Public Comment

This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Governing Board on any item described in this notice or any other issue. In accordance with the Brown Act, unless an item has been placed on the published agenda, there shall be no action taken. The Board may: 1) acknowledge receipt of the information, 2) refer to staff for further study, or 3) refer the matter to the next Board meeting agenda.

Public Comment

This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Governing Board on any item described in this notice or any other issue. In accordance with the Brown Act, unless an item has been placed on the published agenda, there shall be no action taken. The Board may: 1) acknowledge receipt of the information, 2) refer to staff for further study, or 3) refer the matter to the next Board meeting agenda.

Minutes

The minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of April 23, 2013, and the minutes for the Special Board Meetings of April 30, 2013 and May 5, 2013 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the minutes as presented.

Personnel Report

The personnel report as of May 21, 2013 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the personnel report as presented.

Service Contracts

The service contracts as of May 21, 2013 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the service contracts as presented.

Warrant Register

The warrant register for April 2013 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the warrant register for April 2013 for the payment of invoices for goods and sevices as presented.

School Site Plans

The School Site Plans for 2013-2014 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the receommendation of the Director of Curriculum, the Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the School Site Plans as presented.

Bequests and Grants

The bequests and grants as of May 21, 2103 are presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Director of Fiscal Services, the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the bequests and grants as presented.

Disposal of Surplus Equipment

The disposal of surplus equipment as of May 21, 2103 is presented to the Governing Board for approval and action. It is the recommendation of the Director of Fiscal Services, the Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the disposal of surplus equipment as presented.

PUBLIC HEARING, 6:30 p.m., Ratification of Negotiated Agreement between the Los Gatos Union School District and the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association and between Los Gatos Union School District and the Unrepresented Certificated Employees (INFORMATION)

The public hearing is an opportunity for members of the public to provide input to the Governing Board regarding the negotiated agreement.

Ratification of the Negotiated Agreement between the Los Gatos Union School District and the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association and between Los Gatos Union School District and the Unrepresented Certificated Employees (ACTION)

An agreement has been reached by the District and Certificated staff regarding negotiations for the 2012-13 school year. The agreements, which make up the changes to the contract, are attached to this item. The District and the Association, and the District and the unrepresented certificated employees agreed to language changes in regards to leaves and shared contracts, to renew MOU for Fisher Middle School, as well as to an increase in salary and in District paid contributions for medical benefits. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the agreement as indicated in the attached document.

PUBLIC HEARING, 6:30 p.m., Ratification of the Negotiated Agreement between the Los Gatos Union School District and the Los Gatos Union Classified Employees Association (INFORMATION)

The public hearing is an opportunity for members of the public to provide input to the Governing Board regarding the negotiated agreement.

Ratification of the Negotiated Agreement between the Los Gatos Union School District and the Los Gatos Union Classified Employees Association (ACTION)

An agreement has been reached by the District and Classified Association (LGUCEA) regarding negotiations for the 2012-13 school year. The agreements, which make up the changes to the contract, are attached to this item. The District and the Association agreed to language changes in regards to seniority and layoff procedure, as well as to an increase in salary and in District paid contributions for medical benefits. It is the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services/HR and the Superintendent that the Governing Board approve the agreement as indicated in the attached document.

PUBLIC HEARING, Tier III Categorical Program Flexibility (INFORMATION)

The Public Hearing is an opportunity for members of the public to provide input to the Governing Board regarding the Tier III Categorical Program Flexibility. Education Code §42605 grants districts flexibility in Tier III categorical programs and authorizes districts to use these funds for any educational purpose. For the 2008-09 fiscal year through the 2014-15 fiscal year, inclusive, local educational agencies that use the flexibility provision of this section shall be deemed to be in compliance with the program and funding requirements contained in statutory, regulatory and provisional language. As a condition of receipt of the funds, the Governing Board is required, at a regularly scheduled open public hearing held prior to and independent of a meeting where the Governing Board of the District adopts the annual budget, to take testimony from the public, identify any program that is proposed to be closed, discuss, approve or disapprove the proposed use of funding, and make explicit the purposes for which the funding will be used.

Resolution #18-12-13, Tier III Categorical Program Flexibility (DISCUSSION/ACTION)

Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will update the Governing Board on the Tier III Categorical Program Flexibility funding for 2013-14. Resolution #18-12-13 is presented to the Governing Board for adoption.

Apple Lease Purchase Agreement for 180 Teacher Laptops (DISCUSSION/ACTION)

Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will present to the Governing Board a lease agreement to purchase 180 teacher laptops in the amount of $203,073 spread over a four-year lease. This is an action item.

Declaration of Need for Qualified Teachers (DISCUSSION/ACTON)

Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services/HR, Marla Rodriguez will present to the Governing Board the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators. Occasionally, despite a diligent search, the District is unable to find fully credentialed teachers to place in hard-to-fill vacancies. In such cases, it may be necessary to hire a teacher on an emergency permit. In order to do that, we must have a valid Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators on file with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This is an action item.

Budget Update - Governor's May Revise Budget Proposals (INFORMATION/DISCUSSION)

Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will lead a discussion with the Governing Board on the budget proposals that the Governor is recommending. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

Measure E Program Update and Lexington Modernization Project (INFORMATION/DISCUSSION)

Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will provide an update to the Governing Board on the Measure E Program and Lexington Modernization Project including updates to timing, scope and budget. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) Applicant Summary (INFORMATION/DISCUSSION)

Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will update the Governing Board on the FAC applicantion process and summary. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

Citizens' Bond Oversight Commitee (CBOC) Applicant Summary (INFORMATION/DISCUSSION)

Assistant Superintendent-Business Services/CBO, Martin Fregoso will update the Governing Board on the CBOC application process and summary. This is for informational purposes only. No action will be taken.

Proposed Los Gatos Education Foundation (LGEF) Grants for 2013-14 School Year (DISCUSSION/ACTION)

Superintendent Dr. Abbati will present to the Governing Board the proposed LGEF grants for 2013-14 for art, science materials and middle school counseling. Upon approval by the Governing Board, the Superintendent will present grants to LGEF for final approval. This is an action item.

Board Policies - Series 0000 to 9000, Second and Final Reading (DISCUSSION/ACTION)

Board Policies set guidelines and procedures for Governing Boards and School Officials to follow and enforce. This past summer, district office staff with the assistance of the California School Boards Association (CSBA) reviewed the entire series of policies. The first reading of the policies were presented to the Governing Board for discussion and revision through-out the year. CSBA has made the edits that the Governing Board requested. The second and final reading is presented for Board approval. This is an action item.

LGUSD Goverance and Planning Calendar

This information is provided to the Governing Board for discussion and planning purposes. Agenda items are subject to changes and modifications throughout the year.