sierra sands unified school district

SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education

Special Meeting

April 15, 2010 Ridgecrest City Council Chambers

100 West California Avenue www.ssusd.org

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 6:30 P.M.

Amy Covert Judy Dietrichson Bill Farris Tim Johnson Tom Pearl, Vice President/Clerk Kurt Rockwell, President Michael Scott Joanna Rummer, Superintendent

MOMENT OF SILENCE 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2. CLOSED SESSION

The board will meet in closed session with the superintendent to discuss negotiations with all three bargaining units.

3. ADJOURNMENT

We, the members of the Board of Education of the Sierra Sands Unified School District, are committed to providing the highest quality education in a safe environment to all K-12 students. We believe the school shares with the family, church, and community the responsibility for developing life-long learners who are responsible, productive citizens.

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SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Education Regular Meeting

April 15, 2010

Ridgecrest City Council Chambers 100 West California Avenue

www.ssusd.org

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 7:00 P.M. Amy Covert Judy Dietrichson

Bill Farris Tim Johnson

Tom Pearl, Vice President/Clerk Kurt Rockwell, President

Michael Scott Student Member Daniel Lathrop Joanna Rummer, Superintendent MOMENT OF SILENCE 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Welcome to a meeting of the Board of Education. Because we believe you share our concern for the education of the youth of our community, we appreciate and welcome your participation. Copies of the agenda, along with a procedural handout, are available on the wall at the back of the room to assist with your participation in the meeting.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the regular and special meetings of March 18, 2010 3. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Richmond Elementary School: Celebration and recognition to motivate student achieve-ment

4. PUBLIC HEARING

We, the members of the Board of Education of the Sierra Sands Unified School District, are committed to providing the highest quality education in a safe environment to all K-12 students. We believe the school shares with the family, church, and community the responsibility for developing life-long learners who are responsible, productive citizens.

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5. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

5.1 Student Member's Report 5.2 Reports from Members of the Board 5.3 Superintendent's Report

• Scheduling of date for the superintendent’s evaluation • Scheduling of date for the board’s self-evaluation • Schedule of Open House events • Seventh month enrollment report • Other activities and items of interest

5.4 Communications

• Publications from schools

5.5 Communications from the public The board will provide time during the discussion of each agenda item for members of the public to comment. At this time, members of the public may address the board on an item not on the agenda. Comments should relate to items of public interest within the board’s jurisdiction. The law prohib-its the board from taking action on items not on the agenda. If appropriate, your comments will be referred to staff for response. When addressing the board, please state your name and address at the podium and limit your remarks to three minutes. In accordance with the board bylaws, the board will limit the total time for public input to 30 minutes. Those wishing to address the board beyond the 30-minute time limit may do so at the end of the scheduled meeting agenda.

6. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

6.1 Adoption of Supplemental Novels for the Multicultural American Literature Course at Burroughs High School, (Goal #1, #3)

The purpose of this course, to be implemented at Burroughs in the fall, is to explore the multicultural dimensions of American literature and society. While continuing to use the current textbook adoption as core instructional materials, the course requires additional novels to support the multicultural course content.

6.2 Approval of Implementation of the Project Lead the Way Course, Civil Engineering and Architecture, at Burroughs High School (Goal #1, #2, #4)

This specialization course is a component of Project Lead the Way, a four year sequence of courses that introduce students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering prior to entering college.

6.3 Approval of Implementation of the Project Lead the Way Course, Gateway to Technol-ogy, for Middle School Students for the 2010-11 School Year (Goal #1, #2, #4)

The Project Lead The Way middle school program, Gateway To Technology, is an activities-oriented program designed to challenge and engage the natural curiosity and imagination of middle school students.

6.4 Approval of Vocational Education Application for Funding, 2010-11 School Year (Goal #1, #2, #3, #4)

The Vocational Education Application provides for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act for secondary vocational education programs.

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6. CURRICULUM ADMINISTRATION

6.5 Authorization to Apply for a Perkins IV Tech Prep Demonstration Grant Application (Goal #1, #2, #3, #4)

These grants are designed to fund the development of a high quality, industry-validated career techni-cal education program of study. The work is accomplished through a tech prep consortium consisting of at least one secondary partner, one postsecondary partner, and one business and industry partner.

7. POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW 8. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

8.1 Certificated Employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, termination

8.2 Classified Employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, termination

8.3 Adoption of Resolution #28 0910, Teacher Appreciation Week and Day of the Teacher (Goal #4)

This resolution declares the week of May 2-8, 2010, as Teacher Appreciation Week in a salute to dis-trict teachers and their contributions to student success.

8.4 Adoption of Resolution #29 0910, Classified Employee Week (Goal #4) This resolution declares the week of May 16-22, 2010, as Classified Employee Week in recognition of the valuable contributions of classified employees to the programs and students of the district.

8.5 Presentation of Initial Contract Proposal for Reopeners for 2010-11 from Chapter 188 of the California School Employees Association to the Board of Education

9. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

9.1 Gifts to the District 9.2 Report to the Board: Presentation of the Annual Report of the Citizens’ Oversight

Committee for Measure “A” The Citizens’ Oversight Committee for Measure “A” will present its annual report to the board on its proceedings and activities for the year. The report includes a statement indicating the district is in compliance with the accountability requirements of the law in that bond proceeds are being used only for the purpose so described in Measure “A”.

9.3 Authorization for Board Member Travel As the board’s representative to meetings of the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools, Mrs. Covert seeks authorization to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to attend the summer confer-ence of the NAFIS Section 8002 Federal Property group.

9.4 Approval of Revisions to the 2010-11 Academic Calendar with Regard to Minimum Days at Burroughs High School (Goal #3)

Four additional minimum days are recommended for Burroughs High School in order to provide time for staff to address WASC recommendations.

9.5 Report to the Board: Nature and Resolution of Complaints with Regard to Deficiencies Related to Instructional Materials, Emergency or Urgent Facilities Conditions that Pose a Threat to the Health and Safety of Pupils or Staff, Teacher Vacancy or Misassign-ment, and Provision of Intensive Instruction and Services to Students Who Did Not Pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) by the End of Grade 12, as Required by the Williams Act (Goal #1, #2, #3, #4)

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10. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

10.1 Report to the Board: Measure “A” and Other Construction Activities and Issues (Goal #3, #4)

10.2 Approval of the Terms and Conditions of the Site Lease, Lease-Leaseback, and Con-struction Services Agreements and Enabling Resolution #30 0910 Associated with the Inyokern Elementary School Modernization Program Phase II (Goal #3)

10.3 Approval of Notice of Completion, Pierce Elementary School Modernization Project (Goal #3) 10.4 Approval of Notice of Completion, Removal of an Underground Storage Tank at Inyokern Elementary School (Goal #3)

11. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

11.1 Approval of Contract with the Accounting Firm of Burkey, Cox, Bradford, Alden and Evans Accountancy Corporation for Auditing Services for the 2010-11, 2011-12, and the 2012-13 Fiscal Years

12. CONSENT CALENDAR

12.1 Approval of “A” and “B” Warrants 12.2 Approval of Recommendations for Expulsion, Expulsion Cases #20 0910, #23 0910,

#24 0910, #25 0910, #27 0910 13. FUTURE AGENDA 14. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be May 6, 2010. Any materials required by law to be made available to the public prior to a meeting of the Board of Education of the Sierra Sands Unified School District can be inspected during normal busi-ness hours at the district office located at 113 Felspar, Ridgecrest, CA. These materials can also be viewed on the district’s internet website at www.ssusd.org. Note: Individuals who require special accommodation, including but not limited to an American sign language interpreter, accessible seating or documentation in accessible formats, should contact the Superintendent’s Office at least two days before the meeting date.

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SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minutes of the Regular and Special Concurrent Meetings of the Board of Education

DATE OF MEETING: March 18, 2010 TIME OF MEETING: 7:02 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: Ridgecrest City Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Covert, Dietrichson, Farris, Johnson, Pearl, Rockwell, Scott Student Member Daniel Lathrop MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Joanna Rummer, Superintendent PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited in unison, led by student member Daniel Lathrop. MOMENT OF SILENCE was observed. 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

With the recommendation to move item 11.1 to precede Personnel Administration and to insert the item on the special concurrent agenda following item 10.1, the agenda was adopted by consensus as amended.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Hearing no comments, the minutes of the special meetings of March 4 and March 11, 2010 were adopted by consensus as written.

3. PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS

Principal Dave Ostash and teachers Mark Pierce and Damien Jacotin provided the board with an overview of the nationally recognized Project Lead the Way program, which has been implemented at Burroughs High School. The program is project-based and when combined with traditional math and sciences courses, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering prior to entering college. Students then took over the program demonstrating the projects they completed and conveying their enthusiasm for the program.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5.1 Student Member’s Report

Daniel reported a variety show, a St. Patrick’s spirit day, and Battle of the Books highlighted activities at Murray Middle School. At James Monroe, GATE students visited the Huntington Museum and a McTeacher night earned the PTO $800. At Burroughs, students were looking forward to spring break, band students were traveling to Hawaii, and the annual variety show is scheduled.

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5. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (continued) 5.2 Reports from Members of the Board

Mr. Rockwell commended the board and both district and site staff for appropriate decorum during the emotional discussion on March 11 regarding reductions in staff. He reiterated the rules in place that provide for all parties to be heard during such discussions and also reminded those wishing to speak to come to the podium so everyone can be heard.

5.3 Superintendent’s Report

Having met with Ron Bennett, CEO of School Services of California, earlier in the week, Mrs. Rummer shared that he is viewing the California economy with guarded optimism, that the economy was sort of “bubbling along the bottom” right now, and he hoped the worst was over. Nevertheless, he urged continued conservatism when budgeting. As the governor’s budget proposals move through the legislature, the district will await the May revise. Mrs. Rummer also commented on the sixth month enrollment report which showed a decline of 46 students since the same time last year.

5.4 Communications

Publications from schools were distributed for information.

5.5 Comments from the public on items not on the agenda 6. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 7. POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW Item 11.1 of Business Administration was considered next.

11.1 Acceptance of 2008-09 Audit Reports for the Sierra Sands Unified School District and the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority

Following review and response to questions, motion passed to accept the 2008-09 audit reports for the Sierra Sands Unified School District and the Inyo-Kern Schools Financing Authority as presented. DIETRICHSON/PEARL AYES: Dietrichson, Covert, Farris, Johnson, Pearl, Rockwell, Scott

8. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION 8.1 Certificated Employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, termination 8.2 Classified Employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, termination

Motion passed to adopt the classified personnel actions as presented. There were no recommendations for certificated personnel. PEARL/DIETRICHSON AYES: Covert, Dietrichson, Farris, Johnson, Pearl, Rockwell, Scott These actions are made a part of the minutes by reference and are filed in the Board Record Book identified as pages 1-2 of the 3/18/10 agenda.

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9. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 9.1 Gifts to the District

Motion passed to accept the following gifts: for the Pierce School G.A.T.E. program, $100 from Tammi Johnson, $100 from Toni Kaler, $100, and $167 from the Pizza Factory; from Mary Lee Thomas, costumes to the Burroughs drama department; from Iosef Mamaliger of The Dentist House, $120 to the boys’ soccer program at Burroughs; and from Bruce Auld, $50 for irrigation at Burroughs. PEARL/COVERT AYES: Covert, Dietrichson, Farris, Johnson, Pearl, Rockwell, Scott

9.2 Report to the Board: Superintendent’s Update on Progress Toward Meeting District Goals and

Objectives (Goal #1, #2, #3, #4)

Mrs. Rummer presented an update on progress toward meeting the district goals and objectives.

9.3 Approval of School Safety Plans for 2010 (Goal #3)

Each school has reviewed and updated its school safety plan in accordance with California Education Code and board policy. Motion passed to approve the School Safety Plans for 2010 as presented. SCOTT/COVERT AYES: Covert, Dietrichson, Farris, Johnson, Pearl, Rockwell, Scott

10. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

10.1 Report to the Board: Measure “A” and Other Construction Activities and Issues (Goal #3)

Mr. Auld updated the board on construction activities, including progress on funding options and plans to begin construction of the new CTE building. Plans include a groundbreaking ceremony and plans for students to appropriately interact with the construction crew. Mr. Auld also noted that modernization at Rand would begin next Monday and Barnhart was moving forward with constructability at Las Flores.

10.2 Appointment of Replacement Member to the Citizens’ Oversight Committee (Goal #4)

Motion passed to approve the recommendation of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee to appoint Linda Klabunde as a new member of the committee. She will fill the statutorily required position of member of a senior citizens organization. JOHNSON/DIETRICHSON AYES: Covert, Dietrichson, Farris, Johnson, Pearl, Rockwell, Scott

The item on the concurrent special meeting agenda was considered next.

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2. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION (continued)

2.1 Approval to Contract with Barnhart-Balfour Beatty to Provide Construction Management “At Risk” Services for the Construction of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building at Sherman E. Burroughs High School (Goal #3)

Following questions and discussion, motion passed to authorize the district to negotiate a contract with Barnhart-Balfour Beatty to provide construction management “at risk” services for the construction of the CTE building at Burroughs High School. DIETRICHSON/COVERT AYES: Covert, Dietrichson, Farris, Johnson, Pearl, Rockwell, Scott

11. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

11.1 Considered earlier on the agenda 11.2 Approval of Second Interim Report for Fiscal Year 2009-10

Following review and response to questions, motion passed to approve the second interim report for fiscal year 2009-10 and to certify that the district is able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year and for subsequent fiscal years. DIETRICHSON/COVERT

AYES: Covert, Dietrichson, Farris, Johnson, Pearl, Rockwell, Scott

12. CONSENT CALENDAR

12.1 Approval of “A” and “B” Warrants “A” warrants in the amount of $2,246,557.00; “B” warrants in the amount of $796,855.92

12.2 Approval of Recommendations for Expulsion, Expulsion Cases #16 0910, #17 0910, and #22 0910

Motion passed to adopt the consent calendar as presented. SCOTT/DIETRICHSON AYES: Covert, Dietrichson, Farris, Johnson, Pearl, Rockwell, Scott

12. FUTURE AGENDA 13. ADJOURNMENT was at 8:20 p.m.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

_________________________________________ ________________________________________ Tom Pearl, Vice President/Clerk Joanna Rummer, Secretary to Board recorder: Jane Brooks

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Open House Schedule 2009 ~ 2010

Site Scheduled Date

Faller May 18, 2010 6:30 p.m.

Gateway May 26, 2010 6:30 p.m.

Inyokern May 19, 2010 6:30 p.m.

Las Flores May 4, 2010 6:30 p.m.

Pierce May 12, 2010 6:30 p.m.

Rand May 25, 2010 6:30 p.m.

Richmond May 11, 2010 6:30 p.m.

Monroe April 28, 2010 6:30 p.m.

Murray May 5, 2010 6:30 p.m.

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Sierra Sands Unified School District09-10 08-09

09-10 08-09 09-10 08-09SCHOOL % % K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-12 SDC TOTAL TOTAL CHANGE Regular -

FALLER 96.1% 95.1% 84 94 86 76 74 51 465 483 -18 K 417 433

GATEWAY 95.0% 94.0% 96 80 66 78 72 79 471 503 -32 1 - 3 1213 1230

INYOKERN 94.2% 94.2% 29 47 35 43 32 30 7 223 204 19 4 - 5 727 729

LAS FLORES 95.4% 93.9% 76 97 77 63 83 68 2 466 473 -7 Special Education -

PIERCE 95.8% 93.8% 51 53 52 50 63 54 323 376 -53 SDC 92 87

RAND 90.4% 94.1% 1 2 2 1 6 8 -2 RSP 106 117

RICHMOND ANNEX 89.3% 91.7% 83 83 73 10

RICHMOND 95.9% 96.0% 80 69 64 78 63 58 412 358 54 Regular 1127 1160

TOTAL K -5 95.3% 94.4% 417 442 382 389 387 340 92 2449 2478 -29 Special Education -

MONROE 94.3% 91.6% 153 175 159 26 513 542 -29 SDC 50 55

MURRAY 95.7% 93.5% 218 196 226 24 664 669 -5 RSP 66 69

TOTAL 6 -8 95.1% 92.7% 371 371 385 50 1177 1211 -34

BURROUGHS 94.5% 92.5% 1428 65 1493 1518 -25 Regular 1428 1584

MESQUITE 140 140 126 14 Continuation 140 126

0 0 ROP 0 322

TOTAL 9 - 12 94.5% 92.5% 1568 65 1633 1644 -11 Special Education -

09-10 TOTAL 95.0% 417 442 382 389 387 340 371 371 385 1568 207 5259 --- --- SDC 65 68

08-09 TOTAL 93.5% 433 395 426 409 351 377 388 390 378 1580 206 5333 --- RSP 94 91

CHANGE 1.50% -16 47 -44 -20 36 -37 -17 -19 7 -12 1 --- --- -74 589 735

* Community Day School enrollment was 12 at this time during 08-09

Seventh Month Enrollment 2009-2010

Adult

Elementary K - 5

Middle 6-8

High School 9 - 12

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SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APRIL 15, 2010 6. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

6.1 Adoption of Supplemental Novels for the Multicultural American Literature Course at Burroughs High School, (Goal #1, #3)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Textbook and instructional materials review is part of the districtwide curriculum review process. Consistent with previous years, the Sierra Sands Unified School District is following the textbook adoption cycle estab-lished by the California Department of Education.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: Burroughs High School will implement a new course in the fall, Multicultural American Literature. The purpose of this course is to explore the multicultural dimensions of American literature and society, with an em-phasis on Latino/a, Asian American, African American, and Native American literary traditions. This new course will continue to use the current textbook adoption as core instructional materials but requires additional novels to support the multicultural course content. The English Department submitted four novels for review and adoption at the begin-ning of the year. The novels being recommended for adoption are: • Under the Feet of Jesus, Author: Helena Maria Viramontes • Black Boy, Author: Richard Wright • The Bean Trees, Author: Barbara Kingsolver • Ceremony, Author: Leslie Silko These novels are listed on the California Department of Education reading list and have been available to staff, committee members, parents, and the community throughout the review and selection process. The recommended novels have been presented to staff, Superintendent’s Council, the Burroughs principal’s coffee, and information about the course and instructional materials have been included in the Burroughs By-Line to pro-vide stakeholders the opportunity to participate in the review and provide input. The textbook selection committee met throughout the school year to discuss the selec-tion process as outlined in board policy, review recommended materials and evaluation forms, and make recommendations for final review to the District Instructional Materi-als Selection Committee (DIMSC). At the DIMSC meeting held on March 16, 2010, recommendations made by the text-book selection committee were discussed and unanimously approved for recommenda-tion to the board. A press release dated March 25, 2010 informed the public that in-structional materials being considered for adoption by the Sierra Sands Board of Educa-tion are available for review in the Textbook Depository located at the Sierra Vista Education Center.

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Item 6.1, Educational Administration 2 APRIL 15, 2010 Adoption of Supplemental Novels FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The cost of the supplemental novels being recom-

mended for adoption is approximately $3,000.00. Funding for instructional materials is provided through the Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program (IMFRP) from the State of California, state lottery funds, and the curriculum department budget.

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board adopt the selected supplemental novels for the Multicultural American Literature course at Burroughs High School as presented.

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6.2 Approval of Implementation of the Project Lead the Way Course, Civil Engineering and Architecture, at Burroughs High School for the 2010-11 School Year (Goal #1, #2, #4)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In order to meet the needs of students and the na-tional and local needs for engineers and other skilled technical workers, the board adopted the Project Lead the Way curriculum and Burroughs High School began im-plementing the Project Lead the Way “Pathway to Engineering” program in 2007-08. This program is a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with traditional math and sciences courses, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of en-gineering prior to entering college. Introduction at the high school level attracts more students to engineering and allows students to determine if engineering is the career they desire. Participants not planning to pursue formal education as engineers benefit from the knowledge and logical thought processes that result from taking some or all of the courses provided in the curriculum. Curriculum for Project Lead the Way courses is provided by Project Lead the Way and courses address the California Standards and Career Technical Model Standards. All courses use project-based learning, use industry standard software and technology, and can be customized to meet the needs of students, regardless of math level or grade level (9th-12th). Teachers are required to take a pre-assessment, attend a two-week summer training, and participate in follow-up online training and support throughout the year. All students completing each course take a Project Lead the Way provided end-of-the-course exam and participate in follow-up surveys and studies. Follow-up studies on Si-erra Sands students enrolled in the program demonstrate that many students are pursing college educations in science, math, and engineering. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: Three foundation courses for Project Lead the Way are currently implemented and include Principles of Engineering, Introduction to Engi-neering Design, and Digital Electronics. For the 2010-11 school year, Burroughs ad-ministration is requesting the implementation of Civil Engineering and Architecture, which is a specialization course and requires completion of at least two foundation courses before enrollment. Implementation of this course will create a more extensive sequence of courses in the engineering and technology pathway. This course is a UC/CSU approved “G” course, and the Project Lead the Way course outline is avail-able for review in the curriculum and instruction office.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: FTE for staffing this course will be created with cur-rent staff through the replacement of mechanical drawing courses. The cost for re-quired summer training has already been approved by an SB70 grant administered by the Kern Community College District. Software and most instructional materials al-ready exist and are also used in other Project Lead the Way courses. Additional mate-

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Item 6.2, Educational Administration 2 APRIL 15, 2010 Implementation of Civil Engineering and Architecture

rials to support the course may be purchased through the Perkins grant or SB70. There will be no additional cost to the general fund. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the implementation of the Project Lead the Way course, Civil Engi-neering and Architecture, at Burroughs High School for the 2010-11 school year as pre-sented.

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6.3 Approval of Implementation of the Project Lead the Way Course, Gateway to Technol-ogy, for Middle School Students for the 2010-11 School Year (Goal #1, #2, #4)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In order to meet the needs of students and the na-tional and local needs for engineers and other skilled technical workers, the board adopted the Project Lead the Way curriculum and Burroughs High School began im-plementing the Project Lead the Way “Pathway to Engineering” program in 2007-08. This program is a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with traditional math and sciences courses, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of en-gineering prior to entering college. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: District middle schools are interested in offering Project Lead the Way electives beginning in 2010-2011. The Project Lead the Way middle school program, Gateway To Technology, is an activities-oriented program designed to challenge and engage the natural curiosity and imagination of middle school students. Taught in conjunction with a rigorous academic curriculum, the pro-gram is currently divided into five independent, nine-week units: • Design and Modeling: This unit uses solid modeling software to introduce students

to the design process. Utilizing this design approach, students understand how de-sign has influenced their lives.

• Automation and Robotics: Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics.

• Flight and Space: Students explore aeronautics, propulsion, and rocketry through hands-on projects involving math and science.

• Science of Technology: This unit traces how science has affected technology throughout history. Students learn about applied physics, chemical engineering, and nanotechnology though exploratory activities and projects.

• Magic of Electrons: Engaged in relevant hands-on projects, students unravel the mystery of digital circuitry.

Curriculum for Gateway to Technology courses is provided by Project Lead the Way and courses address the California Standards and Career Technical Model Standards. All courses use project based learning, use industry standard software and technology, and can be customized to meet the needs of students. Teachers are required to attend a two-week summer training and participate in follow-up online training and support throughout the year. The course outlines are available for review in the curriculum and instruction office.

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Item 6.3, Educational Administration 2 APRIL 15, 2010 Implementation of Gateway to Technology

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: FTE for staffing this course will be created with cur-rent staff through the realignment of current elective offerings using existing staff. The cost for required summer training will be covered by an SB70 grant administered by the Kern Community College District. Software and most instructional materials already exist and are also used in other Project Lead the Way courses. Additional materials to support the courses may be purchased through the Perkins grant, SB70 or, if received, the Tech Prep Demonstration Site grant. There will be no additional cost to the general fund. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the implementation of Project Lead the Way course, Gateway to Technology, at the district middle schools beginning in the 2010-11 school year, as pre-sented.

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6.4 Approval of Vocational Education Application for Funding, 2010-11 School Year (Goal #1, #2, #3, #4)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Educa-tion Improvement Act of 2006 provides funding for secondary career technical educa-tion programs. In accordance with the program targeting requirements of the Perkins Act, the 2010-11 funds must be expended to support program improvements in any of the fifteen industry sectors. These funds can support pre-engineering and industrial technology programs at Burroughs High School. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: The Sierra Sands Unified School District Career Technical Education Application for the 2010-11 school year is presented for approval. The application includes assurances, planned use of funds, actions to increase access for special population students, and actions to achieve performance levels. The funds associated with this application will support the implementation of the district’s 2008-2012 Local Career Technical Education Plan and address the career preparation needs of district students.

Elements continued this year in response to federal reauthorization include additional strategies to meet new performance levels for Perkins Core Indicators, additional ac-countability requirements, and new course sequences. Sierra Sands continues to meet all core indicator performance targets. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The application provides funding for career technical education programs in the amount of $43,494. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board ap-prove the district’s Career Technical Education Application for Funding, 2010-11, as presented.

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APPLICATION FOR 2O1O-1I FUNDING

Local Educational Agency (LEA):

Sierra Sands Unified

County-District (CD) Code:

1s-73742

Address of LEA:

I 13 Felspar

Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Check Appropriate Box:

n Sec. 112 - State lnstitutions

X Sec. 131 - Secondary

! Sec. 132 - AduIUROCP

Name of LEA Superintendent or Chief Administrator:Joanna Rummer

Allocation Amount:

$ 42,160

Board Approval Date:

April 15,2010

Name of Perkins Coordinator:Laura HickleT¡tle:

Coordinator of Special Projects

Telephone Number: (760) 499-1642Extension:

Fax Number: (760) 375-1959E-mail Address: [email protected]

Perkins Coordinator's Address (lf different from LEA address above):

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONSecondary, Career, and Adult Learn¡ng DivisioncDE 100 (12109) DUEDATE: May1,2O10

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education lmprovement Act of 2006

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that all state and federal rules and regulations will be observedand that the assurances and certifications related to this program are accepted as the conditionsin the operation of this program. The funds associated with this application will support theimplementation of our 2008-2012 local Career Technical Education (CTE) plan and provide aprogram that is of sufücient size, scope, and quality to effectively address the career preparationneeds of our students. This funding will supplement state and local CTE funds and improve,enhance, or expand our CTE programs ¡n the 2010-11 school year. I certifu that, to the best of myknowledge, the information conta¡ned ¡n this application is correct and complete.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION USE ONLY

Reviewed and Recommending Approval: Date:

Final Approval: Date:

Printed Name of Superintendent or Designee:Joanna Rummer

Tiile (lf not super¡ntendent):

Signature of Superintendent or Designee: Date:

April 16,2010

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONSecondary, Career, and Adult Leamins D¡v¡sjoncDE 100-FSAC (1209)

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION APPLICAT¡ONCarl D. perk¡ns Career and Technical

Education lmprovementAct of 2006

sEcTtoN ISIGN-OFF FORM FOR FEDERAL AND STATE ASSURANCES AND

CERTIFICATIONS

This application ¡s a commitment to compry with the foflowing assurances, certifications, terms,and conditions associated with the carl D.-perkins career añd rechnical goucát¡on - -' 'lmprovement Act of 2006. A signature on this page cãniirms that the oocuments riiieo ¡eroware complete and on f¡le in the agency and that tñe superintendent or an autnárizeJ oesiin"ehas reviewed the documenrs anã asrêes to compry wiin in;ä;;;;;:äËilä'iü.ïiåi,.n",and conditions.

The general assurances and certification are avairabre on the cDE web site. see page i2 ofthe carl D. Perkins career and rechnicat Education tmprwement Act of 2006, zoi Èi t '

Request for Applicat¡on tot the specif¡c link to eacn aisürãnce and certification. The comptetetext of program specific assurance, certification, terms an¿ conã¡ii";;;;;Ë;;,;;;;';äg"r25-32 in the Request for Applícation.

o California Department of Education General Assurances (CDE_100A)

. Drug Free Workptace Certification (CDE_1OODF)

. U.S. Department of Education Debarment and Suspension (ED SO_0014)

. U.S. Department of Education Lobbying (EDBO-OOf3)

. Perkins lV Assurances and Certifications (CDE 1OO)

. 2010-11 Grant Conditions

GERTIFIGAT^ION: As the dury authorized representative of the rocar educationar agencyapplying for carr D. perkins career and rechnicar Education rmprovement Act olíooìnizolo_I I funding, I have read the assurances, certifications, terms and conditions associated with th¡sgrant and I agree to comply with all requirements as a condition of funding.

Printed Name Joanna Rummer Tifle Suoerintendent

Signature Date April 16.2010

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sEcTtoN ilSIGN-OFF FORM FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS

The Carl D. Perkins Career and.Technical Educat¡on lmprovement Act of 2006 requires localeducational agencies (LEAs) t9 implement strategies to overcome barriers that may Oe toweringspecial population students' rates of access to or success in career technical educátion (CTE)

-programs assisted with the funds. crE programs must be designed to enable special fopulationstudents to meet the performance rever targ€ts estabrished for [he programs Ïi""áii"gLr.must also provide the activities.needed to þrepare these students fär hrYgh-skil, hiõñi;ö, orhigh-demand occupat¡ons that lead _to self-sufficiency.

This form confirms that the LEA coordinators or administrators respons¡ble for each of theqrogÍam_s gssociated with special population groups have reviewed and approved the 2010_11Perkins lv appl¡cation for funds. Each speciaipopulation category must bäsigneã oy tn" r_en',designated administrator or the certificated representative resþonsibre for that-program.

EconomÍcally Disadvantaged (Tifle I Coordinator/Administrator)

Pr¡nted Name Laura Hickle

"rnnia rr"

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONSecondary, Career, and Adult Leam¡ng D¡v¡sioncDE 100-sP fz09)

Signature

Signature

Printed Name Laura Hickle Ti{ra

signature -LQl ---/14-1 Date

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION APPLICATIONCarl D. Perk¡ns Career and Techn¡cal

Education ImprovementAct of 2006

Title Coordinator

Daþ zy'-/- / ó

CoordinatorL/ ^t -l ¿t

Title Executive D¡rector- SELPA

Date { l-to

Title Coordinator

Daltr- ?-l -,/ Ð

Limited English Proficíency (Engrish Learner coordinator/Administrator)

Disabled (Handicapped) (Speciat Education Coordinator/Administrator)

Printed Name

single Parent or singre pregnant women (fifle rX coordinator/Administrator)

Printed Name

or Nontraditional Training (Tifle IX Coordinator/Administrator)

Title

Date

Printed Name Ernie Bell Tifle Asst.Suot., HUman Resources

sisnature ( #& ßL¿d oate -t /t lt¡Displaced.Homemaker (Tifle lX Coordinator/Administrator)Note: Required only on Section 132 (Adult) appticat'ons

Printed Name

---Signature

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sEcrloN lll: ASSESSMENT OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATTON pRocRAMS (CORE |NDIGATORS)

lnstructionsareonpagelgofthe carl D.Perkinscareerandt""orrtotlPåo"åãl ImprovementActof2006,z010-llRequesffor Application.

Secondary (continues on page 5)

Gore lndicator

lslAcademic

Atta¡nment-Reading/

Language Arts

Numerator: Number of 12th grade CTE concentrators who have met theproficient or advanced level on the English-language arts portion of theCalifornia High School Exit Examination (CAHSÉE):

Denominator: Number of 12th grade CTE concentrators.

152Academic

Attainment-Mathematics

Numerator: Number of l2th grade CTE concentrators who have met theproficient or advanced level on the mathemat¡cs portion of the CAHSEE.

Denominator: Number of 12rh grade CTE concentrators.

251Technical Sk¡ll

Atta¡nment

Definition

Numerator: Number of CTE concentrators enrolled in a capstone CTEcourse who received an '.A', "B',, or ,,C" grade in the course, or received anindustry-recognized certification, or pasCed an end of program assessmentaligned with industry-recognized standards.

Denominator: Number of CTE concentrators enrolled in capstone CTEcourses during the report¡ng year.

3SrSecondary

SchoolComplet¡on

Numerator: Number.of 12th grade CTE concentrators who earned a highschool diploma, or other state-recognized equivalent (¡ncluding recognizedalternative standards for indiv¡duals with disãbilities).

'

Denom¡nator: Number of 12rh grade CTE concentrators who left secondaryeducation dur¡ng the reporting year.

LtsALevel

2îî7 tîA

LEALevel

2008/o9

62.80%

stateLevel

2nnßlnq

64.20o/o

45.24o/o

90% or moreof the State

level

23.0%

62.73%

20.7%

87 .39o/o

IYesn ¡lo

22.0%

97.98Yo

19.8o/o

I Yes! ¡.lo

81.81o/o

53.0%

47 .70/o

96.67Vo

I Yes! t¡o

85.5%

76.950/0

X YesnNo

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Core lndicator

45lStudent

Graduation Rate

Definition

.T^1Tîll9r, Nümber of l2th grade.CTE concentrators who, in the reportingyear, were included as graduated in the states computàtio,i otìts graduationrate.

Denom¡nator: Number of l2th grade CTE concentrators.

55lSecondaryPlacement

|jT:LipI: yTlgr of l2rh grade cTE concentrators who teft secondaryeoucaÙon dur¡ng the reporting year and entered postsecondary education oradvanced training, military service, or employr"ht, ," ,"pórtËá on a survey'six months following graduation.

Denominator: Number of 12h grade CTE concentrators who left secondaryeducation during the reporting lear and responded ioì foiläl_up ,urv"V.

65rNon-traditionalParticipation

N_umerator: Number of CTE participants from underrepresented gendergro_u-q? wP wefe_enrolled in a program sequence that leads to employmentrn nontraditional fields.

Denominator: Number of all CTE participants enrolled in a programsequence that leads to employment in nontraditional fields. ''-

652Non-traditional

Gompletion

Numerator: Number of CTE conc€ntrators from underrepresented gendergroups.enrolled in a capstone CTE course mat teaOs to dÀptòyment in anontraditional field who received an ,A", ,,8,', o..

,,C,, òruãã in"tñ" corrrse, or

i9.-:iygd an. industry-recognized certification, o, pu"iãJãn "nd

of programassessment aligned with industry_recognized stándards.

Denom¡nator: Number of all CTE concentrators enrolled in a capstone CTEcourse that leads to employment in nontrad¡tional fields.- - -

LtsALevel

2llî7 tnR

LEALevel

200n/nq

NA%

stateLevel

200anq

96.67%

91.00vo

90% or moreof the State

level

83.2o/o

88.23Vo

74.880/"

I vesEruo

35.53%

78.0%

70.2o/o

28.33yo

XYes! ¡lo

37 .73o/o

23.O%

20.7%

31 .81o/o

I Yesn ¡¡o

18.0%

16.2%

X Yesn ¡ro

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sEcrloN lll: ASSESSMENT oF CAREER TEcHNtcAL EDUcATtoN pRocRAMs (coRE tNDlcAToRs)ADULT- Not applicabte

li;#:"'r"å;äffijrr:ï19ofthe cartD'PerkinscareerandrechnicatEducationtmprovementActof 2006,2010-11

Corelndicator

1A1Technical

skiilAttainment

passedaneno-or-prosram;s##;Ë;':,:ä:r"ï;ffii[ìå:r"';?f;i?J:,","#iJ*reporting year.

Denominator: Number of adult CTE concentrators enrolled ¡n a CTE capslone coursey#J::i:îl:Tr"J S::gÉl "."u""rent or who were erigibré to àarn a comperency

2A1Credential,Certificate,or Degree

earnedaninoustry+eco jnüeJ;.äiã:':äï;""ä:å'ä.å:"ï::ff [ì:i:;:i:ï,-*program.

Denom¡nator: Number of adult CTE concentrators who were enrolled in a CTE capstonecourse.

4A-1Student

Placement

541Non-

traditionalParticipation

Definition

postsecondaryedu""t¡onãiàãu"-nåå ji'"-#ru]:f, ##ii:å:""'j¿'å:i,":*;iï,f ßXi"as reported on a survey six months foltowing iÁu progr"; tèìí -'

Denominator: Number of adult CTE capstone concentrators who left adult educationduring the reportinq Vear and resoônrJê.t fô a rn nr¡, ,,^ ^,,-,^.,

5A.2Non-

trad¡tionalCompletion

enro'ed in "

p.s,"' ;"ü;; ;åd;å:1i#;öïH[l;ïïiåïfi åiiiJonJ*^Denom¡nator: Number of all adult CTE participants enrolled in a program sequence thalleads tO the emOlovment ¡n nontrârl¡riñnât f¡Ât.rê

enroredinacapsroneciË"";äïïi¿äiïi;i:il'1i?fl;ï"",T:.i,9::ffi :,t'.Jfnipassed an end-of-program assessment or ear"ud ;';,m;;ì;;;i certificate.

Denominator: Number of adult CTE concentrators enrolled in a capstone CTE coursethat leads to emproyment ¡n nontrad¡t¡onar r¡eros wno toãrln åiiot progr"r assessmentor who were eligible to earn a competency certificáié.

LEALevel

2007toB

LEALevel

2008/09

_%

StateLevel

2008/09

-o/o

-o/o

9O7o Ormore of

the Statelevel

70.0%

-o/o

63.0%

! Yesnruo

47.5o/o

-o/o

_%

42.75%

n Yes! l,lo

65.3%

-o/o

-o/o

58.73Vo

! Yes!No

23.0%

2O.7o/o

! YesD t¡o

18.0%

16.2o/o

! Yesn ¡lo

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Program lmprovement Form- Not applicableAn LEA that does not reach g0 percent of the state-established performance level for any core indicator must submit thisFii';"Tl|,ii3lì,::i,#.paseit ot the cai o. pe*lns careerànd recin-¡õaìlÈJucat¡oi tmprouàmenl nàliooo, 2010-11

lndicator:(not

meet¡ng90% level)

6S1

Low¡umbers of femare students enroled in automotive and buirding trades programs.

(Describe the strategy that w¡ll be used tormprove the performance level for this coreindicator.):

Gorelndicator

Raise awareness among students and staff

lndicator

activ¡ties that wi be employed to?cJrleve the improvement sfrategy.):1. Meet with school counselors aboút-non_

traditional careers and student enrollment.

Source fobe used tocoverexpensesl

Perkins lV

Amountfunding:

source tobe used tocoverexpenses:

funding:

source tobe used tocoverexpenses:

Amountfunding:

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SECTTON tV: pROGRESS REPORT TOWARD tMpLEMENTtNcTHE LOCAL CTE PLAN

The implementation of every LEA's rocar crE pran direcfly affects the imprementation ofthe state crE pran. Thlous!ì the five-year duåtion ôrÞuircns rv, zóóe_åóì'á,-fÈä. ,'¡r¡report on the prosress thev have madè tow_ard imprementation oi fl.,"iilo"åiöie-'prrn.This progress report is an ôpportunity to r"nË"t än"iñä goars ouflined in the rocar crEplan as well as noting the successesand chailenges ih'at occurred ourint irré zoo.-s_r oschool year.

Additionally, the LEA shourd set measurabre crE outcomes for the 2010-1 1 schooryear based on what has been learned and the core ¡nd¡cator data reporte¿ in éäc-tìon ilr.

LEA personnel must respond to the following prompts or questions:

1 ' rn the 2009-10 apprication (section rV, question 3), the LEA identified threegoats from the rocar crE plan on which ii wourd toôus ouring tÀË äöóg_ìõã.nooryear..what progress has the LEA made toward achieving thäré-.på"¡fi"'goäbzHow has_the LEA improved, enhanced, o'.

"rprnd"d ClÉ for.tuã"ni, á,Ìr¡,ìg2009_10? r

Goal l- Students will be Þrepared for postsecondary education and job successoutcome- A report strow'insioriow-ujo"rii,ir-åi_öi,í"åi¡iäîudents rrom 20os-200e w¡¡ be preparedshowing enrollment in subsequent coursework (SiEM¡ añd postseconctary act¡vitiês. S0% of theens¡neer¡ns students still enrolled at eur.ousrts wi¡tËó ãnio'il"o i" un "iìít¡àiäi'üäi¡ ããíiä hosc¡ence/ êng¡neering crass in the.sub""qu"ni v"u..- eo-v"-àiör"ouute" *r,ãËãrì;;;öñîË "

eng¡neering program w¡ll be enrolled in post säcondary'täiñing/ education or be in the militarv aftersraduar¡on. Dara w¡¡r be usêdro furrherósrabrish u"*li"à øt"-øilõiõäìi'ããËä;il;'i".outcome- uc/ csuc approvar for one a¿o¡t¡onai'crÈ cäuiäw¡t be obta¡ned.

G-oal ! Progress- Records have been gathered and entered into a spreadsheetslowing alr engineering, students enroled over the past three yeurr. aæzáïn"sfudenfs who are gth-11h when enrotted in ai eigineering "oíou

Ãàr"'go-r"' onto take an additionar math course. 96%o of the l/h gradeiapsbÀe üi¿ånï" ur"¡n the miritary, postsecondary education or emptoyed as of '6

month ølø*-Lo!1ta (87..50/9in mititary/ posisecondary onty). úcicéuc;c'äïiräiäí'iái''íïøo"tElectronics" was obtained this year.

Goal 2- CTE courses meet maÍkêt and labor demands and w¡ll be rèspons¡ve to emergingoccupat¡onsOutcome- Add four addit¡onal adv¡sory comm¡ttee membeÌs to GTE adv¡sory board.

Goal ? Prpqress- Addítionat crE advisory members (4) have been added and{aiti911t p?rtyerships formed. of pañicurar note ¡s tìné, $.ngàiì"t"t¡or"nn'*nNaval Air wartare center-weaponï Div¡sion china Lake as ãvidenced øv ' '

increased fietd trips, speakers, and joint activítie.. S¡róD;;;þ ãí"¿ií tn"third annuar Emproyer's summit w'tth ceno coso comminfilc;ií;s;-";;;;;;sponsored a student r7cn

ll.ymit !s^1. student parricipunt"ând iióii"i"it"tcommunity members). rn addition, ssrJSD pañnered'with base org"ri^Í:.ri; øoffer a parent outreach component of th" ,,Érpàiairg your Horizoäj ,údi;

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school program. Funds through a sB 70 college grant were obtained to institute a'Young Engineers and Sclenfists" middle school program to be held in Aprit

Goal 3- Student preparation will be based upon industry expectations and standards and ¡ncorporateemployment read¡ness and career success skillsOutcome-.Cou¡se outl¡nes (m¡n¡mum of two) will bê realigned to better reflect work place sk¡lls and"all aspects of the ¡ndust4y''

Ggal 3 Proqress- Revr.srbns have been made to the heatth careers program toalign to industry needs as well as articulation with the coltege. A new atfículationagreement has been signed. In addition the "lntroduction to EngÌneering Desìgn"course has been revised (wìth new course oufline) to move the course from"UC/CSUC "G" requirement to "F" requirement. A new CNC Metal Lathe waspurchased with Perkins funds and is being used in the Metal and Engineeringcourses to provide sfudenfs with industry standard equipment dur¡ng train¡nl.

other significant improvements in crE that occuned thÌs year included obtainingfinal DSN OPSC and CDE approval, as well as receipt oi SAB funding for thenew Proposition 1D Round 1 CTE Engineering and Design Buitding. th¡s new1'845 square foot building is entering the construction phase in summer 2010with anticipated completion in late 201 1 . prop 1D Round 2 modemizationprojects (TV Video Production and Construction/ Woodshop) have beenapproved by the State Allocation Board with DSA submittal in February 2010.Final DSA/OPSC approval has been received for one project with the otheranticipated in May.

2. During the 2009-10 school year, how has the LEA's CIE Advisory Committeebeen involved in the ongoing development, imprementation, and évaruation ofCTE programs?

Two meetings have been held with an addítionat meeting scheduled for spring2010. Primary activities this year have been provìding inþut for the newlynositjon 1D CTE Engineering/ Design buitding and the two CTE prop 1DModernization projects. ln addition the pañnership with the military/ DoìD basehave been strengthened with additionat outreach activities (Expanding your

lgnzons and Young Engineers and Scientists), as well as with the cõilege(Employers Summit and Student Tech Summit.) Evaluation and follow-up datawill be disseminated at the spring meeting. Addítional funds to support andIeverage Perkins funds have been received from pafticipating CTE advisoryorganízations.

3. what is the status of career Technical student organizations (crsos) in theLEA's CTE programs? How has the LEA embedded leadership development inall CTE courses?

A HOSA CISO was created in 2008-2009 and expanded in 2009-2010 withadditional members and activities. A "Robotics CIub', was created and

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membersh¡p incrudes sfudenfs enroiled in the engineering programs. Ail crEcourses,n ssusD have readership embedded iithe cur-¡i:uttin an¿ a¿dress attaspecfs of the industry. Students .have parlicipated in "rtu;;i ";d'l;;;;;"hi;activities with other students, at the m¡érdte sónooi ano n community events.

4. ldentify at least three measurable outcomes from the rocar crE pran on whichthe LEA wilt focus in 2O1O-11 .

Goal 2- crE courses meet market and ,abor demands and wirt be responsive toemerging occupations

' rn response to loc.ar labor demands, the Mechanica! Drawing program wi,be phased out with students enroiling in the *rntroduction to"eno.ñ."ir"'Design" courses ('tltcr,e4sed enrotlm;ñ .ÂÁ,år,õ¡íi""""""Engtneenng and Architecture" course will be imptemented. (ngw_coUrsp)

G,oal 4- Student preparation witt be based on industry expectations andstandards.and wiil incorporate emproyment reàãiness an¿ career success skr//so 4t least two instructors witt participate in high quarity professionaldevelopment or erternships in order to stair current with academicstandards as well as industry standards and changes f" ;ktl

"";;,processes, and technology found in the work ptac-e

Goal 5- Processes to faciritate smooth student transitions (middre schoor,secondary, postsecondary ,edu9atio1, training, job ptacemènQ anA effeitivetytrack pertormance wilt be developed.o The number of high school/ postsecondary articulated courses willincrease bv at least one.

' A middre schoor Gateway to Technotogy program wiil be instituted at themiddte schoor to transition students ¡nió ihe ñign scnooi erl;;;;;rs' "'"p rog ra m. ( new-p roqlgrn)

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SECTION V: SEQUENGE OF COURSES TO BE FUNDED WITH PERKINS IV IN 2O1O-1I

lnstructions are on page 22 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education lmprovement Act of 2006, 2010-1 1 Request forApplication

only sequences of courses identified in the LEA's approved Local GTE Plan, added or modified in the 200g-10 application, orsubmitted in Section Vll (Local CTE Plan Update) of ihis application can be supporfed by perkins lV funds.

Ëru dtng I rades andConstruct¡on

lndustry Sector

lnformation Technology

Manufactur¡ng and ProductDeveloomenfEng¡neer¡ng and Design

tsng¡neer¡ng and Design

Gaþinetmak¡ng and Wood Products

Gareer Pathway

Med¡a support and services

weld¡ng

Engrneerrng Des¡gn

Engineer¡ng and Technology

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School Site Where theSequence ls Offered

nurroughs

Èrurrougns

Burroughs

Eurroughs

Burroughs

Amount 01Perkins FundingAllocated to this

Seouence4,tr96

zut)

Page # inLocal GTE

Plan

5,COU

¿,1bu

37

29,722

39

40

40

4U

13

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CALIFORNIA DEPARIMENT OF EDUCATION

Secondary, Postsecondâry, and Adult Leaderchip DivisioncDE .t01-a (1/10)

Local Educational Agency (LEA):

Author¡zed S¡gnature:

Totat Alocation: l-S- 4ti60ltndirect cost Rate: f-- soã%-----l

Max¡mum lndirect Allowable: I gBfleoJecr or tsxpeno[ure

Class¡fications

Program year: 2010 - 2011BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE

Sierra Sands Unified

{g*r,$Ë1000

2000

lnslruct¡on(¡ncluding CareerTechnical Student

Organizations)

Cert¡f¡cated Salar¡es

3000

Classif¡ed Salar¡es

4000

Employee Benef¡ts

5000

Books / Supplies

tÞ,ProfessionalDevelopmon{

6000

Serv¡ces / Operat¡ngExDend¡tures

7000

Etr

Capital Outlay

Select OneORIGINAL BUDGETEND-OF-YEAR CLAIM

:iitillll'iüllltr{iil.ilii¡lii

(u,Curicu¡um

Developmeni

lndirect Costs

See instructions on page 22 of the Cart D. perkins Career &Application

$12,123

(IJ)

Transpodal¡on& Child Care

For EconomicêllyD¡sadvantaged

Parl¡cipants

$r

Total

,100

$1,500

$25,000

llrliiiìiliìiÌìÌììii,ìlìiiiìiillìliilllriìl

$l20

(tr)Special Popluations

Señices

CAREER IECHNICAL EDUCATION APPLICATION

Carl D. Perkins Careerand Technical

Educålion lmproverñent Act of 2006

C/D Code: 15 I 79742

$f,500

$38,623

;ll.li.r:

:airLti

E!tr

(r,Research

Evaluation & DataDevelopment

$2,720

Funding Source and Purpose:Section 112 - State lnstitutionsSection 131 - SecondarySection 132 - ROC/P & Adutt

Date:4¡16¡2g19

iiiriìiiliiìiiiìliìlii iiltrxtriiililiilliiili

$0

(G)

Guidance &

Counseling

Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, 2010-11 Request for

rlfliilliiiiii]ltiiiiliiìllliilir,iiliiillLrljiÏiliÌiliiìlìliììiiiiiiiì

$o

(n,Admin¡stEtion or

lndkect Cost

$0

Total

$0

rllt,|,r,t,ì:,ìl

$o

$0

s

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,100

$0

$o

s120

ì

$817

s12,123

$817

s3.000

$25,000

$8r7

$42.160

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SECTION Vl: Budget Narrativelnstructions are on page 24 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technicat Educationlmprovement Act of 2006, 2010-1 1 Request for Appllcaflon. See Appendix B, Sample perkinslV Budget Narrative, to comprehend the level of detail required in the budget narrative.

OBJECT # EXPENDITURE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT1000 Certificated Salaries

Substitute costs for teachers to attend conferences pertinent totheir career industry sector (6 days X $100 day)Teacher st¡pends for professional developmenu curriculumdevelooment 15 davs X $100 dav)

$1 ,100

sublatât rfqi 11 Qoq"cãtéúo-ry $1,r002000 utassfleo ì'atanes

None $o

Sub'tiitâ1.'fôrì200o:i¿âtêôònl,ì. s03000 Benefits

Certificated allocation:Classified allocation:

$120$0

S U btOlâ|fór'300O:rcátétiii ri $120,4000 Books and SupÞlies- all materials are supplemental- all programs

also receive a general fund budgetSupplies to support Wood/ Construction (hand and small powertools, specialized supplies and wood)Supplies to support Retail/ business (software upgrade or othersupplies)Supplies to support Metal/ Welding-(hand and small power tools,specialized supplies and metal)Supplies to support Engineering courses-digital electron¡cs kits,software upgrades

Non-caoitalized EquipmentAdditional Iaptops to interface with CNC machines

$2,396

$200

$2,700

$3,227

$3,600

S-iibtotal,f ei'4Q0.0:êãtèS,ôry' 81:2i1235000 Services and other operating expenditures:

Software support for Engineering pathway

Travel and ConferencesTravel to suooort Enoineerino Metal/ Woods

$1,500

$l snnSUbtotáLfor :500oicâteqor:vr $3.O00

6000 Capital Outlay (list items below)Rapid Prototyping Machine 25,000

,,Sübtòtál,fóirr6000 :õàtèéórù. r,$25,0007000 lndirect rate @ LEA percentage (minus capital outlay ) 10/11

rate= 5.03o/o- charoe max of Soln$817

GRAND TOTAL ,,,,$á2,1ôó

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SECTION Vll: LOCAL CTE PLAN UPDATE

Applic,ants may update their local CTE plans annually, if necessary. This is a good t¡me to reviewlocal CTE plan benchmarks and make adjustments to reflect progiess or addiiions to the CTEprogram. This is particularly important if:

. New courses have been added to an existing program sequence.

. New sequences of courses have been developed for an existing industry sector.

o A new industry sector and the corresponding sequences of courses have been developed.

lf Perkins lV funds will be used to support any new industry sectors or courses not included in theoriginal Local CTE Plan, or submitted with the 2009-10 application and approved by the CDE, a newsequence of courses worksheet must be completed. Go to the CDE Perkin! Forms and Files Webpage.at http://!¡rl rw-clle.ca.qov/ciiclpUforms.asp and download the Sequence of Courses Worksheetfrom the Local CTE Plan Forms.

Other updates to the local CTE plan can be submitted in narrative form with a reference to the LocalCTE Plan chapter, section, and question.

The CTE PIan is being updated to reflect changes to the "Engineering Desìgn" and ,,Engineeríngand Technologt'' pathways. Courses to be eliminated in 2010-201 1 'tÁclu¿iMechanicai Drawinlg!,-2. ap s, and are replaced by "lntroduction to Engineering Design". A new capstone course'Avíl Engineering and Architecture" course witl belaught in 2010--2011. This course is IJC/CSUC"G" approved.

P/ease see attached updated course sequence sheefs.

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6.5 Authorization to Apply for a Perkins IV Tech Prep Demonstration Grant Application (Goal #1, #2, #3, #4)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: California annually receives Perkins IV funds from the federal government to support Career Technical Education (CTE). A portion of the funds are distributed to secondary, adult, and college programs through the an-nual Perkins application. An additional allocation of funds is administered through Per-kins Tech Prep. Of the annual Perkins IV Tech Prep allocation, the California Depart-ment of Education reserves 31 percent for improvement and expansion of Tech Prep projects. These funds are distributed to Tech Prep consortia through an application process in order to develop and refine programs of study, create articulation agree-ments, and to increase and strengthen collaboratives and partnerships among education, workforce development, and business and industry partners. Sierra Sands has strong career technical education community partnerships and programs. One of the effective programs currently being offered is the pre-engineering program, Project Lead the Way. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: A competitive Demonstration Site grant opportu-nity is currently available through the California Department of Education. These grants are designed to fund the development of a high quality, industry-validated career technical education program of study. In addition, the grantee must select one of the following elements to develop as a part its program: • Develop a program that results in students entering a college program that leads to a

CTE teaching credential; • Develop and model a career awareness program for students in grades seven and

eight (the Sierra Sands selected element); or • Develop and test an end-of-course assessment in the pathway identified and include

an industry certification or license. The work is accomplished through a Tech Prep Consortium consisting of at least one secondary partner, one postsecondary partner, and one business and industry partner. A grant application focused on the Engineering and Design Industry Sector-Engineering and Technology Pathway has been prepared for submission to California Department of Education before the May 3, 2010 deadline. Local board approval to apply for the grant is a required component of the grant. Grant goals and activities include: 1. Develop and implement a high quality, industry-validated career technical educa-

tion program of study in the identified pathway which is approved by the superin-tendent of the secondary agency partners and the president of the postsecondary agency partners, in this case the superintendent of Sierra Sands and the president of Cerro Coso Community College.

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Item 6.5, Educational Administration 2 APRIL 15, 2010 Perkins Tech Prep Grant

2. Present a minimum of two professional development activities beyond the local level, to be accomplished through presentations at CTE statewide conferences.

3. Share the program of study and other work developed with consortium members in the local area and region. This would include outreach to Muroc, Trona, and Kern Community College service area high schools.

4. Post the program of study as a demonstration site on the CTE On-Line website. 5. Develop and model a career awareness program for students in grades seven and

eight. This would be addressed through implementation of Gateway to Technology at Sierra Sands middle schools.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Requested grant funding is $100,000 for July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011. All proposed activities will be funded through the grant funds. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board au-thorize the district to submit a Perkins IV Tech Prep Demonstration Site Grant applica-tion as presented.

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California Department of Education PERKINS IV TECH PREP

DEMONSTRATION SITE GRANT APPLICATION (Due Date: MUST be received by the California

Department of Education May 3, 2010)

DATES OF PROJECT DURATION - JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011

COVER PAGE LEA (Fiscal Agent): Sierra Sands Unified School District LEA Address: 113 Felspar

City: Ridgecrest State: CA Zip Code: 93555 Funds Requested: $100,000 Certification: I hereby certify that all applicable state and federal rules and regulations will be observed; that to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application is correct and complete; and that the attached assurances are accepted as the basic conditions in the operation of this project for local participation and assistance. 04/16/10 Superintendent

Signature of Authorized Agent Date Title (760) 499-1642 [email protected]

Contact Phone Number Contact Email Date of Approval by Local Agency Board: April 15, 2010 Consortium Partners: (Additional partners may be listed on a separate sheet.) Secondary Partner: Sierra Sands Unified School District Postsecondary Partner: Cerro Coso Community College/Kern Community College District Business and Industry Pathway Contact: Searles Minera;s- Arzell Hale [email protected] Project Director: Laura Hickle [email protected] Project Director Phone Number: (760) 499-1642

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SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APRIL 15, 2010 8. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

8.1 CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

8.11 RESIGNATION, TERMINATION*, SEPARATION**, RETIREMENT***

8.12 LEAVE OF ABSENCE

8.13 EMPLOYMENT

8.14 CHANGE OF STATUS

RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve certificated personnel actions as presented. 8.2 CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL


8.22 LEAVE OF ABSENCE

8.23 EMPLOYMENT

8.24 CHANGE OF STATUS

RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve classified personnel actions as presented.

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8.1 CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL


8.12 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Sharon Canfield Requests 2nd leave of absence For 2010-11 school year Susan Marvin

3rd Grade – Las Flores Requests leave of absence For the 2010-11and 2011-12 school years

8.13 EMPLOYMENT Substitute Teachers for 2009-10 year Valerie Gennrich 8.14 CHANGE OF STATUS

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8. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION APRIL 15, 2010

8.2 CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

8.21 RESIGNATION, TERMINATION*, SEPARATION**, RETIREMENT*** Lynn Wade 5½ hr. Paraprofessional – Richmond Elementary Effective 04-16-2010 8.22 LEAVE OF ABSENCE 8.23 EMPLOYMENT Student Workability Workers for the 2009-2010 School Year Shelby Groves Classified Substitutes for the 2009-2010 School Year Dawn Farrell Jeff Green Alisha Groves Kirstin Schlichting Kyle Smith 8.24 CHANGE OF STATUS Cindy Bower From: 8 hr. Clerk/Typist – Pupil Support Services To: 8 hr. Administrative Secretary II – Pupil Support Services Effective: 07-01-10 Tacie Bull From: 8 hr. Clerk II – Gateway Elementary To: 8 hr. School Office Manager – Inyokern Elementary Effective 07-01-10 Elaine LoPresti From: 6 hr. Library Specialist – Pierce Elementary To: 8 hr. School Office Manager – Pierce Elementary Effective 07-01-10 April McMurtrie From: 4 hr. Custodian – Inyokern Elementary And: 2½ hr. Noon Duty Supervisor – Inyokern Elementary To: 8 hr. Custodian – Burroughs High School Effective 07-01-10

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8.2 CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

8.24 CHANGE OF STATUS (continued) Soledad Park From: 6 hr. Library Specialist – Faller Elementary To: 8 hr. School Office Manager – Faller Elementary Effective 07-01-10 Darren Swafford From: 8 hr. Custodian - Pierce Elementary To: 8 hr. Custodian – Gateway Elementary Effective 07-01-10

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8.3 Adoption of Resolution #28 0910, Teacher Appreciation Week and Day of the Teacher (Goal #4)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Each May certificated employees throughout California are recognized for their service to students and the educational community.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: Resolution #28 0910 declares the week of May 2-8, 2010 as Teacher Appreciation Week in the Sierra Sands Unified School District. The resolution also designates May 4, 2010 as National Teacher Day and May 12, 2010 as California Day of the Teacher. Adoption of this resolution designates a time when ad-ministrators, parents, students, and the community have an opportunity to recognize and salute district teachers and their many contributions to student success. A copy of Resolution #28 0910 will be displayed at all district schools and sites. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None.

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board adopt Resolution #28 0910 as presented and approve May 2-8, 2010 as Teacher Appre-ciation Week and as well as May 4, 2010 as National Teacher Day and May 12, 2010 as the Day of the Teacher in the Sierra Sands Unified School District.

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BEFORE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

County of Kern, State of California IN THE MATTER REGARDING ) TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK ) RESOLUTION #28 0910 WHEREAS, the contributions of teachers have been crucial in the lives of America’s youth; and

WHEREAS, the economic, political and cultural well-being of this nation has been en-riched through public education and its teachers; and WHEREAS, the significance of the teacher in the lives of students is growing as a conse-quence of educational reform and the change in the impact of other institutions in society; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education and citizens of the Sierra Sands Unified School Dis-trict are gratified by the overall academic performance of our students, who have been so well prepared by our teachers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Sierra Sands Unified School District salutes its teachers and declares May 2-8, 2010 to be TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK, May 4, 2010 as NATIONAL TEACHER DAY, and May 12, 2010 as CALIFORNIA DAY OF THE TEACHER;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Sierra Sands Unified School District urges students and community members to take measures to give special meaning to this significant celebration.

* * * * * * * * * *

I, Tom Pearl, Vice President/Clerk of the Governing Board, certify that the above resolu-tion, proposed by ____________________ and seconded by __________________, was duly passed and adopted by the Governing Board of the Sierra Sands Unified School District of Kern County, California, at an official and public meeting thereof held on April 15, 2010. AYES: _____ NOES: _____ ABSTENTIONS: _____ ABSENT: _____ DATED: ______________________ GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SIERRA SNDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BY: _____________________________________ TITLE: Vice President/Clerk of the Board

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8.4 Adoption of Resolution #29 0910, Classified Employee Week (Goal #4)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Each May classified employees throughout Cali-fornia are recognized for their service to students and the educational community.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: Resolution #29 0910 declares the week of May 16-22, 2010 as Classified Employee Week in the Sierra Sands Unified School District. Adoption of this resolution provides an opportunity for administrators, teachers, par-ents, students, and the community to plan events that recognize the accomplishments and contributions of the classified staff. A copy of Resolution #29 0910 will be dis-played at all district schools and sites. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None.

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board adopt Resolution #29 0910 as presented and approve May 16-22, 2010 as Classified Employee Week in the Sierra Sands Unified School District.

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BEFORE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

County of Kern, State of California IN THE MATTER REGARDING ) CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE WEEK ) RESOLUTION #29 0910

WHEREAS, Education Code 45460 encourages recognition of the valuable contributions classified employees make to the programs and students in the Sierra Sands Unified School Dis-trict; and

WHEREAS, classified employees participate in countless activities that contribute to and support a positive instructional environment; and

WHEREAS, classified employees are an integral part of the educational team which pro-vides beneficial learning experiences for the students in the Sierra Sands Unified School District; and

WHEREAS, classified employees serve a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of Sierra Sands Unified School District students; and

WHEREAS, classified employees have continuously maintained an exceptional level of service to the entire educational community;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Sierra Sands Unified School District Board of Education hereby recognizes classified employees for the many services they perform and declares the week of May 16-22, 2010, as CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WEEK in the Sierra Sands Unified School District. * * * * * * * * * *

I, Tom Pearl, Vice President/Clerk of the Governing Board, certify that the above resolu-tion, proposed by ____________________ and seconded by __________________, was duly passed and adopted by the Governing Board of the Sierra Sands Unified School District of Kern County, California, at an official and public meeting thereof held on April 15, 2010. AYES: ______ NOES: _______ ABSTENTIONS: _______ ABSENT: _______ DATED: ______________________ GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SIERRA SNDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BY: _____________________________________ TITLE: Vice President/Clerk of the Board

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8.5 Presentation of Initial Contract Proposal for Reopeners for 2010-11 from Chapter 188 of the California School Employees Association to the Board of Education

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The current contract between Chapter 188 of the California School Employees Association and the Board of Education provides that both parties may reopen up to two agreement articles for 2010-11. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: Chapter 188 of the California School Employees As-sociation will submit its initial contract proposal for reopeners for 2010-11 at the meet-ing. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Unknown. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: Receive the initial contract proposal for reopeners for 2010-11 from Chapter 188 of the California School Employees Asso-ciation and set the next regular meeting date as the date for the public hearing on the proposal.

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SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APRIL 15, 2010 9. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

9.1 Gifts to the District

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: The following gifts have been received: Lynn Baxendale has donated a large number of baby supplies and nursery equip-ment to the infant care program at Mesquite High School. The items are valued at a total of $883.73. Zenaida Williams has donated a violin to the music program at Murray Middle School. The instrument is valued at $150. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Donations provide support to the district and have a positive financial impact. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: Accept the gifts as described and send appropriate letters of appreciation.

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9.2 Report to the Board: Presentation of the Annual Report of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee for Measure “A”

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In June 2006, the Sierra Sands community voiced their support of the district by passing Measure “A”, a general obligation bond under the auspices of Proposition 39. The bond proceeds were designated for the modernization of district school campuses. In accordance with Education Code Section 15278(a), a Citizens’ Oversight Commit-tee was constituted by the Sierra Sands Unified School District Board of Education at the January 19, 2006 board meeting and members were appointed at the September 7, 2006 meeting of the board. The committee is charged with reviewing expenditure re-ports of bond funds and reporting annually that the district is in compliance with Arti-cle XIII A, Section 1(b)(3) of the California Constitution, which requires that an inde-pendent performance audit of bond activities be performed annually. Duties of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee in this regard include a review of the performance au-dit and a report to the board regarding the same. CURRENT CONSIDERATION: The accounting firm of Brown Armstrong was awarded the contract to perform the annual performance audit for the fiscal year end-ing June 30, 2009. The auditing firm submitted the audit to a sub-committee of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee to review and prepare the annual report of the Citi-zens’ Oversight Committee to be presented to the board and the community. The sub-committee was composed of Hope Fielder, Suzanne Clark, and Bill Porter. The draft report was submitted to the full committee at their regular meeting of March 19, 2010. After review and discussion, the full committee approved the annual report by a vote of 7-0 with one member absent. The report states that the Citizens’ Oversight Com-mittee has found that from the period of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, the Sierra Sands Unified School District is currently in compliance with the requirement in Arti-cle XIII A, Section 1(b)(3) of the California Constitution. In particular bond revenue has been expended only for the purposes so described in Measure “A”. As prohibited by Article XIIIA Section 1(b)(3)(a) of the California Constitution, funds were not used for any teacher or administrative salaries or other operating expenses.

The committee made two recommendations to the district in their 2008 report. Those recommendations were: 1. Post every Measure A Performance Audit on the Measure A website for historical

purposes. 2. Post every COC Annual Report on the Measure A website for historical purposes.

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The committee reported both recommendations were satisfactorily completed and made no further recommendations for 2009. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no financial implications. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: The presentation of this report to the board is a legal requirement and in accordance with the bylaws of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee for Measure “A”. No action by the board is required.

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SIERRA SA¡IDS UNIF'IED SCHOOL DISTRICTMEASURT A CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

2009 Annual Report

We, the members of the Sierra Sands Uniñed School District Measu¡e A Citizens'Oversight Committee (the Committee, or COC), submit this report to the residents, votersaad taxpayers in the Siena Sands Unified School District (the District). This report isissued in conformance, as instructed by our by-iaws, with the Strict Accountability inLocal School Construction Bond Act of 2000 (Strict Accourtability Act), requirirg thatthe School District Board of Education (School Board) form an independent citizens'oversight committee, and that this committee report to the public on the properexpenditure of bond fi¡nds at least once arurually. This submission represents the thirdyear of the activities of the COC.

The Committee wishes to thank the District staff who has so diligently worked with us toset up our processes to ensure that vigorous and independent oversight will endurethroughout the lifetime of the ballot measure. We also wish to thank the school board forproviding the resources to enable us to do this important work. We appreciate thisopporhrnþ to serve the children, residents, voters and taxpayers in the Sierra Sa¡dsUnified School District.

The Committee looks forward to continuing its efforts to keep the community informeda¡d to ensure that bond funds are spent wisely. Thank you for your continued support.

Respectfully submitted,

Measure A Citizens' Oversight CommitteeSierra Sands Unified School District

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Statement of Compliance

The Sierra Sands Unified School District Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee

submits this Annual Report to the Board of Education on April 15, 2010.

The Commiuee advises that, based on the Performance Audit provided for the period

covering July 1, 2008 tfuough June 30,2009, the District is currently in compliance with

the requirements in Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3) of the Califomia Constitution. ln

particular, bond revenue has been expended only for the purposes so described in

Measure A. As prohibited by Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3)(a) of the Califomia

Constitution, funds were not used for any teacher or administrative salaries or other

operating expenses.

Respectfu l1y submitted,

Measure A Citizens' Oversight CommitteeSier:ra Sands Unifred School District

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I. Executive Summary

This is the third COC armual repof which reviews the 2008-2009 activities and findingsof the Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee and is organized into the followingtopics:

r Executive Summaryr Measure A Ballot Proposition. Original Intent of Measure A Bond. Responsibilitiesr Membershipo Meeting Dateso Activities. Statement of Complianceo Findingso The Committee's Recommendations

The Sierra Sands Unified School Dist¡ict was successful at the eiection conducted onJune 6,2006, in obtaining authorization for the District's voters to issue $50,500,000 inbonds within legal interest rates. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds are intended forimprovement, upgrade, and renovation ofthe District's existing facilities, construction ofnew facilities, and paying costs incident thereto. The election was conducted underProposition 39, being chaptered as the Strict Accountabilþ in Local School ConstructionBond Act of2000, at Section 15264 et seq. of the Education Code of the State (Prop 39).Measure A Bond was passed with a6I.16% vote exceeding ttLe 55%o vote required underProp 39.

On Ja¡ua¡y 19,2006, the School Board established the Measure A Citizens' OversightCommittee in accordance with Proposition 39. On Septemb er 7, 2006, appointments tothe committee were made and approved by the board. The Committee's responsibility isstraightforward. The Committee is charged by state law to review the use of Measure Aproceeds and to inform the public about the proper use of their tax dollars. TheCommittee byJaws require regular meetings to be held at least quafterly. Since itsinception the committee has met nineteen (19) times, more than satisfring therequirement to meet quarterly.

The lndependent Auditor's Report performed by BROWN ARMSTRONG PAULDENMCCOWN STARBUCK THORNBURGH &, KEETER ACCOUNTACYCORPORATION covering the period Juty 1, 2008 through June 30,2009, states thefollowing:

"We have examined the Sierra Sands Unified School District's compliance with theperformance requirements for the Proposition 39 General Obligation Bonds for the periodended June 30,2009, under the applicable provisions of Section 1(bX3XC) of the ArticleXIIIA of the Califomia Constitution and Proposition 39 as they apply to the bonds andthe net proceeds thereof. Management is responsible for Sierra Sands Unified SchoolDistrict's compliance with those requirements. Our responsibility is to express anopinion on the Sie¡ra Sands Unified School District's compliance with such requirementsthereol based on our examination.

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Our examination was conducted in accorda¡ce with attestation standards established bythe American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ard accordingly, includedexamining on a test basis, evidence about the Dishict's compliance with thoserequirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in thecircumstances. We believe that our examination provides a reasonable basis for ouropinion. Our examination does not provide a legal determination on Siena Sands UnifiedSchool District's compliance with specified requirements.

In our opinion, the Sierra Sands Unified School District compiied, in all materialrespects, with the aforementioned requirements for the fiscal year ended June 30,2009."

At a regular COC meeting on November 13 , 2009 , a subcommittee was formed to reviewthe 200812009 Performance Audit ending June 30, 2009, as conducted by BROWNARMSTRONG PAULDEN MCCOWN STARBUCK THORNBURGH &KEETER ACCOUNTACY CORPORATION. The members of thesubcommittee are Mr. Bill Porter, Mrs. Suzanne Clark, and Mrs. Hope Fielder. TheMeasure A Citizens' Oversight Committee is in agreement with the Performance Auditconclusion that the Siena Sands Unified School District is in compliance, in all materialrespects, with performance requirements for the Proposition 39 General ObligationBonds for the period ended June 30, 2008, under the applicable provisions of Section1(bX3XC) of the Article XIIIA of the Califomia Constitution.

II. Measure A Ballot Proposition

The Measure A Citizens' Oversight Committee was established under tlle requirementsof the School Construction Bond program known as Measure A. The ballot languagestated that the passage of Measure A would authorize the issualce of $50,500,000 ofbonds at interest rates within the legal limit, to construct new classrooms, renovate andimprove school sites and facilities; and to qualifr the District for state matching funds.The language further stated that a citizens' oversight committee would be established toguaü¡tee funds were spent only for the speciñed purposes and not for administrativesala¡ies.

F'ULL TEXT BALLOT PROPOSITION OF' THE SIERRA SANDS T]NIFIEDSCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE ELECTION JUNE 06,2006.The following is the full proposition presented to the voters by the SIERRA SANDSUNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

"To improve the qualþ of education, shall Sierra Sands Unified School District beauthorized to construct new classrooms, upgrade, renovate, and modernizeclassrooms and facilities including upgrading plumbing systems, renovatingrestrooms, making health and safety improvenents, repairing and replacing roofs,improving student access to computers and technologr, and qualifting the Districtfor over $13,000,000 in State grants by issuing $50,500,000 in bonds within legalinterest rates, with a citizenst oversight comnittee, annual audits and NO noney foradministrator salaries.t'

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ARGUMENT IN F',A.VOR OF'MEASURE A

Your YES vote on Measure "A" will have a lasting, posítive impact on our local schoolsand on our communíty. Measure "A" will provide updated classrooms and schoolfacilities and allow us to continue profiding our chìldren wìth e quality education.

The average age of our schools is over 45 years and Inyokern Elementary, the oldest,was buih in 1934. While some facilifies have been modernized, many others still needmajor upgrades and renovations. It is now time to improye our schools.

MEASURE "A" Ií'ILL IMPROVE OUR SCHOOLS BY:

t Upgrading deteriorating plumbíng systems and outdated restrooms

. Constructing addítional classrooms and cafeterias/multipurpose rooms

o Repairing and replacing roofs

t Mqking health and safety improvements like upgrading fire alarm andcommunication systems

o Improving access to computers and fechnologt by renovating inadequateelectrical systems

Good schools are an inyestment in our children and community. It's important thatSierra Sands Unified School District maintain this investment and provide schoolfacilities and technology comparable to other districts.

MEASURE "A" MAKES FINANCIAL SENSE BY:

t Qualifying the District for over 813,000,000 in Stote grants

o Making improvements now instead of later when fhey will cost more

c Improving property values in our community and homes

As taxpayers, we qgree on the importance of education and the value of qualíty schools.

BY LAV TAXPAYER SAFEGUARDS ARE IN PLACE. MEASURE 'A" II/ILL:o Include Jìnancial audits and an independent oversight committee

. Only be used to improve our children's schools - not to pcty sqlqries

COST. $54 per year for the average homeowner

Argument In Favor Of

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Voting YES wíll have lasting, positive benefiTs. Measure "A" will maintain our schools as

focal points of our communities qnd allow for the continued quality education of ourchildren. Let's keep our communitíes a great pldce to raise our children andgrandchildren.

MEASUREAwiII:

. Upgrade deteriorating plumbing and water drainage systems, and outdatedresÍooms;

o Repair a¡d replace roofs;

. Build new classrooms to accommodate student growth;

. Modemize computer technology throughout the District, including improvingcomputer labs, renovating electrical systems, and providing additional computers;

. Modemize outdated classrooms, including improving handicapped accessibility(ADA), lighting, ceilings, flooring and painting;

o Provide adequate multi-purpose rooms through new construction and/orrenovation;

o Make health and safety improvements such as upgrading fire alarm a¡dcommunication systems;

. Construct a more efficient maintenance, operation, and transportation facility todecrease operational expenses and replace the current inadequate facility;

¡ Replace outdated playground equipment to improve student safety;

o Renovate or expand bus loops as necessary to increase student safety arìd improvetraffrc flow;

o Renovate, expand, construct, and upgrade student suppoft facilities including j ointuse projects. as needed:

¡ Necessa¡y site preparation/restoration in connection with new construction,renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal ofrelocatable classrooms;

o Address unforeseen conditions revealed by construction/modemization (e.g.,plumbing or gas line breaks, dry rot, seismic, structural, etc.); and

o Fumish and equip schools as needed to the extent permitted by law.

III. Original Intent of Measure A Bond

ln 2004, the District realized that a modemization program at all school sites wasrequired. Toward that end, the Board approved a contract with SCArchitects, Inc. toperform a district-wide facilities needs assessment study. The results of the study, whichwere presented at the June 14,2005 Board meeting, focused on inûastructure, Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, safety and security, technology, and theclassroom environment. At that time, estimated cost for such an effort at District schoolsites was about $i05,000,000. At the December 8, 2005 Board meeting, the districtauthorized the architectural firm of Westberg + White to provide a Facilities Master Plan

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dealing specifically with the District's school sites. The District Board accepted the planon May 4, 2006. AT the March 2,2006 Board meeting, the District was authorized tobegin work on a facilities bond under the Proposition 39 authority. The communitysupported the District's bond campaign, and on June 6,2006 The bond in the form ofMeasure A was passed by 6I.16%, which exceeded the 55zo required by Proposition 39regulation. Since that time, in accordance with Education Code, a Measure A Citizens'Oversight Committee has been appointed a¡d has met multipie times, tlle arurualperformance audit has been presented to the Committee, and a number of actions relatedto the Measure A effort have been initiated.

IV, Responsibilities

The mission of the COC is to oversee the expenditures of taxpayer money for theconstruction, repair, and modernization of schools by the District and to commrmicate itsfindings and recommendations to the School Board and the public so that Measure Abond frmds are invested as the voters intended and projects are compieted prudently andefficiently. The COC oversees both intemal a¡d extemal controls and provides feedbackto the School Board and public by highlighting successes, shortcomings, and identifiingareas for improvement. In order to maintain controls to ensure that they are constantlyimproved and updated, the COC monitors the District's actions with regard to theirrecommendations.

According to iß bylaws, which are guided by the requirements of California'sProposition 39, Article XIIIA of Íhe Califomiø Støte ConstituÍion, and the ballotlanguage of the bond, the COC must oversee the Bond progrøm's compliance with theøccountabili$ requirements of ArÍicle XIIIA of the California State Constitution.These accountability requirements include annuøl perþrmønce and Jinanciøl audi*on ase of bond proceeds. The School Board estøblßhed the independent CiÍizens'Oversight Commirtue (COC) Iønuary 19,2006, øccording to the guidelines establßhedby Proposition 39, Article XIIIA of the Cølifurnia Støte Constitution, øwl the ballofløngaøge of lhe Measure A bond

V. Membership

The Committee is composed of district residents with a broad base experience inbusiness, govemment, and finance, as well as parents of school children and members ofparent-teacher organizations, a senior citizen organ:^zafion, and a taxpayer association.

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Name Representative Grouo TermSuza¡ne ClarkMember

Parent or guardian ofa child enrolledin the district

First TermExpires inOctober 2010

Kelly CurtisMember

Active in a business organizationrepresenting the business communitylocated within the district

First TermExpires inOctober 2010

Arlene DeckerMember

Both a parent or guardian of a childenrolled in the district and activein a parent-teacher orsanization

Firsl TernExpires inOctober 201 1

Eddie EdwardsChair

Community Member at Large Second TermExpires inOctober 2010

Hope FielderVice Chair

Active in a bona fide taxpayersorganization

Second TermExpires inOctober 201 1

Felice MclaneCle¡k

Active in a senior citizens'organization

Second TermExpires inOctober 2010

David Mechtenberg,Member

Community Member-at-Large Second TermExpires inOctobe¡ 201 1

Bill Porter,Member

Community Member-at-Large Second TermExpires inOctober 2011

VI. Meeting Dates

The Committee met on August 22, 2008, October 3, 2008, December 12, 2008,January 23,2009, February 20,2009, Apnl 17, 2009, al.td May 15, 2009. The ArurualReport sub-committee met March 18, 2010.

VII. Committee Activities

We have specified procedures for the Committee to obtain data conceming projectprogress, budget information, and work quaiity. The data gathering systems are now inplace to provide the comrnittee with the essential reports needed to make it possible toconduct oversight.

To achieve its purpose, the COC actively reviewed:o Expenditures ofthe school construction program funds. The status of the school construction projects

Specific activities of the COC hcluded:o Interviewing representatives ofthe administration and Measure A consultantsr P¡oviding feedback and recommendations to District Staff. Requests for independent legal counsel as needed

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. Visiting sites undergoing Measure A modernizationr Advertised, interviewed, and made recommendations for replacement membe¡s to

the COC due to resignations or expiring terms.

VIII. Statement of Compliance

By a vote of 7 to 0, with one member absent, the Committee finds the District iscurrently, (as of this reporting period, July 1, 2008 through June 30,2009), in substantialcompliance with the standards of Article XIIIA of the Califomia State ConstitutionSection 1(b)(3), as described be1ow.

IX. Findings ând Conclusions on Accountability Requirenents

Based on information provided, the Committee finds a¡d conciudes that from July 1,2008 to June 30, 2009, tl¡Le School District is currently in compliance with theaccountability requirements of Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3) and the original bondlanguage as follows.

1. The District has conducted the state required annual, hdependent performanceaudit to ensure that funds have been expended only on the specific projects listed.

2. Funds designated Measure A Bond Funds have been properly accounted for andwere used for authorized bond projects. The bond sale proceeds have not beenused for salaries of school administrators or other operating expenditures.

3. The audit report reported no compliance findings in the audit. However, SierraSands contirues to monitor office practices as recommended by the audit report.

X. Exceptions

There are no exceptions with the accountability requirements ofArticle XIIIA, Section1(bX3) during this reporting period, July 1, 2008 to June 30,2009.

XI. The Committee's Recommendations

The status of the Committee's recommendations to the District from the 2008 AnnualReport are noted below:

1 . Post every Measure A Performance Audit on the Measu¡e A website forhistorical purposes. This was satisfactorily completed.

2. Post every COC Annual Report on the Measure A website for historicalpurposes. This was satisfactorily completed.

The Committee has no further ¡ecommendations this vear.

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XII. Status Report on Construction Program

Following is a summary of how bonds have been spent:

Bond Happeninqs

Issuance of School Bonds:Adoption of Resolution #18 0506 Ordering a¡ Election to Authorize the Issuance ofSchool Bonds, Establishing Specifications of the Election Order, and RequestingConsolidation with Any Other Election Occurring on June 6, 2006, was passed on March2,2006. This set into motion the modemization program. On June 6,2006, the voters ofthe lndian Wells Valley passed Measure A ensuring the trust of the education of thevalley's children to the District. This is the first bond to ever be passed in the IWV andthe District is extremely thankful for the vote of confidence from its citizens.

Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC):The formation of the Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC) is required by the EducationCode Section 15278(a) for the purpose of expending general obligation bond proceeds.The Board approved to establish the COC on January 19,2006. On September 7,2006,the Board made their appointments to the COC.

Committee for School Facilities Improvement:The School Facilities Improvement Committee was established by the Board on Janua.ry19,2006, and made appointments on September 21,2006. Though the formation of thecommittee is not required by code or citation, the District believes that such a committee,which consists of professions in the conshuction environment (architects, generalcontracto¡s, institutional contractors, civil, elect¡ical, arìd structwal engineers) will be avaluable resource to the District as it pursues its modemization agenda.

Westberg + White Architects and Planners (W+W):Since December 2005, the architectural hrm of Westberg + White, Architects andPlanners, has been working with the District in support of its modemization initiatives.

On May 4,2006, the Facilities Master Plan was adopted. The Master Plan discussedprojections of future enrollment, improvements which were necessary to bring existingfacilities up to modem educational standard, and identification of potential fundingsources. Since its adoption, the firm has visited all District sites a minimum of threetimes, met with District staff, met with all site principals and managers, met withrepresentative staff at each site, and met with parents and members of the community.This continues to be an ongoing effort as the District progresses through themodemization process.

Additionally, members of the Westberg + White team and the District's project managerfor construction meet and confer to discuss, evaluate, and make preliminaryrecommendations regarding the architectural and technica.l standards and requirements ofthe project. These meetings are regular and ongoing and have been held at the schoolsites as well as at the architects' ofhces.

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Significant Completed Efforts in Support of and in Preparation for Construction:Performance of the following tasks was required in preparation for construction. Theinformation will be utilized by the Division of the State Architect, the Offrce of publicSchool Construction, Westberg + White (architectural firm), other contractors, andDistrict personnel during modemization and beyond.

. Over 150 individual plans from the District for use in developing the newmodemization plans have been sca¡ned and converted into an AutoCad database.

. Land sì.rveys, property boundary confirmation, aerial photographs, andtopographical surveys of all Siena Sands school sites have been completed.

. Video inspection of sewer pipe at Richmond Elementary School, ViewegAdministrative Center, and Mesquite High School has been performed. AllDistrict school sites will undergo video sewer pipe inspection.

r Soil sample and compaction tests have been completed at all school sites.

Measure A Activities - 2009

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Retrofit: Unril July 2008, the SienaSands Unified School District had no indication that there were structural issues with theSiemens heating-ventilating-airconditioning (HVAC) installations, which were conducteddistrictwide. In July 2008, the district was confronted by the Division of the StateArchitect (DSA), which directly asserted that no district projects would move forwardunless the structural issues universally characteristic ofthe Siemens FIVAC installationswere evaluated and corrected. Essentially, Siemens completely ignored DSA andconducted their installations at will and without record. In short, DSA could not acceptthe responsibility for installations that it could not document. To create the DSAstructurally approved retrofit and record, the dishict suffered enormous unbudgeted costs.Measure A has been the primary source of funding for these projects. Siemens hasindicated on numerous occasions that their intent is to conduct the reftofit projects in-house, commencing with Las Flores. However, as of this writing there is no realevidence of this occr.uring. Likewise, Siemens has indicated that some degree ofreimbursements for the Faller and Pierce retofits is forthcoming, although no funds havebeen disbursed.

Measure A Funding: In 2005, the district contracted for a comprehensive facilities needsanalysis, primarily focusing on modemization of its c¿ìmpuses. This needs analysistotaled sorne $150 million, but did not include invasive or destructive analysis. As theresult of the invasive and destructive aaalysis done at Faller and Pierce duringmodemization, particularly as regards infrastructure components (water, gas, sewer andelectrical systems) which required total replacement, this total needs cost is estimated tobe in excess of $200 million.

On June 6,2006, Measure A passed authorizing $50.5 miilion in general obligation bondsales. This authorization is significantly lower than the assessed need, yet reflected thelevel of voter tolerance. Voter tolerance was determined by a political telephone survey.Attempting authorization higher than $50.5 million could have resulted in a failedattempt to pass Measu¡e A.

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Two primary factors determine when bonds can be sold and the denomination ofthe bondsale. The district promised the commrinity that it would maintain the cost to the taxpayerat $60/$100,000 of assessed valuation. The district was able to sell $24.9 miliion inAugust 2006 at the $60/$100,000 threshold. Assessed valuation within the communitygrew suffrciently to provide for a¡ additional bond sale in December 2008 of $5.4million, consistent with the $60/$100,000 of assessed valuation. As of this writing, thedistrict could sell an additional $2 million, consistent with $60/$i00,000 of assessedvaluation. As predicted prior to the passage of Measure A, the balance of Measure Afunds ca¡not be totally obtained until 2018, based on the $60/$100,000 tax threshoid.

The total bonding capacity for the district is approximately $ 100 million, which isroughly one-half of the assessed facilities needs.

Essentially al1 ofthe Measure A flmds has been expended on:

. Design and engineering services

. Malagement and lega1 serviceso Playground and shade improvementso ADA accessibility to these structures. Comprehensive modemization of Falle¡ Schoolo Comprehensive modemization of Pierce School. Burroughs High School infrastructure project. Inyokem School infrastructure projecto Las Flores pre-construction serviceso New portable classroom acquisition and installation

Status of State Matching Funds: State matching funds is considered an essentialcomponent of the district's revenue stream for construction. The district has establishedeligibility for state matching funds as follows:

. Faller

. Pierceo Inyokem

92,372,400s3,224,400$1,800,000

In March 2010, 5346 million in state bond sales was assigned to education projects,which funded projects with eligibility dates through April 2009. None rhe disrrict,sapplications we¡e funded. As of this writing, it is unclear when the district will receiveits qualified state match. There is specuiation that this could take an additionai year. Inshort, due to the state's fiscal crisis, fi¡nds that should be moving forward the district,sshovel ready projects are sta.lled.

Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB): This is a federal program and part of theeconomic stimulus package. Sierra Sands was the fi¡st district drawn by lot to be eligiblefor this program. With this program, the district could sell up to $25 miliion in eSCB,principal only bonds. The du¡ation of the loan is fifteen years, at which time the districtwould make one payment to repay the ìnvestors. The investors receive tax credits overthis period in lieu of interest.

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The board of education set the limit for this program at $12 to $15 million, depending onmarket conditions. This progÌam was legally challenged and suspended for the timebeing, pending enabiing legislation. Sources for repayment of these bonds are futurestate matching funds and future Measure A sales.

2009 Measure A Projects: Although design and engineering and management and legalservices are ongoing, four major projects were completed in 2009:

. Faller Elementary School * This project consisted of a comprehensiveinfrastructure replacement, the conversion of the cafeteria,/classroom buildinginto a modem multipurpose room, and the enclosure of the previously openclassrooms in the media building. The fire/life safety system.ñias replaced. FullADA accessibilþ was achieved. Discovered during the modemization projectwas the fact the seismic drag struts were not completed during the originalconstruction of the media building. The FIVAC retrofit was completed asrequired by DSA. The roof on the media building was also totally replaced, aswere the window units in the two main buildings. The total project cost,including temporary classrooms a¡d administrative space and acquisition andinstallation of the new classrooms, was slightly in excess of $7.5 miliion. Thecost to complete the HVAC retrofit was $348,168. Measure A was the primarysource for funding this project.

Pierce Eiementary School - This project consisted of a comprehensiveinfrastructure replacement a¡d the conversion of classroom space in the cafeteriabuilding into additional office space. A new classroom and new computer labwere also acquired and installed. The frellife safety system was replaced. FullADA accessibility was achieved. The HVAC retroflt was completed as requiredby DSA. Roofs were repaired as needed. The total project cost, including theacquisition and installation of the new classroom and computer 1ab, was slightlyin excess of $7 million. The cost to complete the TIVAC retrofit was $815,916.Measure A was the primary sorrce for funding this project.

Bunoughs High School Infrastructure Project - Four thousand linea¡ feet oftrenching was conducted and 90,000 feet of electrical conduit, water line, sewageline, and gas line was installed. This project was moved forward in the overallprogram schedule due to the need to prepare the existing infrastructure for thenew Career and Technicai education building (not Measure A funded), whichwill commence this summer. This project came in on time and slightiy unde¡ the$4 million budget.

Inyokem Parking Lot and Infrastructure - A new parking lot was installed (2009)and comprehensive infrastructure was completed (March 20i0). The budget forthis phase of modemization was set at $2 million. Contingent upon receþ ofQSCB firnds, the overall modemization wìll launch in spring 2010.

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9.3 Authorization for Board Member Travel

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the regular meeting of the board on May 7, 2009, the board set its travel budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year and established a proto-col that requires the board to authorize all board member travel based upon the value of the travel and the status of the board’s travel budget when evaluating each request. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: Amy Covert, as a board’s designated representative for NAFIS activities, is requesting authorization to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 25-28, 2010 to attend the summer conference of the NAFIS Section 8002 Fed-eral Property group. Cost of travel is estimated as follows: Airfare $ 780.00 Conference registration $ 150.00 Hotel (3 nights @ $201.60 inc. tax) $ 604.80 Meals (4 days @ $50 per day) $ 200.00 Miscellaneous $ 50.00 Estimated total cost of travel $1,784.80

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: To date, the board has authorized approximately $10,860 in travel expenditures, leaving a balance of about $7,940 available in its 2009-10 travel budget. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with the board’s adopted protocol, it is recommended that the board review the proposed travel and de-termine if it wishes to authorize this travel activity.

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9.4 Approval of Revisions to the 2010-11 Academic Calendar with Regard to Minimum Days at Burroughs High School(Goal #3)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The district calendar committee meets annually to develop recommendations to staff and submit an academic calendar for board ap-proval. Committee members represent DATA, CSEA, DAGA, management, and par-ents, as well as elementary, middle, and high school grade spans. Academic calendars provide staff, students, parents, and community members with the number of instruc-tional days, holidays, minimum days, and inservice days. The board adopted the dis-trict’s academic calendar for 2010-11, including minimum days, at its regular meeting of May 21, 2009. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: Burroughs High School was still in the process of addressing recommendations made by the WASC accreditation team when the aca-demic calendar and minimum days for 2010-11 were adopted. The WASC recommen-dations include further development of a systematic approach to meet student behav-ioral and academic needs, a focus on subgroup achievement, the involvement of com-munity and parents, and systems to assist students who are experiencing academic dif-ficulties. The Burroughs staff has developed a schedule to address WASC recommen-dations through the use of four minimum days, to be added to the academic calendar for Burroughs High School as listed below:

• September 15, 2010 • November 3, 2010 • February 9, 2011 • March 9, 2011

Burroughs High School will still meet the annual instructional minutes requirement with the addition of these four minimum days. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the board approve the addition of four minimum days to the Burroughs High School academic calendar for 2010-11 in order to provide time for staff to address recommendations made by the WASC accreditation team.

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SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Academic Calendar for 2010-11

1 2 July 5--Independence Day 5 6 7 8 9 JULY 2010 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30

2 3 4 5 6 August 20--Optional Teacher Work Day AUGUST 2010 9 10 11 12 13 August 23--1st Teacher Work Day 16 17 18 19 20 August 24--First Day of Instruction 23 24 25 26 27 30 31

1 2 3 SEPTEMBER 2010 6 7 8 9 10 September 6--Labor Day 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30

1 OCTOBER 2010 4 5 6 7 8 October 11-- Columbus Day 11 12 13 14 15 October 22 --End of 1st Quarter 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29

1 2 3 4 5 NOVEMBER 2010 8 9 10 11 12 November 12-- End of 1st Trimester 15 16 17 18 19 November 11--Veteran's Day 22 23 24 25 26 November 22-24--Non School Days 29 30 November 25, 26--Thanksgiving

1 2 3 DECEMBER 2010 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 Dec 20-31--Winter Break 20 21 22 23 24 Dec 23, 24--Classified Holidays 27 28 29 30 31 December 31--New Year's Day Observance

3 4 5 6 7 JANUARY 2011 10 11 12 13 14 January 14--End of 1st Semester 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 January 17--Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday 31 1 2 3 4 FEBRUARY 2011 7 8 9 10 11 February 18--Lincoln's Birthday 14 15 16 17 18 February 21--Washington’s Birthday 21 22 23 24 25 28 1 2 3 4 March 4--End of 2nd Trimester MARCH 2011 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 March 18--End of 3rd Quarter 28 29 30 31 March 21- March 25--Spring Break 1 APRIL 2011 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 April 22--In Lieu of Admission Day 25 26 27 28 29 2 3 4 5 6 MAY 2011 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30 31 May 30--Memorial Day 1 2 3 June 9--Last Day of Instruction JUNE 2011 6 7 8 9 10 June 10--Optional Teacher Work Day 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30

First/Last Day of Instruction PURPLE

Quarter End ORANGE

Trimester End BLUE

Local Holiday GREEN

Legal Holiday RED

Winter/Spring Recess

MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL November 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 October 27, 28, 29 September 15 December 17 December 17 November 3 March 9, 10, 11 January 13, 14 December 17 June 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 June 8, 9 January 12, 13, 14 February 9 March 9 June 7, 8, 9

REVISED AND ADOPTED

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9.5 Report to the Board: Nature and Resolution of Complaints with Regard to Deficiencies Related to Instructional Materials, Emergency or Urgent Facilities Conditions that Pose a Threat to the Health and Safety of Pupils or Staff, Teacher Vacancy or Misassign-ment, and Provision of Intensive Instruction and Services to Students Who Did Not Pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) by the End of Grade 12, as Required by the Williams Act (Goal #1, #2, #3, #4)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: California Education Code 35186 specifies that a school district shall report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all com-plaints on a quarterly basis to the county superintendent of schools and the governing board of the school district. The summaries shall be publicly reported on a quarterly basis at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board of the school district. The report shall include the number of complaints by general subject area with the number of resolved and unresolved complaints. The complaints and written responses shall be available as public records. This procedure is intended to address all of the following: (1) A complaint related to instructional materials as follows:

(A) A pupil, including an English learner, does not have standards-aligned text-books or instructional materials or state adopted or district adopted textbooks or other required instructional material to use in class.

(B) A pupil does not have access to instructional materials to use at home or after school in order to complete required homework assignments.

(C) Textbooks or instructional materials are in poor or unusable condition, have missing pages, or are unreadable due to damage.

(2) A complaint related to teacher vacancy or misassignment as follows:

(A) A semester begins and a certificated teacher is not assigned to teach the class. (B) A teacher who lacks credentials or training to teach English learners is as-

signed to teach a class with more than 20 percent English learner pupils in the class. This subparagraph does not relieve a school district from comply-ing with state or federal law regarding teachers of English learners.

(C) A teacher is assigned to teach a class for which the teacher lacks subject mat-ter competency.

(3) A complaint related to the condition of facilities that pose an emergency or urgent

threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff as defined in paragraph (1) of subdi-vision (c) of Section 17592.72 and any other emergency conditions the school dis-trict determines appropriate.

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Item 9.5, General Administration 2 APRIL 15, 2010 Williams Complaint Report

(4) A complaint related to provision of intensive instruction and services to students

who did not pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) by the end of grade 12.

CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: There have been no complaints filed with the school district between January 1 and March 31, 2010 in any of the designated areas. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATON: None. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: This report is for informational pur-poses only. A copy of this report will be forwarded to the Kern County Superintendent of Schools as required by state law.

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Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints [Education Code § 35186]

District: Sierra Sands Unified School District Person completing this form: Ernie Bell Title: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Quarterly Report Submission Date: XX April 1, 2010 (for period Jan 1-Mar 31) (check one) □ July 1, 2010 (for period Apr 1-Jun 30) □ Oct 1, 2010 (for period Jul 1 – Sep 30) □ Jan 1, 2011 (for period Oct 1 – Dec 31) Date for information to be reported publicly at governing board meeting: April 15, 2009 Please check the box that applies: X No complaints were filed with any school in the district during the quarter indicated above □ Complaints were filed with schools in the district during the quarter indicated above. The following chart summarizes the nature and resolution of these complaints.

General Subject Area

Total # of Complaints

# Resolved

# Unresolved

Textbooks and Instructional

Materials

0

0

0

Teacher Vacancy or

Mis-assignment

0

0

0

Facilities Conditions

0

0

0

TOTALS

0

0

0

Joanna Rummer

Print Name of District Superintendent

__________________________________________________________________ Signature of District Superintendent

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SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APRIL 15, 2010 10. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

10.1 Report to the Board: Measure “A” and Other Construction Activities and Issues (Goal #3)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The purpose of this item is to keep the board, administration, and especially the community informed as to the progress of the dis-trict’s Measure “A” and other construction efforts. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: Construction activity and planning continue at several sites in addition to the district’s efforts to secure ongoing funding to continue the modernization program. Mr. Auld will update the board and community on these activities. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: This item is presented for informa-tional purposes and no action is required.

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10.2 Approval of the Terms and Conditions of the Site Lease, Lease-Leaseback, and Con-struction Services Agreements and Enabling Resolution #30 0910 Associated with the Inyokern Elementary School Modernization Program Phase II (Goal #3)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: After determining to conduct its modernization and new construction projects by means of the lease-lease back construction delivery method, the district selected Barnhart-Balfour Beatty (formerly Barnhart-Heery, Inc.) as its lease-lease back contractor. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: All of that which follows is contingent upon the successful completion of the Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) process. The district’s most recent modernization master plan defined the Inyokern moderniza-tion project as a minimal project and allocated $1.75 million for the entire project. The Inyokern School parking lot and infrastructure phase (sewer, water, gas, and elec-trical conduit) cost $2 million and is now complete, somewhat under budget. The guaranteed maximum price (GMP) before the board tonight for consideration calls for $4,973,014 to complete the comprehensive modernization, which includes the HVAC retrofit. The scope and cost of this modernization is essentially the same as both Faller and Pierce, which is consistent with the age of the various construction phases of In-yokern School. The modernization of Inyokern School to the comprehensive level will consume $5 million in funds conceptually assigned to other campuses. Likely in the near term, the Las Flores modernization could be in part further delayed. The construction team is considering options that would completely modernize certain components of each campus while furloughing the use of other components (classroom wing) that would not be occupied in the near term. Sufficient classrooms are available to support this approach at both campuses. When needed, these wings would be modernized using developer fee funds as they would relate to enrollment growth. The salient point of this agenda item is the understanding that, if adopted as recom-mended, future campus modernizations could be delayed or diminished in scope to provide for this project. Equally important is the reality that the Inyokern campus needs are no less than all of the other elementary campuses. Also important to note is that the Burroughs High School career technical education building was not yet conceptualized at the time of master plan development. In order to energize this pending new facility, upwards of $8 million in Measure “A” funds are being expended. Absent this circumstance, likely both Inyokern and Las Flores could be comprehensively modernized, contingent upon QSCB funding.

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Item 10.2, Construction Administration 2 APRIL 15, 2010 Construction Management Agreements

The validation process associated with the Phase II modernization program at Inyo-kern Elementary School is now complete. If the board chooses to move forward, as with previous lease-leaseback projects, there are four components to this agenda item: 1. Resolution #30 0910: Action on this component approves plans and specifica-

tions, approves a guaranteed maximum sum, and ratifies prior board authorization to execute and deliver a site lease and sublease relating to the Inyokern Elementary School Phase II Modernization.

2. Inyokern Elementary School Modernization Phase II Site Lease: Action on this component of the contract turns Inyokern Elementary School over to Barnhart-Balfour Beatty.

3. Inyokern Elementary School Modernization Phase II Sublease Agreement: Action on this component of the contract provides for the district to lease back Inyokern Elementary School from Barnhart-Balfour Beatty. and make lease payments to Barnhart-Balfour Beatty.

4. Inyokern Elementary School Modernization Phase II Construction Services Agree-ment: Action on this component of the contract sets the guaranteed maximum price to be paid to Barnhart-Balfour Beatty, sets the amounts provided as contin-gency funds, and further details comprehensively the various and necessary terms of the contract between the district and Barnhart-Balfour Beatty. The completion date will not be known until QSCB funds have been received and the commence-ment date for the project has been determined.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: This project has been bid and numbers have been evaluated by staff from Barnhart. The guaranteed maximum price for the Inyokern Elementary School Phase II modernization project is $4,172,334 and the district con-tingency of $800,000, including the HVAC contingency, results in a total price of $4,973,014. The cost summary is attached. Mr. Auld and representatives of Barnhart will present this information in detail at the meeting and be available to respond to any questions.

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board approve the site lease, lease-leaseback, and construction services agreements with Barnhart-Balfour Beatty associated with the Phase II modernization project at Inyo-kern Elementary School, contingent upon the conclusion of the QSCB process, includ-ing deposit of sufficient funds in the Kern County Treasury. It is further recom-mended that the board adopt the associated Resolution #30 0910 approving a guaran-teed maximum price and ratifying prior board authorization to execute and deliver a site lease and sublease relating to the Inyokern Elementary School Modernization Phase II project as presented. The board also directs administration to descope the In-yokern modernization project as appropriate in an effort to retain funds for the Las Flores modernization project.

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Resolution No. 30 0910

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, APPROVING A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AND RATIFYING PRIOR BOARD AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A SITE LEASE AND SUBLEASE RELATING TO THE INYOKERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MODERNIZATION PROJECT PHASE II

WHEREAS, the Sierra Sands Unified School District ("District") desires to perform modernization improvements on its Inyokern Elementary School site, located on approximately 9.35 acres of District property, as more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Site”), as a lease-leaseback project (“Project”) whereby the District will lease the Site which the District owns to Barnhart-Balfour Beatty ("Barnhart"), who will construct the Project thereon and lease the Project and underlying Site back to the District; WHEREAS, on June 19, 2008, the Board of Education of the Sierra Sands Unified School District unanimously approved Board Resolution No. 25 0708 thereby authorizing: 1) the form of agreements entitled "Site Lease" and "Sublease" (with Construction Services Agreement attached thereto as Exhibit “D”), each presented to the Board and each to be entered into by and between the District and Barnhart which together provide generally for (i) the lease by the District of the Site to Barnhart, (ii) the sublease of the Site and the lease of the Project by Barnhart to the District, and (iii) the payment of certain lease payments by the District under the Sublease in an amount equal to the aggregate construction costs for the Project as set forth in the Construction Services Agreement, subject to any revisions which are acceptable to both District’s Superintendent and District’s legal counsel; 2) the lease-leaseback process pursuant to Education Code section 17406; 3) District counsel to file and litigate an appropriate validation action in the appropriate court with respect to the construction of the entire Project and the matters approved by Resolution No. 25 0708; and 4) a delegation of authority to the District Superintendent, or the designee of the District Superintendent, to execute and deliver the Site and Sublease documents, execute and deliver documents and/or negotiate documents with Barnhart, execute court pleadings or documents necessary to effectuate the prompt litigation of the validation action, and to do any and all things necessary, in consultation with the staff, that they may deem necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 25 0708, all subject to ratification of the Board of Education, if necessary. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 25 0708 provided that the Board would, at a later date, be presented with a guaranteed maximum price amount and final plans and specifications for the Project, prior to commencement of the Project;

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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 17402 of the Education Code, the plans and specifications for the Project (“Plans and Specifications”) must be prepared and adopted prior to entering into Site Lease and the Sublease agreement for the Project; WHEREAS, the District has determined it is in the best interest of the District to separate the Project into two phases (“Project Phase I” and “Project Phase II”); WHEREAS, the Board was presented with a guaranteed maximum price amount and final Plans and Specifications for the Project Phase I at an earlier date; WHEREAS, pursuant to Education Code Sections 17280 et seq., the District has obtained the Division of the State Architect ("DSA") final or preliminarily approved Plans and Specifications for the Project Phase II; WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with the Plans and Specifications for Project Phase II in their final DSA approved form or preliminarily DSA approved form; WHEREAS, District staff has negotiated a guaranteed maximum price for the Project Phase II in the amount of FOUR MILLION, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($4,172,334) plus a District Contingency amount of EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND Dollars ($800,000 including a $300,000 HVAC retrofit contingency) for a total amount of FOUR MILLION, NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE THOUSAND, FOURTEEN DOLLARS ($4,973,014) which figure shall be a “not to exceed” figure related to construction of the Project Phase II pursuant to the terms of the Construction Services Agreement for Project Phase II (“Guaranteed Maximum Price”); WHEREAS, District staff has negotiated further language revisions to the Site Lease and Sublease (and Construction Services Agreement attached thereto), including the separation of the Project into Project Phase I and Project Phase II, with separate guaranteed maximum price amounts, separate Plans and Specifications and a separate Site Lease and Sublease (and Construction Services Agreement attached thereto) for each phase; WHEREAS, the Board has examined and approved each document referred to herein relating to the transaction contemplated hereby and desires to ratify the authorization to and otherwise authorize and direct the execution of such documents and the consummation of such transactions; and WHEREAS, all acts, conditions and things required by the laws of the State of California exist, to have happened and to have been performed precedent to and in connection with the consummation of the transaction authorized hereby do exist, have happened and have been performed in regular and due time, form and manner as required by law, and the District is now duly authorized and empowered, pursuant to each and every requirement of law, to consummate such financing for the purpose, in the manner, and upon the terms herein provided. NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. All of the recitals herein contained are true and correct.

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Section 2. Site Lease and Sublease for Project Phase II. The form of agreement entitled "Site Lease" and the form of agreement entitled "Sublease" (with Construction Services Agreement attached thereto as Exhibit “D”) for Project Phase II, each presented to this meeting and each to be entered into by and between the District and Barnhart which together provide generally for (i) the lease by the District of the Site to Barnhart, (ii) the sublease of the Site and the lease of the Project Phase II by Barnhart to the District, and (iii) the payment of certain lease payments by the District under the Sublease in an amount equal to the aggregate construction costs for the Project Phase II as set forth in the Construction Services Agreement are hereby approved subject to any revisions which are acceptable to both District’s Superintendent ("Superintendent") and District’s legal counsel. The Superintendent or their designee is hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of the District, to execute and deliver to Barnhart such agreements pursuant to the delegation of authority provided for hereby. Section 3. Guaranteed Maximum Price. The Governing Board hereby approves of the Guaranteed Maximum Price amount of FOUR MILLION, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($4,172,334) plus a District Contingency amount of EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND Dollars ($800,000 including a $300,000 HVAC retrofit contingency) for a total amount of FOUR MILLION, NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE THOUSAND, FOURTEEN DOLLARS ($4,973,014) which figure shall be a “not to exceed” figure related to construction of the Project Phase II pursuant to the terms of the Construction Services Agreement. Section 4. Plans and Specifications. The Governing Board hereby approves of the final DSA approved or DSA preliminarily approved Plans and Specifications for the Project Phase II, and hereby approves a delegation of authority and appoints the District Superintendent, or the designee of the District Superintendent, to approve any and all required revisions to the Plans and Specifications. Section 5. Other Acts; Delegation. The District’s Governing Board hereby approves a delegation of authority and appoints the District Superintendent, or the designee of the District Superintendent, who is/are hereby authorized and directed, to execute and deliver the Site and Sublease documents (and Construction Services Agreement attached thereto) documents for Project Phase II as provided by Section 2 above, execute and deliver documents and/or negotiate documents with Barnhart, approve any minor revisions to the Plans and Specifications that my be required pursuant to California law, and to do any and all things necessary, in consultation with the staff, that they may deem necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution, all subject to ratification of the Board of Education, if necessary. Said delegation shall be valid during the construction of the Project Phase II, or until otherwise rescinded by the Governing Board. Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this fifteenth day of April, 2010 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: I, Kurt Rockwell, President of the Sierra Sands Unified School District Governing Board, do hereby certify that the foregoing is full, true, and correct copy of the resolution passed and adopted by said Board at a specially scheduled and conducted meeting held on said date, which resolution if on file in office of said Board. ________________________________ President of the Board of Education Sierra Sands Unified School District I, Tom Pearl, Vice President/Clerk of the Board of Education of the Sierra Sands Unified School District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Board of Education of the Sierra Sands Unified School District at a specially scheduled meeting thereof held on the 15th day of April, 2010, by the forgoing vote.

_______________________________________ Vice President/Clerk of the Board of Education Sierra Sands Unified School District

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EXHIBIT “A”

DESCRIPTION OF SITE

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Barnhart-Balfour Beatty

Project #1001600Sierra Sands Unified School District

FINAL (GMP) Revised 4-6-10

COST SUMMARY

Bid

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All Remarks / Contractor's Name

1 1 Abatement 120,000 - - - 120,000$ Abateco

2 2 Demolition 75,000 - 15,000 9,500 99,500$ Abateco

3 3 Sitework 59,450 - - - 59,450$ Onstott Construction

4 4 Asphalt and Paving 94,340 4,620 - - 98,960$ Onstott Construction

5 5 Concrete and CMU 131,756 - 9,118 16,852 157,726$ Abilities Unlimited

6 6 Metal Fabrication 48,000 - 22,000 - 70,000$ D&D Welding

7 7 Rough Carpentry 80,161 - 37,401 - 117,562$ Barnhart, Inc. - Framing

8 8 Finish Carpentry and Cabinetry 48,800 - - - 48,800$ David M. Bertino, MFG Inc.

9 9 Doors & Hardware 95,545 - - 2,002 97,547$ Jim Martin Const.

10 10 Finishes (insulation, drywall, ceiling tile) & Plaster 90,999 - 125,880 - 216,879$ Frye Construction, Inc.

11 11 Storefronts, Glass & Glazing & Window Film 31,813 - - - 31,813$ Victorville Glass Co., Inc

12 12 Tile (Ceramic Tile) 40,000 - - - 40,000$ Hunters Construction

13 13 Resilient Flooring, Carpet and Rubber Cove Base 28,500 1,500 - - 30,000$ Donald M. Hoover Co.

14 14 Painting 51,000 - - - 51,000$ Pecoraro, Inc.

15 15 Specialties 89,724 72,693 - (65,293) 97,124$ Inland Empire Architectural

16 16 Wheel Chair Lift 19,000 - - - 19,000$ McKinley Elevator Corp.

17 17 Plumbing 125,800 - 7,500 - 133,300$ PVC Plumbing & Mechanical

18 18 Mechanical 20,822 - 186,882 - 207,704$ Campbell Heating & Air Cond.

19 19 Electrical & Low Voltage 1,007,887 981 8,215 35,761 1,052,844$ Cove Electric, Inc.

20 20 Roofing - 981 133,700 - 134,681$ Graham Prewett, Inc.

21 -$

22 ADA Concrete Allowance 50,000$ 50,000$

23 Landscape Repair Allowance 10,000$ 10,000$

24 EMS Allowance 25,000$ 25,000$

25 SWPPP 22,000$ 22,000$

26 Acceleration Allowance 35,000$ 35,000$

27 Security & Low Voltage Allowance 30,000$ 30,000$

28 Floor Prep. & Pop-Rock Allowance 30,000$ 30,000$

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31 SUBTOTAL: Subcontracted / Allowance 2,460,597$ 80,775$ 545,696$ (1,178)$ 3,085,890$

32 Contractor's Contingency 5% 123,030$ 154,295$

33 SUBTOTAL: Construction Cost W/Contractor's Contingency 2,583,627$ 3,240,185$

34 General Condition's 526,794$ 526,794$

35 SUBTOTAL: Subcontracted Cost's 3,110,421$ 3,766,979$

36 General Liability Ins. @ 0.75% 23,328$ 28,252$

37 COC Insurance @ 0.65% 20,218$ 24,485$

38 SUBTOTAL: Subcontracted Cost's 3,153,967$ 3,819,716$

39 Builder's Fee @ 5% 157,698$ 190,986$

40 SUBTOTAL: Construction Cost (fee, GC's, bonds, insurance) 3,311,665$ 4,010,702$

41 Bond @ 1% 33,117$ 40,107$

42 SUBTOTAL: GMP 3,344,782$ 4,050,809$

43 Errors and Omission's Allowance (3%) 100,343$ 121,524$

44 TOTAL GMP: 3,445,125$ 4,172,334$

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46 District Contingency ( 12%) 413,415$ 500,680$

47 Siemen's Contingency 300,000$ 300,000$

48 -$

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50 TOTAL COST (GMP & District Contingency): 4,158,540$ 4,973,014$

Inyokern Elementary Modernization - Phase II

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10.3 Approval of Notice of Completion, Pierce Elementary School Modernization Project (Goal #3)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In accordance with the facilities needs assess-ment and the district’s master plan for facilities, Pierce Elementary School underwent major modernization work by Barnhart-Heery, Inc. from February 2009 through De-cember 2009. This effort included installing new portable classrooms, reconfiguration of the existing parking lots, modernization of existing buildings, and connection of utilities for the state preschool to meet all required DSA building codes. This work has been performed in accordance with the plans and specifications provided by the district architect, Westberg & White, and meets the standards of the Sierra Sands Uni-fied School District. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: The final step prior to project closeout is to file a Notice of Completion in accordance with Government Code 6103, which declares the contract complete. This process requires board approval. Once approved by the board, the document is filed with the County of Kern and the Division of the State Ar-chitect. FINANCIAL IMPLICATION: None SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board approve the Notice of Completion for the modernization work performed by Barnhart-Heery, Inc. at Pierce Elementary School as presented, and authorize any outstanding payments due to Barnhart on this project.

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY; SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTN: PURCHASING 113 WEST FELSPAR AVE. RIDGECREST CA 93555

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT of Kern County, hereinafter called DISTRICT, of 113 West Felspar Ave., Ridgecrest Cali-fornia, as owner of property hereinafter described; that the DISTRICT on or about the 11th day of February, 2009 duly entered in a contract with Barnhart-Heery, Inc. of the City of San Diego, CA for the work of modernization construction at the Pierce Ele-mentary School located at 674 N. Gold Canyon Ridgecrest, CA 93555; that the Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America 105231966 Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland 8945700 Liberty Mutual Insurance Company 016038446 Federal Insurance Company 82166494 Address: Willis Insurance Services of Georgia, Inc. Attn: Patty Mills, Attorney in Fact One Glenlake Parkway, 11th Floor Atlanta, GA 30328 are the surety(s) under the contract bonds furnished with the contract. The work in the contract was com-pleted on the 23rd day of December, 2009, and accepted by the Sierra Sands Unified School District Board of Education on the 15th day of April, 2010. I am Superintendent for the SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. I have read the foregoing Notice of Completion and certify that the same is true to my knowledge. I declare that under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. _____________ _________________________________ Date Signature

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10.4 Approval of Notice of Completion, Removal of Underground Storage Tank at Inyokern Elementary School (Goal #3)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: After the Phase I modernization project at Inyo-kern Elementary School began in June 2009, an abandoned heating oil storage tank was discovered on the campus during the installation of new site utilities. HTS Envi-ronmental, Inc. was engaged to remove the tank and remediate the surrounding area. The work performed in removal/closure of the tank met all required DSA building codes and the requirements of the Kern County Department of Environmental Health (KCDEH), as well as the standards of the Sierra Sands Unified School District. The project was overseen by an inspector with KCDEH to ensure no health or safety issues arose as a result of the removal of the tank and remediation of contaminated soil. The contractor was selected on the basis of lowest price quote and availability to meet the project schedule, with the understanding that beyond the removal of the tank itself, there could be additional costs related to remediation efforts that could not be initially quantified. KCDEH has issued a letter of closure for this project, and all costs have been determined. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: The final step prior to closeout of this project is to file a Notice of Completion in accordance with Government Code 6103, which de-clares the contract complete. This process requires board approval. Once approved by the board, the document is filed with the County of Kern. FINANCIAL IMPLICATION: HTS Environmental, Inc. has tendered final invoices for payment. The project totaled $66,919.37. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board approve the Notice of Completion for the removal/closure of an abandoned heating oil storage tank at Inyokern Elementary School and authorize payment of the HST Envi-ronmental, Inc. invoices as presented.

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY; SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTN: PURCHASING 113 WEST FELSPAR AVE. RIDGECREST, CA 93555

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT of Kern County, hereinafter called DISTRICT, of 113 West Felspar Ave., Ridgecrest Cali-fornia, as owner of property hereinafter described; that on or about the 11th day of November, 2009, the DISTRICT duly entered in a contract with Hazard-ous Waste Transportation Services, Inc. (HTS) of the City of Santa Fe Springs, CA for the work of un-derground storage tank removal and closure at the Inyokern Elementary School located at 6601 Locust Ave. Inyokern, CA 93527. The work in the contract was completed on the 14th day of January, 2010, and accepted by the Sierra Sands Unified School District Board of Education on the 15th day of April, 2010. I am Superintendent for the SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. I have read the foregoing Notice of Completion and certify that the same is true to my knowledge. I declare that under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. _____________ ______________________________________ Date Signature

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SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APRIL 15, 2010 11. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

11.1 Approval of Contract with the Accounting Firm of Burkey, Cox, Bradford, Alden and Evans Accountancy Corporation for Auditing Services for the 2010-11, 2011-12, and 2012-13 Fiscal Years

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In accordance with California Education Code, all school districts as public entities must be audited annually by a qualified independ-ent external auditing firm. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: This year the district requested proposals from ac-counting firms in Kern, Fresno, Inyo, and San Bernardino counties. Three responses were received. District staff evaluated all three and found the firm of Burkey, Cox, Bradford, Alden and Evans to be the one which it believes will provide the desired caliber of service. The cost associated with this firm was in the mid-range of the pro-posals. Particularly noteworthy was their experience with auditing Kern County dis-tricts with construction projects. Additionally, the depth and experience of their staff, as well as their relative proximity, ability to support video teleconferencing, and their general approach to the auditing function, were critical factors. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The terms and conditions of the contract is for a three year period commencing in 2010 through 2012. The anticipated cost for audit services for 2009-2010 is $28,000. In 2010-11 it is anticipated to be $29,000 and $29,500 in 2011-12. This includes billing for additional work outside the scope of the contract at the rate of $130 per hour. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board approve the contract with Burkey, Cox, Bradford, Alden and Evans to perform audit-ing services for the 2009-10, 2010-11, and 2011-12 fiscal years as presented.

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SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APRIL 15, 2010 12. CONSENT CALENDAR

12.1 Approval of “A” and “B” Warrants

CURRENT CONSIDERATION: “A” and “B” warrants released in March 2010 are submitted for approval. “A” warrants totaled $2,297,477.98. “B” warrants totaled $948,513.25. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Warrants were issued as stated. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: Approve “A” and “B” warrants for March 2010 as presented.

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This list represents the "A" and "B" warrants released during the month of March 2010 The "A" and "B" warrant registers are available in the business office for your review.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve "A" and "B" warrants as presented.

"A" WARRANTS

Type of Payroll Amount

End of month certificated $1,594,704.60End of month classified $530,489.6410th of month certificated $96,275.8010th of month classified $76,007.94

Total "A" Warrants $2,297,477.98

"B" WARRANTSRegister Number Amount

Batch 151 $2,282.59Batch 160 $82,721.43Batch 164 $16,139.60Batch 165 $90,335.59Batch 166 Food ServiceBatch 167 $95,753.34Batch 168 $82,317.95Batch 169 Food ServiceBatch 170 $6,815.09Batch 171 $6,446.62Batch 172 $74,238.51 Batch 173 $245,380.80Batch 174 AprilBatch 175 $51,422.01Batch 176 Food ServiceBatch 177 $15,182.56Batch 178 $116,320.02Batch 179 Food ServiceBatch 180 $63,157.14

Total "B" Warrants $948,513.25

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SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APRIL 15, 2010 12. CONSENT CALENDAR

12.2 Approval of Recommendations for Expulsion, Expulsion Cases #20 0910, #23 0910, #24 0910, #25 0910, #27 0910

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Education code requires the board to take final action on recommendations for expulsion. CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: Board approval is requested for the following ex-pulsion case: Expulsion Case #20 0910: As recommended by an administrative hearing panel, stu-dent is expelled for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year and the fall semester of the 2010-11 school year. The student may apply for readmission to Sierra Sands in January 2011. During the period of expulsion, the student is referred to the Ridgecrest Learning Center. Expulsion Case #23 0910: As stated in a stipulated expulsion agreement, student is expelled for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year and the fall semester of the 2010-11 school year. The student may apply for readmission to Burroughs High School in January 2011 under the terms of a contract. During the period of expulsion, the student is referred to the Ridgecrest Learning Center. Expulsion Case #24 0910: As stated in a stipulated expulsion agreement, student is expelled for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year and the fall semester of the 2010-11 school year, suspending the expulsion for the 2010-11 fall semester and al-lowing the student to apply for readmission to Sierra Sands in August 2010 under the terms of a contract. During the period of expulsion, the student is referred to the Ridgecrest Learning Center. Expulsion Case #25 0910: As recommended by an administrative hearing panel, stu-dent is expelled for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year and the fall semester of the 2010-11 school year. The student may apply for readmission to Sierra Sands in January 2011. During the period of expulsion, the student is referred to the Ridgecrest Learning Center. Expulsion Case #27 0910: As stated in a stipulated expulsion agreement, student is expelled for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year and the fall semester of the 2010-11 school year, suspending the expulsion for the 2010-11 fall semester and al-lowing the student to apply for readmission to Sierra Sands in August 2010 under the terms of a contract. During the period of expulsion, the student is referred to the Ridgecrest Learning Center.

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12.2, Consent Calendar 2 APRIL 15, 2010 Expulsion Cases

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: Approve the recommendations for expulsion, Expulsion Cases #20 0910, #23 0910, #24 0910, #25 0910, and #27 0910 as presented.

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