School Board Trustees will review data from the recent Measure P election to try and capture lessons learned.  Present will be Jared Boigon and Mia Hodge from TBWB, the consultants who provided guidance through the process, along with members of the Citizens Committee that spearheaded the passage of the measure.  The discussion will be led by TBWB.  

Mr. Boigon and Ms. Hodge will bring to the meeting a powerpoint presentation that will have included, among other items, the following:  

Staff seeks direction from the Board regarding 2015-16 Budget.  Board Members will consider the multi-year projections and priorities for potential program enhancements.

As follow-up to the May 28 Board Meeting Budget agenda item, staff will present revised budget assumptions and expenditure recommendations.  

Staff reviewed compilation of potential program enhancements and budget priorities known as "Craig's List" at last Board Meeting.  Board direction at that time was to maintain a balance budget while achieving 12% to 13% reserve levels.  The Board also wished to exercise caution about budgetary commitments until the state legislature had finalized the Governor's May Revise.  Staff has subsequently analyzed the 2015-16 budget incorporating on-going and one-time budget events that meet the overarching board objectives.

*** 6/8/15 at 3:20PM - Two documents were posted to the agenda for review.  

The District is required to adopt a budget by June 30, 2015 with a public hearing for both the Budget and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).  This is the second discussion of the 2015-16 budget.

Staff seeks input and direction from Trustees regarding 2015-16 Budget priorities and program enhancements in order to present a final budget for the Board's June 18th Board meeting.

Staff will review progress in meeting 2014 - 2015 strategic goals and present preliminary dashboard representations of district and student data, as well as on review of District professional development activities. 

Staff wishes to present a review of progress toward strategic goals, district dashboards, and professional development activities for Board discussion and guidance regarding plans for 2016 - 2017 school year.

None anticipated at this time.

On May 21, 2015, the County Elections Office formally certified results of the Measure P Parcel Tax Measure.  Attached is a letter from Chief Elections Officer, Mark Church, and his declaration of certification of the May 5 election, which resulted in the passage of Measure P.   

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 27:14/15 for Agreement for Lease Purchase of Central Middle School Related Furniture with Steelcase Financial Services.

Staff has sought out various financing alternatives to meet FMP and site facility objectives.  In purchasing furniture for the new CMS facility, staff was able to obtain $1 million in lease purchase option with Steelcase Financial Services.  Total furniture costs will be about $617,000 financed over a 5 year term at 3.9% interest.  This will allow for cash flow flexibility and optionality for future payment sources as the District further analyzes its financial position after 1st Interim reporting.  Payment for this financing will initially be made from the Measure H Bond Fund.

Board approval needed for Authorizing Resolution to all the COO to engage in lease/purchase financing.

Staff recommends Board approval of Authorizing Resolution for Lease Purchase of CMS related furniture with Steelcase Financial Services.

Cost of CMS furniture will be approximately $617,000 projected to be financed over 5 years at 3.9% interest.  Monthly payments of $11,303.76 will initially be financed through the Measure H Facility Bond Program.

SCTA has ratified the July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018 Tentative agreements.

The multi-year agreement will close all economic bargaining with SCTA from July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018 with only the following reopeners for the 2015-16 school year:
- Class size (for grades 4-5)
- Work Year (preparation/collaboration time for new 4-5 school)
- Evaluations (to finalize the new Evaluations Pilot program)

*** 6/8/15 at 3:30pm - Collective Bargaining AB 1200 was attached.  

The financial impact of the SCTA/SCSD tentative agreements for the period of July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018 is estimated to be slightly over $1 million for increases in salary and health and welfare benefits, along with other items, such as increases in stipends and teacher preparation and collaboration time.