SRCS Board Meeting Agenda Analysis – 8/28/2024.

BOARD MEETING

Santa Rosa City Schools

August 28, 2024

4:00 p.m. – Closed Session 

6:00 p.m. – Open Session

Hybrid: Zoom / Santa Rosa City Hall Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) 

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A live link will be posted on the SRCS website.

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Please take time to review the following abbreviated version of the agenda. Click here to see the entire agenda. It has live links on many items with more information. If you want to comment to the board about any upcoming items, email agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Please CC wearesrta@gmail.com on your email.

Closed Session Items: 

A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Public Employee Appointment/Employment (Position to be filled: Principal) 

B. 2. Conference With Labor Negotiator (Name of designated rep attending: Dr. Vicki Zands (SRCS) ; name of organization: CSEA Santa Rosa 75)

SRTA Members stand in solid support of the need to improve the compensation for our CSEA staff. The incredible efforts of classified staff provide the front line of service to our students and families. SRCS relies on this workforce to keep our doors open, literally. They feed our students, answer our phones, monitor students and dispose of our garbage. 

SRTA Members are greatly upset with the $6.5 million dollar contract with Inspire for Assistants for Special Ed. This is concerning to be paying $52 an hour for this subcontractor to pay workers $22-26 per hour which is 36% more than SRCS postings on Edjoin. It is time to fix this egregious error in judgment!

Resolving this wage issue so SRCS can hire their own assistants must be a top priority. Sub-contracted employees are not committed to SRCS. This leads to attendance issues, inconsistency and constant turnover of the staff on campus. These temporary staff never truly integrate on any campus and fail to become part of the “team.”

It is time to make a decision on the proceeds from the sale of the Fir Ridge property. Those funds are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a home purchase assistance program started could help SRCS attract and retain CSEA staff and ease the need for additional compensation.

B. 3. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (5 Cases: OAH Case No. 2024070139, OAH Case No. 2024070448, 24CV-00520, 23CV-00397, and SCV-272273 ) 

OAH Cases are related to Special Education. CV references Civil Cases.

B.4. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 3) 

B.5. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators) 

C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)

D. REPORTS

E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items

SRTA Members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.

Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices. 

Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to agenda items that impact you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

F.1. Action) Approval of Resolution for September Suicide Prevention Month

  • The entire team of support providers, including School-Based Therapists, School Counselors, School Psychologists and Restorative Response Specialists, play an integrated part in keeping SRCS students safe, in school and ready to learn. 

Resolution

SRTA Members complete mandated training around suicide prevention every other year by the end of September, per our contract. 

F.2. (Action) Approval of Resolution to Recognize September Attendance Awareness Month

Attendance matters for success in school and life, and absences can easily result in a loss of very important teaching and learning time, especially considering the impact of the pandemic on learning. 

The most recent post on the California Dashboard shows the following Chronic Absenteeism Data for 2023. 

Resolution

SRTA Members support efforts to attract and retain students in our district as well as supporting daily attendance. 

It would be helpful to know what current systems are in place to assist families with getting their students to school. What resources are dedicated to this? How are we evaluating the effectiveness of these efforts, especially for our African American and Pacific Islander students?

F.3. (Discussion) Facilities Implementation Plan Update

The attached Implementation Plans lay out tentative plans for the next four years of bond spending to “Refresh, Revitalize and Renew” sites. Completed projects have almost all remained within the contract amount.

New structures are called out in comments below.

Presentation (Annual Report)

$87.3 million new DO 

Secondary 2024-29 Implementation Plan 

$31 million MHS two-story building

$17.5 million CCLA new classrooms

$9.5 million SRAccC new classrooms

$7.5 million RHS new MPR

$28 million MHS new Gym and Locker Rooms

Elementary 2024-30 Implementation Plan

A total of $54.3 million is budgeted for thirty-one new buildings. There will be a total of eighteen new Transitional Kindergarten classrooms, nine new Kindergarten classrooms, new restrooms (1), one new admin, and two unspecified buildings at the following sites: ALES, HVES, JMES, LBES, PTES, SLES, HLES, BHES and SRCArts. 

There are no plans for new buildings at ABES, LELA or FACS.

Thank you for publicly sharing these implementation plans. 

Do these plans include replacing all portables?

Do site modernization plans include addressing dry rot?

SRTA members support sustainable decision making and communication systems that can be made transparent and withstand continuous changes in personnel. 

F.4. (Action) Updated Santa Rosa City Schools (SRCS) Organizational Chart

The new Org chart shows positions, titles and who reports to whom. There is a change in moving Information and Evaluation (the old MIST) back to Business Services after a recent move to Ed Services.) The Executive Directors of Wellness and Engagement and Special Services are now Cabinet positions.

It looks like new grant funded positions in CTE under Director Cardoza have not been included.

Org Chart

It is helpful to have this org chart. 

Will these charts be incorporated into the SRCS website for ease of reference?

Will bullet points of who is responsible for what be added? Folks do not know who to call for what.

G. CONSENT ITEMS 

G.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions

Personnel Transactions

EdJoin shows a total of 92 current postings for 165 jobs in SRCS. There are twenty-five certificated openings (six more than the last meeting.) There are three certificated management openings (the same as the last meeting.) There are 67 current classified postings for one hundred thirty-two job openings. Eighty-five of these openings are for assistants and paraprofessionals. There are no classified management positions. 

SRTA welcomes Marlen Onofre Leon (CCLA), Sharon Stevens (SPSV), Rose Mertens (PHS), Eric Soycher (MCHS), Marcello Bautista (EAHS), Annemarie Bacich (HSMS), Berkeley Teter (RVMS and MHS), Oliver Hoban (RVMS) Jocilin Solgat (HCMS), Beth Morden (PHS), Noemi Acosta Flores (CCLA), Jocelyn Huerta Recoder (LBES), Celeste DiLullo (RHS), Matthew Ramirez (HSMS), Olivier Begue (FACS), Thomas Stephens (PHS), Marizol Hernandez (ALES), Gayle Smith (SRHS), Melisa Silva Gutierrez (LELA), as well as welcoming back four rehires.

SRTA bids farewell to Jasmine Mangabay (HLES), Elizabeth Cookman (SLES) and 

Daniel Paulson (MHS) who resigned taking 8 years of knowledge and service with them. Thank you for all you did for our students. 

SRTA appreciates the approval of one more unpaid leave of absence.

Administrative movements include: Lindsey Apkarian to Interim Vice Principal of MCHS and Erika Raffo to Coordinator at Ed Services.

Changes to classified staff include twenty-three new hires, three rehires, and three resignations with five years of service. 

There are four supervisory new hires. 

G.4. Approval of Donations and Gifts

Highlights from recent donations: $17,800 in donations from site parent organizations and foundations for library books, supplies and hospitality, classroom supplies and toner. Thank you for your support of our staff and students.

G.5. Approval of Contracts 

Summary

#ProviderCostDescription
District
4Integrated Security Controls, Inc.$50,000Security Camera Maintenance Contract.
5Oak Hill School$65,000Non Public School Placement (NPS) for one student.
6Star Academy$130,000NPS for two students.
7South Bay High School$275,000NPS for one student.
Elementary
3Mobile Ed Productions, Inc.$1,595Two performances for students. Site funded.
8Mobile Ed Productions, Inc.$1,795Three performances for students. Site funded.
Secondary
9Santa Rosa Sports MedicineNo Direct CostProvide medical consultations & injury management for athletic programs.
Charter
1Educational SolutionsNo Direct CostContinue contract to support EAHS, CCLA and Multilingual Services with expansion of Dual Language Immersion Program including PD. Grant funded.
2BrainPop$8,906CCLA subscription for all students.

Total value of contracts = $8,145,153.62

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

SRTA Members notice the inclusion of contracts for NPS (Non Public School) placements.

G.6. Approval of Contracts – Bond

#ContractorSiteServiceCost
Elementary
2NorBay ConsultingALESPilot Classroom Modernization$1,604
4George Masker IncALESExterior painting Change Order$16,000
8Quattrocchi Kwok ArchitectsSLESDesign for Portable Placement$75,800
10One WorkplaceALESPilot Classroom Modernization$80,634
Secondary
1Chaudhary & Associates, Inc.PHSCourtyard Drainage$13,000
3KBI Painting Inc.RHSExterior painting Change Order$2,455
5George Masker IncHCMSExterior painting Change Order$2,926
6George Masker IncPHSExterior painting Change Order$3,458
7Hagstrom & SonsRVMSTree Removal$3,750
9One WorkplaceSRHSPilot Classroom Modernization$95,911

Measure C = $121,499.43

Measure G = $174,037.66

Total = $295,537.09

Summary of Contracts

Contracts 

SRTA Members notice the unusual change orders in this list, and appreciate the efforts to minimize the occurrence of these.

G.7. Approval of Resolution of District for Capacity of Interdistrict Transfers for Various Grades, Special Classrooms, and Special Programs

Each year, in advance of the opening of the window for Interdistrict permits, the office of Wellness & Engagement determines the capacities of each school site to regulate available space for students requesting to transfer into SRCS.

Resolution

When students were denied transfers last year, did they leave our district? Where is the data on this impact?

Why would we deny students coming from outside our district?

With the growing concern around enrollment projections, what will the policy for transfers be this year?

G.8-9. Approval of Resolution for Lease-Leaseback Contracts with Holly Construction, Inc. for the Abraham Lincoln Elementary and SRHS School Pilot Modernization Projects

Fund 21- $287,420.00

Resolution

ALES Contract

ALES 1 Contract 

Fund 21- $352,564.00

Resolution

SRHS Contract

SRHS 1 Contract 

G.10. Approval of Resolution 2024/25-04 for the use of 2023/24 Education Protection Account (EPA) funds

For the 2023-24 fiscal year, the EPA funds are as follows:

  • Santa Rosa Elementary District $611,892
  • Santa Rosa High School District $1,914,948
  • Santa Rosa French American Charter School $107,935
  • Cesar Chavez Language Academy $151,008
  • Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts $98,915
  • Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter School $24,722

This is an annual formality to utilize these funds.

Resolution

G.11. Approval of Mandated Block Grant Applications for 2024-25 for the Elementary School District, High School District, Santa Rosa French-American Charter, Cesar Chavez Language Academy, Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts, and Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter

 With participation in the MGB, funding for 49 different mandates is simplified. The funding rates for the 2024-25 MBG are $38.21 per ADA for Grades K-8, $73.62 per ADA for Grades 9-12, and $20.06 per ADA for Charter School Grades K-8.

Application

Programs and Activities

G.12. Approval of the Arntz Builders Phase II GMP for DO & Ed Center: CR Warehouse

This Phase Two GMP includes the civil, earthwork, & underground utilities package to allow construction of this work to begin prior to the upcoming rainy season.

The total amount of the project to date, including the Phase Two GMP, is $3,085,343.99.

Measure C: $1,562,127.22

Measure G: $493,303.33

Total: $2,055,430.55

Contract

G.13. Approval of Educational Strategic Planning LLC Agreement

This allows for the study of the efficiency and fiscal implications of our special education system in SRCS. It includes a review of the programs, staffing, compliance, expenditures, and organization of the delivery of special education services to students through IEPs. 

Based on the study, SRCS will develop a strategic plan and implement recommended changes as appropriate to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the special education delivery system. This will reflect systems, procedures, and policies that ensure educational opportunities for all students. 

Contract

SRTA heartily agrees with having this study, and updating our systems in Special Services.

G.14. Approval of the Annual School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs)

The district is to publish SARCs by Feb 1 of each year. Annual approval of SARCs ensures the public is informed on a wide range of topics at each of our schools. Topics included: Internet Access, Leadership, School Mission Statement, Enrollment Data, Conditions for Learning, School Facility Conditions, and Planned Improvements.

CCLA RVMS HVES SLES HCMS 

FACS PTES HLES PHS BHES

SRAccCS MHS EAHS MCHS ABES

SRHS LBES ALES JMES

SRCSArts HCMS SRMS HSMS

The presentation of this information is appreciated. 

These appear to be SARCs for 2022-2023, utilizing data from 2020-2024. 

H.1. Approval of Minutes

Aug 14, 2024 Minutes and Supporting Documents 

J.1. Future Board Discussion Items (not included in this agenda)

SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.

  • Resolution to Recognize Latinx Heritage Month
  • 2023-24 Unaudited Actuals
  • 2024 Summer School Update
  • Resolution: Oct 14, 2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The following were previously scheduled future board update items:

  • District and School Site Safety Plans (9/25/24)
    • Sites submitted their plans to the district in March.

SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:

  • Sharing the support plans for PIP and Variable Term Waiver hires. (Board request 8/14/24)
  • Sharing the updated EL Master Plan
  • Sharing the Library Master Plan
  • Officially Closing Learning House
  • SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
  • Unification/Redistricting Decision
  • Renaming of Sites Update/Decision
  • Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge

Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale of the Fir Ridge property are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain CSEA staff. The potential impact of the funds diminishes as time passes.

  • Student Voice Policy
  • BEST Plus Update
    • Does SRCS still self identify as a BEST Plus district?

J.4. Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) Approval Letter: 2023-24 Third Interim and SRTA TA

One facility complaint is shown as resolved.

Superintendent’s Message We understand the gravity of these challenges and are committed to addressing them collectively and proactively.

SCOE Response to Third Interim

J.5. Start of Year Enrollment and Attendance

One facility complaint is shown as resolved.

Memo

 

REUNIÓN DE LA Mesa Directiva

Escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa

28 de agosto de 2024

4:00 – Sesión cerrada 

6:00 p.m. – Sesión abierta

Híbrido: Zoom / Cámaras del Concejo del Ayuntamiento de Santa Rosa (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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Se publicará un enlace en vivo en el sitio web de SRCS.

Mesa Directiva de Educación / Reuniones de la Mesa Directiva por Vídeo

Tómese el tiempo para revisar la siguiente versión abreviada de la agenda. Haga clic aquí para ver la agenda completa. Tiene enlaces en vivo sobre muchos artículos con más información. Si desea comentarle a la Mesa Directiva sobre algún tema próximo, envíe un correo electrónico a agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Envíe CC a wearesrta@gmail.com en su correo electrónico.

Artículos de la sesión cerrada: 

A.1. Comentario público sobre los puntos de la agenda de la sesión cerrada Para comentar, envíe un correo electrónico a Melanie Martin a mmartin@srcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Nombramiento/Empleo de Empleado Público (Posición a cubrir: Director) 

B. 2. Conferencia con el negociador laboral (Nombre del representante designado que asiste: Dra. Vicki Zands (SRCS); nombre de la organización: CSEA Santa Rosa 75)

Los miembros de SRTA apoyan firmemente la necesidad de mejorar la compensación de nuestro personal de CSEA. Los increíbles esfuerzos del personal clasificado brindan la primera línea de servicio a nuestros estudiantes y familias. SRCS depende de esta fuerza laboral para mantener nuestras puertas abiertas, literalmente. Alimentan a nuestros estudiantes, contestan nuestros teléfonos, monitorean a los estudiantes y eliminan nuestra basura. 

Los miembros de SRTA están muy molestos con el contrato de $6.5 millones de dólares con Inspire para asistentes de educación especial. Es preocupante que este subcontratista pague $52 por hora a los trabajadores entre $22 y $26 por hora, lo cual es un 36% más que las publicaciones de SRCS en Edjoin. ¡Es hora de corregir este atroz error de juicio!

Resolver este problema salarial para que SRCS pueda contratar a sus propios asistentes debe ser una máxima prioridad. Los empleados subcontratados no están comprometidos con SRCS. Esto genera problemas de asistencia, inconsistencia y rotación constante del personal en el campus. Este personal temporal nunca se integra realmente en ningún campus y no logra formar parte del “equipo”.

Es hora de tomar una decisión sobre los ingresos de la venta de la propiedad de Fir Ridge. Esos fondos simplemente están sentados y perdiendo valor a medida que el costo de la vivienda continúa aumentando. Iniciar un programa de asistencia para la compra de viviendas podría ayudar a la SRCS a atraer y retener al personal de CSEA y aliviar la necesidad de una compensación adicional.

B. 3. Conferencia con el Asesor Legal – Litigios Existentes (5 Casos: Caso OAH No. 2024070139, Caso OAH No. 2024070448, 24CV-00520, 23CV-00397 y SCV-272273) 

Los casos de la OAH están relacionados con la educación especial. CV hace referencia a casos civiles.

B.4. Conferencia con Asesor Legal – Litigio Anticipado (Número de casos potenciales: 3) 

B.5. Evaluación del desempeño del empleado público (título del empleado que se está revisando:  superintendente, superintendente diputado, superintendente adjunto, directores, vice directores, subdirectores, directores, coordinadores)

C. REUNIRSE A LA SESIÓN ABIERTA ORDINARIA (6:00 p. m.)

D. INFORMES

E. Comentario público sobre temas fuera de la agenda

Se invita a los miembros de SRTA a completar “tarjetas azules”. Los comentarios en línea han sido suspendidos. Esté preparado para respetar el límite de tiempo de tres minutos o la imposición de un posible límite de dos o incluso un minuto. En este momento sólo se abordan los puntos que NO están en la agenda.

Se solicitan comentarios en la reunión de la Mesa Directiva para aportar la perspectiva de un miembro y compartir experiencias reales sobre el impacto de las políticas y prácticas del distrito. 

Comprométase a ver o asistir al menos a una reunión de la Mesa Directiva este año y a hablar sobre los temas de la agenda que le impacten a usted o a sus estudiantes. Los oradores se limitan a aquellos en persona. Los comentarios tienen más impacto cuando están bien expresados, compuestos y razonables.

F. DISCUSIÓN / ARTÍCULOS DE ACCIÓN

F.1. Acción) Aprobación de Resolución para Septiembre Mes de Prevención del Suicidio

  • Todo el equipo de proveedores de apoyo, incluidos terapeutas escolares, consejeros escolares, psicólogos escolares y especialistas en respuesta restaurativa, desempeñan un papel integral para mantener a los estudiantes de SRCS seguros, en la escuela y listos para aprender. 

Resolución

Los miembros de SRTA completan la capacitación obligatoria sobre la prevención del suicidio cada dos años hasta finales de septiembre, según nuestro contrato. 

F.2. (Acción) Aprobación de la resolución para reconocer septiembre como el mes de concientización sobre la asistencia

La asistencia es importante para el éxito en la escuela y en la vida, y las ausencias pueden fácilmente resultar en una pérdida de tiempo muy importante para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje, especialmente considerando el impacto de la pandemia en el aprendizaje. 

La publicación más reciente sobre el Panel de control de California muestra los siguientes datos de ausentismo crónico para 2023. 

Resolución

Los miembros de SRTA apoyan los esfuerzos para atraer y retener estudiantes en nuestro distrito, así como apoyar la asistencia diaria. 

Sería útil saber qué sistemas existen actualmente para ayudar a las familias a llevar a sus estudiantes a la escuela. ¿Qué recursos se dedican a esto? ¿Cómo estamos evaluando la efectividad de estos esfuerzos, especialmente para nuestros estudiantes afroamericanos e isleños del Pacífico?

F.3. (Discusión) Actualización del plan de implementación de instalaciones

Los Planes de Implementación adjuntos establecen planes tentativos para los próximos cuatro años de gasto de bonos para “Actualizar, Revitalizar y Renovar” los sitios. Casi todos los proyectos terminados se mantuvieron dentro del monto del contrato.

Las nuevas estructuras se mencionan en los comentarios a continuación.

Presentación (Informe anual)

$87.3 millones nueva DO 

Plan de implementación de secundaria 2024-29 

Edificio de dos pisos de MHS de $31 millones

$17.5 millones CCLA para nuevas aulas

$9.5 millones de nuevas aulas SRAccC

$7.5 millones nuevo MPR RHS

$28 millones para nuevo gimnasio y vestuarios de MHS

Plan de implementación de primaria 2024-30

Se presupuestaron un total de 54.3 millones de dólares para treinta y un nuevos edificios. Habrá un total de dieciocho nuevas aulas de Kindergarten de Transición, nueve nuevas aulas de Kindergarten, nuevos baños (1), un edificio nuevo de administracion y dos edificios no especificados en los siguientes sitios: ALES, HVES, JMES, LBES, PTES, SLES, HLES, BHES y SRCArts. 

No hay planes para nuevos edificios en ABES, LELA o FACS.

Gracias por compartir públicamente estos planes de implementación. 

¿Estos planes incluyen el reemplazo de todos los portátiles?

¿Los planes de modernización del sitio incluyen abordar la pudrición seca?

Los miembros de SRTA apoyan sistemas de comunicación y toma de decisiones sostenibles que puedan volverse transparentes y resistir cambios continuos de personal. 

F.4. (Acción) Organigrama actualizado de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa (SRCS)

El nuevo organigrama muestra puestos, títulos y quién reporta a quién. Hay un cambio en el traslado de Información y Evaluación (el antiguo MIST) de regreso a Servicios Comerciales después de un traslado reciente a Servicios Educativos). Los Directores Ejecutivos de Bienestar y Compromiso y Servicios Especiales ahora ocupan puestos en el Gabinete.

Parece que no se han incluido nuevos puestos financiados mediante subvenciones en CTE bajo la dirección del Director Cardoza.

organigrama

Es útil tener este organigrama. 

¿Se incorporarán estos cuadros al sitio web de SRCS para facilitar su consulta?

¿Se agregarán viñetas sobre quién es responsable de qué? La gente no sabe a quién llamar para qué.

G. ARTÍCULOS DE CONSENTIMIENTO 

G.2. Aprobación de Transacciones de Personal

Transacciones de personal

Edjoin muestra un total de 92 publicaciones actuales para 165 puestos de trabajo en SRCS. Hay veinticinco vacantes certificadas (seis más que la última reunión). Hay tres vacantes gerenciales certificadas (las mismas que en la última reunión). Hay 67 puestos clasificados actuales para ciento treinta y dos vacantes de trabajo. Ochenta y cinco de estas vacantes son para asistentes y paraprofesionales. No existen puestos directivos clasificados. 

SRTA da la bienvenida a Marlen Onofre Leon (CCLA), Sharon Stevens (SPSV), Rose Mertens (PHS), Eric Soycher (MCHS), Marcello Bautista (EAHS), Annemarie Bacich (HSMS), Berkeley Teter (RVMS y MHS), Oliver Hoban ( RVMS) Jocilin Solgat (HCMS), Beth Morden (PHS), Noemi Acosta Flores (CCLA), Jocelyn Huerta Recoder (LBES), Celeste DiLullo (RHS), Matthew Ramirez (HSMS), Olivier Begue (FACS), Thomas Stephens (PHS ), Marizol Hernández (ALES), Gayle Smith (SRHS), Melisa Silva Gutiérrez (LELA), además de dar la bienvenida a cuatro recontrataciones.

SRTA se despide de Jasmine Mangabay (ALES), Elizabeth Cookman (SLES) y 

Daniel Paulson (MHS) quien renunció llevándose consigo 8 años de conocimiento y servicio. Gracias por todo lo que hizo por nuestros estudiantes. 

SRTA agradece la aprobación de una licencia más sin goce de sueldo.

Los movimientos administrativos incluyen: Lindsey Apkarian a vicedirectora interina de MCHS y Erika Raffo a coordinadora de Servicios Educativos.

Los cambios en el personal clasificado incluyen veintitrés nuevas contrataciones, tres recontrataciones y tres renuncias con cinco años de servicio. 

Hay cuatro nuevas contrataciones de supervisores. 

G.4. Aprobación de donaciones y obsequios

Aspectos destacados de las donaciones recientes: $17,800 en donaciones de fundaciones y organizaciones de padres del sitio para libros de la biblioteca, suministros y hospitalidad, suministros para las aulas y tóner. Gracias por su apoyo a nuestro personal y estudiantes.

G.5. Aprobación de Contratos 

Resumen

#ProveedorCostoDescripción
Distrito
4Integrated Security Controls, Inc.$50,000Contrato de mantenimiento de cámaras de seguridad.
5Escuela Oak Hill$65,000Colocación en escuela no pública (NPS) para un estudiante.
6Star Academy$130,000NPS para dos estudiantes.
7South Bay High School$275,000NPS para un estudiante.
Elemental
3Mobile Ed Productions, Inc.$1,595Dos actuaciones para estudiantes. Sitio financiado.
8Mobile Ed Productions, Inc..$1,795Tres actuaciones para estudiantes. Sitio financiado.
Secundario
9Santa Rosa Sports MedicineSin costo directoProporcionar consultas médicas y manejo de lesiones para programas deportivos.
Charter
1Educational SolutionsSin costo directoContinuar el contrato para respaldar EAHS, CCLA y servicios multilingües con la expansión del programa de inmersión en dos idiomas, incluido el desarrollo profesional. Subvención financiada.
2Brainpop$8,906Suscripción CCLA para todos los estudiantes.

Valor total de los contratos = $8.145.153,62

Resumen de contratos

Contratos

Los miembros de SRTA notan la inclusión de contratos para colocaciones en NPS (escuelas no públicas).

G.6. Aprobación de Contratos – Fianza

#ContratistaSitioServicioCosto
Elemental
2Norbay ConsultingALESModernización piloto de aulas$1,604
4George Masker Inc.ALESPintura exterior Cambiar Orden$16,000
8Quattrocchi Kwok ArchitectsSLESDiseño para colocación portátil$75,800
10One WorkplaceALESModernización piloto de aulas$80,634
Secundario
1Chaudhary & Associates, Inc.PHSDrenaje del patio$13,000
3KBI Painting Inc.RHSPintura exterior Cambiar Orden$2,455
5George Masker Inc.HCMSPintura exterior Cambiar Orden$2,926
6George Masker Inc.PHSPintura exterior Cambiar Orden$3,458
7Hagstrom & SonsRVMSRemoción de árboles$3,750
9One WorkplaceSRHSModernización piloto de aulas$95,911

Medida C = $121,499.43

Medida G = $174,037.66

Total = $295.537,09

Resumen de contratos

Contratos 

Los miembros de SRTA notan las órdenes de cambio inusuales en esta lista y aprecian los esfuerzos para minimizar su ocurrencia.

G.7. Aprobación de la Resolución del Distrito sobre la Capacidad de Transferencias Interdistritales para Varios Grados, Aulas Especiales y Programas Especiales

Cada año, antes de la apertura de la ventana para permisos entre distritos, la oficina de Bienestar y Participación determina las capacidades de cada sitio escolar para regular el espacio disponible para los estudiantes que solicitan transferirse a SRCS.

Resolución

Cuando a los estudiantes se les negaron las transferencias el año pasado, ¿abandonaron nuestro distrito? ¿Dónde están los datos sobre este impacto?

¿Por qué negaríamos a los estudiantes que vienen de fuera de nuestro distrito?

Ante la creciente preocupación por las proyecciones de matrícula, ¿cuál será la política de transferencias este año?

G.8-9. Aprobación de la Resolución para Contratos de Arrendamiento con Retroarrendamiento con Holly Construction, Inc. para los Proyectos Piloto de Modernización de la Escuela Primaria Abraham Lincoln y la Escuela SRHS

Fondo 21- $287,420.00

Resolución

Contrato ALES

Contrato ALES 1 

Fondo 21- $352,564.00

Resolución

Contrato SRHS

Contrato SRHS 1 

G.10. Aprobación de la Resolución 2024/25-04 para el uso de fondos de la Cuenta de Protección Educativa (EPA) 2023/24

Para el año fiscal 2023-24, los fondos de la EPA son los siguientes:

  • Santa Rosa Elementary District $611,892
  • Santa Rosa High School District $1,914,948
  • Santa Rosa French American Charter School $107,935
  • Cesar Chavez Language Academy $151,008
  • Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts $98,915
  • Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter School $24,722

Esta es una formalidad anual para utilizar estos fondos.

Resolución

G.11. Aprobación de solicitudes de subvenciones en bloque obligatorias para 2024-25 para el Distrito Escolar Primario, el Distrito Escolar Secundario, la Escuela Chárter Franco-Americana de Santa Rosa, la Academia de Idiomas César Chávez, la Escuela Chárter para las Artes de Santa Rosa y la Escuela Chárter Acelerada de Santa Rosa

 Con la participación en el MGB se simplifica la financiación de 49 mandatos diferentes. Las tasas de financiación para el MBG 2024-25 son $38.21 por ADA para los grados K-8, $73.62 por ADA para los grados 9-12 y $20.06 por ADA para los grados K-8 de escuelas autónomas.

Solicitud

Programas y actividades

G.12. Aprobación de las GMP de Arntz Builders Fase II para DO y Ed Center: CR Warehouse

Esta Fase Dos GMP incluye el paquete de servicios civiles, movimiento de tierras y servicios subterráneos para permitir que la construcción de este trabajo comience antes de la próxima temporada de lluvias.

El monto total del proyecto a la fecha, incluyendo la Fase Dos GMP, es de $3,085,343.99.

Medida C: $1,562,127.22

Medida G: $493,303.33

Total: $2.055.430,55

Contrato

G.13. Aprobación del Acuerdo de LLC de Planificación Estratégica Educativa

Esto permite el estudio de la eficiencia y las implicaciones fiscales de nuestro sistema de educación especial en SRCS. Incluye una revisión de los programas, la dotación de personal, el cumplimiento, los gastos y la organización de la prestación de servicios de educación especial a los estudiantes a través de los IEP. 

Con base en el estudio, SRCS desarrollará un plan estratégico e implementará los cambios recomendados según corresponda para mejorar la eficiencia y eficacia del sistema de prestación de educación especial. Esto reflejará sistemas, procedimientos y políticas que garanticen oportunidades educativas para todos los estudiantes. 

Contrato

SRTA está totalmente de acuerdo con realizar este estudio y actualizar nuestros sistemas en Servicios Especiales.

G.14. Aprobación de los Informes Anuales de Responsabilidad Escolar (SARC)

El distrito debe publicar los SARC antes del 1 de febrero de cada año. La aprobación anual de los SARC garantiza que el público esté informado sobre una amplia gama de temas en cada una de nuestras escuelas. Los temas incluyeron: acceso a Internet, liderazgo, declaración de la misión escolar, datos de inscripción, condiciones para el aprendizaje, condiciones de las instalaciones escolares y mejoras planificadas.

CCLA RVMS CUYO LES HCMS 

FACS PTES ESCUCHAR PHS JUEVES

SRAccCS MHS EAHS MCHS ABS

SRHS libras PREFERIDO ERES

SRCSArts HCMS SRMS HSMS

Se agradece la presentación de esta información. 

Estos parecen ser SARC para 2022-2023, utilizando datos de 2020-2024. 

H.1. Aprobación de Actas

14 de agosto de 2024 Actas y documentos de respaldo 

J.1. Temas futuros de discusión de la Mesa Directiva (no incluidos en esta agenda)

Se anima a los miembros de SRTA a prepararse para los próximos puntos de la agenda.

  • Resolución para reconocer el Mes de la Herencia Latinx
  • 2023-24 Actuales no auditados
  • Actualización de la escuela de verano 2024
  • Resolución: 14 de octubre de 2024 Día de los Pueblos Indígenas

Los siguientes fueron elementos de actualización futura de la Mesa Directiva previamente programados:

  • Planes de seguridad del distrito y del sitio escolar (9/25/24)
    • Los sitios presentaron sus planes al distrito en marzo.

SRTA espera la programación futura de los siguientes elementos:

  • Compartir los planes de soporte para contrataciones de PIP y Exención de Plazo Variable. (Solicitud de la Mesa Directiva 8/14/24)
  • Compartiendo el Plan Maestro EL actualizado
  • Compartiendo el Plan Maestro de la Biblioteca
  • Cerrando oficialmente la Casa de Aprendizaje
  • Solicitud de revisión acelerada del material del estatuto de SRACS (retrasada)
  • Decisión de unificación/redistribución de distritos
  • Cambio de nombre de sitios Actualización/Decisión
  • Plan para el programa de apoyo a la vivienda del personal con los ingresos de Fir Ridge

Hasta que el distrito tome una decisión, las ganancias de la venta de la propiedad de Fir Ridge seguirán estancadas y perdiendo valor a medida que el costo de la vivienda continúa aumentando. Iniciar un programa podría ayudar a la SRCS a atraer y retener al personal de la CSEA. El impacto potencial de los fondos disminuye a medida que pasa el tiempo.

  • Política de voz estudiantil
  • Actualización MEJOR Plus
    • ¿SRCS todavía se identifica como un distrito BEST Plus?

J.4. Carta de aprobación de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Sonoma (SCOE): 2023-24 Tercer Interino y SRTA TA

Una queja de la instalación se muestra como resuelta.

Mensaje del superintendente Entendemos la gravedad de estos desafíos y estamos comprometidos a abordarlos de manera colectiva y proactiva.

Respuesta de la SCOE al tercer período provisional

J.5. Inscripción y asistencia al inicio del año

Una queja de la instalación se muestra como resuelta.

Memorándum

SRCS Board Meeting Agenda Analysis – 6/26/2024.

BOARD MEETING

Santa Rosa City Schools

June 26, 2024

4:00 p.m. – Closed Session 

6:00 p.m. – Open Session

Hybrid: Zoom / Santa Rosa City Hall Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) 

*** streamed ***

A live link will be posted on the SRCS website (link).

Board of Education / Video Board Meetings

Please take time to review the following abbreviated version of the agenda. Click here to see the entire agenda. It has live links on many items with more information. If you want to comment to the board about any upcoming items, email agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Please CC wearesrta@gmail.com on your email.

Closed Session Items: 

A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Public Employee Appointment/Employment (Position to be filled: Executive Director; Superintendent) 

SRTA members would appreciate the board’s perspective on choosing our new superintendent. There is some apprehension given the review of recent news articles.

B. 2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)

B. 3. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Dr. Vicki Zands ; SRTA/CSEA)

B.4. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 2)

B.5. Student Expulsions (Case Nos.: 2023/24-27, 2023/24-28)

C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)

D. REPORTS

D.6. Safety Report

Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item. 

E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items

SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.

Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices. 

Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

F.1.-F.5.  (Action) Approval of Santa Rosa City Schools LCAP, and Charter LCAPs

In 2013, California adopted a new formula for determining how much money each school district will receive called the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).  The LCFF states that stakeholder engagement should be ongoing and meaningful, and should include parents, students, educators, and other stakeholders.  

These action items follow the public hearings held last meeting. These plans direct the spending of supplemental and concentration funds to help unduplicated students succeed.

Elementary School District Supplemental & Concentration = $8,371,522

High School District Supplemental =  $10,809,682

SRCS LCAP 24-25

Presentation

Federal Addendum

Parent Overview

CCLA LCAP 24-25

SRACS LCAP 24-25

SRCSArts LCAP 24-25

SRFACS LCAP 24-25

With the constant turnover at the administrative level, creating an ongoing and meaningful collaborative process to monitor and create this district plan is still in development. 

F.6. (Action) Adoption of SRCS Budget for the 2024-25 School Year

This action item follows the public hearing held last meeting. 

Presentation

Report

Resolution

F.7. (Action) Resolution to Form the School Consolidation Advisory Committee

The proposed Fiscal Stabilization Plan components include reductions which align with right-sized district facilities and staffing. While these are difficult discussions and decisions, the Administration is committed to soliciting community involvement and input. The application submission deadline: Friday, August 2, 2024, 4:30 p.m for Board approval on August 14, 2024.

It is paramount that these discussions are conducted in an empathetic and open manner. SRCS has contracted with School Services of California to facilitate and assist in the process of coming to a consensus for recommendation to the Board for consideration.

It is expected that the Committee will be in place by August 15, 2024, and will complete its work by February 3, 2025. 

  • August 19, 2024 – First meeting (organizational meeting) 
  • September 9, 2024 – Second meeting 
  • October 7, 2024 – Third meeting 
  • October 28, 2024 – Fourth meeting 
  • November 18, 2024 – Fifth meeting
  • December 16, 2024 – Sixth meeting
  • January 27, 2025 – Final meeting
  • February 3, 2025 – Alternate meeting date (if necessary)

It is anticipated that the Committee’s report will be provided to the Board at its February 12, 2025, meeting. 

Resolution

Application

Application Español

SRTA is unclear on how large this committee will be, how a balanced committee will be formed, and who will be making committee membership decisions.  SRTA would like to work cooperatively with administration to review and approve applications from teachers, and appoint SRTA members to this committee.

F.8. (Action) Approval of Final Decision of Reclassifications for CSEA Chapter 75

The Board will consider the Superintendent’s final decision on the reclassification of the following current CSEA 75 classifications:

  • Student Information System Coordinator Range 43 to Range 46
  • District Testing Coordinator Range 31 to Range 33
  • Warehouse/Keeper Driver (at CNS) Range 23 to Range 24
  • Human Resources Technician II (denied)

If approved, the reclassification recommendations to these positions will be placed on the CSEA 75 Salary Schedule for 2024-2025 effective July 1, 2024.

The approximate cost would be $ 18,500.

SRTA supports CSEA 75 in acknowledging the increased workload that deserves increased compensation.

F.9. (Action) Approval of a Three Year Collective Bargaining Agreement Between SRCS and SRTA for July 2024-June 2027

Safety Highlights:

  • District agrees their responsibility is to provide safe working and learning conditions.
  • District agrees to getting walkie talkies to all teachers to increase communication in emergency situations (this will be a phased roll out).
  • District will provide a procedure for reporting unsafe conditions
  • District agreed to include ed. code language around suspensions in the contract
  • District agreed to new language regarding Safety Committee
    • Unit members will be a part of the committee
    • Committee will provide guidance on school safety plans, including gathering and analyzing data related to student misconduct, positive behavior interventions and discipline.
    • Committee will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of school safety.
  • District will provide training for staff around alternative means of correction and voluntary training on de-escalation and conflict intervention. 
  • Definitions around assault and battery
  • If absence or disability arises from assault or battery or from witnessing a traumatic event, members shall suffer no loss of wages, benefits or leaves for 5 days after the event.  
    • List of available resources regarding mental, emotional, or physical well-being, will be provided by the district
  • District will provide safe air quality, pest-free and asbestos-free environment

Draft

Public Disclosure

SRTA appreciates the progress made in this new contract. Our members have ratified this, and we support the board ratifying it.

F.10. (Action) Approval of Proposed Revisions to the Certificated Guest Teacher and Classified Substitute Salary Schedule Rates

The proposal is for rates to remain the same with one exception: the elimination of the longevity bonus.

Substitute Rates

Rate Comparison

SRTA members remain concerned about the ability to attract and retain qualified substitutes. Professional Development plans are waylaid when staff can not leave their students due to lack of coverage. 

F.11. (Action) First Read, and Possible Waiver of Second Read, of Board Bylaw 9250

Currently, each SRCS Board Member receives $510.51 per month for a total of $6,126.12 annually. Combined total compensation for all Board members is $42,882.84. 

If approved, the 5% stipend increase raises the monthly stipend to $536.04 for an annual total of $6,432.48 for each Board member.  Combined total compensation for all Board members would be $45,027.36.

Clean

Draft

SRTA supports this action. Having a functional board is vital to the operation of SRCS. Increasing the stipend widens the opportunity for more members of our community to consider serving.  

Board members in office may also receive healthcare benefits from SRCS for themselves and their spouse/registered domestic partner and to their eligible dependent children at the same extent that the district pays for district employees.

F.12. (Discussion/Action) Update on Current Prop 28 and Approval of the Annual Report

Proposition 28 is expected to have a large impact on the educational impact of our schools. The funds must be used for additional or new arts programs and may not be used to supplant existing staff funding. Funds may be pooled between sites, and may be spent over three years. No programs were funded by Prop 28 in the 2023/24 fiscal year.

Presentation

F.13.- F.16. (Action) Oral Recommendation Regarding Salary and Fringe Benefits; Discussion and Board Vote on Employment Agreements for Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Associate Superintendent of Business Services/CBO and Superintendent.

These contracts reflect a $4,750 increase reflecting the increase to certificated employees.

Dr. Roderick Castro as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, salary $192,446.63  Contract

Dr. Vicki Zands as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, salary $192,446.63 Contract

Lisa August as Associate Superintendent of Business Services/CBO, salary $222,110  Contract

Dr. Daisy Morales as Superintendent,  salary $261,537 Contract

G. CONSENT ITEMS 

G.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions

Personnel Transactions

EdJoin shows a total of 105 current postings for 171 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 26 certificated openings (seven less than the last meeting.) There is one certificated management opening (one more than the last meeting.) There are 139 current classified postings (five less than the last meeting), and no classified management positions. Fifty-one of these openings are for assistants and paraprofessionals (twenty-eight less than the last meeting.)

SRTA welcomes Jodi Peterson (MCHS.)

SRTA bids farewell to Jennifer Cadden (HSMS) who has resigned and  Deanna Fontanes-Halliday (SPSV) who has retired. They leave taking 5 years of knowledge and service with them. Thank you for all you did for our students. 

SRTA appreciates the approval of unpaid leaves of absence.

Two more certificated staff are transferring to new positions. 

Administrative movement includes the following new hires: Melissa Jones (CCLA Asst. Principal) and Luz Perez, Exec. Director of Ed Services (Zalanardo’s old post.)  Monique Luke MCHS Principal has resigned. 

Changes to classified staff include three probationary releases, two promotions, six resignations with twelve years of service and one retirement with 22.5 years of service. This is a net loss of ten employees.

With 174 staff leaving over the course of this year due to resignations and retirements, one thousand five hundred fifteen (1,515) years of experience leaves us. This puts a strain on those with seniority that remain. There are not sufficient supported systems for orienting and passing on historical and practical knowledge to the over two hundred fifty new hires. SRCS relies on donations for this vital work.

G.5. Approval of Contracts 

Summary

#ProviderCostDescription
District
1School Services of California$7,584Legislative services for information pertinent to school finance legislation
2Kathleen Farrell$5,000This is a second addendum to increase the cost by $5,000.00 due to the need to increase the service hours to meet the needs of the students being served through June 2024.
3Indoor Environment Solutions (IES)$4,160service to 27 district sites maintenance and support of 800 pieces of HVAC control equipment.
4Syserco Energy Solutions$4,930Completion of the data-submission requirements for the State of California building energy benchmark program
7North Coast School of Education$375,000Support of teacher candidates and interns to meet CTE credential requirements.
10Butte County Office of EducationNo Direct Costprovide reimbursable breakfast and lunch meals to the Butte County Office of Education’s Adelante summer program at SRJC
14LiftForward$4,326This license allows SRCS to use the free online MS Office applications and to download and use the full desktop MS Office suite on up to 5 devices and new Office 365 A3 license for 100 staff to allow them to use the desktop MS Office suite.
15Renaissance$77,160DnA platform for administering assessments and providing teachers with learning data analytics. This is expected to be the last year for contracting with this vendor.
16Santa Rosa Junior College DistrictNo Direct CostSRJC will conduct ESL, College Skills, and Adult ESL classes at JMES and CCLA.
18Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost (F3)$890,000business and legal counsel
20California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO)$5,250One year subscription to California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO)
21Droplet$5,000Droplet will revolutionize the Field Trip Request process by replacing the current paper or PDF forms with a dynamic, district-wide submission system.
23Humboldt State UniversityNo Direct Costprovide teaching/counseling interns
24Concordia University IrvineNo Direct Costprovide viable teaching/counseling interns
26Be A Mentor, Inc.$30,000a web-based management system for clearance of volunteers and contractors for $25 per new volunteer
Elementary
17Sonoma County Office of EducationNo Direct CostFor SCOE to continue to provide PD to ABES staff on UDL, includes cost for subs.
19All City Management$598,704Crossing guard services for the 2024/25 school year at fifteen (15) elementary and middle school sites
Elementary
4Community Action Partnership (CAP) Sonoma$150,00012 Abriendo Puertos and Pasitos Parent-Child Education Programs for about 120 families at about $1,250/family.
12Code to the Future (CSI)$33,000Computer Science program for Biella (was put on hold during and after Covid.)
Secondary
5California College Guidance InitiativeNo Direct CostSharing of student information with the California College Guidance Initiative for college guidance, college application,and career exploration services.
6Steve Smith$10,200Continue with development and implementation of the SPARQ Observatory and SRG (SPARQ Research Group). This year had 12 students completing projects at PHS.
8Alongside$4,800Provides 500 licenses for SRMS providing clinician-powered AI for research-based support for adolescents. 111 hours were utilized last year.
9Rosetta Stone LLC$23,000online platform used to support secondary Newcomer students
11Sonoma County Office of EducationNo Direct CostAllows SRCS so curate and/or develop ethnic studies resources for the SCOE HUB
12Minga$29,487Provides full access to Minga, a Campus Management Platform for tall HS to enhance the efficiency, security, and accountability of day-to-day operations.
13Cardea Services$7,000Provide staff training to implement SexEd in PE 1 to meet CHYA.
22FCMAT$2,500FCMAT will conduct a 3.5 hour associated student body finance workshop
25Santa Rosa Community Health CenterNo Direct Costprovide services at EAHS clinic

Total value of contracts = $2,084,101

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

Field Trips provide real world experience and inspiration for students. Help is needed to support those brave enough to try and organize these experiences for students. Revision is needed to ease the hoop jumping required to secure volunteers for field trips and on campus activities. The process for getting field trips approved is ready for evaluation and streamlining with this new vendor. What is the bare minimum really required? Currently the paperwork requirements vary widely by different sites.

G.6. Approval of Contracts – Bond

#ContractorSite/ProjectCostService
District
3CPIDO Move Phase 4$4,860Deliver and install workstations
5CPIDO Move Phase 4$15,368moving services
7DGIDistrict Layer 2 network refresh$10,143,736install, 5 year lease and services
8DGIDistrict Power supply refresh$1,538,872install, 5 year lease and services
13Golden Stats ElectricDO Move Phase 4$14,000Install cubicle power poles
15HY ArchitectsDO CR Warehouse$39,010Landscaping Revisions required by CA Green Code
17DGIDO Data Center$18,000Design Services
Elementary
2Norbay ConsultingPTES Roofing/HVAC$4,565Hazardous Testing
14Axia ArchitectsPTES Roofing/HVAC$240,000Architectural services for upgrades required by DSA
16Miller PacificPTES, HVES, BHES$5,000Geotechnical Engineering and Investigation
Secondary
1Norbay ConsultingEAHS Roofing/HVAC and Exterior Painting$8,715Hazardous Testing
4Perkins EastmanSRHS Classroom Mod Pilot$36,000Architectural Design 2 rooms
6Weeks DrillingRVMS Well Improvement$141,230Replace failed well
9T&R CommunicationsSRMS Relocate IDF Cabinet$8,804Construction Services
10Golden Stats ElectricSRMS Portables$59,232Disconnect Electricity from 5 portables
11SMCSRMS Portables$2,500Disconnect fire alarms from 5 portables
12Chaudhary & AssociatesSRMS Parking Lot$26,000Topographic Survey
18Crawford & AssociatesRVMS Roofing/HVAC$5,000Testing and Inspection Services

Measure C = $9,235,562.56

Measure G = $3,075,274.97

Total = $12,310,837.53

Summary of Contracts

Contracts 

G.7.  Approval of New Courses Proposal for Alternative Diploma Pathway

Last year the Board added “Small Group Instruction” (SGI)  courses throughout the SRCS course catalog in order to provide options to the IEP teams to provide accommodated state content areas and still meet the local SRCS 220 credit graduation diploma.  The Board will consider for action new courses for the  alternate pathway to a high school diploma for students with significant cognitive disabilities to obtain a 130 credit diploma. Curriculum for these courses will immediately be modified from current SGI courses, not requiring additional textbooks at this time. The ESN program will be piloting two on-line programs that provide modification of state standards available for students with such disabilities. The costs of these programs are estimated with a one time purchase of  about $13,000 with ongoing licensing costs of about $7,000.   The results of the curriculum pilot teams will bring their recommendations forward for future approval.  

American Government ADP

Earth Science ADP

Economics ADP

English 1 ADP

English 2 ADP

English 3 ADP

English 4 ADP

Living Earth ADP

Math 1A & Math 1B ADP

US History ADP

World History ADP

SRTA celebrates the change of heart in offering non-A to G courses to students, acknowledging that one size does not fit all students and SRTA would like to continue to advocate for our general education students to have access to non A-G classes as well.  

Scheduling at our secondary schools is being delayed for our ESN students as we wait for these courses to be approved. 

G.8. Approval of Proposed Job Description for Instructional Technology, Data & Assessment Specialist

Draft Job Description

SRTA members are relieved to see this job description. The elimination of the technology TOSA was a source of great concern as members raved over Linda Kastanis’s prompt responses and willingness to help with the exact “Just in Time” PD or support needed.

G.9. Approval of Unified Physical Education Course Proposal

With these courses, SRCS will have a more inclusive option within Physical Education courses that will allow students of all ability levels to have opportunities to successfully complete the district graduation requirement.  Students with needs in the areas of Adapted Physical Education and moderate to severe disabilities will be served in these collaborative (co-taught) and inclusive courses. 

Financial Implications: Approximately $1,000 per secondary site that schedules these courses to acquire necessary Physical Education materials and equipment to implement inclusive activities.

MS Unified Course Proposal

HS Unified Course Proposal

Steering Committee Meetings

PE Framework 2009

Resources

Co-Teaching MOU

SRTA calls out that per the collective bargaining agreement Co-Teaching is voluntary for both the general education teacher as well as the educational specialists because willing partners make for the best implementation. 

The late addition of this course makes scheduling difficult. There was much discussion around adding this course and what supports the district would provide, as well as the amount of work on the parts of the adaptive PE and general Ed PE teachers to make this course happen, only to have the district waiver on committing to it. It is an important opportunity and valuable course that requires district support, equipment, class sections, staffing, training and stipends in order for it to be successful. 

G.10.  Approval of School Plan for Student Achievement (Site SPSAs)

In 2013, California adopted a new formula for determining how much money each school district will receive called the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).  The LCFF states that stakeholder engagement should be ongoing and meaningful, and should include parents, students, educators, and other stakeholders.  Creating this process is still in its infancy at the site level.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLANS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 2024-25
Elementary School SPSATitle I Cohort24-25 Title 1 Allocation$635,278.9224-25 LCFF AllocationTotal Title I and LCFF combined allocationChange from 23-24
Abraham LincolnSWP$75,941.17$115,618.34$191,559.51-$41,874.11
Albert F. BiellaSWP$52,638.66$80,502.64$133,141.30$342.68
Brook HillSWP$69,423.40$108,003.10$177,426.50-$28,119.86
Helen LehmanSWP$89,983.30$146,322.18$236,305.48-$8,417.73
Hidden ValleyNE$0.00$72,266.76$72,266.76$11,516.47
James MonroeSWP$79,584.60$126,693.77$206,278.37-$15,687.33
Luther BurbankSWP$67,529.47$112,509.31$180,038.78-$11,681.98
Proctor TerraceNE$0.00$57,752.92$57,752.92$1,977.57
Steele LaneSWP$101,164.50$165,647.24$269,811.74$3,517.99
SECONDARY SCHOOL PLANS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 2024-25
SecondarySchool SPSATitle I Cohort24-25 Title 1 Allocation$726,686.7724-25 LCFF AllocationTotal Title I and LCFF combined allocationChange from 23-24
Elsie Allen HighSWP$98,468.03$177,441.67$275,909.70-$14,962.69
Herbert Slater MiddleSWP$69,912.04$112,558.19$182,470.23-$9,053.08
Hilliard Comstock MiddleSWP$49,824.03$83,069.43$132,893.46$1,273.44
Maria Carrillo HighNE$0.00$125,185.70$125,185.70$15,291.39
Montgomery HighSWP$124,264.02$196,455.93$320,719.05-$16,745.20
Piner HighSWP$147,354.28$240,666.31$388,020.59$21,981.61
Ridgway HighSWP$18,465.26$33,024.65$51,489.91-$15,413.23
Rincon Valley MiddleNE$0.00$64,608.08$64,608.08-$4,312.92
Santa Rosa HighSWP$126,876.73$197,163.40$324,040.13-$58,437.81
Santa Rosa MiddleSWP$55,188.03$85,278.35$140,466.38-$25,191.06

SPSA Plans and Allocations for 2024-25

SRTA members are encouraged to review the SPSA for their site. 

School Site Council members are encouraged to insist on a process of including staff in decisions as well as evaluating the metrics of the efforts to improve student achievement. 

Seven Recommended Steps for Developing the Single Plan for Student Achievement:

1 Analyze Student Achievement Data 

2 Measure Effectiveness of Current Improvement Strategies Using State Tools to 

   Determine Critical Causes of Student Underachievement 

3 Identify Achievement Goals and Key Improvement Strategies that Align with the 

   District Local Educational Agency Plan General Rule for Integrating Plans 

4 Define Timelines, Personnel Responsible, Proposed Expenditures, and Funding 

   Sources to Implement the Plan 

5 Recommend the Single Plan for Student Achievement to the Local Governing 

   Board 

6 Implement the Plan

7 Monitor Implementation Mid-year Changes to the Single Plan for Student 

   Achievement 

Continue the Cycle

G.11.  Approval of Development Group, Inc. (DGI) CMAS and PEPPM contracts supporting Classroom Technology Upgrades – Phase III Rollout

Phase III Rollout: 

Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts (Interactive Flat Panels and voice amplification systems),

Santa Rosa French American Charter School (voice amplification systems) and

Hidden Valley Elementary School (Interactive Flat Panels).

This phase also backfills a few classrooms that came into use after the Initial and Phase II rollouts. 

As a final phase, SRCS will compile a district-wide list of unique classrooms where the cart setup is not suitable.  SRCS will conduct a study with architects to determine specific installation specifications for these spaces within the larger bond project of classroom reconditioning. 

Fund 21 – $355,063.37 

Phase III Equipment Distribution

DGI IFP & Classroom Audio Phase III Statement of Work

DGI IFP Phase III Proposal

DGI IFP Phase III Agreements

Classroom Technology BOE Tech Slides

ViewSonic Overview

ViewSonic Interactive Flat Panel Specifications

ViewSonic K-12 Education Solutions

LightSpeed Redcat Datasheet

LightSpeed Microphones

G.12.  Adopt Resolution No. 2023/24-82, Approving Lease-Leaseback Contracts with Wright Contracting, LLC

This is for the Elsie Allen High School Roofing, HVAC & Exterior Painting Project.

Resolution

Facilities Lease

Site Lease

G.13.  Adopt Resolution No. 2023/24-83 Approving Lease-Leaseback Contracts with BHM Construction, LLC – Proctor Terrace Elementary School

This is for the Proctor Terrace ES (PTES) Roofing and HVAC Project.

Resolution

Facilities Lease

Site Lease

G.14.  Adopt Resolution No. 2023/24-85, approval to proceed with the District Office & Education Center Design-Build Request for Qualification/Proposal (RFQ/P)

The first part of the design-build process was the project selection and feasibility. Next was the bridging documents and cost estimation portion of the process. Now is the stage of going out to find a design/contractor team to design the entire District Office Educational Complex.

Resolution

G.15.  Approval of Lease Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Vehicle Replacement for the District Warehouse

The District owns three (3) vehicles utilized by Warehouse staff. The average age of the vehicles is seventeen (17) years with two of the vehicles being non-operational. This proposal is for 60 month leases for two vehicles.

List of District Vehicles

2024 Ford Transit-250 Cargo Van Lease Agreement 2024 Ford Transit-250 Cargo Van at $1,326.03 per month, for a total of $15,912.36 annually or $79,562 over the term of the lease for a vehicle which would cost $58,400 to purchase.

2024 Isuzu NQR Lease Agreement 2024 Isuzu NQR Box Truck at $2,005.37 per month, for a total of $24,064.44 annually or $120,322 over the term of the lease for a vehicle which would cost $98,960 to purchase.

SRTA members support replacing the decrepit vehicles, but question the wisdom of five year leases that each cost $20,000 more than purchasing the vehicles and leave the district empty handed at the end of the five years.

G.16.  Approval of Resolution 2023/24-84 for the Declaration of Obsolete Items/Equipment and Authorization to Sell, Dispose, and/or Donate

This resolution  declares approximately 5,940 non-operable/unsupported electronics and miscellaneous items/equipment as obsolete and of insufficient value and authorizes staff to sell, dispose, and/or donate the equipment. All eWaste and shop equipment declared insufficient or of limited value will be picked up by an electronics/machinery recycling company at no cost. The Auto Shop vehicles will be picked up by a local salvage yard at no cost. 

Those items that have been identified to have a potential resale value will be sold through public auction. 

Resolution

Disposal List

Over 5000 Chromebooks are being disposed of. It is time for SRCS to update the policies, procedures and processes utilized in providing technology. The expected useful life of a Chromebook is five years while the most recent releases are expected to last for ten years. 

G.17.  Notice and Approval of the Removal/Recycling of Unusable, Outdated, and/or Damage Instructional Materials and Textbooks

The Board will consider approval of the removal/recycling of approximately 7,660 unusable, outdated and/or damaged instructional materials and textbooks that have been removed from sites and stored in the Warehouse in accordance with District policy and State law. The instructional material that is not donated will be picked up and recycled by a company that specializes in textbook recycling at a cost of $250 per load. 

Obsolete Materials List

G.18.  Approval of the Use of Piggyback Bids/Contracts (CMAS, NASPO, Co-Ops) for the 2024-25 School Year

the Board may determine that it is best to piggyback onto the contract of another public agency or corporation for the lease or purchase of furniture, equipment or supplies to the extent authorized by law. Utilizing piggyback bids, CMAS and NASPO contracts, and Co-Ops will allow the District to secure better pricing and will save time when making purchases that exceed bid limits.

Contract Code

G.19.  Approval of Arntz Builders, Inc. Phase One Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the District Office & Education Center: Central Receiving Warehouse

To help expedite the schedule and reduce the overall cost of construction of a new warehouse building, a pre-manufactured warehouse building was selected to be purchased as part of this contract. At this time, we are bringing forth the first amendment to Exhibit A to the approved facilities lease for the project. This amendment is for $1,024,913.44 for the delivery of the pre-manufactured warehouse to the site.

Measure C: $778,934.21

Measure G: $245,979.23

Total: $1,024,913.44

DO & CR Warehouse Amendment

G.20.  Approval of Resolution No. 2023/24-86 to Establish Temporary Inter-fund Transfers

This is an annual precautionary measure, due to the current circumstances that could impact the receipt of revenues, that allows SRCS to cover any negative cash flow needed for the fiscal year to cover costs until revenues are received.

Resolution

G.21.  Approval of Resolution No 2023/24-87 Requesting Fund Transfer Under Article XVI, Section 6 of the State Constitution to Borrow Funds From The Sonoma County Treasury as Needed During the 2024-25 Fiscal Year

To ensure there is cash on hand to meet financial obligations prior to receiving all revenues, including revenue from property taxes, this line of credit option with the Sonoma County Treasury is a cash flow tool that is presented annually to the Board of Education for approval. The district expects to use this line of credit at a 3% rate of interest until the December property tax is received.

The agenda does not include the anticipated cost for utilizing this line of credit.

Resolution

G.22.  Approval of Imagine Learning Contract

This software provides learning support to students in subjects that they are enrolled in through ISP.  With the current financial constraints, this option is being sought after because it comes at a lower cost to a previous program, has more course offerings for students, and will allow first hand experience for both students and teachers in ISP with a new program which could possibly be used if the district moves towards implementing a fully virtual ISP option.  This decision was agreed upon with the whole ISP team of teachers, classified, and administration.

The contract states that utilizing additional licenses will incur additional expenses- but the number of student licenses is not specified.

The total cost is $22,571.58 and includes a three hour workshop for ISP teachers, funded through the LCAP.

Contract

G.23.  Approval of the Epicenter Contract for Elsie Allen and Piner High School Graduation Celebration Night

The concept of a Grad Night, with the primary goal being offered to graduating seniors, is a fun-filled evening in a safe location.  The event will take place on June 8, 2024, and will include activities, food and drinks for the students who attend.

$22,893.75 will be covered by site funds and be provided at a fee of $20 per student. At 200 students, this will cost the sites about $19,000. 

Epicenter

There is no clarification included about the personnel needed for this event. Historically Parent Associations have run these events, including providing supervision. Does this contract represent a change of practice?

G.24.  Approval of Perkins Eastman Master Architectural Agreement

Having firms included in the approved pool allows SRCS the opportunity to apply for state funds such as modernization grants for any qualifying projects designed by these firms.

Agreement

G.25.  Approval of Nomination to the Sonoma County School Attendance Review Board (SARB)

Stacy Desideri, Executive Director, Wellness and Engagement is the proposed candidate to represent SRCS on this board.

Nomination

G.26.  Approval of Vista Higher Learning

The Board will consider the approval of Chemins  (Secondary), a print and digital curriculum solution that fully integrates and scaffolds a French-language program that will build intercultural communicative proficiency through a cohesive cultural approach to each unit of study. This curriculum will be used for the  French 1P, French 2P, French 2HP, French 3P, French 3HP, and French 4P courses.  

The total cost for textbooks for the French courses serving over 860 students is $197,530.52.  Lottery funds will be used for this expenditure. This includes textbooks and the online resources component for six years.  Consumable workbooks will be additional and will be purchased yearly depending on student enrollment.

Quote

G.27.  Approval of Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grants

These applications for $46,980 in grant funding for the Elsie Allen and Santa Rosa High School Agriculture Programs are due to the California Department of Education on July 15, 2024. There is a 1:1 matching funds requirement. 

Due to budget constraints, schools with agricultural programs are staffing courses at higher teacher/student ratios than required for eligibility for additional grant funding which involves  reallocating funds from the CTE consumable supply budgets, as this is more economical than hiring additional staff to meet the lower ratio requirements.

Santa Rosa High Application $24,590, includes $2000 for one small class.

Elsie Allen Application $22,390 includes $3000 for two small classes.

S

G.28.  Approval of the 2024/25 Elementary, Charter, and Secondary Instructional Minutes

LevelK1-34-67-89-12
MinimumMinutes36,00050,40054,00054,00064,800
Lincoln44,40854,00054,000
Biella44,36054,09054,090
Brookhill42,80054,19254,192
Lehman45,34054,05054,050
Hidden Valley43,64452,28254,002
Monroe44,25052,29054,010
Burbank44,44054,82054,820
Proctor Terrace42,96051,28054,000
Steele Lane42,80054,15254,152
SRACS54,320
Arts Charter46,24052,94054,28054,440
FACS46,19954,47454,364
CCLA45,84454,55454,55455,902
Slater55,340
RVMS54,240
SRMS54,680
EAHS65,322
MCHS64,800
MHS64,800
PHS64,973
RHS62,644
SRHS64,870

Elementary Minutes

Charter Minutes

Middle School Minutes

High School Minutes

One site bell schedule includes about six extra days worth of minutes.

G.29.  Approval of iReady Contract

i-Ready Assessment System and Personalized Instruction platform contract is for both English Language Arts and Mathematics through sixth grade. The program will replace Let’s Go Learn Assessment, Lexia Core 5, Lexia Power Up, and Lexia English. Elementary teachers will be offered training during the grade level release days provided during August and September.

Financial Impact:

 $489,645.81 for a three-year contract

SRCS is projecting a savings of $488,004.14over the three years by reducing the number of assessment platforms and because supplemental support is now embedded within the personalized plan.

Metrics are said to include reviewing  and refining  metrics to ensure they accurately reflect student performance and program effectiveness as well as soliciting feedback from educators to improve the i-Ready implementation.

Contract

Quote

The redesignation requirements will need to be updated to include i-Ready.

SRTA members look forward to the opportunity to review metrics and provide feedback on this new platform. How will this be rolled out?

G.30.  Approval of 95% Phonics Core Curriculum Contract

The Board will consider the approval of the 95% Phonics Core Program for Santa Rosa City Schools Tier 1 foundational skills reading curriculum for Kindergarten through fifth grade. The 95% Phonics Core Program is a stand-alone program that will replace McGraw Hill Wonders/Wonder Works (board adopted 2018), which is part of a broader curriculum program not used in Santa Rosa City Schools. 

Contract

Quote

SRTA celebrates the adoption of the curriculum chosen by the teachers that participated in the pilot.

G.31.  Approval of CTE Counselor on Special Assignment (COSA) Job Description

The Career Technical Education (CTE) Counselor on Special Assignment (COSA) will assist with the alignment of the CTE program activities and counseling efforts. The COSA will support the implementation of work-based learning opportunities, increased access to early college credit opportunities in CTE, and other college and career readiness initiatives.

Job Description

G.32.  Approval of 2024-2025 Scheduled Management Salary Schedule with $4750 Increase per cell

The Board will consider approving a $4,750 salary increase per cell to the Scheduled Management Salary Schedule for both classified and certificated positions effective July 1, 2024 reflecting the agreement with SRTA.

Salary Schedule

G.33.  Approval of Multiple Site MOUSs with SRCS and SRTA Regarding Bell Schedules, Instructional Minutes and Prep Periods

The Board will consider approving the multiple site Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) that were generated in collaboration with site principals and staff regarding site bell schedules, instructional minutes, instructional block schedules and prep periods.  

ALES Minutes

ABES Minutes

LBES Minutes

PTES Minutes

HLES (Minutes) (Back to School Night)

JMES Minutes

RVMS Minutes

MCHS Minutes

PHS Minutes

EAHS Minutes

MHS Minutes

RHS Minutes

CCLA Minutes

SRCSA Minutes

SRFACS Minutes

SRMS Minutes

HVMS Minutes

G.34.  Authorization for the Superintendent of Designee to Approve Construction Contract Change Orders from June 15 through August 9, 2024

Authorization for the Superintendent or Associate Superintendent to Approve Construction Contract Change Orders from June 15 through August 9, 2024.

H.1. Approval of Minutes

June 10, 2024 Minutes (Special Meeting)

June 12, 2024 Minutes (Supporting Docs 1) (Supporting Docs 2)

J1. Future Board Discussion Items

SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.

The following are future board update items:

  • Revised Organizational Chart (8/14/24)
  • 45 Day Budget Revision (8/14/24)
  • Unaudited Actuals (9/11/24)
  • District and School Site Safety Plans (9/25/24)

SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:

It is appreciated that the following list has been significantly diminished over the prior year.

  • Facilities Implementation Plan & Facilities Report (6/26/24)
  • Officially Closing Learning House
  • SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
  • Unification/Redistricting Decision
  • Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge

Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff. The potential of the funds diminishes as time passes.

  • Student Voice Policy
  • BEST Plus Update
    • Does SRCS still self identify as a BEST Plus district?

J.4. Facilities Projects Update

Update

SRCS Board Meeting Agenda Analysis – 6/12/2024.

BOARD MEETING

Santa Rosa City Schools

June 12, 2024

4:00 p.m. – Closed Session 

6:00 p.m. – Open Session

Hybrid: Zoom / Santa Rosa City Hall Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) 

*** streamed ***

A live link will be posted on the SRCS website (link).

Board of Education / Video Board Meetings

Please take time to review the following abbreviated version of the agenda. Click here to see the entire agenda. It has live links on many items with more information. If you want to comment to the board about any upcoming items, email agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Please CC wearesrta@gmail.com on your email.

Closed Session Items: 

A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Public Employee Appointment/Employment (Position to be filled: Principal; Superintendent) 

B. 2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)

B. 3. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

B. 4. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Dr. Vicki Zands ; SRTA/CSEA)

B.5. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Case name: OAH Case Nos.  2024050644; 24CV-00520; 23CV-00397)

B.5. Student Expulsions (Case Nos.: 2023/24-24, 2023/24-25, 2023/24-26, 2023/24-29)

C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)

C.7. Special Presentation for 2023 – 2024 Santa Rosa City Schools Retirees

This year’s retirees represent classified, certificated, and administrative staff.  Altogether, our 37 retirees represent 776 years of service to our students, staff, and community.

Certificated Retirees:

First NameLast NameCurrent PositionSite/Department
AnnieScullyEL SpecialistEDSERV
DianeRedaliaPsychologistSPSV
LedlieAllenTeacher, ElementaryMONR
GuyCottleTeacher, ElementaryBURB
SusanFriesTeacher, ElementaryBIEL
RoseMorganTeacher, ElementaryBurb
IsabelOandasonTeacher, ElementaryABLN
JulieSeguraTeacher, ElementaryHLEH
CynthiaSpigarelliTeacher, ElementaryBURB
DouglasGibsonTeacher, HighELAL
DanitaHaynesTeacher, Home & HospH&H
ChristineWoodburyTeacher, Middle SchoolRVMS
BarbaraGayTeacher, RSP, ElementaryHLEH
DuaneJohnstonTeacher, RSP, ElementaryBIEL
HollyToomiansTeacher, SDC, ElementaryABLN
PatriciaCampbellTeacher, SDC, Middle SchoolSLAT
TimothyChristensonTeacher,High SchoolPINR
JohnCortopassiTeacher,High SchoolSRHS
ArthurHornerTeacher,High SchoolSRHS
NicolasMancillasTeacher,High SchoolSRHS
FarrellMillerTeacher,High SchoolSRHS
ErickRoldanTeacher,High SchoolMHS
MatthewMcClellandTeacher,Middle SchoolSLAT
KathleenShanklinTeacher,Middle SchoolCOMS

SRTA extends appreciation to all of this year’s retirees! You will be missed!

C.8. Student Board Member Loyalty Oath of Office

President Medina will administer the Oath of Office to Student Board Member, Omé Zúñiga.

D. REPORTS

D.6. Safety Report

Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item. 

E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items

SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.

Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices. 

Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.

SRTA is celebrating a Tentative Agreement with SRCS. SRTA Members have ratified the agreement. It awaits SRCS board approval. There is appreciation for everyone who helped facilitate this agreement.

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

F.1.  Public Hearing for Santa Rosa City Schools LCAP

LCAP Goals 

1. SRCS will provide student-centered teaching and learning opportunities by increasing programs and services that maximize student growth toward meeting or exceeding standards with an emphasis in the areas of English Language Arts and Math. 

2. SRCS, in partnership with our community, commits to developing safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments to promote social-emotional wellness and address the physical needs of students, families, and staff.

3. SRCS commits to providing high-quality, relevant staff development that promotes professional growth and collaboration to increase student achievement.

Eliminated

● K-12 Supplemental Curriculum & Instructional Materials (1.4) 

● K-12 Visual and Performing Arts Education VAPA TOSA (1.10) 

● AVID growth (1.13) (sites will be required to cover the site cost beginning with the 2025-2026 SY) 

● Multilingual Learners Supporting Our Language Learners Counselors (1.14) 

● Elementary prevention and intervention systems/models (1.17) 

● Teachers on Special assignment (TOSA) (1.19) 

● Advanced Learner Program & Services Plan (1.23) 

● Structured Literacy Tier 1&2 Intervention curriculum (1.29) 

● Target support for elementary school students (1.35) 

● Programs at Secondary schools (1.36) 

● Offer of voluntary high level, confidential response to conflict between staff (3.14) 

● Alternative Education Leadership (3.18) 

● Provide training and professional development for credentialed staff (3.21)

Significant Reductions 

● Collaborative curriculum design TK-6 (1.3) 

● Ethnic Studies and Culturally Responsive, Sustaining and Humanizing (CRSH) Education (1.7)* 

● Career Technical Education (1.9)* 

● Extended learning opportunities (1.11)* 

● Math Redesign (1.12)* 

● Licensed Child Care/Preschool (1.26)* 

● Data Reporting Systems and tools grade 7-12 (1.27)  (Eliminate MAP Testing)

● Provide professional development for classified staff (3.2)* 

● Orton-Gillingham Training and the Science of Reading; Tier 1, 2, & 3 supports (3.10/3.20) 

● Ethnic Studies & Culturally Responsive, Sustaining & Humanizing Education (3.12)* 

● Secondary Department Collaboration (3.17)* 

● Elementary grade level collaboration (3.19)

New/Continuing 

● Assessment System Secondary 

● 1-6 Music Program 

● Behavior Specialist 

● Bilingual Psychologist 

● College & Career Readiness Coordinator 

● College & Career Readiness, Integrated Pathways, work based learning, early college credit, and student supports 

● College & Career Readiness Senior Secretary 

● Teacher Training and Collaboration to develop and implement effective strategies for differentiating instruction and align mathematical practices. 

● Administrative Trainings 

● Safety protocols and strategies 

● Alternative Education Development 

● Alternative Education Professional Development 

Metrics with baseline and three year goals provided for each goal include

➢ English Language Proficiency Assessment data 

➢ Reclassification rates of English Learners 

➢ Seal of Biliteracy completion 

➢ Ethnic Studies offerings, enrollment, and completion 

➢ CAASSP ELA and math achievement data 

➢ A-G completion data 

➢ Dual enrollment data 

➢ CTE pathway completion 

➢ Successful completion of A-G requirements

 ➢ Graduation rates 

➢ Staff participation in relevant and supportive professional development 

➢ Self reported teacher efficacy rate 

➢ Social Emotional Learning survey data results, especially in climate, wellness, and safety 

➢ Expulsions and out of school suspensions rates

➢ Chronic absenteeism rates

Presentation

SRCS LCAP 24-25

SRCS shared their LCAP with SRTA two weeks ago during a collaboration meeting. SRTA took time to read the draft, and then met again last week to ask clarifying questions, understanding that the LCAP was complete. SRCS is working on their internal LCAP process, improving it each year. It is hoped that SRTA can be invited in as actual partners of the mid-year review and participate in the the decision making process for the next revision of the LCAP. 

There is data collection and review built into this plan, however systemic academic support in response to the needs the data reveals remains undefined. 

SRTA celebrates the inclusion of clear metrics with both baselines and goals, as well as the elimination of NWEA MAP testing. 

Sites will be provided additional new funds for athletics that can be used as the site decides to help cover athletic officiating, intramurals or whatever else is needed.

F.2.-F.5  Public Hearing for SRCS Charter School  LCAPs

CCLA LCAP 24-25

SRACS LCAP 24-25

SRCSA LCAP 24-25

FACS LCAP 24-25

F.6. Public Hearing: 2024-25 Budget

Presentation

Proposed Budget

F.7. (Discussion) Update on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 2024/25 #2 reached with Santa Rosa City Schools and the California School Employee Association Chapter 75 (CSEA 75) Regarding the Student Safety Advisor Job Description

The SRCS board approved these as item F6 on March 27, 2024. 

Currently, there are 18 of 24 Campus Supervisor positions filled. Of those, 14 have filled out the form and all 14 want to reclassify. There are 11 Student Advisor positions.  Of those, 10 filled out the form. Of the 10, 9 want to reclassify and 1 wants to stay as a Student Advisor. 

Student Safety Job Description

Campus Supervisor Job Description

Student Advisor Job Description

MOU

SRTA supports the agreement between SRCS and CSEA 75 to make this job more attractive.

F.8. (Action) Approval of MOU 2022-23 #8 reached with SRCS and  CSEA 75 Regarding the Revisions of Job Descriptions

  1. District Attendance Specialist 
  2. Human Resources Technician-Recruiting Technician
  3. Human Resources Technician III
  4. Lead Groundsworker
  5. Lead Maintenance Technician (not attached)
  6. Maintenance Technician
  7. Maintenance Technician Locksmith
  8. Programmer Analyst

MOU

SRTA supports the approval of these negotiated job descriptions.

F.9. (Action) Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between SRCS and SRTA Regarding Counselor Workload due to Waivers

The District shall provide High School Counselors with five (5) per diem days each, retroactively, for processing Math and LOTE Waivers.

If graduation requirements are added or amended during the 2024/25 school year that require additional meetings and workload to process, counselors will be compensated at the same rate.

MOU

SRTA appreciates this MOU and wants to remind the Board that no matter what the timeline that new policy is approved, the workload added to counselors the last five years to track graduation and offer/meet/ collect one or more of three approved waivers or complete a  custom grad plan for students with an IEP is not a realistic or sustainable policy. It would be helpful if implementation timelines were considered as part of a collaborative process to allow the changes to be incorporated in the normal run of things. Students choose classes in January/February when all students meet with counselors. Any changes to course offerings or graduation requirements or waivers after that date require additional student meetings.

F.10. (Action) Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between SRCS and SRTA Regarding Extended Pay Rate for School Psychologists

Similar to extended day for teachers, extended day for School Psychologists  work will be calculated as .0007975 of Level 1, Step 4

MOU

SRTA supports this negotiated MOU.

F.11. (Action) Approval of a Subsequent Variable Term Waiver for a Pupil Personnel Services Credential for Angelica Montalvan

VTW #1 for 2024-25

VTW Application

F.12. (Action) Approval of the Specification of the Election Order Resolution for November 2024 Election

Resolution

SRTA hopes there are folks willing to step up and serve by running for our school board.

G. CONSENT ITEMS 

G.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions

Personnel Transactions

EdJoin shows a total of 110 current postings for 177 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 33 certificated openings (ten more than the last meeting.) There are no certificated management openings (one less than the last meeting.) There are 144 current classified postings, and no classified management positions (fifty-two more than the last meeting.) Seventy-nine of these openings are for assistants and paraprofessionals (the same as the last meeting.)

There is still an issue with EdJoin showing Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese openings within the SRCS search this month that are actually for St. Vincent DePaul School. 

SRTA welcomes Ryan Branche (EAHS) and welcomes back Michael Milbrath (SRCSA.)

SRTA bids farewell to folks who are resigning at the end of this year. Kathryn Faircloth (MCHS), Breanne Cassells (SRHS), Terrence Bell (PHS), Nicole Albini (SLES), Lauren Liotta (EAHS), Christopher LaBerge (CCLA), Christie Rose (MCHS), Samantha Kim (SLES), Yosan Zeweldi (EAHS), Mina Duffy (SPSV) and Jonathan Kendall (SPSV.) They leave taking 68 years of knowledge and service with them. Thank you for all you did for our students. Know you will be missed.

Danita Haynes (H&H), Rose Morgan (LBES) and Doug Gibson (EAHS) have retired after sixty-four years of service to our students. Know your impact and dedication are appreciated. SRTA wishes them the best in retirement.

SRTA appreciates the approval of reduced workloads and requests for leave. 

Twenty certificated staff are transferring to new positions. 

Administrative movement includes the following new hires: Elizabeth Stevenson RVMS AP and Hector Soto Brook Hill Principal. 

Changes to classified staff include six new hires, two probationary releases, two promotions, five resignations with 29 years of service and two retirements with 63 years of service. This is a net loss of three employees.

With 172 staff leaving over the course of this year due to resignations and retirements, one thousand five hundred ten years of experience leaves us. This puts a strain on those with seniority that remain. There are not sufficient supported systems for passing on historical and practical knowledge to the two hundred fifty two new hires.

G.5. Approval of Contracts 

Summary

SS = Summer School program

#ProviderCostDescription
District
2Fresno Pacific UniversityNo Direct Costfor a psychologist intern
3Aeries Student Information System$140,456SIS. More features of this program are being utilized with changes made by SRCS IT. Options for grading and elementary report cards are less than ideal.
5Left Coast Scanning$12,230In addition to the $540,998 contract to digitize and organize files.
14Sonoma County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)No Direct CostThe income from providing this space to SELPA is
16Seidlitz Education$5,113PD for teachers of multi-lingual learners.
18Hannah Long Design$20,000Doubles initial contract for updating district website and supporting the redesign and updates to site websites.
20Informed K12$87,159Provides electronic internal office forms and workflow process to automatically collect signatures, route and track electronic forms. This contract was for $38,078 last year.
Elementary
4Community Action Partnership (CAP) Sonoma$150,00012 Abriendo Puertos and Pasitos Parent-Child Education Programs for about 120 families at about $1,250/family.
12Code to the Future (CSI)$33,000Computer Science program for Biella (was put on hold during and after Covid.)
Secondary
1Cutting Edge EducationNo Direct CostJune 17-21 4 days of Ethnic Studies PD reimbursed by SCOE
6SportsNet$11,500Athletic eligibility management platform.
7Healthy Roster$3,308Electronic health record platform for athletes
8ImPACT Applications Inc.$2,920Concussion management platform for athletes
11QuickPermit+ (Touchline Software)$2,520Platform for student work permits
13Acosta Latino Educational Partnership$127,500Ethnic Studies PD
19Sonoma County of Education (Youth Transforming Justice)No Direct CostThis includes a two-hour development session for all staff, as well as training and consultation for both students and staff champions.
Charter
9Humanidad Therapy Educational Services (HTES)$143,000Therapy services for CCLA students and staff
10Colors of Spanish$30,372Music and movement classes to enhance/teach Spanish language vocabulary and early literacy skills for CCLA students
15Code Rev Kids, Inc.$57,000Coding classes and Rev Robotics for FACS students.
17Portuguese Futbol Academy$9,66024 hours of enrichment during lunch for CCLA students

Total value of contracts = $

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

In addition to the $540,998 contract to digitize and organize files, the extension of the contract with Left Coast Scanning seems an unusual choice during this time of dramatic cuts.

How was the contract with Acosta evaluated? SRTA was informed that Truss Leadership will be subcontracted through Acosta. That is not stipulated in the contract.

MCHS is picking up a CEP class. With such limited space, could the SELPA contract be moved to another site?

The shift in website providers has had difficulties. A comprehensive plan including remuneration for work done on site websites is needed.

It is agreed that streamlined processes would benefit the SRCS HR system. Informed K12 was said to be phased out as an expanded contract with Frontline would be able to be utilized for this. Have plans changed? This contract is for 229% of last year’s contract, yet it covers 10 new forms just as the last contract did. 

G.6. Approval of Contracts – Bond

#ContractorServiceSite/ProjectCost
District
12CPIInstall/assemble officeDO Move Phase 4, Suite 105 Faux Office Build-Out$6,480
Elementary
2Axia ArchitectsDSA Plan Check FeesHLES Courtyard$4,825
7Greystone West Co.Construction Mgmt ServicesPTES Painting$12,000
10Greystone West Co.Construction Mgmt ServicesABES Painting$10,725
11Ahlborn Fence & Steel Inc.Install FencingSLES Annex-Fence$35,887
13Brelje & RaceTopo & Underground SurveysSLES Portables$16,300
14ULinePortable Stage in MPRALES Portable Stage$6,436
15Ross RecreationPlayground Structure and SurfacingABES Playground$10,624
Secondary
1Axia ArchitectsArchitectural ServicesRVMS Courtyard$30,420
3Greystone West Co.Construction Mgmt ServicesSRHS Painting$96,146
4Greystone West Co.Construction Mgmt ServicesMCHS Painting$32,754
5Greystone West Co.Construction Mgmt ServicesHSMS Painting$16,741
6Greystone West Co.Construction Mgmt ServicesHCMS Painting$11,250
8Greystone West Co.Construction Mgmt ServicesPHS Painting$39,000
9Greystone West Co.Construction Mgmt ServicesRHS Painting$5,000

Measure C = $236,235

Measure G = $98,353

Total = $334,588

Summary of Contracts

Contracts It is appreciated that there are dividers in this upload making it easy to find particular contracts within the pdf.

G.7.  College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Partnership Agreement

The CCAP Partnership Agreement would enable Santa Rosa City Schools’ students to enroll in Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) courses offered on a high school campus during school hours. CCAP agreements are dual enrollment opportunities that are explicitly entered into by school districts through BOE action by adopting Memorandums of Understanding between the district and the partner Junior College.  This is intended to support  Elsie Allen High School to expand early college access and credit opportunities. 

Agreement

SRTA expects to bargain the impact and implementation of this change to working conditions. 

G.8. Approval of Amended California Interscholastic Federation Representatives

League Rep Form

G.9. Approval of Magnolia Global Academy For Leaders Contract

 In an effort to expand work-based learning activities in middle school, this contract supports a pilot career exploration program connected to an existing College and Career Readiness course at Santa Rosa Middle School. The existing course provides middle school students the opportunity to explore potential careers, establish educational and career goals aligned to interests, and strengthens alignment to the Career Technical Education programs offered in high school. The services provided in the contract will enhance and compliment the course curriculum and support work-based learning as an instructional strategy. 

Contract

G.10.  Approval of Otus Proposal

Next year will be the second year of a multiple year initiative in support of Equity Based Grading at Elsie Allen. The OTUS platform will allow teachers to use standards-based rubrics and progressions to assess student work and will integrate with the AERIES system.  Currently AERIES does not support these equity based grading approaches. 

This contract will be paid by Elsie Allen Site CSI monies.

Total Cost: $10,000.00

Proposal

H.1. Approval of Minutes

May 22, 2024 Minutes, Supporting Docs 1, Supporting Docs 2

May 28, 2024 Minutes

J1. Future Board Discussion Items

SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.

  • Approval District and Charter LCAPs (6/26/24)
  • Approval 2024/2025 District Budget (6/26/24)
  • Prop 28 Annual Report & Future Plans (6/26/24)
  • Board Bylaw 9250 Board Remuneration (6/26/24)
  • Facilities Implementation Plan & Facilities Report (6/26/24)
  • SRTA Tentative Agreement (6/26/24)
  • School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) (6/26/24)

SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:

It is appreciated that the following list has been significantly diminished over the prior year.

  • Officially Closing Learning House
  • SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
  • Unification/Redistricting Decision
  • Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge

Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff. The potential of the funds diminishes as time passes.

  • Student Voice Policy
  • BEST Plus Update
    • Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.

SRCS Board Meeting Agenda Analysis – 5/22/2024.

BOARD MEETING

Santa Rosa City Schools

May 22, 2024

4:00 p.m. – Closed Session 

6:00 p.m. – Open Session

Hybrid: Zoom / Santa Rosa City Hall Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) 

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A live link will be posted on the SRCS website (link).

Board of Education / Video Board Meetings

Please take time to review the following abbreviated version of the agenda. Click here to see the entire agenda. It has live links on many items with more information. If you want to comment to the board about any upcoming items, email agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Please CC wearesrta@gmail.com on your email.

Closed Session Items: 

A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Public Employee Appointment/Employment (Position to be filled: Superintendent) 

B. 2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)

B. 3. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

B. 4. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Dr. Vicki Zands ; SRTA/CSEA)

B.5. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Case name: OAH Case No. 20240440736)

B.5. Student Expulsions (Case Nos.: 2023/24-19)

C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)

C.7. Special Presentation for Outgoing Student Board Member Audry Rauh

SRTA extendeds appreciation to Ms. Rauh for eloquently representing the student voice this year.

D. REPORTS

D.3. Superintendent’s Annual Report

D.6. Safety Report

Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item. 

D.7.  Indian Education Report

Parent survey showed the following:

25% of families say their needs are fully met

55% want to learn more

65% want integration of Native American Studies and content into curriculum 

70% want college enrollment help

70% want academic achievement support 

85% would like to see more culturally-related activities

80% mentoring programs 

65% are willing to volunteer

Report

E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items

SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.

Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices. 

Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.

SRTA is celebrating a Tentative Agreement with SRCS. It is expected that a new contract can be ratified before we go into summer break. There is appreciation for everyone who helped facilitate this agreement.

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

F.1. (Action) Resolution Reaffirming Support for LGBTQIA+ Community

Resolution includes,  “Professional development opportunities shall be provided to District staff to enhance their understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues, develop inclusive teaching practices, and create supportive classroom environments.”

Resolution

F.2. (Action) Accept the Measure I, L, C and G Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Reports and Audit Reports

The Citizens’ Oversight Committee(s) is only involved with the approval  of bond spending. They are tasked with approving the use of bond funds to reimburse the district for funds already spent.  It appears that this report closes out funds from measures I and L. 

Bond Measure Audit Reports (I) (L) (C) (G)

Annual Reports (C&G) (I&L)

F.3. (Discussion/Action) Parcel Tax Next Steps

This item was rolled over from the last regular board meeting. It is expected that feelers with the community would be explored and shared at this meeting regarding a Parcel Tax allowing an informed decision on next steps.

SRTA expects this effort to be shelved. It is hoped that the board can oversee the development of a SRCS environment where a future parcel tax can pass with ease.

F.4. (Action) 2023-24 Third Interim Financial Report and Information on the Governor’s May Revision to the 2024-25 Proposed State Budget

$8.3 million is said to be saved by eliminating Particular Kinds of Services (positions).  An additional $5 million in unidentified fiscal stabilization measures are included in the 24-25 school year projections. 

Presentation

Financial Report

Overview

Over $13,000 was spent to defend members of the certificated bargaining unit during the RIF process. How much did these RIFS cost SRCS in legal fees? Where does this type of item get tucked into this budget update?

The board has approved the elimination of  82.75 FTE positions and released 23 people from service. 

PKS Feb 28  PKS March 13

Feb Elementary

19 Classroom Teachers

13.3 TOSAs

Secondary

5.2 TOSAs

1  District Librarian

11 Middle School Classroom Teachers

24.4 High School Teachers

0.55 Counselors

Other

2 SOLL Counselors

6.3 Administrators

F.5. (Action) Approval of a Provisional Internship Permit Application (PIP) Melisa Silva Gutierrez for ESN at LELA

Application

PIP #1 for 24-25

F.6. (Action) Approval of a Provisional Internship Permit Application (PIP) Lisa M. Rose for RSP/SDC at MCHS

Application

PIP #2 for 24-25

F.7. (Action) Approval of a Resolution for Governing Board Elections November 2024

The November 5, 2024, election will fill regular openings on the Governing Board for the 2024-2028 term. In order to complete the resolution for the Specifications of the Election Order, the Board must stipulate the following:

1. How many and whose seats are up for election for the 2024-2028 regular 4-year term The four (4) Board seats coming up for election will be from Trustee Areas 1, 3, 5, and 7.  The terms of Ever Flores, Alegría De La Cruz, Ed Sheffield, and Jeremy De La Torre will be expiring this year.

2. The cost responsibility for the Statement of Qualifications The district shall pay the cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing candidate statements filed pursuant to Elections Code 13307 and Board Policy 9220.  Candidate statements shall be limited to no more than 200 words.            

3. How a tie vote will be resolved:  whether to hold a run-off election or draw lots (historical choice.)

Resolution

Trustee Area Map

Timeline

SRTA Site Representatives enjoyed a recent visit from Director Jeremy DeLaTorre. SRTA has endorsed him for Trustee of Area 7.

G. CONSENT ITEMS 

G.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions

Personnel Transactions

EdJoin shows a total of 116 current postings for 176 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 23 certificated openings (two less than the last meeting.) There is one certificated management opening (two less than the last meeting.) There are 92 current classified postings, and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.) Seventy-nine of these openings are for assistants and paraprofessionals.

There is still an issue with EdJoin showing Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese openings within the SRCS search this month that are actually for St. Vincent DePaul School. 

SRTA bids farewell to folks who are resigning at the end of this year. Sara Duckart (JMES), Rachel Spector (EdServ), James Baptista (MCHS), Maleni Carrillo Gomez (LBES), Joshua Motchar (ABES) and Maille McCalister (EAHS.) They leave taking 30 years of knowledge and service with them. Thank you for all you did for our students. Know you will be missed.

SRTA appreciates the approval of a LOA.

Administrative movement includes the following new to their positions: Debra LaPrath SRMS Asst. Principal, Ryan Thompson PHS Vice Principal,  Jill Finnerty SRHS Asst. Principal and the resignation of Isaac Murillo Estrada SRHS Asst. Principal.

Aside from summer school positions, the only ongoing change to classified staff is a termination. 

G.4 Approval of Donations and Gifts 

School of the Arts Community Organization made a generous non cash donation of tables and chairs valued at $28,000.

Detail

G.5. Approval of Contracts 

Summary

SS = Summer School program

#ProviderCostDescription
District
1King Consulting$102,500This addendum doubles the original contract to $205,000 to help SRCS identify and apply for modernization funding from the state.
2California State University, East BayNo Direct Cost
8Notable Inc. (Kami)$21,375Expect a 10% increase in use this next year. What will support that change?
9ClassLink$40,462Provides online access for all students and staff. When used, it provides analytics. How many staff and students just directly log in to sites, bypassing this extra step?
10ParentSquare$76,788ParentSquare allows one-way communication to parents, students, staff, and other targeted groups and two-way communication between staff with real-time translation into the parents’ preferred language. This is a renewal of our existing contract.
Elementary
4McGraw Hill$70,395Provides extension of online resources for K-5 Math program.
5Play Marimba$42,200Provides 52 marimba instruments and lessons for the Blitz program. This averages over $800 per instrument. Miramba Rental SF appears to offer rentals for $300.
7Mystery Science by Discovery Education$19,435K-5 online hands-on curriculum.
Secondary
3Cyber High$65,139Is any metric used to assess learning and future success for students served by Cyber High?
6Albert.i.o/Learning by Doing$12,886Given the improvements to the College Board website, why is this contract being extended?

Total value of contracts = $451,180

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

G.6. Approval of Contracts – Bond

#ContractorProjectSiteCost
District
3Key AnalyticsBond Oversight Financial ServicesDistrict$175,500
14Arntz BuildingSuite 105 Modification-Dividing Wall.DO$22,327
16South Bay CommunicationsDO Move- SP Offices Door Hardware AdjustmentsDO$20,000
Elementary
1Axia ArchitectsRoofing & HVAC additional feeHLES$86,520
15Cinquini & Passarino, Inc.Surveying Services for MPR ConversionHVES$34,054
Secondary
2Axia ArchitectsRoofing & HVAC additional feeRVMS$309,882
4QKAAll-Access Restrooms, Design Development thru Close OutHSMS$210,000
5QKAAll-Access Restrooms, Design Development thru Close OutMHS$184,000
6QKASchematic Design of All-Access RestroomsEAHS$21,000
7QKASchematic Design of All-Access RestroomsCCLA$40,000
8QKASchematic Design of All-Access RestroomsHCMS$24,500
9QKASchematic Design of All-Access RestroomsPHS$21,000
10QKASchematic Design of All-Access RestroomsMCHS$35,500
11QKASchematic Design of All-Access RestroomsSRMS$35,500
12QKASchematic Design of All-Access RestroomsSRHS$40,000
13QKASchematic Design of All-Access RestroomsRVMS$34,300
17Brelje & RaceTopographic Survey prior to design work for Roofing and HVACRVMS$6,200

Measure C = $1,127,430.43

Measure G = $172,852.45

Total = $1,300,282.88

Summary of Contracts

Contracts It is appreciated that there are dividers in this upload making it easy to find particular contracts within the pdf.

At each site, one set of HS restrooms underwent remodels last year for about $250,000. This set of contracts includes designs for all-access restrooms expected to run over one million dollars per site. Can it be confirmed that the all-access restrooms are separate restrooms and will not involve gutting these newly remodeled restrooms?

There are contracts for design through closeout architectural services for two sites totaling $394,000 and schematics for eight sites for $251,800. It looks like there will be design thru close out contracts for these eight sites in the future. The total cost for the ten restrooms is estimated to be $16.35 million.

G.7. Approval of Oliver’s Market Agreement

The Board will consider approval of an Memorandum Of Understanding with Oliver’s Market for competitive integrated employment work opportunities with the Santa Rosa City School’s 18-22 Transition Program to support vocational skills training for students with disabilities.

Cost to the district is not specified.

Agreement

SRCS is stated to be assuming all costs associated with this agreement. SRCS will pay up to six students minimum wage for up to five hours per day for up to five days per week. A maximum of $46,642.50 is to be reimbursed by Olivers Market, Montecito Center to cover minimum wage for these students. 

SRTA celebrates this vocational training for our students, while being assured that employees will not be displaced by this program.

G.8. Approval of Beyond Equity in Education

This contract is with Dr. Bay Jones for facilitation work with the board around the Strategic Priorities. 

Cost: $250 per hour with a maximum of $10,000.

Contract

SRTA understands the mission and vision are overarching. SRCS would benefit from more focused priorities with clear metrics perhaps with a shorter duration to guide the work of the district in a less ambiguous way.

G.9. Integrated Math 1P Focus with Math 2P Foundations

This two-year course will cover all of Math 1 standards and bridge to Math 2 standards by the end of the second year. The titles for the two years will be: Year 1: Integrated Math 1P Focus, Year 2: Integrated Math 1P+ Focus with Math 2 Foundations.

The intent is that this course will meet 2 years of the SRCS math graduation requirements: Math 1 and 1-year beyond Math 1. 

Course Proposal

SRTA encourages the approval of this course.

G.10. Integrated Math 2P Modeling in Our World (MOW)

UC admissions for current sophomores requires Math 1 through Math 3 with grades of C or better.  SRCS supports students moving on in math if they have credit from Math 1 (as long as they do not fail.) This course gives students with a weaker foundation a better chance of passing Math 2 than the traditional course. It is intended for students articulating to an alternative Math 3 course, such as Algebra with Financial Applications, Statistical Reasoning in Sports, or Statistics for Social Justice.  This course  is not intended for students wishing to complete Math 3.

Course Proposal

SRTA encourages the approval of this course. Implementation will require further work to create specific lessons. The course proposal  writing team asked for ongoing funding for supplies to allow the course to be more hands-on.

G.11. Approval of SGI Ethnic Studies Course Proposal

This new course is designed to give students the opportunity to meet both an Ethnic Studies requirement and an ELA requirement in the same academic year with small group instruction.

Course Proposal

SRTA encourages the approval of this course. 

Is there an Honors Sophomore year Ethnic Studies course also on its way to the board?

G.12. Approval of the Student Representative to the Board of Education for 2024/2025 School Year

Omé Zúñiga is from Santa Rosa High School. Regular board attendees will recognize Mr. Zúñiga.

Application

Timeline

Interview Questions

SRTA wonders how many ASB representatives were able to be part of this process.

G.13. Job Description – Superintendent

The Board of Education will consider approval of the Santa Rosa City Schools Superintendent job description.

Description

SRTA hopes that we can hire the right person to lead SRCS forward.

G.14 to G.21

Painting of all sites is expected to take two to three years. These eight sites will get painted this summer for $2.982 million dollars. It is not specified how these sites were chosen.

G.14. Approval of Pacific Contractors Group  contract for SRHS Exterior Painting Project

Tree removal is included. Plaster repair will be additional.

Fund 21 – $1,281,950

Agreement

Bid

Bid Results

G.15. Approval of George E. Masker, Inc. contract for Proctor Terrace ES Exterior Painting Project

Fund 21 – $160,000

Contract

Bid

Bid Results

G.16. Approval of George E. Masker Inc contract for Piner HS Exterior Painting Project

Fund 21 – $520,000

Contract

Bid

Bid Results

G.17. Approval of KBI Painting, Inc. contract for Ridgway HS Exterior Painting Project

Fund 21 – $66,663

Contract

Bid

Bid Results

G.18. Approval of KBI Painting, Inc. contract for Maria Carrillo HS Exterior Painting Project

Fund 21 – $436,715

Contract

Bid

Bid Results

G.19. Approval of KBI Painting, Inc. contract for Herbert Slater MS Exterior Painting Project

Fund 21 – $223,208

Contract

Bid

Bid Results

G.20. Approval of George E. Masker, Inc. contract for Hilliard Comstock MS Exterior Painting Project

Fund 21 – $150,000

Contract

Bid

Bid Results

G.21. Approval of George E. Master, Inc. contract for Albert Biella ES Exterior Painting Project

Fund 21 – $143,000

Contract

Bid

Bid Results

G.22. Approval of Piner High School’s Leadership Members to Travel to Seattle, WA

The Board is being asked to approve the Field Trip Request form for four Piner High School Students and one advisor (Culinary Teacher) to participate in the 2024 National  Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington, June 28–July 3, 2024 for Family and Consumer Sciences professionals and students from across the country. 

Cost $9,621 to be covered by CTEIG grant.

Letter of Intent

Schedule

Request

G.23. Approval of The Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma-Marin For Expanded Learning Programs

The Board will consider approval of a contract to offer after-school, expanded learning programs to approximately 1,661 students at 12 sites (9 elementary, 2 K-8 and 1 middle) for the 2024-2025 instructional school year.  Participating sites include: Biella, Brook Hill, Luther Burbank, Helen Lehman, Lincoln, James Monroe, Steele Lane, Proctor Terrace, Hidden Valley, CCLA, Arts Charter and Comstock.

Additional services included in the total cost of the contract include 2 weeks of programming for 350 students (1 week during Winter Break and 1 week during Spring Break), and 4 weeks of activities during summer 2025 for 1150 students.

Total cost anticipated to be $4,961,113 but potential enrollment numbers show $5,088,256.

Contract

H.1. Approval of Minutes

May 8, 2024 Minutes, Supporting Docs 1, Supporting Docs 2

May 15, 2024 Minutes, Presentation

SRCS has a limited budget. SRCS has limited manpower. It is time to hone our focus and energies to establish systems for implementing identified essential actions for the district. 

“How can I create time for the most important things instead of trying to do as many things as possible?”

Angela Watson, Fewer Things, Better: The Courage to Focus on What Matters Most

J1. Future Board Discussion Items

SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.

  • LCAP Public Hearings (6/12/24)
  • Public Hearing on 2024/2025 District Budget (6/12/24)

SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:

  • Officially Closing Learning House
  • MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)

At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.

The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers. 

Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.

  • SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
  • Unification/Redistricting Decision
  • Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge

Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff. The potential of the funds diminishes as time passes.

  • Student Voice Policy
  • BEST Plus Update
    • Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.

J.4. Facilities Projects Update

The next Facilities Advisory Committee meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, 5/30/2024, at 5:30 p.m. If you would like to attend, please email Facilities at facilities@srcs.k12.ca.us.

Planning Stage and Upcoming Projects

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Classrooms-District Wide for summer of 2025.

The facilities and program management team is synthesizing feedback from the workshop and formulating the next steps for Classroom Modernization.

District Office & Education Center Phase 3 of the move is complete.

See above for eight exterior painting projects for this summer.

Update

SRTA appreciates this information.

J.5. College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Partnership Agreement

The CCAP Partnership Agreement would enable Santa Rosa City Schools’ students to enroll in Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) courses offered on a high school campus during school hours. It is important to stress that CCAP agreements do not reduce public school district full-time equivalents and therefore, do not impact school site section allocation.  This explicitly means that CCAP agreements protect K-12 education employment and guarantee the protection of FTE.  Students who successfully pass a dual enrollment course would earn both high school and college credit.  SRJC courses are weighted and have a positive GPA for students successfully passing courses. 

The College and Career Access Pathway Grant will cover instructional materials and curriculum costs associated with CCAP courses offered through this agreement.

CCAP MOUSRTA was recently assured dual enrollment was on a slow roll.

 

REUNIÓN DE LA Mesa Directa

Escuelas de la ciudad de Santa Rosa

22 de mayo de 2024

4:00. – Sesión cerrada

6:00 p.m. – Sesión abierta

Híbrido: Zoom / Cámaras del Concejo del Ayuntamiento de Santa Rosa (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404)

*** transmitido ***

Se publicará un enlace en vivo en el sitio web de SRCS (enlace).

Mesa Directa de Educación / Reuniones de la Mesa Directa por Vídeo

Tómese el tiempo para revisar la siguiente versión abreviada de la agenda. Haga clic aquí para ver la agenda completa. Tiene enlaces en vivo sobre muchos artículos con más información. Si desea comentarle a la Mesa Directa sobre algún tema próximo, envíe un correo electrónico a agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Envíe CC a wearesrta@gmail.com en su correo electrónico.

Artículos de la sesión cerrada:

A.1. Comentario público sobre los puntos de la agenda de la sesión cerrada Para comentar, envíe un correo electrónico a Melanie Martin ammartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Nombramiento/Empleo de Empleado Público (Puesto a cubrir: Superintendente)

B.  2.Evaluación del desempeño del empleado público (título del empleado que se está revisando:  superintendente, superintendente diputado, superintendente adjunto, directores, vice directores, subdirectores, directores, coordinadores)

B. 3. Disciplina/Despido/Liberación de Empleados Públicos

B. 4. Conferencia con la negociadora laboral (Dra. Vicki Zands; SRTA/CSEA)

B.5. Conferencia con asesor jurídico: litigios existentes (Nombre del caso: Caso OAH N.º 20240440736)

B.5. Expulsiones de estudiantes (Números de casos: 2023/24-19)

C. REUNIRSE A LA SESIÓN ABIERTA ORDINARIA (6:00 p. m.)

C.7. Presentación especial para Audry Rauh, miembro saliente de la Mesa Directa estudiantil

SRTA agradece a la Srta. Rauh por representar elocuentemente la voz de los estudiantes este año.

D. INFORMES

D.3. Informe anual del superintendente

D.6. Informe de seguridad

Recientemente, los comentarios del público han sido bienvenidos durante este tema.

D.7. Informe sobre educación india

La encuesta de padres mostró lo siguiente:

El 25% de las familias dice que sus necesidades están totalmente cubiertas

55% quiere aprender más

El 65% quiere la integración de los estudios y contenidos de los nativos americanos en el plan de estudios.

El 70% quiere ayuda para la inscripción universitaria.

El 70% quiere apoyo al rendimiento académico.

Al 85% le gustaría ver más actividades relacionadas con la cultura.

80% programas de tutoría

El 65% está dispuesto a ser voluntario.

Informe

E. Comentarios públicos sobre temas fuera de la agenda

Se invita a los miembros de SRTA a completar “tarjetas azules”. Se han suspendido los comentarios en línea. Esté preparado para respetar el límite de tiempo de tres minutos o la imposición de un posible límite de dos o incluso un minuto. En este momento sólo se abordan los puntos que NO están en la agenda.

Se solicitan comentarios en la reunión de la Mesa Directa directiva para aportar la perspectiva de un miembro y compartir experiencias reales sobre el impacto de las políticas y prácticas del distrito.

Comprométase a ver o asistir al menos a una reunión de la Mesa Directa este año y a hablar sobre un tema de la agenda que lo afecte a usted o a sus estudiantes. Los oradores se limitan a aquellos en persona. Los comentarios tienen más impacto cuando están bien expresados, compuestos y razonables.

SRTA está celebrando un acuerdo tentativo con SRCS. Se espera que se pueda ratificar un nuevo contrato antes de que entremos en las vacaciones de verano. Agradecemos a todos los que ayudaron a facilitar este acuerdo.

F. DISCUSIÓN / ARTÍCULOS DE ACCIÓN

F.1. (Acción) Resolución que reafirma el apoyo a la comunidad LGBTQIA+

La resolución incluye: “Se brindarán oportunidades de desarrollo profesional al personal del Distrito para mejorar su comprensión de las cuestiones LGBTQIA+, desarrollar prácticas de enseñanza inclusivas y crear entornos de aula de apoyo”.

Resolución

F.2. (Acción) Aceptar los Informes Anuales e Informes de Auditoría del Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de las Medidas I, L, C y G

Los Comités de Supervisión Ciudadana solo participan en la aprobación del gasto de bonos. Tienen la tarea de aprobar el uso de los fondos de los bonos para reembolsar al distrito los fondos ya gastados. Parece que este informe cierra los fondos de las medidas I y L.

Informes de auditoría de medidas de bonos(I) (L) (C) (GRAMO)

Informes anuales(C&G) (ILLINOIS)

F.3. (Discusión/Acción) Próximos pasos del impuesto predial

Este punto fue transferido de la última reunión ordinaria de la Mesa Directa. Se espera que en esta reunión se exploren y compartan tanteos con la comunidad con respecto a un impuesto predial que permita tomar una decisión informada sobre los próximos pasos.

SRTA espera que este esfuerzo sea archivado. Se espera que la Mesa Directa pueda supervisar el desarrollo de un entorno SRCS donde un futuro impuesto predial pueda aprobarse con facilidad.

F.4. (Acción) Tercer informe financiero provisional 2023-24 e información sobre la revisión de mayo del Gobernador del presupuesto estatal propuesto para 2024-25

Se dice que se ahorrarán $8.3 millones al eliminar tipos particulares de servicios (puestos). En las proyecciones del año escolar 24-25 se incluyen $5 millones adicionales en medidas de estabilización fiscal no identificadas.

Presentación

Informe financiero

Descripción general

Se gastaron más de $13,000 para defender a los miembros de la unidad de negociación certificada durante el proceso del RIF. ¿Cuánto le costaron estos RIFS a SRCS en honorarios legales? ¿Dónde se incluye este tipo de elemento en esta actualización del presupuesto?

La Mesa Directa aprobó la eliminación de 82.75 puestos FTE y liberó del servicio a 23 personas.

PKS 28 de febrero  PKS 13 de marzo


Elemental

19 profesores de aula

13.3 TOSAs


Secundario

5.2 TOSAs

1 bibliotecario del distrito

11 profesores de aula de secundaria

24.4 Profesores de secundaria

0,55 Consejeros


Otro

2 Consejeros SOLL

6.3 Administradores

F.5. (Acción) Aprobación de una Solicitud de Permiso de Pasantía Provisional (PIP) Melisa Silva Gutiérrez para ESN en LELA

Solicitud

PIP #1 para 24-25

F.6. (Acción) Aprobación de una Solicitud de Permiso de Pasantía Provisional (PIP) Lisa M. Rose para RSP/SDC en MCHS

Solicitud

PIP #2 para 24-25

F.7. (Acción) Aprobación de Resolución para Elecciones de Mesa Directa de Gobierno de noviembre de 2024

La elección del 5 de noviembre de 2024 cubrirá las vacantes regulares en la Mesa Directa de Gobierno para el período 2024-2028. Para completar la resolución del Pliego de Orden de Elección, la Mesa Directa deberá estipular lo siguiente:

1. ¿Cuántos y quiénes son los puestos que se elegirán para el período regular de 4 años 2024-2028? Los cuatro (4) puestos de la Mesa Directa que se elegirán serán de las Áreas de Fideicomisarios 1, 3, 5 y 7. Los términos de Ever Flores, Alegría De La Cruz, Ed Sheffield y Jeremy De La Torre expirarán este año.

2. La responsabilidad del costo de la Declaración de Cualificaciones. El distrito pagará el costo de impresión, manejo, traducción y envío por correo de las declaraciones de los candidatos presentadas de conformidad con el Código Electoral.13307 y Política de la Mesa Directa 9220. Las declaraciones de los candidatos se limitarán a no más de 200 palabras.

3. Cómo se resolverá un empate: si se realizará una segunda vuelta o se sorteará (elección histórica).

Resolución

Mapa del área fiduciaria

Línea de tiempo

Los representantes del sitio de SRTA disfrutaron de una visita reciente del director Jeremy DeLaTorre. SRTA lo ha respaldado como Fideicomisario del Área 7.

G. ARTÍCULOS DE CONSENTIMIENTO

G.2. Aprobación de Transacciones de Personal

Transacciones de personal

EdJoin muestra un total de 116 publicaciones actuales para 176 puestos vacantes para SRCS. Hay 23 vacantes certificadas (dos menos que la última reunión). Hay una vacante gerencial certificada (dos menos que la última reunión). Hay 92 puestos clasificados actuales y ningún puesto gerencial clasificado (el mismo que en la última reunión). Setenta y nueve de estas vacantes son para asistentes y paraprofesionales.

Todavía hay un problema con EdJoin que muestra las vacantes de la Diócesis Católica de Santa Rosa dentro de la búsqueda de SRCS este mes que en realidad son para la escuela St. Vincent DePaul.

SRTA se despide de las personas que renunciarán a finales de este año. Sara Duckart (JMES), Rachel Spector (EdServ), James Baptista (MCHS), Maleni Carrillo Gomez (LBES), Joshua Motchar (ABES) y Maille McCalister (EAHS). Se van llevándose 30 años de conocimiento y servicio. Gracias por todo lo que hizo por nuestros estudiantes. Sepan que los extrañaremos.

SRTA agradece la aprobación de una LOA.

El movimiento administrativo incluye a las siguientes personas nuevas en sus puestos: Debra LaPrath SRMS Asst. Director, Ryan Thompson Subdirector de PHS, Jill Finnerty Asistente de SRHS. Director y renuncia de Isaac Murillo Estrada SRHS Asst. Principal.

Aparte de los puestos de la escuela de verano, el único cambio actual en el personal clasificado es el despido.

G.4 Aprobación de Donaciones y Regalos

La Organización Comunitaria de la Escuela de Artes hizo una generosa donación no monetaria de mesas y sillas valoradas en $28,000.

Detalle

G.5. Aprobación de Contratos

Resumen

SS = programa de escuela de verano

#ProveedorCostoDescripción
Distrito
1King Consulting$102,500Este anexo duplica el contrato original a $205,000 para ayudar a SRCS a identificar y solicitar fondos de modernización del estado.
2California State University, East BaySin costo directo 
8Notable Inc. (Kami)$21,375Espere un aumento del 10% en el uso el próximo año. ¿Qué apoyará ese cambio?
9ClassLink$40,462Proporciona acceso en línea para todos los estudiantes y el personal. Cuando se utiliza, proporciona análisis. ¿Cuántos miembros del personal y de los estudiantes simplemente inician sesión directamente en los sitios, sin pasar por este paso adicional?
10ParentSquare$76,788ParentSquare permite la comunicación unidireccional con los padres, estudiantes, el personal y otros grupos específicos y la comunicación bidireccional entre el personal con traducción en tiempo real al idioma preferido de los padres. Esta es una renovación de nuestro contrato existente.
Elemental
4McGraw Hill$70,395Proporciona extensión de recursos en línea para el programa de matemáticas K-5.
5Play Marimba$42,200Proporciona 52 instrumentos de marimba y lecciones para el programa Blitz. Esto promedia más de $800 por instrumento.Alquileres Miramba SF Parece ofrecer alquileres por $300.
7Mystery Science by Discovery Education$19,435Plan de estudios práctico en línea K-5.
Secundario
3Cyber High$65,139¿Se utiliza alguna métrica para evaluar el aprendizaje y el éxito futuro de los estudiantes atendidos por Cyber ​​High?
6Albert.i.o/Learning by Doing$12,886Dadas las mejoras al sitio web de College Board, ¿por qué se extiende este contrato?

Valor total de los contratos = $451,180

Resumen de contratos

Contratos

G.6. Aprobación de Contratos – Fianza

#ContratistaProyectoSitioCosto
Distrito
3Key AnalyticsServicios financieros de supervisión de bonosDistrito$175,500
14Arntz BuildingModificación Suite 105-Muro divisorio.HACER$22,327
16South Bay CommunicationsDO Move- Ajustes de herrajes para puertas de oficinas SPHACER$20,000
Primarias
1Axia ArchitectsTarifa adicional para techos y HVACESCUCHAR$86,520
15Cinquini & Passarino, Inc.Servicios topográficos para la conversión MPRCUYO$34,054
Secundario
2Axia ArchitectsTarifa adicional para techos y HVACRVMS$309,882
4QKABaños con acceso total, desarrollo de diseño hasta el cierreHSMS$210,000
5QKABaños con acceso total, desarrollo de diseño hasta el cierreMHS$184,000
6QKADiseño esquemático de baños de acceso totalEAHS$21,000
7QKADiseño esquemático de baños de acceso totalCCLA$40,000
8QKADiseño esquemático de baños de acceso totalHCMS$24,500
9QKADiseño esquemático de baños de acceso totalPHS$21,000
10QKADiseño esquemático de baños de acceso totalMCHS$35,500
11QKADiseño esquemático de baños de acceso totalSRMS$35,500
12QKADiseño esquemático de baños de acceso totalSRHS$40,000
13QKADiseño esquemático de baños de acceso totalRVMS$34,300
17Brelje & RaceLevantamiento topográfico previo al trabajo de diseño de techado y climatización.RVMS$6,200

Medida C = $1,127,430.43

Medida G = $172,852.45

Total = $1.300.282,88

Resumen de contratos

Contratos

Se agradece que haya divisores en esta carga, lo que facilita la búsqueda de contratos particulares dentro del pdf.

En cada sitio, un juego de baños de HS fue remodelado el año pasado por alrededor de $250,000. Este conjunto de contratos incluye diseños para baños de acceso total que se espera que cuesten más de un millón de dólares por sitio. ¿Se puede confirmar que los baños de acceso total son baños separados y no implicarán destripar estos baños recientemente remodelados?

Hay contratos de diseño hasta servicios arquitectónicos de liquidación para dos sitios por un total de $394,000 y esquemas para ocho sitios por $251,800. Parece que habrá contratos de diseño hasta cierre para estos ocho sitios en el futuro. El costo total de los diez baños se estima en $16,35 millones.

G.7. Aprobación del Acuerdo de Mercado de Oliver

La Mesa Directa considerará la aprobación de un Memorando de Entendimiento con Oliver’s Market para oportunidades laborales competitivas e integradas con el Programa de Transición 18-22 de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa para apoyar la capacitación de habilidades vocacionales para estudiantes con discapacidades.

El costo para el distrito no está especificado.

Acuerdo

Se declara que SRCS asumirá todos los costos asociados con este acuerdo. SRCS pagará hasta seis estudiantes el salario mínimo por hasta cinco horas por día durante un máximo de cinco días por semana. Olivers Market, Montecito Center reembolsará un máximo de $46,642.50 para cubrir el salario mínimo de estos estudiantes.

SRTA celebra esta capacitación vocacional para nuestros estudiantes, al tiempo que garantiza que los empleados no serán desplazados por este programa.

G.8. Aprobación de Más allá de la Equidad en la Educación

Este contrato es con el Dr. Bay Jones para el trabajo de facilitación con la Mesa Directa en torno a las Prioridades Estratégicas.

Costo: $250 por hora con un máximo de $10,000.

Contrato

SRTA entiende que la misión y la visión son generales. SRCS se beneficiaría de prioridades más enfocadas con métricas claras, quizás con una duración más corta, para guiar el trabajo del distrito de una manera menos ambigua.

G.9. Enfoque integrado de Matemáticas 1P con fundamentos de Matemáticas 2P

Este curso de dos años cubrirá todos los estándares de Matemáticas 1 y se unirá a los estándares de Matemáticas 2 al final del segundo año. Los títulos para los dos años serán: Año 1: Enfoque integrado en Matemáticas 1P, Año 2: Enfoque integrado en Matemáticas 1P+ con Fundamentos de Matemáticas 2.

La intención es que este curso cumpla con 2 años de los requisitos de graduación de matemáticas de SRCS: Matemáticas 1 y 1 año más allá de Matemáticas 1.

Propuesta de curso

SRTA alienta la aprobación de este curso.

G.10. Modelado integrado de matemáticas 2P en nuestro mundo (MOW)

Las admisiones a la UC para estudiantes actuales de segundo año requieren Matemáticas 1 a Matemáticas 3 con calificaciones de C o mejores. SRCS apoya a los estudiantes que avanzan en matemáticas si tienen crédito de Matemáticas 1 (siempre que no reprueben). Este curso brinda a los estudiantes con una base más débil una mejor oportunidad de aprobar Matemáticas 2 que el curso tradicional. Está destinado a estudiantes que se articulan con un curso alternativo de Matemáticas 3, como Álgebra con aplicaciones financieras, Razonamiento estadístico en deportes o Estadística para la justicia social. Este curso no está destinado a estudiantes que deseen completar Matemáticas 3.

Propuesta de curso

SRTA alienta la aprobación de este curso. La implementación requerirá más trabajo para crear lecciones específicas. El equipo de redacción de la propuesta del curso solicitó financiación continua para suministros que permitieran que el curso fuera más práctico.

G.11. Aprobación de la propuesta del curso de Estudios Étnicos de la SGI

Este nuevo curso está diseñado para brindarles a los estudiantes la oportunidad de cumplir con un requisito de Estudios Étnicos y un requisito de ELA en el mismo año académico con instrucción en grupos pequeños.

Propuesta de curso

SRTA alienta la aprobación de este curso.

¿Hay también un curso de Estudios Étnicos de segundo año con honores en camino a la Mesa Directa directiva?

G.12. Aprobación del Representante Estudiantil ante la Mesa Directa de Educación para el año escolar 2024/2025

Ome Zuñiga es de la escuela secundaria Santa Rosa. Los asistentes habituales a la Mesa Directa reconocerán al Sr. Zúñiga.

Solicitud

Línea de tiempo

Preguntas de entrevista

SRTA se pregunta cuántos representantes de ASB pudieron ser parte de este proceso.

G.13. Descripción del puesto – Superintendente

La Mesa Directa de Educación considerará la aprobación de la descripción del puesto de Superintendente de Escuelas de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa.

Descripción

SRTA espera que podamos contratar a la persona adecuada para liderar a SRCS hacia adelante.

G.14 a G.21

Se espera que la pintura de todos los sitios lleve de dos a tres años. Estos ocho sitios se pintarán este verano por $2,982 millones de dólares. No se especifica cómo se eligieron estos sitios.

G.14. Aprobación del contrato de Pacific Contractors Group para el proyecto de pintura exterior de SRHS

Se incluye la retirada de árboles. La reparación de yeso será adicional.

Fondo 21 – $1,281,950

Acuerdo

Licitación

Resultados de la oferta

G.15. Aprobación del contrato de George E. Masker, Inc. para el proyecto de pintura exterior de la Primaria Proctor Terrace

Fondo 21 – $160,000

Contrato

Licitación

Resultados de la oferta

G.16. Aprobación del contrato de George E. Masker Inc para el proyecto de pintura exterior de Piner HS

Fondo 21 – $520,000

Contrato

Licitación

Resultados de la oferta

G.17. Aprobación del contrato de KBI Painting, Inc. para el proyecto de pintura exterior de Ridgway HS

Fondo 21 – $66,663

Contrato

Licitación

Resultados de la oferta

G.18. Aprobación del contrato de KBI Painting, Inc. para el proyecto de pintura exterior de María Carrillo HS

Fondo 21 – $436,715

Contrato

Licitación

Resultados de la oferta

G.19. Aprobación del contrato de KBI Painting, Inc. para el proyecto de pintura exterior de Herbert Slater MS

Fondo 21 – $223,208

Contrato

Licitación

Resultados de la oferta

G.20. Aprobación del contrato de George E. Masker, Inc. para el proyecto de pintura exterior de Hilliard Comstock MS

Fondo 21 – $150,000

Contrato

Licitación

Resultados de la oferta

G.21. Aprobación del contrato de George E. Master, Inc. para el proyecto de pintura exterior de la Primaria Albert Biella

Fondo 21 – $143,000

Contrato

Licitación

Resultados de la oferta

G.22. Aprobación de los miembros de liderazgo de Piner High School para viajar a Seattle, WA

Se solicita a la Mesa Directiva que apruebe el formulario de solicitud de excursión para que cuatro estudiantes de Piner High School y un asesor (maestro culinario) participen en la Conferencia Nacional de Liderazgo 2024 en Seattle, Washington, del 28 de junio al 3 de julio de 2024 para Ciencias de la Familia y el Consumidor. profesionales y estudiantes de todo el país.

Costo $9,621 que será cubierto por la subvención del CTEIG.

Carta de intención

Cronograma

Pedido

G.23. Aprobación del Boys and Girls Club de Sonoma-Marin para programas de aprendizaje ampliados

La Mesa Directa considerará la aprobación de un contrato para ofrecer programas de aprendizaje ampliados después de la escuela a aproximadamente 1,661 estudiantes en 12 sitios (9 de primaria, 2 de K-8 y 1 de secundaria) para el año escolar de instrucción 2024-2025. Los sitios participantes incluyen: Biella, Brook Hill, Luther Burbank, Helen Lehman, Lincoln, James Monroe, Steele Lane, Proctor Terrace, Hidden Valley, CCLA, Arts Charter y Comstock.

Los servicios adicionales incluidos en el costo total del contrato incluyen 2 semanas de programación para 350 estudiantes (1 semana durante las vacaciones de invierno y 1 semana durante las vacaciones de primavera) y 4 semanas de actividades durante el verano de 2025 para 1150 estudiantes.

Se prevé que el costo total será de $4,961,113, pero las cifras de inscripción potencial muestran $5,088,256.

Contrato

H.1. Aprobación de Actas

Acta del 8 de mayo de 2024,Documentos de apoyo 1,Documentos de apoyo 2

Acta del 15 de mayo de 2024,Presentación

SRCS tiene un presupuesto limitado. SRCS tiene mano de obra limitada. Es hora de perfeccionar nuestro enfoque y energías para establecer sistemas para implementar acciones esenciales identificadas para el distrito.

“¿Cómo puedo crear tiempo para las cosas más importantes en lugar de intentar hacer tantas cosas como sea posible?”

– Ángela Watson,Menos cosas, mejor: el coraje de centrarse en lo que más importa

J1. Temas de discusión futuros de la Mesa Directa directiva

Se anima a los miembros de SRTA a prepararse para los próximos puntos de la agenda.

  • Audiencias públicas del LCAP (6/12/24))
  • Audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto distrital 2024/2025 (6/12/24)

SRTA espera la programación futura de los siguientes elementos:

  • Cerrando oficialmente la Casa de Aprendizaje
  • Prueba MAP (solicitud de la Mesa Directa 8/23/23)

En una reunión, el hecho de que un cierto porcentaje de profesores de matemáticas e inglés hubieran dado este examen el año pasado fue presentado por SRCS como evidencia de que el examen es bueno, y los maestros apoyaron su realización. Esto no es lógico ni exacto. Se han descartado las preocupaciones legítimas que los profesores han compartido sobre esta evaluación. La reunión que los profesores mantuvieron con un representante del distrito el año pasado sobre posibilidades de evaluación alternativas parece no haber tenido ningún efecto.

Los datos longitudinales del CAASPP han identificado claramente preocupaciones sobre el desempeño de los estudiantes. Se podrían invertir mejor los esfuerzos actuales en abordar esas preocupaciones académicas, en lugar de recopilar más datos. Esto es especialmente frustrante cuando la evaluación MAP no se considera útil para los estudiantes o los profesores.

Gracias a los directores Medina y De La Cruz por solicitar más información sobre esta evaluación. Los miembros de SRTA esperan con interés este punto de la agenda.

  • Solicitud de revisión acelerada del material del estatuto de SRACS (retrasada)
  • Decisión de unificación/redistribución de distritos
  • Plan para el programa de apoyo a la vivienda del personal con los ingresos de Fir Ridge

Hasta que el distrito tome una decisión, los ingresos de la venta se quedan quietos y pierden valor a medida que el coste de la vivienda sigue aumentando. Iniciar un programa podría ayudar a la SRCS a atraer y retener personal. El potencial de los fondos disminuye con el paso del tiempo.

  • Política de voz estudiantil
  • ActualizaciónBEST Plus
    • Muchos miembros del personal no han recibido capacitación y no son conscientes de cómo se ve esto en la práctica.

J.4. Actualización de proyectos de instalaciones

La próxima reunión del Comité Asesor de Instalaciones ha sido reprogramada para el jueves 05/30/2024 a las 5:30 p.m. Si desea asistir, envíe un correo electrónico a Instalaciones ainstalaciones@srcs.k12.ca.us.

Etapa de planificación y próximos proyectos

Aulas de Kínder de Transición (TK) en todo el distrito para el verano de 2025.

El equipo de gestión de instalaciones y programas está sintetizando los comentarios del taller y formulando los próximos pasos para la modernización del aula.

Oficina del distrito y centro educativo La fase 3 de la mudanza está completa.

Vea arriba ocho proyectos de pintura exterior para este verano.

Actualizar

SRTA agradece esta información.

J.5. Acuerdo de asociación de vías de acceso a la universidad y la carrera (CCAP)

El Acuerdo de Asociación CCAP permitiría a los estudiantes de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa inscribirse en cursos de Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) ofrecidos en el campus de una escuela secundaria durante el horario escolar. Es importante enfatizar que los acuerdos CCAP no reducen los equivalentes de tiempo completo de los distritos escolares públicos y, por lo tanto, no afectan la asignación de secciones del sitio escolar. Esto significa explícitamente que los acuerdos CCAP protegen el empleo en educación K-12 y garantizan la protección de los FTE. Los estudiantes que aprueben con éxito un curso de inscripción dual obtendrán créditos tanto para la escuela secundaria como para la universidad. Los cursos SRJC están ponderados y tienen un GPA positivo para los estudiantes que aprueban los cursos con éxito.

La subvención para el acceso a la universidad y la carrera cubrirá los materiales educativos y los costos del plan de estudios asociados con los cursos CCAP ofrecidos a través de este acuerdo.

MdE CCAP

Recientemente se aseguró a la SRTA que la inscripción dual estaba en marcha lenta.

SRCS Board Meeting Agenda Analysis – 5/8/2024.

BOARD MEETING

Santa Rosa City Schools

May 8, 2024

4:00 p.m. – Closed Session 

6:00 p.m. – Open Session

Hybrid: Zoom / Santa Rosa City Hall Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) 

*** streamed ***

A live link will be posted on the SRCS website (link).

Board of Education / Video Board Meetings

Please take time to review the following abbreviated version of the agenda. Click here to see the entire agenda. It has live links on many items with more information. If you want to comment to the board about any upcoming items, email agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Please CC wearesrta@gmail.com on your email.

Closed Session Items: 

A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Public Employee Appointment/Employment (Position to be filled: Principal; Executive Director; Superintendent) 

B. 2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)

B. 3. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Dr. Vicki Zands ; SRTA/CSEA)

B.4. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Case name: In Re: Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Products Liability Litigation; 24CV-00520; 23CV-00397 )

In re: Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3047) | United States District Court, Northern District of California

This Complaint is filed on behalf of children who suffered personal injuries—and, in cases of death, the personal representatives of their estates (“Plaintiffs”)—due to their use of Defendants’ products and, where applicable, their parents, guardians, spouses, children, siblings, and close family members, who suffered loss of society or consortium and other injuries as a consequence of the harms to Plaintiffs (Meta, Snap, Byte Dance, TicTok and Google.)

The resulting ubiquity of Defendants’ products in the lives and palms of our kids, and the ensuing harm to them, is hard to overstate. Today, over a third of 13- to 17-year-old kids report using one of Defendants’ apps “almost constantly” and admit this is “too much.” Yet more than half of these kids report that they would struggle to cut back on their social media use. Instead of feeding coins into machines, kids are feeding Defendants’ platforms with an endless supply of attention, time, and data. 

B.5. Student Expulsions (Case No.: 2023/24-14 and 20)

C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)

C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month Santa Rosa Middle School and Hilliard Comstock Middle School)

James Monroe Elementary School

  • Beverly Santos Ramayo, Student of the Month 
  • Collette Howell, Classified Employee of the Month
  • Jamie Mariscal, Certificated Employee of the Month

Montgomery High School

  • Ryan Woodard and Valeria Reyes Osquera, Student of the Month
  • Devaughn Jenkins (Willie Jenkins), Classified Employee of the Month
  • Jim LaFrance, Certificated Employee of the Month 

A special invite goes out to the staff of JMES and MHS to attend this meeting to honor your own. 

D.6. Safety Report

Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item. 

D.7. Schools Plus Report

SRTA is grateful for the support of Schools Plus.

D.6. DELAC Report

E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items

SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.

Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices. 

Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.

Members are encouraged to share personal understandings of how these pillars are essential to improving the student experience with SRCS. There is appreciation that the last round of negotiations was productive. SRTA members expect to end this school year with a ratified new contract. This requires prompt resolution to remaining outstanding items. 

SRTA is celebrating agreements with SRCS on Article 8 (School Safety) as well as Articles 6, 9, and 11 and a conceptual agreement on student caps. We are hopeful that a Tentative Agreement can be reached this week so a new contract can be ratified before we go into summer break.

SRTA’s 4 Pillars:

Safe Schools for All 

Mental Health Support

Prevent Violence

Relevant and Engaging Schools

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

There is a clear system for honoring special days and months with resolutions. There is no system for encouraging action to back up these resolutions. Only a fraction of stakeholders tune into board meetings, and their hearing a resolution has little impact. 

SRCS has a limited budget. SRCS has limited manpower. It is time to hone our focus and energies to establish systems for implementing identified essential actions for the district. 

“How can I create time for the most important things instead of trying to do as many things as possible?”

Angela Watson, Fewer Things, Better: The Courage to Focus on What Matters Most

F.1. (Action) Resolution Recognizing National School Nurse Day

SRCS School Nurse Team. They are:

  • Nicholo Atup
  • Amanda Arend
  • Cheryl Closser
  • Heather Ginnever
  • Elizabeth Munns
  • Alison O’Herlihy
  • Jennifer Rodriguez 
  • Sangmo Witzman 

Resolution

Please take a moment to thank your school nurse for all they do! Next year we are starting SCOE take backs of medically fragile students. Our nurses wonder how this will be supported with only 1 district LVN and even utilizing staffing agencies is not enough to meet our current nursing needs. The district has no plans to add additional nurses to support these new students. Nurses also want staff serving these students CPR trained. 

F.2. (Action) Resolution Recognizing May as the Month of Better Hearing and Speech

SRCS Speech-Language Pathologists:

Tessa Bronner 
Guillaume Burel 
Amanda Call 
Macey Lomeli 
Peter Lounibos 
Anna Lundborg 
Jamie Mariscal 
Mark McLay 
Koa Morgan 
Jennifer Nevolo-Alwood 
Jill Pettit 
Nora Pike 
Patrick Pike 
Steven Schultz 
Angie Thompson 
Danielle Ullyott 
Taylor VanBebber 
Anna Weston

Resolution

Thank you to our SLPs for the work you do with our students. We are currently short staffed with regard to SLPs and have had to move to using telehealth online speech services with an outside vendor through a zoom like model at many of our sites. 

F.3. (Action) Resolution for Mental Health Awareness Month

Resolution

Mental Health Toolkit

Panorama Data has been shared with staff. What are the expectations for reviewing and using this data and the resources available on this platform? Without a clear vision and an implementation plan supported with time and training, these efforts reap far less impact than they could.

F.4. (Discussion) Safe Routes to Schools Program Update

Elementary programs: 2nd Grade Pedestrian Safety, 4th Grade Bike Basics, 5th Grade Mapping & Communication and Bike Rodeos.

Sites participating: CCLA, HCMS, HLES, JMES, PHS, HVES, PTES, SRCArts and SRFACS.

Wednesday May 22 from 10:30 – 12 there is a Zoom meeting for SRCS to give feedback to the Santa Rosa’ City Safe Routes to School Task Force.

Presentation

This program relies on a volunteer Champion Teacher at each site. This is not a sustainable model for running a program. If this program is worth having, it is worth supporting in a sustainable way with paid staffing.

F.5. (Discussion/Action) Parcel Tax Next Steps

Parcel taxes may be structured as a flat rate per parcel or on a square footage basis. There are exemptions available for certain populations and a maximum assessment can be set when square footage is used as the basis. 

Parcel taxes must pass by a 2/3 vote. Additionally, the funds may not be used for administrator salaries, and an oversight committee is required, similar to general obligation bonds. 

If the Board wishes to move forward with a potential parcel tax measure, additional polling would be recommended. Additionally, a resolution would need to be presented for consideration in June 2024 in order to meet election timelines.

A neighboring district recently passed a bond measure for which the priorities were clearly specified prior to the vote. How much of the parcel tax could be guaranteed to raise salaries to attract and retain the highly qualified staff our students deserve? It is much more difficult to support a Parcel Tax when all the details are left to be worked out later, when historically the decisions for bond spending are made lacking transparency. 

If a set percentage of the parcel tax would go to equitably raising CSEA 75 wages/benefits, and a set percentage would go to equitably raising SRTA wages/benefits, etc. it would be easier to garner significant support for these efforts.

F.6. (Action) Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators

This  declaration must be approved at a regularly scheduled public meeting before Limited Term Assignments and Emergency Permits are issued to certificated staff for the 2024-2025 school year.

Elementary  35 positions (10 Multiple Subject, 10 Single Subject, and 15 SpEd teachers.)

High 42 positions (5 Multiple Subject, 17 Single Subject, and 20 SpEd teachers.)

This is very confusing. The next item is for the layoff of 17 certificated teachers, while this item says we are in such high need of teachers we expect to hire non-fully qualified staff to meet the demand.

F.7. (Action) Final Recommendation for Reduction or Discontinuance of Certain Particular Kinds of Services for the 2024-25 School Year

Prior approved recommendations to reduce or discontinue current, certain particular kinds of services for the 2024-25 school year included:

Elementary

19.2 FTE Classroom Teachers

13 TOSAs

Secondary

10 FTE Middle School Classroom Teachers

22.15 High School Teachers

Other

14.3 Administrators

These positions were eliminated by board action to ‘right size’ our district.

Discontinuing PKS Feb 28

PKS March 13

This item states following the guidelines of the approved prior resolutions we have determined that at this point in time, 17.0 FTE classroom teachers and 8.3 FTE administrative positions are the final numbers recommended for reduction or discontinuance. The resolution includes names of people being released. The 8.3 FTE Admin is actually 6 FTE (see below.) 

LIST OF CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES

WHO SHALL RECEIVE FINAL LAYOFF NOTICES

1.   Aranda, Maria Theresa

2.   Briceno, Mark

3.   Cager Gayowski, Liovinia

4.   Carlos, Juana

5.   Carrillo Gomez, Maleni

6.   Garcia-Kohler, Lisette

7.   Hamilton, Kenneth

8.   Keller, Anna

9.   Lee, Isabelle

10.  Mangabay, Jasmine

11.  Miller, Abigail

12.  Montalvan, Angelica

13.  Prohoroff, Samuel

14.  Reed, Meredith

15.  Solari, Alexis

16.  Vera Mejia, Beartiz

17.  Wynn-Gould, Celia

Administrators:

1. Laura Hendrickson

2. Patricia Turner

3. Alexandra Dido

4. Isaac Murrillo Estrada

5. Ryan Thompson*

6. Tanya Pearson

7. Kathryn McLaughlin

8. Carolina Castro Ballard*

9. Kim Craven**

10.  Johanna Koehle**

 * Took another position in the district

** Has another position in the district

Resolution

This item is listed as Particular Kinds of Services, but the resolution is for particular employees, not positions. There were nearly 79 positions that were eliminated by board action in February and March. Which of those positions are actually eliminated? 

SRCS sent RIF notifications to 71 certificated employees. To date the district has rescinded all but the above 17 of these. This over notification of 54 SRTA members caused a great deal of unnecessary chaos, extreme stress, and hard feelings. 

The district signed a settlement providing released SRTA members with 3 months of medical benefits for which we are grateful. 

Several of those notified rightly went and found jobs in other districts. Some of these have yet to notify SRCS of their resignations. This loss was preventable.

Those people who received RIF notices (that were not rescinded) are the first on the list to be rehired should an opening occur. This placement is done in order of seniority, offering positions that folks are credentialed for. 

SRTA feels the pain of our members impacted by this, and the pain of their students at their loss at our sites.

F.8. (Action) Resolution No. 2023-24-68 Reduction in Classified Work Force Involving California School Employees (CSEA) Chapter 75 for the 2024-24 School Year

This is for the elimination of 3.2 Classified FTE. Included in this list is the Child Care Supervisor Position. 

Resolution

SRCS provides childcare through the Boys and Girls club, supported by federal funding. SRCS also has run a fee for service childcare program. Childcare remains a crucial issue for Santa Rosa, per the Metro Chamber of Commerce. SRCS is uniquely situated to help provide necessary high quality childcare to families in our community. Recently the SRCS program has run at a deficit because they have undercharged for this service, failing to adjust their fees to cover rising costs. It is prudent to adjust the fees for this program. Does eliminating the Supervisor indicate eliminating the pay for service childcare program, putting a further burden on our community?

G. CONSENT ITEMS 

G.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions

Personnel Transactions

EdJoin shows a total of 107 current postings for 168 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 25 certificated openings (two more than the last meeting.) There are three certificated management openings (the same as the last meeting.) There are 107 current classified postings, and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.) Fifty-one of these positions are for assistants and paraprofessionals.

There is still an issue with EdJoin showing Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese openings within the SRCS search this month that are actually for St. Vincent DePaul School. 

SRTA bids farewell to two folks who are resigning at the end of this year. Brenda Johnson (RVMS), Margaret Scherfee (ALES), Rocio Miscio (EDSERV) leave us with a combined seventeen years of service. Thank you for all you did for our students. Know you will be missed.

Administrative movement includes Daryl Coryell appointed as Interim Principal of RVMS as of the end of April. Resignations include Timothy Zalunardo Executive Director of Educational Services who leaves us for SCOE, Superintendent Anna Trunnell who leaves us to be the new Superintendent of Galt Joint Union High School District, and 

Principal of Brook Hill Indy Monday who is moving to another district. They take thirty-six and a half years of institutional knowledge with them. SRCS Thanks them for their service, and wishes them well with their new endeavors.

There is one supervisory resignation for a School Based Therapist. 

This month’s changes to classified staff include two terminations, two releases, one new hire, eight resignations, and one retirement. A combined nearly 36 years of service and institutional knowledge leaves us with these changes. Thank you for your service. 

G.5. Approval of Contracts 

Summary

SS = Summer School program

#ProviderCostDescription
District
1Sonoma County Office of EducationNo Direct CostSOCE will provide fieldwork trainees to provide counseling to students. SCOE will provide onsite Supervisors for these trainees.
2Hewlett Packard$4,109Server support
4Wine Country Radio$4,500135 radio promotions for summer school across three stations from April 29 through May 17.
Charter
5Document Tracking Services$1,100Provide service to charter schools for their SARC, SSP, LCAP and other documents identified as needed.
Elementary
3Lawrence Hall of Science$1,20070 minute Parent/Student science night for 3rd to 6th grade ALPS students May 28
Secondary
6Jordan BellNo Direct CostSCOE will reimburse the $30,000 cost for PD around Ethnic Studies from May 8 to July 1.

Total value of contracts = $10,909.04

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

How does this Ethnic Studies PD work with the contract with Acosta? Were the instructional rounds beneficial in building capacity?

G.6. Approval of Contracts – Bond

#ContractorProjectAmountCost
District
2T & R CommunicationsData InstallationDO$20,000
3Golden State ElectricityPower installation for cubiclesDO$9,700
4CPICubicle InstallationDO$8,900
15TLCD ArchitectureDesign work for furniture standardsAll$3,824
16Bay Cities Fire ProtectionFire Flow TestingDO Warehouse$3,500
17CPIMoving ServicesDO$9,563
18CPICubicle Delivery & InstallationDO$18,240
Charter
6Brelje & RaceUnderground Utility Survey for new TK classroomCCLA$24,100
13Ninyo & MooreGeotechnical EvaluationCCLA$21,700
Elementary
1NorBay ConsultingHaz material InspectionHVES$4,040
5Brelje & RaceUnderground Utility Survey for new TK classroomHLES$16,800
7Brelje & RaceUnderground Utility Survey for new TK classroomALES$17,200
12Ninyo & MooreGeotechnical EvaluationHLES$21,300
14Ninyo & MooreGeotechnical EvaluationALES$17,400
Secondary
8HUR FlooringRefinish and Restripe Gym FloorPHS$52,359
9HUR FlooringRefinish and Restripe Gym FloorEAHS$50,324
10HUR FlooringRefinish and Restripe Gym FloorMCHS$51,128
11HUR FlooringRefinish and Restripe Gym FloorHCMS$43,038

Measure C = $1,429,818.90

Measure G = $443,252.18

Total = $393,046.06

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

G.7. Approval of Sonoma County Office of Education MOU for Mentoring Services Appa Health

May 17, 2024

Twelve week digital course for up to 70 secondary students at $720 per student plus $10,000 administrative fees . Includes virtual mentoring through the App.

Cost covered by SCOE. Expected to continue next year.

MOU

How are students identified for this program? When do students complete this course? 

G.8. Approval of 2023-2024 Unscheduled Management Salary Schedule

This retroactively provides the Superintendent with a 4.5% salary increase effective July 1, 2023, to match the raise given to all certificated personnel.

Salary Schedule for Unscheduled Management

H.1. Approval of Minutes

April 24, 2024 Minutes and Supporting Documents 

J1. Future Board Discussion Items

SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.

  • Governor’s May Revise (5/22/24)
  • Superintendent’s End of Year Report (5/22/24)
  • Third Interim Report (5/22/24)

The Financial Stabilization plan will be included with the first interim report next year.

  • Resolution Reaffirming support for LGBTQ+ Curriculum and Instruction (5/22/24)
  • LCAP Public Hearings (6/12/24)

What is the plan for including bargaining units in the development of this new three year plan?

  • Public Hearing on 2024/2025 District Budget (6/12/24)

SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:

  • Officially Closing Learning House
  • MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)

At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.

The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers. 

Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.

  • SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
  • Unification/Redistricting Decision
  • Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge

Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff. The potential of the funds diminishes as time passes.

  • Student Voice Policy
  • BEST Plus Update
    • Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.

J.4. School Site Reports

  1. JMES

SPSA

Video

  1. HCMS

SPSA

Video

J.5. Site Safety and Security Fencing

Fencing is estimated to be $200 per linear foot plus $1,500 per gate. 

One side of Lehman to separate it from the park is estimated to cost $56,900.

One side of Lincoln to separate it from the park is estimated to cost $127,000.

To secure elopers, fencing would be required on all sides.

Justification

When will we get a complete timeline and list of sites that will receive fencing? Will the entire campus be fenced in or only sides adjacent to public parks?

SRCS Board Meeting Agenda Analysis – 4/24/2024.

BOARD MEETING

Santa Rosa City Schools

April 24, 2024

4:00 p.m. – Closed Session 

6:00 p.m. – Open Session

Hybrid: Zom / Santa Rosa City Hall Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) 

*** streamed ***

A live link will be posted on the SRCS website (link).

Board of Education / Video Board Meetings

Please take time to review the following abbreviated version of the agenda. Click here to see the entire agenda. It has live links on many items with more information. If you want to comment to the board about any upcoming items, email agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Please CC wearesrta@gmail.com on your email.

Closed Session Items: 

A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Public Employee Appointment/Employment (Position to be filled: Superintendent) 

B. 2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)

B. 3. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release 

B. 4. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Dr. Vicki Zands ; SRTA/CSEA)

B.5. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Case name: SPSV – Parker/Phillips; 24CV-00520; 23CV-00397 )

B.4. Student Expulsions (Case No.: 2023/24-14 and 20)

C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)

C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month Santa Rosa Middle School and Hilliard Comstock Middle School)

Santa Rosa Middle School

  • Evelyn Ortiz Dominguez, Student of the Month 
  • Roya Moslem, Classified Employee of the Month
  • Katie-Lauren Dunbar, Certificated Employee of the Month

Hilliard Comstock Middle School

  • Karen Flores, Student of the Month
  • Cristina Arteaga Gutierrez, Classified Employee of the Month
  • Kwici Khamthee, Certificated Employee of the Month 

A special invite goes out to the staff of SRMS and HCMS to attend this meeting to honor your own. 

D.6. Safety Report

Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item. 

E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items

SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.

Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices. 

Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.

Members are encouraged to share personal understandings of how these pillars are essential to improving the student experience with SRCS. There is appreciation that the last round of negotiations was productive. SRTA members expect to end this school year with a ratified new contract. This requires prompt resolution to remaining outstanding items. 

SRTA is standing firm on our Four Pillars: 

Safe Schools for All

Our schools must be safe for all students and staff.  

  • Provide adequate trained security personnel at secondary sites.
  • Create a District Safety Committee. to adopt a comprehensive “School Safety Plan” and an “Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.”
  • Arrest and expel students that have weapons on our campuses.
  • Provide First aid equipment and walkie talkies to all staff
  • The District will provide a procedure for reporting alleged unsafe and unhealthy conditions to management.
  • Upon notification, the District shall eliminate or correct unsafe or hazardous working conditions

Mental Health Support

The mental health and social-emotional needs of students and staff must be cared for.

  • Decrease school counselors ratio
  • Limit School Psych caseload 
  • The District shall offer mental health and trauma support services to students who experience assault, battery, or who are witness to a traumatic event

Prevent Violence

Preventing violence before it occurs must be a focus for all schools.

  • The District shall provide professional development on a voluntary basis to unit members wishing training on how to subdue assaultive students, break up fights between students, and to use conflict intervention skills
  • Create and maintain a Site safety plan at each site to address the prevention of school and worksite crime and violence and that promotes safety, a positive school and worksite climate, has high standards of student conduct, contains school-wide expectations, and contains progressive discipline plans for student behavior.
  • The district will follow ed-code regarding discipline and suspension. 

Relevant and Engaging Schools

Schools must be relevant and engaging.  We must be able to attract and retain the best teachers to connect with students.

  • Reduce K classes to 26
  • Cap combo classes at 20 K-3 and 26 4th -6th
  • Increase salary to $6000 per cell in 24/25 with 4% increases in 25/26 and 27/28
  • Increase health care contribution to 100% for individuals, 65% for employee plus one and 55% for families with additional increases the following years. 
  • Increase pay for elementary Lead Teachers who keep students safe while site admin is absent 

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

There is a clear system for honoring special days and months with resolutions. There is no system for encouraging action to back up these resolutions. Only a fraction of stakeholders tune into board meetings, and their hearing a resolution has little impact. 

It is time to hone our focus and energies to establish systems for implementing identified essential actions for the district. 

F.1. (Action) Resolution for May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

There is a rich history and struggles of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the U.S. with significant contributions. There is acknowledgment of discriminatory laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act and the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII and ongoing challenges of racism. Despite adversity, this resolution celebrates AAPI Heritage Month, focusing on the theme of “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation” and the importance of recognizing and empowering AAPI contributions.

Resolution

Teacher Resources

F.2.  (Action) Resolution for Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024

Teachers shape the future by educating and inspiring students across various fields. Their role is crucial in molding young minds and fostering growth in our community. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s essential to recognize their dedication and the profound impact they have on individuals and society. Teachers serve as role models, imparting knowledge, guidance, and encouragement to students, ultimately shaping their paths and instilling a sense of dedication and possibility. Their influence extends far beyond the classroom, making them invaluable contributors to our collective future.

Resolution

F.3. (Action) Resolution for Classified School Employee Week May 19-25, 2024

These individuals play essential roles in the daily functioning of Santa Rosa City Schools, ensuring operations run smoothly and students receive necessary support. Amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have shown exceptional dedication in maintaining school safety, providing services, and supporting the educational community. Let’s express our gratitude to these dedicated employees for their commitment to our schools’ success.

Resolution

F.4. (Action) Resolution Recognizing Guest Teacher Appreciation in May 2024

Among our 329 Guest Teachers, many have served Santa Rosa City Schools for more than 25 years. Approximately 11% of them have been with us for over a decade. Some are retired teachers who return to support us. These educational heroes have covered nearly 12,000 classroom assignments, ensuring productive learning even on short notice. Despite the challenges of their role, they prioritize the educational needs of our students. Thank you to our Guest Teachers for being invaluable members of our educational team.

Resolution

F.5. (Discussion) Panorama Survey/YouthTruth Survey/Attendance/Discipline

SRCS utilizes two surveys to assess student and staff well-being: the Panorama Education Survey for social-emotional learning (SEL) and the YouthTruth Culture and Climate Survey for students, families, and staff.

The Panorama Survey, implemented since fall 2021, assesses student SEL and guides interventions through a strengths-based approach. It supports SRCS’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) by identifying students in need and informing Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions.

The YouthTruth survey, sponsored by Sonoma County Office of Education and community organizations, gathers anonymous feedback on engagement, relationships, and academic challenges. Since spring 2019, SRCS has used this data to enhance school experiences, inform the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and measure the efficacy of various actions.

Additionally, SRCS analyzes discipline and attendance data to inform decision-making on policies, programs, services, and budgets. This holistic approach aims to foster a deeper understanding of district-wide trends and support ongoing improvement efforts.

Presentation

Panorama data shows student self assessment of social-emotional health drops as age increases. Students identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native as well as EL and at risk for long term EL are far below other groups. 

Youth Truth data shows a consistent decrease in perception of feeling safe at school. 

Suspension data shows 6% of students have been suspended this year. 73% of those were only suspended once. One in seven American Indian and Alaska Native students (14%) has been suspended. The most common reasons for suspensions are physical injury and intoxication. In general, last year’s numbers were much higher, and this year’s rates are similar to the year before that.

27% of students are Chronically Absent, meaning they miss more than 10% of school days. American Indian and Alaska Native students are the most likely to miss more than 20% of school days. 

The presentation of this data is appreciated. Without the context of programs and systems in place, it all leads to questions of “Now what?” 

F.5. & 6. Public Hearing/(Action) Approval of Resolution No. 2023/24-35 Elementary District and No. 2023/24-36 High District to Establish/Increase SRCS Developer Fee Rates

Fee rate maximums are set by the state. The district can only charge what is justified by a study. Total fees are split 70% elementary and 30% secondary. Generally speaking, the State “matches” (roughly doubles) each dollar of developer fee money the District receives. To achieve the same “match” without developer fees, the District would need to rely on finding additional funding from other local sources, such as bonds. Developer fees for the last 3 years:

FY 2020-21 $ 2,188,961.32

FY 2021-22 $ 2,473,566.62

FY 2022-23 $ 2,517,819.05

(FY 2016-17 $   870,382)

Proposed change to fees:

feeResidentialCommercial
/SF20172024Change20172024Change
ES$2.44$2.74$0.30$0.39$0.59$0.20
HS$1.04$1.55$0.51$0.17$0.25$0.08

HS Resolution

ES Resolution

G. CONSENT ITEMS 

G.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions

Personnel Transactions

EdJoin shows a total of 101 current postings for 165 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 25 certificated openings (two more than the last meeting.) There are three certificated management openings (three less than the last meeting.) There are 80 current classified postings (sixty-four less than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.) Eighty of these positions are for assistants and paraprofessionals.

There is still an issue with EdJoin showing Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese openings within the SRCS search this month that are actually for St. Vincent DePaul School. 

SRTA bids farewell to two folks who are resigning at the end of this year. Morgan Vermeulen (RVMS) and Fan Wang (RVMS) leave us with a combined three years of service. Thank you for all you did for our students, and know you will be missed.

SRTA congratulates Duane Johnston who has retired after eleven years of service to our students. We wish you a splendid retirement!

Administrative resignations include John Kennedy (PHS), Katheryn McLaughlin (SRMS), and Tim Zalunardo (Director Ed Services.) They take thirty-six and a half years of institutional knowledge with them.

This month’s changes to classified staff include two hires, and two resignations. Thank you for your four years, eight months and fifteen days of service. 

G.5. Approval of Contracts 

Summary

SS = Summer School program

#ProviderCostDescription
District
1Sunbelt Staffing$41,000Replace contract for another provider to meet student SLP needs for unstaffed position
3Santa Rosa Plaza$2,100Posters for summer school in Santa Rosa Mall (ELOP funded)
Elementary
6Santa Rosa Junior College$1,633HVES to have SRJC staff member provide ASL tp students and families (SELPA funded)
7City of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks$27,203Summer services for 400 students
Secondary
2SDI Innovations$44,287SRHS for student planners for next year. (Title I funded)
4Jubilee Jumps$3,899PHS rental for Senior Day (ASB funded)
5Edia$3,000PHS end of year pilot for software for math practice and assessment – (district LCAP funded)
84Paws Inc.No Direct CostSRHS for Mental Health Day.

Total value of contracts = $123,122.22

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

There appears to be a change in reported contracts with the inclusion of ASB funded contracts, including the four contracts below.

What is the process for approving site specific contracts with district wide LCAP funds?

G.6. Approval of Contracts – Bond

#ContractorProjectAmountCost
District
2NorBay Consultingpre-demolition servicesDO$8,825
4Golden State ElectricityElectric workDO$2,975
5South Bay CommunicationsDoor ControlsDO$52,725
6FRC IncwaterproofingDO$10,013
8HY ArchitectsWarehouse and IT designDO$308,248
9Brelje & Raceassess property linesDO$18,460
Elementary
10Ross Recreationpurchase and install new play structureABES$346,984
Secondary
1Carducci Assoc.well designHSMS$64,000
3IncompliQSD/QSP InspectionMHS$20,700
7STRATA a/pdesign roof and exterior paintEAHS$1,040,142

Measure C = $1,429,818.90

Measure G = $443,252.18

Total = $1,873,071.08

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

The $1,040,142 contract with STRATA for EAHS is 27% of the projected construction contract cost of $3.8 million.

G.7. Approval of the Santa Rosa Golf and Country Contract for Elsie Allen Prom

May 17, 2024

Prom Tickets: $100.00 each (price includes meal, refreshments and venue rental)

200 students

ASB Funds: $17,472.84

Contract

G.8. Approval of the Blue Ridge Kitchen Contract for Montgomery High School Prom

May 4, 2024

Prom Tickets: $120.00 each (price includes meal, refreshments and venue rental)

400 students

ASB Funds: $22,952.50

Contract

G.9. Approval of the Events To The ‘T’ Inc. Contract for Maria Carrillo High School Prom

May 11, 2024

Prom Tickets: $117.00 each (price includes meal, refreshments and venue rental) $25 Bus Ticket

600 students

ASB Funds: $75,900

Contract

G.10. Approval of The Backdrop Contract for Santa Rosa High School Prom

May 4, 2024

Prom Tickets: $75.00 each 

Unstated number of  students

ASB Funds: $8,400 (venue only)

Contract

G.11. Approval of Hyatt Regency Contract for Piner High School Prom

May 4, 2024

Prom Tickets: $75.00 each (price includes meal, refreshments and venue rental) plus $5 parking per car

Unstated number of  students

ASB Funds: $8,000 

Contract

G.12. Approval of Resolution No. 2023/24-59, Lease-Leaseback Agreements for District Office & Education Center Central Receiving Warehouse

This Resolution approves the award of a contract to Arntz Builders, Inc. as the lease-leaseback contractor for the Project. At this time, the contracts authorize $5,000 for preconstruction services. Once GMP pricing is finalized, an amendment will be brought back for Board approval and/or ratification for construction costs.

Measure C: $3,800

Measure G: $1,200

Resolution

Site Lease

Facilities Lease

H.1. Approval of Minutes

April 10, 2024 Minutes and Supporting Documents 

April 17, 2024 Minutes and Supporting Documents 

J1. Future Board Discussion Items

SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.

  • Resolution recognizing May as Speech and Language Pathologists Month (5/8/24)
  • Resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month (5/8/24)
  • Resolution for School Nurse Day (5/8/24)
  • Safe Routes to Schools Update (5/8/24)
  • Parcel Tax  (5/8/24)

SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:

  • Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
  • Officially Closing Learning House
  • MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)

At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.

The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers. 

Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.

  • SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
  • Unification/Redistricting Decision
  • Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge

Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff. The potential of the funds diminishes as time passes.

  • Student Voice Policy
  • BEST Plus Update
    • Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.

J.4. Facilities Projects Update

Update

J.5. School Site Reports

  1. SRMS

SPSA

Video

  1. HCMS

SPSA

Video

J.6.  Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) Approval Letter: 2023-24 Second Interim

SCOE clarifies the need for a third interim report and the need for specified reductions in the budget. 

Letter

SRCS Board Meeting Agenda Analysis – 4/10/2024.

BOARD MEETING

Santa Rosa City Schools

April 10, 2024

4:30 p.m. – Closed Session 

6:00 p.m. – Open Session

Hybrid: Zom / Santa Rosa City Hall Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) 

*** streamed ***

A live link will be posted on the SRCS website (link).

Board of Education / Video Board Meetings

Please take time to review the following abbreviated version of the agenda. Click here to see the entire agenda. It has live links on many items with more information. If you want to comment to the board about any upcoming items, email agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Please CC wearesrta@gmail.com on your email.

Closed Session Items: 

A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)

B. 2. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Dr. Vicki Zands ; SRTA/CSEA)

B.3. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Number of potential cases: 1)

B.4. Student Expulsions (Case No.: 2023/24-17)

C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)

C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (Ridgway and Maria Carrillo High Schools)

Luther Burbank Elementary School:

  • Sophia Orellana, Student of the Month
  • Yurira Coria Mauricio, Classified Employee of the Month 
  • Guy Cottle, Certificated Employee of the Month

Santa Rosa High School:

  • Rodrigo Licea Cazares, Student of the Month
  • Dallas Johnson, Classified Employee of the Month
  • Emma Zavala, Certificated Employee of the Month

A special invite goes out to the staff of LBES and SRHS to attend this meeting to honor your own. 

D.6. Safety Report

Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item. 

D.7. Migrant Ed. Report

(This summary and attachments are from the agendized item that was skipped at a prior meeting.)

Focus on Academics Intervention with tutoring using SRCS teachers 

Elementary 

In person and virtually at home or The Boys & Girls Club  

Springboard 

Secondary 

SRHS Night School – 75% participation 

Cyber High with Targeted Support

AB1806: 130-credit for Graduation Option

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

Mini-Corps Program (SSU student tutors)

Adelante 6-12 Summer 2023 111 students

Goal:  40% of Ss ages 3-5 will attend 15 hours of school readiness

ELA Goal: 30 hours of tutoring during the school year 

Fall 2023-24 (ELA)  85 students participated

K-10 State and Regional Results: 10% 

K-8 SRCS District Results: 17% 

9-12 SRCS District Results: 4%

Goal: 20 hours of tutoring during the summer 

K-10 State and Regional Results: 17 & 20% 

K-5 SRCS District Results: 44% 

6-12 SRCS District Results: 36%

MATH Goal: 30 hours of tutoring during the school year 

Spring 2023-24 (Math)  68 students participated

K-10 State and Regional Results: 9% 

K-8 SRCS District Results: 30% 

9-12 SRCS District Results: 0%

Goal: 20 hours of tutoring during the summer 

K-10 State and Regional Results: 13 & 10% 

K-5 SRCS District Results: 43% 

6-12 SRCS District Results: 38%

Presentation (from prior agendized item)

Presentation (Spanish)  (from prior agendized item)

Is the Migrant Ed TOSA position being eliminated?

What metrics are used to evaluate the effectiveness of these measures? 

E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items

SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.

Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices. 

Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.

Members are encouraged to share personal understandings of how these pillars are essential to improving the student experience with SRCS. There is appreciation that the last round of negotiations was productive. SRTA members expect to end this school year with a ratified new contract. This requires prompt resolution to remaining outstanding items. 

SRTA is standing firm on our Four Pillars: 

Safe Schools for All

Our schools must be safe for all students and staff.  

  • Provide adequate trained security personnel at secondary sites.
  • Create a District Safety Committee. to adopt a comprehensive “School Safety Plan” and an “Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.”
  • Arrest and expel students that have weapons on our campuses.
  • Provide First aid equipment and walkie talkies to all staff
  • The District will provide a procedure for reporting alleged unsafe and unhealthy conditions to management.
  • Upon notification, the District shall eliminate or correct unsafe or hazardous working conditions

Mental Health Support

The mental health and social-emotional needs of students and staff must be cared for.

  • Decrease school counselors ratio
  • Limit School Psych caseload 
  • The District shall offer mental health and trauma support services to students who experience assault, battery, or who are witness to a traumatic event

Prevent Violence

Preventing violence before it occurs must be a focus for all schools.

  • The District shall provide professional development on a voluntary basis to unit members wishing training on how to subdue assaultive students, break up fights between students, and to use conflict intervention skills
  • Create and maintain a Site safety plan at each site to address the prevention of school and worksite crime and violence and that promotes safety, a positive school and worksite climate, has high standards of student conduct, contains school-wide expectations, and contains progressive discipline plans for student behavior.
  • The district will follow ed-code regarding discipline and suspension. 

Relevant and Engaging Schools

Schools must be relevant and engaging.  We must be able to attract and retain the best teachers to connect with students.

  • Reduce K classes to 26
  • Cap combo classes at 20 K-3 and 26 4th -6th
  • Increase salary to $6000 per cell in 24/25 with 4% increases in 25/26 and 27/28
  • Increase health care contribution to 100% for individuals, 65% for employee plus one and 55% for families with additional increases the following years. 
  • Increase pay for elementary Lead Teachers who keep students safe while site admin is absent 

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

F.1. (Action) Resolution in Support of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The Board will recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month with an official resolution reflecting the Board’s continued commitment to work within the community to effect change and communicate support for survivors  and encourages all faculty, staff, and students to increase their knowledge of the many types of sexual violence and promote an environment of mutual respect and dignity in and outside of their campuses.

Resolution

F.2. (Action) Resolution Celebrating Child Nutrition Services (CNS) Professionals week of April 29 through May 3, 2024

The District will celebrate School Food Hero Day on Friday, May 3, 2024. This is a chance to showcase the difference child nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria.  School Food Hero Day and School Nutrition Employee week provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in our school cafeterias. This resolution is for Santa Rosa City Schools Child Nutrition Services (CNS) Professionals for the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024.

Resolution

F.3. (Discussion) Update on Child Nutrition Services (CNS) Department

Goals for the CNS program:

  1. Hire and retain excellent staff. 
  2. Prepare and serve from scratch food that meets students’ needs and reflects the community we serve. 
  3. Invest in infrastructure to prepare and serve meals that meet students’ needs. (This is bond funded.)
  4. Nutrition Education and taste testing
  5. Increase farm-to-school agreements and the amount of food grown on or near campus.  

Presentation

Update

This report would benefit from including statistical evidence to demonstrate the progress of the department. In reviewing the personnel reports, CNS has hired seven people this year while having two retirements. There have been no resignations. They have also been able to promote two people within the department to lead positions. 

The report does not explain how the millions of dollars of new equipment will support the department in meeting their goals. 

There is also no information on how CNS will continue to feed students during the bond funded work at the District Office site.

Hopefully SRCS will include students at all levels in the meal planning and taste testing.  There is significant room for improvement in student satisfaction with meal choices and quality.

SRTA encourages the CNS leadership and the Board to visit sites often and eat the currently available meals with our students.

F.4.& 5 Public Hearing and Approval: SRCS District “Sunshine” Proposals for Contract Reopeners with CSEA for 2024-2027

The Board will conduct a legally-required Public Hearing on the proposed Santa Rosa City Schools District “Sunshine” proposal with the California School Employees Association Chapter 75 (CSEA 75) for contract re-openers for 2024-2027. SRCS and CSEA have both opened nine of the same articles of the contract. CSEA has opened an additional two and SRCS has opened an additional three, leaving three articles unopened for this round of negotiations.

Proposal

CSEA Openers

SRTA encourages a quick and productive resolution to bargaining impacting the workforce that keeps our schools functioning.

G. CONSENT ITEMS 

G.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions

Personnel Transactions

EdJoin shows a total of 96 current postings for 173 job vacancies for SRCS.There is still an issue with the Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese openings showing within the SRCS certificated search this month that are actually for St. Vincent DePaul School. There are 23 certificated openings (seven more than the last meeting.) There are six certificated management openings (three more than the last meeting.) There are 144 current classified postings (sixty-three more than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.) Seventy-eight of these positions are for assistants and paraprofessionals.

SRTA bids farewell to three folks who are resigning at the end of this year. Christopher Riske (PHS), Cassandra Slagle (CCLA) and James Hart (MCHS) leave us with a combined twenty-six and a half years of service. Thank you for all you did for our students, and know you will be missed.

SRTA congratulates Diane Redalia (SPSV), Timothy Christenson (PHS), Erick Roldan (MHS), Matthew McClellan (HSMS), Nicolas Mancillas (SRHS) Holly Toomians (ALES), Guy Cottle (LBES) and  Barbara Gay (HLES) who have announced their retirements at the end of this year. They have a combined one hundred sixty seven years of service to our students. We wish you a splendid retirement!

This month’s changes to classified staff include one new hire, one resignation and two retirements. Thank you for your forty and a half years of service. 

G.5. Approval of Contracts 

Summary

SS = Summer School program

#ProviderCostDescription
District
4Pyramid Educational Consultants$10,000This two day training is designed for educators of children on the autism spectrum encourages creativity and innovation on the teacher’s part and utilizes a broad spectrum of behavior analysis principles.
5San Joaquin County Office of Education (Codestack)$16,000This three year contract covers the two-way data exchange between SEIS, a student special education management platform maintained by SJCOE/Codestak, and Aeries.
Elementary
7Community MattersNo Direct CostThe Waking Up Courage Assembly is a powerful, student-centered experience that enlists, unites, and empowers students to take a stand and speak up when they see bullying and violence. For BHES on 4/18
Secondary
1Sonoma County Office Of EducationNo Direct CostA workgroup will curate and/or develop ethnic studies resources posted on a HUB. SCOE will pay $42,000 for this.
2Community Responsive EducationNo Direct CostFor a customized Ethnic Studies workshop specifically for Art teachers in the district. SCOE will pay $17,000 for this.
3Santa Rosa-Sonoma County NAACPNo Direct CostProvide a student panel for teacher development. The goal is to deepen awareness of Native American History and Activism and understand the intersectional needs of socio-economically impacted youth through Afro indigenous identities. SCOE will pay $500 for this.
6Cardea$2,500Up to two two-hour workshops for high school teachers on strategies for to support questionand answer sessions for students (How to Answer Sensitive Questions in the Sex Ed Classroom) and One, one-hour, Q&A webinar for current seniors.
8Career Technical Education Foundation Sonoma CountyNo Direct CostThe CTE Foundation (CTEF) was awarded an $1.1 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant to support EAHS. Initially, $337,383 grant was awarded to EAHS for Phase I. This Addendum is for Phase II of the grant (April – December 2024), which awards an additional $217,617 to EAHS.
9Rosa Buck$900Will teach SRMS students Krump, Hip Hop and freestyle dance in 1-hour sessions @$150/hour.
10Sonoma County Fair & Exposition, Inc.$2,590April 4th rental of Hall of Flowers for 8th grade Career Day.
11Sonoma County Office of EducationNo Direct CostSRCS will join a consortium for a K12 Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Round 6 Grant. The new SRCS pathway will provide students with relevant, rigorous learning experiences that incorporate Work-Based Learning (WBL), a pre-apprenticeship, and early college credit at Elsie Allen High School.

Total value of contracts = $31,990.00

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

What is the plan for ongoing support of Ethnic Studies in SRCS?

What does Phase II include for EAHS?

What was the overall cost for the 8th grade Career Day? Are there specific changes that will be made to the event for next year?

G.6. Approval of Contracts – Bond

#ContractorProjectAmountDescription
Charter
2HY ArchitectsCesar Chavez Language Academy TK Classrooms$1,171,600Architectural & Engineering Services for the TK Classroom/classroom project at Cesar Chavez Learning Academy.
15John StocksdaleSolar Array$18,100Project Inspection Services for the installation of the solar array at Cesar Chavez Language Academy
District
5CPISP-Suite 150$3,333 + $1,053Additional work required for set up of Stony Point Suite 150
10CPISP-Suite 105$12,348 + $3,899Moving HR from 211 Ridgway to 110 Stony Point Road, Suite 150
Elementary
1HY ArchitectsAbraham Lincoln ES TK Classrooms$398,800Architectural & Engineering Services for the TK Classroom project at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.
3HY ArchitectsHelen Lehman ES TK Classrooms$540,900Architectural & Engineering Services for the TK Classroom/classroom project at Helen Lehman Elementary School.
7Brelje & RaceAbraham Lincoln ES Fencing$8,500Survey Services for the Fencing Project at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
8Brelje & RaceHelen Lehman ES Fencing$4,800Survey Services for the Fencing Project at Helen Lehman Elementary School
9Quattrocchi Kwok ArchitectsHidden Valley ES MPR to Office Conversion$457,500Design services to convert the existing MPR to a new administration building, and convert the existing admin/office to new classrooms.
13John StocksdaleSolar Array$11,100Project Inspection Services for the installation of the solar array at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Secondary
4RGH Geotechnical ConsultantsMontgomery HS Classroom Building$35,130Geotechnical Construction Observation & Testing for the New Classroom Building at Montgomery High School
6Grassetti Environmental ConsultingMontgomery HS Classroom Building$1,080CEQA Consulting Services for the Montgomery High School New Classroom Building
11John StocksdaleSRMS Solar Array$14,100Project Inspection Services for the installation of the solar array at Santa Rosa Middle School
12John StocksdaleMHS Solar Array$22,100Project Inspection Services for the installation of the solar array at Montgomery High School
14John StocksdaleSRHS Solar Array$22,100Project Inspection Services for the installation of the solar array at Santa Rosa High School
16John StocksdalePHS Solar Array$24,100Project Inspection Services for the installation of the solar array at Piner High School
17John StocksdaleHSMS Solar Array$15,100Project Inspection Services for the installation of the solar array at Herbert Slater Middle School

Measure C = $1,338,010.59

Measure G = $1,427,631.76

Total = $2,765,642.35

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

G.7. Approval of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption for the Montgomery HS 2 Story Classroom Building Project

The Board will consider approval of the CEQA Notice of Exemption for the Montgomery HS 2 Story Classroom Building project.

CEQA Exemption

G.8.  Approval of School Services of California Contract

Approval of an agreement with School Services of California to assist in creating and facilitating a committee that will be charged with developing criteria and recommending school(s) for consolidation or closure. 

SSC proposes the process would encompass approximately seven two-hour Committee meetings as follows:

  1. Organizational Meeting – Discuss the purpose of the Committee and the roles of participants, District staff, and facilitators; and review proposed criteria and scoring methodology
  2. Demographic and Capacity Analysis – Present and review District demographic data and facilities capacity
  3. Facilities – Review school sites, including site information, proximity to other schools, age and condition, proposed or future improvements, etc.
  4. Educational and Student Support Services – Review academic metrics; program, course, and student support service offerings; educational alternatives; and educational status (e.g., educational specification, class loading, student-teacher ratios, etc.)
  5. Fiscal and Other Impacts – Present and review District fiscal considerations, transportation, options for displaced students, etc.
  6. Analysis and Prioritization – Analysis recap and overview, scoring, discussion of alternatives, and determination of Committee recommendations
  7. Draft Report Review – Review and seek input on the draft report

$59,700

Contract

SRTA Members of the BAC requested that clear criteria be specified before considering sites for consolidation or closure. This contract could provide this structure. 

G.9.  Approval of Save Your Six Proposal 

Title VI  was enacted as part of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. 

SRCS has identified the importance of implementing and sustaining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Save Your Six Title VI Schools and District Training is for educators and administrators who aim to ensure an inclusive, equitable, and Title VI compliant learning environment for all students. SRCS will offer two (2) half-day professional development sessions on April 12 and May 17 to elementary, middle, and high school administrators and district office administrators. 

Proposal

G.10. Approval of Hannah Long Design Agreement

The Board will consider approval of the contract with Hannah Long Designs to provide website development and design expertise in facilitating the migration of the district’s website to the Finalsite platform.

$6,700 Title IV

Agreement

SRTA Members wonder if further support can be provided to facilitate sites being able to fully utilize the Finalsite platform for school websites.

H.1. Approval of Minutes

March 27, 2024 Minutes (actually only the supporting documents.)

J1. Future Board Discussion Items

SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.

  • Developer Fee Justification Study (3/27/24 4/10/24 4/24/24)
  • Panorama/YouthTruth/Attendance/Discipline Data (4/24/24)
  • Resolution for May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (4/24/24)
  • Resolution for Classified School Employee Week (4/24/24)
  • Resolution for Teacher Appreciation Week (4/24/24)
  • Resolution for Guest Teacher Appreciation (4/24/24)

SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:

  • Alternative Education Update (4/10/24)
  • A-G Math Waiver Decision 

SRTA members are hearing that the implementation around the new A-G waiver decision is being stalled and will be returned to the board for reconsideration. Sites need time to communicate with students and families, adjust course requests and change schedules. This impacts the master schedules, which impacts staffing. Delaying this is putting an undue burden on students and site staff. 

There was a complete report from the committee, and their recommendations appear to not be enough. No one will serve on future committees if it becomes commonplace to ignore the work done on committees.

  • Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
  • Officially Closing Learning House
  • MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)

At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.

The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers. 

Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.

  • Parcel Tax

When will the board officially make a public decision about a Parcel Tax? 

  • SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
  • Unification/Redistricting Decision
  • Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge

Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.

  • Student Voice Policy
  • BEST Plus Update
    • Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.

J.4. Williams Settlement Quarterly Report

This report says of five facilities complaints that were received, three were resolved. 

Report

J.5. School Site Reports

  1. LBES

SPSA

Video

  1. SRHS

SPSA

Video

SRCS Board Meeting Agenda Analysis – 3/27/2024.

BOARD MEETING

Santa Rosa City Schools

March 27, 2024

4:00 p.m. – Closed Session 

6:00 p.m. – Open Session

Hybrid: Zoom / Santa Rosa City Hall Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) 

*** streamed ***

A live link will be posted on the SRCS website (link).

Board of Education / Video Board Meetings

Please take time to review the following abbreviated version of the agenda. Click here to see the entire agenda. It has live links on many items with more information. If you want to comment to the board about any upcoming items, email agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Please CC wearesrta@gmail.com on your email.

Closed Session Items: 

A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)

B. 2. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Dr. Vicki Zands ; SRTA/CSEA)

B.3. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Case: 24CV-00397; 23CV-00520)

B.4. Student Expulsions (Case No.: 2023/24-18)

C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)

C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (Ridgway and Maria Carrillo High Schools)

Ridgway High School:

  • David Trejo, Student of the Month
  • Berenice Flores Camacho, Classified Employee of the Month 
  • Heidi Pedrazzetti, Certificated Employee of the Month

Maria Carrillo High School

  • Justin Sullivan, Student of the Month
  • Ann Janes, Classified Employee of the Month
  • Jordan Henry, Certificated Employee of the Month

A special invite goes out to the staff of RHS and MCHS to attend this meeting to honor your own. 

D.6. Safety Report

Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item. 

E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items

SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.

Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices. 

Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

F.1. (Action) Resolution Designating April as School Library Month

School Library Month celebrates the pivotal role of school libraries in fostering growth, knowledge, and lifelong learning within our communities. They provide diverse resources catering to individual needs, interests, and abilities, encouraging collaboration and access to both print and digital materials. Serving as hubs for community building, school libraries are integral to campus life. Ongoing efforts to enhance library services, outlined in a yet to be shared strategic plan, underscore their significance. Recognizing the dedication of library staff honors their positive influence on students and underscores the commitment to nurturing thriving library spaces within schools.

Resolution

If we truly value our libraries…

They would be staffed with highly qualified teacher librarians, and sufficient support positions. 

The Library Strategic Plan, begun in 2020 would be complete, published, and implementation would be underway. (It does not show in a search of board minutes or on the district website.)

Secure and sufficient funding for campus libraries would be equitably established. 

F.2. (Action) Resolution Supporting a Ceasefire in Gaza and Promoting Inclusive Education

The resolution highlights the commitment to fostering a safe and respectful learning environment, addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, protecting students’ rights to express views on international issues, supporting diverse perspectives, and communicating this commitment to relevant stakeholders.

Resolution

SRTA members appreciate the board’s support for making space in our classrooms for balanced and informative discussions on international conflicts, respecting diverse perspectives, and fostering critical thinking. 

It is hoped that the communication of this resolution will be the first task within the new communication efforts of the district.

F.3. (Discussion) Communications Strategic Plan

This District Communications Strategic Plan includes a three-year integrated district communication strategy that identifies areas of immediate need and areas of growth.  A full work plan of the goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics outlined in the District Communications Strategic Plan will include timelines, resources, and evaluation measures associated with each tactic.

The board approved a $37,250 contract with Sounding Board Marketing & Communications in August.

Presentation 

Objective 1: Increase Representation of Student and Staff Voices  (Hearts and Minds Campaign)

Objective 2: Expand Communication Accessibility for Families without Electronic Means (targeted outreach)

Objective 3: Implement Consistent and Proactive Communication Practices Across School Sites (develop best practices and protocols)

Objective 4: Strengthen Crisis Communication Protocols 

Objective 5: Improve Communication Channels and Customer Service for All Audiences (tailor messages for target audiences, Consider email policies and practices to reduce the volume and reliance of email as a communication method)

Objective 6: AddressInformation Gaps for Employees (ongoing committee)

Objective 7: Improve Transparency and Communication of Committees and Student Group Activities

Objective 8: Increase Communication Office’s Capacity to Provide Proactive District Communications and Increased Media Engagement and Coverage of Positive District Stories 

Three Year Plan  SRCS District’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) are analyzed from a communications and public relations perspective, based on stakeholder feedback. 

Challenges noted include:

School Safety and Lack of Information

Negative Perceptions and Misconceptions about Schools

Diversity in Hiring

Educational Programs and Equity

Communication Challenges

 Employee Compensation and Retention

Cumbersome Administrative Processes and Implementation Gaps

Safety Concerns

Financial and Enrollment Concerns

Detailed results from surveys are included. 

The full workplan of these goals, objectives, strategies and tactics includes timelines, resources and evaluation measures associated with each tactic is not included.

Three Year Plan (Spanish)

Communication has been a long time concern. SRTA members appreciate the district addressing this, and facilitating a three year plan. The SWOT is refreshingly reality based. There is an up hill climb to address these challenges.

Training on protocols is not the only necessity for site level implantation. There is a need to go beyond clear expectations that are monitored with appropriate personnel and time. This is an opportunity for SRCS to establish a narrower, clear focus. For best results, something else needs to be removed from the list of expectations to make room for this valuable effort.

Full implementation must include a transparent process for utilizing and communicating impact from information collected during meetings and committees to help overcome the opting out of stakeholders due to not feeling any impact from their efforts.

Bargaining Units will maintain their rights to choose representation for meetings and on committees. Rotating members can lead to a lack of historical knowledge and failure to establish voices that are comfortable broaching difficult conversations. 

The need to establish clear protocols for when meetings and committees are paid and when they are volunteer remains. 

The district website presence is called out as a place for potential improvement. Implementation of new site websites with the switch of providers has not been smooth, with a need for an agreement about remuneration being required before folks invest any more time into this.

F.4. (Discussion) Expanded and Extracurricular Interventions Report

Credit Recovery and Summer 2024 programming (utilizing monies from the following resources: SPED, ELOG, ELOP and Title I):

  • High School Credit Recovery* ($533,509)
  • K-6 Academy/Boys & Girls Club* ($1,340,112)
  • Migrant Education Summer Program ($24,350)
  • EXCEL for Youth* ($181,393)
  • Mike Hauser Academy ($61,175)
  • Extended School Year (ESY) ($540,780)
  • Mariachi and Art Camp ($61,000)
  • LandPaths* ($114,032)
  • MathLab & Middle Grades STEM Camps* ($98,440)
  • SR City Rec & Parks (Recreation Sensation)*  ($32,203)
  • Newcomer High School Summer Program* ($13,729)
  • Central Budget ($193,149)

Projected Cost: $3,193,872

Presentation

The after school care is stated to have more than doubled since last year. Can this exceptional growth be elaborated on? What has allowed this program to grow at such a rate?

The high school Credit Recovery program is benefitting 363 students. School Site Copy of Extended Day Credit Recovery FTE states the program is to assist seniors graduating in June of 2024, but the program was extended to all high school students. How was that communicated to relevant stakeholders? What proportion of qualifying students are being served by the programs?

The offering of extensive summer programs by SRCS have been underway for several years. Where are the results of the metrics that are utilized to evaluate the various offerings? 

What efforts are expected to get the message out about all the offerings for this summer? How will efforts be made for our families that are not tech connected?

F.5. (Action) Acceptance of the 2022-2023 Independent Audit Report

It is noteworthy that again, like in 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22, the 2022-23 Audit had zero findings, exceptions, or other corrective actions.

Audit

SRTA members strongly support improvements to our classified siblings working conditions and compensation. Their work is absolutely essential to our schools and district.

F.6. (Action) Approval of MOU 2024/25 #2 reached with SRCS and CSEA 75 Regarding the Student Safety Advisor Job Description

This memorandum allows the members of the Student Advisor and Campus Supervisor classifications to reclassify to the Student Safety Advisor classification effective July 1, 2024. 

The Student Safety Advisor will be placed on Range 24 of the CSEA 75 Salary Schedule. Currently Campus Supervisors are listed on EdJoin as a school year employee (9 month) at Range 14 ($18.79 per hour.)  This change results in a starting salary of $24.66 as a ten month employee. 

New Student Safety Advisor Job Description  

Old Student Advisor Job Description

Old Campus Supervisor Job Description

Classified Salary Schedule

MOU

SRTA appreciates the impact this almost $6 per hour will make in the ability to attract and retain additional adults to help supervise our campuses. The care to the current employees in these positions’ choices is also appreciated, with a guarantee of at least a 10% raise if they choose reclassification.

F.7. (Discussion) Potential Renaming of James Monroe Elementary School and Rincon Valley Middle School

Per the request of the Santa Rosa City Schools’ Board President, the names of James Monroe Elementary School and Rincon Valley Middle School are being brought forward to the Board for possible renaming.

Board Policy

Administrative Regulation

SRTA recalls a lively response from the Monroe community in opposition to renaming, and wonders why this is being brought up again.

One commenter honored Carole Ellis upon her passing and suggested potentially naming a site after her. Not all comments are so taken to heart to merit a board discussion. 

Where do Facilities Naming Community Advisory Committees fit into this discussion? 

G. CONSENT ITEMS 

G.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions

Personnel Transactions

EdJoin shows a total of 103 current postings for job vacancies for SRCS. There is an issue with the Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese openings showing within the SRCS certificated search this month. There are 16 certificated openings (eleven more than the last meeting.) There are three certificated management openings (one more than the last meeting.) There are 81 current classified postings (nine more than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.) 

SRTA welcomes one new certificated hire: Olyvia-Jill Schaefer (ALES.) This brings this year’s certificated hires to 140. That is nearly 15% of our certificated workforce. 

SRTA bids farewell to six folks who are resigning at the end of this year: Susan LaMacchia (CCLA), Amanda Steele (SRCAS), Russell Fletcher (T&L), Mary Philo (SRCAS), Brenda Smith (LBES) and Samuel Wolffe (ALES) who leave us with a combined nine years of service. Thank you for all you did for our students, and know you will be missed.

SRTA congratulates Susan Fries (ABES), Julie Segura (HLES), Cynthia Spigarelli (LBES) and Patricia Campbell (HSMS) who have announced their retirements at the end of this year. They have a combined one hundred two years of service to our students. We wish you a splendid time in retirement!

Summer School Positions are open. 

This month’s changes to classified staff include three new hires, two rehires, one resignation and one retirement. Kathleen Putnam is retiring as a Payroll tech after fourteen years with the district.

G.5. Approval of Contracts 

Summary

SS = Summer School program

#ProviderCostDescription
Charter
7Joe Culpepper$20,625Magic and Juggling classes for students at FACS
District
4Maxim Health Services$480,000additional contract to cover unfilled classified SPED assistants, bringing contract to $1,300,000.
5Inspire Behavioral Services$460,000additional contract to cover unfilled classified moderate/severe SPED assistants, bringing contract to $4,260,000.
6Western Governors UniversityNo Direct Costfor teacher candidates
9North Coast School of Education (Sonoma County Office of Education)$15,000additional 272 hours of mentoring for 16 new teachers candidates/interns at $55/hour
12Boys & Girls Club – Sonoma-Marin$635,200SS for a total of 1150 students: K-6 Summer Academy at ALES and BHES (200 students x 2 sites = 400 students); EXCEL for Youth at Arts Charter (300 students); Middle Grades STEM Camp at PHS (210 students); Boost at CCLA (140 students); Arts Charter Boost (100 students).
14Sonoma State University (SSU) School of Extended Education$168,000SS EXCEL for 300 3rd-7th grade students
15Luther Burbank Center for the Arts$58,000SS Mariachi Camp for 300 K-12th graders
16Baylor UniversityNo Direct Costfor teacher interns/student teachers
18Santa Rosa Violence Prevention PartnershipNo Direct CostSupport services for at risk students and families
19City of Santa Rosa / Guiding People Successfully ProgramNo Direct Costproactive and responsive support to families and students of promise
Elementary
2UCSF Children’s Communication CenterNo Direct CostFree hearing screenings for LELA students
13LandPaths$100,800SS six week long outdoor camps for 240 6-13 year olds
17Sonoma County Office Of EducationNo Direct CostUDL PD for ABES Staff
20Springboard Collaborative$264,000SS Early Literacy program for 400 K-4th grade students
Secondary
3Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (PPMM)No Direct Cost3.5 hours of sex ed curriculum for 3,600 seniors
8North Bay Trades Introduction ProgramNo Direct Cost(3) 5 hour Sat sessions of Trades Women Inc construction camp for 15 students in 11th or 12th grade
10North Coast School of Education (Sonoma County Office of Education)$2,30020 hours of admin coaching/mentoring at $115/hour
11Santa Rosa Metro Chamber / Mike Hauser AcademyNo Direct CostSS for up to 100 rising 9th graders

Total value of contracts = $2,213,925

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

SRCS is under contract for $5,360,000 to provide aides for unfilled positions to serve our students with disabilities. 

Is EXCEL provided by SSU or by the Boys and Girls Club? 

Will the sex ed program be provided to all high school seniors? How will that be implemented? 

G.6. Approval of Contracts – Bond

Measure C = $811,647.76

Measure G = $15,832.12

Total = $827,479.88

#ProviderCostDescription
1Greystone West Co. $9,830Construction management of SRHS softball scoreboard
2Crawford and Assoc.$188,949Testing and inspection services for new MHS building
3Coordinated Project Installations Inc. $12,700Installation of cubicles at Stony Point
4T & R Communications$20,000Install data fiber at Stony Point
5Heavenly Greens$482,734Landscape turf for curb appeal at MCHS
6QKA$50,000Schematic design for all access restroom at HSMS
7QKA$30,000Schematic design for all access restroom at MHS
8South Bay Communications$33,2874 Point of Entry device installations at Stony Point

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

The SRHS softball scoreboard is now at a cost of $182,091. 

Is the landscape turf the first priority for the spending of half a million dollars at MCHS?

Is this another restroom at MHS, besides the restroom remodels of last summer, or a redo of those?

There is an agreement in an attached contract that reads:

Consultant’s employees will have no contact or interaction with District pupils outside of the immediate supervision and control of the pupil’s parent or guardian or a school employee. Accordingly, the fingerprinting and criminal background investigation requirements of Education Code section 45125.1 shall not apply to Consultant’s services under this Agreement. 

If this is the case, why can we not allow volunteers who have no contact or interaction with students outside of the immediate supervision and control of school employees to forgo the cumbersome Be a Mentor process?

G.7. Approval of Annual Update to the HTS Transportation Plan in order to qualify for 60% reimbursement

The original transportation plans were approved on March 29, 2023. This is the first year that an annual update is required. The plans must be reviewed and updated each year prior to April 1st. There are no changes included in the plans, aside from the estimated costs for prior year, which determines the following year’s funding. 

HS Transportation Plan ($1,770,226 expected)

ES Transportation Plan ($4,198,102 expected)

G.8.  Approval of Contract for Science for All

Dr. Bryan Brown, Stanford professor of Science Education, to provide professional learning to 40 secondary middle school and high school science teachers and teacher residents. 

$5,500

Contract

What is the process for deciding on PD for teachers? Did the Science steering committee ask for this PD, and this presenter?

How will the classroom observations measure discourse? 

G.9.  Approval of Proposed Job Description for Lifeguard

The proposed job description for the seasonal/hourly Lifeguard position is designed to create a position that provides safety and security to the swim teams of Santa Rosa City Schools when the facilities we use do not provide the service. 

$20/hour

Job Description

G.10. Approval of Resolution to Join School Project for Utility Rate Reduction (SPURR)

Resolution

JPA Agreement

H.1. Approval of Minutes

Regular Meeting Minutes

Supporting Docs- Closed Session Release and possible reassignment of six certificated administrators

Doc shared during Public Comment

Supporting Docs- Open Session

J1. Future Board Discussion Items

SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.

  • Developer Fee Justification Study (3/27/24 4/10/24)
  • Alternative Education Update (4/10/24)
  • Resolution in Support of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (4/10/24)

SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:

  • Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
  • Officially Closing Learning House
  • MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)

At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.

The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers. 

Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.

  • Parcel Tax

When will the board officially make a public decision about a Parcel Tax? 

  • A-G Program Decision
  • SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
  • Unification/Redistricting Decision
  • Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge

Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting and losing value as the cost of housing continues to rise. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.

  • Student Voice Policy
  • BEST Plus Update
    • Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.

J.4. Facilities Projects Update 

  • Facility advisory Committee 3/28 at 5:30 reach out to facilities@srcs.k12.ca.us if interested in attending.
  • DO portable demolition begun, more movement to Stony Point campus, working on proposals for warehouse project.
  • MHS ground breaking scheduled for April 10
  • SRHS softball scoreboard progress
  • SRHS, CCLA and BHES finishing HVAC
  • Soal Array activity at HVES, LELA and RVMS and nearing completion at ABES, JMES and EAHS. Approval for HSMS to proceed.
  • 2024 Roof/HVAC for RVMS, LBES and HLES set for this summer.
  • Exterior painting will also occur during this summer’s roofing and HVAC projects at Luther Burbank ES, Helen Lehman ES, and Rincon Valley MS, as well as at Montgomery HS. 
  • Proposal pending for wells at RVMS and HSMS.
  • MCHS turf project expected to be completed before June.
  • All access restrooms at MHS and HSMS in planning stages.

Update

J.5.  SCOE School Visitation Quarterly Report

No visits or reviews were conducted this quarter.

Report

J.6. School Site Reports

SCOE accepted the districts second interim report and has provided a strong recommendation to identify specific reductions to be able to afford negotiated increases in order to remain fiscally solvent. 

Report

J.7. School Site Reports

To provide the Board and the community with an update on the school site’s goals, key data points, and progress.

  1. Ridgway High School

SPSA_RHS

Video

  1. Hidden Valley Elementary School

SPSA_MCHS

Video

SRCS Board Meeting Agenda Analysis – 3/13/2024.

BOARD MEETING

Santa Rosa City Schools

March 13, 2024

4:30 p.m. – Closed Session 

6:00 p.m. – Open Session

Hybrid: Zoom / Santa Rosa City Hall Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) 

*** streamed ***

A live link will be posted on the SRCS website (link).

Board of Education / Video Board Meetings

Please take time to review the following abbreviated version of the agenda. Click here to see the entire agenda. It has live links on many items with more information. If you want to comment to the board about any upcoming items, email agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Please CC wearesrta@gmail.com on your email.

Closed Session Items: 

A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)

B.2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

B. 3. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Dr. Vicki Zands ; SRTA/CSEA)

B.4. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Case: 24CV-00520; 23CV-00397; #2024010111)

B.5. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation  (Number of potential cases: 2)

C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)

C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (Helen Lehman Elementary and Hidden Valley Elementary)

Helen Lehman Elementary School

  • Morassa Pea, Student of the Month
  • Ashley Gerhardt, Classified Employee of the Month 
  • Mary Taylor Kleinman, Certificated Employee of the Month 

Hidden Valley Elementary School

  • Kallye Walker, Student of the Month
  • Josh Hall, Classified Employee of the Month 
  • Kelly Wood, Certificated Employee of the Month 

A special invite goes out to the staff of HLES and HVES to attend this meeting to honor your own. 

D.6. Safety Report

Recently, public comments have been welcome during this item. 

D.7. Migrant Education Report

Focus on Academics Intervention with tutoring using SRCS teachers 

Elementary 

In person and virtually at home or The Boys & Girls Club  

Springboard 

Secondary 

SRHS Night School – 75% participation 

Cyber High with Targeted Support

AB1806: 130-credit for Graduation Option

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

Mini-Corps Program (SSU student tutors)

Adelante 6-12 Summer 2023 111 students

Goal:  40% of Ss ages 3-5 will attend 15 hours of school readiness

ELA Goal: 30 hours of tutoring during the school year 

Fall 2023-24 (ELA)  85 students participated

K-10 State and Regional Results: 10% 

K-8 SRCS District Results: 17% 

9-12 SRCS District Results: 4%

Goal: 20 hours of tutoring during the summer 

K-10 State and Regional Results: 17 & 20% 

K-5 SRCS District Results: 44% 

6-12 SRCS District Results: 36%

MATH Goal: 30 hours of tutoring during the school year 

Spring 2023-24 (Math)  68 students participated

K-10 State and Regional Results: 9% 

K-8 SRCS District Results: 30% 

9-12 SRCS District Results: 0%

Goal: 20 hours of tutoring during the summer 

K-10 State and Regional Results: 13 & 10% 

K-5 SRCS District Results: 43% 

6-12 SRCS District Results: 38%

Presentation

Presentation (Spanish)

Is this TOSA position being eliminated? 

E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items

SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.

Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices. 

Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

F.1. (Discussion) MTSS Intervention Counselor Update

The high school MTSS Intervention Counselor position started during the 2020-2021 school year and is currently funded through the district’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The MTSS Intervention Counselors provide targeted support and interventions for identified students in collaboration with school counselors, teachers, administrators, and staff. Each comprehensive high school has a .8 FTE dedicated MTSS Intervention Counselor at their site and a .6 FTE MTSS Intervention Counselor at RHS. This year, the position expanded to include .5 FTE at each middle school. 

Intervention techniques listed include 

Tier 2 Teams • Student Study Teams • Peer Counseling • Focused Student Study Sessions • After School Groups • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Lesson Development Delivery and Support • 504 Plan Meeting Coordination and Facilitation • Safe School Ambassadors

Reflection and Next Steps:

Utilize data to identify needs and high-impact practices for continuous systemic improvement. • Explore an integrated approach of alternative interventions for students. • Continue collaboration to develop additional systems and structures that support a coherent approach to the work. 

Update

Are all the listed interventions available at all sites? Are these interventions the sole responsibility of the MTSS counselors? 

What structure will be utilized for the next steps? 

What metrics demonstrate the vital work of this team?

Is it expected that MTSS Counselors will continue at these levels? If not, how will targeted support be provided?

F.2. (Action) Approval of 2023-24 Second Interim Budget Report

Updates to the budget include an increase of $2.3 million in income and $4.5 million dollars in expenses. Nearly $2.5 million of that is in additional expenses for Special Education. 

The three year plan shows the need for $26 million in cuts for 25-26 which have not yet been identified.

The inclusion of publicly available proposals with the SRTA Bargaining Unit  is recommended best practice and differs from past practice.

This report is submitted as qualified, stating that the district may not meet its obligations for this year and the next two years.  This requires the district to create a less involved third interim report. 

Presentation

Report

The report shows that SRCS expects to be funded for 500 fewer students next year. While understanding that SRCS must reduce expenses, eliminating 67 certificated positions at a rate of 1 position for the loss of 7.5 students raises many questions.

SRTA members are concerned with the ever growing proportion of the budget that is being utilized to meet the needs of our students with special needs. Utilizing contractors to provide services that SRCS is unable to provide due to an inability to attract and retain workers (when they can work for the outside contractor for 16% more in hourly wages and for increased hours per day) has created an inescapable loop. Annual expenses for Special Ed have risen by over $16 million in just a few years.  Can SRCS address this issue?

Next year SRCS is preparing to provide services to over fifty additional high needs students currently being served by SCOE. Currently students needing medical care are sent home from SRCS when we do not have the staff available to help them. How is SRCS going to hire the necessary people to appropriately care for fifty additional high needs students?

F.3. (Action) Resolution No. 2023/24-47 Reduction or Discontinuance of Certain Particular Kinds of Service (PKS) for the 2024-24 School Year

This resolution eliminates an additional 0.95 FTE of site funded positions. Is this 0.95 correct ?

The SOL Counselors are back on this list after being spared at the last meeting. 

The District Librarian is being eliminated.

The  Coordinator of Alternative Education that was just hired is being eliminated.

1.3 FTE of Program Managers are being eliminated. (These are administrative positions.)

Resolution

Education has become an incredibly stressful job. SRCS must take care to not further burden their workforce in the midst of these reductions of staff. The ability to attract and retain has been markedly strained. The workforce can not absorb more job responsibilities. Can SRCS use this time of substantial cuts in the workforce to refocus the district to center on doing fewer things better?

The budget update shows that the total savings from the eliminated Particular Kinds of Services has a financial impact of about $8.4 million ongoing. 

F.4. (Action) Resolution No. 2023/24-48 Reduction in Classified Work Force Involving California School Employees Associate (CSEA) Chapter 75 for the 2024-24 School Year

The Board will consider the approval of a resolution regarding the reduction of the District’s classified work force in response to the Board approved budget reduction of March 13, 2024.

(The resolution will be uploaded to the Board agenda by 6pm Monday.)

SRCS classified positions have one hundred thirty-five unfilled positions posted on EdJoin right now. 

SRTA members expect that the reduction in PKS for classified is restricted to eliminating unfilled positions. 

Having fewer folks to perform these jobs requires more from administrators to ensure that individual responsibilities and priorities for duties are clear. Piling more work on fewer employees is certain to cause burnout.

F.5.& 6. Public Hearing and Action Regarding California School Employee Association Chapter 75 (CSEA 75) “Sunshine” Proposals for Contract Openers with the Santa Rosa City Schools District for 2024-2027

The Board will review CSEA 75’s “sunshine” proposal for contract openers with SRCS for 2024-2027 after a public hearing. The proposal includes negotiating various articles such as Recognition, Association Rights, Transfers, Safety, Leaves, Vacation Leaves, Holidays, Compensation, Pay and Allowance, Layoff and Reemployment, and Miscellaneous Provisions. Considerations include updating outdated language, addressing safety concerns, improving compensation, and complying with relevant laws. This marks the beginning of the collective bargaining process for the 2024-2027 contract.

Proposals

SRTA members strongly support improvements to our classified siblings working conditions and compensation. Their work is absolutely essential to our schools and district.

F.7. (Action) First Read and Possible Waiver of Second Read – BP 6146.1

The purpose of this item is to propose revisions to Board Policy based on discussions and explorations by the SRCS Graduation Requirement Committee. This committee is focused on suggesting adjustments to SRCS graduation requirements to better support students in successfully completing high school and preparing for college and career. The committee has met four times in 2024 and has identified the need for short-term recommendations to address specific aspects of graduation requirements, particularly related to mathematics, waivers for mathematics, and student scheduling in third-year mathematics courses. Two versions of recommendations are being presented to the Board for consideration.

Version 1  

  • Extension of the waiver to the Class of 2026
  • Elimination of the specification of Math 2P, and the replacement language to include a second year of math that exceeds Math 1P
  • Clarification that a student does not need to fail the 3rd year of math before being offered the waiver

Version 2

Removal of the specification of the Class of 2024 and 2025 for the waiver, and replacement of the waiver specification with the statement, ” Students shall be encouraged to complete UC eligibility requirements in mathematics, but may omit the third year of math upon written, knowledgeable application by a student’s parent/ guardian.”

This committee has met and their initial proposals are being brought to the board. This is a shift in practice which is appreciated.

Students are not finding success with current A-G requirements. The pervasiveness of social media and the impact of COVID have severely impacted the academic achievement of many students. This overlapped with the adoption of more stringent requirements for graduation. 

Student pass rates in math are a long time concern for SRCS and beyond. Nothing in the pre-high school system has changed to support this change in expectations at the high school level. Students are promoted to the next math course, no matter their capabilities.

Historically, SRCS followed the state requirements for math, two-years including Algebra 1. A student could graduate with a year of Algebra Readiness and a year of Math 1 (or Algebra 1.) This was an option, as was the option to take five years of math during high school, if a student chose to double up their junior or senior year.

The A-G adoption now requires a student to pass Math 1 and two more years of math. For the student that enters high school lacking a firm foundation in math, they are no longer offered any other option than Math 1. 

The removal of parent and family choice of a math pathway has had consequences including higher rates of requests for SPED testing to circumvent these requirements. 

The IGP and Waivers have been used as ongoing bandaids, as there is an issue in denying students a diploma when the system hasn’t been built up to support success with the additional requirements.

SRTA is disappointed that there is no data included in this item for reference on grad rates and the historic utilization of IGP and waivers. 

The following data is from the class of 2021 when 28% of the senior class qualified for the IGP and 16% of the class graduated utilizing the IGP.

School Sitenumber of seniorsTotal Eligiblefor IGP% of Senior ClassGraduated with IGP% of Eligible that Graduated
EAHS2375423%3972%
MHS3729024%5864%
MCHS3094515%2964%
PHS31910533%4341%
RHS1849954%4242%
SRHS39011329%7163%
District Total:181150628%28256%

G. CONSENT ITEMS 

G.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions

Personnel Transactions

EdJoin shows a total of 81 current postings for 148 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 5 certificated openings (eleven less than the last meeting), with the removal of all teaching positions postings except SDC/ESN.  There are two certificated management openings (one more than the last meeting.) There are 72 current classified postings (seven less than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.) 

SRTA welcomes one new certificated hire: Lana Kriner (CCLA.) This brings this year’s certificated hires to 139. That is nearly 15% of our certificated workforce. The proposed positions being eliminated are nearly 10% of our certificated staff.

SRTA bids farewell to six folks who are resigning at the end of this year: Nightsnow Vogt (SRHS), Asher (ABES), Nathan Holz (MCHS), Holly Aviles (CCLA), Kathleen Rivers (RHS), and Simran Jorgensen (SPSV)  who leave us with a combined twenty years of service. Thank you for all you did for our students, and know you will be missed.

SRTA congratulates Annie Scully (MLServices), Art Horner (SRHS) and Ledlie Allen (JMES) who have announced their retirements at the end of this year. They have a combined seventy-three years of service to our students. We wish you a splendid time in retirement!

Of note: SRTA is appreciative of two partial unpaid LOAs that have been approved for next year. 

Summer School Positions are open. 

District Administrators on Special Assignment Patty Turner and Laura Hendrickson are retiring at the end of the year, leaving us after a combined forty-six and a half years of service.

This month’s changes to classified staff include six new hires and one resignation.

G.5. Approval of Contracts 

Summary

This months contracts total $16,285. 

Total value of contracts = $16,285.00

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

G.6. Notice and Approval of the Removal/Recycle of Unusable, Outdated, and/or Damaged Instructional Materials and Textbooks

This is for the removal/recycle of approximately 18,750 unusable, outdated and/or damaged instructional materials and textbooks that have been removed from sites. The cost of pickup is about $250 per load.

Materials List

G.7. Approval of Code Rev Kids Contract

Code Rev Kids will offer an in-person enrichment program during Spring Break for up to 130 SRFACS students per day for five days, focusing on fundamental coding concepts and their application to math, particularly geometry, arithmetic, and number sense. Students will engage in coding activities involving input and output changes, as well as robotics projects such as creating circuits and programming mini-bots. The program will maintain a 20:1 student-to-instructor ratio for 1st through 8th graders and a 10:1 ratio for TK and Kindergarten students. Each instructional block will have two teachers for coding and one for robotics. While targeting 130 students, the program aims to serve at least 60.The $10,000 covered by ELOP funds

Contract

G.8. Approval of Greystone West Company Proposal for Construction Management Services for the Montgomery High School New Classroom Building

$1,494,907.02- Fund 21 (Project assignment #4)

Greystone West Master Agreement

G.9. Approval of the Professional Service Agreement with Ninyo & Moore for Geotechnical Services

his is a proposal from Ninyo & Moore to perform a geotechnical evaluation to aid in the design of the District Office Central Receiving Warehouse project. The geotechnical evaluation and geological hazards assessment will be to evaluate the subsurface conditions at the site, assess geologic hazards that may impact the proposed project, and to provide geotechnical recommendations for the design and construction of the proposed improvements prior to the project initiation.

$17,200 – Fund 21

Ninyo & Moore Contract

G.10. Approval of the Proposal for Architectural Services with AXIA for the Proctor Terrace ES Roofing and HVAC Project

$437,500- Fund 21

AXIA Project Assignment Roofing HVAC PTES

G.11. Approval of the FRC, Inc. Phase II GMP for Helen Lehman Elementary School

Approval of Amendment #2 to Exhibit A of the Approved Facilities Lease for the Helen Lehman Elementary School (HLES) Roofing & HVAC Replacement Project.

$6,456,094.03- Fund 21

FRC 2nd Amendment Facilities Lease

G.12. Approval of the FRC, Inc. Phase II GMP for Luther Burbank Elementary School

The Board will consider approval of Amendment #2 to Exhibit A of the Approved Facilities Lease for the Luther Burbank ES (LBES) Roofing and HVAC Project including the addition of  a 5% contingency for the procurement of equipment.

$4,655,641.76- Fund 21

Second Amendment Facilities Lease

G.13. Approval of the Arntz Builders, Inc. Phase II GMP for Rincon Valley Middle School

This project (phase 2) includes exterior painting of the entire campus and needed infrastructure repairs to the quad areas. Part of the approved 2023 facilities master plan included repairs to infrastructure issues. This project includes an owner contingency to make the needed repairs of the drains in the quad areas to allow the rooftops to properly drain and not flood the quad.

$17,695,948.41 – Fund 21

ARNTZ 2nd Amendment Facilities Lease

G.14. Approval to Award Contract to FRC, Inc. for Construction of Santa Rosa HS Softball Field Scoreboard Project

he contract includes an owner-controlled contingency as well as an allowance to replace damaged sod. The total cost for this project to date is $172,261.

$93, 834.00- Fund 21

$70,000 – site funds (donations, fundraisers, athletics, Schools Plus)

SRHS Scoreboard Contract

G.15. Approval of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption for the Santa Rosa HS (SRHS) Softball Scoreboard project

Filing and posting of the CEQA documents shortens the time period for claims to 180 days and preserves the District’s eligibility for state funding now or in the future. Pursuant to CEQA, Grassetti determined that the project met the CEQA guidance for a categorical exemption from further CEQA analysis. The attached NOE Discussion documents provide a more detailed analysis of the recommended CEQA Notices of Exemption.

SRHS Scoreboard CEQA Notice of Exemption

G.16. Approval of the Proposal from TLCD for Design Changes to the New Classroom Building at Montgomery HS

The proposal includes incorporating design changes in the following areas.

  • Changing the two science-only classrooms to regular student classrooms
  • Change the roofing system to comply with the District standard
  • Change the security/video design to comply with the proffered vendor requirements
  • Change the classroom AV to comply with the District standard
  • Change the door hardware to comply with new electronic locks/access control
  • Landscape and irrigation changes
  • Low voltage cabling changes

Not to exceed- $75,000- Fund 21

MHS 17123 Amend 4 PENDING

G.17. Approval of the Proposal for Architectural Services for Quad Improvements at Helen Lehman ES

The project would include the perimeter of the center courtyard at Helen Lehman, removing existing courtyard materials, removing landscaping and stage, replacing storm water & sewer piping, new flatwork, new landscaping, and designing the courtyard layout to accommodate a future lunch shelter (approx. 40ft x 60ft). The district shall provide a geotechnical report, a utility survey, and a topographical survey. 

$52,500.00- Fund 21

Axia Project Assignment-HLES Quad

G.18. Approval of Revised 23-24 Extra Duty Hourly Miscellaneous Salary Schedule

Due to the current remodeling of the facilities that we regularly use for the Swim team practice and meets, we now need to provide our own lifeguards at the temporary facility. The job description is pending. 

$20 per hour

Revised 23-24 Extra Duty Hourly Misc Salary Schedule 3-13-24

H.1. Approval of Minutes

Regular Meeting – February 28, 2024 Minutes

J1. Future Board Discussion Items

SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.

  • Communications Strategic Plan (3/27/24)
  • Resolution Designating April as School Library Month (3/27/24)
  • Expanded and Extracurricular Interventions Report (3/27/24)
  • Developer Fee Justification Study (3/27/24)
  • 22/23 Audit Report (3/13/24 3/27/24)

SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:

  • Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
  • Officially Closing Learning House
  • MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)

At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.

The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers. 

Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.

  • Parcel Tax

When will the board officially make a public decision about a Parcel Tax? 

  • A-G Program Decision
  • SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
  • Unification/Redistricting Decision
  • Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge

Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.

  • Student Voice Policy
  • BEST Plus Update
    • Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.

J.4. School Site Reports

To provide the Board and the community with an update on the school site’s goals, key data points, and progress.

  1. Helen Lehman Elementary School

SPSA_HLES

  1. Hidden Valley Elementary School

SPSA_HVES

J.5. Information on Resolution Reaffirming Support for LGBTQIA+ Community

On June 28, 2023, the Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Education reaffirmed its support for the LGBTQIA+ community, aiming to create safe and inclusive environments for all members. This includes implementing policies and practices that respect and honor LGBTQIA+ individuals. In line with this, the district will observe Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st and the Day of Silence on April 12th, with more information provided in the March and April district newsletters.

J.6. Draft of the SRCS Communications Strategic Plan

This is intended to be an agendized item on March 27.

Santa Rosa City Schools District Three Year Communication Strategic Plan

Santa Rosa City Schools District Three Year Communication Strategic Plan (Spanish)

SRCS Board Meeting Agenda Analysis – 2/28/2024.

BOARD MEETING

Santa Rosa City Schools

February 14, 2024

4:00 p.m. – Closed Session 

6:00 p.m. – Open Session

Hybrid: Zoom / Santa Rosa City Hall Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) 

*** streamed ***

A live link will be posted on the SRCS website (link).

Board of Education / Video Board Meetings

Please take time to review the following abbreviated version of the agenda. Click here to see the entire agenda. It has live links on many items with more information. If you want to comment to the board about any upcoming items, email agendacomments@srcs.k12.ca.us. Please CC wearesrta@gmail.com on your email.

Closed Session Items: 

A.1. Public Comment On Closed Session Agenda Items To comment, email Melanie Martin at mmartinsrcs.k12.ca.us.

B.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Title of employee being reviewed: Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Vice Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators)

B.2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

B. 3. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Name of designated rep attending: Dr. Vicki Zands (SRCS); name of organization: SRTA/CSEA)

B.4. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Case: 24CV-00520; 23CV-00397; #2024010111)

B.5. Student Expulsions (Case No.: 2023/24-15)

C. RECONVENE TO REGULAR OPEN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)

C.7. Special Presentations for Student of the Month and Certificated/Classified Employees of the Month (Rincon Valley Middle School)

  • Ryan Louton, Student of the Month
  • Ana Martinez, Classified Employee of the Month 
  • Chris Woodbury, Certificated Employee of the Month 

A special invite goes out to the staff of SRACS and RVMS to attend this meeting to honor your own. 

D.6. Safety Report

The last Safety Report was given over to a collaboration between the SRHS Youth Activism club from and the NAACP in opposition to School Resource Officers.

E. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items

SRTA members are invited to complete ‘blue cards.’ Online comments have been suspended. Please be prepared to observe the three minute time limit or the imposition of a possible two or even one minute limit. Only items NOT on the agenda are addressed at this time.

Comments are requested at the board meeting to bring a member’s perspective and share real experiences of the impact of district policies and practices. 

Please commit to watching or attending at least one board meeting this year, and speaking to an agenda item that impacts you or your students. Speakers are limited to those in person. Comments are most impactful when they are well spoken, composed and reasonable.

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

F.1. (Action) Resolution Celebrating March as Women’s History Month

Resolution

F.2. (Action) Resolution Recognizing March as Arts Education Month

Resolution

Arts Resources

F.3. (Discussion) LCAP Mid-Year Report

 Goal 1 has a Total Funds Budget of $12,912,119 and an actual expenditure through January 31, 2024, of $7,889,203.

Goal 1: SRCS will provide student-centered teaching and learning opportunities by increasing programs and services that maximize student growth toward meeting or exceeding standards, with an emphasis in the areas of English Language Arts and Math.

Goal 1 Includes 23 Expected Annual Measurable Objectives. Six of these metrics are showing movement in the wrong direction. Two are improving, but not at the expected pace. Three  have been maintained, which meets the goal. Four have yet to be updated. Five are missing a goal for comparisons.  Two have been met with growth. One item is hard to evaluate because a number is provided but the goal is a percent.

Goal 1 includes 37 Actions & Measuring and Reporting Results including budget to date. There are a few lines which raise  concerns about funding for the second half of the year. 1.11 Extended Learning Opportunities was budgeted at $1.96 million and has already spent $2.25 million. 1.34 Multi-Language Learner Classroom Support was budgeted at $0.65 million and has already spent $0.49 million. 1.37 Co-Teaching was budgeted at $0.250 million and has already spent $0.249 million.   

Goal 1 has a Total Funds Budget of $12,912,119 and an actual expenditure through January 31, 2024, of $7,889,203.

Goal 2
SRCS, in partnership with our community, commits to developing safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments to promote social-emotional wellness and address the physical needs of students, families, and staff.

Goal 2 Includes 10 Expected Annual Measurable Objectives. Three of these metrics are showing movement in the wrong direction. Two are improving, but not at the expected pace. One  has been maintained, which meets the goal. Three have yet to be updated. One is missing a goal for comparisons.  Goal 2 includes 20 Actions & Measuring and Reporting Results. 

Goal 2 includes 19 Actions & Measuring and Reporting Results including budget to date. There are a few items that are currently under budget. 2.14 Restorative Specialists are budgeted at $2.11 million but have only spent $0.85 million. 2.15 Elementary Student Engagement Workers are budgeted at $0.599 million but have only spent $0.199 million. 2.16 Promote positive School Attendance budgeted at $0.245 million but have only spent $0.079 million. 2.19 Campus Supervisors are  budgeted at $0.804 million but have only spent $0.121 million. 

Goal 2 has a Total Funds Budget of $7,962,161 and an actual expenditure through January 31, 2024, of $3,625,463.

Goal 3
SRCS commits to providing high quality relevant staff development that promotes professional growth and collaboration to increase student achievement.

Goal 3 Includes 5 Expected Annual Measurable Objectives. Four are missing a goal for comparisons.  One item is hard to evaluate because a number is provided but the goal is a percent.

Goal 3 includes 21 Actions & Measuring and Reporting Results. 3.4 Maintain Two Directors is  budgeted at $0.414 million and has spent $0.250 million. 3.12 Ethnic Studies PD  budgeted at $0.250 million and has already spent $0.194 million. Secondary Collaboration  budgeted at $0.132 million but have not spent anything. (Do sites know this is available, and how to access it?) 3.19 Elementary Grade Level Collaboration  budgeted at $0.127 million but have only spent $0.029 million.  3.20 Effective Strategies for Differentiating Instruction  budgeted at $0.150 million but have only spent $0.029 million. 3.21 PD for Tech and district Tech Committee  budgeted at $0.100 million but have not spent anything. 

Goal 3 has a Total Funds Budget of $2,661,056 and an actual expenditure through January 31, 2024, of $1,947,699.

Presentation

Update

Monitoring Reports for Charters:  (SRFACS) (CCLA) (SRCSA) (SRAC)

It is difficult to create and oversee a three year plan with actions, metrics and expenses. The turnover in district office personnel adds to this challenge. Establishing a system for creating, monitoring, and including stakeholders is done without guidance from the state. 

SRTA has asked numerous times to be included in the LCAP writing and evaluation process. There have often been promises that, ‘Next year we’ll start meeting around this in October.” That didn’t happen. Last year we were told that this year, with the new 3-year plan there would be time to really include us, because they know last year’s consultation wasn’t adequate. The bargaining units are included at the last possible minute. They are invited to the table after the decisions have already been made and there is a last minute rush to get the LCAP into the agenda for the upcoming board meeting. 

Each action is judged on its effectiveness. What criteria was used? Who was part of that decision?

The stakeholder meetings do not include any review of action items. They pose general questions and collect group feedback. How helpful is this? 

There was talk about a PD Committee to work on district PD days. Is that happening to plan next years’ PD days?

Many folks are exhausted and in need of mental health days. Creating sub plans can be daunting. When the PD offerings aren’t seen as highly impacting it is reasonable to take a mental health day when it is not at the expense of our students. Personal Necessity days are to be used as needed, without question. 

F.4. (Action) Resolution No. 2023/24-32 Criteria to Determine Certificated Personnel Who Shall be Exempt From the Order of Layoff by Virtue of Their Credentials, Assignment, or Certification (“Skipping Criteria”)

High needs teachers (see attached resolution for list) shall be exempt from the order of layoff.

Resolution

F.5. (Action) Resolution No. 2023/24-42 to Adopt Seniority Date Tiebreaking Criteria to Determine the Order of Termination Among Certificated Employees with the Same Date of Paid Service

On a seniority list, there will be certificated employees with the same seniority date, which is described as the first day of paid service in a probationary status.  In determining the order of termination, should a reduction in workforce become necessary this item  establishes criteria based on the needs of the District and the students. The attached  listing provides items that earn points to determine tie breaking decisions. It  is the same order established in 2022-2023.

Resolution

F.6. (Action) Resolution No. 2023/24-42 Reduction or Discontinuation of Certain Particular Kinds of Services (PKS) for the 2024-25 School Year

This resolution eliminates 32.1 elementary FTE, 40.6 Secondary FTE, 8 other certificated FTE, 1 site administrator and 3 district administrators. This list includes an unknown quantity of  positions with vacancies and announced  retirements, and resignations. 

The item does not include the fiscal effect of  eliminating these  84.7 certificated positions.

Resolution (list of eliminated positions)

SRTA implores the district to make cuts as far away from the classroom as possible. Of these 84.7 FTE being reduced, 29 FTE are district based. The other 66% are classroom and site based. 

These dramatic cuts have not been included in the Budget Advisory Committees work. 

How is it decided which of these positions should be reinstated if conditions change? In the past there were positions eliminated, and then when money was available the positions were NOT reinstated, with new programs absorbing the funding. Those decisions were not explicitly shared, explained or justified. 

Will additional classified positions also be eliminated?

F.7.& 8. Public Hearing and Action) Approval to Establish/Increase SRCS Developer Fee Rates

 The elementary district will charge $2.74 per square foot for residential construction and the secondary district will charge $2.43 per square foot for residential construction (which is the remaining balance available between the elementary fee and up to the current total State Allocation Boards $5.17.

For commercial/industrial construction projects, the two districts will charge the allowable fees, the Santa Rosa Elementary School District of $0.59 per square foot and the Santa Rosa High School District, of $0.25 per square foot for the maximum allowed $0.84 per square foot for commercial/industrial construction. 

Level I Developer Fee Study (Elementary) (High)

Resolution  (Elementary) (High)

F.9. (Action) Second Read, with Amendments, of Board Policy 6163.2-Animals at School

The Board will review and potentially approve the Second Reading of the revised Board Policy 6163.2, Animals at School.  If no changes are required, the Board may take action to approve the policy

Sample Letter

Option 1  (Clean AR)  (Revised BP) (Clean BP)

Option 2 (Clean AR) (Revised BP) (Clean BP)

F.10. (Action) Election of 2024 CSBA Delegate Assembly

The Board will vote on the election for the 2024 CSBA’s Delegate Assembly. Jeremy Bratt and Stephanie Maneri are running. 

Memo

Form

G. CONSENT ITEMS 

G.2. Approval of Personnel Transactions

Personnel Transactions

EdJoin shows a total of 96 current postings for 157 job vacancies for SRCS. There are 16 certificated openings (one more than the last meeting), and 1 certificated management openings (one less than the last meeting.) There are 79 current classified postings (nine less than the last meeting), and no classified management positions (the same as the last meeting.) 

SRTA welcomes four new certificated hires: Robin Prince (MHS), Tina Huang (SRHS), Adrienne Mead-Juarez (SPSV), and Maleni Carrillo Gomez (LBES). We also welcome back two rehires Michelle Vargas and Christian Hernandez Carlino (CCLA.) This brings this year’s certificated hires to 138. That is nearly 15% of our certificated workforce.

SRTA bids farewell to Eugenia Aguirre (BHES), Brian Peppard (HCMS), and Jacqueline Buzel (RVMS) who leave us with a combined four years of service. 

SRTA congratulates Kathleen Shanklin (HCMS), John Cortopassi (SRHS), and Christine Woodbury (RVMS) who have announced their retirements at the end of this year. They have a combined eighty-four years of service to our students. We wish you a splendid time in retirement!

Of note: Summer School Positions are open. Director Mizera is retiring at the end of the year.

This month’s changes to classified staff include one new hire and two rehires.

G.5. Approval of Contracts 

Summary

#ProviderCostDescription
District
2Sonoma County Office of EducationNo Direct CostSCOE will reimburse $25,000 for transportation, tutoring, mentoring, counseling, and direct interventions addressing reengagement and other services for Foster Youth.
4Wayne Bossier$4,000Architectural and permitting services for tenant improvements at 110 Stony Point Suite 105.
Secondary
1Northern California Center for Well-BeingNo Direct Cost4-weekly Youth Vaping Cessation meetings to approximately 5-10 students at HCMS
3Grassetti Environmental Consulting$1,080Provide CEQA Documentation as required for the installation of the SRHS Softball Scoreboard. This appears to be a duplicate of a contract from the last meeting.

Total value of contracts = $5,080

Summary of Contracts

Contracts

What is the system to get Foster Youth lined up with the resources available?

If the vaping cessation course is successful, can it be expanded to other sites?

G.6. Approval of Form J-13A Request for Allowance of Attendance in 2022-23 Due To Emergency Conditions at Montgomery High School

Due to Emergency Conditions for School Closure for Montgomery High School as a result of incidents on March 1, 2023 and May 12, 2023 is seeking waiver of minutes.

Waiver Application

G.7. Approval of Resolution 2023/24-34 for the Declaration of Obsolete Items/Equipment and Authorization to Sell and/or Dispose

Declares  2,240 chromebooks obsolete. Those  that have been identified to have a potential resale value will be sold. The M&O vehicles will be picked up by a local salvage yard at no cost. 

Resolution

Obsolete Equipment List

G.8. Approval of Santa Rosa High School’s Journalism and Yearbook group to travel to Kansas City, Missouri

The Board will consider approving the field trip request for Santa Rosa High School’s Journalism and Yearbook group to travel to Kansas City, Missouri for the Journalism Education association Conference.

Trip Request Form

Budget

Letter of Intent

General Schedule

G.9. Approval of Inspector of Record Services for the Summer 2024 Roofing and HVAC Projects

The Rincon Valley MS, Helen Lehman ES & Luther Burbank ES Roofing and HVAC Projects fall under DSA jurisdiction and, as required by law, all project inspectors must be DSA-approved for work on each individual project. 

Rincon Valley MS – $42,800 – Fund 21

Helen Lehman ES – $42,800 – Fund 21

Luther Burbank ES -$42,800 – Fund 21

Master IOR Agreement

Proposal (HLES) (LBES) (RVMS)

G.10. Brelje and Race proposal to provide engineering consultant services for the Rincon Valley MS and Herber Slater MS Wells Project

The Board will consider approval of the proposal from Brelje and Race to provide engineering consultant services for the Rincon Valley MS (RVMS) and Herbert Slater MS (HSMS) Wells Project.

Proposal

G.11. Approval of Counselor Job Descriptions

Elementary School Counselor Job Description

Middle School Counselor Job Description

High School Counselor Job Description

College and Career Counselor Job Description

G.12. Approval of Left Coast Scanning Proposal

The current physical storage of these 4 million sensitive files is not effective or efficient, and there is a need to digitize these files in order to preserve them and, in the long run, save physical space and staff time. 

Fund 21 $540,998

LCS Document Imaging Proposal

G.13. Approval of Proposal and Contract with CPI for Furniture Storage

The Board will consider approval of the proposal and contract to move and inventory furnishings donated by Medtronic  for suites 105 and 150 at the Stony Point Road Campus

Fund 21-$7,920.00

CPI Professional Service Agreement

G.14. Approval of the Amendment to Exhibit A of the Approved Facilities Lease for the Montgomery HS (MHS) New Classroom Building Project

The estimated cost for this new classroom building was $34 million dollars. The new classroom building is more than 26,000 square feet containing fifteen classrooms, two science labs, an art display, an elevator, and all-access restrooms on both floors.  At this time, we are bringing forth the amendment to Exhibit A of the approved Facilities Lease for this project approving the GMP. 

Fund 21- $28,190,603

First Amendment to Ex A to Facilities Lease (MHS Classroom Bldg Project)

G.15. Approval of Proposal for Special Testing & Inspection Services for Solar Array Projects

As mandated by DSA, portions of work in the project require testing and special inspections by a certified testing and special inspection engineering consultant to ensure conformity to the contract documents. The District has received proposals from Crawford & Associates for special inspections of concrete, rebar, shop material identification for new solar arrays, laboratory testing, project management and reporting throughout construction of the project.

Measure C – Time and Materials not to exceed $156,889

Measure G – Time and Materials not to exceed $120,000

Crawford Special Inspection  Agreement SRCS Elementary Solar Sites

Crawford Special Inspection  Agreement SRCS Secondary Solar Sites

H.1. Approval of Minutes

Regular Meeting – February 14, 2024 Minutes

Special Meeting – February 21, 2024 Minutes

J1. Future Board Discussion Items

SRTA Members are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming agenda items.

  • Second Interim Fiscal Report (3/13/24)
  • CSEA Sunshine Openers (3/13/24)
  • 22/23 Audit Report (3/13/24)
  • Communications Strategic Plan (3/27/24)
  • Resolution Designating April as School Library Month (3/27/24)

SRTA looks to the future scheduling of the following items:

  • Schools Plus Report (10/11/23)
  • Officially Closing Learning House
  • MAP Testing (Board request 8/23/23)

At one meeting, the fact that a certain percentage of math and English teachers had given this test last year was presented by SRCS as evidence that the test is good, and teachers supported giving it. This is not logical nor accurate. The legitimate concerns teachers have shared about this assessment have been dismissed. The meeting teachers had with a district representative last year about alternative assessment possibilities appears to have been to no effect.

The longitudinal CAASPP data has clearly identified concerns about student performance. Current efforts could be better spent addressing those academic concerns, instead of collecting more data. This is especially frustrating when the MAP assessment isn’t seen as helpful for students or teachers. 

Thank you to Directors Medina and De La Cruz for requesting more information on this assessment. SRTA members look forward to this agenda item.

  • Parcel Tax

With a flier going out, will the board officially decide to proceed with a Parcel Tax? 

  • A-G Program Decision
  • SRACS Accelerated Charter Material Revision Request (delayed)
  • Review of Math grades and progress including demographic data (board request)
  • Unification/Redistricting Decision
  • Plan for Staff Housing support program from the proceeds of Fir Ridge

Until the district makes a decision, the proceeds from the sale are just sitting. Getting a program started could help SRCS attract and retain staff.

  • Student Voice Policy
  • BEST Plus Update
    • Many staff members have not been trained, and are not aware of what this looks like in practice.

J.4.  School Site Reports

SRACS SPSA

SRACS Video

RVMS SPSA

RVMS Video

J.5. Facilities Projects Update

Update