• Public Employee Performance Evaluation:  Superintendent

Conference with Labor Negotiator:

• Agency designated representative - Christensen; Employee Organization - TFT
• Agency designated representative - Christensen; Employee Organization - CSEA

According to Senate Bill 160 (1975), the Rodda Act, the school board and the union must meet (at least every three years or annually) to negotiate salaries and benefits, hours, calendar, and most aspects of teachers’ working conditions—as well as attempting to solve problems and address new issues that have arisen during the period of the contract.

The “sunshine” clause of the Rodda Act (1975) requires that each party’s proposal be presented for public comment at a publicized school board meeting. This occurs prior to the official start of negotiations for the year.

The TUHSD Administration has an interest in opening and discussing the following articles in the TFT contract for Negotiations 2019-20:

• Article II:  Working Conditions
• Article IV:  Leaves
• Article VI.  Evaluation
• Article VII:  Salaries and Benefits

The District's initial proposal for 2019-2020 negotiations with the certificated employees' association, the Tam Federation of Teachers (TFT), is presented for public comment. 

The Board will discuss changing the date for the first meeting in October, to avoid a conflict with a religious holiday (Yom Kippur).

This item is a for discussion only.

There is no financial impact at this time.

The Board will review policy and practice in relation to these two field trips specific to swimming in the ocean or bay.

This item is for discussion only.

Corbett Elsen, Chief Financial Officer, will present an updated timeline to refund the District's existing bonds to achieve savings to the community tax-payers.  The updated timeline has been expedited to have an earlier closing date given recent changes in the current bond market.  The District is not pursuing a new bond campaign.  Possible savings from refunding of existing bonds to the community property tax-payers could exceed $3 million based on Keygent's preliminary analysis of TUHSD's existing bonds and the current bond market.  Trustees will be presented a formal resolution to authorize refunding of the District's existing bonds at the September 10th board meeting.

Trustees contracted with Godbe Research to conduct a community survey in July regarding a potential parcel tax renewal and increase to the current rate.  Trustees will receive a presentation from Godbe Research on the results of that survey.

Godbe Research will present the results of a community survey recently conducted regarding a potential parcel tax renewal and increase of the TUHSD Parcel taxes.  Trustees will discuss the implications.

Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 19-2.

Background:

A ruptured water line to our HVAC system caused significant flooding and subsequent water damage to the foyer, men’s and women’s restrooms and the ticket booth of the Caldwell Theater.  Immediate emergency repairs are needed to prevent mold intrusion and repair compromised walls and ceilings in these select areas.

Flooding on August 17, 2019 caused damage in the Caldwell Theater of Tamalpais High School.  This Resolution allows for emergency repairs to begin without public bidding (CUPCCAA).

Staff recommends approval of the revision to E 4300. 

Corbett Elsen, Chief Financial Officer, presented information regarding the update of E 4300 at the August 13 Board meeting. This proposed revision updates language including approved changes by the Board of Trustees on June 11, 2019 regarding 1)  the creation of a "healthcap" for new management team members, (2)  reinstatement of retiree health benefit coverage matching the benefit in the certificated employee contract, and (3)  updating of outdated language of referenced positions that no longer exist in the management team.  This exhibit was last updated in 2011.

There is no financial impact to this Exhibit update.

This revision updates language including changes to health benefits approved by the Board of Trustees on June 11, 2019.

That the Board of Trustees approve Acellus Academy approved UC  A-G Course List to be included with TUHSD course offerings.

Acellus Academy classes provide access to a variety of courses in a blended learning environment in partnership with TUHSD teachers and has been used primarily in the CEC programs. 

Providing broader access to Acellus Academy classes will allow general education students increased access to credit recovery using A-G approved courses.

Link to Acellus Academy UC Approved A-G Course List.

Background:

Acellus Academy provides instruction online through distance education via the Acellus System.  Acellus, a program of the International Academy of Science, is an online learning system.  Acellus Academy is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges and has an approved UC A-G Course List.  Acellus Academy Advanced Placement (AP) courses have been audited and approved by the College Board. For a listing of Acellus Academy AP approved courses, please see the AP Course Ledger. Acellus Academy core courses have been reviewed and approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For additional information and a listing of eligible Acellus Academy courses, please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Submitted by: Tara Taupier

Background

Trigonometry/Statistics is a semester course that covers all the State Standards.  This course will be available to be afforded at all school sites.

Submitted by: Kim Stiffler

If approved by the Board of Trustees, 16 Sir Francis Drake High School students and 4 chaperones will go to Santa Barbara on September 5-7, 2019 for a Water Polo Tournament. The approval is pending all required documents are received by the business office in a timely manner before the departure date.  This field trip is considered "high risk" as it involves swimming, per AR 6153.

Board Policy 3270 provides for the disposal of books, equipment and supplies.  The 25 gallons of glaze and chemicals are obsolete and unneeded. 

Chief Financial Officer, Corbett Elsen, recommends the disposal of this equipment.

Board Policy 3270 provides for the disposal of books, equipment and supplies.  

Board Policy 3270 allows the Board to authorize the sale of such materials without advertisement for bid, donation or sale at a nominal price to organization or individuals who will use them for educational purposes or disposal.

Chief Financial Officer, Corbett Elsen, recommends the disposal of The Americans textbooks.  These books are obsolete and not in use.

Chief Financial Officer, Corbett Elsen, recommends the disposal of assorted math books.  These books are obsolete and not in use.

Board Policy 3270 provides for the disposal of books, equipment and supplies.  Integrated Science has been discontinued so the books are obsolete.

Chief Financial Officer, Corbett Elsen, recommends the disposal of these textbooks.

The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues, and provides this time for members of the audience to address the Board on any school-related matter not on this agenda. The Board can take no action at this time. Speakers are requested to identify themselves prior to addressing the Board and will be heard for up to three (3) minutes. The presiding officer of the Board shall determine, based on time constraints of the Board, whether some time less than three (3) minutes shall be allocated to individual speakers.

Review Meeting Norms.

Future Meeting Dates:

• September 3, 2019:  Special Governance Board Workshop, Kreps Conference Center
• September 10, 2019:  Regular Meeting, Kreps Conference Center
  
• September 24, 2019:  Regular Meeting, Kreps Conference Center