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FEBRUARY 19, 2015 CASTAIC REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 4

CASTAIC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Our Mission Statement

Castaic Union School District, in partnership with the community, provides children with a

creative and collaborative learning environment supported by a safe and nurturing atmosphere

that creates life-long learners and empowers them to be critical thinkers in a global community.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD Castaic Middle School • 28900 Hillcrest Parkway • Castaic, California 91384 • (661) 257-4550

AGENDA

Thursday, February 19, 2015 6:00 P.M. Closed Executive Session (Principal’s Office)

6:30 P.M. Open Session (Multi-purpose Room)

Public records related to the public session agenda, that are distributed to the Governing Board less than 72 hours before a regular meeting, may be inspected by the

public at 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA 91355, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids

or services, in order to participate in the public meetings of the District’s governing board, please contact the office of the District Superintendent at (661) 257-4500 ext.

1500. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accommodations and accessibility to this meeting. Upon request, the District shall also make available this agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative formats for persons

with a disability.

CALL TO ORDER _________ P.M.

I. ROLL CALL Steve Teeman, President _________ Victor Torres, Clerk _________ Susan Christopher, Member _________ David Huffaker, Member _________ Laura Pearson, Member _________ James Gibson, Superintendent/CBO _________ Janene Maxon, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services _________ Charmin Ortega, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent _________ Rodney Lots, Director of Business Services _________ Lisa Bloom, Director of Instruction and Special Projects _________ Marcia Dains, Director of Administrative Services _________ Jaime Garcia, Director of Facilities _________ Florence Hanan, Director of Student Support Services _________

II. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS The President announces in Open Session the items to be discussed in Closed Session, and will ask if there are any public comments regarding closed session items.

III. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Convene to Closed Session: ________ P.M. Motion: Second: VOTE:

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to GC Section 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Concerning Price and Terms of Payment Negotiating Parties: CUSD and Lennar/Newhall Land

District Negotiator: Jim Gibson With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.9 (b) (1) Conference with Legal Counsel: Potential litigation. One possible case With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to GC Section 54957

Public Employee Employment Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Release

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to GC Section 54957.6 Instruct Board’s Representative in Labor Negotiation: CSEA and CTA


IV. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Reconvene to Regular Open Session at ________ P.M. Visitors Present: ___________

V. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION

Motion: Second: VOTE:

VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE By: __________________________

VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion: Second: VOTE

VIII. SPECIAL ITEMS & RECOGNITIONS

1. Board of Trustees: “Spotlight on Success”

2. School Awards: Castaic Middle School

Student of the Month: Savannah Aaver

Volunteer of the Month: Lisa Welch

Classified Employee of the Month: Lisa Patchin

Certificated Employee of the Month: Karen Cowell

3. Principal’s Report: Bob Brauneisen, Principal, Castaic Elementary School

***RECESS*** Time Out: ________ Time In: ________

4. CTA Comments

5. CSEA Comments

IX. HEARING SESSION State law prevents the Board from acting on any matter not listed on the agenda, or from

discussing any such matter in any detail. Speakers who must have submitted their

“Advance Request to Address the Board” prior to the start of the meeting, should limit

their comments to a maximum of 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per topic, and

should only expect the Board to take their comments under advisement for possible future

discussion and/or action.

1. Advance Requests to Address the Board

2. Comments and/or Questions on Agenda Items

X. PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS

1. Superintendent’s Report

a. Michele McClowry

2. Educational Services Report

a. Extended School Year (ESY)


3. Administrative/Business Services Report

a. Administrative Services

b. Facilities

c. Fiscal Services

XI. REGULAR CONSENT CALENDAR

Unless a Trustee has a question concerning a particular item and asks

that it be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar, the consent items

are approved with a single motion by the Board of Trustees.

Items Removed from Consent Calendar


Approval of Consent Calendar


EXHIBITS

1. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of January 15, 2015 A

and Special Board Meeting of February 3, 2015

2. Personnel Report #14/15-8 B

3. Financial Report #14/15-8 C

4. Donations D

5. Budget Adjustment Summary E

6. Increase of the 2014-2015 Agreement between CUSD F

and Lozano Smith for Legal Services

7. 2014-15 School Plans for Castaic Elementary, Live Oak G

Elementary, Northlake Hills Elementary, and

Castaic Middle School

8. Agreement with School Facilities Consultants H

9. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Administrative I

Regulation 4217.3: Layoff/Rehire (Classified)

XII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS EXHIBITS

1. Rescind Specified Classified Layoff Notices J


2. Authorize Increase Facility Use Fees under the K

Civic Center Act


3. 2015 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election L



XIII. REPORTS/INFORMATION EXHIBITS

1. GASB 45 Actuarial Report M

2. Potential Sale of Sloan Canyon Property

XIV. CORRESPONDENCE / BOARD INFORMATION / DISCUSSION

1. Update on CUSD Fiscal Recovery Plan

XV. ITEMS FOR POSSIBLE DISCUSSION, FUTURE CONSIDERATION

AND/OR UNDER PREPARATION

KEEP or DELETE

____ 1. New Photo Directory for CUSD Staff

____ 2. Dress Code Enforcement

____ 3. Status of Charter School Applications/Renewal

____ 4. SCV Trustees Requests

XVI. RETURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Needed)

Return to Closed Session at ________ P.M.


XVII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Reconvene to Regular Open Session at ________ P.M. Motion: Second: VOTE:

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT ________ P.M.


CASTAIC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT EXHIBIT

BOARD AGENDA ITEM A

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of January 15, 2015 and Special Board Meeting of

February 3, 2015 Item Type: Consent BACKGROUND: See attached. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: There is no fiscal impact on the District. RECOMMENDATION: Approve item as submitted. Submitted by: Charmin Ortega, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO

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that creates life-long learners and empowers them to be critical thinkers in a global community.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD District Office • 28131 Livingston Avenue • Valencia, California 91355 • (661) 257-4500

MINUTES Thursday, January 15, 2015

The regular meeting of the Governing Board of the Castaic Union School District CALL TO ORDER was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Steve Teeman, President, at the Castaic Union School District Office, 28131 Livingston Avenue, Valencia, CA 91355. TRUSTEES PRESENT:

Steve Teeman, President

Victor Torres, Clerk

Susan Christopher, Member

David Huffaker, Member

Laura Pearson, Member

CLOSED & OPEN SESSION:

James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO

STAFF PRESENT FOR OPEN SESSION ONLY:

Janene Maxon, Asst. Superintendent of Educational Services

Charmin Ortega, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Lisa Bloom, Director of Instruction and Special Projects

Rodney Lots, Director of Fiscal Services

Gretchen Bergstrom, Interim Director of Fiscal Services

Marcia Dains, Director of Administrative Services

Jaime Garcia, Director of Facilities

Florence Hanan, Director of Student Support Services

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS President Steve Teeman announced the items to be discussed in Closed Session and asked if there were any public comments regarding closed session items. There were none. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board went into Closed Executive Session at 6:01 P.M. Motion: Laura Pearson Second: David Huffaker VOTE: 5-0 CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to GC Section 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Concerning Price and Terms of Payment Negotiating Parties: CUSD and Lennar/Newhall Land


Public Employee Employment Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Release



RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Board returned to open session at 6:43 P.M. and President Steve Teeman called the meeting to order. VISITORS PRESENT: District personnel and visitors totaled 50.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION

President Steve Teeman reported that in closed session the Board took no action.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Amanda Roberts.

SPECIAL ITEMS AND RECOGNITIONS

Celebrate Success:

Mr. Teeman welcomed everyone to the meeting and wished them a Happy New Year on

behalf of the Board.

School Awards: Live Oak Elementary School

Cynthia Seamands, Principal of Live Oak Elementary School, honored Amanda Roberts as Student of the

Month, Sara Tisdell as Volunteer of the Month, Melissa Blansfield as Classified Employee of the Month,

and Rick Navarrette as Certificated Employee of the Month. Each received a framed certificate,

wristwatch, and writing pen.

Principal’s Report

Cynthia Seamands, Principal of Live Oak Elementary School presented the Board with a chart reflecting

the 1st grade students’ notable growth since implementing Response to Intervention (RTI). She also

thanked Ms. Boyd and Mr. Avila for their assistance with the program. Mrs. Seamands reported that Live

Oak is planning a Read-a-Thon reading week, with one day designated for a “read-in”. Mrs. Seamands

invited the Board members and District Office staff to participate by bringing a favorite book to read to

the students. They will also be awarding students with “paw prints” for the books that they read and post

them all around the campus. She also mentioned that the Winter Wonderland Dance (Mother-Son event)

hosted by the PTA, will be on January 30. Mrs. Seamands took a moment to celebrate all of the teachers

in the District for their hard work and perseverance as they have had to adapt to Common Core, SMART

Technology, constraints with budgets, etc. She closed by reading a poem titled, “Learning in America”.

RECESS

Recess was taken from 7:04 P.M. to 7:16 P.M.

CTA Comments

Karen Cowell, representing the CTA Chapter, reported that negotiations with the District will continue on

February 5. Teaching staff continues to support one another through the difficult budgetary issues facing

the District due to the declining enrollment.

CSEA Comments

Julia Phippen, CSEA Chapter President, reported that five classified staff members attended the seminar

on resume writing and interview techniques held at the District Office. She further reported that

negotiations with the District began last week and dates to continue discussions are scheduled through

February. She also stated that she and Liz Calzadillas continue to meet weekly with Mrs. Danes and Mr.

Lots to discuss Labor Management issues.


HEARING SESSION

Advance Requests to Address the Board

There were no advance requests to address the Board.

Comments and/or Questions on Agenda Items

There were none.

PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS

Superintendent’s Report

Jim Gibson introduced Dr. Scott Price, Chief Financial Officer of Los Angeles County to share what the

steps will be for the District moving forward as a result of the negative certification of the 1st Interim. Dr.

Price explained the AB 1200 responsibilities which include looking at the financial situation of each of

the districts to identify which of them is struggling. Mr. Price reported that the County office has been

working with the Castaic Union School District for the past few months, since the 1st Interim report was

filed indicating that the District was facing some serious financial issues. He then introduced the County

Financial Advisor, Michele McClowry who will work with the District to implement measures to help

CUSD recover from the current financial situation. Ms. McClowry introduced herself and provided a

background of her professional experience. She further explained that she will be working closely with

Mr. Gibson and the Fiscal Services Dept. to ensure that the district is able to achieve its goal to recover

financially. Mr. Gibson next introduced and welcomed Marlene Dunn, the county Director of Business

Advisory Services. Ms. Dunn explained that AB1200 defines the relationship with the District and gives

the county the authority to deploy safety nets once it has been identified that a district is facing some fiscal

challenges. She identified and explained some of the reasons for the budget shortfall including an error

by the county office in revenue projections, the severe decline in enrollment and Local Control Funding

Formula decreases due to demographics.

Mr. Gibson presented a letter from Social Services regarding a violation claim against the Val Verde Head

Start State Preschool program that has subsequently been removed from the District’s record. Mrs. Danes

and Mrs. Maxon stated that the claim was rescinded due to excellent record keeping by Stephanie Fields

and the support of the Governing Board to pursue the claim. In addition, Mr. Gibson congratulated Bob

Brauneisen, Principal of Castaic Middle School for the official re-designation as a “California Schools to

Watch” for the fourth time, honoring 12 years continuous improvement. Mr. Gibson also reminded the

Board that on March 27 will be the “Kids Cooking” event with the 4th grade class from Live Oak

Elementary School at the Central Kitchen.

Educational Services Report

Janene Maxon reported that Castaic Middle School is preparing for the Smarter Balance testing in March

with the use of Chrome Books on loan from Northlake Hills Elementary School. She thanked Cyndi

Lederer and Ken McGaffee for their assistance in getting the infrastructure set up. She also reported that

she had received a notice for the State expulsion and suspension rates. For the 2011-2012 year, the district-

wide suspension rate was 4.6% (141 students) and our expulsion rate was .1% with the State totaling

366,000 suspensions. In 2012-2013 we had 94 suspensions which was 3.1% and in 2013-2014 we had 69

suspensions at 2.5% with the State average being 4.4%. Mrs. Maxon attributes the decline in suspensions

due to better discipline policies and the response of the students to the positive behavior programs and

incentives. Mrs. Maxon invited the Board members to Northlake Hills Elementary School on Friday,

January 23, from 8:00am-12:00pm, to watch the 2nd grade class unearth dinosaur bones in the MPR and

participate in other paleontology projects.


Lisa Bloom shared that the School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are due to be published on

February 1 and will be presented for the Board’s approval of the publishing of the SARCs at the February

19 Board Meeting.

Administrative/Business Services Report

Marcia Danes presented three different savings options with regard to the transportation department and

the elimination of bus routes and/or staff in accordance with the lay-offs approved by the Board at the

December Board meeting as well as a reduction in hours with shared routes for the transportation staff.

Mr. Gibson advised the Board that the last time bus routes were reduced, there was not a loss in attendance

or Average Daily Attendance (ADA).

Fiscal Services Report

Rodney Lots reported that he and Gretchen Bergstrom are preparing for the 2nd Interim and Gretchen

advised the Board that the District has requested a second extension and is awaiting a response from the

County in submitting the audit report. That report is expected to be presented to the Board at the March

Board meeting.

Facilities Report

Jaime Garcia reported that he was able to negotiate repairs to bus 4 at no cost to the District, saving

approximately $15,000 in repairs. In addition, he advised the Board that during the winter break, the

surveillance cameras at CMS were installed, work on the pavilion was completed and the fire systems

were inspected. Mr. Garcia also stated that he is looking at other school districts in the area to determine

how much the school facilities use fees should be increased to help cover the direct costs associated with

hosting extracurricular events and activities. He updated the Board with regard to the Proposition 39

program and how we can best determine our energy savings and efficiency. He has recommended to the

Board that the District hire an energy consulting firm to help maximize the efficiency of the District.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Removal of Item M: Approval of Job Descriptions for Assistant Director of Fiscal

Services and Director of Business Services removed from Consent Calendar for further

discussion.

Motion: Torres Second: Pearson VOTE: 5-0

The Consent Calendar was approved as amended.

Motion: Pearson Second: Christopher VOTE: 5-0

EXHIBITS

1. Minutes of Organizational Board Meeting of December 9, 2014 A

2. Personnel Report #14/15-7 B

3. Financial Report #14/15-7 C

4. Donations D

5. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy and E

Administrative Regulation 4112.2: Certification

6. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy and F

Administrative Regulation 4115: Evaluation/Supervision

(Certificated)


7. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Board Policy 4117.3: G

Personnel Reduction (Certificated)

8. Second Reading and Adoption of New Board Policy and H

Administrative Regulation 4131.1: Teacher Support and

Guidance (Certificated)

9. Second Reading to Delete Old Board Policy and Adopt New I

Board Policy 4315: Evaluation/Supervision (Administrative

and Supervisory Personnel)

10. 2015 Federal Mileage Rate J

11. Microsoft License Annual Renewal through SHI K

12. Renewal Agreement with School Dude L

13. Approval of the Job Descriptions for Assistant Director of M REMOVED

Fiscal Services and Director of Business Services

Motion: Christopher Second: Huffaker VOTE: 4-1 (Torres - nay vote)

DISCUSSION/ACTION CALENDAR EXHIBITS

1. Tentative Agreement Between CUSD and CSEA, Chapter 401 N

Motion: Torres Second: Christopher VOTE: 5-0

2. Approval of Revised Castaic Union School District Organizational O

Chart: E 4301

Motion: Pearson Second: Huffaker VOTE: 4-1 (Torres – nay vote)

3. Selection of Energy Consulting Firm P

Motion: Christopher Second: Pearson VOTE: 5-0

Addendum Item:

4. Reserve Cap Resolution # 14/15-23 P2

Motion: Torres Second: Huffaker VOTE: 5-0

ADJOURNED MEETING OF CUSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

1. Adjourned Meeting of the CUSD Board of Trustees in Order to Hold

Meeting of the Board of Directors of the School Facilities Corporation

at 8:18 P.M. Motion: Pearson Second: Christopher VOTE: 5-0

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXHIBITS

CASTAIC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL FACILITIES CORPORATION

1. Opened Meeting of the Board of Directors of the CUSD

School Facilities Corporation at 8:19 P.M. Motion: Torres Second: Christopher VOTE: 5-0


2. Public Comment: Jim Gibson explained to the guests in attendance who the School Facilities

Corporation is, how and when it was established and their responsibility to purchase and sell

property on behalf of the CUSD. Jaime Garcia advised the Board of the School Facilities

Corp. about the properties currently owned by the District and recommendations to consider

selling the Sloan Canyon property and what that would entail as it is believed that the District

will not ever develop it.

3. Appointed Trustees for Castaic Union School District Q

School Facilities Corporation Motion: Huffaker Second: Pearson VOTE: 5-0

4. Adjourned Meeting of the Board of Directors of the CUSD School

Facilities Corporation at 8:31 P.M. Motion: Torres Second: Pearson VOTE: 5-0

RE-OPEN MEETING OF THE CUSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Reconvened to Regular Open Session at 8:32 P.M. Motion: Huffaker Second: Christopher VOTE: 5-0

REPORTS/INFORMATION EXHIBITS

1. Williams Settlement Legislation, 2nd Quarterly Report R

2. First Reading of Revised Administrative Regulation 4217.3: S

Layoff/Rehire (Classified)

CORRESPONDENCE / BOARD INFORMATION / DISCUSSION

1. Nominations for Appointment to Fill Unexpired Term on the T

Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization

2. Purchase of Watches from Image Watches, Inc. U

After some discussion, it was determined that the District will not

be re-ordering watches at this time.

ITEMS FOR POSSIBLE DISCUSSION, FUTURE CONSIDERATION

AND/OR UNDER PREPARATION

1. New Photo Directory for CUSD Staff

2. Status of Charter School Applications/Renewal

3. Dress Code Enforcement

4. SCV Trustee Requests

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board returned to Closed Executive Session at 8:41 P.M. Motion: Torres Second: Pearson VOTE: 5-0 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Board returned to Open Session at 10:22 P.M. Motion: Torres Second: Pearson VOTE: 5-0


ADJOURNMENT

The Board meeting was adjourned at 10:24 P.M. Motion: Torres Second: Huffaker VOTE: 5-0

____________________________________

Clerk, Board of Trustees

_____________________________________

Secretary, Board of Trustees

_____________________________________

Date Approved

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That creates life-long learners and empowers them to be critical thinkers in a global community

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD District Office • 28131 Livingston Avenue • Valencia, California 91355 • (661) 257-4500

MINUTES Tuesday, February 3, 2015

The special meeting of the Governing Board of the Castaic Union School District CALL TO ORDER

was called to order in the District Office Conference Room at 6:36 PM by

President Steve Teeman.

TRUSTEES PRESENT:

Steve Teeman, President

Victor Torres, Clerk

Susan Christopher, Member

David Huffaker, Member

Laura Pearson, Member

STAFF PRESENT: James Gibson, Superintendent/CBO Janene Maxon, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Charmin Ortega, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Rodney Lots, Director of Business Services Lisa Bloom, Director of Instruction and Special Projects Marcia Dains, Director of Administrative Services Jaime Garcia, Director of Facilities Florence Hanan, Director of Student Support Services

VISITORS/OTHER STAFF PRESENT: Approximately 150

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Steve Teeman led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to move the Superintendent’s Report to the top of the agenda.

Motion: Teeman Second: Pearson VOTE: 5-0

The Agenda was approved as amended.

Motion: Christopher Second: Huffaker VOTE: 5-0

HEARING SESSION

Advance Requests to Address the Board

There were 14 Advance Requests received from parents and Castaic Union School District staff members

as follows: Melissa Blansfield, Jennifer Flores, Sue Jackson, Roxanne Kamins, Tiffany Gilweit, Julie

Pomilia, Andria Adams, Lesle Garcia, Kevin Bailey (deferred to Chris Clewett), Jon Sigler (deferred to

Chris Clewett), Lynda Ashley, Marisol Serrano, Chris Clewett, and Solomon Sambou. Each presented

their concerns regarding the current fiscal state of the Castaic Union School District.


Comments or Questions on Agenda Items

There were none.

PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS

Superintendent’s Report

Jim Gibson provided 50 copies of the current recovery plan for the guests in attendance. He explained

that this plan was shared at the December 9, 2015 board meeting as well as with district staff and the

bargaining units in November. It is the only plan until it is adjusted or accepted by the Board of Trustees

and approved by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE). The rumors about school and/or

program closures are not included in the plan and are not being considered at this time. The plan only

presents staff reductions and rollback of wages. Mr. Gibson stated that there are meetings schedule with

both the CTA and CSEA representatives at the end of this week, in which further discussion regarding the

plan and other options to meet the necessary reductions will take place. Mr. Gibson further explained that

as a special board meeting, there is a very limited agenda because the main purpose is for him to talk with

the Board of Trustees about possible items for discussion regarding negotiations taking place in the next

few days. He reminded those present that there is only one item on the agenda (SARCs) on which the

Board is able to make comment in accordance with California state law. He also stated that there will be

a regular board meeting on February 19th and another special board meeting on February 26th. Once the

Second Interim Report is presented to the County office (due March 15) and a recovery plan is approved,

then during the month of March, the Board plans to attend school PTA meetings in order to update parents

and present the approved recovery plan publically. The meetings will be schedule on different dates and

times to accommodate schedules. Mr. Gibson then introduced Fiscal Advisor, Michele McClowry.

Michele McClowry welcomed everyone and stated that she was pleased to see so many people in

attendance from different backgrounds, parents, teachers, classified staff, etc… She gave a brief statement

about her past experience with 14 other struggling school districts and explained her responsibilities as

the fiscal advisor to the Castaic Union School District. Mrs. McClowry explained the reasons for the $4.1

million shortfall and how that deficit will continue to grow if steps are not immediately taken to cut

spending from the operating and general fund budget. She explained that the District is spending more

on salaries and benefits than it is taking in. Once negotiations with the bargaining units take place, the

Board will then be able to determine what needs to be done to address the deficit. She explained that there

will be lay-offs and there needs to be negotiated savings if at all possible. This needs to be resolved

quickly in order to meet the March 15th deadline for issuing lay-off notices to certificated staff. Mrs.

McClowry further explained that while it is her responsibility to tell the Board the dollar amount that

needs to be cut and can offer ideas to the Board based on her previous experience with other districts, it is

the Board’s responsibility to determine that strategies for making the necessary cuts. She stated that she

will be participating in the community and PTA meetings and encouraged everyone to attend. She also

provided her CUSD email address for those who may have questions for her.

Mr. Gibson stated that the declining enrollment is significant and that in the last 11 years, the District has

lost approximately 1,050 students with 315 being lost in just the last 18 months; this was not predictable.

In addition, based on the new funding formula, we are a “losing district” because we do not have the

population that the Governor’s program is supporting. He further explained the changes to class size

reduction from the 20:1 to now 24:1 student to teacher ratio, which was a loss to the District of $400,000.

Taking into consideration the number of students who left the District and the loss of money based on the

new funding formula, the District has lost $2.5 million in less than 18 months.

Educational Services Report

Lisa Bloom reported that as was discussed at the January 15 Board meeting, she has prepared the School

Accountability Report Cards and they have been posted. As a formality, the Board will need to approve

the publishing of the SARCs as presented on the Regular Consent Calendar.


Administrative/Business Services Report

Nothing to report.

Fiscal Services Report

Nothing to report.

Facilities Report

Nothing to report.

REGULAR CONSENT CALENDAR

The Consent Calendar was approved as presented

Motion: Torres Second: Pearson VOTE: 5-0

EXHIBITS

1. Approve the Publishing of School Accountability Report Cards A

for Castaic Elementary, Live Oak Elementary, Northlake Hills

Elementary, and Castaic Middle School for the School Year

2013-14 (to be Published During 2014-15)

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board returned to Closed Executive Session at 7:31 PM Motion: Pearson Second: Christopher VOTE: 5-0 CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to GC Section 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Concerning Price and Terms of Payment Negotiating Parties: CUSD and Lennar/Newhall Land


Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Release Public Employee Performance: Evaluation of Superintendent


RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Board returned to Open Session at 9:35 PM Motion: Christopher Second: Torres VOTE: 5-0

ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 PM Motion: Huffaker Second: Pearson VOTE: 5-0

______________________________________

Clerk, Board of Trustees

______________________________________

Secretary, Board of Trustees

______________________________________

Date Approved


BOARD AGENDA ITEM B

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: Personnel Report No. 14/15-8 Item Type: Consent BACKGROUND: See attached. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: All positions shown are authorized by the Board and are included in the 2014-2015 budget. RECOMMENDATION: Approve item as submitted. Submitted by: Wendy Mullins, Assistant Director of Human Resources Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO

CASTAIC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

PERSONNEL REPORT NO. 14/15-8

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

CERTIFICATED EMPLOYMENT POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Claudia Kirk Substitute Teacher – Long Term 1/20 – 4/17/15 (for K. Summers – LO) (Extend Assign.) Brian Malette Substitute Teacher 1/14/15 Leah Winger Counselor (60%) – All Schools – Temp. 2/09 – 6/04/15 RESIGNATION Suzanne Shapiro Teacher – RSP – LO – Permanent 6/04/15 LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Paid Personal) Andrea Baker Teacher – LO – Permanent 2/05 – 2/20/15 (Paid Medical) Karen Curtis Teacher – NH – Permanent 1/21 – 1/23/15 (Extend Leave) (Unpaid FMLA) Kerry Summers Teacher – LO – Permanent 1/20 – 4/17/15

CLASSIFIED CHANGE OF STATUS POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Patricia Dodson From: Custodian – CM 3/02/15 Range 15 – 8.0 hours/day To: Custodian – LO Range 15 – 8.0 hours/day Carl Kelley From: Custodian – LO 3/02/15 Range 15 – 8.0 hours/day (Due to Layoff & To: Custodian – DO/VV/TR Bumping) Range 15 – 3.92 hours/day Debbie Montes From: Inst. Aide – Sp. Ed. (Mild/Mod.) – CM 2/10/15 Range 6 – 5.0 hours/day To: Inst. Aide – Sp. Ed. (Mild/Mod.) – CE Range 6 – 5.0 hours/day Lisa Patchin From: Library Technician – CM 3/02/15 Range 7 – 3.92 hours/day (Due to Layoff & To: Library Technician – LO Bumping)

Range 7 – 3.5 hours/day

Personnel Report 14/15-8 February 19, 2015 Page 2

CLASSIFIED CHANGE OF STATUS POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Lucinda Robinson From: Inst. Aide – Sp. Ed. (Mild/Mod.) – CE 2/10/15 Range 6 – 5.0 hours/day To: Inst. Aide – Sp. Ed. (Mild/Mod.) – CM Range 6 – 5.0 hours/day Blanca Schreier From: Instructional Aide – LO 3/02/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week (Due to Layoff & To: Instructional Aide – CE Bumping) Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Jean Schwartz From: Library Technician – CE 1/26/15 Range 7 – 3.5 hours/day To: ASB Clerk – CM Range 7 – 6.0 hours/day Suzanne Scott From: Preschool Inst. Aide – NH 2/09/15 Range 6 – 3.5 hours/day, 2 days/week To: Preschool Inst. Aide – NH Range 6 – 3.5 hours/day, 5 days/week END OF ASSIGNMENT (Layoff) Arlene Alcaraz Bus Driver – Transportation 2/27/15 Range 16 – 4.58 hours/day Melissa Blansfield Library Technician – LO 2/27/15 Range 7 – 3.5 hours/day Cathy Bryant Instructional Aide – NH 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Carrollann Cavallaro Instructional Aide – LO 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Lara Frandzel Instructional Aide – CE 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Julie Gonzalez Instructional Aide – LO 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Susan Ledebur Instructional Adie – NH 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Lori Meottel Instructional Aide – NH 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Sheryl Mountan Library Technician – LO 2/27/15 Range 7 – 3.5 hours/day Rodrigo Rincon Custodian – DO/VV/TR 2/27/15 Range 15 – 3.92 hours/day


CLASSIFIED END OF ASSIGNMENT (Layoff) POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Gloria Romero Instructional Aide – CE 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Sheila Statti Lopez Custodian – LO/NH 2/27/15 Range 15 – 8.0 hours/day Melissa Stewart Bus Driver – Transportation 2/27/15 Range 16 – 4.58 hours/day Kelly Tobin Instructional Aide – CE 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Kelly Tomlin Instructional Aide – LO 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Kristine Wardle Instructional Aide – CE 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days/week Lisa Welch Instructional Aide – NH 2/27/15 Range 6 – 2.0 hours/day, 4 days, week RESIGNATION Veronica Bloxom Library Technician – NH 2/06/15 Range 7 – 3.5 hours/day Dan Deily Maintenance – DO 2/03/15 Range 18 – 8.0 hours/day LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Paid Medical) Patricia Dodson Custodian – CM 1/05 – 1/09/15 Range 15 – 8.0 hours/day Adriana Malette Bilingual Aide – LO 2/02 – 2/27/15 Range 7 – 3.0 hours/day (Extend Leave) Suellen Negrete Health Clerk – CM 1/12 – 2/20/15 Range 7 – 3.5 hours/day (Extend Leave) Melissa Stewart Bus Driver – Transportation 1/20 – 2/06/15 Range 16 – 4.58 hours/day (Extend Leave)

NON-CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Adrian Gomez Substitute Custodian – Range 15 1/26/15


NON-CLASSIFIED CHANGE OF STATUS POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Ellen Sweeney From: Noon Duty Aide – LO 2/02/15 Range 3 – 2.67 hours/day To: Noon Duty Aide – CE Range 3 – 2.42 hours/day END OF ASSIGNMENT Lisa Statti Noon Duty Aide – NH 2/27/15 Range 3 – 3.42 hours/day RESIGNATION Linda Ulmer Noon Duty Aide – CM 2/27/15 Range 3 – 3.92 hours/day LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Unpaid Medical) Cathryn Bauer Noon Duty Aide – NH 12/17/14 – 1/09/15 Range 3 – 3.83 hours/day

CONFIDENTIAL/MANANGEMENT CHANGE OF STATUS POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Gretchen Bergstrom From: Supervisor of Business Services – DO 1/01/15 Range 25 – 8.0 hours/day To: Asst. Director of Fiscal Services – DO Range 28 – 8.0 hours/day

ADMINISTRATORS CHANGE OF STATUS POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE Rodney Lots From: Director of Fiscal Services – DO 1/05/15 To: Director of Business Services - DO LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Paid Medical) Cynthia Seamands Principal – LO 2/02 – 2/06/15 WM/bm


BOARD AGENDA ITEM C

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015

Item Title: Financial Report No. 14/15-8

Item Type: Consent

BACKGROUND: 1. Commercial Warrant Registers for the month of January are attached and submitted for approval. 2. Amounts charged to individual Funds for the period are as follows: FUND DESCRIPTION AMOUNT #01 General Fund (Unrestricted, Restricted) $250,893.39 #12 Child Development Fund $1,556.41 #14 Deferred Maintenance Fund $0 #21 Building Fund $0 #21.1 2013 Bond Series 1 $144,566.16 #25 Capital Facilities Fund $0 #40 Special Reserve for Capital Outlay $0 #40.2 Capital Facilities Fund 2 $0 #52.1 Debt Service – CFD #1 $2,702.40 #52.2 Debt Service – CFD #2 $1,819.28 #63 Preschool Fund $626.40 #76 Warrant Pass-thru $26,317.03 TOTAL $428,481.07 3. Payrolls for January 2015: Certificated $1,095,573.13 Classified - Monthly $167,264.69 Classified - Hourly $198,665.54 TOTAL $1,461,503.36 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Total of this report: $1,889,984.43.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve item as submitted.

Submitted by: Gretchen Bergstrom, Assistant Director of Fiscal Services

Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO


BOARD AGENDA ITEM D

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: Donations Item Type: Consent BACKGROUND: From Kitty Belendez, a donation of $200.00 for the Castaic Union School District. From Southland Regional Association of Realtors, a donation of $186.00 for Live Oak Elementary, Castaic Elementary, and Northlake Elementary. From Castaic Middle School PTSA, a donation of $1,000.00 for the library at Castaic Middle School. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Donation valued at $1,386.00. RECOMMENDATION: Approve item as submitted. Submitted by: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO


BOARD AGENDA ITEM E

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: Budget Adjustment Summary Item Type: Consent BACKGROUND: The attached budget adjustments are necessary due to changes between the First Interim balances and Second Interim. This will update the income and expenditure projections that are included in the Second Interim Report. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Approval of this item will revise the budget to reflect the figures shown in the Second Interim Report. RECOMMENDATION: Approve item as submitted. Submitted by: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO


BOARD AGENDA ITEM F

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: Increase of the 2014-2015 Agreement between CUSD and Lozano Smith for Legal

Services Item Type: Consent BACKGROUND: For the past several years Lozano Smith has provided legal services for land development, construction law, and school financing. Most recently, Trevin Sims has represented the District on behalf of Lozano Smith. District staff recommends continuing this relationship through approval of the attached contract. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Increase of contract by $5,000.00. Most expenditures are not charged to the General Fund, but rather to Developer Funds and Measure QS. RECOMMENDATION: Approve item as submitted. Submitted by: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO


BOARD AGENDA ITEM G

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: 2014-15 School Plans for Castaic Elementary, Live Oak Elementary, Northlake Hills

Elementary and Castaic Middle School Item Type: Consent BACKGROUND: The State requires all public schools to annually submit a School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) to their local Governing Board for approval if the school site is in receipt of categorical funds. Although none of CUSD’s four schools receive categorical funds as part of their annual budget, the CUSD Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Superintendent and Educational Services Management Team, recognize the importance of a School Plan to guide student achievement at each of Castaic Union School District’s four distinct school sites. Therefore, the Educational Services Department in collaboration with the Superintendent’s Administrative Council and Cabinet, created a unique School Plan template that succinctly reflects the academic goals of CUSD schools, in addition to aligning directly with the Castaic Union School District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2014-2017. Stakeholders, represented through School Site Councils, Parent Advisory Committees and/or other site-based stakeholder groups such as ELAC and PTA, have provided input and are also engaged in the planning processes reflected in each site’s School Plan. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Based on each school site’s outline of expenditures. RECOMMENDATION: Approve item as submitted. Submitted by: Lisa Bloom, Director of Instruction and Special Projects Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO

CASTAIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CDS: 19643456012033

Denise Davis, Principal

James M. Gibson, Superintendent

30455 Park Vista Drive

Castaic, CA 91384

661-257-4530

[email protected]

http://ces.castaicusd.com

SINGLE PLAN FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

2014 - 2015

mailto:[email protected]

http://ces.castaicusd.com/

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In order to align the goals of Castaic Elementary School with those of the

Castaic Union School District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the

stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, staff and parent groups,

have developed and approved the following

Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for the 2014-15 school year.

Board Approval Date: February 19, 2015

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LCAP GOAL 3: CUSD will continue to provide opportunities to extend learning through preschool programs, intervention activities, and enrichment experiences that enhance student achievement using a variety of instructional strategies including technology and visual and performing arts integration. CES SCHOOL GOAL: All students will continue to enhance their achievement as measured by district and school assessments through intervention programs in ELA, technology, and through the integration of visual and performing arts.

ACTION PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

TASKS PROPOSED EXPENDITURES

FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Teachers will fully implement the CCSS in ELA and Math

Principal; Teachers; District Staff

• Teachers will become experts on the CCSS in ELA and Math.

• Teachers will create lessons based on the CCSS that are rigorous and complex.

• Teachers will differentiate their instruction to meet the individual needs of their students.

No cost 2014-15 school year

Principal walk-throughs; use of curriculum provided by district; teacher planning materials

Analysis of data to determine student progress

Principal; Teachers • In PLCs, staff will discuss data compiled from DiBELS, Go Math assessments, Benchmark Tests and SBAC data to determine student progress and to drive their instruction.

• Teachers will use pacing guides, district-wide benchmarks, formal and informal assessments to measure student progress.


• Data results from assessments

• Teacher

discussion during Data Analysis Mtgs. (DAM) to determine student progress

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The Arts will be integrated into the curriculum

Principal; teachers; PTA

PD to train teachers/staff on strategies to integrate the arts into the curriculum.

$5,000 Fundraisers;donations

2014-15 school year

Principal walk-throughs; teacher documentation

LCAP GOAL 5: CUSD will continue to extend its use of current technologies including social media to foster communication and partnerships between schools and the community. CES SCHOOL GOAL: Staff will continue to communicate on a weekly basis with parents and community through newsletters, social media and other forms of technologies.

ACTION PERSONS

RESPONSIBLE TASKS PROPOSED

EXPENDITURES FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Continuous communication with parents and community

Principal; Office Staff

• Weekly communication using School-Messenger via email messages and/or voice messages.

• School’s website will

provide important information regarding school and activities.


Number of responses/numbers reached regarding Facebook posts and feedback from community will determine effectiveness

Continuous communication using social media

Principal; Assigned Teacher; PTA

Weekly posts on school’s and PTA’s Facebook pages to update school happenings.


Weekly feedback from parents via responses to FB posts

Teachers will communicate with parents through email

Teachers Daily/weekly communication from teachers to parents in their class to keep them informed on classroom happenings.


Feedback from teachers and parents

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LCAP GOAL 6: CUSD will continue to promote a bully-free environment and positive school climate through district-wide implementation of the Positive Behavioral Support System which will enhance student engagement and prevent absenteeism. CES SCHOOL GOAL: Staff will continue to implement the” Cubs with Character” PBIS plan to enhance student engagement.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Decrease the number of in-school office referrals for inappropriate behavior/bullying behaviors

Principal; Teachers; PBIS Team; PTA

• Staff will teach and reinforce the three character traits: respect, responsibility, and safety on a daily basis, using the school’s materials and yearly timeline.

• Staff will implement Utterly Global Youth Empowerment, an anti-bullying curriculum.

Anti-Bullying Curriculum: $400

PTA and Student Council Funds

2014-15 School year

Decrease in number of referrals by 50%

Increase opportunities for students to demonstrate school pride

Principal; Teachers; Staff

Staff will participate in the PBIS program by reinforcing appropriate behaviors through Cubby Cash student rewards and participation in school-wide activities.

No Cost 2014-15 School year

Number of staff who willingly participate in PBIS plan and activities will be recorded

Increase student engagement and prevent absenteeism

Principal; Teachers Staff; PBIS Team

• Bi-Monthly Cub Rallies

• Cubby Cash Reward incentives

• Spirit Days

Cubby Cash Rewards: $600

PTA and Student Council Funds

2014-15 school year

Participation in Cub Rallies, reward incentives, and spirit days will be recorded

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CUSD LCAP Goal 8: The Castaic Union School District promotes collaboration and respect amongst all stakeholders and actively seeks parental input in the decision making process. CES GOAL: Castaic Elementary School will encourage more collaboration and input in the decision-making process amongst all stakeholders.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Transition from a School Site Council to a PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) and promote an increase in parent participation across all subgroups and student populations.

Principal Teacher representative

• Create PAC Bylaws and advertise change; place meetings on Master Calendar

• Send home information via Website and School Messenger

• Hold parent info nights

in conjunction with PAC meetings to increase parent interest and involvement

• Create subcommittees

specific to group needs

Minimal to no cost

Site budget Spring 2015

Use meeting agendas, minutes and sign in sheets to measure participation and opportunities for collaboration

LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CDS: 19643456107353

Cynthia Seamands, Principal


27715 Saddleridge Way

Castaic, CA 91384

661-257-4540

[email protected]

http://los.castaicusd.com/


2014 - 2015


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In order to align the goals of Live Oak Elementary School with those of the

Castaic Union School District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the

stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, staff and parent groups,




LCAP GOAL 2: CUSD will maintain balanced curriculum that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Preschool Foundations

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and 21st Century Learning Skills to promote student achievement. LOS School Goal (ELL): ELL students will progress in their learning of English, as measured by scores on CELDT. ELD Monitoring Report, site developed monitoring tool, and decreasing teacher support.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Identify ELL students who have a need for ELD intervention

Principal; ELL Coordinator; Teachers

Collect and analyze data for grades K-5 to identify ELL students who have not made adequate growth

No cost Ongoing; formal analysis at trimester

Site ELL Student Progress Monitoring tool; District ELL Progress Monitoring tool

ELD instruction for all ELL students

Principal; ELL Coordinator; Language Acquisition Team (LAT); Teachers

• Language Acquisition Team (LAT) analyzes student progress

• Coaching of individual teachers to increase use of ELD techniques in classrooms with attention to academic vocabulary and speaking

$720 for 2 days of half-day subs

Title III Trimester two and trimester three

Site ELL Student Progress Monitoring tool; District ELL Progress Monitoring tool

Continue to utilize Progress Monitoring tool to assess ELL student progress

Principal; ELAC; ELL Coordinator; Teachers; LAT

Analyze CELDT data and current assessments; LAT collaborates with grade level teams to plan instruction

No additional cost

Ongoing Students increase their level of proficiency in ELD standards

After school tutorial and homework assistance

ELAC; Teachers; ELL aides

Val Verde tutorials for ELL students 3x/week during school year

$7,500 Title III Ongoing Increase in ELL students’ ability to complete homework successfully & independently

LA County Parks and Recreation provides ESL classes for parents

Principal; LA County Parks Personnel

Parent classes 3x/week during school year

No cost Ongoing Increase in parents’ ability to use and understand English

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LCAP GOAL 2: CUSD will maintain balanced curriculum that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Preschool Foundations and 21st Century Learning Skills to promote student achievement. LOS SCHOOL GOAL (All Students): All students will continue to improve their reading skills (phonics, fluency and comprehension) as measured by school and district assessments, while matching the level of rigor as required by Common Core State Standards.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

All students will be engaged in rigorous learning, using complex texts and utilizing their speaking and listening skills

Principal; Teachers; Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA); Grade Level Teams

• Teachers will analyze the CCSS in Reading

• Teachers will create lessons based on this analysis that match the rigor and complexity embedded in the CCSS

• Teachers will modify and differentiate instruction using research-based strategies to best meet the individual needs of all students

• No cost Ongoing Principal walk-throughs to monitor

PD and collaboration to look at rigor, complexity and best practices for teaching reading

Principal; District Office Staff; Teachers; TOSA

• Teachers will implement best practices in their classrooms

• No cost

• Ongoing • Increased proficiency in CCSS

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• Analyze DIBELS data to determine student growth

• Use of data to determine placement for reading; students identified to need intervention will be part of a special reading group

• Research assessment for comprehension up through grade 5

• Parent volunteers will be trained in how to assist teachers during reading intervention

• No cost • No cost • No cost

• Ongoing • Trimester • Trimester • Ongoing

• Decrease percentage of students in Tier 3 and Tier 2 RTI groups

Communicate with parents about Common Core Reading

Principal; Teachers • Continue to discuss CCSS in Reading

• Share ways parents can help with reading at home

No cost

Ongoing Increased understanding of and involvement in reading instruction and activities

As budget allows, purchase materials for CCSS in Reading

Principal; Teachers Maintain list of requested items to purchase

No cost at this time

Ongoing Increased opportunities for students result in the ability of students to understand, analyze and evaluate all types of text

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LCAP GOAL 2: CUSD will maintain balanced curriculum that is aligned with the CCSS, Preschool Foundations and 21st Century Learning Skills to promote student achievement. LOS SCHOOL GOAL (All Students): Students will demonstrate growth in their use and application of the Mathematical Practice Standards and CCSS in Math.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Teachers will fully implement the CCSS in Mathematics

Principal; Teachers • Utilizing PLC structures, teachers discuss how to best teach math practices

• Use of informal and formal assessments

• Review of daily work

• Opportunities for students to explain thinking

No cost Ongoing Increased student mastery of CCSS in mathematics


Principal; Teachers • In PLCs, grade level teams will analyze chapter, unit and other GO Math assessments to determine student progress. When SBAC data becomes available, scores will be analyzed.

• Teachers will modify

No cost Ongoing Increased student performance in CCSS in mathematics

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instruction accordingly and look at how to implement interventions

• Intervention strategies will be utilized for students who are struggling

Implement “Math Talks” in grades K-5

Principal; Teachers • Purchase books (“Math Talks”)

• Begin discussions at Staff Meetings and weekly PLCs

$600 for books Site budget 2015-16 school yr.

Walk-through by principal

LCAP GOAL 4: CUSD will provide instruction on the effective use of technology to support full implementation of Common Core Standards.

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LOS SCHOOL GOAL (All Students): Students will utilize the current technologies available to master CCSS and 21st Century Learning Skills.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Teachers will utilize the current technologies available to support student mastery of CCSS and 21st Century Learning Skills

Principal; Teachers; District Tech. Staff

• Digital content will be integrated into instruction as appropriate

• Teachers will continue to use technology daily in their classroom

No cost

QS

Ongoing

Principal walk-throughs

Increase Wi-Fi access for grades 4 and 5

Principal; District Technology Staff

All students will have access to technology to include SMARTboards, Chromebooks, and desktop computers

To be determined by District Technology Staff

QS Ongoing More students and teachers will have wireless access

Improve staff’s knowledge and skills to integrate technology into instruction

Principal; Technology Committee

• Provide PD opportunities for teachers and staff

• Seek funding and other strategic partnerships to provide opportunities for PD

• Develop a technology needs assessment

• Expect teachers to use technology for teaching and communication

No cost Ongoing Observable collaboration and increased use of best practices with the integration of technology into all content areas and evidence that students are becoming more competent with digital learning and presentations

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Explore new technologies to continue to develop STEM at LOS


• Research grant opportunities for projects such as Lego Engineering, Beginning Computer Programming, Engineering, etc.

No cost Ongoing Successfully funded grant proposals will support STEM at LOS

LCAP GOAL 6: CUSD will continue to promote a bully-free environment and positive school climate through district-wide implementation of the Positive Behavioral Support Plan which will enhance student engagement and prevent absenteeism. LOS SCHOOL GOAL (All Students): Live Oak will continue to implement the Positive Behavioral Support Program (PBSP) and anti-bullying curriculum with the goal of decreasing behaviors requiring disciplinary action and/or office referral and increasing positive behaviors school wide.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Decrease number of office referrals

Principal; Leadership Team; Teachers; Staff

• Analyze student behavior data (number of students sent to office, infractions, location)

• Continue PBSP at school site

• Continue to pass out Leopard Loot and rewards

• Anti-bullying curriculum and assemblies

• Increase active

• No cost • No cost • Variable • Variable

Site Budget

PTA

Ongoing

Number of office referrals will decrease from 2013/14 to 2014/15

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supervision and consistent school messaging

• No cost

Continue to provide opportunities for students to show pride in LOS and to be engaged at school

Principal; Teachers; Staff; Youth Activities League (YAL)

• Student helpers at lunch

• Students helping with reading in younger grades

• Spirit Tags, Spirit Rallies, Spirit Days, Student Council

• Buddies (older students helping younger students)

• Leopard Lunch League

• No cost • No cost • Variable • No cost • No cost

Site Budget; PTA

Ongoing Increase in students’ academic performance in addition to decrease in office referrals

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CUSD LCAP Goal 8: The Castaic Union School District promotes collaboration and respect amongst all stakeholders and actively seeks parental input in the decision making process. LOS Goal (All Students): LOS will seek ways to increase parent collaboration and input at the school site.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Increase attendance at parent meetings including PTA and ELAC

Principal; PTA President and Board; ELL Coordinator

• Survey parents to determine reasons why they are not attending meetings

• Analyze data and create plan

No cost Spring 2015

Parent sign-in sheets

Continue to have parent nights (similar to Common Core Math Night) to inform parents about curriculum, school changes, homework, etc.

Principal; Teachers Informally survey parents regarding topics of interest

No cost Spring 2015

Increased parent participation evidenced by attendance at parent nights

Community Outreach Community Resources

Principal; ELAC; ELL Aides; Student Council Realty Executives Women’s Assistance League

Service Projects: Love Thy Neighbor, Pennies for Patients, Patrick Crawford Annual Memorial Blood Drive Lunch with Santa School Clothing

• No cost • No Cost • No Cost

Ongoing Dec. 2014

Fall 2014

Student involvement in Castaic community

NORTHLAKE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CDS: 19643450101600

Erin Augusta, Principal


32545 Ridge Route Road

Castaic, CA 91384

661-257-4560

[email protected]

http://nhs.castaicusd.com/


2014 - 2015


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In order to align the goals of Northlake Hills Elementary school with those of

the Castaic Union School District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP),

the stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, staff and parent groups,



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LCAP GOAL 2: CUSD will maintain balanced curriculum that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Preschool Foundations and 21st Century Learning Skills to promote student achievement. NHE SCHOOL GOAL (ELL): ELL students will progress in their learning of English, as measured by scores on CELDT and decreasing teacher support.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Develop criteria for identifying ELL students who have a need for ELD intervention

Erin Augusta (Principal); Tim Garman (ELL Coordinator)

• Collect and analyze data for grades 1-5 to identify students who have not made adequate growth

No cost Feb. to Sept. 2015

A draft set of criteria will be developed

ELD instruction for all ELL students

Principal; ELL Coordinator: Teachers

• Training and collaboration for teachers on vocabulary and speaking and listening instruction

• Coaching of individual teachers to increase use of ELD techniques in classrooms with attention to academic vocabulary and speaking


Title III February 2015 →

• Attendance at trainings • Principal walk-throughs

Begin to develop site-based ELD assessments to monitor ELL student progress

Principal; ELAC; ELL Coordinator; Teachers

• Analyze CELDT data and current assessments; meet as ELD team

• Begin to create a monitoring matrix for teachers to use to guide instruction


Title III March 2015 →

• A draft document will be ready to pilot for assessments and monitoring matrix

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After school English classes for parents to enable them to improve communication with school and teachers and help students with homework

ELAC; ELL Coordinator; ELL aides

• Needs assessment • 2x a week English

classes for ELL parents with childcare provided

• Open computer lab 1x a week for ELL homework night and technology assistance for ELL parents

• No cost • $2250 for 10

weeks (20 classes)

• Approx. $900 for 30 weeks

Title III

Title III

• Parents surveys and needs assessment review

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LCAP GOAL 2: CUSD will maintain balanced curriculum that is aligned with the CCSS, Preschool Foundations and 21st Century Learning Skills to promote student achievement. NHE SCHOOL GOAL (All Students): All students will continue to improve their reading skills (phonics, fluency and comprehension) as measured by school and district assessments, while matching the level of rigor as required by Common Core State Standards.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

All students will be engaged in rigorous learning, using complex texts and utilizing their speaking and listening skills

Principal; Teachers; Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA); Grade Level Teams

• Teachers will analyze the CCSS in Reading

• Teachers will create lessons based on this analysis that match the rigor and complexity embedded in the CCSS

• Teachers will modify and differentiate instruction using research-based strategies to best meet the individual needs of all students

No cost February 2015 →

• Principal walk-throughs to monitor

• Assessments will match the level of rigor of CCSS

Professional development opportunities at staff meetings to look at rigor and complexity and best practices for teaching reading

Principal; District Office Staff

• Teachers will implement best practices in their classrooms

• Professional Reading material based on need and/or interest

• No cost • $500

Site budget February 2015 →

• Principal walk-throughs to monitor; Attendance at staff meetings

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Teachers; TOSA • Analyze DIBELS data to determine student growth

• Use of data to determine placement for reading; students identified to need intervention will be part of a special reading group

• Research assessment for comprehension up through grade 5

• Parent volunteers will be trained in how to assist teachers during reading intervention (if TOSA no longer at site)

• No cost • No cost • No cost • Materials:

$100

Site budget February 2015 → August 2015 →

• DIBELS data will show decreased number of students needing TIER III and TIER II interventions

• Sample assessments obtained

to pilot • Parents will be trained and

scheduled for classes

Communicate with parents about Common Core Reading

Principal; Teachers • Continue to discuss CCSS in Reading

• Share ways parents can help with reading at home

No cost

Ongoing 2015-2016

• Newsletters will be available plus online communication

• Possible parent night on reading

As budget allows, purchase materials for CCSS in Reading

Principal; Teachers • Maintain list of requested items to purchase should dollars become available (e.g. Scholastic News)

No cost at this time

Ongoing, as needed

• Materials purchased

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LCAP GOAL 2: CUSD will maintain balanced curriculum that is aligned with the CCSS, Preschool Foundations and 21st Century Learning Skills to promote student achievement. NHE SCHOOL GOAL (All Students): Students will demonstrate growth in their use and application of the Mathematical Practice Standards and CCSS in Math.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Teachers will fully implement the CCSS in Math

Principal; Teachers • Utilizing PLC structures, teachers discuss and implement best math practices

• Use of informal and formal assessments

• Review of daily work • Opportunities for

students to explain thinking

No cost Ongoing Principal walk-throughs


Principal; Teachers • In PLCs, grade level teams analyze chapter, unit and other GO Math assessments to determine student progress. SBAC scores will be analyzed when available

• Teachers will modify instruction accordingly and look at how to implement before-school interventions (Math Ninja, 3rd grade)

No cost Ongoing • Data will show increasing number of students who are proficient, passing (terminology determined by assessment) increases weekly, monthly, yearly)

• Principal walk-throughs;

Implementation of intervention or enrichment math

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in other grades • Intervention strategies

will be utilized for students who are struggling

Implement “Math Talks” in grades K-5

Principal; Teachers • Purchase books (“Math Talks”)

• Begin discussions at Staff Meetings and weekly PLCs

$600 for books Site budget August 2015 →

Walk-through by principal; materials purchased; professional development started

Implement Learning Walks (as money becomes available)

Principal; Teachers • Staff development on Learning Walks

• Half-day subs for small groups of teachers to conduct Learning Walks

$2250

District or Site Budget depending upon availability of funds

August 2015 →

Principal and teacher walk-throughs; feedback from teachers

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LCAP GOAL 4: CUSD will provide instruction on the effective use of technology to support full implementation of Common Core Standards. NHE SCHOOL GOAL (All Students): Students will utilize the current technologies available to master CCSS and 21st Century Learning Skills.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Teachers will utilize the current technologies available to support student mastery of CCSS and 21st Century Learning Skills

Principal; Teachers; District Technology Staff


• All students will have access to technology to include SMARTboards, Chromebooks, desktop computers and/or iPads

• Teachers will continue to use technology daily in their classrooms

• 5th grade students will use Google Classroom


Principal walk-throughs

Improve staff’s knowledge and skills to integrate technology into instruction


• Provide PD opportunities for teachers and staff

• Seek funding and other strategic partnerships to provide opportunities for PD

• Develop a technology needs


• Principal will provide opportunities

• Needs assessments/surveys

completed

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assessment • Expect teachers to

use technology for teaching and communication

Explore new technologies to continue to develop STEM at NHE


• Research grant opportunities for projects such as Lego Engineering, Beginning Computer Programming, Engineering, etc.


Grants will be applied for; parent involvement will be quantified; after school classes added to schedule

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LCAP GOAL 6: CUSD will continue to promote a bully-free environment and positive school climate through district-wide implementation of the Positive Behavioral Support System which will enhance student engagement and prevent absenteeism. NHE SCHOOL GOAL (All Students): Northlake Hills will continue to implement PBIS, SOAR and anti-bullying curriculum with the goal of decreasing behaviors requiring disciplinary action and/or office referral and increasing positive behaviors school wide.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Decrease number of office referrals

Principal; PBIS team; Teachers; Staff

• Analyze student behavior data (number of students sent to office, infractions, location)

• Continue PBIS at school site

• Continue to pass out SOAR tickets and rewards

• Anti-bullying curriculum and assemblies/programs

• Begin PD on next level of PBIS; language in classrooms; active supervision

• No cost • No cost • No cost • Variable • No cost

PTA

Data will show decreased number of office referrals Assemblies will be brought in to school Principal walk-throughs

Continue to provide opportunities for students to show pride in NHE and to be engaged at school

Principal; Teachers; Staff

• Morning Valet • 4th/5th graders help

with SDC (Helping Hands)

• Student helpers at lunch

• Students helping

No cost

February 2015 →

Current opportunities will be continued New ideas will be implemented.

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with reading in younger grades

• Spirit Tags, Spirit Rallies, Spirit Days, Student Council

CUSD LCAP Goal 8: The Castaic Union School District promotes collaboration and respect amongst all stakeholders and actively seeks parental input in the decision making process.

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NHE Goal (All Students): NHE will seek ways to increase parent collaboration and input at the school site.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Increase attendance at parent meetings including PTA and ELAC

Principal; PTA President and Board; ELL Coordinator

• Survey parents to determine reasons why they are not attending meetings

• Analyze data and create plan


Increased attendance will be noted

Continue to have parent nights (similar to Common Core Math Night) to inform parents re curriculum, school changes, homework, etc.

Principal; Teachers • Informally survey parents regarding topic of interest

No cost Spring 2015 →

One other parent night will be implemented within the next calendar year

After-school English classes for ELL parents to enable them to improve communication with school and teachers and help students with homework

Principal; ELAC; ELL Coordinator; ELL Aides

Classes 2x week for 10 weeks

$2250 Title III Classes will be continued Feedback from parents

CASTAIC MIDDLE SCHOOL CDS: 19643456106215

Bob Brauneisen, Principal


28900 Hillcrest Parkway

Castaic, CA 91384

661-257-4550

[email protected]

http://cms.castaicusd.com


2014 - 2015


http://cms.castaicusd.com/

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CMS SCHOOL VISION

“Empowering the learners of today for the challenges of tomorrow.”

CMS SCHOOL MISSION

“CMS, in partnership with the community, promotes a focus on empathy and integrity while providing a 21st century learning environment that inspires

critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.”

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In order to align the goals of Castaic Middle School with those of the Castaic

Union School District’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the

stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, staff and parent groups, have

developed and approved the following



LCAP GOAL 2: CUSD will maintain balanced curriculum that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Preschool Foundations

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and 21st Century Learning Skills to promote student achievement. CMS SCHOOL GOAL: Castaic Middle School will implement, expand and maintain a balanced curriculum that is aligned with Common Core Standards and 21st Century learning skills to promote student achievement



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

CMS PD team will continue their three year plan for professional development, with a focus on Common Core State Standards, team building, essential questions, close reading, student engagement, critical reading and the Socratic seminar.

Assistant Principal(s); CMS PD Team

• The PD team will meet monthly to coordinate and evaluate the three year plan and current status of reaching planned goals.

• The PD team will

continue to attend the Hart district professional development activities.

• During staff meetings,

PD team members will review best practices, and the administration will check for evidence of implementation of thESE strategies taught during professional development during walk-throughs, observations and evaluations.

Professional release time to attend Hart District Meetings and during school activities.

Site Funds Ongoing Administration will check for evidence of implementation of these strategies taught during professional development during walk-throughs, observations and evaluations. Annual growth will be measured based on ELA and Math Common Core Benchmarks.

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LCAP GOAL 2: CUSD will maintain balanced curriculum that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Preschool Foundations and 21st Century Learning Skills to promote student achievement. CMS SCHOOL GOAL: Castaic Middle School will implement, expand and maintain a balanced curriculum that is aligned with Common Core Standards and 21st Century learning skills to promote student achievement.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Implement district benchmarks and common core benchmarks in ELA and math.

Principal; Assistant Principal(s); Teachers

• Create CCSS benchmarks

• Evaluate and analyze

student products

Minimal to no cost

Site Funds Ongoing Keep track of data to measure growth from year to year

LCAP GOAL 3: The Castaic Union School District will continue to provide opportunities to extend learning through preschool programs, intervention activities and enrichment experiences that enhance student achievement using a variety of instructional strategies including technology and visual and performing arts integration. CMS SCHOOL GOAL: Castaic Middle School will continue to implement new, and provide existing, intervention and enrichment opportunities that enhance student achievement using a variety of instructional strategies, including technology and visual and performing arts integration.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Implement the new RTI advisory, offering intervention and enrichment during the school day for 30 minutes 3 times per week.

Principal; Assistant Principal(s); Grade Level Teams; Teachers

• Train teachers • Regular evaluation

through survey’s and evaluations

• Work with teams to organize enrichment, RTI and study hall activities

Minimal to no cost

Site Funds Beginning Sept. 2014

→

Evaluate effectiveness of RTI program by evaluating grades, benchmarks, teacher and student feedback

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Restructure Special Education Department to better meet the needs of students.

Principal; Assistant Principal(s); Special Education Dept.; Teachers

Find progress monitoring system to frequently measure growth and allow for movement between leveled ELA and Math classes

Minimal to no cost

Site Funds 2014-15 school year

Use progress monitoring and grades to evaluate effectiveness of Special Education restructuring

Provide EL support through an ELD support period and SDAIE history and science classes.

Principal; Assistant Principal(s); Grade Level Teams; Teachers

Meet with teachers to create and evaluate curriculum, grading protocols and student placement

Minimal to no cost

Site Funds Ongoing Monitor EL progress on CELDT, English 3D benchmarks and academic grades and adjust program to support success

Offer enrichment opportunities in the arts and for high achieving students.

Principal; Assistant Principal(s); Teachers

Work within the master schedule to offer enriched science, accelerated math classes, different levels of band and art

Minimal to no additional costs

Site Funds Ongoing Master schedule offerings

LCAP GOAL 4: CUSD will provide instruction on the effective use of technology to support full implementation of Common Core Standards. CMS SCHOOL GOAL: Students will utilize the current technologies available to master CCSS and 21st Century Learning Skills.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Teachers will utilize the current technologies available to support student mastery of CCSS and 21st Century Learning Skills.

Principal; Assistant Principal(s); Teachers; District Technology Staff


• All students will have

access to school-wide technology

Minimal to no cost

District; Site Funds

Ongoing • Teacher implementation of strategies taught during professional development will be evident and noted during walk-throughs, observations and evaluations

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• Teachers will continue to use technology daily in their classrooms

• 7th and 8th grade

students will use Google Classroom to support CCSS instruction

• Teachers will utilize

Chromebooks for Writing Benchmarks, and other 21st Century Learning projects

• Content from Google

Classroom accounts • Writing prompt benchmarks

Improve staff’s knowledge and skills to integrate technology into instruction.


• Provide PD opportunities for teachers and staff based on needs assessment

• PD team and Site

Administration will utilize Google Drive and Google Classroom to collaborate and share information with faculty

No cost Site Funds Ongoing Observations of classroom technology use

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LCAP GOAL 6: The Castaic Union School District will continue to promote a bully-free environment and positive school climate through district-wide implementation of the Positive Behavioral Support System which will enhance student engagement and prevent absenteeism. CMS SCHOOL GOAL: Castaic Middle School will continue to utilize and further develop the Cougar Pride Project and Safe School Ambassador Program with the goal of promoting a bully-free environment and positive school climate.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Implement additional aspects of the Cougar Pride Project which helps recognize student and staff achievement, fosters teamwork and integrity, enhances student engagement, decreases absenteeism, and encourages school spirit.

Principal; Assistant Principal(s); Staff

• Organize B.U.G. (Bring UP your Grade) Awards

• Student of the Quarter

Luncheons • Cougar Pride Friday

activities • Implement V.I.P

Awards • Maintain accurate

• Jupiter Grade records

• $2500 for

Cougar Pride Project

• $1900 for

Jupiter Grades

Site funds; fundraising; donations

Ongoing Use Jupiter Grade discipline input to gauge the decrease in the rate of tardies, absenteeism and reports of bullying

Increase the number of students and staff who participate in the Safe School Ambassador (SSA) anti-bullying program.

Principal; SSA Coordinator(s), Assistant Principal(s)

Increase recruitment of qualified teachers and students to participate in different aspects of the Safe School Ambassador Program

$1,000 for teacher release and professional development

Site budget; donations

Spring 2015

Compare numbers of participants from prior year to current year

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CUSD LCAP Goal 8: The Castaic Union School District promotes collaboration and respect amongst all stakeholders and actively seeks parental input in the decision making process. CMS GOAL: Castaic Middle School will encourage more collaboration and input in the decision-making process amongst all stakeholders.



FUNDING SOURCE

TIMELINE EVALUATION

Transition from a PTSA to a PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) and promote an increase in parent participation across all subgroups and student populations

Principal; Assistant Principal(s)

• Create PAC Bylaws and advertise change; place meetings on Master Calendar

• Send home information via Jupiter Grades and School Messenger

• Hold parent info nights

in conjunction with PAC meetings to increase parent interest and involvement

• Create subcommittees

specific to group needs

Minimal to no cost

Site budget Spring Semester

2015

Use meeting agendas, minutes and sign in sheets to measure participation and opportunities for collaboration


BOARD AGENDA ITEM H

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: Agreement with School Facilities Consultants Item Type: Consent BACKGROUND: The Castaic Union School District has requested from School Facilities Consultants to prepare school facility fee justification study and School Facility Needs Analysis (SFNA). The fee justification study is necessary for the school district to levy development fees as adjusted by the State Allocation Board. This is the level 1 fee that is statutory and available once the district has completed the fee justification study. The SFNA is done to determine level 2 fees on development within the boundaries of the District. This fee is over and above the statutory fee established by the State Allocation Board. Level 2 fees are available to the district once the SFNA has been completed and meet the requirement to impose this level. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Not to exceed $7,500 plus reimbursement expenses pursuant to the agreement to be paid from fees collected from developer funds. No impact to the general fund. RECOMMENDATION: Approve item as submitted. Submitted by: Jaime Garcia, Director of Facilities Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO


BOARD AGENDA ITEM I

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: Second Reading and Adoption of Administrative Regulation 4217.3: Layoff/Rehire

(Classified) Item Type: Consent BACKGROUND: This is the second reading of revised Administrative Regulation 4217.3: Layoff/Rehire (Classified). There were no changes from the first reading at the Board meeting of January 15, 2015. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: There is no fiscal impact on the District. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt revised Administrative Regulation. Submitted by: Marcia Dains, Director of Administrative Services Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO

Classified Personnel AR 4217.3(a) LAYOFF/REHIRE Classified employees shall be subject to layoff for lack of work or lack of funds. (Education Code 45114, 45308) A classified employee shall not be laid off if a short-term employee is retained to render service that the classified employee is qualified to render. (Education Code 45117) (cf. 4121 - Temporary/Substitute Personnel) Order of Layoff Within a Classification/Determination of Seniority Within each class, the order of layoff shall be determined by length of service. (Education Code 45114, 45308) For an employee who is a member of the Military reserve or the Naitonal Guard, length of service credit shall be granted for military leave of absence, including voluntary or involuntary active duty during a period of national emergency or war. (Education Code 45297, 45308) (cf. 4161.5/4261.5/4361.5 - Military Leave) Length of service credit may be granted for time spent on unpaid illness or maternity leave, unpaid family care leave, or unpaid industrial accident leave. Length of service credit shall not be granted for other types of unpaid leaves. (Education Code 45308) (cf. 4161.8/4261.8/4361.8 - Family Care and Medical Leave) (cf. 4261.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave) (cf. 4261.11 - Industrial Accident/Illness Leave) Length of service shall be determined by the date of hire. The employee who has been employed the shortest time in the classification by the District shall be laid off first. (Education Code 45308) For an employee in a “restricted position” under Education Code 45105 or 45259, the original date of employment in the restricted position shall be used to determine his/her length of service, provided he/she has completed six months of satisfactory service and has successfully passed the qualifying examination required for service in the class (Education Code 45105) (cf. 4200 - Classified Personnel) Notice of Layoff Whenever a classified employee is to be laid off for lack of work or lack of funds, written notice shall be given to the employee, informing him/her of the layoff, the date the layoff goes into effect, any displacement rights, and reemployment rights. The notice shall be given: (Education Code 45117)

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AR 4217.3(b) LAYOFF/REHIRE (continued) 1. At least 60 days prior to the effective date of the layoff,

if the layoff is for lack of work resulting from a bona fide reduction or elimination of service being performed.

2. No later than April 29, if the layoff is for lack of funds

due to the expiration of a specially funded program at the end of any school year. However, if the termination date of the specially funded program is other than June 30, the employee shall be given notice at least 60 days from the effective date of the layoff.

(cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications)

The District is not required to provide the 60-day notice in the event of an actual and existing financial inability to pay the salaries of classified employees or if the layoff is due to a lack of work resulting from conditions not foreseeable or preventable by the District. (Education Code 45117) The District also is not required to provide the 60-day notice to any person hired as a short-term employee for a period not exceeding 60 days whose service may not be extended or renewed. (Education Code 45117) Reemployment Classified employees laid off because of lack of work or lack of funds shall be eligible for reemployment for a period of 39 months and shall be reemployed in preference to new applicants. Reemployment shall be in order of seniority. Persons so laid off also have the right to apply and establish their qualification for vacant promotional positions within the District during the 39-month period. (Education Codes 45114, 45298, 45308) When a vacancy occurs, the District shall give the employee with the most seniority an opportunity to accept or reject the position, by first calling the employee at his/her last known telephone number to notify him/her of the vacancy and then sending written notice by certified and standard mail to his/her last known address. The employee shall advise the District of his/her decision by any means no later than 10 calendar days from the date the notice was sent. If the employee accepts, he/she shall report to work no later than two calendar weeks from the vacancy notification date or on a later date specified by the District. In order to be reemployed, the employee must be capable of performing the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. When an otherwise eligible employee is unable to perform the essential duties of the job, he/she shall be kept on the reemployment list until another opportunity becomes available or the period of reemployment eligibility expires, whichever occurs first.




AR 4217.3(c) LAYOFF/REHIRE (continued) (cf. 4032 - Reasonable Accommodation) Upon rejecting three offers of reemployment, the employee's name will be removed from the reemployment list and he/she will forfeit all reemployment rights to which he/she would otherwise be entitled. If an employee is employed in a new position and fails to complete the probationary period in the new position, he/she shall be returned to the reemployment list for the remainder of the 39-month period. The remaining time period shall be calculated as the time remaining in the 39-month period as of the date of reemployment. (Education Code 45114, 45298) Reinstatement of Benefits When a laid-off employee is reemployed, all accumulated sick leave credit shall be restored. A laid-off permanent employee shall be reemployed with all rights and benefits accorded to him/her at the time of layoff. A laid-off probationary employee shall be reemployed as a probationary employee, and the previous time served toward the completion of the required probationary period shall be counted. He/she will also be reemployed with all rights and benefits accorded to a probationary employee at the time of layoff. Voluntary Demotion or Reduction of Hours Classified employees who take voluntary demotion or voluntary reduction in assigned time in lieu of layoff, or in order to remain in their present position rather than be reclassified or reassigned, shall be granted the same rights as employees who are laid off. (Education Code 45114, 45298) Employees who take voluntary demotion or voluntary reduction in assigned time in lieu of layoff shall have the option of returning to a position in their former class or to positions with increased assigned time as vacancies become available and without limitation of time. If there is a valid reemployment list, they shall be ranked on that list in accordance with their proper seniority. (Education Code 45114, 45298) Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE 45101 Definitions 45103 Classified service in districts not incorporating the merit system 45105 Positions under various acts not requiring certification qualifications; classification 45113 Rules and regulations for classified service in districts not incorporating the merit system





AR 4217.3(d) LAYOFF/REHIRE (continued) Legal Reference: (continued)

45114 Layoff and reemployment procedures; definitions 45115 Layoff: Reinstatement from service retirement 45117 Notice of layoff 45286 Limited term employees 45297 Right to take equivalent examination while employee in military service 45298 Reemployment of persons laid off; voluntary demotions or reductions in time; districts adopting merit system 45308 Order of layoff and reemployment; length of service 45309 Reinstatement of permanent noncertified employees after resignation UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 38 4301-4307 Veterans' Reemployment Rights COURT DECISIONS Tucker v. Grossmont Union High School District (2008) 168 Cal.App.4th 640 San Mateo City School District v. Public Employment Relations Board (1983) 33 Cal.3d 850, 866

Management Resources:

WEB SITES California School Employees Association: http://www.csea.com

Regulation CASTAIC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT approved: November 20, 1997 Castaic, California Revised: February 19, 2015 (BM)

http://www.csea.com/


BOARD AGENDA ITEM J

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: Rescind Classified Layoff Notices of Two (2) 4.58 Hours Per Day Bus Drivers and Rescind Classified Layoff Notices of Eleven (11) 2.0 Hours Per Day, Four Days Per Week, Instructional Aides (Kindergarten) Item Type: Action BACKGROUND: Based on CSEA and CTA negotiations, rescind two (2) 4.58 hours per day bus driver positions and eleven (11) 2.0 hours per day, four days per week instructional aide (kindergarten) positions from Resolution #14/15-22 approved on December 9, 2014. Other positions noted on Resolution #14/15-22 will remain as is, due to lack of work and/or lack of funds. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The salaries for these positions will be returned to the 2014-2015 school year budget. RECOMMENDATION: Approve item as submitted. Submitted by: Wendy Mullins, Assistant Director of Human Resources Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO


BOARD AGENDA ITEM K

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: Authorize Increase Facility Use Fees under the Civic Center Act Item Type: Action BACKGROUND: School facilities are provided primarily for the education of students and that use will always be given first priority. District facilities are available for community use when the activity is consistent with the best interests of the District and does not interfere with the regular conduct of the educational program. Board Policy “1330” has established the use of school facilities under the “Civic Center Act”. The Board has also authorized a “use fee” to recover cost associated with the use of those facilities. The last fee increase was revised January 12, 2006. In 2014, the state of California issued a fee calculation guide to establish the direct cost for the type of facility used under the Civic Center Act. Submitted for Board approval are the fees adjusted using the template provided by the Department of Education. Staff recommends to grandfather all applications on file to be assessed the fee at the time of application. Applications received after February 19, 2015 will be assessed the new facility fee, if approved. The district will also request $150 for all applications that have recurring use. Waivers to school facility use fees will require an approval from the school board. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The fiscal implications are unknown at this time. RECOMMENDATION: Approve item as submitted. Submitted by: Jaime Garcia, Director of Facilities Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO

Community Relations E(3) 1330(a) USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES

Schedule of Rates for Facility Use The Governing Board believes that the use of school facilities by outside organizations should not result in increased costs for the District, nor should use negatively impact the schools’ educational programs. Scheduling and accessibility will be monitored to assure that the facilities are adequately maintained and supervised. The District reserves the right to limit or deny use. (cf. AR 1330 - Use of School Facilities.) User Categories and Fee Structure: A: The chart below defines the user categories and the fees that will be charged for the use of a district facility. User Category Type of Groups Examples Type of Fees

A

District or School Based Use

. School activities or clubs

. School Site Councils

. Education Foundation

No Charge

B

Youth Groups or Activities or

Not-For-Profit Student Enrichment Classes

. Youth Sports

. Scouting Groups

. Non-Profit classes in music, Choir, Academic Chess, Drama, Foreign Language Etc

Direct Costs

C

Adult, For-Profit or Religious

Groups

. For-Profit Education Programs . Private Groups . Adult Basketball, Football . Religious Services

Fair Rental Value

Other Related Fees

Service Description User Categories That May Need Services

Application Process Processing fee to be paid at time of application (non-refundable) B or C

Custodial Assistance For opening and closing a facility if no custodian is on duty, district representative while facility is in use

A, B or C

Food Service Assistance Any use of the kitchen or its equipment requires permission from Central Kitchen and may incur a separate cost

A No kitchen use by B or C

B: The direct costs to the district for the use of school facilities or grounds mean those costs for supplies, utilities, custodial services, services of any other district employees, and salaries paid school district employees necessitated by the organization’s use of the district school facilities and grounds. C: The fair rental value means the direct costs to the district, plus the amortized costs of the school facilities or grounds used for the duration of the activity authorized. The district will not accept work or services in lieu of fees. Processing fee: $20.00 per application Deposit: $150 (to be applied to outstanding fee balance or repairs due to damages) Custodial service billed at $43.00 hour Fees: Once the application is approved and added to the schedule, a bill will be created and mailed to the applicant. A single invoice will be created for all scheduled uses at the time your application is approved. Any deposit held will be returned after all invoices have been paid. If there are damages, a damage statement will be mailed with an invoice.

Community Relations E(3) 1330(b) USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES

SUGGESTED FEES FACILITY DIRECT COSTS

ENERGY, PERSONNEL, SETUP, REPAIR/MAINTENANCE

FACILITY/AREA/EQUIPMENT WORKDAY/UNTIL 10 p.m. MINIMUM HOURLY FEES

NOT INCLUDING OFF SCHEDULE TIME (WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER BREAKS ETC.)

WEEKEND/NON-REGULAR WORKDAY HOURLY FEES (3 hour minimum)

(THIS WOULD INCLUDE WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER AND OTHER BREAKS IN THE

REGULAR SCHOOL SCHEDULE) – includes custodial charge

NON-PROFIT: Classroom $9.50 per hour $52.50 per hour LLiibbrraarryy CCMMSS $14.00 per hour $57.00 per hour Library CES, LOS, NHS $10.50 per hour $53.50 per hour Gym (CMS) $45.00 per hour $88.00 per hour MPR CMS $40.00 per hour $83.00 per hour MPR CES, LOS, NHS $24.00 per hour $67.00 per hour Fields $33.00 per hour $76.00 per hour Stadium (CMS) $33.00 per hour $76.00 per hour Track, Asphalt Area, Outside Stage, etc. $8.75 per hour $51.75 per hour Exhibit CASTAIC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Adopted: November 20, 1997 Castaic, California Revised: February 19, 1998 Revised: July 15, 1998 Revised: January 22, 2006 Revised:


BOARD AGENDA ITEM L

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: 2015 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election Item Type: Action BACKGROUND: CSBA election materials are attached, including the ballot and biographical information for the candidates. There are three vacancies. The Board may vote for no more than three candidates, per the attached list. The postmark deadline for ballots is March 16th. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: There is no fiscal impact on the District. RECOMMENDATION: Cast CSBA ballot(s) as determined by Board vote. Submitted by: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO


BOARD AGENDA ITEM M

Meeting Date: February 19, 2015 Item Title: GASB 45 Actuarial Report Item Type: Informational BACKGROUND: In June, 2004 the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued its final accrual accounting standards for retiree healthcare benefits, GASB 43 and GASB 45. GASB 43/45 require public employers such as the District to perform periodic actuarial valuations to measure and disclose their retiree healthcare liabilities for the financial statements of both the employer and the trust, if any, set aside to pre-fund these liabilities. The District must obtain actuarial valuations of its retiree health insurance program under GASB 43/45 not less frequently than once every two years. To accomplish these objectives the District selected Demsey, Filliger and Associates (DF&A) to perform an actuarial valuation of the retiree health insurance program as of July 1, 2014. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The District works on a “pay-as-you-go” model. Please see page 6 of the attached report for a breakdown of those anticipated costs. RECOMMENDATION: This item is being presented for information only. Submitted by: Rodney Lots, Director of Business Services Approved for Submission to Board of Trustees: James M. Gibson, Superintendent/CBO

Demsey, Filliger & Page 1 of 13 1/16/2015 Associates

January 16, 2015 Ms. Gretchen Bergstrom Supervisor of Business Services Castaic Union School District 28131 Livingston Avenue Valencia, CA 91355 Re: Castaic Union School District ("District") GASB 45 Valuation Dear Ms. Bergstrom:

This report sets forth the results of our GASB 45 actuarial valuation of the District's retiree

health insurance program as of July 1, 2014.

In June, 2004 the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued its final accrual

accounting standards for retiree healthcare benefits, GASB 43 and GASB 45. GASB 43/45 require

public employers such as the District to perform periodic actuarial valuations to measure and disclose

their retiree healthcare liabilities for the financial statements of both the employer and the trust, if

any, set aside to pre-fund these liabilities. The District must obtain actuarial valuations of its retiree

health insurance program under GASB 43/45 not less frequently than once every two years.

To accomplish these objectives the District selected Demsey, Filliger and Associates (DF&A)

to perform an actuarial valuation of the retiree health insurance program as of July 1, 2014. This

report may be compared with the valuation performed by Total Compensation Systems, Inc. as of

October 1, 2012, to see how the liabilities have changed since the last valuation. We are available to

answer any questions the District may have concerning the report.

Financial Results

We have determined that the amount of actuarial liability for District-paid retiree benefits is

$5,402,666 as of July 1, 2014. This represents the present value of all benefits expected to be paid by

the District for its current and future retirees. If the District were to place this amount in a fund

earning interest at the rate of 4.0% per year, and all other actuarial assumptions were exactly met, the

fund would have exactly enough to pay all expected benefits.


This includes benefits for 31 retirees and surviving spouses as well as 236 active employees

who may become eligible to retire and receive benefits in the future. It excludes employees hired

after the beginning of the 2014-15 school year.

When we apportion the $5,402,666 into past service and future service components under the

Projected Unit Credit Cost Method, the past service liability (or "Accrued Liability") component is

$3,314,084 as of July 1, 2014. This represents the present value of all benefits earned to date

assuming that an employee earns retiree healthcare benefits ratably over his or her career. The

$3,314,084 is comprised of liabilities of $2,496,797 for active employees and $817,287 for retirees.

Because the District has not established an irrevocable trust for the pre-funding of retiree healthcare

benefits, the Unfunded Accrued Liability (called the UAL, equal to the AL less Assets) is also

$3,314,084.

We have determined that Castaic Union School District's "Annual Required Contributions",

or "ARC", for the fiscal year 2014-15, is $383,386. The $383,386 is comprised of the present value

of benefits accruing in the current year, called the "Service Cost", and a 30-year amortization of the

UAL. We estimate that the District will pay approximately $96,323 for the 2014-15 fiscal year in

healthcare costs for its retirees, so the difference between the accrual accounting expense (ARC) and

pay-as-you-go is an increase of $287,063.

There are two adjustments to the ARC that are required in order to determine the District's

Annual OPEB Cost (AOC) for the 2014-15 fiscal year. We have calculated these adjustments based

on an estimated Net OPEB Obligation of $1,370,817 as of June 30, 2014, resulting in an AOC for

2014-15 of $358,945.

We show these numbers in the table on the next page and in Exhibit II. All amounts are net of

expected future retiree contributions, if any.


Castaic Union School District

Annual Liabilities and Expense under

GASB 45 Accrual Accounting Standard

Projected Unit Credit Cost Method

Item Amounts for

Fiscal 2014-15 Present Value of Future Benefits (PVFB) Active $4,585,379 Retired 817,287 Total: PVFB $5,402,666 Accrued Liability (AL) Actives $2,496,797 Retired 817,287 Total: AL $3,314,084 Assets (0) Total: Unfunded AL $3,314,084 Annual Required Contributions (ARC) Service Cost At Year-End $191,732 30-year Amortization of Unfunded AL 191,654 Total: ARC $383,386 Adjustments to ARC Interest on Net OPEB Obligation* 54,833 Adjustment to ARC* (79,274) Total: Annual OPEB Cost (AOC) for 2014-15 $358,945

*Amounts based on estimated June 30, 2014 Net OPEB Obligation of $1,370,817.

The ARC of $383,386, shown above, should be used for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal

years, but the Annual OPEB Cost for both years must include an adjustment based on the Net OPEB

Obligation as reported in the preceding year's financial statement, which is not known precisely in

advance.

When the District begins preparation of the June 30, 2015 government-wide financial

statements, DF&A will provide the District and its auditors with complimentary assistance in

preparation of footnotes and required supplemental information for compliance with GASB 45 (and

GASB 43, if applicable).


Differences from Prior Valuation

The most recent prior valuation was completed as of October 1, 2012 by TCSI. The AL

(Accrued Liability) as of that date was $3,269,471, compared to $3,314,084 as of July 1, 2014. In

this section, we provide a reconciliation between the two numbers so that it is possible to trace the

AL from one actuarial report to the next.

Several factors have caused the AL to change since 2012. The AL increases as employees

accrue more service and get closer to receiving benefits. There are actuarial gains/losses from one

valuation to the next, and changes in actuarial assumptions and methodology for the current

valuation. To summarize, the most important changes were as follows:

1. We changed the healthcare trend rates and medical inflation rates (used to project the

statutory minimum contribution under PERS Health) to better reflect our expectation of

premium increases over the next several years. This change increased the AL by $9,212.

2. We lowered the discount rate from 5.0% to 4.0% to reflect the decrease in long-term interest

rates over the last several years. This change increased the AL by $582,589.

3. We assumed that 30% of future retirees (and 30% of retirees currently receiving supplemental

contributions) would waive the statutory minimum contribution after eligibility for

supplemental benefits ends. The prior actuary's assumption was 25%. This change decreased

the AL by $151,105.

4. There was a net gain (a decrease in the AL) of $904,163 from all other causes, including

changes in actuarial cost method and demographic assumptions. Because of the change in

actuarial firms, it is difficult to be precise about the sources of this gain; future DF&A reports

will contain a more exact breakdown.

The estimated changes to the AL from October 1, 2012 to July 1, 2014 may be summarized as

follows:

Changes to AL AL AL as of 10/1/12 $3,269,471 Passage of time 508,080 Change in trend rates 9,212 Change in discount rate 582,589 Percent waived assumption (151,105) (Gain) from all other sources (904,163) AL as of 7/1/14 $3,314,084


Funding Schedules

There are many ways to approach the pre-funding of retiree healthcare benefits. In the

Financial Results section, we determined the annual expense for all District-paid benefits. The

expense is an orderly methodology, developed by the GASB, to account for retiree healthcare

benefits. However, the GASB 45 expense has no direct relation to amounts the District may set aside

to pre-fund healthcare benefits.

The table on the next page provides the District with three alternative schedules for funding

(as contrasted with expensing) retiree healthcare benefits. The schedules all assume that the retiree

fund earns, or is otherwise credited with, 4.0% per annum on its investments and that contributions

and benefits are paid mid-year.

The schedules are:

1. A level contribution amount for the next 20 years.

2. A level percent of the Unfunded Accrued Liability.

3. A constant percentage (3%) increase for the next 20 years.

We provide these funding schedules to give the District a sense of the various alternatives

available to it to pre-fund its retiree healthcare obligation. The three funding schedules are simply

three different examples of how the District may choose to spread its costs.

By comparing the schedules, you can see the effect that early pre-funding has on the total

amount the District will eventually have to pay. Because of investment earnings on fund assets, the

earlier contributions are made, the less the District will have to pay in the long run. Of course, the

advantages of pre-funding will have to be weighed against other uses of the money.

The table on the following page shows the required annual outlay under the pay-as-you-go

method and each of the above schedules. The three funding schedules include the "pay-as-you-

go" costs; therefore, the amount of pre-funding is the excess over the "pay-as-you-go" amount.

These numbers are computed on a closed group basis, assuming no new entrants, and using

unadjusted premiums.


Castaic Union School District

Sample Funding Schedules (Closed Group)

Fiscal Level Level % of Constant Year Contribution Unfunded Percentage

Beginning Pay-as-you-go for 20 years Liability Increase 2014 $96,323 $389,820 $497,113 $301,498 2015 77,926 389,820 452,848 310,543 2016 69,068 389,820 412,567 319,859 2017 76,598 389,820 376,420 329,455 2018 86,771 389,820 344,872 339,338 2019 87,815 389,820 317,526 349,518 2020 102,571 389,820 293,400 360,004 2021 117,735 389,820 272,837 370,804 2022 133,947 389,820 255,408 381,928 2023 150,665 389,820 240,767 393,386 2024 167,037 389,820 228,570 405,188 2025 184,402 389,820 218,474 417,343 2026 202,877 389,820 210,235 429,863 2027 220,963 389,820 203,636 442,759 2028 239,942 389,820 198,414 456,042 2029 259,509 389,820 194,392 469,723 2030 278,835 389,820 191,395 483,815 2031 297,851 389,820 189,231 498,330 2032 315,733 389,820 187,727 513,279 2033 332,948 389,820 186,701 528,678 2034 349,827 0 186,010 0 2035 366,403 0 185,545 0 2036 382,478 0 185,207 0 2037 397,530 0 184,904 0 2038 410,299 0 184,540 0 2039 420,599 0 183,995 0 2040 430,293 0 183,165 0 2041 438,956 0 182,022 0 2042 445,149 0 180,533 0 2043 448,890 0 178,633 0 2044 450,224 0 176,278 0 2045 449,974 0 173,439 0 2046 447,784 0 170,119 0 2047 443,656 0 166,322 0 2048 437,621 0 162,058 0 2049 429,050 0 157,346 0 2050 418,438 0 152,201 0 2055 338,939 0 121,321 0 2060 236,970 0 86,822 0 2065 144,277 0 55,711 0 2070 76,718 0 30,938 0


Actuarial Assumptions

In order to perform the valuation, the actuary must make certain assumptions regarding such

items as rates of employee turnover, retirement, and mortality, as well as economic assumptions

regarding healthcare inflation and interest rates. Our assumptions are based on a standard set of

assumptions we have used for similar valuations, modified as appropriate for the District. For

example, turnover rates were taken from a standard actuarial table, T-5, without adjustment. This

table was chosen because it matches District turnover experience. Retirement rates were also based

on recent District retirement patterns. Both assumptions should be reviewed in the next valuation to

make sure they are tracking well with experience.

The discount rate of 4.0% is based on our best estimate of expected long-term plan experience

and is in accordance with our understanding of the guidelines for selection of these rates under GASB

45. The healthcare trend rates are based on our knowledge of the general healthcare environment and

the specific coverages offered by the District.

Please see the "Actuarial Assumptions" section of the report for further details.

Projected Annual Pay-as-you go Costs

As part of the valuation, we prepared a projection of the expected annual cost to the District to

pay benefits on behalf of its retirees on a pay-as-you-go basis. These numbers are computed on a

closed group basis, assuming no new entrants, and are net of retiree contributions. Projected pay-as-

you-go costs for selected years are as follows:

FYB Pay-as-you-go 2014 $96,323 2015 77,926 2016 69,068 2017 76,598 2018 86,771 2019 87,815 2020 102,571 2025 184,402 2030 278,835 2035 366,403 2040 430,293 2045 449,974 2050 418,438 2055 338,939 2060 236,970 2065 144,277 2070 76,718


Breakdown by Employee/Retiree Group

Exhibit I, attached at the end of the report, shows a breakdown of the GASB 45 components

(ARC, AL, Service Cost, and PVFB) by division and separately by active employees (future retirees)

and current retirees.

Net OPEB Obligation (NOO) and Annual OPEB Cost (AOC)

Exhibit II shows a development of the District's Net OPEB Obligation ("NOO") as of June 30,

2010 through June 30, 2014, and the Annual OPEB Cost ("AOC") for the fiscal years 2010-11

through 2014-15. The Net OPEB Obligation as of June 30, 2014 and the Annual OPEB Cost for

2014-15 are estimates as of the date this report is being published.

Certification

The actuarial certification, including a caveat regarding limitations of scope, if any, is

contained in the "Actuarial Certification" section at the end of the report.

We have enjoyed working with the District on this report, and are available to answer any

questions you may have concerning any information contained herein.

Sincerely, DEMSEY, FILLIGER AND ASSOCIATES

T. Louis Filliger, FSA, EA, MAAA Partner & Actuary


Benefit Plan Provisions

Active Employee Coverage

The District sponsors healthcare coverage under the California Public Employees Medical and

Hospital Care Act ("PEMHCA"), commonly referred to as PERS Health. PEMHCA provides health

insurance through a variety of Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Preferred Provider

Organization (PPO) options. Participation in PEMHCA is financed in part by the District through an

flexible benefits plan, including $119.00 per month for 2014 that the District contributes directly to

PEMHCA. The $119.00 per month will increase to $122.00 per month for 2015, and is scheduled by

law to be indexed with medical inflation (CPI) for years 2016 and thereafter.

Retiree Coverage

The District also offers PEMHCA to its retirees. The District contributes the statutory

minimum of $119.00 per month for calendar 2014 ($122.00 per month for calendar 2015) to

PEMHCA on behalf of each retiree eligible for PEMHCA. The District also pays the PEMHCA

administration fee of 0.34% of premium for all retirees participating in PEMHCA. Furthermore, the

District makes temporary supplemental contributions for medical and dental premiums, to a

maximum of $8,100 per year, for periods of 3-5 years. These payments are made under two special

retirement incentive programs that are not expected to be repeated in the future. This valuation

includes 12 retirees receiving supplemental benefits as of the valuation date.

Premiums

The following table shows January 1, 2014 selected monthly PERS Health (PEMHCA)

premiums for retirees within the "Los Angeles Area" region:

Blue Shield HMO

Kaiser HMO

PERS Choice PPO

PERS Care PPO

Basic Plan Retiree $469.91 $541.79 $599.19 $624.59 Retiree + 1 939.82 1,083.58 1,198.38 1,249.18 Family 1,221.77 1,408.65 1,557.89 1,623.93

Medicare Supplement Retiree $298.21 $294.97 $307.23 $327.36 Retiree + 1 596.42 589.94 614.46 654.72 Family 894.63 884.91 921.69 982.08


Valuation Data

Active and Retiree Census

Age distribution of eligible retired participants and surviving spouses

Age Supplemental

Benefits Statutory Minimum Total

Under 50 0 0 0 50-54 0 0 0 55-59 2 2 4 60-64 5 4 9 65-69 3 7 10 70-74 2 1 3 75-79 0 1 1 80-84 0 2 2 85-89 0 2 2 90+ 0 0 0 Total 12 19 31 Avg. Age 64.17 69.00 67.13

Age/service distribution of active employees included in the valuation

Years� 0-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35+ Total Age <25 2 2 25-29 4 2 6 30-34 6 5 1 12 35-39 4 7 11 4 26 40-44 5 7 10 10 1 33 45-49 0 11 16 11 6 2 1 47 50-54 2 4 19 11 6 6 0 48 55-59 2 2 7 13 7 7 1 0 39 60-64 0 2 4 4 4 4 1 0 19 65+ 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 4 Total 25 40 68 53 25 22 3 0 236

Average Age: 48.17 Average Service: 13.83


Actuarial Assumptions

The liabilities set forth in this report are based on the actuarial assumptions described in this

section.

Valuation Date: July 1, 2014

Actuarial Cost Method: Projected Unit Credit

Amortization Method: 30-year level dollar, open period

Discount Rate: 4.0% per annum

Return on Assets: 4.0% per annum

Pre-retirement Turnover: According to Crocker-Sarason Table T-5 less mortality, without adjustment. Sample rates are as follows:

Age Turnover (%) 25 7.7% 30 7.2 35 6.3 40 5.2 45 4.0 50 2.6 55 0.9

Pre-retirement Mortality: RP-2000 Combined Mortality, static projection to 2012 by scale AA. Sample deaths per 1,000 employees are as follows:

Age Males Females 25 0.33 0.18 30 0.42 0.23 35 0.73 0.42 40 0.98 0.59 45 1.29 0.93 50 1.72 1.36 55 2.88 2.47 60 5.56 4.76

Post-retirement Mortality: RP-2000 Combined Mortality, static projection to 2012 by scale AA. Sample deaths per 1,000 retirees are as follows:

Age Males Females 60 5.56 4.76 65 10.75 9.14 70 18.52 15.77 75 31.95 25.52 80 57.06 42.17 85 101.80 72.05 90 174.80 127.02


Actuarial Assumptions (Continued)

Annual Claim Cost per Retiree or Spouse:

Age Medical/Rx Dental 50-64 $6,621 $1,855 65+ 3,884 1,855

Retirement Rates:

Age Percent Retiring* 50-51 1.0% 52-53 2.0

54 3.0 55-56 5.0

57 6.0 58 8.0 59 10.0 60 12.0 61 15.0 62 18.0

63-64 20.0 65-69 10.0

70 100.0 *Of those having met the eligibility to receive PERS retirement benefits. The percentage refers to the probability that an active employee reaching the stated age will retire within the following year.

Trend Rate: Healthcare costs were assumed to increase according to the following schedule:

FYB Medical/Rx Medical CPI Dental 2014 8.0% 4.0% 4.0% 2015 7.0 4.0 4.0 2016 6.0 4.0 4.0 2017+ 5.0 4.0 4.0

Percent of Retirees with Spouses:

Future Retirees: 60% of future retirees were assumed to have spouses. Female spouses assumed three years younger than male spouses.

Current Retirees: Based on actual spousal data.

Percent waiving benefits: Future retirees and retirees currently receiving supplemental benefits - 30% (statutory minimum only).

Maximum supplement of $8,100 per year assumed frozen for all future years.


Actuarial Certification

The results set forth in this report are based on our actuarial valuation of the health and

welfare benefit plans of the Castaic Union School District ("District") as of July 1, 2014.

The valuation was performed in accordance with generally accepted actuarial principles and

practices. We relied on census data for active employees and retirees provided to us by the District in

December, 2014. We also made use of claims, premium, expense, and enrollment data, and copies of

relevant sections of healthcare documents provided to us by the District.

The assumptions used in performing the valuation, as summarized in this report, and the

results based thereupon, represent our best estimate of the actuarial costs of the program under GASB

43 and GASB 45, and the existing and proposed Actuarial Standards of Practice for measuring post-

retirement healthcare benefits. We have assumed no post-valuation mortality improvements,

consistent with our belief that there will be no further significant, sustained increases in life

expectancy in the United States over the projection period covered by the valuation.

Throughout the report, we have used unrounded numbers, because rounding and the

reconciliation of the rounded results would add an additional, and in our opinion unnecessary, layer

of complexity to the valuation process. By our publishing of unrounded results, no implication is

made as to the degree of precision inherent in those results. Clients and their auditors should use

their own judgment as to the desirability of rounding when transferring the results of this valuation

report to the clients' financial statements.

The undersigned actuary meets the Qualification Standards of the American Academy of

Actuaries to render the actuarial opinion contained in this report.

Certified by:

T. Louis Filliger, FSA, EA, MAAA Date: 1/16/15 Partner & Actuary

Exhibit I

Castaic Union School DistrictGASB 45 Valuation Results By Employee Group

7/1/2014 7/1/2014 7/1/2014 7/1/2014 7/1/2014

Valuation Results Valuation Results Valuation Results Valuation Results Valuation Results

Certificated Classified Administrators Classified Mgmt./Conf Total All Groups

District-paid Present Value of Benefits:Actives 2,586,356$ 1,364,403$ 277,912$ 356,708$ 4,585,379$ Retirees 530,849 178,694 - 107,744 817,287

Total District-Paid PVFB: 3,117,205$ 1,543,097$ 277,912$ 464,452$ 5,402,666$

District-paid Accrued Liability:Actives 1,426,359$ 759,490$ 148,082$ 162,866$ 2,496,797$ Retirees 530,849 178,694 - 107,744 817,287

Total District-Paid AL: 1,957,208$ 938,184$ 148,082$ 270,610$ 3,314,084$ Assets* - - - - -

District-paid Unfunded Accrued Liability ("UAL") 1,957,208$ 938,184$ 148,082$ 270,610$ 3,314,084

GASB 45 ARC ("Annual Required Contributions")Service Cost at Year-end 101,551$ 59,133$ 13,365$ 17,683$ 191,732$ 30-year amortization of District-paid UAL 113,186 54,255 8,564 15,649 191,654

Total ARC 214,737$ 113,388$ 21,929$ 33,332$ 383,386$

*Assets, if any, allocated in proportion to AL for illustration purposes only; GASB 45 does not provide authority for this calculation.

Demsey, Filliger &Associates 1/16/2015

Castaic Union School DistrictDevelopment of Annual OPEB Costs

Exhibit II

AmountNet OPEB Obligation 6/30/2010 311,448

ARC for 2010-11 263,886 Interest on Net OPEB Obligation - Amortization adjustment to ARC -

Annual OPEB Cost 2010-11 263,886 Employer Contribution (41,428)

Change in Net OPEB Obligation 2010-11 222,458 Net OPEB Obligation 6/30/2010 311,448

Net OPEB Obligation 6/30/2011 533,906




Net OPEB Obligation 6/30/2012 823,133




Net OPEB Obligation 6/30/2013 1,123,412



Change in Net OPEB Obligation 2013-14 247,405 Net OPEB Obligation 6/30/2013 1,123,412

Net OPEB Obligation 6/30/2014 estimated 1,370,817

ARC for 2014-15 383,386 Interest on Net OPEB Obligation (4%) 54,833 Amortization adjustment to ARC (level dollar) (79,274)

Annual OPEB Cost 2014-15 estimated 358,945

Demsey, Filliger &Associates 1/16/2015

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