GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
April 22, 2020

Professional Development Building, Boardroom

1680 David E. Cook Way, Clovis, California

 

5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION

6:30 P.M. – PUBLIC SESSION

 

This meeting is livestreamed and may be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/user/clovisusd/feed. Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 17, 2020, any or all Board Members and members of the public may attend board meetings by telephone. Members of the public who wish to provide public comments during this meeting are requested to complete a public presentation form, which may be accessed at https://www.cusd.com/RequestforPublicPresentation.aspx. Please submit all such requests before the Public Presentation portion, which will commence no earlier than 6:45 p.m. All public comments, whether on items that are on the agenda or matters that are not on the agenda, are to be made during the Public Presentation. For those members of the public who request to provide comments via telephone, a District staff member will call you during the Public Presentation. For those public members who wish to attend the meeting and/or make comments in person, the board meeting room indicated above is open. However, the Board may limit the number of persons in the board meeting room at any time pursuant to guidance from public health officials.

Regular Meeting
AGENDA

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Public records relating to an open session agenda item of a regular meeting that are distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at the District Office, 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, California.

An invocation may be held prior to the start of the Board meeting. Attendance during and participation in the invocation are optional and voluntary. No students, parents, members of the public, Board members, student board member, or employees are required to attend or participate in the invocation.
INVOCATION
A.CALL TO ORDER
B.ROLL CALL
C.CLOSED SESSION
1.APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS IN POSITIONS LISTED IN BOARD POLICY EXHIBITS NO. 6401, 6402, 6403, 6404, 6405 AND 6407 (Gov’t. Code §54957)
2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/SUSPENSION (Gov’t. Code §54957)
3.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Gov’t. Code §54956.9 – 2 Potential Cases
4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Education Code §54957.6) Agency Negotiator – Eimear O'Farrell, Ed.D., Supt. Negotiating Parties – Contracted Emps., Cert. Mgmt., Cert. Teachers, Class. Emps., Class. Mgmt. & Ops. Unit (Represented by CSEA Clovis Chapter 250)
5.STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND OTHER CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT MATTERS (Education Code §48900 et seq. and §35146)
D.RECONVENE FOR PUBLIC SESSION
E.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
F.SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
G.RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
H.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.April 1, 2020, Regular Governing Board Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of the April 1, 2020, regular Governing Board meeting, as submitted. 
(Action to add to or delete items from any portion of the agenda or to discuss any consent agenda items must be taken PRIOR to adoption of the agenda.)
I.ADOPTION OF AGENDA
J.SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Annual American Legion Essay Contest Winners
Associate Superintendent of School Leadership Norm Anderson will recognize the 2020 American Legion Essay Contest-winning students and their teachers on behalf of American Legion Auxiliary Chairperson Shirley Kruel.
K.PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.Public Hearing Regarding the Conveyance of Public Utility Easement to Pacific Gas & Electric for Utility Improvements at 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, California
Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the conveyance of a public utility easement to Pacific Gas & Electric for utility improvements at 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, California.
L.STAFF REPORTS
1.Coordinated School Health Committee Report – Written

A written report is being provided to members of the Governing Board that includes details related to the Clovis Unified Coordinated School Health Committee’s efforts to improve students’ health and their capacity to learn.

M.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
This time is reserved for individuals who may wish to address the Board regarding a matter that is not included on the agenda. Presentations are limited to three minutes per individual. Please note that because the items brought up by the public during this time are not on the agenda, the Governing Board may not discuss or act upon such items.
N.CLOSED SESSION MOTIONS
O.CONSENT
1.Fundraiser Requests
Approve the Fundraiser Requests, as submitted.
2.Student Trip Requests
Approve the Student Trip Requests, as submitted.
3.Ratification of Sale/Disposal of Surplus Equipment
Ratify the sale/disposal of surplus equipment.
4.Ratification of Purchase Orders, District Contracts and Check Register
Ratify Purchase Orders, District Contracts, and Warrants numbered 610666 through 611987.
5.Change Orders
Approve the Change Orders, as submitted. 
P.ACTION
In general (unless otherwise noted), these items were seen for Information at the prior Board meeting and will be voted on at this meeting. Agenda items titled "Annual" are recurring items submitted to the Board for approval yearly.
1.Accept Award from K12 Strong Workforce Program

Authorize the Superintendent or designee to accept an award of $1,410,717 from the K12 Strong Workforce Program supported by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE).

2.Annual Agreement with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center

Authorize the Superintendent or designee to renew an agreement with the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center for the 2020-21 school year, as submitted.

3.Placement of Special Education Students in Residential Treatment Facilities and a Non-Public School
Authorize Clovis Unified to enter into an agreement with Copper Hills Youth Center, a residential treatment facility in West Jordan, Utah; enter into an agreement with Heritage Residential Treatment Center in Provo City, Utah; and enter into an agreement with Creative Alternatives, a non-public school in Fresno, California.
4.Resolution No. 3748 – Annual School Nurse Day
Adopt Resolution No. 3748 declaring Wednesday, May 6, 2020, as School Nurse Day in Clovis Unified School District.
5.Resolution No. 3749 – School Lunch Hero Day
Adopt Resolution No. 3749 declaring Friday, May 1, 2020, as School Lunch Hero Day in Clovis Unified School District to acknowledge and express support for Campus Catering employees.
6.Adopt Amended and New Board Policies: 3000 – Business and Noninstructional Operations
Adopt amended and new Board Policies: 3000 – Business and Noninstructional Operations.
7.Repeal Board Policies No. 4606, 4801, 4804, 7206, 8203
Repeal Board Policies No. 4606, 4801, 4804, 7206, 8203.
8.Adopt Resolution No. 3752 Regarding Continuing Actions in Response to COVID-19 and Discussion Related to Such Actions
Adopt Resolution No. 3752 regarding continuing actions in response to COVID-19 and discussion regarding such actions.
Q.INFORMATION
Unless otherwise noted, these items are on the agenda to provide time for Board members to review prior to taking action on the items at the next Board meeting. Agenda items titled "Annual" are recurring items submitted to the Board for approval yearly.
1.Annual Application for Funding – State and Federal Categorical Aid Programs 2020-21
Authorize the Superintendent or designee to submit the Application for Funding through the Consolidated Application Reporting System for the 2020-21 school year.
2.The California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) program
Authorize the Superintendent or designee to accept an award of $1,717,650, from the California Department of Education (CDE) for the California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) program, as submitted.
3.Annual Revision of Administrative Regulation No. 1302 – School Day Starting and Ending Times for the 2020-21 School Year
Approve revisions to Administrative Regulation No. 1302 – School Day Starting and Ending Times for the 2020-21 school year, as submitted.
4.Annual Third Quarter Financial Report
Accept the Third Quarter Financial Report, as submitted.
5.Resolution No. 3751 – Annual Employee Appreciation Month
Adopt Resolution No. 3751 declaring May 2020 as Employee Appreciation Month in Clovis Unified School District.
R.BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
S.ADJOURNMENT