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GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Rosemead, California
PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
February 5, 2015
Closed Session . . . . . . 6:30 P.M.
Open Session . . . . . . 7:00 P.M.
Education Center
2730 No. Del Mar Ave.
Rosemead, California
Additional items, if necessary, will be posted on the bulletin board of the administration office prior to
5:00 P.M. on February 2, 2015. Background materials on the listed agenda items are also available for
public viewing in the Superintendent’s Office located at 2730 No. Del Mar Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770.
Any person with a disability who wishes to attend a public meeting and who requires aides or services in
order to participate in the public meeting, can contact the Superintendent’s Office at (626) 307-3444 at
least 48 hours prior to the public meeting to request any disability-related modification or
accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services.
BOARD MEETINGS WILL BE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD BYLAW 9324
____________________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
4. Public Comment Period for Closed Session Agenda Items
(Please submit a Request to Address the Board form prior to the beginning of the
meeting.)
5. Motion to go into Closed Session
6. Closed Session Agenda A. Personnel Matters (pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957)
Appointment of Public Employee:
Director II, Learning Support Services
B. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 3549.1)
Conference with labor negotiators, Genaro Alarcon and Anita Chu
Regarding bargaining unit: GEA; CSEA, Chapter 292;
Management; Confidential and other unrepresented employees
C. Conference Regarding Legal Counsel (pursuant to Gov. Code. 54954.5)
Board of Education Agenda
January 22, 2015 Page 2
7. Reconvene into Public Session
8. Report of Action Taken in Closed Session
9. Communications/Reports from the Board and Superintendent
Student Presentation – Bitely School
10. Reports from Union Representatives
GEA
CSEA
11. Reports from District Representatives
PTA
SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
12. Report from Head Start Representative
13. Hearing of Persons in the Audience
Members of the public wishing to address the Board should complete a “Request to
Address the Board” and turn it into the Board Secretary prior to the start of the public
session. As a reminder, a Board Meeting is a meeting held in public, not a public
meeting, and the primary purpose is to conduct the business of the Board. Comments
are limited to five (5) minutes. When your name is called, please state your name as
you begin your remarks. There is a twenty-five-minute limit per item as per Board
Bylaw 9323, which governs this matter. The Board cannot legally take action on
matters not posted on the public agenda, but will refer the matter to the Superintendent
for review and report.
14. Consent Agenda (Contracts for approval are available for viewing in the
Superintendent’s Office)
A. Board/Superintendent
1. Approval of Minutes 1
Regular Meeting – January 22, 2015
2. Conference/Convention Attendance 2
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve requests for
conference and convention attendance as presented.
3. Resolution No. 14-15-14 – African American History Month 3
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution No.
14-15-14 recognizing February 2015 as “African American History
Month.”
B. Human Resources
1. Personnel Assignment Order 4
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Personnel
Assignment Report No. 14-15-10 as presented.
Board of Education Agenda
January 22, 2015 Page 3
2. School Counseling Supervised Unpaid Field Work Agreement 5
It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify Chapman
University’s School Counseling Unpaid Field Work Agreement as
presented.
C. Learning Support Services:
1. Ratify Parent Institute Quality Education (PIQE) Training 6
It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify employment of
Parent Institute Quality Education (PIQE) to provide a nine-week
training for parents of Arlene Bitely Elementary School from January
21, 2015 through March 18, 2015 at an estimated cost of $10,000 to be
paid by Title I Program Funds.
D. Student Support Services: None
E. Business Services 1. Purchase Order Report 14-15-09 7
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Purchase Order
Report 14-15-09.
2. Appropriations Transfers 8
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the
Appropriation Transfers as presented.
3. Resolution No. 14-15-15 – Local Reserves Cap 9
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution No.
14-15-15 to repeal legislation regarding the Local Reserves Cap.
4. Health Care Reform/Affordable Care Act Monitoring & Tracking 10
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the professional
agreement with American Fidelity Assurance to provide Affordable
Care Act (ACA) evaluation and monitoring services. Amount not to
exceed a one-time cost of $14,995 and an estimated monthly fee of
$600.
15. Action Items: None
16. Reports and Information Items A. Programs and Services for Foster Youth 11
17. Other Items of Interest to the Board
18. Public Agenda Items: None Members of the public may request that a matter within the jurisdiction of the board
be placed on the agenda of a regular meeting. The request must be in writing and be
Board of Education Agenda
January 22, 2015 Page 4
submitted to the Board secretary with supporting documents and information, if
any, at least eight (8) work days prior to the scheduled meeting date.
19. Future Meetings
A list of future meetings and potential agenda topics will be reviewed.
Meeting Date Agenda Topic
February 26, 2015
March 12, 2015 (Moved from March 19)
19. Adjourn
GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA NO: 14.A.1. TOPIC: Approval of Minutes
SUBMITTED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
RECOMMENDED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the January 22,
2015 Regular Board Meeting as presented.
RATIONALE:
Source of Funding –
M & O State Federal
Budget_____ Grant_____ Grant_____ Capital_____ Other____
Unapproved Minutes
GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Rosemead, California
Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 22, 2015
The Garvey Board of Education met in regular session on January 22, 2015, at the Education Center,
2730 N. Del Mar Ave., Rosemead, California.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m., by Board Vice President Maureen Chin.
ROLL CALL
Present at the meeting were Mr. Bob Bruesch, Ms. M. Janet Chin, Ms. Maureen Chin, Mr. Henry Lo,
Mr. Ronald Trabanino, and Superintendent Anita Chu.
Also in attendance were Mr. Genaro Alarcon and Ms. Maria De La Cruz.
VISITORS PRESENT
Present as visitors were the persons listed on the attached Register of Attendance who signed the register and
whose signatures were legible and are hereby made an official part of these minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Henry Lo led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS: None
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
On the motion of Maureen Chin, seconded by Janet Chin, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the Board adjourned at
6:35 p.m. to closed session and addressed those items posted on the agenda.
RECONVENE INTO PUBLIC SESSION
The Board reconvened in public at 7:00 p.m.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Henry Lo indicated the following action taken during closed session:
On the motion of Bob Bruesch, seconded by Robert Trabanino, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the Board voted
to release a probationary classified employee.
Vote: Bob Bruesch Yes
Janet Chin Yes
Maureen Chin Yes
Henry lo Yes
Ronald Trabanino Yes
RECOGNITIONS: None
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS FROM THE BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT
Minutes, Regular Meeting, Garvey School Board of Education Page 2
January 22, 2015
Student Presentation – Emerson School Principal Anna Marie Knight introduced teacher Judy Phung, who spoke of her mission statement. The
Emerson students in Kindergarten, Room 13, shared their commitment to grow as 21st Century leaders and
they shared their personal mission statements on the seven habits of highly effective people through a chant.
Other Communications/Reports
Anita Chu reported that about 150 parents participated at a recent visitation at Garvey Intermediate School.
Parents were impressed with the orderly environment, student engagement and collaboration, and the use of
hands-on projects. Parents also noted the quality of teacher explanation and student responses. Ms. Chu
indicated that parents have made some suggestions about having more differentiated math programs for
advanced students and providing high school visitation opportunities in the Alhambra Unified School
District.
Ms. Chu announced a new series of parent institutes that focus on home strategies to support students in
mastering the Common Core State Standards, starting on Friday, February 13.
Bob Bruesch indicated the Garvey Education Foundation is in process of awarding ten grants of $600 each.
These will be given as a surprise to the applicants.
Mr. Bruesch talked about two Junior Builders Clubs through the Kiwanis Clubs. One of these clubs is
already involved in the Rosemead City Relay for Life.
Henry Lo stated that Anita Chu and he recently attended a Board meeting in the Alhambra Unified School
District. Both Garvey and Alhambra are seeking to collaborate and schedule one joint meeting soon to
discuss issues of common concern for both districts.
Mr. Lo thanked the Garvey community and the Garvey Intermediate School Band students who participated
in the re-dedication of the Rosemead City gymnasium last Saturday.
Bob Bruesch stated that the Garvey Education Foundation has decided to have a grant of $5,000 available
each year to any school that cannot afford the entry fee to participate in the Science Olympiad.
Henry Lo acknowledged Board Member Micah Ali from the Compton Unified School District.
REPORT FROM UNION REPRESENTATIVES
Garvey Education Association (GEA): None
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
Olivia De Leon, President of CSEA, Garvey Chapter 292, addressed the Board regarding member
elections that took place. New members of the Executive Board are: Vickie Walker, Marilyn
Arellanes, Philip Mora (Secretary), and Cindy Phan-Hy (Treasurer).
Ms. De Leon indicated that collaborative meetings have been running very smoothly with a lot of
communication and support from Board members, Superintendent Chu, and Genaro Alarcon. Ms. De
Leon expressed a concern that additional technology staff may be needed to set up the laptops recently
purchased for the computer labs in all the schools for student testing in February 2015.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, Garvey School Board of Education Page 3
January 22, 2015
REPORTS FROM DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
Garvey Council PTA Ariadna Banuelos, PTA Representative, on behalf of Joyce Tamanaha-Ho, addressed the Board
regarding the PTA Founders Day on February 25, 2015, 4:00 p.m., at the Rosemead Center. Ms.
Banuelos indicated that the Units have been completing their end-of-year audit. Ms. Banuelos stated
that PTA encourages anyone interested in learning about K12 education to visit the Website
www.ed100.org. Ms. Banuelos thanked Anita Chu and Genaro Alarcon for attending yesterday’s
Garvey Council PTA meeting.
SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Ariadna Banuelos, SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Chair, addressed the Board
regarding the donations from all school sites made to Hope House to brighten the holidays for the
children. David Burstein, Executive Director of Hope House, sends his thanks to the District.
Ms. Banuelos spoke about a recent CAC meeting presentation by Mark Perchin regarding effective
communication and problem solving for parents. Ms. Banuelos noted the interest in having Mr. Perchin
address some of the parents at Garvey.
The next CAC meeting is scheduled on Monday, February 2, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at El Monte Union
High School. The topic will be about special education rights.
REPORT FROM HEAD START REPRESENTATIVE
Carolyn Wong, Director of State Head Start/Preschool Program Services, and Mary Francois, Treasurer of the
Policy Committee (PC) addressed the Board regarding the Head Start/State Preschool Program.
Ms. Francois gave the December 2014 enrollment report stating there were five vacancies out of 123 slots. Of
the five, four slots are now filled. The number of meals for November 2014 was 3,889. The average daily
attendance was at 91.69 percent for December 2014.
Ms. Wong addressed the recruitment that began this week for the 2015-16 school year. Staff will be attending
the Monterey Park Lunar New Year event on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Ms. Wong stated that Head Start
Staff distributed food baskets to the Head Start families in need from donations made by staff.
Ms. Wong addressed three areas of concern or non-compliance from a LACOE visit made on December 17,
2015 in the disabilities area. A visit was made yesterday for mental health and there was full compliance for
this visit. Ms. Wong noted that a series of parenting classes that began last week will continue through March
19, 2015, in different languages. Ms. Wong indicated that the classrooms received additional materials to
enhance the new curriculum.
Ms. Wong addressed the Head Start Refunding application in today’s agenda. A PowerPoint presentation is
available for review if requested by the public. The District is applying for $3,965,732 from LACOE; 89
percent will go towards personnel and benefits, the remaining funds will be used for supplies, contracts, and
other costs. The District plans to serve a total of 522 students, and is proposing to add a six-hour office assistant
and increase a specialist to 12 months. The full day assistants are to remain as 11-month positions. The classes
will be starting on August 24, 2015, and the part-day classes will start on September 1, 2015. Ms. Wong noted
that the District is working closely with LACOE in the enrollment process.
Henry Lo congratulated Ms. Wong for being recognized as a PTA president at a recent Board meeting in
Alhambra Unified School District.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, Garvey School Board of Education Page 4
January 22, 2015
Bob Bruesch acknowledged Michelle Freridge, executive director of Asian Youth Center.
HEARING OF PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE
Barbara Hernandez and Cheryl Shellhart addressed the Board asking for support in their efforts to start a parent
support group for parents with special needs children in districts within the San Gabriel Valley.
CONSENT AGENDA
On the motion of Bob Bruesch, seconded by Maureen Chin, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the Board approved
the Consent Agenda as indicated below.
Vote: Bob Bruesch Yes
Janet Chin Yes
Maureen Chin Yes
Henry Lo Yes
Ronald Trabanino Yes
A. Board/Superintendent 1. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting – December 11, 2015
Approved.
2. Conference/Convention Attendance
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve requests for conference and
convention attendance as presented. Approved.
3. First Interim Report – LACOE Concurrence
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the letter of concurrence from
Los Angeles County Office of Education regarding the First Interim Report and the
District’s Positive Certification. Accepted.
4. Williams Quarterly Report on Uniform Complaints
Receive the District’s Williams Quarterly Report on Uniform Complaints for the quarter
ending December 31, 2014, as submitted to the Los Angeles County Office of
Education. Accepted.
B. Human Resources 1. Personnel Assignment Order
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Personnel Assignment Report
No. 14-15-09 as presented. Approved.
C. Learning Support Services
1. Budget Adjustment Request (BAR)/Requests for Advance Approval (RAA) of LACOE
State Preschool (SPS) One-Time Funding
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Budget Adjustment
Request/Request for Advance Approval for LACOE SPS One-Time funding at an
estimated cost of $70,500.00. Policy committee approval: January 14, 2015. Approved.
2. Head Start/State Preschool Funding Application for Program Year 2015-2016
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Head Start/State Preschool
Funding Application for Program Year 2015-2016. Total amount is $3,965.732.00.
Policy committee approval: January 14, 2015. Approved.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, Garvey School Board of Education Page 5
January 22, 2015
3. Astro Camp Outdoor Education Program
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attendance of sixty (60) sixth
grade students, two (2) teachers and five (5) volunteers from Hillcrest Elementary School to
attend Astro Camp in Idyllwild, from February 2 through February 4, 2015, at an estimated
cost of $15,430.00, to be paid by donations, fundraising via Associated Student Body (ASB),
and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Funds. Approved.
4. Ratify Contract with California Weekly Explorer, Inc.
It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the approval of a contract with
California Weekly Explorer, Inc. to provide a presentation of the ancient Egyptian, Roman,
and Greek civilization through imaginary ancient civilizations on January 9, 2015 to Hillcrest
Elementary School students and teachers, at an estimated cost of $740.00, to be paid from the
Associated Student Body (ASB) funds. Approved.
5. School Accountability Report Cards (SARC)
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the publication of the 2013-2014 School
Accountability Report Cards (SARC) during 2014-2015 School Year. Approved.
D. Student Support Services: None
E. Business Services 1. Purchase Order Report 14-15-08
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Purchase Order Report 14-15-
08. Approved.
2. Appropriations Transfers
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Appropriation Transfers as
presented. Approved.
3. Mileage Rate Increase
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the I.R.S. adoption and use of the
standard mileage reimbursement rate to 57.5 cents per mile. Approved.
4. Amended Contract – Eric Hall & Associates
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amended contract with Eric Hall &
Associates to provide school facilities support services to the District regarding the transfer of
West San Gabriel Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) facilities to the District.
Amended contract dated August 29, 2014 shall extend the date of the contract from December
1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Total cost not to exceed $13,000. Approved.
5. Resolution No. 14-15-13 – Authorized Designated Agents for Office of Public School
Construction (OPSC)
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 14-15-13, authorizing agents and
representatives of the District to work with the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC).
Approved.
Action Items
A. Readmission of Student after Expulsion
It is recommended that the Board of Education readmit student number 13-14-19 who has
completed the rehabilitation plan satisfactorily.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, Garvey School Board of Education Page 6
January 22, 2015
On the motion of Janet Chin, seconded by Maureen Chin, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the
Board waived the Board Policy regarding disclosure of the student name in public.
Vote: Bob Bruesch Yes
Janet Chin Yes
Maureen Chin Yes
Henry Lo Yes
Ronald Trabanino Yes
On the motion of Maureen Chin, seconded by Bob Bruesch, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, the
Board approved Action Item A. as presented.
Vote: Bob Bruesch Yes
Janet Chin Yes
Maureen Chin Yes
Henry Lo Yes
Ronald Trabanino Yes
B. 2014-15 Audit Report
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2014-15 Audit Report prepared
by Moss, Levy & Hartzheim.
Janet Chin asked about the audit findings regarding the inventory list. Hadley Moss
indicated this finding was from a prior year and the corrective actions were implemented this
year. The finding related to a list of equipment that needed to identify the funding sources.
Bob Bruesch asked about the transfer of a Special Education building to the District. Anita
Chu stated the District is working with the Office of Public Construction to appeal a State
decision in the final process.
Bob Bruesch moved, Janet Chin seconded and the motion carried by a vote of 5 to 0, to
accept Action Item B as presented.
C. Real Property Management
The Board of Education to hear a presentation on the real property management
options by Barry Blade, Property Consulting for Schools, and to discuss and possibly
provide direction on the priorities in the use of District properties.
Anita Chu introduced Barry Blade who will be providing the District with consulting
services regarding the use of the District properties.
Mr. Blade made a Power Point presentation listing options for the District on vacant
school properties, along with the legal requirements and benefits for each option
listed. Mr. Blade shared a sample timeline and sample district priorities.
The options presented by Mr. Blade included 1) sale/lease with option to purchase,
2) lease, 3) exchange, 4) community recreation program use agreement, or 5) joint
venture.
Board members discussed the different options and conceded there was a need to
have a special Board meeting to discuss District goals and priorities in order to
proceed with any of these options outlined.
PUBLIC AGENDA ITEMS: NONE
Minutes, Regular Meeting, Garvey School Board of Education Page 7
January 22, 2015
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD
Bob Bruesch announced that the Young American artists will be returning to Rosemead in April 2015. He
hopes that more students from our schools participate in this event. The Kiwanis Club will be supporting
the event.
Janet Chin asked about the discussion on attorney services. Ms. Chu indicated this will be an item of
discussion at the next Board meeting.
The following are future Board meetings and agenda topics. Closed session will begin at 6:30 p.m., and Public
session to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Date Agenda Topic
February 5, 2015
February 26, 2015
ADJOURNMENT
There being no additional items, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
_____________________________________________
Henry Lo, President
_____________________________________________
Anita Chu, Secretary
Minutes, Regular Meeting, Garvey School Board of Education Page 8
January 22, 2015
REGISTER OF ATTENDANCE AT GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Ariadna Banuelos
Olivia De Leon
Mary Franwis
Barbara Hernandez
Qiu Yu Huang
Anna Marie Knight
Mayra Lopez
Romelia V. Morales
Cheryl Shellhart
James Truong
Alicia Villa
Carolyn Wong
GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA NO: 14.A.2. TOPIC: Conference/Convention Attendance
SUBMITTED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
RECOMMENDED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve requests for conference and
convention attendance as presented.
Authorize attendance in accordance with Board Policies/Administrative Regulations 9250, 4133/4233/4333.
RATIFY
Bonnie Yamate 2015 California Conference on General Funds $ 705.80 Brea Jan 29-30, 2015
Beyond the Basics: Next Steps
In Singapore Math
Kim Woo 2015 California Assessment of LCAP $ 240.00 Sacramento Jan 29, 2015
Brianna Hawkins Student Performance and
David Alarcon Progress (CAASPP)
APPROVE
Eric Hart California’s Coalition for General Funds $1,845.00 Sacramento Feb 23-25, 2015
Adequate School Housing
36th Annual Conference on
School Facilities (C.A.S.H.)
Rene Hernandez All Hazards Approach to General Funds $ 404.70 Downey Feb 27, 2015
Bulmaro Magallon Mental Health
Joann Akrawi
Spring Chao
Gerald Walsh
Diana Rodriguez
Michelle Venegas
Eric Hart ASCIP’s 2014/15 Annual General Funds $ 26.25 Cerritos Mar 6, 2015
Liliane Awadalla Membership Meeting
Veronica Carbajal
Anita Robledo
Eric Hart CASBO 2015 Annual General Funds $ 901.00 San Diego Mar 30 -
Conference Apr 1, 2015
(MERGE to reimburse
District from Safety Credits)
Michelle Collaso CUE The Learning General Funds $9,231.30 Palm Springs Mar 19-21, 2015
Suzie Carlos (Computer Using Educators) LCAP
Elizabeth Reyes-Aceytuno
Blanca Rios-Quiroz
Percival Silverio
Joao Sousa Neto
Conference/Convention Attendance
January 22, 2015 Page 2 of 2
Linh Huynh An Introduction to the Smarter Title II $ 180.00 Downey Mar 6, 2015
Maria Luna Balance Interim Assessments
Eva Owen and Strategies for Embedding
Jennifer Rojas Digital Library Resources into
Instruction
Garvey School District
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA NO: 14.A.3. TOPIC: Resolution No. 14-15-14 – African American Month
SUBMITTED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
RECOMMENDED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution No. 14-15-14
recognizing February 2015 as "African American Month."
RATIONALE:
Source of Funding:
M & O Budget: State Grant: Federal Grant: Capital: Other:
GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Rosemead, California
RESOLUTION NO.14-15-14
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
FEBRUARY 2015
WHEREAS Americans of African descent helped develop our nation in countless ways, those
recognized, unrecognized and unrecorded; and
WHEREAS African American history reflects a determined spirit of perseverance and cultural pride
in its struggle to equally share in the opportunities of a nation founded upon the principles
of freedom and liberty for all people; and
WHEREAS African American citizens have participated in every American effort to secure, protect,
and maintain the essence and substance of American democracy; and
WHEREAS the California State Board of Education recognizes in its Policy Statement on
Multicultural Education that each student needs an opportunity to understand the
common humanity underlying all people; to develop pride in his or her own identity and
heritage; and to understand, respect, and accept the identity and heritage of others; and
WHEREAS the history and contributions of African American citizens have been consistently
overlooked, misinterpreted, and undervalued in the curriculum of public education
institutions prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and
WHEREAS the History-Social Science Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten
Through Grade Twelve states that the history curriculum of community, state, region,
nation, and work must reflect the experiences of men and women and of different racial,
religious, and ethnic groups and must be integrated at every level; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Garvey Board of Education does hereby recognize February 2015 as “African
American History Month” and encourages all schools in the district to commemorate this
occasion with appropriate instructional activities.
ADOPTED this 5th day of February 2015 by the Garvey School District Board of Education.
_____________________________
President
Vice-President Clerk
Member Member
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GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA NO: 14.B.1. TOPIC: Personnel Assignment Report #10
SUBMITTED BY: Genaro Alarcon, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
RECOMMENDED BY: Genaro Alarcon, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Personnel
Assignment Report as presented.
CLASSIFIED
RATIFY INCREASE OF WORK HOURS of the following Professional Expert to work for
Technology Office to maintain computers for all schools from January 19, 2015 to March 31, 2015, not
to exceed 200 hours; to be paid from General Funds
Edward J. Ramirez
RATIFY INCREASE OF WORK HOURS of the following Professional Experts to work for
Technology Office to maintain computers for all schools from February 2, 2015 to April 30, 2015, not to
exceed 300 hours; to be paid from General Funds
Joshua Lara Mario Ruiz Montana
RATIFY EMPLOYMENT of the following Attendance Technician to work an additional one hour per
day to support school office from November 1, 2014 to February 5, 2015; to be paid from General Funds
Danae Estrada
RATIFY EMPLOYMENT of the following School Office Assistant to work an additional two hours
per day to support school office from November 1, 2014 to June 5, 2015; to be paid from General Funds
Fenny Poon
APPROVE EMPLOYMENT of the following Attendance Technician to work an additional three hours
per day to support school office from February 6, 2015 to April 3, 2015; to be paid from General Funds
Danae Estrada
2
APPROVE EMPLOYMENT of the following Noon Yard Duty Aide to work on an as needed basis
effective February 9, 2015; to be paid from General Funds
Tina Cervantes
APPROVE EMPLOYMENT of the following Substitute Personal Care Assistant to work on an as
needed basis effective February 9, 2015; to be paid from Special Education Funds
Roland Valiente
APPROVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Nelidy Rosas Instructional Assistant March 3, 2015 – June 5, 2015 Child Care
ACCEPT RESIGNATION
Aleoncio Huesca Custodian I February 27, 2015 Retirement
Gustavo Ramirez Custodian I April 23, 2015 Retirement
GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA NO: 14.B.2. TOPIC: School Counseling Supervised Unpaid Field Work Agreement
SUBMITTED BY: Genaro Alarcón, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
RECOMMENDED BY: Genaro Alarcón, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify Chapman University’s
School Counseling Supervised Unpaid Field Work Agreement.
RATIONALE:
To allow the District to develop a community partnership that will benefit the district and allow for university
students to be introduced to practical experience.
Source of Funding –
M & O State Federal
Budget_____ Grant_____ Grant_____ Capital_____ Other____
Garvey School District
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA NO: 14.C.1. TOPIC: Ratify Parent Institute Quality Education (PIQE) Training
SUBMITTED BY: Kitty Louie, Principal, Arlene Bitely Elementary School
RECOMMENDED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify employment of Parent
Institute Quality Education (PIQE) to provide a nine-week training for parents of Arlene Bitely
Elementary School from January 21, 2015 through March 18, 2015 at an estimated cost of $10,000 to be
paid by Title I Program Funds.
The Parent Institute Quality Education (PIQE) will provide a series of nine-week classes offered in four
languages to parents of Arlene Bitely Elementary School. The classes are designed to develop skills and
techniques to foster a positive educational environment for their children both at home and at school.
The class series culminates in a parent group meeting with the school principal followed by a PIQE
graduation ceremony with certificates given to parents who attend four sessions or more.
Source of Funding:
M & O State Federal
Budget Grant Grant X Capital Other
GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA NO: 14.E.1. TOPIC: Purchase Order Report 14-15-09
SUBMITTED BY: Eric Hart, Director, Fiscal Services
RECOMMENDED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Purchase Order Report 14-15-09.
RATIONALE:
Source of Funding –
M & O State Federal
Budget_____ Grant_____ Grant_____ Capital_____ Other____
Date VendorName Object Description DeliverSite Fund ResPrjYr Goal Fnct
Obj.
Code Location Amount
01/07/15 FS 15-0978 CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL Rep./Maint.-Outside Vendor Food Services 13-0 53100-0 00000 37000 5660 1060000 775.40
01/14/15 FS 15-1018 ABBCO SERVICES, INC. Rep./Maint.-Outside Vendor Food Services 13-0 53100-0 00000 37000 5660 1060000 1,480.84
01/16/15 FS 15-1037 ALL-CAR SPECIALISTS, INC. Rep./Maint.-Outside Vendor Food Services 13-0 53100-0 00000 37000 5660 0000628 761.56
01/16/15 FS 15-1038 ALL-CAR SPECIALISTS, INC. Rep./Maint.-Outside Vendor Food Services 13-0 53100-0 00000 37000 5660 0000628 1,064.42
01/16/15 FS 15-1039 ALL-CAR SPECIALISTS, INC. Rep./Maint.-Outside Vendor Food Services 13-0 53100-0 00000 37000 5660 0000628 658.74
01/20/15 FS 15-1063 CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL Rep./Maint.-Outside Vendor Food Services 13-0 53100-0 00000 37000 5660 1080000 755.29
01/20/15 FS 15-1064 P & R PAPER Other Materials And Supplies Food Services 13-0 53100-0 00000 37000 4320 0000628 2,016.83
$ 7,513.08
01/08/15 GF 15-0982 XEROX CORP Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 1080000 1,090.00
01/08/15 GF 15-0982 XEROX CORP Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 1080000 1,090.00
01/07/15 GF 15-0983 XEROX ADMINISTRATION Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 1040000 1,090.00
01/07/15 GF 15-0983 XEROX ADMINISTRATION Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 1040000 1,090.00
01/08/15 GF 15-0984 XEROX ADMINISTRATION Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 1010000 1,090.00
01/08/15 GF 15-0984 XEROX ADMINISTRATION Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 1010000 1,090.00
01/09/15 GF 15-0986 COMPLIANCE POSTER COMPANY Other Materials And Supplies Business Services 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 0000623 786.45
01/09/15 GF 15-0987 CENTRAL SANITARY SUPPLY Stores District Warehouse 01-0 00000-0 00000 00000 9320 0000000 1,024.51
01/09/15 GF 15-0988 LIBERTY PAPER Stores District Warehouse 01-0 00000-0 00000 00000 9320 0000000 2,632.35
01/09/15 GF 15-0989 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY Stores District Warehouse 01-0 00000-0 00000 00000 9320 0000000 7,928.66
Total Purchases by Fund:
PURCHASE ORDER REPORT
From: 1/2/2015 - 1/27/2015
Board Meeting Date: February 5, 2015
PO Number
Food Service:
General Fund:
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01/09/15 GF 15-0992 F.H. PRINTWORKS O/S Service Print',Engraving Rice Elementary School 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 5860 1090000 784.80
01/12/15 GF 15-0996 LACOE Entry Fees Instructional Media Services 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 5816 0000624 640.00
01/13/15 GF 15-1007 XEROX CORP Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 1100000 1,090.00
01/13/15 GF 15-1007 XEROX CORP Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 1100000 1,090.00
01/13/15 GF 15-1008 XEROX CORP Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 3050000 1,090.00
01/13/15 GF 15-1008 XEROX CORP Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 3050000 1,090.00
01/13/15 GF 15-1009 XEROX CORP Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 1030000 1,090.00
01/13/15 GF 15-1009 XEROX CORP Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 1030000 1,090.00
01/14/15 GF 15-1011 XEROX CORP Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 3140000 1,090.00
01/14/15 GF 15-1011 XEROX CORP Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 3140000 1,090.00
01/14/15 GF 15-1012 XEROX CORP Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 1130000 1,090.00
01/14/15 GF 15-1012 XEROX CORP Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 1130000 1,090.00
01/14/15 GF 15-1013 XEROX CORP Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 1060000 1,090.00
01/14/15 GF 15-1013 XEROX CORP Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 1060000 1,090.00
01/14/15 GF 15-1016 MOSS, LEVY & HARTZHEIM Audits Superintendents Office 01-0 00000-0 00000 71900 5825 0006190 1,778.00
01/16/15 GF 15-1026 XEROX CORP Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 1090000 1,090.00
01/16/15 GF 15-1026 XEROX CORP Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 1090000 1,090.00
01/16/15 GF 15-1041 AVID CENTER Other Operating Expenses Instructional Media Services 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 5890 0000624 6,970.00
01/21/15 GF 15-1067 GALE SUPPLY CO. Stores District Warehouse 01-0 00000-0 00000 00000 9320 0000000 2,132.04
01/21/15 GF 15-1069 LACOE Entry Fees Instructional Media Services 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 5816 0000624 1,040.00
01/22/15 GF 15-1082 ADVANTEDGE SOLUTION, INC. Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 77000 4320 0000631 1,307.96
01/23/15 GF 15-1086 HEADSETS.COM, INC. Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 27000 4320 1040000 989.50
01/26/15 GF 15-1089 RIVERSIDE PUBLISHING Materials And Supplies Instructional Media Services 01-0 00000-0 11100 10000 4310 0000624 1,169.36
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01/26/15 GF 15-1093 SHARP SCHOOL Rep./Maint.-Outside Vendor Educational Technology 01-0 00000-0 00000 77000 5660 0000631 1,317.60
$ 52,301.23
01/05/15 MT 15-0968 TRI-SIGNAL INTEGRATION, INC. Other Operating Expenses Emerson Elementary School 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 5890 0000627 553.15
01/05/15 MT 15-0969 SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP Other Operating Expenses Rice Elementary School 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 5890 0000627 455.75
01/05/15 MT 15-0970 COMMLINE INC. Rep./Maint.-Outside Vendor Maintenance and Operations 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 5660 0000627 1,501.60
01/05/15 MT 15-0973 PIONEER CHEMICAL CO. NoncCapitalized Equipment Maintenance and Operations 01-0 00000-0 00000 82100 4400 0000627 3,919.64
01/12/15 MT 15-0993 PACIFIC TURF EQUIPMENT Other Maintenance Supplies Maintenance and Operations 01-0 00000-0 00000 82200 4329 0000627 935.22
01/12/15 MT 15-0994 DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSOther Operating Expenses Williams Elementary School 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 5890 0000627 675.00
01/12/15 MT 15-0998 NEW HORIZONS CONTRACTING Bldg. & Improvement Of Bldg District Education Center 14-0 00000-0 00000 85000 6200 0000000 9,580.00
01/12/15 MT 15-1000 SSD SYSTEMS Other Operating Expenses Emerson Elementary School 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 5890 0000627 646.06
01/20/15 MT 15-1046 W.H.BYARS ROOFING CO., INC. Rep./Maint.-Outside Vendor Willard Elementary School 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 5660 0000627 600.00
01/20/15 MT 15-1049 CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL Other Operating Expenses District Education Center 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 5890 0000627 752.02
01/20/15 MT 15-1057 FLORENCE FILTER CORPORATION Heating&AirConditioning Supply Maintenance and Operations 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 4322 0000627 1,537.95
01/20/15 MT 15-1058 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Oper.& Housekeeping Srvcs-Pest Hillcrest Elementary School 01-0 00000-0 00000 84000 5540 0000627 2,765.96
01/20/15 MT 15-1060 TRI-SIGNAL INTEGRATION, INC. Other Operating Expenses Emerson Elementary School 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 5890 0000627 609.79
01/22/15 MT 15-1076 REFRIGERATION SUPPLIES DIST. Heating&AirConditioning Supply Maintenance and Operations 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 4322 0000627 1,156.71
01/22/15 MT 15-1077 UNIVERSAL ASPHALT CO., INC. Noncapitalized Improv.-Sites District Education Center 14-0 00000-0 00000 85000 5670 0000000 2,380.00
01/27/15 MT 15-1096 CORDOBES TIRE SHOP Vehicle Parts Maintenance and Operations 01-0 81500-0 00000 81100 4328 0000627 545.86
$ 28,614.71
01/07/15 SP 15-0977 TODAY'S CLASSROOM NoncCapitalized Equipment Pupil Services 01-0 65000-0 57500 11100 4400 0000625 850.41
01/12/15 SP 15-0995 LACOE Travel And Conferences Instructional Media Services 01-0 00002-0 47600 10000 5220 0000624 1,000.00
Maintenance/Facilities:
Special Projects:
Total Purchases by Fund:
Total Purchases by Fund:
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01/12/15 SP 15-0997 LACOE Admission Tickets Field Trips Garvey Intermediate School 01-0 00002-0 47600 10000 5815 3050000 960.00
01/12/15 SP 15-1001 SCHOLASTIC EDUCATION Other Operating Expenses Hillcrest Elementary School 01-0 00002-0 47600 10000 5890 1060000 1,580.50
01/12/15 SP 15-1002 THE IRVINE RANCH OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTERAdmission Tickets Field Trips Bitely Elementary School 01-0 00002-0 47600 10000 5815 1040000 1,000.00
01/12/15 SP 15-1005 iPRINT TECHNOLOGIES Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 74050-0 11100 10000 4310 0000624 2,763.15
01/12/15 SP 15-1006 iPRINT TECHNOLOGIES NoncCapitalized Equipment Educational Technology 01-0 00002-0 11100 10000 4400 0000624 13,794.50
01/14/15 SP 15-1014 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS Materials And Supplies Sanchez Elementary School 01-0 90200-0 11100 10000 4310 1130000 2,653.65
01/14/15 SP 15-1017 XEROX CORP Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 90116-0 00000 24200 4320 0000631 3,270.00
01/14/15 SP 15-1019 JONES SCHOOL SUPPLY Materials And Supplies Bitely Elementary School 01-0 30100-0 11100 10000 4310 1040000 1,248.63
01/14/15 SP 15-1023 ADVANTEDGE SOLUTION, INC. NoncCapitalized Equipment Educational Technology 01-0 00002-0 11100 10000 4400 0000624 25,898.01
01/14/15 SP 15-1024 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. NoncCapitalized Equipment Educational Technology 01-0 00002-0 11100 10000 4400 0000624 19,012.76
01/14/15 SP 15-1025 APPLE SCHOOL SUPPLY NoncCapitalized Equipment Pupil Services 01-0 65000-0 57500 11100 4400 0000625 924.32
01/16/15 SP 15-1032 iPRINT TECHNOLOGIES Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00002-0 47600 10000 4310 1090000 6,131.25
01/16/15 SP 15-1034 DATA IMPRESSIONS Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00002-0 47600 10000 4310 1090000 5,640.75
01/16/15 SP 15-1043 WORLD'S FINEST CHOCOLATE Materials And Supplies Dewey Elementary School 01-0 90200-0 11100 10000 4310 1010000 3,030.00
01/20/15 SP 15-1044 SCHOOL OUTFITTERS Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00002-0 11100 10000 4310 0000624 52,196.32
01/20/15 SP 15-1048 LACOE Travel And Conferences Instructional Media Services 01-0 40350-0 00000 21000 5220 0000624 975.00
01/20/15 SP 15-1053 Lifetouch Publishing Inc. Materials And Supplies Garvey Intermediate School 01-0 90200-0 11100 10000 4310 3050000 3,972.90
01/20/15 SP 15-1054 Lifetouch Publishing Inc. Materials And Supplies Garvey Intermediate School 01-0 90200-0 11100 10000 4310 3050000 1,923.33
01/20/15 SP 15-1055 iPRINT TECHNOLOGIES Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 30100-0 11100 10000 4310 1040000 817.50
01/20/15 SP 15-1056 DATA IMPRESSIONS NoncCapitalized Equipment Educational Technology 01-0 30100-0 11100 10000 4400 1040000 1,578.32
01/22/15 SP 15-1074 PEARSON CLINICAL ASSESSMENT Other Materials And Supplies Special Education 01-0 65000-0 50010 31500 4320 0000625 1,065.05
01/22/15 SP 15-1078 XEROX ADMINISTRATION Other Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 90101-0 71100 21500 4320 0000725 1,787.60
01/22/15 SP 15-1080 DATA IMPRESSIONS NoncCapitalized Equipment Educational Technology 01-0 00002-0 47600 10000 4400 3140000 789.16
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01/22/15 SP 15-1083 SEHI COMPUTER PRODUCTS, INC. NoncCapitalized Equipment Educational Technology 01-0 00002-0 11100 10000 4400 0000624 8,485.65
01/22/15 SP 15-1084 iPRINT TECHNOLOGIES Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00002-0 11100 10000 4310 0000624 1,308.00
01/23/15 SP 15-1085 CLASSROOM PRODUCTS, LLC Materials And Supplies Educational Technology 01-0 00002-0 11100 10000 4310 0000624 569.30
01/26/15 SP 15-1090 SYNTELESYS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INCContracts/Instr /Non-instruct Instructional Media Services 01-0 30100-0 11100 10000 5850 0000624 990.00
01/26/15 SP 15-1091 ACE TUTORING SERVICES Contracts/Instr /Non-instruct Instructional Media Services 01-0 30100-0 11100 10000 5850 0000624 4,320.00
01/26/15 SP 15-1092 STUDENTNEST INC. Contracts/Instr /Non-instruct Instructional Media Services 01-0 30100-0 11100 10000 5850 0000624 2,080.00
01/26/15 SP 15-1094 PROFESSIONAL TUTORS OF AMERICA, INC.Contracts/Instr /Non-instruct Instructional Media Services 01-0 30100-0 11100 10000 5850 0000624 15,300.00
01/27/15 SP 15-1099 ALHAMBRA SCHOOL DISTRICT Bus Transport.-Other Districts Special Education 01-0 72300-0 50010 36000 5810 0000622 56,300.00
01/27/15 SP 15-1100 CUE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Travel And Conferences Willard Elementary School 01-0 00002-0 47600 10000 5220 1100000 1,100.00
01/27/15 SP 15-1102 BASIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TEAM Contracts/Instr /Non-instruct Instructional Media Services 01-0 30100-0 11100 10000 5850 0000624 990.00
01/27/15 SP 15-1103 FUTURE STARS TUTORING SERVICES CENTERContracts/Instr /Non-instruct Instructional Media Services 01-0 30100-0 11100 10000 5850 0000624 30,800.00
$ 277,106.06
01/09/15 SP 15-0991 CALIFORNIA HEAD START ASSOCIATION Travel And Conferences Child Development 12-0 90102-0 71100 21500 5220 0000725 1,196.00
01/16/15 SP 15-1027 CALIFORNIA HEAD START ASSOCIATION Travel And Conferences Child Development 12-0 90102-0 71100 24950 5220 0000725 658.00
01/16/15 SP 15-1028 FENSCO SERVICES INC. Noncapitalized Improv.-Sites Child Development 12-0 90106-0 71100 81100 5670 0000725 580.00
01/16/15 SP 15-1030 Carolyn Wong Other Materials And Supplies Child Development 12-0 90101-0 71100 39000 4320 0000725 541.88
$ 2,975.88
$ 339,896.25
Special Projects:
Total Purchases by Fund:
Total Purchases by District for this Period:
Total Purchases by Fund:
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Garvey School District
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA NO: 14.E.3. TOPIC: Resolution No. 14-15-15 – Local Reserves Cap
SUBMITTED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
RECOMMENDED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Resolution No. 14-15-
15 to repeal legislation regarding the Local Reserves Cap.
RATIONALE:
Source of Funding:
M & O State Federal
Budget_____ Grant_____ Grant_____ Capital_____ Other____
GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Rosemead, California
RESOLUTION NO.14-15-15
LOCAL RESERVES CAP
SB 858, Section 27/California Education Code 42127.01
FEBRUARY 2015
WHEREAS school district governing boards have the obligation to provide a quality education that is
essential for an informed citizenry, a competitive economy, a fulfilling life for all
students, and the foundation of our democratic society; and
WHEREAS school district governing boards are responsible for maintaining fiscal solvency of the
school systems they govern; and
WHEREAS the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), based on the principle of subsidiarity,
provides governing boards, working with interested stakeholders, with the authority to
prioritize funds in order to provide quality education for all students, especially those who
are English learners, from low income households and who are Foster Youth; and
WHEREAS funds for crucial services for school operations, such as payroll, classroom materials,
school construction projects, technology, home-to-school transportation, deferred
maintenance, etc. often require successful ongoing cash-flow management and
disciplined planning, including the creation and maintenance of prudent financial
reserves; and
WHEREAS school district reserve levels, as well as their fund balances, are determined by governing
boards to meet local priorities and allow districts to save for potential future expected and
unexpected expenditures and for eventual economic downturns; and
WHEREAS community funded schools (Basic Aid Districts) receive funds only twice a year and must
rely on adequate reserves to manage cash flow for normal daily operations and for future
purchases and unforeseen events; and
WHEREAS the statutory minimum for school district reserves for economic uncertainties ranges from
1 to 5 percent, depending on district enrollment, and covers between one to five weeks of
payroll, or less than 20 days of total cash flow; and
WHEREAS prudent budgeting raises expectations for school districts to establish and maintain
reserves above the statutory minimum; and
WHEREAS the governing board of Garvey School District currently maintains a reserve of
approximately 9% for purposes of planned expenses/purchases such as major textbook
adoptions, planned projects such as deferred maintenance/HVAC/roofing needs, cash
flow needs to allow the District to make payroll, etc., during the next economic downturn
and when the revenues from Proposition 30 begin to sunset, to maintain an acceptable
credit rating; and
WHEREAS on June 20, 2014, the Governor signed into law SB 858 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal
Review, Chapter 32, Statutes of 2014), now embodied in California Education Code
42127.10; and
WHEREAS SB858, Sec. 27 Education Code 42127.01, is now operative with the passage of
Proposition 2 on the November 2014 state ballot, and require school districts to spend
their assigned and unassigned account balances down to no more than two to-three times
the minimum level of the statutory reserve for economic uncertainties (depending on
district size) in the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the State of California
makes a payment of any amount to the Public School System Stabilization Account; and
WHEREAS under SB 858 this provision, a deposit by the State of California of even $1 to the Public
School System Stabilization Account would result in school districts throughout
California having to spend down billions of dollars in their reserves and ending balances;
and
WHEREAS it could take many years for the State of California to build an adequate Public School
System Stabilization account; yet, in one year, school districts would be forced to spend
down their reserves and ending balances to levels that could jeopardize fiscal solvency;
and
WHEREAS the LCFF is not fully implemented, many school districts are still funded below their
2007-08 levels, and districts cannot survive another downturn without fiscally responsible
reserves; now, therefore be,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Garvey Board of Education calls upon the legislature and the Governor to repeal
the language contained in Sec. 27 of SB 858 (Chapter 32, Statutes of 2014) and now in
Education Code 42127.01 immediately.
ADOPTED this 5th day of February 2015 by the Garvey School District Board of Education.
_____________________________
President
Vice-President Clerk
Member Member
Garvey School District
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA NO: 14.E.4. TOPIC: Health Care Reform/Affordable Care Act Monitoring & Tracking
SUBMITTED BY: Eric Hart, Director, Fiscal Services
RECOMMENDED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the professional
agreement with American Fidelity Assurance to provide Affordable Care Act (ACA) evaluation and
monitoring services, not to exceed a one-time cost of $14,995 and an estimated monthly fee of $600.
RATIONALE:
The President signed Health Care Reform or the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law on March 23, 2010.
The ACA requires employers with more than 100 employees to evaluate their workforce for benefit
eligibility under the new law and at the same time provide affordable healthcare to all employees who are
eligible.
American Fidelity Assurance Company (AFA) provides many different services related to Health Care
Reform or ACA which can provide the District with a partner who has the knowledge and the tools to
properly evaluate and monitor our workforce to ensure we are providing health care to all eligible
employees.
American Fidelity Assurance will provide the District with two different ACA related services:
1. Gold Health Care Reform Implementation Package Services
Analysis to ensure the District is in compliance with all ACA mandates including offering
coverage to all eligible employees; calculation to determine affordability of plans as required
by ACA; strategies and best practices for reducing District liability exposure, and how to
implement them to ensure compliance.
2. WorxTime Services
Provide WorxTime system for tracking, monitoring, analyzing and reporting hours worked by
employees to allow the District to review, analyze and report data to the IRS and other
agencies as required. Provide updated templates to ensure notifications and reporting being
in compliance with Federal requirements.
Fees:
Gold Health Care Reform Implementation Package Services: Not to exceed $14,500 (50% at
beginning of project and 50% after all duties in the contract have been performed)
WorxTime Services: $495 one-time setup fee, $0.70 per employee per month (an estimated
total monthly cost of $600)
Estimated Total Cost:
a one-time cost not to exceed $14,995 and an estimated monthly fee of $600
Source of Funding:
M & O Budget: State Grant: ____ Federal Grant: _____ Capital: _____ Other: __X___
GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM
Reports, presentations and other similar items are submitted to the Governing Board
as information and do not require action.
AGENDA NO: 16.A.
SUBMITTED BY: Rene Hernandez, Director, Student Support Services
RECOMMENDED BY: Anita Chu, Superintendent
DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2015
Presentation regarding programs and services for foster youth.