Suspended Expulsion of Student in Case # 12
Stipulated Suspended Expulsions of Students in Cases # 67 - 75
Revoked Expulsions of Students in Cases # 9 - 10
Lift Expulsions of Students in Cases # 29 - 45

Lenora Smith

Lenora Smith, a former GUHSD employee, passed away on June 5, 2015. She started her career at Grossmont High School as a Vice Principal in 2001.  She was promoted in 2004 to Principal at El Cajon Valley High School. Lenora left the District in 2005. She is survived by her daughter and grand-daughter.

Suspended Expulsion of Student in Case # 12
Stipulated Suspended Expulsions of Students in Cases # 67 - 75
Revoked Expulsions of Students in Cases # 9 - 10
Lift Expulsions of Students in Cases # 29 - 45

On October 14, 2014, attorneys for the Alpine Union School District (AUSD) and the Alpine Taxpayers for Bond Accountability (ATBA) filed a Complaint for a Permanent Injunction v. the Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD), Superintendent Ralf Swenson and DOES 1 - 10 with the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego (case # 37-2014-00034850-CU-MC-CTL).

On November 10, 2014 attorneys for AUSD and ATBA filed a Complaint for a Preliminary Injunction v. the GUHSD Superintendent Ralf Swenson and DOES 1 - 10 with the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego (case # 37-2014-00034850-CU-MC-CTL). 

On October 27, 2014, in Closed Session, the Governing Board of the GUHSD granted approval for the law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, to defend the District, Superintendent Ralf Swenson and DOES 1-10, in the matter of the AUSD & ATBA v. GUHSD complaint.

On January 22, 2015, the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego denied the relief requested in the preliminary injunction filed by the AUSD & ATBA, and granted an alternative preliminary relief by issuing a preliminary injunction ordering the GUHSD to allocate a certain portion of bond and state matching funds received toward the construction of a new high school, which order stated that GUHSD must immediately set aside $14M for this purpose, and an additional $28M no later than January, 2016.

On January 22, 2015, the Board authorized its Legal Counsel to proceed with the filing of an Appeal to the Preliminary Injunction granted by the court that same day.  The approved budget at that time was $250,000.  This Board item is to authorize an additional $50,000 for legal expenses related to the Appeal.  Following this additional $50,000 expense, Legal Counsel has agreed to continue working on the appeal for GUHSD with no additional cost to the District.

Additionally, this Board item is to approve the encumbrance of an additional $700,000 for legal expenses related to the lawsuit in the above entitled matter. 

As of the last statement date of May 31, 2015, the lawsuit has cost GUHSD $1,128,289.95 ($853,895.03 to defend the District against the lawsuit and $274,394.92 for the expenses related to the Appeal of the Preliminary Injunction).

The impact of this Court decision will have serious negative consequences for current and future GUHSD Bond projects, including the ability to commence construction on classroom improvements and other projects, negatively impacting thousands of GUHSD students.  Projects currently planned to start construction within the next two years that are now in jeopardy include:

Granite Hills High School
Modernization of Building 30/80, which includes twelve classrooms, and will result in 1500 students per day being educated in seriously deteriorated classrooms, which are planned for demolition.

Grossmont High School
New Events Center which was planned to house drama, choral, black box, dance, and a scene shop that serves 1,000+ students a day who participate in the performing arts program.

Helix Charter High School
Modernization of Classroom Buildings 1100/1200 and 1300/1400 planned to educate over 2000 arts, science and general education students per day; construction of a fire lane; reconfiguration of administration/student support spaces and modernization of the gym, affecting over 1,000 students per day. 

West Hills High School
Replacement of 25 year-old HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning system) equipment, impacting thousands of students and staff daily, and upgrading of the Special Education Suite which would provide accessible bathrooms and hygiene facilities for Special Education students.

Districtwide
Upgrading of security cameras and safety systems, which affects  the District's commitment to provide safe learning and working environments for our students and staff at Granite Hills, Valhalla, El Capitan and Mount Miguel High Schools.

Santana High School
Construction of multi-purpose event and meeting spaces affecting all 1473 students, and modernization of older classroom buildings.

Mount Miguel High School
Modernization of 50 year-old classroom buildings, affecting 400 students every day, and construction of a multi-purpose space, affecting all 1450 students.

The total amount to be expensed by the District for attendance at the conference, including registration, meals and incidentals for each participant is as follows:
$475 - Early Registration
$183 - Meal Allowance
$60 - Parking for 3 days

The Superior Court of California issued a preliminary injunction ordering the Grossmont Union High School District to set aside $14 million immediately and another $28 million by January 2016, to be used for potentially constructing a high school in the Alpine area. 

The plan is to establish a separate fund to set aside $14 million immediately from the Prop U, Series F, bond sale. An additional $28 million will be set aside as directed by the court by January 2016. These funds will be held in trust until such time as direction as to the disposition of the funds is determined by the courts.

By ordering the reservation of $42 million of bond construction funds, modernization projects that are ready to construct today, will be put on hold in order to reserve funding for a project that doesn't yet meet the criteria called for in the bond measure approved by the voters. 

Projects currently planned to start construction within the next two years are now in jeopardy. They include:

• Mount Miguel HS - modernization of 50 year-old classroom buildings and construction of multipurpose space
• Granite Hills HS - modernization of 12 classrooms that currently house students in relocatable classrooms
• Helix Charter HS - modernization of classroom buildings
• Santana HS - construction of performing arts spaces and modernization of older buildings
  
• West Hills HS - replacement of 25 year-old HVAC equipment
  
• Districtwide - upgrade security cameras and safety systems

Adoption of Resolution (2016-01) to Establish Fund known as Prop U--New High School Set Aside Trust Fund

A list of all purchase orders and contracts for the period of May 26, 2015, through June 25, 2015, is attached.  This list includes all new purchase and contracts during the stated time period, along with any changes to purchase orders and contracts that were previously approved.

Total encumbrances for this time range is $5,547,781.97 as authorized by fund as set forth in Attachment 1.

Ratification of Encumbered Purchase Orders and Contracts

At its meeting on June 14, 2012, item VIII.B.8, the Governing Board approved an agreement with Gafcon for Program Management Services for the Proposition U Bond Program. The third term of the agreement expired on June 30, 2015.

The fourth renewal term will be from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, and the agreement may be renewed annually for up to one more year thereafter.  As needed services include program management, project controls, project management, cost estimating, public relations, labor compliance, and program management system IT support.

Services to be provided under this agreement will be based on hours of service provided at agreed-upon rates.  Task orders for services listed above are not to exceed (NTE) $1.06 million as funded out of Fund 21 – General Obligation Bond Fund.  Based on current staffing needs, this represents an annual decrease of approximately $390,000 per year, compared to FY14/15.

Approval of Agreement with Gafcon, Inc., for Program Management Services for Proposition U for One Year Effective July 1, 2015, with One (1) One-Year Renewal Possible

At its meeting on June 11, 2015, Resolution No. (2015-49), the Governing Board authorized the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, and/or the Executive Director of Facilities Management to authorize purchasing to seek bids for Proposition H/U or other Capital Improvement Projects.  Subsequent to this authorization, a public notice calling for bids was advertised in the San Diego Daily Transcript on June 4 and June 11, 2015.

 Four (4) Bidders submitted bids.  Apparent low bidder withdrew their bid, and the District accepted the withdrawal.  The summary of the bid results is attached, Bid Results.

The contract, as awarded is for a Not-to-Exceed price of $500,000 and will be funded out of a Fund 21 – General Obligation Bond and other District funds as appropriate.

Award Contract for Asphalt and Concrete Paving Unit Price Districtwide to Ramona Paving and Construction Corp.; and Authorization for Superintendent or Designee to Execute all Necessary Contract Documents and the Notice of Completion as Applicable, Pending Protest Period Completion

At its meeting on June 11, 2015, Resolution No. 2015-049, the Governing Board authorized the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, and/or the Executive Director of Facilities Management to authorize purchasing to seek bids for Proposition H/U or other Capital Improvement Projects.  Subsequent to this authorization, a public notice calling for bids was advertised in the San Diego Daily Transcript on May 26 and June 2, 2015.

Two (2) Bidders submitted bids.  The summary of the bid results is attached.

The contract, as awarded is for a Not to Exceed price of $300,000 and will be funded out of a Fund 21 – General Obligation Bond and other District funds as appropriate.

Award Contract for Low Voltage Districtwide to Advance Communications Cabling Co.; and Authorization for Superintendent or Designee to Execute all Necessary Contract Documents and the Notice of Completion as Applicable, Pending Protest Period Completion

The plan is for the adult school to renew its agreement with Myrt Niesley Marketing Services for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Total cost of the agreement not to exceed $18,000.

Career Cruising has been designed to help students plan their future. Through assessment tools, detailed occupation profiles and comprehensive post-secondary education information, students move seamlessly through the career exploration and planning process helping students make concrete, long term plans, while giving schools sites access to the real-time information and statistics needed to track students’ progress and achievement. Purchase of this on-line program supports the district’s commitment to strong post-secondary planning for our students.

The total approximate cost to license and implement the Career Cruising software for ten sites in both English and Spanish is $8,490 per year.  To be paid with the post-secondary planning funds.

Approval of Licensing Agreement With Career Cruising to Renew Online Career Guidance and Planning System for a Period of One year; and Authorization for Superintendent or Designee to Execute Same

The Consolidated Application 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 End-of-Year Reporting and 2015-2016 Application for Funding notifies the State Department of Education of the District’s intent to participate in specified State-administered categorical aid programs for the ensuing fiscal year. The document further provides data collection reports and assurances that the District will operate these programs in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations and includes the Protected Prayer Certification.

Title I Part A, Basic; Title II Part A, Teacher Quality; Title III Part A, (Immigrant) & Limited English Proficient (LEP)

Monte Vista High School applied and received a grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for American Libraries and has been awarded a library grant in the amount of $7,000. 

Funds will be used to purchase library books and magazines as described in the grant application.

The Grossmont Union High School District has participated with the California Partnership for Student Success (Cal-PASS) in data-sharing activities among secondary and post-secondary institutions for the past five years.  The Memorandum of Understanding updates the agreement and will be in effect until further notice or notice of program termination.   It will now include data sharing agreements with GUHSD East County partner districts who also sign the agreement.  Any participant(s) listed as a party may terminate its participation by delivering written notice of its intent to terminate said participation.

Issue:

In accordance with Public Law 94-142, the Grossmont District has responsibility to provide a free and appropriate education for all students with disabilities who reside within the attendance area.  In cases where the disabling condition of the student is such that existing District programs cannot provide an appropriate program, the District may contract with a nonpublic school or agency for this purpose.  One or more special education students will be placed with these nonpublic schools/agencies.

Plan:

A master contract with each nonpublic school and agency will be developed for school year 2015-2016.  These contracts establish the conditions that must be met if any Grossmont District student is served in these nonpublic schools/agencies.

Ratification and Approval of Renewal of the Following Master Contracts to Provide Special Education Services for the School Year 2015-2016; and Authorization for Superintendent or Designee to Execute Agreements:             

a.        With Stein Education Center            
b.        With Aseltine School            
c.        With The Institute for Effective Education            
d.        With Springall Academy            
e.        With Excelsior Academy            
f.         With The Winston School            
g.        With Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (NPS)            
h.        With Provo Canyon School (NPS)             
i.         With Devereux Texas Treatment Network (NPS)             
j.         With New Haven Youth & Family Services, Inc. (NPS)            
k.        With T.E.R.I. (Training, Education and Research Institute)            
l.         With Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.             
m.       With Oak Grove Institute/Jack Weaver School (NPS)
n.        With Sierra Academy
o.        With Fred Finch Youth Center - San Diego
p.        With San Diego Center for Children/The Creative Learning Academy (NPS)
q.        With Excel Home Health
r.         With AccentCare Home Health
s.        With Novata CARES
t.         With B.E.S.T. Services
u.        With Excelsior Youth Centers, Inc. (NPS)
v.        With Comprehensive Educational Services, Inc. dba ACES Academy (NPS)
w.       With Comprehensive Educational Services, Inc. dba ACES Academy (NPA)
x.        With Devereux Cleo Wallace (NPS)
y.        With Heritage Schools, Inc. (NPS)
z.        With The Community School of San Diego/Pioneer Programs/Pioneer Day School
aa.      With Vista Hill
bb.      With Autism Spectrum Therapies, Inc.
cc.       With Copper Hills Youth Center
dd.       With Banyan Tree Learning Center
ee.       With Heartspring School, Inc.

The Grossmont Athletic Conference is made up of the Grossmont Hills and Grossmont Valley Leagues. Five bimonthly meetings of the Conference are held during the school year to conduct official business of the Conference. Representatives to the Conference include the Assistant Principals responsible for athletics and the Athletic Directors from each of the eleven comprehensive school sites including charter schools. One Principal and ASB Advisor representing each league also attend Conference meetings, with the principals having voting privileges and ASB Advisors serving as non-voting representatives.

The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), which governs athletic competition in California public and private schools, has requested that a Governing Board-approved list of athletic conference representatives for the 2015-2016 school year be forwarded to its office.

There is no fiscal impact to the general fund.

Approval of Representatives to the Grossmont Athletic Conference; and Permission to Forward List to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF); and Authorization for Superintendent or Designee to Execute Same

The governing authority of the CIF-SDS is vested in a Board of Managers representing the member public school districts, including charter schools and non-public schools. Subordinate authority is delegated or authorized by the Board of Managers to the Coordinating Council, the Commissioner, and administrative staff. The Grossmont Athletic Conference is allowed four administrative representatives, two from each league (Grossmont Hills and Grossmont Valley), to serve on the Coordinating Council.

The plan is to appoint the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Theresa Kemper as representative to the CIF-SDS Board of Managers.  In addition, the following conference representatives are recommended for appointment to the CIF-SDS Coordinating Council: Brian J. Wilbur, President, Grossmont Athletic Conference (alternate); Mary Beth Kastan, Principal, Valhalla High School (Hills League); Randy Montesanto, Principal, Monte Vista High School (Valley League); Robert Wilson, Athletic Director, Valhalla High School (Valley League); and, Don Rutledge, Athletic Director, West Hills High School (Hills League).

There is no fiscal impact to the general fund.

Approval to Appoint Board of Managers and Coordinating Council Representatives to the California Interscholastic Federation-San Diego Section (CIF-SDS), School Year 2015-2016; and Authorization for Superintendent or Designee to Execute Same

The Issue:  Approval of the Addition to the 2015-2016 Textbook Adoption List.

 Title                                        Author                         ISBN                                     Publisher

Drafting & Design       C. Kicklighter & W. Brown     (s) 978-1-59070-903-0    Goodheart-Willcox, Inc                     

(t) 978-1-59070-90

Throughout the school year student athletes of the Grossmont Athletic Conference will win individual and team championships which qualify them to participate in Regional and State Championship events with relatively short notice.  Past practice has required site principals to authorize such travel without Governing Board approval, thus resulting in a subsequent request for Governing Board ratification.

In order to avoid Governing Board ratifications, it is proposed that the Governing Board authorize the Superintendent or a designee to approve all long-distance travel for students and employees (coaches) to attend Regional and State CIF Championship events within California for the 2015-2016 school year.

There is no impact to the general fund.

Approval of All Long-Distance Travel for Students and Employees (Coaches) to Attend Regional and State California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship Events, 2015-2016 School Year; and Authorization for Superintendent or Designee to Execute Same

Issue:

The Grossmont Athletic Conference requires a means of depositing and disbursing monies for expenses incurred in its operation. This account will be handled by Brian J. Wilbur, Director of Extended Curricular Programs/Title I and President of the Grossmont Athletic Conference. Mary Price, secretary and treasurer for the Grossmont Athletic Conference, and other appropriate personnel will also be listed on the proper checking account forms as additional signers.

Plan:

Each school will deposit $750 annually into this account.  The monies will be used for awards and other athletic expenditures at the discretion of the Conference President.

Special Education's most recent three-year contractual relationship with the California State Department of Rehabilitation is effective through the 2015-2016 school year.  It is necessary to amend the current TPP contract to ensure it is reflective of the services and fiscal requirements of the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA, Law Number 113-128) signed by President Obama on July 22, 2014.

Special Education is seeking approval of the TPP Pre-employment Transition Services (PETS) budget to reflect personnel positions, titles and direct services provided to TPP students/DOR clients, and approval of the updated Scope of Work (Exhibit A.1) language to reflect PETS provided to TPP students/DOR clients reflective of the Federal WIOA requirements.

In accordance with Board Policy 6153, the following request below is made:

1. Valhalla Vocal Music Honors Ensembles to tour Spain.  February 5 through 14, 2016.

The Golden Eagles Retired Teachers and Staff is a group of former Granite Hills High School employees who meet on a monthly basis to socialize and reminisce.  Part of their purpose is to collect financial donations targeted as scholarship money for qualified students.

Each year deserving students are selected based on an application and interview process.  The number of students varies from year to year as does the amount of the scholarship.

The plan is to issue this scholarship to the following students at $800 each:

Scott Harris

Angel Labistre

The scholarship committee has chosen three students to receive scholarships from the Sherry Haiman Memorial Scholarship Fund.  The students were selcted based on the requirements of the scholarship, including financial need and experience working in the school office.

The committee selected the following students to receive scholarships, which will be awarded directly to the students to offset college expenses:

Shania Rae-Hafdell : $1,000

Devon O. Hawthorne : $1,000

Chris Salaz : $500

The costs of the membership for the 2015-2016 school years is $2,885. The mandated membership costs are budgeted by Education Services.  Categorically funded programs and departments that are self-supporting will fund some of the remaining membership costs.  General fund money will be used only with the approval of the corresponding department Cabinet-level member.

The FAFSA Completion Initiative is an initiative through which the US Department of Education (the Department) is partnering with state student grant agencies to allow these agencies to provide secondary schools, school districts, and certain designated entities with limited, yet important, information on students’ progress in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.  The  FAFSA / DREAM ACT Completion Program Agreement, allows schools and school districts to receive certain FAFSA and California Dream Act (CADA)application filing status information for students.

Ratification and Approval to Enter Into the Commission’s FAFSA / DREAM ACT Completion Program Agreement no later than June 30, 2015; and Authorization for Superintendent or Designee to Execute Same

The placement of a special education student in an approved nonpublic school or agency requires a master contract and an individual service agreement.  The master contract contains provisions that will apply to all students placed in that school/agency during the current year.  The individual service agreement specifies those services and provisions appropriate to the specific students.  Since all contracts and agreements must be renewed at the beginning of each fiscal year, we very often have as many as 35 master contracts and individual service contracts requiring Board action in a single meeting.  Further, since students may be recommended for placement at any time during the school year, additional individual service agreements may require valuable Governing Board time and attention. 

Governing Board authorization for the Superintendent, or designee, to execute individual service contracts would significantly reduce the amount of time being expended on this matter.  It would also enable more timely authorization for placement of specified students in cases where the date of acceptance by the nonpublic school/agency does not coincide with Governing Board meetings.  The continued review and approval of master contracts by the Governing Board would enable Board members to maintain continued awareness of the scope and cost of services being afforded by the nonpublic schools/agencies.

There will be no impact to the general fund.

Approval of Authorized Signer for Individual Service Agreements for Special Education Students Placed in Nonpublic Schools/Agencies for the 2015-2016 School Year; and Authorization for the Superintendent or Designee to Execute Same

The distribution of paid warrants numbered 33245658 through 33246612 for District funds paid during the period of May 1, 2015, through May 31, 2015, are provided below by fund.

Fiscal Impact:

Total of warrants paid in May, 2015 is $ 5,972,996.70.

Ratification and Approval of Paid Warrants

These items are presented for acknowledgement by the Governing Board of those in our District and in our community who have so generously made donations to the Grossmont Union High School District.

No negative impact, but is positive for checks.

Acceptance of Donations and Authorization to Send Letters of Appreciation on Behalf of the Governing Board: 

a.  Check in the Amount of $2,000 From Walmart Corporation to Grossmont Union High School District, Granite Hills High School for the Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Program.

A public notice calling for bids was advertised in the San Diego Daily Transcript on May 4 & 11, 2015.

One (1) vendor submitted a proposal. The District has reviewed the proposal based on the criteria provided in the Request for Proposals and determined that the recommended vendor provides the best solution. 

The District will evaluate further the installation of 18 battery stations throughout the District.  Each station is an intelligent advanced energy storage system that reduces the power (kW) demand component of the monthly electric bill. The station has a built-in smart controller with sophisticated software that monitors facility loads on a second-by-second basis.  It reduces the peak demand  loads from SDG&E by offsetting the load to a lithium ion battery.

The upfront District cost is $0.  There is an estimated annual savings of $169,000 for the ten-year term of this contract.

Authorize the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services or Designee to Negotiate a Contract with Green Charge Networks for a Power Efficiency Agreement for Grossmont Union High School District and Execute All Necessary Contract Documents

Billing for legal services will be $185-$225/hr for Associates and $225-$310/hr for Shareholders.

Governing Board approval is required for all deletions and additions to signatories on checking accounts.  Changes in administration at the Steele Canyon Adult Education Center require a new signature card.

There is no fiscal impact.

Adoption of Resolution (2015-56) to Delete and Add Authorized Agents to Sign Checks for Steele Canyon Adult Education Center

Five (5) bidders submitted bids.  The summary of the bid results is attached, Bid Results.

The contract, as awarded is for a Not to Exceed price of $84,823 and will be funded out of a Fund 25 – Capital Facilities Fund.

Award Contract for IDEA/Chaparral Modernization to Choctaw Construction Co., Inc.; and Authorization for Superintendent or Designee to Execute all Necessary Contract Documents and the Notice of Completion as Applicable, Pending Protest Period Completion

 Four vendors submitted bids.  The summary of the bid results is attached.  The term of the contract is for a maximum of three years.  Any price increases must be submitted to the District for approval and justified by documentation of changes in market conditions.

The bid is being awarded on a lot basis based on estimated annual quantities. The actual contract may not exceed $250,000 for the first contract year and will be determined by actual orders placed within the contract year.  Orders will be funded out of Fund 01 – General Fund.

Award Bid No. CN-143, Pool Chemicals for District Aquatics to Waterline Technologies Inc., as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder(s) Meeting District Specifications; and Authorization for Superintendent or Designee to Execute all Necessary Contract Documents

When contracts for materials, supplies, or services exceed the bid limits as noted in Public Contract Code 20111, a competitive process is required.  Once competitively bid, contracts may be renewed annually for a total period of no more than three years for materials and supplies and five years for services.  

The current terms for the attached contracts, which were previously competitively bid, have expired.  Based on performance, Administration is recommending renewal as listed in Attachment A.  The District plans to extend the contracts for a period of no more than three years for materials and supplies and five years for services.

Renew contracts resulting in an approximate annual cost of $400,000  to be paid from various funds.

Authorize the Purchasing Department to Renew Contracts as Listed

1. Certificated Employment (Regular) (Items 1 through 9) 2. Certificated Employment (Additional Compensation) (Items 1 through 560)     (a) 6/5 Assignment - (Items 1 through 2)      (b) Additional Compensation (No Items) 3. Certificated Employment (Substitutes) (No Items) 4. Certificated Employee Requests for Leave (Items 1 through 3) 5. Certificated Employee Resignation/Terminations (Items 1 through 9)

1. Classified Employment (Regular) (Items 1 through 3)

2. Classified Employment (Short-Term & Students) (Items 1 through 453) 

3. Classified Employment (Substitutes) (1 Item) 

4. Classified Employee Requests for Leave (1 Item) 

5. Classified Employee Resignation/Terminations/Retirements (Items 1 through 9)

For many years, the District has authorized the use of school-selected physicians to act in the capacity of football team physicians at all varsity and junior varsity home football games.  The fee paid to physicians for this service is $50 per home game.

The plan is to continue the football team physician program for the 2015 season.  Additionally, as schools frequently have difficulty in finding physicians to serve in this capacity, management recommends schools have the option of appointing a certified trainer to cover junior varsity and freshman home games.  Our Athletic Directors support this alternative since certified trainers have the necessary emergency medical training to handle football-related injuries.

Based on last season’s expenditures, the estimated cost of operating the physician/trainer program for 2015 is $5000.  Funds have been allocated in the 2015-2016 District’s budget for this purpose.

Approval of the Football Physician/Trainer Program for the 2015 Football Season

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has required that all teachers hold an English Learner authorization in addition to their regular teaching credential. For those who hold a vocational credential, as well as those granted a credential in California based on prior out-of-state experience, a Variable Term Waiver is necessary to cover the time period while teachers pursue the necessary coursework to earn a full English Learner authorization.  The commission requires that an agenda item be presented to the Governing Board of the school district in a public meeting showing the name(s) of the applicant(s), the specific assignment(s), including subject(s) and grade level, and the fact that employment will be on the basis of a credential waiver.

The Variable Term Waiver applicant for the 2015-16 school year is as follows:

Wolters, Ashley - Welding - grades 9 - 12

There is no financial impact as a result of this action.

Approval of Variable Term Waiver for School Year 2015-16

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GCCCD) currently has an agreement with the District to reimburse the District for the costs associated with Grossmont Healthcare District/Health Career Pathway Initiative which includes the loan of a teacher (Heather Peterson), not to exceed $96,784 and Certificated Teacher on Special Assignment (Bridgett DeSonia), not to exceed $106,404.

District Administration is agreeable to continuing the Inter-Jurisdictional Agreement with Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District so that they provide financial assistance associated with the Grossmont Healthcare District/Health Career Pathway Initiative.  The financial assistance shall include salary and benefit costs for teacher Heather Peterson and Bridgett DeSonia, as well as other costs associated with the program.

Original Agreement No. 40089058, dated July 1, 2013, and Board approved on January 16, 2014, will be revised as follows for the 2015-2016 fiscal year: SDSU paid the District for such services at the Rate and Amount of $28.18 per semester unit for fiscal years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015; The University shall pay the District for such services at the Rate and Amount of $28.82 per semester unit for fiscal year 2015-2016. This reflects an increase in health and welfare benefits for the current school year. All other terms and conditions of the original Agreement shall remain the same.

Approval of Revision to Agreement (40089058) With San Diego State University for Placement of Student Teachers for the Period of July 1, 2015, Through June 30, 2016; and Authorization for the Superintendent or Designee to Execute Same

Date of Next Board Meeting(s):

Special Board Meeting of Thursday, July 30, 2015 @ 1:30 p.m., GUHSD District Office

Regular Board Meeting of Thursday, September 10, 2015

Ralf Swenson, Superintendent and Secretary to the Governing Board
Published/Posted on:  July 6, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE: Board agendas, back-up documentation, and attachments are available at the Grossmont Union High School District Office located at 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA, in the lobby, or upon request. The agenda may also be viewed at http://grossmont.agendaonline.net/public/.