 328 Students; Highest: 355S Students; Lowest: 266 (First 2 Days)

Field Trips: • San Lorenzo Park 3rd-6th • Tech Museum 1st-6th • Children's Museum Tk & K • Monterey Zoological Tk &K • District Transportation • District Food Service

Outcomes: Student: Science, Arts, Technology, Explore professions and people that sustain Global society; Interactive engagement with ideas, materials, the environment, and technology. Educators: Common Core Team Planning connect beyond the classroom Community: Breakfast/Lunch, Open House, Local Recourses, Public Communication

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Trustee Ledesma said that she heard many positive comments about Mr. Matthew’s leadership during summer school.

President Barrera asked Mr. Matthews if he had a student wait list, and if he was able to accommodate those students. Mr. Matthews said they had an ongoing waiting list and was able to accommodate everyone except maybe 4- 5 students. But they hefty wait list was mostly for the combo class of 2nd-3rd grade.

Mrs. Ledesma asked how many students per class. Mr. Matthew said it was 22 per class.

Soledad High School Summer School: Ms. Robin Word, Summer School Principal at Soledad High School also gave the following report to the Board:

Data: • Summer program was broken down into two sessions: • Session 1: 8:10 – 12:30 p.m. • Session 2: 1:00 – 5:15 p.m.

• 15 classes were offered over the course of the entire day • Morning: 9 High School courses; 2 Middle School support courses; 2 Hartnell* classes • Afternoon: 2 ARC Labs (Academic Recovery Center) • June 17th – July 8th ; 15 Academic days • Overall Average of students on campus ~ 300+

Courses:

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Remediation • 170 students were able to remediate their grade during the program, thus allowing 2014-2015 courses to not be as impacted with “repeat” students. • 65 students remediated their F's and earned an A in their respective class • 67 students remediated their F's and earned a B in their respective class

• 24 students remediated their F's and earned a C in their respective class • 13 students earned a D or below and stayed in the class to gain additional skills needed • 1 student completed the E2020 online credit recovery program

Credit Recovery: • Students are continuously working on their E20/20 program and are projected to complete by the end of Fall semester 2014.

President Barrera asked Dr. Boyd if the high school would be able to offer credit advancement courses for those who want to get ahead. Dr. Boyd said yes and they are looking into this.

C. Administrative Reports 1. Maintenance, Operations, Transportation, Facilities Report

D. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Projections Projected enrollment was at 4,941.

2. Williams Lawsuit Report There were no complaints filed under facilities, textbooks or credentials for this time period. Dr. Boyd reported that the Facilities/Maintenance Department is working hard to fix deficiencies before the Williams Team visits.

Dr. Boyd also invited the Board members to visit the high school gym the maintenance staff did an outstanding job in refurbishing it. The Soledad High School track will also be getting a facelift. The portables at the school sites are almost complete. The Gabilan Office will be ready by the end of the MINUTES, August 13, 2014 Page 5

month. She asked for everyone’s patience.

3. Monthly meetings with parents: Dr. Boyd plans on scheduling monthly meetings with parents/staff where they can stop to have cookies or coffee and discuss issues that are important to them. She might ask for a few members to be available to join her. This will facilitate ongoing conversations on the LCAP.

V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

1. Approved the minutes of regular meeting of July 23, 2014

2. Approved the List of Bill Warrants

June 2014

FUND DATE AMOUNT General 06/03/2014 $ 140,942.39 06/05/2014 254,082.63 06/10/2014 141,217.14 06/12/2014 94,347.46 06/17/2014 488.49 06/19/2014 424,278.91 06/27/2014 294,292.43 $1,349,649.45

Adult Education 06/03/2014 $ 321.64 06/10/2014 1,042.60 06/19/2014 188.15 06/27/2014 688.28 $2,240.67

Child Development 06/10/2014 $ 963.21 06/12/2014 750.48 06/27/2014 1,116.27 $2,829.96

Cafeteria 06/03/2014 $123,791.66 06/12/2014 470.00 06/17/2014 154,951.02 MINUTES, August 13, 2014 Page 6

06/19/2014 7,573.73 06/27/2014 5,355.00 $292,141.41

Building Fund 06/17/2014 809.32 TOTAL ALL FUNDS $1,647,670.81

July 2014

FUND DATE AMOUNT General 0701/2014 $ 27,135.97 07/03/2014 348,615.85 07/08/2014 326,601.59 07/10/2014 35,588.49 07/15/2014 67,881.57 07/17/2014 61,826.30 07/22/2014 54,137.69 07/24/2014 188,515.46 07/31/2014 330,031.08 $1,440,334.00

Adult Education 07/03/2014 $ 473.34 07/10/2014 1,288.18 07/22/2014 201.11 07/31/2014 6,475.55 $8,438.18

Child Development 07/03/2014 $ 159.12 07/10/2014 41.12 07/31/2014 900.24 $1,100.48

Cafeteria 07/03/2014 $ 4,612.54 07/15/2014 86,673.77 07/17/2014 3,717.21 07/22/2014 7,583.89 07/31/2014 663.00 $103,250.41

Capital Facilities 07/31/2014 $2,690.00 TOTAL ALL FUNDS 1,555,813.07 MINUTES, August 13, 2014 Page 7

3. Approved the Revolving Fund Expenditures - $1,500

4. Approved the Bus Routes for the 2014/15 school year

5. Approved an Agreement with CSUMB for the Teacher Internship Program

6. Approval of Geotechnical Engineering Agreement for the New Main Street Middle School with Kleinfelder

7. Approved the NWEA Web Based Measures of Academic Progress Assessment System to measure Children’s Academic Progress

7. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education to provide Common Core State Standards implementation support

8. Approved a Professional Development Services with Central California Writing Project

Ratified a Services Agreement with 360 Degree Customer, Inc. to provide services to students in the regional program extended school year

9. Ratified a Services Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Staffing Solutions

10. Approved a Contract with Verizon Wireless

11. Approved a renewal of a Consulting Contract Agreement with CSM for E- Rate

12. Approved a Consulting Agreement with Alice Keeler to provide Illuminate Training

13. Approved an Agreement with Sandy Madrid for CALPADS and Aeries.net services

14. Approved an agreement with Dynamic Education, LLC for Common Core, LCAP and coaching services

15. Approved a lease agreement with Apple for 3 years for iPad Airs

16. Approved the amended LCAP Plan based on Monterey County Office of Education input MINUTES, August 13, 2014 Page 8

B. Personnel Items President Barrera reported the following personnel items were approved in closed session:

1. Certificated personnel:

Employee Position Site Erandi Ramirez Preschool Teacher MSMS Esmeralda Aguilera Preschool Teacher SV Kimberly Berrin SpEd Teacher GAB Jennifer Day Art Teacher MSMS Employee Position Site Robert Gammie SpEd Teacher MSMS Romelia Jimenez Teacher RF Ana Liu Teacher JF Lilian Mabon Art Teacher SHS Eric Macias History Teacher MSMS Rafael Martinez Math Teacher SHS Ashley Martinez Math Teacher SHS Danelle Mercer Counselor SHS Daniel Zeff Band Teacher SHS Angela Cabral Teacher SV Timmie Woods SpEd Teacher JF Barbara Vogt Teacher ELEM Alicia Arriaga-Lonero Teacher ELEM Angelina Pinedo Teacher ELEM Mike Clifford AG Teacher SHS

2. Classified personnel:

Employee Position Site Angie Amador Secretary III SV Belen Gonzalez Secretary III JF Anabel Garcia Secretary III SHS Daisy Alcala Secretary I SV Mariela Perez Secretary I JF Anabel Rodriguez Secretary I SHS Antolina Zuniga Custodian II/Bus Driver MOT Monica Santibanez Family Student Support Liaison SHS Maribel Rojas-Franco Family Student Support Liaison FL Maricela Barrera Instructional Aide III/RSP SHS MINUTES, August 13, 2014 Page 9

Employee Position Site Margarita Villasenor Instructional Aide III/SPED SHS Janet Chavarin Instructional Aide III/SPED JF

3. Resignations:

Employee Position Site Jeremy Strametz Mental Health Therapist MSMS Brandon Swift Ed Tech Coach DW Maria De La Luz Pritt Nursing Assistant Instructor Adult Ed Jessica Alisea Instructional Aide IV/SpEd SV Carlos Alapisco Instructional Aide III/SpEd MSMS Francisco Borbon Instructional Aide III/SpEd SHS Patrick Hanson Computer Technician II DW

4. Leaves of Absence:

Employee Type Site Dates Kathy Radillo FMLA SHS Through 10/27/14

5. Job Description: Director of Fiscal Services

6. Approved three (3) new Instructional Aide III SPED Positions

MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH EXCEPTION OF ITEM #6 BY: Gloria Ledesma SECONDED: Marie Berlanga AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Ledesma, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

VI. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 8-01-14 – Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators – (Pages 250-253)

MOTION TO APPROVE NO. 8-01-14 BY: Gloria Ledesma SECONDED: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Ledesma, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

VII. BOARD POLICIES A. First Reading Manual Maintenance – April 2014 MINUTES, August 13, 2014 Page 10

VIII. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS • Trustee Ledesma commented that she was happy to see staff getting ready to greet our students and to see teachers’ enthusiasm on another school year. • Trustee Fernandez commented on how much he enjoyed joining staff this morning at their training. • Trustee Massa welcomed everyone back. • Trustee Berlanga also welcomed everyone back and said she was excited to begin a new school year. She also reminded staff that the Board is there for them. Trustee Berlanga also commented on how much she enjoyed the leadership retreat and said it was a great idea and thanked administration for the opportunity. • President Barrera reminded everyone of the Board Retreat Saturday, August 16, 2014. • Superintendent Boyd thanked Ms. Estrella for submitting all FPM items to the state. She happily reported that the district passed. • President Barrera reported receiving a Thank You Note from Mrs. Read-Cap to the Board, thanking them for their donation to the Alexandra Read Scholarship. • Trustee Ledesma also received a thank you note from Justin Massa to the Board for the scholarship he received.

IX. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Soledad Unified School District

Information/Input Sessions with Stakeholders on LCAP

Stakeholder Meetings Dates Board of Education Meetings and Board September 14, 2013; January 15, 2014, Retreat June 11, June 25 Soledad Rotary Club September 10 Soledad Chamber July 9, 2013 Parent and Community Advisory February 18,April 3 District English Learner Advisory Committee April 24, May 21 (DLAC) Migrant Advisory April 15, 2014, Labor Partners(STA, CSEA, SCEA) March 11, 2014, April 9, District Curriculum Council September 24, November 4, 2013; March 24 and April 7, 2014 Frank Ledesma Elementary Site Council and January 29, February 12, March 6, April Staff Meetings 24, 2014 Rose Ferrero Elementary Staff Meetings December 11 & 19, 2013, January 30, Site Council, ELAC, Coffee with Principal, 2014, February 5,11, 12 March 4, 5 April 8, 30 May 13, 2014 Jack Franscioni Elementary Site Council and December 10, 2014 March 4, 2014 June Staff Meetings 3, 2014 Gabilan Elementary Site Council and Staff SSC: November 13, 2013 Meetings Staff meeting: February 12, 2014 San Vicente Elementary Site Council and November 6, 2013, January 23, 2014, Staff Meetings February 27, 2014, March 27, 2014 Main Street Middle School Site Council and November 6, 19, December 4, 17, 2013; Staff Meetings January 14,15,28, February 4,5,18, March 4,5,18, Soledad High School Site Council and Staff December 10, 2013, January 16,2014, Meetings/CTC pathway discussions/student January 20, 2014, February 11, advisory meetings. 12,13,15,18,19,20, February 11, 2014, April 23, 2014

630 SOLEDAD USD BOARD RETREAT GOALS & LCAP FEEDBACK

PRIORITY 1: BASIC NEEDS

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Appropriate Credential Teachers (e.g. HQT Report, Recruit and retain highly qualified staff as measured 1. EdJoin, job fairs, networking SARC) by the percent of teachers meeting the NCLB 2. Qualified H.R. person (Assistant Superintendent) requirements and the retention of NCLB compliant 3. Competitive salary teachers Sufficient Instructional Materials (e.g. Every student will have access to standards based Research bundling of electronic texts. (as adopted by the district), text material Facilities in good repair (e.g. SARC) All facilities in good repair in accordance to ed Measure through Williams inspections. code, board policies, and Williams requirements

PRIORITY 2: IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE STANDARDS

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Programs and services to enable all students to Increase student achievement as measure by AYP • Open up communication and keep all skate- access common core academic content standards. and API Targets being made holders on board and ask for input • Address the needs of low socio-economic • Master schedule reflect placing students into subgroups as measured by AYP and API classes intervention (RTI) for subgroups subgroup targets being met. • Least restrictive environment for all students • SUSD will be committed to providing • Address home issues through counselors and professional development for all staff to parent liaisons improve their professional practice • Address the needs of students with disabilities (SWD) subgroup as measured by meeting the AYP and API subgroup targets Programs and services to enable English Learners to Give equal access to the core curriculum for EL • Establish EL programs for those who need extra access common core academic content standards students across the common core standards. help (example Saturday School tutoring, etc ...) and • Implement effective EL strategies all day across the curriculum • Create individual plans per student needs • Use resources like whiteboards, pair share, 631 group learning, technology, hands on activities with manipulatives Programs and Services to enable English Learners to Give equal access to the core curriculum for EL Communication with parents to get them on board access English Language development students to access English language development.

PRIORITY 3: PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Efforts School District & Individual School Sites • School sites will increase parent involvement; make to seek parent input in decisions for the therefore, increasing parental input district and schools incrementally by 25% yearly through the use of: o SSC, DLAC, LCAP, ELAC, Migrant Advisory o Marquees – updated o Call out program o Updated websites o Parent education of mobile devices How will the School District promote parental • Bringing in programs; workshops, and events participation in programs for: that appeal to and address the needs of o Economically disadvantaged pupils demographic groups o English Learners • Plan with coherence with all levels of education o Foster Youth programs in SUSD to deliver content that is o Individuals with exceptional needs consistent, rigorous, efficient and plans for progression of needs of both parents and students

PRIORITY 4: PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Performance on standardized tests, score on  Increase student achievement as measured • Cohort graduation rate to increase 5-7% over Academic Performance Index, share of pupils that by AYP and API targets being met previous year are college and career ready, share of English  Address the needs of low socio-economic • 10th grade first time CAHSEE passing rate for Learners that become English Proficient, English subgroup as measured AYP and API English and math 8-12% as a result of learner reclassification rate, share of pupils that subgroup targets being met concentrated school wide “Show what you pass advanced placement exams with a 3 or higher,  Continue to address the needs of the EL Know” campaign.

632 and share of pupils determined prepared for subgroup as measured by meeting AMAO • 50% more AP classes offered 2014-2015 college by the Early Assessment Program targets • 100% of students taking AP take AP exam • Statewide assessment data (CST Science,  Address the needs of students with • 700 students taking AP classes in 2014-2015 SBAC 2014-2015) disabilities (SWD) subgroup as measured by • 50% more students taking 2 or more classes in • API (2016-2017) meeting the AYP and API subgroup targets 2014-2015 • College readiness  SUSD will be committed to providing • AYP/API baseline data first then 10% increase • % of pupils completing A-G or CTC professional development for all staff to • 100% of 11th graders take EAP in English and sequences or ROP or Partnership improve their professional practice math to generate baseline data Academies  Increase CAHSEE proficiency rates in ELA • 100% of students will be college and career • Language proficiency (CELDT, ELPAC 2016- and Math by 3% each year as measured by ready as a result of 100% A-G master schedule 2017) the combined CAHSEE passage rates and Academic Pathways • English Learner reclassification rate  Expand on Career Technical Education • % of pupils passing AP exam with score of 3 course offerings and pathways or higher  Support on use of digital technology in • % of pupils who participate in EAP classrooms to improve student • % of pupils demonstrate college achievement preparedness (EAP) • Other district benchmarks/lexiles/levels/dilbes/gate/ honors

PRIORITY5: PUPIL ENGAGEMENT

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback School attendance rates, chronic absenteeism  Maintain attendance rate at 96% with the • Funding attached rates, middle school dropout rates, high school goal of attaining 97% or better as measured • Daily, period, weekly, monthly parent dropout rates, and high school graduation rates by P1 and P2 reports. • community • Accountability --- random  Provide safe learning environment for all • Not measured by rates, but need school & students, including decreasing bullying, as parent surveys measured by a decrease in expulsion and • PBIS – districtwide developing houses @ suspension rates. secondary (indiv. Centered) • Elementary-secondary (positive recognition) • Staff as well – attendance important  All students will attend with 100% (incentives) 633 attendance rate and graduate (high school) • “Little House” @ elementary • Mentorships (elementary – secondary) • Make-up sessions for time ISP • ASP tutoring (like AVID) for secondary • Parent education critical

PRIORITY 6: SCHOOL CLIMATE

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback  Other local measures including surveys of  All students want to come to school and • Mentorships – elementary/secondary pupils, and feel safe. Measured by: • Attendance rate increasing  Parents and teachers on the sense of safety and Surveys school connections o o Programs o Attendance (including parent groups)

PRIORITY 7: COURSE ACCESS )

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Pupil enrollment in a broad course of study that Expand on Career Technical Education course Master Schedule to reflect career readiness courses includes all of the subject areas (e.g. English, offerings and pathways that relate to common core (Ag, corrections, dental, medical, business, etc) Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Visual & career readiness. Performing Arts, Health, Physical Education, Career & Technical Education and other)

634 PRIORITY 8: OTHER PUPIL OUTCOMES

State Criteria/Guidelines Current District Goal Feedback Pupil outcomes in the subject areas (English, • Other subjects other than ELA & Math will Mathematics, Social Science, Visual & Performing transition curriculum and instruction to support Arts, Health, Physical Education, Career & Technical achievement of pupil outcome goals in ELA & Math Education, and other)

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Please fill out the “Needs” sections as well as you can. You may fill this out as a general department or as an individual. Please return all feedback to your principal by Friday, 2/14/14.

Category A: Priority 1: Basic Needs State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Appropriate credential teachers • 100% • None • Shortage of teacher coverage/substitutes • BTSA support providers, develop • District HR takes care of ensuring that we are rces opportunities for PD, continue to hire credentialed teacher subs, attend teacher fairs to hire • Most teachers hired with representation of school best and brightest early on. site on panel • Highly qualified HR Director, incentives • Large group of teachers coming up for retirement. for furthering your education, add on Large turnover of new teachers due to burnout and more steps for experienced teachers, lack of support. Many teachers kept on a cost of living adjustment, GATE temporary track. certification for teachers, eliminate need • QEIA ends this year. So, we will have more to re-submit transcripts after credential teachers than classes. is verified (some districts accept copies • We believe we are fully credentialed and of transcripts) appropriately placed in our assignments. • Stipend for National Certification, • MCOE and CDE website to confirm our nonthreatening peer intervention appropriate credentials and other related needs program for new and old teachers, salary in check with the cost of living, broader recruitment. Sufficient Instructional Materials • 100%. Enough materials for all students. • New curriculum & new assessments (e.g. Board IM Resolution, SARC) Currently sufficient in HM (CASS) • Need common core materials • Textbooks sufficient. Some schools do not have • Smart boards technology needed for CC implementation. • More technology in the classrooms and • Sufficient instructional materials, that allows us to in students’ hands. teach common core standards, a variety of • 21st Century Technician materials. • Larger budget for supplies and technology

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Category A: Priority 1: Basic Needs (continued)

State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Sufficient Instructional Materials • Everything is photocopied. No common core • Update computers in classrooms and (e.g. Board IM Resolution, SARC) materials. No training on CC. labs, and iPads yearly (continued) • Teachers at grade levels collaborate and bring ideas • Need consumable materials for Science to PLC. and Social Studies Curriculum, NY • We are aware that the district adheres to the Math PRE-printed/collated for teachers William’s Act and therefore we have the • Inservices where teachers have choice appropriate textbooks/materials needed for the CA and local experts to start the process, State Standards adopted 1997. teacher collaboratively looks at materials to find materials to purchase, keep a program long enough so that 6th grade can see the benefits. • The concern is we do not have the CCSS curriculum to make the transition to CCSS. We need math tools and manipulatives to support the curriculum we are trying to implement, i.e., NY Engage Module, etc. Another concern is we need an appropriate ESL program for those students who are not acquiring English in the regular ELD classes and/or newcomers.

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Category A: Priority 1: Basic Needs

State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions • 100%, bathrooms ok. • Need shade structures/waterproof areas, Facilities in good repair (e.g., • Door jambs not operational, heaters & air parking lots and bus drop-off extremely SARC) (continued) - What happened to conditioners break with some lengthy time in dangerous, updated restrooms and Healthy Start Survey waiting for repairs, gopher problems, excessively drinking fountains. -More involvement in the Sunshine Club -Funding for AR Books (Fiction and Non-Fiction) dripping faucets in classrooms, blinds don’t work. • Landscaping, repair rubber on -Funding for PBIS Posters • Women’s restroom has only ne working sink and playground, blinds that work, bathrooms -Funding for San Vicente Store (PBIS) no warm water. The sink that works has a faucet remodeled, new towel dispensers, solar that sticks on open. The parking lot has burned out panels, more reliable

-We need a survey of the time spent on each lights. Men’s restroom is missing lights. Wi-Fi, new technology properly wired, subject from the teachers, so there is a Kindergarten yard needs work. Improvement of without exposed wires. guideline now that we are developing play area and larger area needed for larger number • Thins repaired in a timely fashion and a common core. Our question is: If subjects are integrated how are we going to allocate our of students. Room 23 needs to be checked for streamlined reporting system. time for each subject? proper exits in case of a fire. Windows are not accessible. Speaker system does not work in some areas. • We believe our facilities are in fair condition.

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Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Programs and Services to enable all • RTI & Tech ED, have some math materials, no new • New technology, new computer labs, students to access common core curriculum, RTI, ELD, After School Program, only new curriculum, new assessments, need academic content standards. using what is available at each grade –inconsistent ELA, Social Studies, Science, & Math, with implementation, 100% RTI for math and writing, some • All students have access to core curriculum. standards are missing CC lessons. • EDI, PBIS, Engage in NY Math, Using CCSS in Adopt a curriculum that will include all lessons, Emphasis on HOQ’s, RSP, least restrictive standards (new CC) for all grades. environment, Technology-iPads, new computers, CCSS materials to reinforce & teach. updated internet structure. • Make sure adoption materials are • Covet the core time in class instruction for all parallel to CC questioning and SBAC. students, we use TAPPLE to deliver instruction, • iPads out in students hands, SAME EDI layout to create a lesson, computer labs are not curriculum for all SPED teachers, completely functional. ACTUAL curriculum purchased, full • We are currently meeting as DW grade-level teams time aide for computer lab, PE teachers, to come to agreement on how to transition to the Music teachers, a series of professional CCSS. We believe/understand at this time some development that’s appropriate and grade levels are using NY Engage Modules, and not builds on the last session given, more every school/grade-level is doing the same. collaboration time during the week (90 mins. During school time for week like King City has) more paraprofessionals working with identified SPED students within the classroom, District wide assessments for reporting purposes. • We need more resources and training with Common Core, smaller class size, typing program. • We need a district-level lead (i.e. curriculum director) to guide us in this transition, so we are focused and we are doing similar programs.

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Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards (continued) State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Programs and Services to enable all • During this transition period we believe students to access common core we could come up with multiple academic content standards. assessments to show mastery of the (continued) standards. A related topic discussed was the importance of the standardization of reporting to parents. Not only do we need to be very clear of which assessments to use as a district, but also we need to have a calibration protocol of how to score student work with rubrics. Programs and Services to enable • RTI & Tech Ed, making words, sight words and • New Technology & New Curriculum – English Learners to access common study long vowels, RTI & ELD, After School New Assessments, is ELD suppose to be core academic content standards. Program, group work & intervention programs, Common Core? More aides, RTI for 100% Math and Writing • ELD by language level K-6 (4-5 days per week), all • Continue to pursue appropriate materials classes K-6 are SEI, students in general ed are and PD for ELD by language level heterogeneously grouped, reclassification twice including support for long-term EL’s, yearly. more intervention for intermediate level • Interventions, ELD, GLAD CELDT testers. • Professional development that’s valuable and usable in the classroom, Newcomer’s class, Newcomer curriculum (skill appropriate), EL coordinator, GLAD training for all teachers.

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Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards (continued) State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Programs and Services to enable • Covet the core time in class instruction for all • Visuals, realia, manipulatives, extra English Learners to access common students, we use TAPPLE to deliver instruction, time, peer partners, games or apps that core academic content standards. EDI layout to create a lesson, computer labs are not they can use to learn visually. (continued) completely functional, books and workbooks for all • ELRTs in the district work together as a students, we use NY modules, computer labs are team, and have planned to meet as a not completely functional, definition on vocabulary, PLC to review CCSS for ELD and work answer in complete sentences and use sentence together to implement them at their sites frames, Rosetta Stone Program in the future. • We have a site ELRT, and the district has provided for the ELRTs to attend an MCOE traning “Supporting ELs transition to the CCSS through Structured Student Discourse”, in turn, the ELRT at SV provided information to the staff. “A Tool to Scaffold Instruction for English Learning” to support the integration of ELD across the curriculum. It provides sample HOTS questions, strategies to use with each ELD level, sentence frames, and sample projects to use for every level of Bloom’s taxonomy. Programs and Services to enable • ELD leveled classes, ELD Pearson Curriculum, • New technology, new curriculum, new English Learners to access English SAD, RTI, EDI, & TAPPLE, 100% assessments, RTI, SCAIE, but need Language Development • EL resource teacher critical, ELD curriculum more services, better curriculum that is provided for each student. aligned with CC standards, more • SDAIE, GLAD, CLAD teachers, EL Resource homework help, CCSS lessons for ELD Teacher instruction. • Oral presentation with fluency, CELDT practice • Need consistency in ELD book implementation, need curriculum for ELD that prepares students for CELDT or LPAC, need communication vertically between elemen/MS/HS

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Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards (continued) State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions Programs and Services to enable • We currently are using Pearson ELD program. The • A relevant and technological program, English Learners to access English ELRT is taking a group of FBB/Beginning 4th,5th, PD, continue with Rosetta Stone Language Development 6th graders during ELD scheduled time (students vocabulary translation for parents. (continued) who do not fit into any of the leveled classes). Mrs. • We need Rosetta Stone accessible to our Ortega also has a small group of newcomers and to meet our ELS needs. newcomers/students who need ESL during this We also need an ELD program that is time. aligned to our ELA program/curriculum.

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Category A: Priority 7: Course Access

Pupil enrollment in a broad course of • ELA, Math, History, Science, Performing Arts, PE, • Need required times: Visual Arts, study that includes all of the subject Tech Ed (limited), students attend a full day Health, Science, History, and P.E., nee areas. (e.g. English, Mathematics, classroom with instruction in multiple subjects – more art and performing arts materials, Social Science, Science, Visual & 35-36 students, 100% technology, pilot Language Arts Performing Arts, Health, Physical • We mostly focus on ELA, Math, ELD. We program? Why New York? Training Education, Career & Technical integrate Science, Social Science, and Art, TE needed- Physical Ed, Performing Arts, Education and other) throughout the day. Health Ed, Technology, less students in each classroom. • Resource teachers: Art, science, PE, music. (Prep teachers), teachers who specialize in these subject areas who can pull out or push in the classroom, curriculum/materials and easy access to materials.

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Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards (continued)

Pupil enrollment in a broad course of • Most schools do not have PE, ART, or other • Functioning Science lab with a Science study that includes all of the subject support staff teachers or aide in lower grades., teacher, functioning tech lab with tech areas. (e.g. English, Mathematics, PE is scheduled for each grade level 3 times a teacher, teacher training on curriculum Social Science, Science, Visual & week. We have SPARKS materials and lesson integration, consumable Science and Performing Arts, Health, Physical plans. Many teachers have been SPARKS trained Social Science materials, Reading Education, Career & Technical ,For TK and K volunteers help to do prep work specialist, increase conference budget. Education and other) for art and other activities. Science and Social • Scheduling everything throughout the (continued) Studies are taught throughout disciplines, Many week is a challenge, we really miss upper primary and intermediate classes do not support staff, i.e. aides, family have Science of Social Studies regularly, we do advocate, Art/PE teachers, etc., could currently have a music teacher 1x per week for grant writers help get us money for grades 4-6 ,Health could be addressed in the these things? music for Lower grades science curriculum. (music teacher), art supplies, Art • Emphasis on ELA and Math intervention as needed Docent Program, expanding health education including puberty, dental, abuse • Daily instruction in social studies, science, and physical education, health and fine arts needed, more intensive intervention in primary grades

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Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards (continued)

Pupil enrollment in a broad course of -Classroom Schedule -Common Core Training study that includes all of the subject -ELD schedule -New Curriculum areas. (e.g. English, Mathematics, -Lesson Plans -New ELD Program Social Science, Science, Visual & -PLC Meetings -Science Lab -Computer Lab Performing Arts, Health, Physical -AR -Classroom Computers Education, Career & Technical -We hear from substitutes/visitors good reports about student Education and other) behavior. We believe the small class sizes attribute to this good -Safety in the parking lot/Metz Rd. is an on-going (continued) rapport/ positive school climate and culture. We would like to issue. Cars go speeding up to the crosswalk. keep class size a ratio of 20:1 primary grades, 25:1 upper grades. Parents/students do not always use the crosswalks. We see a need for this to be district wide. The landscaping in the The drop off/pick-up area is too small and parents do front of the school is in good condition, however in the back it is not always adhere to the rules, making it unsafe for dry and the garden needs to be attended to. PBIS is in place everyone. We have minimum police involvement. We for positive and negative behaviors. We see a need for more need more police involvement, changes in the system, support of this program throughout the school, and the need to and all gates need to be kept locked during school adjust the system for the primary grades. We would also like to time. see parents more involved. Some questions we have about surveys are: What -We feel parents do feel welcomed in our school, and have a sense happened to the Healthy Start/ parent surveys we of community. We need to continue to have an ORC to keep this used to conduct? We see a need for a yearly student good relationship going. Our ORC is very effective for students and survey to see if students feel safe, ad what kinds of parents. problems they encounter.

A suggestion to promote student connectedness to the school/their class would be more class time for class meetings/family building/responsive classroom program. Also, more rallies and school wide activities for example; incentives for 100% attendance (jumping houses, special privileges). For teachers we have a Sunshine Club which promotes school connectedness; however this club needs more support.

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Category C: Priority 3: Parent Involvement

Efforts School District & Individual • School Site Council, Representative to DLAC, • More teachers and parents on PTO, we School Sites make to seek parent ELAC, PTO, we have SSC, ELAC. Many are don’t have DLAC, LCAP, Migrant input in decisions for the district and not with the ability to make these decisions: Advisory. We need more PTO schools. SSC, DLAC, LCAP, SSC, ELAC, Activity notification, PTO, 100% involvement, parent trainings on their ELAC, Migrant Advisory • Community Resource coordinator, Back to behavior, knowledge of materials, and School Celebration/parent booths, parenting, we would like more parent Committees, Parent notification/phone calls involvement and buy-ins. SST, IEP’s, 504, Parent teacher conferences, • School website updated, parent Kinder orientation, email, volunteer communication re: Common Core, opportunities/5 star families, flyers, mailings, implementation from district, more parents as partners parenting classes on site, PIQE marquee, classroom visits, Beginning Parent on site (GAB has not had opportunity), University ,(Literacy, Math and Technology multiple websites to inform parents with nights) someone to update them. • Currently working with limited involvement; 10 people • More incentives for parents and students, door running most things, School is actively seeking parent prizes, Lion’s bucks, Co-op hours for parents involvement, A lot of working parents, non-school hours, tied to field trip funding, serve food at meetings can’t afford to take time off, working multiple jobs, 90%+ for parents, raffles, master calendar of the years parent participation for conferences, babysitting at fundraisers meeting, meetings that start on time and end on time • Unclear of the Secondary Level • Board Meetings, coffee with principal, online grading communication with parents, How are we going system, social media, many teachers are using DOJO to improve parent communication/ classroom which parents can access from home. involvement? Can we set up school website where the parents can access school meetings, grades? School contact service, iPhone, telephone answering to notify parents of lockdowns, upcoming messages for the school site.

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Category C: Priority 3: Parent Involvement

Efforts School District & Individual • Room 4 parents center, Parents as Teachers, District Funding for ORC, PIQE School Sites make to seek parent Curriculum Meeting, District Wide grade level meeting. -Parent training on SSC, ELAC, LCAP, and Migrant Pac process -Keep District Curriculum meeting Dates (no canceling at the input in decisions for the district and We have the following parental groups at our school site that make recommendations and give important input in last minute) schools. SSC, DLAC, LCAP, decisions for the school; SSC and ELAC. Our SSC meets -District wide vertical alignment ELAC, Migrant Advisory monthly and consists of parents, teachers, our ELRT, and -District Calendar of upcoming events each month like the (continued) our principal. Our ELAC meets monthly as well, and we elementary monthly calendars have an average attendance of 35-40 parents who participate in this group. -One need may be to have a parent letter that highlights the main discussions at the SSC meetings, so that all parents are

-We are aware that the district has DLAC and parent involvement in the well informed of the decisions being made. District Curriculum Council. We are also aware of a Migrant Advisory Committee. -One need may be that the district has a calendar of their meetings that parents can have access to, so that they are well informed of district meetings in advance.

-We understand the parents of the Middle School and High School Student of the Month get invited to the board meetings. One question we have is: Are parents informed about the board meetings and/or invited to them?

-Another question we have is: Will parents be invited to/informed about the LCAP meetings? We know 2 teachers will be selected by the union to be involved with the decision making, but how will we be informed about the decisions being made?

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 3: Parent Involvement

How will the School District • We have ELAC, too few are involved, family • PQIE for college readiness, we need promote parental participation in advocate, school counselor, Bilingual staff, Reading night, math night. We need programs for Economically child care for ELAC meetings, parenting programs for Foster Youth, Outsource, disadvantaged pupils, English classrooms, RTI, EDI strategies, Pearson-ELD, pay them token, points, provide Kinder Learners, Foster Youth, Individuals free and reduced lunch. expectations to preschool parents, with exceptional needs? • Parenting classes – both at MS and elem GATE, Summer School for Incoming schools available when parents are available Kinder. (nightly/summer) • More classes available with incentives • The SPL Coordinator, EL Coordinator, No cost for parents (iPads?), support groups parent classes with excellent trainers (CEC?), parent • We offer interpreters for school events, we are liaisons/home visits always striving 100% parent conferences, • Community workshops, Connections to school meetings, phone conferences, home community social services, Real afterschool visits. We send out daily flyers both in English GATE program, More parent universities based on academics, competent after and Spanish, incentive 5 star family. school tutoring, run by non-school personnel, door to door recruitment of parent participation in economic assistance programs • Needs: Trying to balance AM/PM times for assemblies, or school activities for parents to attend. Possible suggestion! Getting parents to join if they are getting raffle tickets for food coupons, FoodCo.

647

Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 3: Parent Involvement

How will the School District -ORC phone calls home - Funding for PIQE promote parental participation in -School EL Resource Teacher -Funding for ORC -EL Resource phone calls home -Literacy Night programs for Economically -Notices sent home in Spanish and English -Math Night disadvantaged pupils, English -Marquee -Auto phone dialer Learners, Foster Youth, Individuals -We have several opportunities/programs for parents to be involved in at Other ideas we have to improve parent involvement are the with exceptional needs? SV. Some of the educational opportunities are: the Pique Classes(we following: Math/Literacy Night, Common Core Meetings to (continued) would like to repeat these classes), Triple “P” classes, Parents as Teachers. keep parents informed of the new standards/SBAC and Some of the other activities include: Artisan Crafts in RM 4, Science Camp, ways they can help their students make the transition to the and other fundraising activities. the instructional practices. Also, we recognize a need for our parents and students to have Technological Literacy and our question is: How is the district going to support this need in parental education? We also have some questions about the ASP program. Are the students listed in the question above the ones who have 1st priority in the ASP program?

-Also, we recognize a need for Girls Inc, Boy/Girl Scouts and other mentoring types of programs for our upper grade 4-6 students.

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Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 6: School Climate

Other local measures including Have safety Committee & PBIS Committee Parents on safety committee, need parent surveys of pupils, and parents and . None on committee involvement & additional Drill Practices, more teachers on the sense of safety and supervision in the school restrooms. school connections. . School Safety Committee, Gate monitors, require check-in & check-out, visitors passes, pupil supervisors (Lunch and • Parents survey- Invite specific parents to Recess), School Safety Plan, Positive Behavior Plan trainings, ensure safe place, SRO available for prevention activities, continue PBIS . Students are encouraged to speak freely & feel safe. Rules are training and follow through at site with recited every morning with an additional weekly focus on a district-wide implementation and support specific rule. Morning Sing every Friday provides connectedness.

. PBIS

• Some surveys currently underway, tech. surveys safety survey, ELAC- parents currently meet with EL resource teacher and principal, Teachers- safe climate, supportive, new teachers, SRO occasionally SARC. Attendance follow up (Health Aide/attendance clerk critical), Recognition assemblies including for attendance monthly, beginning stages of PBIS

649

Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 6: School Climate

Other local measures including • Overall school climate is positive, overall teachers have good • Incentive for students to show up to school on surveys of pupils, and parents and camaraderie , teachers are supportive of each other and work time and stay whole day, new parking lot flow, teachers on the sense of safety and well together, teacher/ student and student/student resource for Classroom newsletters, all parents school connections. (continued) relationships are improving positively, students want to come to wearing sticker badges all the time, parent school, parent participation is increasing and expressing a desire training/preparedness on requirements for next for more opportunities to participate, ALL staff wear badges, grade level. stepped up security awareness and precautions around campus, kindergarten sign out sheets, the school is more secured most • Everyone-one way in, one way out - no consistently locked open gate, officer on duty at schools- morning/late drop off/pick up, another • Gates open during the morning time to come to camera - on campus, consequence and school, Gates open for after school program, reward-public announcement of doing Drive up and drop off area parents in aggressive the right thing in the parking lot, Mode, locked doors in staff room, volunteer sign in assigned teacher parking spots?, donate and out, parent involvement in training, evening classroom clorox cleaning wipes, child sessions with parent input, office is always clean, care , janitorial services - areas around PBIS-School Wide expectations the classroom need to be cleaned, nice check off list but rarely gets checked off correctly, increased security for AS

program, sub pic IDS

Elementary Schools – Frank Ledesma School, Gabilan School, Jack Franscioni School, Rose Ferrero School, San Vicente School

Category C: Priority 6: School Climate

Other local measures including -San Vicente Paw Store (PBIS) - What happened to Healthy Start Survey 650 surveys of pupils, and parents and - AR awards -More involvement in the Sunshine Club teachers on the sense of safety and -Movie Nights -Funding for AR Books (Fiction and Non-Fiction) -Sunshine Club -Funding for PBIS Posters school connections. (continued) -Funding for San Vicente Store (PBIS) -We are aware that the state mandated minutes are for PE 200 hours every 2 weeks. We believe the other minutes are suggested by the state and our district has made recommendations for these minutes. -We need a survey of the time spent on each subject from the teachers, so there is a guideline now that we are developing common core. Our question is: If subjects are integrated how are we going to allocate our time for each subject?

651 Main Street Middle School Teacher Input Category A

State Criteria / Guidelines Current condition Needs? Questions?

Priority 1: Basic needs

-Appropriate credential teacher -Human Resources -BTSA support providers (e.g. HQT report, SARC) -Develop opportunities for PD

-Sufficient Instructional Materials -Some class sets of textbooks -Need class sets. (e.g. Board IM Resolution, SARC) -Bridge materials

-Facilities in good repair (e.g. -William’s Lawsuit -New School. SARC) -Repair requests

Priority 2: Implementation

-Programs and services to enable Academy, RSP, Honor classes, Tutoring to address students all students to access common math Common Core, English class writing, keyboarding classes, core academic content standards. are doing Common Core, Science- student success curriculum, No CCSS technology, tutors History- No CCSS, however implementing literacy standards

-Programs and Services to English ELD, CCSS, block classes Unblock classes for ELD classes, Learners to access common core know the plan for ELD, How ELD academic content standards and clan can help in other academics, students should have a plan for all areas.

-Programs and Services to enable Block classes, ELD curriculum, Nire training plan for EL’s English Learners to access ELAC committee, EL resources English Language Development person, Family Advocate to help some EL.

Priority 7: Course Access

-Pupil enrollment in a broad -ELD, ELA, Honors. -More elective options: technology, course of study that includes all of -SPED mainstreamed. performance arts. the subject areas. e.g. English, -Reclassification. -More credentialed teachers for Mathematics, Social Science, -Academic counselors to advise electives. Science, Visual & Performing Arts, students most appropriate for -More support for SPED transition. Health, Physical Education, them. -Class size. Career & Technical Education and - -Need health class. other)

652 Main Street Middle School Teacher Input Category C

Priority 3: Parental Involvement

-Efforts School District & 1. Family liaison 1. PTA Individual School Sites make to 2. ELAC 2. Parent Volunteer seek parent input in decisions for 3. Family advocate 3. Transparency and grate the district and schools 4. Parenting success class stake. -SSC, DLAC, LCAP, ELAC, 5. Committees 4. Migrant Advisory 6. Parent notification 7. SST, IEP’s, 504 8. Parent teacher conferences 9. gradebook access 10. email 11. volunteer opportunities 12. flyers, mailings, marquee, classroom visits.

-How will the School District promote parental participation in programs for Economically disadvantaged pupils, English Learners, Foster Youth, Individuals with exceptional needs.

Priority 6: School Climate

-Other local measures including 1. Some surveys currently 1. students survey with surveys of pupils, and underway parental consent -Parents and teachers on the 2. tech. surveys 2. follow up with signatures sense of safety and school 3. safety survey 3. parents involvement to connectedness. 4. ELAC- parents currently continue meet with EL resources 4. Parents survey- teacher and AP 5. Public relations- 5. Perception (safety)- promotions, stakeholders, conditions better as of late, career day career day 6. Parent involvement- invited 6. Teachers- safe climate, 7. Ensure safe place supportive, new teachers 8. survey confidential 7. Probation officers 9. not current 8. SARC 10. attendance follow up 9. SRO- school resource 11. should be visible. officer 12. Have more probation officers on campus.

653 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

LCAP Needs Feedback Please fill out the “Needs” sections as well as you can. You may fill this out as a general department or as an individual. Please return all feedback to Principal Austin by 4:00 p.m. on Friday (2/14/14).

Please Note: These suggestions have been agreed upon by the secondary Department at Soledad HS. NCP – No Comments Provided by Staff Category A: Priority 1: Basic Needs State Current Condition Needs? Questions? Criteria/Guidelines Appropriate credential  NCP by ELA, EL’s  NCP by ELA, EL’s teachers  2 in Biology ‐Chen  Need 1 more if we have a 2 AP classes next year.

 Lacking a HQ SDC teacher  Teacher with ED background  Maybe an ED program  Good  No comments provided  We have highly qualified teachers  We need another Spanish/French teacher to help reduce class size Sufficient instructional  NCP by EL  NCP by EL materials  Extremely outdated textbooks  CCSS aligned materials and textbooks  ELA Dept would like to have a voice when selecting these texts  Virtually no useful equipment, outdated  Need Biology labs textbooks, no classroom sets of textbooks.  Lab safety equipment  Safety equipment  Full class set of microscopes  Technology is lacking in 2/4 SPED  Updated SPED curriculum classrooms  Text to speech software  Professional development in technology and education  Smart boards  computers  scanners and printers 654 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

 Bad  Our earth science books have needed to be replaced for a while now. With Next Gen coming however, we will definitely need to replace them.  We have textbooks. The sign language class  We would like class sets of textbooks for the only has a classroom set and DVDs for the classroom. We need class sets of Spanish/English students to take home dictionaries. We would like Spanish & French literature DVDs and cultural/historical DVDs. It would help to have an updated AP Spanish literature textbook that contained all the literature listed on the required reading list for the new AP Spanish literature and Culture exam. French workbooks should be consumable like the Spanish workbooks already are. The French adoption is from 2005. We need blinds for the portables, and storage units for the portables. And should be updated soon. Class set of French/ English dictionaries. Supplemental materials for culture and History. More literature in the target language. Facilities in good repair  NCP by EL  NCP by EL  Not all ELA classrooms are supplied with  Document cameras effective equipment.  DVD accessibility using MacBook Air  Poor teaching environment  All technology devices are not equitable amongst  Necessary devices to teach and model the members of department writing process and reading engagements skills are not available; therefore, impeding educators from illustrating basic reading and writing skills.  Yes but not suited to our need  Fully functional biology labs  Patania’s sink is broken  Auto shop  Overhead screens missing or broken  Welding shop  good  Many desks in the portables are bad, and  We need blinds for the portables, and storage some portables need desks instead of tables units for the portables.

655 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

Category A: Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions? Programs and services to enable  All students are encouraged to enroll  When were students ever denied access to AP? ALL students to access common in AP classes.  What do we do/say to students who realize they core academic content standards should not be enrolled in AP courses?  What does going beyond the “normal” rigor look like?‐ What is expected? How is it different from an AP classroom?  Limited access to technology to do  Class sets of chrome books or laptops with Wi‐Fi simulations, tech requirements of that can cope with the wavelength demand. NGSS  New intervention specialist needed  Workability  Many students in need of intervention  Family visits and no where to send them  ED/SDC program  ok  I think the technology plays a huge part in this discussion. Many programs and series would be online or with use with computer. Creating and experimenting is very important with common core and next gen science standards, so a supplies room would really great help out the science department  Alll students receive English , math, social science, and science.  Foreign Language instructions  More emphasis might be placed on interacting supports the core curriculum by with non‐fictional texts and on expository instructing students in skills that writing. transfer from the target language to English Programs and services to enable  ELL strategies used in everyday  English Learners to access instruction common core academic content  We really don’t know very much  Spanish language support in the classroom in the standards about how the EL program at SHS form of Spanish workbooks, textbooks, testing works materials for new ELs that do not yet read English. 656 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

 No ELD teacher  Adult ED English classes for parents  Most students ELD and teachers are  Encourage more English speaking at home using EL strategies anyway  More SPED aides  ok  same as above with help from migrant counselor as well as the other counselors around the campus  ELD  Newcomer program  Migrant program  The Spanish native speaker classes  We need to make certain that all students are provide academic content to EL placed in the appropriate Spanish Language students in their native language Program while they are acquiring English. Programs and services to enable  NCP by Foreign Language  NCP by Foreign Language English Learners to access English Language Development  Poor‐ students receive little to no ELD  Hire 2 more teachers; based off of data and CA support mandates that SHS offer 10 sections of ELD  support  Place students in ELD class based off of their levels (CELDT)  Provide more motivation to pass the CELDT test  As above  Hire an EL Resource Teacher  Collaboration between EL Instructors to see what they are doing and how we can integrate and collaborate  ELD teacher needed  Rosetta stone   ELD teacher  ok  Same as above in previous section  ELD  El Resource teacher  Newcomer program  Modifications of ELD sections based on student  Migrant program need

657 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

Category A: Priority 7: Course Access State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions? Pupil enrollment in a broad  Little career and technology skills  What does PRE‐AP look like? course of study that includes all of  Students do not know how to type  What happens if students are enrolled in all AP the subject areas  Students do not know how to courses and the rate of students failing increases? research online  Provide ROP classes that align with A‐G  Students do not know how to use requirements basic word processing software  More electives for students not planning to  4 years of ENG attend a UC or CSU For example: 3 years of ENG and during senior year take an English elective such as: journalism, science‐faction, or creative writing  Yes, although many students have not  Scaffolding – some sort of life science or science been adequately prepared for Biology pathway to help prepare students for the in middle or elementary school and rigorous course of study, work habits and we have to re‐teach concepts that mindset required for the upper science classes i.e. should already have been mastered. Biology, Chemistry an Physics and AP classes.

 RSP Math and English   Low level SDC core classes  ok  I know that we are trying to make sure everything is A‐G accredited  Minimum graduation requirements  Modification of graduation requirements to vs. rigorous AP college prep include only A‐G courses requirements.

658 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

Category C: Priority 3: Parental Involvement State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions? Efforts school district and  NCP by Foreign Language  NCP by Foreign Language individual school sites make to  Low to none  Start from the beginning‐ such as create a cohort seek parental input in decisions of parents that start at the elementary school and for the district and schools travel with the students through senior year  Create a PTA  Recruitment program that educates parents on the meaning of an education  DON’T ALLOW PARENTS TO TAKE KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL ARBITRARILY  Fair. Parents invited to attend School  Encourage greater participation through pupil Site Council (SSC) meetings and parent involvement. Parents will come to see their information meetings. students?  No comments  No comments  Needs improvement  Parent contact is difficult with the language barrier. Discussing something like a trip to the pinnacles would be difficult for me   Neet to educate parents about the educational system, post‐secondary options, financial aid, parenting in the 21st century. How will the school district  NCP by ELA, Foreign Language  NCP by ELA, Foreign Language promote parental participation in programs for economically  Don’t’ Know  Increase volunteer involvement. “Three for Me”‐ disadvantaged pupils, English ask parents to pledge to each volunteer only 3 Learners, foster youth, and hours per year at the school. individuals with exceptional  No comments  No comments needs?  good    PIQE  Periodic parent surveys on needs assessment  Monthly parent meeting  Individual academic  plans for all students 659 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

Category C: Priority 6: School Climate State Criteria/Guidelines Current Condition Needs? Questions? Other local measures  Admin, staff, and parents are not  Universal discipline system enforced by all staff including surveys of working together and admin  Inconsistent on discipline and  Hold students accountable. What are the pupils, parents, and expectations consequences? teachers on the sense of  Need to alleviate the inconsistency and questions safety and school about discipline for both student and staff‐ the expectations are unclear connectedness  If a staff member does not follow through on universal discipline plan, admin needs to hold staff member accountable and handle it on an individual level  Admin needs to help staff raise the rigor‐ don’t just tell us.  Information on bullying, infectious  Get input from all stakeholders on how they view diseases sent out. Not aware of any the situation at the school. surveys done this year.  No comments from SpEd  No comments from SpEd

 ok   Students involved in sports, clubs  Group counseling  Sober grad  Security  Bullying support & awareness  Mentorship/peer mediation  We have security staff on campus. We  We need to add another security person in order have Foreign language clubs. The to facilitate a quicker response time when the social interaction within the staff is need arises. We need to find ways to increase relatively limited when speaking communication and interaction between beyond the department/PLC level departments.

660 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

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Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

Soledad HS LCFF Wish List (not in order by priority or cost)  Student benches/tables/shade/trash cans/recyclables  Three 2 sided Plexiglas bulletin boards/information kiosks  Marquee/electronic bulletin board for front of school  Second lunch line during lunch using snack bar  In‐house intervention center for on campus behavior problems/issues  Academic rewards program  New and expanded AP programs‐Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, U.S. History  Summer school – remediation and advancement. Algebra 1 and LA 10/9  Professional development – common core, redo curriculum, Social Sciences, NGSS  Reading Literacy Program  Resurface the track  Expand the animal shelters for the Agriculture program  Air conditioning in the gym  Upgrade the PE area especially the lockers  Portables would like lockable storage cabinets/file cabinets  Science would like shelving in the 500 wing storage closets  Technology for all classrooms to include document cameras and LCD projectors  Fiction and non‐fiction novel sets tied to the Common Core for LA  Riding mowers for custodial staff/another riding cart for security and maintenance  Dedicated non‐classroom computer lab – chrome carts  One staff member for supplies/books/mail/packages/, then attendance  New phone system  Another classroom building or combination building  Auto shop class

662 Soledad High School – ELA, Science‐chen, Special Education, Science, ELs, Foreign Language

Requests by Foreign Language Bourke Ideas  Another Spanish/French teacher 1. Support teachers to reduce turnover and improve teaching  Class sets of books a. Pay raise  Spanish/English dictionaries b. Professional development—common core, block scheduling, EL Strategies,  Cultural DVDs pathways, AP training, Curriculum  Updated AP Spanish books c. Integrated discipline system – in house suspension, family advocate, cheating  Desks, blinds, storage areas portables policy Saturday school  Another security person d. Instructional materials – technology, books, resources e. Time to collaborate on planning & curriculum  More interdepartmental interaction 2. Raise student achievement and engagement a. Academic reward system b. Summer school for remediation and advancement c. Dedicated computer labs d. EL teacher, newcomer, transitional core classes e. Outreach for community speakers & presentations/mentoring f. Bulletin boards for information g. XXXX Lunch line to reduce wait time & trash problem h. Create & fund AP Coordinator position (Stipend position) i. Decode & implement a reading and literacy program j. Fund & support the homework center position k. Physical facilities—desks, chairs, tables, benches

663 CEC

Category A Priority 1: Basic Needs State Criteria/ Guidelines:

 Appropriate credential teachers (e.g. HQT report, SARC)  Sufficient Instructional Materials (e.g. Board IM Resolution, SARC)  Facilities in good repair (e.g. SARC)

Current condition:

 Missing SPED  Williams  Williams

Needs/ Questions?

 Document Camera  ELMO (wish list)  Tardy Bell  Lab sink  Hot water  Changing table

664 CEC

Category A Priority 2: Implementation of State Standards State Criteria/ Guidelines:

 Programs and Services to enable all students to access common core academic content standards  Programs and Services to enable English Learners to access common core academic content standards  Programs and Services to enable English Learners to access English Language Development Current condition:

 SHS develops benchmarks Pinnacles High administers exams to have data  Currently configured toward California curriculum standards  No pull out  Reyna is supposed to pull out students  No pull out Needs/ Questions?

 Needs‐ more collaboration time with SHS  More staff & full time academic counselor  Not yet happening  Full time ELD specialist  Resource teacher needed – maybe share with SHS  Since all students will start Eng 9, resource teacher  Especially important, Reyna is NOT a teacher  Pull out program for low level EL’s

665 CEC Category C Priority 3: Parental Involvement State Criteria/ Guidelines:

 Efforts School District & Individual School Sites make to seek parent input in decisions for the district and schools  SSC, DLAC, LCAP, ELAC, Migrant Advisory  How will the School District promote parental participation in programs for Economically disadvantage pupils, English Learners, Foster Youth, Individuals with exceptional needs

Current condition:

 ELAC meetings  Calls to parents weekly Progress Reports being sent out a  DLAC  Holiday Gatherings

Needs/ Questions?

 More structured agenda to point out goals to parents to gain input  Automated system of Progress Reports  Like Board Meeting Agendas are set before hand, more structured agenda needed  A uniform system of progress reporting

666 CEC Category C Priority 6: School Climate State Criteria/ Guidelines:

 Other local measures including surveys of pupils  Parents and teachers on the sense of safety and school connectedness

Current condition:

 WASC surveys  Low parental participations

Needs/ Questions?

 Phone surveys  Full time community outreach person

667 Community input

I. TEACHER/PARENT COMMUNICATION

A. PIQUE

B. Parents have teachers’ email addresses

C. Use of school websites and online course instruction

D. Bilingual

E. Auto-dialers with messages

F. LMS – Learning Management System

II. IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

A. Teacher/ Staffing levels

B. More computer/internet access

C. Safer place to study-quiet

D. Support for E.L. Learners

E. Resources for students – supplies, books

F. Student support services – mentors, counselors, help beyond the classroom, AVID

III. IDEAS

A. Parent Needs (Workshops)

• More exposure to curriculum • Training with materials • More English classes • Technology training – personalized • Common Core information – “hands on” (shifts) • Contact person at each site • Communication updates (website, marquis, automated systems, site newsletter B. Communication between schools (equity) C. Parent/Children Customer Service • Humans greeting

668 D. Demonstrate a lesson on video

E. Show parents on YouTube how they can help, support – example videos

F. Twitter, email, Facebook : follow the teachers, principals, superintendent

G. Connect Ed

H. Communicate “Core Access” to Teacher – equitable

I. how can parents be authentically included – REAL PARTNERS!

J. Parent University

• Parent Tech!!! o UPT – UPT – UPT!!!! – University of Parent Technology • Student/Parent Friendly Policy • Expectations w/ support and parent education

669 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENING BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Call Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approval of Closed Session Agenda

D. Allow for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION A. Personnel 1) Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations 2) Pending Legal Issues/Potential Litigation

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Report of action taken in closed session C. Approval of Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY:______SECONDED BY:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

AGENDA, June 11, 2014 Page 2

IV. PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Education Code Section 42103, the Governing Board of the Soledad Unified School District, shall hold a public hearing on June 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Soledad High School, Mission Room, 425 Gabilan Drive, Soledad, California, at which time the Governing Board shall encourage participation by parents, teachers, members of the community interested in the affairs of the school district, and bargaining unit leaders, on the adoption of the 2014/2015 proposed budget and LCAP of the district, prior to final adoption. The budget and LCAP was available for inspection by the public beginning June 5-11, 2014 during the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 pm at the District Office – 1261 Metz Rd., Soledad, CA 93960.

Public Hearing Open:______Closed:______

V. COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public are welcome to participate in the meetings of the Board. When the Board President recognizes a member of the public for oral comment, such comment shall be three (3) minutes or less, at the discretion of the Board President. Comments of the public will be accepted during the Oral and Written Communications component of the agenda only. No action will be taken by the Board on matters not on the agenda, unless Government Code Section 54954 is evoked by the Trustees. This meeting of the Trustees shall be recorded on a cassette tape.

A. Oral Communications 1. Audience

2. Student of the Month a. Main Street Middle School b. Soledad High School c. Community Education Center

3. Student Council Report a. Main Street Middle School b. Soledad High School c. Community Education Center

4. Employees of the Month

5. Tri-Cities Disposal – Ms. Maury Treleven

6. Board Member comments

. Followed by a five (5) minute recess AGENDA, June 11, 2014 Page 3

B. Educational Services 1. Curriculum Report – Mr. Guzman 2. Common Core Update – Mr. Guzman

C. Administrative Reports 1. Principals’ Reports – (Pages 1-8) 2. Director of Special Project’s Report – (Page 9) 3. MOTF Director’s Report – (Page 10) 4. Director of Technology’s Report – (Pages 11-16) 5. Early Childhood Program Self-Evaluation – (Pages 17-21)

D. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Report/Class Size – (Appendix Pages 22-25) 2. Williams Lawsuit Report 3. Monterey County School Boards Association Training Topics for 2014/2015 4. Other

VI. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote, unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. Such comments will be limited to three minutes. It is understood that the administration recommends approval of all the Consent Calendar. Each item on the Consent Calendar is approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of May 14, 2014 – (Pages 26-42)

2. Approval of minutes of special meeting of May 28, 2014 – (Pages 43-49)

3. Approval of List of Bill Warrants – (Page 50-75)

4. Approval of Revolving Fund Expenditures – (Page 76)

5. Approval of the 2014/15 Field Trip Charges – (Pages 77)

6. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education for the 2014/2015 Teacher Induction Program – (Pages AGENDA, June 11, 2014 Page 4

78-81)

7. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education regarding Internet Access Service for the 2014/2015 school year – (Pages 82-87)

8. Approval of an Internship Contract Agreement with Brandman University for the 2014/2015 school year – (Pages 88-99)

9. Approval of an Agreement with Dannis Woliver Kelley for the 2014/2015 school year – (Pages 100-101)

10. Approval of a weeklong overnight trip for the Migrant Program/California Mini Corps Outdoor Education at Camp Monte Toyon in Aptos, California June 16-20, 2014 – (Pages 102-105)

11. Ratification of an Agreement with Monterey County Office of Education Regional Operation of the Special Education Program – (Pages 106-113)

12. Approval of the 2014/2015 Designation of CIF Representatives to League – (Pages 114-115)

13. Ratification of Services Agreement with North Valley School – Lodi Campus of Victor to provide services to a Soledad student – (Pages 116-117)

14. Ratification Agreement with Soliant Health, Inc. for the 2014/2015 school year – (Pages 118-126)

15. Ratification an agreement with Caselight Software for special education caseload management services – (Pages 127-130)

16. Ratification of an Agreement with Goodfellow Occupational Therapy for the 2014/2015 school year – (Pages 131-138)

17. Ratification of an agreement for Regional Operation of Special Education Programs and Individual Services Agreements with Gonzales Unified School District – (Pages 139-159)

18. Ratification of Individual Services Agreement with Monterey County Office of Education – (Pages 160-162)

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19. Approval of an Agreement in substantially the form presented with Kasavan Architects for architectural services of a middle school – (Pages 163-227)

20. Approval of an Agreement on transportation of Migrant student to Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) for the Junior Otter Program – (Pages 228-233)

21. Approval for Kindergarten teachers to attend an out of state conference in Las Vegas, Nevada July 7-10, 2014 – (Pages 234-240)

22. Approval of a Contractual Agreement with Gertrud Robinson for budget development, closing District books and general business management services – (Page 241)

23. Approval of an agreement with the Los Angeles Partnership for Professional Development June 17-20, 2014 – (Page 242)

B. Personnel Items

1. Approval of job descriptions: (Pages 243-257)

. Special Projects Coordinator . Director of Teaching and Learning . Budget & Financial Analyst . CALPADS SIS Specialist . Family-Student Support Liaison – K-12 . New Teacher Support and Development Coordinator . District Intervention Program Coordinator . Classified Director of Personnel/Workers’ Compensation

2. Approval of a Tentative Agreement with the California School Employees Association Chapter 457 regarding the impacts and effects of the layoff of positions – (Page 258) . MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VII. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 6-01-14 – Every 15 Minutes Participation – (Page 259)

MOTION TO APPROVE NO. 6-01-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES: ______NAYS:______ABSENT:______AGENDA, June 11, 2014 Page 6

VIII. BOARD POLICIES A. Adoption – Administrative Regulation 3541.1 - Transportation For School- Related Trips – (Pages 260-262)

MOTION TO ADOPT AR 3541.1 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

IX. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

X. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENED BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Called Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approved the Closed Session Agenda

D. Allowed for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

1. Ms. Edith Diaz, Secretary II at Gabilan Elementary School addressed the Board because she was not selected for one of the Secretary III positions. She said that she was hired as a Secretary II in 2012 and does not have seniority for any of the other positions. She said that she had received good evaluations, her attendance was good and she had built relationships with parents and students. She asked that the Board reconsider her for one of the Secretary III positions or any other secretarial positions in the District even though she did not have any seniority for any of the other positions. Ms. Diaz said she enjoys her job and would be out of job if not selected for the Secretary III position and again, asked to be reconsidered.

E. Immediately Adjourned to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION A. Personnel 1) Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations 2) Pending Legal Issues/Potential Litigation

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III. RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION - 7:10 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance by ASB Student, Lorena Nunez

B. Report of action taken in closed session By a vote of 5 to 0, the Board approved the following in closed session:

Certificated Appointments

Employee Position Site Lawrence Thomas Substitute Teacher DW Karlye Bergman Family Student Support Coordinator DW Nathan Douty Family Student Support Coordinator DW Maya Holland Family Student Support Coordinator DW Erin Ramirez Family Student Support Coordinator DW Julie Brush Family Student Support Coordinator DW

Classified Appointments

Employee Position Site Janette Lopez Clerical Sub DW Annette Aguilar Library/Media Supervisor DW Erica Heredia Secretary III DW Delia Sanchez Secretary III DW Erika Tinajero Secretary III DW Vickie Castro Secretary III DW Virginia Arreola Secretary III DW Cindy Garcia Secretary III DW Ana Medina Administrative Assist II SHS

Resignations:

Employee Position Site Ryan Collet Teacher SHS Julie Bravo Teacher SHS Georgia Edmonson Teacher SHS Cheyanne Ralston Teacher RF Margarita Uribe Custodian DW Corrie Wells Teacher GAB

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Leaves of Absence

Employee Position Type Site Eff. Date Kathy Radillo ASB Clerk Maternity SHS 6/13 – 7/25/2014

2014 Summer School Staffing

Employee Position Site Matthew Harris Elementary Principal GAB Robin Word SHS Principal (Split) SHS Jessie Swift SHS Principal (Split) SHS Maria Bravo Teacher GAB Artemisa Delgado Teacher GAB Hilda Rocha Teacher GAB Pilar Viveros Teacher GAB Amanda Bassetti Teacher GAB Priscilla Thomas Teacher GAB Yesenia Lopez Teacher GAB Laura Garibay Teacher GAB Frank Magana Teacher GAB Elyse Solomon Teacher GAB Janelle Read-Cap Teacher GAB Maria Rivera Teacher GAB Heather Varella Teacher GAB James Garcia Teacher GAB Heather Martin Teacher GAB Natalie Keller Teacher GAB Tina Miller SPED Regional Program GAB Preschool Teacher Jaime Notheis SPED Regional Program GAB Elementary K-3 Teacher Vance Lang SPED Regional Program SHS Teacher Middle School Janet Byrd SPED Transition Program SHS Teacher Aaron Arias Teacher SHS Lance Campa Teacher SHS Caitlin Craig Teacher SHS Joe Gribas Teacher SHS Beatrice Dunston SDC Teacher SHS Valentine Salazar Teacher SHS MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 4

Employee Position Site Elva Garcia Teacher SHS Arin Millett Teacher SHS Katherine Ramirez Teacher SHS Jesus Cuevas Teacher SHS Cindy Garcia Secretary GAB Ana Medina Secretary SHS Gabriela Gutierrez Attendance Secretary SHS Luvilily R. Ramos Head Cook SHS Veronica Ramirez Head Cook GAB Susana V. Jimenez Food Service GAB Josie Serrano Food Service SHS Josefina M. Hernandez Cafeteria Clerk GAB Rosa Bazan Migrant Elementary GAB Instructional Aide Carmen Reyes Migrant Elementary GAB Instructional Aide Ana G. Yescas Migrant CLP instructional Aide SHS Lorena Ramirez Migrant CLP Instructional Aide SHS Jesus Narez Migrant Secondary Advisor SHS Sandra Cante Instructional Aide VI GAB Nova Rodriguez Instructional Aide VI GAB Catalina Arroyo Instructional Aide VI GAB Yunuen Rodriguez Instructional Aide VI GAB Danny Martinez Instructional Aide VI GAB Maria Alvarez Rios Instructional Aide VI GAB Rosa Maria Martinez Instructional Aide VI GAB Antonia Solis Instructional Aide VI GAB Mariela Gonzalez Instructional Aide VI GAB Sylvia Cabrera Instructional Aide VI GAB Adelina Bailon Instructional Aide VI GAB Yolanda Bailon Instructional Aide VI GAB Sandra Ramirez Instructional Aide VI SHS Veronica Garcia Instructional Aide VI SHS Eunise Mares Instructional Aide VI SHS Delfina Espinoza Instructional Aide VI SHS Cruz Almanza III Instructional Aide VI Transition Viviana Perez Instructional Aide VI Transition Tiffany Morones Instructional Aide VI Transition Beatriz Margarito Instructional Aide VI Transition

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6. Extra Curricular Assignments for 2013/2014:

Employee Position Site Joel Ramirez Assistant Varsity Coach SHS Carlos Ramirez JV Softball Coach SHS

C. Approved the Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED BY: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mrs. Ledesma, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

IV. PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Education Code Section 42103, the Governing Board of the Soledad Unified School District, held a public hearing on June 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Soledad High School, Mission Room, 425 Gabilan Drive, Soledad, California, at which time the Governing Board shall encouraged participation by parents, teachers, members of the community interested in the affairs of the school district, and bargaining unit leaders, on the adoption of the 2014/2015 proposed budget and LCAP of the district, prior to final adoption. The budget and LCAP was made available for inspection by the public beginning June 5-11, 2014 during the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 pm at the District Office – 1261 Metz Rd., Soledad, CA 93960.

Mr. Esteban Rios, Business Intern, presented the proposed 2014/15 budget as follows:

1. LCFF/Revenue Limit Sources $37,617,627 • Less ADA transfers to SPED/CEC ($916,088) • LCFF/Revenue Limit Sources $36,701,539 2. Other State Revenue $711,500 3. Other Local (interest, MAA, Contracts) $207,119 • Contributions SPED ($4,939,563) • Transportation ($600,000) • Construction (Facilities) ($716,000) • RRM (Maintenance) ($1,050,000) ($7,305,563) 4. Total Income $30,314,595

2014/2015 Unrestricted and Restricted Revenues

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2014/2015 Unrestricted Planned Expenses

Salaries $26,852,435 (Classified & Certificated, benefits included) Books and Supplies $2,806,864 Services and Other Operating Expenses $2,706,801 Capital Outlay $110,000 Other Outgo $539,264 Indirect Cost ($293,300) Transfers out (Adult Education) $200,000 Total Expenses $32,922,064

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Mr. Joe Ayala, Director of Technology, Presented the Draft LCAP Plan:

Vision: Soledad Unified School District students will demonstrate high levels of literacy in all academic fields, use effective thinking and productive organizational skills, show positive and healthy personal and civic responsibility, express the ability to be both independent and cooperative, develop meaningful and rewarding social relationships.

Our students will achieve their best and be a source of pride for themselves, their parents, appreciate diverse cultures, and their community, and the world.

LCAP Review:

State Priorities: 1. Basic 2. Implementation of State Standards 3. Student Achievement 4. Student Engagement 5. School Climate 6. Course Access 7. Other student outcome

Feedback received from: School Board of Education, Site staff and site councils, Community Organizations, Labor partners, School Site Council, ELAC/DELAC and Parents and Students

5 LCAP Goals: 1. Graduation 2. Academic 3. Attendance 4. Parents MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 8

5. Safe schools a. Safety Plans b. Digital Literacy c. Counseling d. Student Engagement e. School Climate

Budget:

2014/2015 $36.7 Million 2015/2016 $42.1 Million 2016/2017 $44.3 Million

Professional Development: • Learning Directors • Collaborative Planning Time for Teachers • Summer Institutes • Instructional Strategies • Focus Common Core Implementation

Assessment: • Individualized Graduation Plans • Data Monitoring • State Assessments • Summative (local) • Formative Informs Instruction

Program & Interventions • Counselors • Summer School • Intervention Classes • Family Community Outreach • Early Childhood Programs

Safe Schools • School Safety Plans • Digital Literacy • Positive Behavior Intervention and Support • Expand Elementary Counseling

Parents: MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 9

• Social Media • School to Home Communication • School Websites • Parent Workshops • Partner with State and County Agencies

LCAP Target Subgroups: Foster Youth; RFEP Students; low socio-economically disadvantaged students; students with disabilities

For more information, the LCAP is posted online at: soledadusd.org

Public Hearing Open: 7:13 p.m. Closed: 7:30 p.m.

V. COMMUNICATIONS A. Oral Communications 1. Audience  Sheila Bengston, retired Chalone Teacher, addressed the Board regarding the proposed closure of Chalone High School. She said that her time had run out at the last meeting and was there to finish her speech. She said this was very emotional for her as it was “her” school. She continued giving historical information that on how in 1999, Linda Coyne worked hard to work through the application process for Chalone and they worked together with her to get the school accredited. In 2006 they received a 2-year accreditation, which was the maximum allowed at the time and they did it by working as a team. Chalone received a new school status, making the students eligible for financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA. She asked what is going to happen if they are “shuffled” back to Soledad High School, they will have to compete at a different level. She said she had been a member of several organizations for Independent Study and worked hard on the standards. Students need a safe school, a fresh start in a small school setting. The money earmarked for Chalone Students, how are they going to know it will go towards those students?  Mr. Luis Estrada, parent of a student at Jack Franscioni Elementary also addressed the Board on behalf of his son and other children who have benefitted from one individual that has made a difference: Ms. Garber. He said he was not into politics but asked whoever had the authority to do so, to take a second look at this individual for a job, if not at that school site at another. MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 10

2. Student of the Month a. Main Street Middle School Dr. Jimenez, Principal, introduced two students of the month for May and June:

Daisy Burgarin and Abraham Catalon.

b. Soledad High School Mr. Walker, Assistant Principal, introduced Rocio Guzman as the Student of the Month.

c. Community Education Center Mr. Lopez, Principal, introduced Guadalupe Garcia as the Student of the Month.

2. Student Council Report a. Main Street Middle School Michaela Aguilar, Student Council Representative gave the following report of activities at Main Street Middle School:

• 8th grade activities included the 8th grade BBQ and the Great America Field trip. • Talent Show May 30th. • Awards Night was held on June 5th. Students were recognized for academic achievement, honor roll and top students. • Promotion Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Gene Martin Stadium.

b. Soledad High School Brian Martinez, Mia Esparza and Lorena Nunez, new ASB Officers, gave the following report of activities at Soledad High School: • Old News: The Junior Class had a great Prom on May 24 at The Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley. Grad Nite: 186 Seniors attended on May 22nd. Senior Ditch Day was today, June 11 to Six-Flags in Vallejo. Senior Awards Night was held May 28th. ASB held Freshmen Orientation on May 28th to welcome the incoming Freshmen. • New News: Graduation is set for June 14th at 10AM at the Gene Martin Stadium. ASB held Officer Interviews and Elections. The new ASB Officers are: President- Robert Villanueva, Vice-President- Mia Esparza, Secretary- Lorena MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 11

Nunez-Puente, Treasurer- Rolando Aguilar, Com. Of Publicity- Brian Martinez, Com. Of Clubs- Xiomara Gonzalez, Spirit Relations Cord- Fernando Fonseca Longoria, Com. Of Dances and Rallies- Arianna Maydon, ASB Representative- Mariana Campos, and ASB Representative- Courtney Galloway. • MESA: MESA Club has elected their student officers for 2014- 15; they are President-Robby Villanueva; Vice President, Mia Esparza; Secretary, Urania Argueta; Treasurer, Lorena Nunez, and Reporter, Steven Campos. MESA has been asked to send members for the following activities at the Salinas Sports Complex this summer: Professional Bull Riders Competition, Brad Paisley Concert, and all four days of the Salinas Californian Rodeo. Students will be taking tickets and assisting patrons finding their seats all under the watchful eyes of adult supervisors and receiving community service hour for their time and efforts. • Interact Club: Reminder: The Interact Club will be selling "Bleacher Seat Cushions" at the graduation ceremony. The cost will be $10.00 per cushion. • FFA: FFA had a very successful fair this year. Students placed in showmanship and market classes across the Board. We just wrapped up our end of the year banquet and awards ceremony where 18 seniors were recognized as 4 year completes and 8 seniors were recognized as 3 year completers. This summer they will be planning their program of activities with the newly elected 2014-2015 chapter officers and attending a leadership development officers’ retreat. • On Friday June 6th, the Soledad High School Chapter of the California Scholarship Federation hosted their third and final blood drive of the year. This was one of the biggest drives at a high school in the county. CSF also honored their seal bearers and life members at senior awards night. These special students worked very hard to earn this honor. The Music Program at the high school will be having their end of the year concert on June 12, 2014 at 7:15. The students have done a great job this year, and they are excited to show off their hard work. The concert will be followed by end of the year honors and awards. • Sports Props: Baseball: The baseball team finished the year 19- 8 and was wrongly left out of playoffs. However, CCS is working on ways to prevent these types of mistakes. There were two, first team, all-leaguers: Nathaniel Villarreal and MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 12

Daniel Farfan. Six members were chosen for 2nd team all- league. Daniel Farfan was also named MTAL Player of the year. He was subsequently also named to The Monterey County Heralds All-County Team and was named All-County Player of the Year for that publication. He was also chosen to the Salinas Californian All-County team and was also named Player of the Year for that publication. In short, he was the best of the best. This is the second time in the school’s history, a player has been named player of the year, but the first time that a player has received the honor from both publications. Tentatively, three players have been nominated for the Salinas Lions Host Senior All-Star game: Quentin Garcia, Andrew Sanchez, and Nick Sosa. Lastly, there are three players that will be able Coach and participate in the Junior Olympic Tournament in Peoria, AZ from June 20th-28th. Daniel Farfan will be playing with ADB Academy in the 17th division. Adrian and Robert Lopez will participate with ADB Academy in the 14 and 15 categories. Girls’ Soccer: Congratulations to two of our student athletes that participated this season in girls soccer, they were incredibly responsible and had the dedication and motivation to always do better on the field and with their school work. Jessenia Chavez and Miriam Medina are being recognized as Valedictorians this year. As an athlete it's not easy managing school work and sports especially with AP classes but these students have shown that anything is possible. Congratulation Jessenia and Miriam for an outstanding job

c. Community Education Center Mr. Lopez, Principal gave a brief report on activities at the Community Education Center. Students are focused on credit recovery. He also publicly thanked Sober Grad for inviting the students to attend Sober Grad Night. He reported that 27 students would be graduating from Chalone High, 14 from Pinnacles High and one from the Adult Education Center. He said that for GED, there were over 300 because during November/December, Soledad was the only testing center in the area. He will double check on the numbers and sent those to Mr. Guzman.

4. Employees of the Month

Certificated: Mark Richardson MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 13

Classified: Myra Diaz

5. Tri-Cities Disposal – Ms. Maury Treleven Ms. Treleven presented the district with a $2,500 for E-waste recycling. The district recycled 7.7 tons of electronic waste material this year and encouraged the district to continue its participation in the program.

6. Board Member comments • Trustee Berlanga congratulated the students of the month and encouraged them to keep reading during the summer and to participate in Summer School. She also thanked the staff for a great year. • Trustee Ledesma also agreed with Trustee Berlanga’s comments and welcomed all the new student council officers on their elected positions and they were embarking on leadership roles. She also thanked staff for an awesome school year. • Trustee Massa said that her favorite part of the meeting is to hear all the student recognition. She also commended high school administrators for their support during the Salinas Valley Fair. Ms. Austin and Mr. Walker were there to show support to our students and staff. • Trustee Fernandez encouraged everyone to attend Sober Grad Night and volunteer, if not, come by anyway. He also congratulated the students of the month and reported that a former student, Josh Banuelos was drafted by the Royals Baseball Team. • President Barrera also sent our congratulations to all students. He said that was how student government can turn into community government. He also congratulated Frank Ledesma for being officially named a Distinguished School and Title I recognition. President Barrera attended the ceremony with administrators and staff in Sacramento on Monday.

. Followed by a five (5) minute recess

B. Educational Services 1. Curriculum /Common Core Update Report – Mr. Guzman . Staff is busy with graduations . The District Curriculum Council met to approve several courses: AP French, Music History and Appreciation, Photography 2, Fitness Dance and Movement, Health Occupation, Introduction to Law, AP Statistics, AP Spanish Language and Culture and Math2. MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 14

Mr. Guzman asked permission to proceed with purchasing of textbooks/materials to be ready when school starts in August. There is public viewing period and time is of the essence. He will bring the course approval to the Board for approval at their regular meeting of June 25th. Board gave the approval to proceed. . Summer Expansion Project: teachers will be coming together to write units, benchmarks and assessments during the summer.

C. Administrative Reports 1. Principals’ Reports 2. Director of Special Project’s Report 3. MOTF Director’s Report 4. Director of Technology’s Report 5. Early Childhood Program Self-Evaluation

D. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Report/Class Size Enrollment was at 4,804 as of May 23, 2014.

2. Williams Lawsuit Report There were no complaints filed under facilities, textbooks or credentials for this time period.

3. Monterey County School Boards Association Training Topics for 2014/2015 The MCSBA is requesting training topics for Board members. Dr. Boyd asked the Board to email any suggested topics to Mrs. Firme.

4. FMP: Ms. Estrella and district staff has been busy with the Federal Monitoring Program Review.

5. Dr. Boyd commended staff for their great work this year. Students are also phenomenal.

6. Summer Lunch Program: President Barrera asked what the district was doing to advertise the district’s participation in the free lunch summer program. Dr. Boyd stated that Mrs. Carnero, Food Service Supervisor, will be advertising in the Soledad Bee, she has ordered banners, and will be posted on the district’s website.

President Barrera also encouraged staff to write articles for the newspaper to promote their schools; such as the Distinguished School Designation as MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 15

we’ve had no recognition on this topic in the media. Dr. Boyd said she had a meeting scheduled with the newspaper the next day.

VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

1. Approved the minutes of regular meeting of May 14, 2014

2. Approved the minutes of special meeting of May 28, 2014

3. Approved the List of Bill Warrants

FUND DATE AMOUNT General 05/06/2014 300,969.34 05/08/2014 12,626.63 05/13/2014 45,868.43 05/15/2014 489,291.26 05/20/2014 101,453.96 05/22/2014 667,160.24 05/29/2014 85,072.80 $1,702,442.66

Adult Education 05/06/2014 $ 5,741.16 05/06/2014 2,331.73 05/15/2014 276.73 05/20/2014 533.39 05/29/2014 645.49 $ 9,528.50

Child Development 05/15/2014 148.00

Cafeteria 05/06/2014 $5,013.45 05/15/2014 522.00 $5,535.45

TOTAL ALL FUNDS $1,717,654.61

4. Approved the Revolving Fund Expenditures - $1,500

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5. Approved the 2014/15 Field Trip Charges

6. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education for the 2014/2015 Teacher Induction Program

7. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education regarding Internet Access Service for the 2014/2015 school year

8. Approved an Internship Contract Agreement with Brandman University for the 2014/2015 school year

9. Approved an Agreement with Dannis Woliver Kelley for the 2014/2015 school year

10. Approved a weeklong overnight trip for the Migrant Program/California Mini Corps Outdoor Education at Camp Monte Toyon in Aptos, California June 16-20, 2014

11. Ratified an Agreement with Monterey County Office of Education Regional Operation of the Special Education Program

12. Approved the 2014/2015 Designation of CIF Representatives to League

13. Ratified a Services Agreement with North Valley School – Lodi Campus of Victor to provide services to a Soledad student

14. Ratified an Agreement with Soliant Health, Inc. for the 2014/2015 school year

15. Ratified an agreement with Caselight Software for special education caseload management services

16. Ratified an Agreement with Goodfellow Occupational Therapy for the 2014/2015 school year

17. Ratified an agreement for Regional Operation of Special Education Programs and Individual Services Agreements with Gonzales Unified School District

18. Ratified an Individual Services Agreement with Monterey County Office of Education MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 17

19. Approved an Agreement in substantially the form presented with Kasavan Architects for architectural services of a middle school

20. Approved an Agreement on transportation of Migrant student to Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) for the Junior Otter Program

21. Approved for Kindergarten teachers to attend an out of state conference in Las Vegas, Nevada July 7-10, 2014

22. Approved a Contractual Agreement with Gertrud Robinson for budget development, closing District books and general business management services

23. Approved an agreement with the Los Angeles Partnership for Professional Development June 17-20, 2014

B. Personnel Items

1. Approved the following job descriptions:

. Special Projects Coordinator . Director of Teaching and Learning . Budget & Financial Analyst . CALPADS SIS Specialist . Family-Student Support Liaison – K-12 . New Teacher Support and Development Coordinator . District Intervention Program Coordinator . Classified Director of Personnel/Workers’ Compensation

2. Approved a Tentative Agreement with the California School Employees Association Chapter 457 regarding the impacts and effects of the layoff of positions . MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED: Gloria Ledesma AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mrs. Ledesma, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

Discussion on item #3: The item was pulled for discussion. President Barrera stated that we have had rotating substitutes in classrooms all year long. This is hard on students and parents. Trustee Ledesma said she that approving this type of leave, the Board would be setting a precedent. Trustee Fernandez said that they needed to look at a case-by-case basis. MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 18

He also agreed that they want to keep good staff and administrators and denying a leave, they are not doing that. Trustee Berlanga agreed and said she knew that it was hard being a new mom and did not have a problem approving the leave.

3. Leaves

Nichole Miller Teacher Leave of Absence RF 2014/2015 School year

MOTION TO APPROVE LEAVE BY: Jodi Massa SECONDED: Marie Berlanga AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: Mrs. Ledesma ABSENT: None

Discussion on the Resolution: President Barrera publicly thanked the staff members who participated in the Every 15 minutes program. It was all too real and it made an impact on the students. It was good timing and a great lesson. Trustee Berlanga also challenged staff to do something similar about texting and driving. Mr. Calderon, Assistant Principal said some of that was incorporated but will look into this further.

VII. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 6-01-14 – Every 15 Minutes Participation

MOTION TO APPROVE NO. 6-01-14 BY: Gloria Ledesma SECONDED: Marie Berlanga AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mrs. Ledesma, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

VIII. BOARD POLICIES A. Adoption – Administrative Regulation 3541.1 - Transportation For School- Related Trips

MOTION TO ADOPT AR 3541.1 BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED: Gloria Ledesma AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mrs. Ledesma, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

IX. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS . Trustee Massa asked that they agendize the topic of the Superintendent’s compensation at their June 25th meeting. . Trustee Fernandez thanked everyone for a great job and again reminded everyone about Sober Grad night and encouraged everyone to volunteer. . Trustee Berlanga agreed with Trustee Fernandez and said Sober Grad Night was a great event. He also commended Mr. Rios for a great presentation. MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 19

. President Barrera said he had been approached by a few people and received a call regarding the traffic control at Soledad High and how traffic is running much smoother and especially we are keeping student safe by having staff monitor traffic.

X. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Board approved June 25, 2014 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENING BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Call Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approval of Closed Session Agenda

D. Allow for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION A. Personnel 1. Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations/Layoffs 2. Pending Legal Issues 3. Superintendent’s Contract/Compensation

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Report of action taken in closed session C. Approval of Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY:______SECONDED BY:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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IV. COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public are welcome to participate in the meetings of the Board. When the Board President recognizes a member of the public for oral comment, such comment shall be three (3) minutes or less, at the discretion of the Board President. Comments of the public will be accepted during the Oral and Written Communications component of the agenda only. No action will be taken by the Board on matters not on the agenda, unless Government Code Section 54954 is evoked by the Trustees. This meeting of the Trustees shall be recorded on a cassette tape.

A. Oral Communications 1. Audience

2. Cheerleading: a Sport or an Activity – Mrs. Mel Kuchta

3. Board Member comments

. Followed by a five (5) minute recess

B. Educational Services – Mr. Guzman 1. Curriculum Report 2. Common Core Update 3. Board Policy Manual Adoption 4. Leasing vs. Buying Student Devices – Mr. Joe Ayala

C. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Report/Class Size – (Appendix Pages 1-4) 2. Williams Lawsuit Report 3. Other

V. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote, unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. Such comments will be limited to three minutes. It is understood that the administration recommends approval of all the Consent Calendar. Each item on the Consent Calendar is approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

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1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of June 11, 2014– (Pages 5-23)

2. Approval of the Budget for the General Fund and Other Funds for the 2014/15 School Year – (Pages 24-145)

3. Approval of the 203/2014 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for San Vicente Elementary and Soledad High School budget adjustments to match CARS report – (Pages 146-252)

4. Approval of the 2014/2015 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for Frank Ledesma, Jack Franscioni, Rose Ferrero Elementaries, San Vicente and Gabilan Elementary Schools, Main Street Middle, Soledad High School, and Pinnacles High School – (Pages 253-583)

5. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Superintendent of Schools for the California Volunteers for the AmeriCorps/Monterey County United For Literacy Program – (Pages 584- 587)

6. Ratification of an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services for a student with special education needs - (Pages 588-589)

7. Ratification of an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services three students with special education needs – (Pages 590-593)

8. Ratification of Agreements with Educational Based Services – (Pages 594- 597)

9. Ratification for two secondary administrators to attend Rachel’s Challenge Education Summit in Denver, Colorado from June 18-21, 2014 – (Pages 598- 599)

10. Adoption of the LCAP Plan for 2014/15 to 2016/17 – (Pages 600-674)

MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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VI. BOARD POLICIES A. Adoption of the Draft Policy Manual as presented and waiving the second reading. This manual will replace the existing policy manual in its entirety; which includes the following Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and Exhibits to clear up findings from the June 2014 Federal Program Monitoring – (Pages 675-709)

• BP & AR 6171 – Title I Programs • BP, AR & E 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures • BP, AR & E 6174 – Education for Language Learners

MOTION TO ADOPT DRAFT POLICY MANUAL INCLUDING THE ABOVE POLICIES BY:______SECONDED:______AYES______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VII. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 6-02-14 – Classified Layoffs – (Page 710)

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-02-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

B. No. 6-03-14 – Adoption of the State Common Core Plan – (Page 711)

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-03-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VIII. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

IX. ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENED BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Called Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk - ABSENT Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approved the Closed Session Agenda

D. Allowed for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourned to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION A. Personnel 1. Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations/Layoffs 2. Pending Legal Issues 3. Superintendent’s Contract/Compensation

III. RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION - 7:10 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Report of action taken in closed session By a vote of 4 to 0 with Trustee Ledesma absent, the Board of Trustees approved the following items:

Direction was given to administration

Personnel

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1. Certificated Appointments

Employee Position Site John Poyner Elementary Teacher DW Rebecca Singueza Elementary Teacher DW Harold Huang Elementary Teacher DW Elyse Solomon Elementary Teacher DW Lucy Pritt LVN/CNA Instructor SHS

2. Resignations:

Employee Position Site Holly Ann Isaac 6th Grade Teacher GAB Christine Tripoli P.E. Teacher SHS

3. Extra Curricular Assignments for the 2014/2015 School Year:

Employee Position Site Frankie Berlanga Varsity Head Football Coach SHS Ryan Hill Assistant Varsity Football Coach SHS Joshua Cunningham Assistant Varsity Football Coach SHS Eric Rodriquez JV Head Football Coach SHS Mark Villanueva, Sr Assistant JV Football Coach SHS Anthony Berlanga Assistant Varsity Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Anthony Garcia Assistant Varsity Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Art G. Berlanga Football Trainer/Coach (volunteer) SHS Marc Villanueva, Jr. Assistant JV Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Salvador Pacheco Assistant JV Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Efren Castro Asst. Varsity Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Gerardo Fuerte Assistant JV Football Coach (volunteer) SHS Eliazar Rubio JV Head Cross Country Coach SHS Steven Terry Varsity Head Boys’ Basketball Coach SHS Jorge Valladarez Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach SHS Hector Zapien JV Head Boys’ Basketball Coach SHS Steven Terry Freshman Head Boys’ Basketball Coach SHS Alexander Medina Varsity Head Girls’ Basketball Coach SHS Cruz Almanza JV Head Girls’ Basketball Coach SHS Reyes Mendoza Varsity Head Boys’ Soccer Coach SHS Mark Friedley Assistant Varsity Boys’ Soccer Coach SHS Coreli Barba Varsity Head Girls’ Soccer Coach SHS

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Employee Position Site Etelvina Balcazar Assistant Varsity Girls’ Soccer Coach SHS Octavio Amador, Jr. JV Head Girls’ Soccer Coach SHS Joseph Domingues Varsity Head Wrestling Coach SHS Pedro Lopez Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach SHS Darcie Douty JV Wrestling Coach (volunteer) SHS Damien Ryan Varsity Head Baseball Coach SHS Lance Campa Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach SHS Lawrence Fernando Baseball Coach (volunteer) SHS Diego Garcia Baseball Coach (volunteer) SHS Robert Ramirez Baseball Coach (volunteer) SHS Samantha Barrera Varsity Head Softball Coach SHS Elyse Solomon JV Head Track Coach SHS Rubio, Eliazar Track Coach (volunteer) SHS Cynthia Pulido Varsity Head Volleyball Coach SHS Cruz Almanza JV Head Volleyball Coach SHS Gerardo Fuerte Assistant Volleyball Coach (volunteer) SHS Jess Hogg Varsity Head Swimming Coach SHS

C. Approved the Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED BY: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Ledesma

IV. COMMUNICATIONS A. Oral Communications 1. Audience • Mr. Fur Quintero & Joe Rusconi addressed the Board and presented a sideline marker for the Football Team at Soledad High School. The marker was purchased by Ms. Sandy Vosti and Beverly Willits. Mr. Quintero and Mr. Rusconi shared how passionate they were about supporting the football team and community. They volunteer and dedicate their time to setting up before every game and showing support to our Aztec Teams. Since Mr. Berlanga took over at they have seen a huge difference in the players and the team. They also requested the Board to allow Joe Morales to return to the high school to set up the fields before the games. If the fields are not set up, the team cannot play. President Barrera asked for Dr. Boyd to draft a letter, thanking both Ms. Vosti & Mrs. Willits for their kind donation.

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2. Cheerleading: a Sport or an Activity – Mrs. Mel Kuchta Mrs. Kuchta addressed the Board and reported on the request to change the cheerleading program back to an activity instead of a sport. Mrs. Kuchta said this had been a topic of discussion for many years. Her report included the following:

PROS: • Recognized as Sprit Leaders under National Federation of High School Sports for rules and regulations. • No league fees for Cheer.

CONS:

• No CIF/CCS bi-laws pertaining to Cheer • No MTAL-(Mission Trail Athletic League) bi-laws pertaining to cheer since due to them not being a competitive sport against other league teams. • Is not a competitive sport with win/loss record for a season (does not compete against other schools to distinguish record). • No post season qualifications to CCS Championship as a team sport. • District is responsible for purchasing uniforms and must order general sizes and not by individual sizes. (Uniforms must follow district 5 year cycle to purchase new design). • Transportation will have to be provided by the district to all away events and limits the number of cheerleaders to suburban’s available. • If squad is to larger than available suburban’s, a bus will be needed at the cost of the district. • Can affect transportation from competitive sports in season if additional buses are needed due to growth in; Football, Cross-Country, Soccer, Basketball, Swim, Track and Field. • 8th grade recruitment is prohibited by CCS bi-law 510. • No information regarding cheer can be distributed to 8th graders until after their graduation per CCS by-law 510. • Try-outs must be after school is released for summer break and prolongs uniforms to be completed for the fall season. MINUTES, June 25, 2014 Page 5

• Cannot participate in more than one sport during each season. If classified as a club, they are able to do a sport and be on the cheer squad.

• Cheer squad will decrease as winter season sports begin to allow them to try-out for basketball, soccer, or wrestling.

Mrs. Kuchta stated that all neighboring schools have cheerleading as an activity. If classified as a sport, this would create financial issues. The District would have to responsible for the fees. President Barrera asked what the protocols were, if there was there a timeline. Mrs. Kuchta stated that currently it is a sport but it has changed back and forth. President Barrera asked if parents had any thoughts on this. Mrs. Kuchta said she had only one parent who wanted as a sport but she was not sure they understand the guidelines. With transportation, they use the three suburbans to transport the 21 cheerleaders. They can also fundraise to pay for their uniforms; whereas if it remains a sport, the district would have to pay for the $20,000 bill for their uniforms. The cheerleaders want it to remain a sport. Mrs. Kuchta’s recommendation was that they be an activity. Dr. Boyd, Superintendent, recommended that the district pay for their transportation. Trustee Berlanga did not want them traveling in the bus with the players. A decision will be made at the regular meeting of the Board on July 23, 2014.

Trustee Massa asked if we would have control as far as if they would have a requirement to be at all games. Mrs. Kuchta said yes, and they would run the same eligibility requirements as they do with everyone else. There are a lot more benefits and can do more as an activity. They would be under ASB. Cheer tryout are opened to everyone every year.

Priscilla Galvan is the current advisor.

3. Summer School Report

Mr. Harris, Summer School Principal at Gabilan gave the following report: • Attendance: 355 students increase by 75% from the first day of 266 students • Teachers: 19; cafeteria staff: 3; Office staff and administration: 3; Support & Migrant staff: 14; average class size of 22 • Block scheduling • Enrichment and remedial offerings • Serving PK through 7th grade and SDC MINUTES, June 25, 2014 Page 6

• Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for children 18 and under. Open to community. The Soledad Bee covered the program • Mini Corp representative to work with 7-10 individuals daily • Summer School Open House scheduled for July 7 from 12:40-1:20 p.m. Everyone was invited

Mr. Harris thanked the Board for providing him the opportunity to lead summer school.

Dr. Boyd asked Mr. Harris what field trips he was hoping to offer students. Mr. Harris said some of the suggested locations included the Smithsonian Institute currently visiting the San Lorenzo Park in King City; the Monterey Zoo, formerly known as Wild Things; Technology Museum in San Jose for 2nd-7th graders and the Children’s Museum for K-1st.

B. Educational Services – Mr. Guzman 1. Curriculum Report • Summer School: Mr. Guzman thanked the Board for the unique opportunity to offer enrichment classes for summer school. • Lunch program: The opportunity to offer free meals to all children in the city did appear in local newspaper and a banner was placed in key locations. They might be a need to reposition them at a better place. • A full summer program is also being offered at Soledad High. We opened school with 311 students and are down to 306 with an average of 320. Classes include credit recovery, biology, Gear-up, Math, and Algebra • Planning for professional development when staff returns • Last Monday and Tuesday the District Leadership Team was afforded a unique training where the focus was our students and leadership story. Everyone appreciated the learning and will culminate with another training July 29-30.

2. Common Core Update Teachers are working on lessons designs this summer where they will develop material and share with other teachers upon their return in August. Dr. Boyd stated that there will be professional development on August 13th and Ms. Kleinhofer and Mr. Ayala will be coordinating that training. Mr. Guzman will forward the schedule once it is finalized.

3. Board Policy Manual Adoption Mr. Guzman, Associate Superintendent, reported that he was requesting the MINUTES, June 25, 2014 Page 7

Board approve the Board Policy Manual in its entirety waiving a first reading. He further reported that the current manual was outdated and the policies did not match the practice of the district. The manual needed to be updated to bring into compliance with legal mandates as well as to provide guidance to the district.

It took three full day’s work to review/draft policies with several staff members and the CSBA consultant. Further review by staff/board after the draft manual was process and received, was also required. Once adopted the final draft will be sent to CSBA for a finished copy and posting to Gamutonline.net.

4. Leasing vs. Buying Student Devices – Mr. Joe Ayala Mr. Ayala, Director of Technology, presented before the Board the recommendation of leasing student devices versus purchasing. The report was as follows: • Goal is to increase technology use at all schools (software and hardware) • Effective use of technology in the classroom for teaching and learning to include digital literacy and responsibility • Increase student technology tools and materials

Mr. Ayala shared his story on how he became interested in technology. He also shared some positive comments on what students think of technology.

Strategy: Purchase 16GB iPad 4

Year : 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 Ratio: 500 (10:1 1000 (5:1) 1500 (3:1) 2000 (2.5:1) Cost: $260k $260k $260k $260K

Lease 1500 iPad 4:

Year: 13-14 14-15 15-17 16-17 Ratio: 1500 (3:1) 1500 (3:1) 1500 (3:1) 1500 (3:1) Cost: $265k $265k $265K $1

Lease breakdown: Total Cost of Student Devices X 1% APR 3 Years

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$1 in buy out in the 4th year

Lease VS. Purchase – 3 Years

Year Buy Lease 1 500 $260 1500 $265 2 500 $260 1500 $265 3 500 $260 1500 $265 Total 1500 $780 1500 $795

Lease VS Purchase – 3 Years

Year Buy Lease 14-15 $36.7 M 0.7% 1500 $260k 15-16 $42.1M 1.2% 3000 $520k 16-17 $44.3M 1.9% 5000 $865K

Mr. Ayala suggested creating an incentive for high school seniors; whereby they may keep de device and pay the $1. This way, they can have a device when they go off to college.

President Barrera asked Mr. Ayala about his original proposal to purchase Chromebooks. He said that changed when he looked into the cost of repairing the Chromebooks if one broke and it would cost $250 to replace and that’s when he had to rethink it. He is also working on getting faster internet in the city and he has become a member of the Soledad-Mission Chamber and he will be working with them on this project.

Mr. Ayala asked for approval from the Board to proceed with the lease of student devices and bring back to the Board for approval.

C. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Report/Class Size Enrollment was at 4,782 as of June 13, 2014

2. Williams Lawsuit Report There were no complaints filed under facilities, credentials and textbooks for this period.

3. Facilities: Mr. Nieto, Project Manager is working on getting the new portables ready this summer and getting summer projects completed, MINUTES, June 25, 2014 Page 9

including cleaning classrooms at all the school sites. Trustee Berlanga asked him to turn on sprinklers at Rose Ferrero.

V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

1. Approved the minutes of regular meeting of June 11, 2014

2. Approved the Budget for the General Fund and Other Funds for the 2014/15 School Year

3. Approved the 2013/2014 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for San Vicente Elementary and Soledad High School budget adjustments to match CARS report

4. Approved the 2014/2015 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for Frank Ledesma, Jack Franscioni, Rose Ferrero Elementaries, San Vicente and Gabilan Elementary Schools, Main Street Middle, Soledad High School, and Pinnacles High School

5. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Superintendent of Schools for the California Volunteers for the AmeriCorps/Monterey County United For Literacy Program

6. Ratified an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services for a student with special education needs

7. Ratified an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services three students with special education needs

8. Ratified an Agreement with Educational Based Services

9. Ratified an out of state trip for two secondary administrators to attend Rachel’s Challenge Education Summit in Denver, Colorado from June 18-21, 2014

10. Adopted the LCAP Plan for 2014/15 to 2016/17

Comments on item 4: President Barrera asked about the parent surveys and why they were not sent out this year. Ms. Estrella, Director of Special Projects stated they will send out one MINUTES, June 25, 2014 Page 10

in the fall and this will be used as a baseline. They will be using the iPad carts for parents to use to complete them, in case they do not have internet access at home. Superintendent Boyd stated that part of the LCAP plan will be to implement the surveys and use these to develop instruction; so it will be a plan in progress as they will be updated depending on the identified areas of need. Also, once we received feedback and have data, the plan will be updated.

MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY: Jodi Massa SECONDED: Marie Berlanga AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Ledesma

VI. BOARD POLICIES A. Adopted the Draft Policy Manual as presented and waiving the second reading. This manual will replace the existing policy manual in its entirety; which includes the following Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and Exhibits to clear up findings from the June 2014 Federal Program Monitoring

• BP & AR 6171 – Title I Programs • BP, AR & E 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures • BP, AR & E 6174 – Education for Language Learners

MOTION TO ADOPT DRAFT POLICY MANUAL INCLUDING THE ABOVE POLICIES BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Ledesma

VII. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 6-02-14 – Classified Layoffs

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-02-14 BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Ledesma

B. No. 6-03-14 – Adoption of the State Common Core Plan

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-03-14 BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Ledesma

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VIII. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

• Trustee Massa mentioned she had heard on the news about the blue pinky promise to show support and keep the world bully free. She asked administrators to look into this.

• President Barrera asked Dr. Boyd, to update them on the conference they attended on Rachel’s Challenge. Rachel's Challenge is a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating safe connected school environments where learning and teaching is maximized. Based on the life and writing of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine tragedy in 1999, Rachel's Challenge provides a continual improvement process for schools designed to awaken the learner in every child. They motivate and equip students and staff to start and sustain a chain reaction of kindness and compassion that transforms schools and communities. The summit had amazing speakers that help them to learn how to build and promote a positive culture within the school. Mr. Guzman said one of the best presenter’s and his favorite was Dr. Marzano. The program fits with the PBIS Model we are using. Ms. Kleinhofer, Assistant Superintendent of H.R. said it was a very powerful experience in leadership and establishing relationships and it fits with their goal of retaining great people in our district, and building a positive culture. Dr. Boyd stated that there were people like Martin Luther King, who influenced Rachel and her writings expressed how she was determined to promote kindness. Dr. Boyd said she came out with the knowledge that so many times, we don’t give our students options. We should never turn down our students and we don’t speak to them in a positive tone. We need to give them choices and options. So many times they have ideas and we shoot them down instead of promoting their creativity.

Trustee Berlanga also voiced her opinion about bullying and how serious this issue is. She shared a story about how one high school student wrote her a letter and said that one of her items in her bucket list was to write to a stranger and said that she was having a hard time in her life and a hard time at school and wished she was pretty and skinny and how she was also having problems at home. She tried to find out who the student was so she could help her, but could not.

• President Barrera congratulated Dr. Jimenez and Ms. Austin for the graduations. President Barrera wants administration to make a very serious effort to get email contact information to parents so that schools and district can send information to parents. It is better to send out emails to all and they have them opt out if they don’t want to receive the information.

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School as the recycled tires ruin kids’ shoes. Mr. Nieto will look into replacing it.

IX. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Board approved: July 23, 2014 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENING BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Call Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approval of Closed Session Agenda

D. Allow for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION A. Personnel 1. Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations/Layoffs 2. Pending Legal Issues 3. Superintendent’s Contract/Compensation

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Report of action taken in closed session C. Approval of Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY:______SECONDED BY:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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IV. COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public are welcome to participate in the meetings of the Board. When the Board President recognizes a member of the public for oral comment, such comment shall be three (3) minutes or less, at the discretion of the Board President. Comments of the public will be accepted during the Oral and Written Communications component of the agenda only. No action will be taken by the Board on matters not on the agenda, unless Government Code Section 54954 is evoked by the Trustees. This meeting of the Trustees shall be recorded on a cassette tape.

A. Oral Communications 1. Audience

2. Cheerleading: a Sport or an Activity – Mrs. Mel Kuchta

3. Board Member comments

. Followed by a five (5) minute recess

B. Educational Services – Mr. Guzman 1. Curriculum Report 2. Common Core Update 3. Board Policy Manual Adoption 4. Leasing vs. Buying Student Devices – Mr. Joe Ayala

C. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Report/Class Size – (Appendix Pages 1-4) 2. Williams Lawsuit Report 3. Other

V. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote, unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. Such comments will be limited to three minutes. It is understood that the administration recommends approval of all the Consent Calendar. Each item on the Consent Calendar is approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

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1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of June 11, 2014– (Pages 5-23)

2. Approval of the Budget for the General Fund and Other Funds for the 2014/15 School Year – (Pages 24-145)

3. Approval of the 203/2014 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for San Vicente Elementary and Soledad High School budget adjustments to match CARS report – (Pages 146-252)

4. Approval of the 2014/2015 Single Site School Plans for Student Achievement for Frank Ledesma, Jack Franscioni, Rose Ferrero Elementaries, San Vicente and Gabilan Elementary Schools, Main Street Middle, Soledad High School, and Pinnacles High School – (Pages 253-583)

5. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey County Superintendent of Schools for the California Volunteers for the AmeriCorps/Monterey County United For Literacy Program – (Pages 584- 587)

6. Ratification of an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services for a student with special education needs - (Pages 588-589)

7. Ratification of an Agreement with Tucci Learning Solutions for the 2014/2015 school year to provide services three students with special education needs – (Pages 590-593)

8. Ratification of Agreements with Educational Based Services – (Pages 594- 597)

9. Ratification for two secondary administrators to attend Rachel’s Challenge Education Summit in Denver, Colorado from June 18-21, 2014 – (Pages 598- 599)

10. Adoption of the LCAP Plan for 2014/15 to 2016/17 – (Pages 600-674)

MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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VI. BOARD POLICIES A. Adoption of the Draft Policy Manual as presented and waiving the second reading. This manual will replace the existing policy manual in its entirety; which includes the following Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and Exhibits to clear up findings from the June 2014 Federal Program Monitoring – (Pages 675-709)

• BP & AR 6171 – Title I Programs • BP, AR & E 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures • BP, AR & E 6174 – Education for Language Learners

MOTION TO ADOPT DRAFT POLICY MANUAL INCLUDING THE ABOVE POLICIES BY:______SECONDED:______AYES______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VII. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 6-02-14 – Classified Layoffs – (Page 710)

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-02-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

B. No. 6-03-14 – Adoption of the State Common Core Plan – (Page 711)

MOTION TO ADOPT NO. 6-03-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VIII. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

IX. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENING BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Call Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approval of Closed Session Agenda

D. Allow for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourn to Closed Session – 5:30 P.M.

II. CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M. A. Personnel 1) Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations 2) Existing Litigation

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Report of action taken in closed session C. Approval of Board Agenda

MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY:______SECONDED BY:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

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IV. COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public are welcome to participate in the meetings of the Board. When the Board President recognizes a member of the public for oral comment, such comment shall be three (3) minutes or less, at the discretion of the Board President. Comments of the public will be accepted during the Oral and Written Communications component of the agenda only. No action will be taken by the Board on matters not on the agenda, unless Government Code Section 54954 is evoked by the Trustees. This meeting of the Trustees shall be recorded on a digital recorder.

A. Oral Communications 1. Audience 2. Board Member comments

B. Educational Services – Mr. Guzman 1. Curriculum Report 2. Common Core Update 3. Summer School Reports – Mr. Harris/Ms. Word

C. Administrative Reports 1. Maintenance, Operations, Transportation, Facilities Report – (Pages 1-2)

D. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Projections – (Pages 3-4) 2. Williams Lawsuit Report 3. Other

V. CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote, unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Items. Such comments will be limited to three minutes. It is understood that the administration recommends approval of all Consent Calendar. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of July 23, 2014 – (Pages 5-11)

2. Approval of List of Bill Warrants – (Pages 12-53)

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3. Approval of Revolving Fund Expenditures – (Page 54)

4. Approval of the Bus Routes for the 2014/15 school year – (Pages 55-57)

5. Approval of an Agreement with CSUMB for the Teacher Internship Program – (Pages 58-61)

6. Approval of Geotechnical Engineering Agreement for the New Main Street Middle School with Kleinfelder – (Pages 62-80)

7. Approval of the NWEA Web Based Measures of Academic Progress Assessment System to measure Children’s Academic Progress – (Pages 81- 82)

8. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education to provide Common Core State Standards implementation support – (Pages 83-87)

9. Approval for Professional Development Services with Central California Writing Project – (Pages 88-89)

10. Ratification of Services Agreement with 360 Degree Customer, Inc. to provide services to students in the regional program extended school year – (Pages 90-97)

11. Ratification of Services Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Staffing Solutions – (Pages 98-107)

12. Approval of a Contract with Verizon Wireless – (Pages 108-109)

13. Approval of renewal of a Consulting Contract Agreement with CSM for E- Rate – (Pages 110-117)

14. Approval of a Consulting Agreement with Alice Keeler to provide Illuminate Training – (Pages 118-119)

15. Approval of an Agreement with Sandy Madrid for CALPADS and Aeries.net services – (Pages 120-122)

16. Approval of an agreement with Dynamic Education, LLC for Common Core, LCAP and coaching services – (Pages 123-125)

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17. Approval of a lease agreement with Apple for 3 years for iPad Airs – (Pages 126-130)

18. Approval of the amended LCAP Plan based on Monterey County Office of Education input – (Pages 131-246)

B. Personnel Items

1. Job Description: Director of Fiscal Services – (Pages 247-248)

2. Approval of three (3) new Instructional Aide III SPED Positions – (Page 249)

MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VI. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 8-01-14 – Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators – (Pages 250-253)

MOTION TO APPROVE NO. 8-01-14 BY:______SECONDED:______AYES:______NAYS:______ABSENT:______

VII. BOARD POLICIES A. First Reading Manual Maintenance – April 2014 – (Pages 254-379)

VIII. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

IX. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION ROOM 425 GABILAN DRIVE, SOLEDAD, CA 93960 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014

The Agenda, meeting notice and agenda packet are available upon request in a format appropriate for a person with a disability. To receive these documents in an alternative format, please contact the Superintendent’s Office by calling (831) 678-3987 X 123.

I. OPENED BUSINESS – 5:30 PM A. Called Public Session to Order

B. Roll Call Mr. Fabian M. Barrera, President Mrs. Marie Berlanga, Vice-President Mrs. Gloria Ledesma, Clerk Mr. Jaime Fernandez, Trustee Mrs. Jodi Massa, Trustee Dr. Rupi Boyd, Secretary to the Board

C. Approved the Closed Session Agenda

D. Allowed for Public Comment on Closed Session Topics

E. Immediately Adjourned to Closed Session – 5:30 P.M.

II. CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M. A. Personnel 1) Assignments/Reassignments/Resignations/Terminations 2) Existing Litigation

III. RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION - 7:00 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mrs. Kristine Vasquez, Principal at San Vicente Elementary

B. Report of action taken in closed session No action was taken in closed session.

C. Approved the Board Agenda

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MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA BY: Marie Berlanga SECONDED BY: Gloria Ledesma AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Ledesma, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

IV. COMMUNICATIONS A. Oral Communications 1. Audience 2. Board Member comments

B. Educational Services – Mr. Guzman 1. Curriculum Report & Common Core Update: Mr. Guzman reported that there had been three full days of orientation and training for new teachers and was glad to see an amazing crop of talent. Staff is focusing on the five priorities. Including the Common Core State Standards. The Leadership Team also participated in a two-day training for summit (retreat). Everyone is enthusiastic and excited to begin another school year.

2. Summer School Reports – Mr. Harris/Ms. Word Mr. Harris, Summer School Principal gave the following report to the Board:

355 Students participated; 19 Teachers (3 SDC); 2 Migrant Aides; 12 Student Aides; Average Daily: 328 Students; Highest: 355S Students; Lowest: 266 (First 2 Days)

Field Trips: • San Lorenzo Park 3rd-6th • Tech Museum 1st-6th • Children's Museum Tk & K • Monterey Zoological Tk &K • District Transportation • District Food Service

Outcomes: Student: Science, Arts, Technology, Explore professions and people that sustain Global society; Interactive engagement with ideas, materials, the environment, and technology. Educators: Common Core Team Planning connect beyond the classroom Community: Breakfast/Lunch, Open House, Local Recourses, Public Communication

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Trustee Ledesma said that she heard many positive comments about Mr. Matthew’s leadership during summer school.

President Barrera asked Mr. Matthews if he had a student wait list, and if he was able to accommodate those students. Mr. Matthews said they had an ongoing waiting list and was able to accommodate everyone except maybe 4- 5 students. But they hefty wait list was mostly for the combo class of 2nd-3rd grade.

Mrs. Ledesma asked how many students per class. Mr. Matthew said it was 22 per class.

Soledad High School Summer School: Ms. Robin Word, Summer School Principal at Soledad High School also gave the following report to the Board:

Data: • Summer program was broken down into two sessions: • Session 1: 8:10 – 12:30 p.m. • Session 2: 1:00 – 5:15 p.m.

• 15 classes were offered over the course of the entire day • Morning: 9 High School courses; 2 Middle School support courses; 2 Hartnell* classes • Afternoon: 2 ARC Labs (Academic Recovery Center) • June 17th – July 8th ; 15 Academic days • Overall Average of students on campus ~ 300+

Courses:

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Remediation • 170 students were able to remediate their grade during the program, thus allowing 2014-2015 courses to not be as impacted with “repeat” students. • 65 students remediated their F's and earned an A in their respective class • 67 students remediated their F's and earned a B in their respective class

• 24 students remediated their F's and earned a C in their respective class • 13 students earned a D or below and stayed in the class to gain additional skills needed • 1 student completed the E2020 online credit recovery program

Credit Recovery: • Students are continuously working on their E20/20 program and are projected to complete by the end of Fall semester 2014.

President Barrera asked Dr. Boyd if the high school would be able to offer credit advancement courses for those who want to get ahead. Dr. Boyd said yes and they are looking into this.

C. Administrative Reports 1. Maintenance, Operations, Transportation, Facilities Report

D. Superintendent’s Reports 1. Enrollment Projections Projected enrollment was at 4,941.

2. Williams Lawsuit Report There were no complaints filed under facilities, textbooks or credentials for this time period. Dr. Boyd reported that the Facilities/Maintenance Department is working hard to fix deficiencies before the Williams Team visits.

Dr. Boyd also invited the Board members to visit the high school gym the maintenance staff did an outstanding job in refurbishing it. The Soledad High School track will also be getting a facelift. The portables at the school sites are almost complete. The Gabilan Office will be ready by the end of the MINUTES, August 13, 2014 Page 5

month. She asked for everyone’s patience.

3. Monthly meetings with parents: Dr. Boyd plans on scheduling monthly meetings with parents/staff where they can stop to have cookies or coffee and discuss issues that are important to them. She might ask for a few members to be available to join her. This will facilitate ongoing conversations on the LCAP.

V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Routine business transactions, annual renewal of programs, bid agreements, notices of public hearings and proclamations.

1. Approved the minutes of regular meeting of July 23, 2014

2. Approved the List of Bill Warrants

June 2014

FUND DATE AMOUNT General 06/03/2014 $ 140,942.39 06/05/2014 254,082.63 06/10/2014 141,217.14 06/12/2014 94,347.46 06/17/2014 488.49 06/19/2014 424,278.91 06/27/2014 294,292.43 $1,349,649.45

Adult Education 06/03/2014 $ 321.64 06/10/2014 1,042.60 06/19/2014 188.15 06/27/2014 688.28 $2,240.67

Child Development 06/10/2014 $ 963.21 06/12/2014 750.48 06/27/2014 1,116.27 $2,829.96

Cafeteria 06/03/2014 $123,791.66 06/12/2014 470.00 06/17/2014 154,951.02 MINUTES, August 13, 2014 Page 6

06/19/2014 7,573.73 06/27/2014 5,355.00 $292,141.41

Building Fund 06/17/2014 809.32 TOTAL ALL FUNDS $1,647,670.81

July 2014

FUND DATE AMOUNT General 0701/2014 $ 27,135.97 07/03/2014 348,615.85 07/08/2014 326,601.59 07/10/2014 35,588.49 07/15/2014 67,881.57 07/17/2014 61,826.30 07/22/2014 54,137.69 07/24/2014 188,515.46 07/31/2014 330,031.08 $1,440,334.00

Adult Education 07/03/2014 $ 473.34 07/10/2014 1,288.18 07/22/2014 201.11 07/31/2014 6,475.55 $8,438.18

Child Development 07/03/2014 $ 159.12 07/10/2014 41.12 07/31/2014 900.24 $1,100.48

Cafeteria 07/03/2014 $ 4,612.54 07/15/2014 86,673.77 07/17/2014 3,717.21 07/22/2014 7,583.89 07/31/2014 663.00 $103,250.41

Capital Facilities 07/31/2014 $2,690.00 TOTAL ALL FUNDS 1,555,813.07

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3. Approved the Revolving Fund Expenditures - $1,500

4. Approved the Bus Routes for the 2014/15 school year

5. Approved an Agreement with CSUMB for the Teacher Internship Program

6. Approval of Geotechnical Engineering Agreement for the New Main Street Middle School with Kleinfelder

7. Approved the NWEA Web Based Measures of Academic Progress Assessment System to measure Children’s Academic Progress

7. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monterey County Office of Education to provide Common Core State Standards implementation support

8. Approved a Professional Development Services with Central California Writing Project

Ratified a Services Agreement with 360 Degree Customer, Inc. to provide services to students in the regional program extended school year

9. Ratified a Services Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Staffing Solutions

10. Approved a Contract with Verizon Wireless

11. Approved a renewal of a Consulting Contract Agreement with CSM for E- Rate

12. Approved a Consulting Agreement with Alice Keeler to provide Illuminate Training

13. Approved an Agreement with Sandy Madrid for CALPADS and Aeries.net services

14. Approved an agreement with Dynamic Education, LLC for Common Core, LCAP and coaching services

15. Approved a lease agreement with Apple for 3 years for iPad Airs

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B. Personnel Items President Barrera reported the following personnel items were approved in closed session:

1. Certificated personnel:

Employee Position Site Erandi Ramirez Preschool Teacher MSMS Esmeralda Aguilera Preschool Teacher SV Kimberly Berrin SpEd Teacher GAB Jennifer Day Art Teacher MSMS Employee Position Site Robert Gammie SpEd Teacher MSMS Romelia Jimenez Teacher RF Ana Liu Teacher JF Lilian Mabon Art Teacher SHS Eric Macias History Teacher MSMS Rafael Martinez Math Teacher SHS Ashley Martinez Math Teacher SHS Danelle Mercer Counselor SHS Daniel Zeff Band Teacher SHS Angela Cabral Teacher SV Timmie Woods SpEd Teacher JF Barbara Vogt Teacher ELEM Alicia Arriaga-Lonero Teacher ELEM Angelina Pinedo Teacher ELEM Mike Clifford AG Teacher SHS

2. Classified personnel:

Employee Position Site Angie Amador Secretary III SV Belen Gonzalez Secretary III JF Anabel Garcia Secretary III SHS Daisy Alcala Secretary I SV Mariela Perez Secretary I JF Anabel Rodriguez Secretary I SHS Antolina Zuniga Custodian II/Bus Driver MOT Monica Santibanez Family Student Support Liaison SHS Maribel Rojas-Franco Family Student Support Liaison FL Maricela Barrera Instructional Aide III/RSP SHS MINUTES, August 13, 2014 Page 9

Employee Position Site Margarita Villasenor Instructional Aide III/SPED SHS Janet Chavarin Instructional Aide III/SPED JF

3. Resignations:

Employee Position Site Jeremy Strametz Mental Health Therapist MSMS Brandon Swift Ed Tech Coach DW Maria De La Luz Pritt Nursing Assistant Instructor Adult Ed Jessica Alisea Instructional Aide IV/SpEd SV Carlos Alapisco Instructional Aide III/SpEd MSMS Francisco Borbon Instructional Aide III/SpEd SHS Patrick Hanson Computer Technician II DW

4. Leaves of Absence:

Employee Type Site Dates Kathy Radillo FMLA SHS Through 10/27/14

5. Job Description: Director of Fiscal Services

6. Approved three (3) new Instructional Aide III SPED Positions

MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH EXCEPTION OF ITEM #6 BY: Gloria Ledesma SECONDED: Marie Berlanga AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Ledesma, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

VI. RESOLUTIONS A. No. 8-01-14 – Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators – (Pages 250-253)

MOTION TO APPROVE NO. 8-01-14 BY: Gloria Ledesma SECONDED: Jodi Massa AYES: Mr. Barrera, Mrs. Berlanga, Mr. Fernandez, Mrs. Ledesma, Mrs. Massa NAYS: None ABSENT: None

VII. BOARD POLICIES A. First Reading Manual Maintenance – April 2014

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VIII. NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS • Trustee Ledesma commented that she was happy to see staff getting ready to greet our students and to see teachers’ enthusiasm on another school year. • Trustee Fernandez commented on how much he enjoyed joining staff this morning at their training. • Trustee Massa welcomed everyone back. • Trustee Berlanga also welcomed everyone back and said she was excited to begin a new school year. She also reminded staff that the Board is there for them. Trustee Berlanga also commented on how much she enjoyed the leadership retreat and said it was a great idea and thanked administration for the opportunity. • President Barrera reminded everyone of the Board Retreat Saturday, August 16, 2014. • Superintendent Boyd thanked Ms. Estrella for submitting all FPM items to the state. She happily reported that the district passed. • President Barrera reported receiving a Thank You Note from Mrs. Read-Cap to the Board, thanking them for their donation to the Alexandra Read Scholarship. • Trustee Ledesma also received a thank you note from Justin Massa to the Board for the scholarship he received.

IX. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.