BOARD OF EDUCATION - REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION - REGULAR MEETING Thursday, August 9, 2012

Closed Session: 5:30 p.m. / Public Session: 7:00 p.m. Location: Murrieta Valley Unified School District Support Center

41870 McAlby Court, Murrieta

Board of Education Paul Diffley –President, Kris Thomasian–Clerk, Robin Crist, Kenneth Dickson, Margi Wray

Superintendent/Secretary to the Board

Dr. Stan Scheer

A G E N D A A. OPENING ACTIVITIES

1. Call to Order – Public Session (5:30 p.m.)

2. Public Comments

Individuals wishing to address the Board are requested to complete a “Request to Address the Board of Education” card located at the entrance to the Board Room and submit it to the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent & Board. Speakers shall be first recognized by the Board President at the designated time on the agenda. In accordance with Board Bylaw 9323, individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or non-agenda item. The Governing Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. No action or discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except as authorized by law (Education Code 35145.5, Government Code 54954.2.)

3. CLOSED SESSION

The Board will meet in Closed Session for consideration of the following item(s). Items not completed during this time period may be discussed under Section G. CS-1 Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code 54957.6

Agency designated representatives: Dr. Stan Scheer, Pat Kelley, Stacy Coleman, Pam Wilson, Guy Romero, Bill Olien, Stacy Matusek, Karen Parris

4. PUBLIC SESSION (7:00 p.m.)

5. Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reporting Out of Closed Session

7. Approval of Agenda 8. Approval of Minutes

June 7, 2012 Special Board Meeting June 21, 2012 Regular Board Meeting

Murrieta Valley Unified School Board Agenda August 9, 2012

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9. Communications

a. Public Comments

b. Employee Organization Communications

c. Superintendent Communication

d. Board Communications

10. Proposed Agenda Items for September and October 2012

11. Approval of Consent Calendar

CC-1 Ratification of Report of Purchases and Warrants Issued

CC-2 Acceptance of Items Donated to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District

CC-3 Approval of Employment of Classified Applicants

CC-4 Approval of Promotion and/or Transfer of Classified Employees

CC-5 Approval of Employment of Certificated Applicants

CC-6 Approval of Employment of Confidential/Management Applicants

CC-7 Approval to Readmit Expelled Students into the Murrieta Valley Unified School District for the First Semester of the 2012/2013 School Year

B. HUMAN RESOURCES

1. Approval of Promotion and/or Transfer of Confidential/Management Employees

2. Approval of Employment Contract for Executive Director, Special Education effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016

3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Alliant University, effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017

4. First Reading of New Job Description for Program Specialist/Assistive Technology

C. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

1. Second Reading and Adoption of proposed Revision to Board Policy: BP 5141.22, Infectious Diseases

2. Second Reading and Approval of proposed Revision to Administrative Regulation: AR 5141.22, Infectious Diseases

3. Williams Settlement Summary Report

4. Revised Instructional Minutes for the 2012/2013 School Year

5. First Reading of proposed Revision to Administrative Regulation: AR 6200, Adult Education

Murrieta Valley Unified School Board Agenda August 9, 2012

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6. Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Progress Report for Murrieta Valley High School

7. First Reading of proposed Revision to Board Policy: BP 6111, School Calendar

8. Approval of the 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District California State Preschool Program (CSPP) directly funded by the California Department of Education

9. Approval of the 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Child Development Center General Child Care Center-Based Program for Infant and Toddlers

10. Approval of the 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Child Development Center General Child Care Center-Based School Age Program

11. Approval of the 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Child Development Center California State Preschool Program (CSPP)

D. STUDENT SUPPORT

None

E. BUSINESS SERVICES

1. Approval of 45-Day Budget Revision of Murrieta Valley Unified School District 2012/2013 Adopted Budget

2. Investment Report for the Quarter ended June 30, 2012

F. FACILITIES/OPERATIONAL SERVICES

1. Approval of Change Order with SolarCity totaling $1,917.35 for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Wide Solar Project

2. First Reading of proposed New Board Policy: BP 7214, General Obligation Bonds

G. CLOSED SESSION

H. ADJOURNMENT

Agenda documents are available for public inspection at the District Support Center located at 41870 McAlby Court and on the district’s website www.murrieta.k12.ca.us

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids

or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the Superintendent's Executive Assistant at 951-696-1601 (telephone) or 951-304-1523 (facsimile). Notification 48 hours prior to the

meeting will enable the district to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.

http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/

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Special Meeting Minutes – June 7, 2012 Page 1 of 5

MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

June 7, 2012

Call to Order President Diffley called the special meeting of the Board of Education to order at 5:02 p.m. at the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Support Center, 41870 McAlby Court, Murrieta, California.

Quorum A quorum was established with the following Board Members present: Robin Crist, Kenneth Dickson, Paul Diffley, Kris Thomasian, Margi Wray and Dr. Stan Scheer, Superintendent and Secretary to the Board

Attendance Staff Members Stacy Coleman, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Bill Olien, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities/Operational Services Guy Romero, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Wayne Sakamoto, Director of Safe Schools Jill Lancaster, Director of Nutrition Services Laura Gonzales, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board

Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Approval of Agenda MSCU CRIST/WRAY to approve the agenda as presented.

Public Comments

None.

Presentations CHP School Bus Driver of the Year Award

California Highway Patrol Captain, Ernie Sanchez and Officer, Ralph Villegas presented Lisa Robles, MVUSD bus driver, with CHP’s School Bus Driver of the Year award for saving a child’s life by administering the Heimlich maneuver on a student that was choking while riding her bus.

B-1: Approval of Promotion and/or Transfer of Classified Employees

MSCU THOMASIAN/WRAY to approve the promotion and/or transfer of the following Classified employees effective July 1, 2012: Tracey Cooper, from High School Site Secretary at Vista Murrieta High School

to Secretary III, Student Support Cheryl Garbutt, from Special Education Assistant II, RSP at Murrieta

Elementary to Attendance Clerk at Murrieta Elementary Delana Hoogeboom, from D.I.S. Aide at Rail Ranch Elementary to Attendance

Clerk at Tovashal Elementary

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B-2: Approval of Job Reclassification

MSCU CRIST/DICKSON to approve the job reclassification for the following employee/position effective July 1, 2012: Linda Stockwell, from Account Technician, Range 30 to Nutrition Services

Accounting Specialist, Range 38

B-3: Approval of the Revised 2011/12 Certificated and Classified Staffing Plans

MSCU DICKSON/THOMASIAN to approve the revised 2011/12 Certificated and Classified Staffing Plan as presented.

B-4: Approval of the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2012/13 School Year

MSCU CRIST/WRAY to approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2012/13 school year.

B-5: Second Reading and Approval of Revised Job Description for Behavior Specialist; New Job Description for Therapist; and New Job Description for Nutrition Services Accounting Specialist

MSCU THOMASIAN/WRAY to receive for second reading and approve the revised job description for Behavior Specialist; new job description for Therapist; and new job description for Nutrition Services Accounting Specialist as presented.

C-1: Safe Schools Board Workshop

Wayne Sakamoto, Director of Safe Schools provided a summary of current research on bullying and some risk factors that contribute to bullying, training of staff, action plans and compliance with new legislation.

C-2: Nutrition Services Board Workshop

Jill Lancaster, Director of Nutrition Services, provided an overview of the National School Meal Program requirements and changes that will occur in 2012/13 due to the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010.

C-3: Adoption of Resolution No. 11/12–37 Modification of Proposal to Partially Convert Bus Fleet to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Construct a CNG Fueling Infrastructure

MSCU WRAY/CRIST to adopt Resolution No. 11/12-37 modification of proposal to partially convert bus fleet to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and construct a CNG fueling infrastructure.

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C-4: Public Hearing regarding Resolution No. 11/12–38 authorizing the Utilization of Tier III Categorical Funds for General Fund educational purposes for Fiscal Year 2012/13

President Diffley announced that a public hearing would be held to receive comments regarding Resolution No. 11/12–38 authorizing the Utilization of Tier III Categorical Funds for General Fund educational purposes for Fiscal Year 2012/13, and declared the public hearing open at 6:49 p.m. Stacy Coleman, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services stated that Assembly Bill 189 requires that effective January 1, 2012, a public hearing must be held at a Board meeting prior to and independent of the adopted budget. Hearing no other public comment, President Diffley closed the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.

C-5: Adoption of Resolution No. 11/12–38 authorizing the Utilization of Tier III Categorical Funds for General Fund educational purposes for Fiscal Year 2012/13

MSCU DICKSON/WRAY to adopt Resolution No.11/12-38 authorizing the Utilization of Tier III Categorical Funds for General Fund educational purposes for Fiscal Year 2012/13.

Closed Session

The Board met in Closed Session from 6:51 to 7:54 p.m. to discuss the following items: CS-1 Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government

Code 54957.6. Agency designated representatives: Dr. Stan Scheer, Stacy Coleman, and Pam Wilson

CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Anticipated Litigation

pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 CS-3 Student Disciplinary Actions pursuant to Education Code 35146

Public Session / Report Out of Closed Session

President Diffley reconvened the meeting into public session at 7:55 p.m. and reported that the Board met in Closed Session to discuss student discipline, held a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, and met with labor negotiators. No actions were taken.

D-1: Expulsion of High School Student No. 380-001-336

MSCU DICKSON/WRAY that the Board of Education of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, under Education Code 48915 (b) and (e), expels student number 380-001-336 for the violation of Education Code 48900 (.2) and (k) for the remainder of the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year, and the first semester of the 2012-2013 school year.

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MSCU WRAY/CRIST that the Board of Education of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, under Education Code 48915 (b) and (e), expels student number 956-002-902 for the violation of Education Code 48900 (a2) and (k) for the remainder of the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year, and the first semester of the 2012-2013 school year. The enforcement of the expulsion will be suspended based upon the student’s and parent’s agreement with the terms and conditions of the education placement determined during the term of the expulsion.


MSCU THOMASIAN/WRAY that the Board of Education of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, under Education Code 48915 (b) and (e), expels student number 956-010-726 for the violation of Education Code 48900 (a2) and (k) for the remainder of the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year, and the first semester of the 2012-2013 school year. The enforcement of the expulsion will be suspended based upon the student’s and parent’s agreement with the terms and conditions of the education placement determined during the term of the expulsion.


MSCU CRIST/DICKSON that the Board of Education of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, under Education Code 48915 (b) and (e), expels student number 410-001-591 for the violation of Education Code 48900 (a2) and (k) for the remainder of the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year, and the first semester of the 2012-2013 school year. The enforcement of the expulsion will be suspended based upon the student’s and parent’s agreement with the terms and conditions of the education placement determined during the term of the expulsion.


MSC WRAY/THOMASIAN that the Board of Education of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, under Education Code 48915 (b) and (e), expels student number 956-013-902 for the violation of Education Code 48900 (a2) and (k) for the remainder of the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year, and the first semester of the 2012-2013 school year. The enforcement of the expulsion will be suspended based upon the student’s and parent’s agreement with the terms and conditions of the education placement determined during the term of the expulsion. Aye: Crist, Diffley, Thomasian, Wray Nay: Dickson


MSCU THOMASIAN/WRAY that the Board of Education of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, under Education Code 48915 (b) and (e), expels student number 956-002-397 for the violation of Education Code 48900 (c) and (k) for one year from the date of the expulsion.

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MSCU CRIST/THOMASIAN that the Board of Education of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, under Education Code 48915 (b) and (e), expels student number 370-001-996 for the violation of Education Code 48900 (a1) and (k) for the remainder of the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year, and the first semester of the 2012-2013 school year. The enforcement of the expulsion will be suspended based upon the student’s and parent’s agreement with the terms and conditions of the education placement determined during the term of the expulsion.

D-8: Approval to Readmit Expelled Students into the Murrieta Valley Unified School District for the First Semester of the 2012/13 School Year

This item was pulled and tabled to the next Board meeting.

Adjournment President Diffley adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

June 21, 2012 Call to Order President Diffley called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to

order at 6:00 p.m. at the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Support Center, 41870 McAlby Court, Murrieta, California.

Quorum A quorum was established with the following Board Members present: Robin Crist, Kenneth Dickson, Paul Diffley, Kris Thomasian, Margi Wray and Dr. Stan Scheer, Superintendent/Secretary to the Board. Member absent: None

Public Comments

None.

Closed Session

The Board met in Closed Session from 6:00 p.m. to 6:58 p.m. to discuss the following items: CS-1 Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government

Code 54957.6 Agency designated representatives: Dr. Stan Scheer, Pat Kelley, Stacy Coleman, and Pam Wilson

CS-2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation: District Superintendent

Public Session President Diffley reconvened the meeting into public session at 7:01 p.m. He announced that a quorum was present and reported that the meeting was being audio recorded.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Attendance Staff Members Stacy Coleman, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Pat Kelley, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Bill Olien, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities/Operational Services Guy Romero, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Laura Gonzales, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board

Reporting Out of Closed Session

President Diffley reported that the Board met in Closed Session to discuss labor negotiations, and public employee performance evaluation for the District Superintendent. No actions were taken.

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Approval of Agenda MSCU DICKSON/WRAY to approve the agenda as presented.

Approval of Minutes

MSCU THOMASIAN/WRAY to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2012 Regular Meeting and May 24, 2012 Special Board Meeting as presented.

Presentations & Recognitions

Environmental Leadership Award: Gary Thomasian and Vicki Long presented the Environmental Leadership Award to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District on behalf of the Elsinore, Murrieta, Anza Resource Conservation District. Dr. Scheer and the Board of Education recognized the following students and staff: Perfect Attendance Certificate of Achievement: Shahan Ghaseminia, 2012 graduate, Murrieta Valley High School Scripps National Spelling Bee: Shruti Amin, 8

th grade student,

Thompson Middle School Riverside County Fair Photography 2012 Winners: Jim Davis, teacher (retired), Thompson Middle School and students Annabelle Zeller, Sierra Pittman, Justin Taack, Johny Pulatie, and Serena Teolis.

Public Comments

Refer to agenda item C-5.

Employee Organization Communications

No representatives were in attendance.

PTA Communications

None.

Superintendent Communications

Superintendent Scheer reported that although school is out for the summer break there is a lot going on in the district: Summer School is currently running for high school and elementary students, a major road project is underway leading to Mails Elementary and McElhinney Middle School, roof replacements, technology infrastructure upgrades, and solar installation at several school sites. Dr. Scheer reminded the Board that the District Support Center will be closed June 25 through July 3 due to furlough days.

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Board Communications

Trustee Robin Crist thanked staff involved with the promotion and graduation ceremonies and indicated that it was great to be able to attend all ceremonies. She thanked Bill Olien and the Facilities staff their continued patience and diligence with the Briggs/Baxter road project. Ms. Crist congratulated all students that received awards tonight. Trustee Kris Thomasian also congratulated students recognized this evening. She was pleased that the high school graduations were scheduled on different days which allowed Board members to attend all ceremonies. Trustee Margi Wray commended the student photography winners and remarked that her daughter, an underwater photographer in the Cayman Islands, began her exploration in photography while in high school and continued on to college. Trustee Ken Dickson congratulated Shruti Amin for representing the Murrieta Valley Unified School District in the National Spelling Bee. He stated that furlough days represent a significant financial contribution and sacrifice by the entire staff. He said that he is touched by the accomplishments that we are able to celebrate despite the enormous budget challenge. Trustee Paul Diffley commented on Murrieta Mesa’s Inaugural graduation ceremony and said that it wouldn’t have been possible if it had not been for the Facilities staff, administration and the Board that took a risk by borrowing over $50 million to finish Murrieta Mesa High School. President Diffley was pleased to report that the district is establishing a strings program at Shivela Middle School which will reinforce the District’s visual and performing arts program.

A-10: Appointment of Authorized Agents for the 2012/13 School Year

MSCU CRIST/DICKSON to appoint the following individuals to serve as authorized agents to sign contract documents and other legal documents pertaining to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District for the 2012/13 school year: Dr. Stan Scheer, Superintendent Pat Kelley, Deputy Superintendent Stacy Coleman, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Bill Olien, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities/Operational Services Guy Romero, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Pamela Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

A-11: Proposed Agenda Items for August and September 2012

Proposed agenda items for August and September 2012 were presented for information.

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A-12: Approval of Consent Calendar

MSCU DICKSON/THOMASIAN to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.

CC-1 Ratification of report of purchases from April 26, 2012

through June 5, 2012, and warrants issued on claim numbers X115463 through X116168 in the amount of $9,210,898.28.

CC-2 Acceptance of items donated to the Murrieta Valley Unified

School District

CC-3 Approval of Employment of Certificated Applicants Effective Name Assignment Date Location Ramon Medina Teacher 7/1/2012 Murrieta Valley HS Karen Hester Teacher-Temp 7/1/2012 Alta Murrieta

B-1: Approval of Promotion and/or Transfer of Management/Confidential Employees

MSCU THOMASIAN/WRAY to approve the promotion and/or transfer of the confidential/management employees listed, effective 7/1/2012:

Brent Coley, from TOSA, Shivela Middle School, to Assistant Principal, Shivela Middle School

Mary Davis, from Counselor, Warm Springs Middle School to Counselor, Alternative Education

Kathy Dixon, from Assistant Principal, Middle School, Shivela Middle School to Assistant Principal, Middle School, Thompson Middle School

Raul Esteves, from Custodial Crew Leader, Operations to Supervisor, Operations

John Fox from Teacher, Thompson Middle School to Assistant Principal, Middle School, Thompson Middle School

Frank Fravel, from Counselor, Murrieta Valley High School to Counselor, Thompson Middle School

Patrick Kelley, from Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources to Deputy Superintendent, Superintendent’s office

Robert Lurkins, from Teacher, E. Hale Curran Elementary to Assistant Principal, Elementary School, Murrieta Elementary

Michael Moore, from Assistant Principal Middle School, Thompson Middle School to Assistant Principal Middle School, Shivela Middle School

Louis Ortiz, from Assistant Principal, Elementary School, Monte Vista Elementary to Assistant Principal, Elementary School, Rail Ranch/Tovashal elementary schools

Pamela Picchiottino, from Assistant Principal, Elementary School, Tovashal Elementary to Assistant Principal, Elementary School, Monte Vista Elementary

Jennifer Randel, from Assistant Principal Middle School, Warm Springs Middle School to Assistant Principal Elementary School, Buchanan Elementary

Mary Ricks, from Counselor, Shivela Middle School to Counselor, Warm Springs Middle School

Celeste Scallion, from TOSA, Buchanan Elementary to Assistant Principal, Middle School, Warm Springs Middle School

Sharon Tucker, from Counselor, Thompson Middle School to Counselor, Shivela Middle School

Brent Weaver, from Program Specialist, Special Education to Teacher, Vista Murrieta High School

Pamela Wilson, from Director, Human Resources to Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Christine Wood, from Counselor, Shivela Middle School to Counselor, McElhinney Middle School

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B-2: Authorization for Speech Pathologists to be Employed under Education Code 44831 for the 2012/13 School Year

MSCU DICKSON/WRAY to authorize the following specified Speech Pathologists be contracted/employed under the authorization of Education Code 44831 for the 2012/13 school year: Jessica Bozarth Annette Macher Elizabeth Morrison Samatha Tuten

B-3: Approval of the 2012/13 Certificated and Classified Staffing Plans

MSCU CRIST/WRAY to approve the 2012/13 Certificated and Classified Staffing Plans as presented.

B-4: Approval to Grant Employment Contracts to the Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Human Resources effective July 1, 2012; and amend Employment Contracts for Assistant Superintendents of Business Services, Educational Services, and Facilities/Operational Services extending contracts through June 30, 2016

MSCU WRAY/THOMASIAN to grant employment contracts to the Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources; and approve amended employment contracts for Assistant Superintendents of Business Services, Educational Services, and Facilities/Operational Services effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016.

C-1: First Reading of proposed revision to Board Policy: BP 5141.22, Infectious Diseases

The Board received the first reading of proposed revision to Board Policy: BP 5141.22, Infectious Diseases.

C-2: First Reading of proposed revision to Administrative Regulation: AR 5141.22 Infectious Diseases

The Board received the first reading of proposed revision to Administrative Regulation: AR 5141.22, Infectious Diseases.

C-3: Approval of the 2012/13 Application for Funding Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS), Part II

MSCU CRIST/THOMASIAN to approve the 2012/13 Application for Funding Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS), Part II.

C-4: Approval of the 2012/13 Carl Perkins Grant Application

MSCU THOMASIAN/WRAY to approve the 2012/13 Carl Perkins Grant Application.

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C-5: Approval of Notification to the Riverside County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) regarding the Intent of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and Temecula Valley Unified School District to pursue an Alternative Governance Structure Plan for the 2013/14 School Year

Public comments were made by Helen Robinson of Temecula, and MVUSD parent, Judy Waite, expressing concerns regarding the intent to pursue an alternative governance structure plan. MSCU CRIST/WRAY to approve the Notification to Riverside County SELPA regarding the intent of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and Temecula Valley Unified School District to pursue an Alternative Governance Structure Plan for the 2013/14 school year.

C-6: Approval of the revised Riverside County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Local Plan for Special Education

MSCU CRIST/THOMASIAN to approve the Riverside Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Local Plan for Special Education as revised.

E-1: Public Hearing on the proposed School District Budget for Fiscal Year 2012/13

President Diffley announced that a public hearing would be held to receive comments regarding the proposed Murrieta Valley Unified School District budget for fiscal year 2012/13, and declared the public hearing open at 8:15 p.m.

Hearing no public comment, President Diffley closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m.

E-2: Adoption of 2012/13 Fiscal Year Budget for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and Certification of Review of Budget in accordance with State adopted criteria and standards

Stacy Coleman, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services reported that for the 2012/13 fiscal year, the general fund revenue is projected to be $142 million, which is down more than $11 million from the 2011/12 school year. Base funding per student has dropped from $5,967 six years ago to $5,300 and it may drop to $4,912 in 2012/13. Expenses for 2012/13 are also expected to decline to $150 million from $164 million in 2011/12, and added that in spite of reductions, the district's 2012/13 budget includes deficit spending of ($7,896,821). He indicated that for the first time in the district’s history it will need to use its reserves to cover the deficit which will leave $1.6 million in reserves, about $2 million less than the standard three percent reserve. He explained that state officials have permitted school districts to drop below the standard three percent reserve due to the state budget crisis.

Mr. Coleman said that while the loss of $95.4 million in state funding over the past five years has presented significant challenges, the district has been able to preserve jobs and keep programs in place throughout the budget crisis.

Superintendent Scheer cautioned that while the Murrieta Valley Unified School District is committed to maintaining fiscal stability and retaining the excellence of our programs, without significant changes in state funding, it is unlikely the district will be able to continue to meet those goals in the face of ongoing reductions.

MSCU THOMSIAN/CRIST to adopt the 2012/13 fiscal year budget for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and certification of review of budget in accordance with State adopted criteria and standards.

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E-3: Approval of Commitment to Fiscal Solvency for Fiscal Years 2013/14 and 2014/15

MSCU DICKSON/THOMASIAN to approve the letter signifying its commitment to fiscal solvency for fiscal years 2013/14 and 2014/15.

E-4: Public Hearing regarding Resolution No. 11/12-40 authorizing the Utilization of Tier III Categorical Funds for General Fund Educational Purposes for Fiscal Year 2012/13

President Diffley announced that a public hearing would be held to receive comments regarding Resolution No. 11/12-40 authorizing the Utilization of Tier III Categorical Funds for General Fund Educational Purposes for fiscal year 2012/13, and declared the public hearing open at 9:15 p.m. Hearing no public comment, President Diffley closed the public hearing at 9:15 p.m.

E-5: Adoption of Resolution No. 11/12-40 authorizing the Utilization of Tier III Categorical Funds for General Fund Educational Purposes for Fiscal Year 2012/13

MSCU DICKSON/WRAY to adopt Resolution No. 11/12-40 authorizing the Utilization of Tier III Categorical Funds for General Fund Educational Purposes for fiscal year 2012/13.

E-6: Adoption of Resolution No. 11/12-41 to assign Fund Balance Classifications, Fund Balance Spending Order and Minimum Fund Balance pursuant to GASB 54 Regulations

MSCU WRAY/THOMASIAN to adopt Resolution No. 11/12-41 to assign Fund Balance Classifications, Fund Balance Spending Order and Minimum Fund Balance pursuant to GASB 54 Regulations.

E-7: Approval of Meal Price Increase for Fiscal Year 2012/13

MSCU DICKSON/WRAY to approve the meal price increase for fiscal year 2012/13.

E-8: Associated Student Body Financial Reports for the Quarter ending March 31, 2012

The Board received a report of combined Associated Student Body accounts for the quarter ending March 31, 2012 totaling $1,950,874 for the following schools: Elementary Schools

Alta Murrieta, Avaxat, Antelope Hills, Buchanan, Rail Ranch, Lisa J. Mails

Middle Schools

Dorothy McElhinney, Shivela, Thompson, Warm Springs

High Schools

Murrieta Valley, Murrieta Mesa, Vista Murrieta

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F-1: Adoption of Resolution No. 11/12-39 a Resolution of the Board of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $15,000,000 Aggregate Principal amount of Murrieta Valley Unified School District General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Election of 2002, Series 2012; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Paying Agent Agreement, Escrow Agreements, a Placement Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and other matters related thereto

MSCU CRIST/WRAY to adopt Resolution No. 11/12-39 of the Board of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $15,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Murrieta Valley Unified School District General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Election of 2002, Series 2012; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Paying Agent Agreement, Escrow Agreements, a Placement Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and other matters related thereto.

F-2: Adoption of Resolution No. 11/12-42 a Resolution authorizing and providing for the Levying of Special Taxes within various Community Facilities Districts

MSCU CRIST/THOMASIAN to adopt Resolution No. 11/12-42 a Resolution authorizing and providing for the Levying of special taxes within various Community Facilities Districts.

F-3: Approval of Change Order No. 2 a Deductive Change Order with Riverside Construction totaling -$52,414 for the HVAC Systems Project

MSCU THOMASIAN/CRIST to approve Change Order No. 2 with Riverside Construction totaling -$52,414 for the HVAC Systems Project.

Adjournment President Diffley adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m.

Proposed Agenda Items for September and October 2012 Action: Agenda Item: A-10 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: X Page 1 of 2 Presentation: Prepared by: Dr. Stan Scheer, Superintendent Background Information Following is a list of potential agenda items for upcoming Board meetings as submitted by departments. This list is presented as a planning tool for future agenda topics, and is subject to change, since many items are dependent upon receipt of information from local, county, state or federal agencies as well as private sources.

September 2012 Superintendent’s Office Introduction of ASB Student Representatives to the Board for 2012-2013 Report of proposed agenda items Human Resources Approval of Certificated, Classified and Substitute applicants Approval of Certificated and Classified promotions and/or transfers Certification of Athletic Coaches Second reading of job descriptions First reading of Board Policies/Administrative Regulations Business Services Ratification of report of purchases and approval of warrants issued Approval of donations Approval of 2011/12 Unaudited Actuals Adoption of resolution to establish a District Gann Limit for 2012/13 ASB report for quarter ending June 30, 2012 Educational Services Unpredictable discipline issues (expulsions) Unexpected field trips Facilities/Operational Services Prime trade contractor change orders Second reading of new Board Policy: BP 7214, General Obligation Bond

Agenda Item: A-10 August 9, 2012

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October 2012

Superintendent’s Office Report of proposed agenda items Human Resources Approval of Certificated, Classified and Substitute applicants Approval of Certificated and Classified promotions and/or transfers Approval of Substitute Employees First reading and approval of Job Descriptions First/Second reading and adoption of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations Business Services Ratification of report of purchases and approval of warrants issued Approval of donations Educational Services Unpredictable discipline issues (expulsions) Unexpected field trips Facilities/Operational Services Prime trade contractor change orders

Ratification of Report of Purchases and Warrants Issued Action: Agenda Item: CC-1 Consent: X August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 212 Pages Prepared by: Chuck Jones, Director, Purchasing

Dawn Cherry, Accounting Supervisor Background Information As per Board Policy 3300, the Board has designated certain District personnel to approve District purchases. As part of this process, at least every 60 days the Board must ratify all purchase transactions entered into by authorized District personnel. In addition, according to Education Code 42632 and 42633, the Governing Board must approve commercial warrants issued with the inclusion of commercial warrant numbers recorded in the Minutes. This agenda item presents current purchase orders and commercial warrants for review and ratification. Education Implication Not Applicable. Fiscal Implication Before purchase orders are presented to the Board for review, a budget exists for the expenditure. In cases where a purchase order is requested and funds are insufficient, the manager of that budget is required to complete a fund transfer to make funds available. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the Report of Purchases from 6/06/2012 through 7/24/2012. It is also recommended that the Board of Education ratify warrants issued on claim numbers X116170 through X116931 the amount of $10,812,545.29.

Acceptance of Items Donated to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Action: Agenda Item: CC-2 Consent: X August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Stacy Coleman, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Background Information The following items have been donated to the MVUSD sites: Name Site Description Est. Value

Wells Fargo Foundation Antelope Hills Check $ 150.00 Lifetouch Studios Antelope Hills Check $ 816.00 BevRay Camera Thompson Middle School Check $ 50.00 Brian Upton Thompson Middle School Check $ 25.00 Dianna Jackson Thomson Middle School Check $ 25.00 Amy Slezak, PTC Cole Canyon Check $ 23,877.40 Costco Creekside Food for Sr. Breakfast $ 35.00 Ralphs Creekside Food Certificate $ 20.00 Sam’s Club Creekside Food Certificate $ 25.00 American Bottling Co. Creekside 2 - Checks $ 44.30 Santa Rosa Plateau Foundation Shivela Check $ 1,500.00 Lifetouch Studios Shivela Check $ 63.00 Box Tops for Education Shivela Check $ 43.00 Santa Rosa Plateau Shivela Check $ 25.00 Kona Ice of Temecula Alta Murrieta Check $ 58.50 Fresh & Easy Alta Murrieta Check $ 243.00 McMillan Homes Murrieta Mesa Binders/Office Supplies $ 1,000.00 California Masonic Foundation Murrieta Mesa Cornerstone $ 1,000.00 Lifetouch Studios Monte Vista Check $ 134.00 Juice It Up! Monte Vista Check $ 969.00 Jessica Chavez, PTC Murrieta Elementary 3 - Checks $ 1,207.58 Jazzy’s Juice E Hale Curran Check $ 228.00 Juice It Up! Lisa J Mails Check $ 869.00 Educational Implication These donations will be used to enhance the educational opportunities at the various sites Fiscal Implication Not applicable. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education accept these donations on behalf of the school district.

Approval of Employment of Classified Applicants Action: Agenda Item: CC-3 Consent: X August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Pamela Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Background Information The following classified applicants are recommended for employment pending completion of the hiring process and a criminal background investigation: EFFECTIVE NAME ASSIGNMENT DATE LOCATION

Laurie Ayers Nutrition Worker I T.B.D. Nutrition Services Tiffany Burton Nutrition Worker I T.B.D. Nutrition Services Josephine Ferro Special Education Clerk I 8/6/2012 Special Education Jill Goedken Nutrition Worker I T.B.D. Nutrition Services Charity Herz Nutrition Worker I T.B.D. Nutrition Services Amber Owens Nutrition Worker I T.B.D. Nutrition Services Jennifer Sheahan Bookkeeper II 7/17/2012 McElhinney Middle School Lynda Woodard Nutrition Worker I T. B. D. Nutrition Services Melissa Zimmerman Nutrition Worker I T.B.D. Nutrition Services Educational Implications These individuals will provide support to the District’s educational program. Financial Implications These positions are included in the 2012/2013 Classified Staffing Plan and have been approved by the Board of Education. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education approve employment of the classified applicants listed pending completion of the hiring process.

Approval of Promotion and/or Transfer of Classified Employees Action: Agenda Item: CC-4

August 9, 2012 Consent: X Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Pamela Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Background Information The following Classified employees are recommended for promotion and/or transfer: ASSIGNMENT EFFECTIVE SITE NAME FROM TO DATE FROM TO

Sharon Clemons Attendance Clerk Elementary 7/25/2012 Lisa J. Mails Monte Vista School Secretary Alex Hernandez Lead Custodian Custodial Crew 7/1/2012 Monte Vista Operations Leader David Jennings Campus Supervisor Campus Security 8/17/2012 McElhinney VMHS Vickie Oberle Account Clerk II Account 8/1/2012 Business Business Technician Services Services Tracy Quinn Bookkeeper I Bookkeeper II 7/1/2012 MVHS Shivela Jana-Lee Sybrandy Office Clerk I Attendance Clerk 7/1/2012 Curran Murrieta Elem. Educational Implications These individuals will provide support to the District’s educational program. Financial Implications These positions are included in the 2012/2013 Classified Staffing Plan and have been approved by the Board of Education. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the promotion and/or transfer of the Classified employees listed.

Approval of Employment of Certificated Applicants Action: Agenda Item: CC-5 Consent: X August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Pamela Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Background Information The following Certificated applicants are recommended for employment pending completion of the hiring process and a criminal background investigation: EFFECTIVE NAME ASSIGNMENT DATE LOCATION

Jessica Bauma Teacher 8/20/2012 Monte Vista Elementary James Furleigh Teacher – Temp. 8/20/2012 MVHS Nicholas Van Deusen Teacher 8/20/2012 Cole Canyon Elementary Educational Implications These individuals are properly credentialed and have talents in areas that will add to the District’s educational program. Financial Implications These positions are included in the 2012/2013 Certificated Staffing Plan and have been approved by the Board of Education. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education approve employment of the Certificated applicants listed pending completion of the hiring process.

Approval of Employment of Confidential/Management Applicants Action: Agenda Item: CC-6 Consent: X August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Pamela Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Background Information The following Confidential/Management applicants are recommended for employment pending completion of the hiring process: EFFECTIVE NAME ASSIGNMENT DATE LOCATION

Heather Just Program Specialist 8/6/2012 Special Education Tiffany Lockhart Therapist T.B.D. Special Education Jody Sharp School Psychologist T.B.D. Special Education Educational Implications These individuals will provide support to the District’s educational program. Financial Implications These positions are included in the 2012/2013 Certificated or Classified Staffing Plan and have been approved by the Board of Education. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the employment of the Confidential/Management applicants listed.

Approval to Readmit Expelled Students into the Murrieta Valley Unified School District for the First Semester of the 2012/2013 School Year Action: Agenda Item: CC-7 Consent: X August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Butch Owens, Director of Student Support Background Information The Board of Education may wish to act on a recommendation from a Readmission Hearing concerning the approval of readmission of the following students effective the first semester of the 2012/2013 school year.

Student # Grade Level

231013520 Creekside HS 10 379000571 Creekside HS 12 340001237 Murrieta Mesa HS 9 390000860 Murrieta Mesa HS 11 350001068 Murrieta Valley HS 11 235035483 Tenaja Canyon Academy 10

Readmission hearings for the above students were held in May and June, 2012. Educational Implications Conditions for readmission have been met. Fiscal Implications State student funding is available for expelled students readmitted to the District. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the readmissions of the expelled students listed above into the Murrieta Valley Unified School District effective the first semester of the 2012/2013 school year.

Approval of Promotion and/or Transfer of Confidential/Management Employees Action: X Agenda Item: B-1 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Pamela Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Background Information The following Confidential/Management employees are recommended for promotion and/or transfer: ASSIGNMENT EFFECTIVE SITE NAME FROM TO DATE FROM TO Stephen Diephouse Program Specialist Coordinator, 7/1/2012 Special Special Special Education Education Education Zhanna Preston Director, Special Executive Director, 7/1/2012 Special Special Education Special Education Education Education Educational Implications In order to meet the growing needs of the Special Education Department and adhere to the supervisory duties associated with the additional services for students with special needs; these positions will provide the necessary direct and indirect support to the educational program. Financial Implications The increase in salary and benefits costs will be funded from Special Education Mental Health Services funds. Vacated positions will be eliminated. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the promotion and/or transfer of the Confidential/Management employees listed.

Approval of Employment Contract for Executive Director, Special Education effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016 Action: X Agenda Item: B-2 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Pamela Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Background Information The employment contract for Executive Director, Special Education is presented to the Board of Education for approval. Educational Implications This position will directly and indirectly provide leadership and support to the area of Special Education. Financial Implications This position will be funded with Special Education funds. As the result of this contract, the employee’s prior position of Director, Special Education will be eliminated. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Employment Contract for Executive Director, Special Education effective July 1, 2012.

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Alliant University, effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017 Action: X Agenda Item: B-3 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 2 Pages Prepared by: Pamela Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Background Information If approved, this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will allow students enrolled in the Teacher Credential Program or the MA/PPS – School Psychology Program through the Hufstedler School of Education at Alliant University the opportunity to complete their fieldwork in the District. This MOU is similar to agreements that we have with other universities. Educational Implications Not Applicable. Financial Implications There is no financial implication anticipated. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Alliant University, effective July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017.

First Reading of New Job Description for Program Specialist/Assistive Technology Action: Agenda Item: B-4 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: X Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 3 Pages Prepared by: Pamela Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Background Information The above listed job description is presented to the Board of Education for first reading. The District reviews and revises job descriptions on an on-going basis. Efforts are focused on identifying key functions and abilities, consolidation of information of the job description and compliance with state and federal requirements. This job description has been created as a result of funding changes in Special Education. Educational Implications The employee in this position will directly and indirectly provide support to the educational program. Financial Implications None. Recommendation This is an information item.

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT First Reading: 8/9/2012 TITLE: PROGRAM SPECIALIST/ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: 1. Current terminology, usage and functions of Assistive Technology and

Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AT/AAC) devices, iPads or other mobile devices, computers and computer systems, hardware, peripherals and specialized software.

2. The unique learning needs of pupils commonly associated with various disabilities. 3. District, county, non-public schools, and outside agencies programs and services. 4. Child development including speech and language. 5. Reliable sources and suppliers of AT/AAC equipment and software. 6. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other legal guidelines. 7. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and other student data tracking programs.

Ability to: 1. Assess the physical, communication, social, behavioral, and learning needs of students

as they pertain to AT/AAC. 2. Communicate effectively both orally and in written form. 3. Relate with a wide variety of professional staff.

Training and Experience: 1. Possession of or be able to obtain an Education Specialist Instruction Credential or

Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential authorizing language, speech and hearing. Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential preferred or extensive knowledge/experience with language development.

2. Possession and maintenance of a valid California Administrative Services Credential. 3. Master's Degree or higher in Special Education or related pupil support services. 4. Minimum of three (3) years experience in Special Education or related pupil support

services. REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education JOB GOAL: Under the direction of an assigned administrator, organize and implement

services for pupils with severe orthopedic and/or communication disabilities including assessment of pupil’s abilities and needs; evaluate and recommend appropriate assistive technology for pupil's use; instruct pupils in skills necessary to utilize recommended assistive technology; collaborate with teachers, parents, other support personnel and administrators to facilitate inclusion of pupils in the least restrictive learning environment.

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 2 of 3 PROGRAM SPECIALIST/ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Receive referrals of pupils and plan for completing of the assessment process within the defined Special Education timelines.

2. Collaborate with parents and classroom teachers and other Special Education service providers when appropriate.

3. Select and administer formal and/or informal assessments of pupils. 4. Evaluate pupils' need for and, if needed, recommend appropriate assistive technology,

augmentative/alternative communication (AT/AAC) systems and/or computers, hardware, peripherals and or specialized software.

5. Locate and assemble information necessary for purchase of recommended assistive technology.

6. Prepare written requests for the purchase of specialized equipment, materials and supplies recommended by the IEP team.

7. Prepare written assessment reports. 8. Maintain tracking of the AT devices, software programs, and applications, and

coordinate transition of devices pursuant to low incidence funding guidelines. 9. Prepare Present Levels of Performance, Annual Goals and Short-Term Objectives for

review at IEP Team meetings, as well as information for special factors and services. 10. Represent the District in IEP meetings, facilitate IEP meetings and serve as

administrative designee when appropriate. 11. Supervise Special Education programs and guide them in the development and

provision of assistive technology and other educational services. 12. Guide Special Education and general education staff in the usage of assistive

technology in the educational setting. 13. Plan and implement instructional activities for students in the specialized skills

necessary to utilize assistive technology. 14. Supervise and evaluate Special Education staff. 15. Document student progress toward achievement of annual goals/objectives, report

same to parents on the schedule used by the school site, or guide Special Education in providing progress regarding assistive technology goals.

16. Plan and deliver AT/AAC training sessions for individual and/or small and large groups of teachers, support personnel, and parents.

17. Collaborate with and give guidance to teachers, other support personnel and instructional assistants.

18. Maintain accurate registers, records and files. 19. Perform related duties as assigned. OTHER FUNCTIONS: 1. Review policies and programs essential to meet the needs of the District as required. 2. Serve on interview teams as required. 3. Serve on the District’s Administrative Council. 4. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development for keeping

current with the literature, new research findings, and improved techniques; and for attending appropriate professional meetings.

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PROGRAM SPECIALIST/ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PHYSICAL ABILITIES: 1. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. 2. Seeing to read instructional materials, rules and policies and other printed matter. 3. Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations. 4. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling light weighted object. 5. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 205 day work year 12 month year EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of

Education policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. The evaluation will be given by the Executive Director of Special Education.

Approved by: Board of Education Date: _____________

MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Second Reading and Adoption of proposed Revision of Board Policy: BP 5141.22, Infectious Diseases Action: X Agenda Item: C-1 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 2 Presentation: X Attachment: 5 Pages Prepared by: Guy Romero, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

Cathy Owens, R.N., Lead School Nurse Background Information Previously, the Board Policy on Infectious Diseases was specifically written for precautions regarding admitting students with AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and risk of exposure. Current policy for protecting students and staff from bloodborne pathogens includes gloving up for any and all exposures to infectious diseases and not just for risk of exposure to AIDS. Pursuant to 8 CCR 5193, employers with one or more employees having occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens must enforce universal precautions to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Additionally, in order to help protect the safety of students and staff, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that districts develop contingency plans for dealing with an infectious disease outbreak, such as a pandemic influenza. These contingency plans should be incorporated into the district's emergency and disaster preparedness plan. A first reading was held at the June 21, 2012 Regular Board Meeting. A short presentation will be included sharing current instructional programs in place to meet the education requirement in this policy. Educational Implication While the implications of this policy has been broadened to include all infectious diseases and reducing the risk of transmission, for reference purposes on the historical beginnings of this policy: Thomas v. Atascadero Unified School District, a federal court held that AIDS is a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 USC 794) and that a student with AIDS cannot be excluded from school without evidence that the student poses a risk of transmission of the HIV virus to classmates or teachers. The District should encourage parents/guardians to notify the school if their child has an infectious disease so that staff can assist in maintaining the child's health. However, it's important to note that the law does not require parents/guardians to inform school officials of a student's HIV/AIDS status; thus, a student cannot be penalized because the parent/guardian did not provide such notification. Both federal and state law (20 USC 1232g and Education Code 49060-49069) require that student health information remain confidential. In the event that a parent/guardian authorizes the district to disclose the fact that the student has an infectious disease, such as the student's HIV status, it is recommended that any decision to inform staff should be made by the Superintendent or designee, the student, and his/her family, in consultation with district legal counsel.

Agenda Item: C-1 August 9, 2012

Page 2 of 2 Fiscal Implication None. Currently, wearing gloves is standard practice for all body fluid or blood exposure activities. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education receive for second reading and adopt Board Policy: BP 5141.22, Infectious Diseases.

2ND READING – PROPOSED REVISION

Students BP 5141.22(a) INFECTIOUS DISEASES The Governing Board desires to protect students from risks posed by exposure to infectious diseases while providing an appropriate education for all students. The Board recognizes that prevention and education are the most effective means of limiting the spread of infectious diseases. Infectious Disease Prevention The Superintendent or designee shall collaborate with parents/guardians and local health agencies and organizations to develop a comprehensive approach to disease prevention that promotes preventative measures and education of students and staff. (cf. 1020 - Youth Services) (cf. 3516 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan) (cf. 5141.21 - Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions) (cf. 5141.3 - Health Examinations) (cf. 5141.31 - Immunizations) (cf. 5141.32 - Health Screening for School Entry) The Superintendent or designee shall regularly review resources available from health experts to ensure that district programs are based on the most up-to-date information. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district's comprehensive health education program provides information about the prevention of infectious diseases, including the nature of bloodborne pathogens and their transmission, as well as information to help prevent the spread of contagious diseases, such as a pandemic influenza. He/she shall also ensure that each school has sufficient infection prevention supplies that are easily accessible to staff. (cf. 6142.1 - Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction) (cf. 6142.8 - Comprehensive Health Education) Universal Precautions Students and staff shall observe universal precautions in order to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. (cf. 4119.42/4219.42/4319.42 - Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens) (cf. 4119.43/4219.43/4319.43 - Universal Precautions) The Superintendent or designee shall inform students of the precautions to be used in cases of exposure to blood or other body fluids through injury, accident, or classroom instruction. (cf. 5141 - Health Care and Emergencies) (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition)


BP 5141.22(b) INFECTIOUS DISEASES (continued) The Superintendent or designee shall exclude students only in accordance with law, Board policy, and administrative regulation. Because bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are not casually transmitted, the presence of infectious conditions of this type is not, by itself, sufficient reason to exclude students from attending school. (cf. 5112.2 - Exclusions from Attendance) (cf. 6164.6 - Identification and Education Under Section 504) Parents/guardians are encouraged to inform the Superintendent or designee if their child has an infectious disease so that school staff may work cooperatively with the student's parents/guardians to minimize the child's exposure to other diseases in the school setting. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that student confidentiality rights are strictly observed in accordance with law. (cf. 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 - Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information) (cf. 5022 - Student and Family Privacy Rights) (cf. 5125 - Student Records) Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE 48210-48216 Persons excluded 49073-49079 Privacy of pupil records 49403 Cooperation in control of communicable disease and immunization of pupils 49405 Smallpox control 49406 Examination for tuberculosis (employees) 49408 Information of use in emergencies 49602 Confidentiality of student information 51202 Instruction in personal and public health and safety CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION Article 1, Section 1 Right to Privacy CIVIL CODE 56-56.37 Confidentiality of Medical Information Act 1798-1798.76 Information Practices Act HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 120230 Exclusion for communicable disease 120325-120380 Immunization against communicable diseases 120875-120895 AIDS information 120975-121022 Mandated blood testing and confidentiality to protect public health 121475-121520 Tuberculosis tests for pupils CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 8 5193 California bloodborne pathogens standard CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 17 2500-2511 Communicable disease reporting requirements


BP 5141.22(c) INFECTIOUS DISEASES (continued) Legal Reference: (continued)

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 1232g Family Educational and Privacy Rights Act 1400-1482 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29 794 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 45 164.500-164.534 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) COURT DECISIONS Thomas v. Atascadero Unified School District, (1987) 662 F.Supp. 376

Management Resources:

CSBA PUBLICATIONS Saving Lives: AIDS Issues for California Schools 1994, rev. 2006 Avian Influenza, Governance and Policy Services Fact Sheet, April 2006 WEB SITES California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov California Department of Public Health:http://www.cdph.ca.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov Contra Costa County Office of Education, Pandemic Flu Resources:

http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/about/flu/resources_flu_action_kit U.S. Government Pandemic Flu Information: http://www.pandemicflu.gov CSBA: http://www.csba.org

Policy MURRIETA VALLEY USD adopted: May 9, 1990 Murrieta, California revised: ____________

http://www.cde.ca.gov/

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/

http://www.cdc.gov/

http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/about/flu/resources_flu_action_kit

Students BP 5141.22(a) INFECTIOUS DISEASES Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Decisions regarding the admission, exclusion or alternative placement regarding students with HIV Infection AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and Hepatitis shall be made on a case by case basis based on the findings of a district review panel. When requested to do so by the student's parent/guardian, the district will permit students with any of the diseases specified above to attend regular classes contingent upon an evaluation of the request by a district review panel in accordance with district regulations except as otherwise provided by law. Persons whose input may be considered in the evaluation process include the student's physician, a physician selected by the district, County Health Department officials, and other personnel as considered appropriate by the district. At the conclusion of the evaluation process, the Governing Board may decide to:

1. Exclude the child, with periodic reviews, and provide home teacher. 2. Admit the child to the classroom.

A child not placed in the regular instructional program shall be provided with home instruction in all cases where such instruction would be of benefit to the child. The Superintendent shall ensure that there will be no release of information regarding students with AIDS in violation of district policy governing the confidentiality of student records. In all instances confidential information shall not be released without written parental consent. The Board believes it has a responsibility to fully investigate the consequences of admitting/excluding a student with AIDS and, as new facts become known, shall reexamine the above policy position. The Superintendent shall develop regulations regarding appropriate hygienic measures and procedures which should be taken to reduce the risk from exposure to known and unknown sources of the AIDS virus, and curriculum and other materials designed to instruct and inform students, district employees and the public regarding AIDS.

BP 5141.22(b) INFECTIOUS DISEASES (continued) Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE 48210-48214 Persons excluded 48221 Physical or mental condition 49403 Cooperation in control of communicable disease and immunization of students 49405 Smallpox control 49406 Examination for tuberculosis 49408 Information of use in emergencies 49076 Access to records by persons without written consent or under judicial order HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 199.30-199.40 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome research confidentiality act 3118 re exclusion for communicable disease 3380-3390 Immunization against communicable diseases 3400 et seq. Tuberculosis tests for pupils

Policy MURRIETA VALLEY USD adopted: May 9, 1990 Murrieta, California

Second Reading and Approval of proposed Revision to Administrative Regulation: AR 5141.22, Infectious Diseases Action: X Agenda Item: C-2 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 4 Pages Prepared by: Guy Romero, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

Cathy Owens, R.N., Lead School Nurse Background Information Current Administrative Regulations for Infectious Diseases address appropriate training and information required to ensure reduced risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens and the proper use of gloves. Suggested changes are not substantive in nature, but rather for clarification purposes and to include wearing gloves any time there is a potential for body or blood exposure. Additionally, the solution suggested for cleanup of spills (1:10 bleach solution) was changed to reflect using a ‘District-approved disinfectant solution,’ as a bleach solution may not always be safe or the recommended solution. Deleting the use of ‘warm’ water was also done as there may not always be warm water available (or paper towels-if air dryers are installed), but the important issue is to wash your hands with soap and water and dry them thoroughly. A first reading was held at the June 21, 2012 Regular Board Meeting. Educational Implication Appropriate hand washing and using proper clean up solution in the classroom or other areas will ensure that students and staff are at reduced risk for disease transmission. Fiscal Implication Possible savings since warm water will not be required and using District-approved disinfectant solutions may save carpet or other material that could be damaged from a 1:10 bleach solution. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education receive for second reading and approve Board Policy: AR 5141.22, Infectious Diseases.

2nd READING – PROPOSED REVISION

Students AR 5141.22(a) INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION The Governing Board recognizes its shared responsibility with the home and the community to promote appropriate disease prevention procedures in the handling and the cleaning up of blood and body fluids. Due to the fact that asymptomatic carriers of infectious disease may go undetected, it Is especially important that training and information on infectious disease prevention techniques be provided regardless of whether a student or adult is known to have contracted a specific disease. All students and employees shall be provided appropriate periodic instruction in basic procedures recommended by the State Department of Education and other public health agencies and associations. (cf. 4119.41 - Infectious Disease (Employee)) (cf. 4119.42 - Infectious Disease Education) (cf. 5141.31 - Immunization (cf. 6141.2 - Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs) (cf. 6142.2 - AIDS Instruction) Science Laboratory Instruction Students involved in science laboratory experiences shall be protected from contamination from body fluids of other persons and from contaminated instruments. Whenever possible, laboratory experiences involving body fluids will be conducted by way of teacher demonstrations rather than by student participation. (cf. 5142 - Laboratory Safety) Injuries and Accidents Whenever exposed to blood or other body fluids through injury or accident, students and staff should follow the latest medical protocol for disinfecting procedures. Protocol for hand washing specifies removal of jewelry, using liquid soap, warm running water for washing and rinsing hands, and drying hands well. with paper towels which are immediately discarded.


AR 5141.22(b) INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION (continued) Nonsterile disposable gloves should be worn (particularly persons with chapped or cracked skin, eczema, sores, cuts or wounds) whenever when handling blood (such as providing care for nosebleeds, bleeding gums, cuts or wounds); blood-soiled items (such as menstrual pads, bandages or clothing); or secretions (particularly from open sores); as well as surfaces, materials and objects exposed to them. Gloves should be worn when changing diapers or handling vomitus, urine or feces. for a student infected with AIDS. Disinfectant (a 1 in 10 solution of chlorine bleach in water A District-approved disinfectant solution should be employed in cleanup. Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE 49403 Cooperation in control of communicable disease and immunization of pupils CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 17 2500-2508 Communicable disease reporting requirements

Regulation MURRIETA VALLEY USD approved: May 9, 1990 Murrieta, California revised: March 11, 2010 revised: _____________


E 5141.22(a)

PRECAUTIONS FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION

Hand washing is the single most important technique for preventing the spread of disease. Liquid soap is preferable to bar soap. Hands should be washed thoroughly for 15 to 30 seconds with soap and warm running water, rinsed under running water, and thoroughly dried with paper towels:

1. Before eating, drinking or feeding;

2. Before handling food, clean utensils or kitchen equipment;

3. Before and after using the toilet or diapering;

4. After accidental contact with body secretions such as blood, urine, feces, mucus, saliva or drainage from wounds, or with soiled garments, equipment, diapers or menstrual pads;

5. After removing gloves. Non-sterile disposable gloves should be worn when handling blood (such as providing care for nosebleeds, bleeding gums, cuts or wounds); blood-soiled items (such as menstrual pads, bandages or clothing); secretions (particularly from open sores or wounds); vomit, urine or feces; as well as surfaces, materials, and objects exposed to them. Gowns or smocks should be worn if soiling of clothing by body fluids, secretions or excretions is anticipated. Hands should be washed thoroughly after removing gowns or gloves. Personnel and students with open skin lesions (such as chapped or broken skin, eczema, sores, cuts or wounds) should particularly avoid contact with blood, blood-soiled items, or secretions, and should cover their lesions with occlusive dressings or gloves when possible. Extraordinary care should be taken to prevent accidental wounds from potentially contaminated sharp instruments such as needles, scissors, or knives. Food and drinks should not be shared. Separate eating utensils, glasses and cups should be used.


E 5141.22(b)

PRECAUTIONS FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION

(continued) Sanitary conditions should be maintained throughout the facility, with established routines for frequently cleaning floors, sinks, faucets, table tops, door knobs, etc. Surfaces contaminated with body secretions should be washed with soap and water and disinfected promptly with a District approved disinfectant solution. freshly prepared solution of bleach (ten parts water to one part bleach). Disposable towels should be used whenever possible and mops should be rinsed in the bleach solution. District approved disinfectant solution. Articles and clothing soiled with blood, vomit, feces, urine or other body discharges should be placed in leak proof plastic bags for proper disposal or washing. Exhibit approved: May 9, 1990 revised: March 11, 2010 revised: ____________

Williams Settlement Summary Report Action: Agenda Item: C-3 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: X Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Guy Romero, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Background Information Each school year California school districts complete quarterly reports to respective County Offices of Education regarding any William’s complaints and resolutions that may have been filed with the district. Districts must now include quarterly reports as an information item in Board agendas which summarize data if complaints occur and include the nature and resolution of all complaints within the reported quarter. There were no complaints filed for the fourth quarter of the 2011-2012 school year. Educational Implications This information item will be included as information items on a quarterly basis. Financial Implications There are no financial implications with this complaint. Recommendation This is an information item only.

Revised Instructional Minutes for the 2012/2013 School Year Action: Agenda Item: C-4 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: X Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 41 Pages Prepared by: Guy Romero, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Background Information Each school year principals create school-site instructional bell schedules that meet Education Code requirements with regard to minimum days and instructional minutes. Attached are the revised individual instructional minute totals for the 2012/2013 school year. These reflect the new schedules for transitional kindergarten classes. Educational Implications Instructional minute bell schedules have been designed to provide optimal instructional time for all district students. For equity reasons, all schools have identical instructional minute totals for each grade span. Financial Implications Instructional minutes must meet Education Code requirements for full state funding. All schedules have been reviewed by Educational Services. A secondary review will be completed by Business Services. District auditors will also review school bell schedules for compliance with Education Code requirements. Recommendation This is an information item only.

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Alta Murrieta Elementary School

INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: Kindergarten Regular Day Information Kindergarten

Early Late Hours 8:25 – 12:00 11:15 – 2:50 Break (minutes per day) 30 30 Lunch (minutes per day) Total Inst. Min. 205 205 Times Total # Regular Days 141 141 Subtotal – Minutes 28905 28905 Early Release Day Information Kindergarten

Early Late Hours 8:25 – 11:40 10:35 – 1:50 Break 30 30 Lunch Total Inst. Min. 185 185 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 27 Subtotal – Minutes 4995 4995 Minimum Day Information Kindergarten

Early Late Hours 8:25-11:40 8:25 – 11:40 Break 20 20 Total Inst. Min. 195 195 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1365 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/35265 Minimum required: (36000/180) x 175 = 35000

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INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: GRADES 1-3 Regular Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:50 – 3:00 Break (minutes per day) 20 Lunch (minutes per day) 45 Total Inst. Min. 305 Times Total # Regular Days 141 Subtotal – Minutes 43005 Early Release Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:45 – 2:00 Break 20 Lunch 45 Total Inst. Min. 250 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 6750 Minimum Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:45 – 1:05 Break 20 Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1680 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/51435 Minimum required: (50400/180) x 175 = 49000

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INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: GRADES 4-5 Regular Day Information Grades 4-5 Hours 8:45 – 3:00 Break (minutes per day) 20 Lunch (minutes per day) 40 Total Inst. Min. 315 Times Total # Regular Days 141 Subtotal – Minutes 44415

Early Release Day Information Grades 4-5 Hours 8:45 – 2:00 Break 20 Lunch 40 Total Inst. Min. 255 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 6885 Minimum Day Information Grades 4-5 Hours 8:45 – 1:05 Break 20 Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1680 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/52980 Minimum required: (54000/180) x 175 =52,500

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Antelope Hills Elementary School


Early Late Hours 8:30 – 12:05 11:10 – 2:45 Break (minutes per day) 20 + 10 20 + 10 Lunch (minutes per day) Total Inst. Min. 205 205 Times Total # Regular Days 141 141 Subtotal – Minutes 28905 28905 Early Release Day Information Kindergarten

Early Late

Hours 8:30 – 11:45 10:35 – 1:50 Break 20 + 10 20 + 10 Lunch Total Inst. Min. 185 185 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 27 Subtotal – Minutes 4995 4995 Minimum Day Information Kindergarten

Early Late

Hours 8:30 – 11:45 8:30 – 11:45 Break Total Inst. Min. 195 195 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1365 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/35265 Minimum required: (36000/180) x 175 = 35000

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INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: GRADES 1-3 Regular Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:30 – 2:45 Break (minutes per day) 20 + 10 Lunch (minutes per day) 40 Total Inst. Min. 305 Times Total # Regular Days 141 Subtotal – Minutes 43005 Early Release Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:30 – 1:40 Break 20 Lunch 40 Total Inst. Min. 250 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 6750 Minimum Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:30 – 12:45 Break 15 Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1680 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/51435 Minimum required: (50400/180) x 175 = 49000

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INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: GRADES 1-3 Regular Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:30 – 2:45 Break - 2 (minutes per day) 30 Lunch (minutes per day) 40 Total Inst. Min. 305 Times Total # Regular Days 141 Subtotal – Minutes 43005 Early Release Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:30 – 1:45 Break - 2 25 Lunch 40 Total Inst. Min. 250 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 6750 Minimum Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:30 – 12:50 Break - 1 20 Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1680 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/51435 Minimum required: (50400/180) x 175 = 49000

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Buchanan Elementary School


Early Late Hours 8:20 – 11:45 10:40 – 2:25 Break (minutes per day) 20 20 Lunch (minutes per day) 20 Total Inst. Min. 205 205 Times Total # Regular Days 141 141 Subtotal – Minutes 28905 28905 Early Release Day Information Kindergarten

Early Late Hours 8:20 – 11:25 10:10 – 1:35 Break 20 20 Lunch 20 Total Inst. Min. 185 185 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 27 Subtotal – Minutes 4995 4995 Minimum Day Information Kindergarten


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INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: GRADES 1-3 Regular Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:25 – 2:35 Break (minutes per day) 20 Lunch (minutes per day) 45 Total Inst. Min. 305 Times Total # Regular Days 141 Subtotal – Minutes 43005 Early Release Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:25 – 1:40 Break 20 Lunch 45 Total Inst. Min. 250 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 6750 Minimum Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:25 – 12.45 Break 20 Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1680 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/51435 Minimum required: (50400/180) x 175 = 49000

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Cole Canyon Elementary School


Early Late Hours 8:30 – 12:05 11:10 – 2:45 Break (minutes per day) 20+10 20+10 Lunch (minutes per day) Total Inst. Min. 205 205 Times Total # Regular Days 141 141 Subtotal – Minutes 28905 28905 Early Release Day Information Kindergarten



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INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: GRADES 1-3 Regular Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:35 – 2:50 Break (minutes per day) 20, 5 Lunch (minutes per day) 40 Total Inst. Min. 305 Times Total # Regular Days 141 Subtotal – Minutes 43005 Early Release Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:35 – 1:50 Break 20 Lunch 45 Total Inst. Min. 250 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 6750 Minimum Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:35 – 12:55 Break 20 Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1680 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/51435 Minimum required: (50400/180) x 175 = 49000

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Lisa J. Mails Elementary School


Early Late Hours 8:20 – 11:45 11:00 – 2:25 Break (minutes per day) 10 10 Lunch (minutes per day) 0 0 Total Inst. Min. 205 205 Times Total # Regular Days 141 141 Subtotal – Minutes 28905 28905 Early Release Day Information Kindergarten

Early Late Hours 8:20 – 11:25 10:25 – 1:30 Break 10 10 Lunch 0 0 Total Inst. Min. 185 185 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 27 Subtotal – Minutes 4860 4860 Minimum Day Information Kindergarten

Early Late Hours 8:20-11:20 8:20 – 11:20 Break 10 10 Lunch 0 0 Total Inst. Min. 180 180 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1260 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/35025 Minimum required: (36000/180) x 175 = 35000

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INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: Grades 1-3 Regular Day Information Grades 1 - 3 Hours 8:20 – 2:35 Break (minutes per day) 30 Lunch (minutes per day) 40 Total Inst. Min. 305 Times Total # Regular Days 141 Subtotal – Minutes 43005 Early Release Day Information Grades 1 - 3 Hours 8:20 – 1:35 Break 20 Lunch 40 Total Inst. Min. 255 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 6885 Minimum Day Information Grades 1 - 3 Hours 8:20 – 12:40 Break 20 Lunch 0 Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1680 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/51435 Minimum required: (50400/180) x 175 = 49000

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INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: Grades 4-5 Regular Day Information Grades 4 - 5 Hours 8:20 – 2:35 Break (minutes per day) 20 Lunch (minutes per day) 40 Total Inst. Min. 315 Times Total # Regular Days 141 Subtotal – Minutes 44415 Early Release Day Information Grades 4 - 5 Hours 8:20 – 1:35 Break 20 Lunch 40 Total Inst. Min. 255 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 6885 Minimum Day Information Grades 4 - 5 Hours 8:20 – 12:40 Break 20 Lunch 0 Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1680 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/52980 Minimum required: (54000/180) x 175 = 52500

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Monte Vista Elementary School


Early Late Hours 8:25 – 11:50 10:45 – 2:30 Break (minutes per day) 20 20 Lunch (minutes per day) 20 Total Inst. Min. 205 205 Times Total # Regular Days 141 141 Subtotal – Minutes 28905 28905 Early Release Day Information Kindergarten



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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Rail Ranch Elementary School


Early Late Hours 8:30 – 11:55 10:55 – 2:40 Break (minutes per day) 20 20 Lunch (minutes per day) (20) Total Inst. Min. 205 205 Times Total # Regular Days 141 141 Subtotal – Minutes 28905 28905 Early Release Day Information Kindergarten



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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Tovashal Elementary School


Early Late Hours 8:20 – 11:55 10:55 – 2:30 Break (minutes per day) 20 20 Lunch (minutes per day) (10) (10) Total Inst. Min. 205 205 Times Total # Regular Days 141 141 Subtotal – Minutes 28905 28905 Early Release Day Information Kindergarten

Early Late Hours 8:20 – 11:35 10:20 – 1:35 Break 20 20 Lunch (10) (10) Total Inst. Min. 180 180 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 27 Subtotal – Minutes 4995 4995 Minimum Day Information Kindergarten

Early Late Hours 8:20-11:45 8:20 – 11:45 Break 20 20 (10) (10) Total Inst. Min. 195 195 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1365 1365 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/35265 Minimum required: (36000/180) x 175 = 35000

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INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: GRADES 1-3 Regular Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:20 – 2:30 Break (minutes per day) [30 (20 + 10)] Lunch (minutes per day) (35) Total Inst. Min. 305 Times Total # Regular Days 141 Subtotal – Minutes 43005 Early Release Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:20 – 1:25 Break (20) Lunch (35) Total Inst. Min. 250 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 6750 Minimum Day Information Grades 1-3 Hours 8:20-12:40 Break (20) Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1680 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/51435 Minimum required: (50400/180) x 175 = 49000

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INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013: GRADES 4-5 Regular Day Information Grades 4-5 Hours 8:20 – 2:30 Break (minutes per day) (20) Lunch (minutes per day) (35) Total Inst. Min. 315 Times Total # Regular Days 141 Subtotal – Minutes 44415 Early Release Information Grades 4-5 Hours 8:20 – 1:30 Break (20) Lunch (35) Total Inst. Min. 255 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 6885 Minimum Day Information Grades 4-5 Hours 8:20-12:40 Break (20) Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 7 Subtotal – Minutes 1680 Annual Total Instructional Days/Minutes 175/52980 Minimum required: (54000/180) x 175 =52,500

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Dorothy McElhinney Middle School

INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013 Regular Day Information Grades Hours 9:05 a.m. – 3:14 p.m. Break (minutes per day) GR6 13; GR7/8 10 Lunch (minutes per day) GR6 36; GR7/8 31 Total Inst. Min. 320 Times Total # Regular Days 139 Subtotal – Minutes 44,480 Early Release and Minimum Day Information All Grades Hours 9:05 a.m. – 1:55 p.m. Break 15 Lunch 35 Total Inst. Min. 245 Times Total # Minimum Days 36 Subtotal – Minutes 8,640 Total number of days: 175 Annual Total Instructional Minutes 53,120 Minimum required: (54000/180) x 175 = 52,500

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Shivela Middle School

INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013 Regular Day Information All Grades Hours 9:00 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. Break (minutes per day) 16 Lunch (minutes per day) 30 (first lunch) 34 (Second lunch) Total Inst. Min. 320 Times Total # Regular Days 139 Subtotal – Minutes 44,480 Early Release and Minimum Day Information All Grades Hours 9:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. Break 16 Lunch 30 (first lunch) 34 (Second lunch) Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 36 Subtotal – Minutes 8,640 Total number of days: 175 Annual Total Instructional Minutes 53,120 Minimum required: (54000/180) x 175 = 52,500

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Thompson Middle School

INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013 Regular Day Information All Grades Hours 9:00 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. Break (minutes per day) 16 Lunch (minutes per day) 34 Total Inst. Min. 320 Times Total # Regular Days 139 Subtotal – Minutes 44,480 Early Release and Minimum Day Information All Grades Hours 9:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. Break 16 Lunch 34 Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 36 Subtotal – Minutes 8,640 Total number of days: 175 Annual Total Instructional Minutes 53,120 Minimum required: (54000/180) x 175 = 52,500

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Warm Springs Middle School

INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013 Regular Day Information All Grades Hours 9:00 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. Break (minutes per day) 15 Lunch (minutes per day) 35 Total Inst. Min. 320 Times Total # Regular Days 139 Subtotal – Minutes 44,480 Early Release and Minimum Day Information All Grades Hours 9:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. Break 15 Lunch 35 Total Inst. Min. 240 Times Total # Minimum Days 36 Subtotal – Minutes 8,640 Total number of days: 175 Annual Total Instructional Minutes 53,120 Minimum required: (54000/180) x 175 = 52,500

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Murrieta Mesa High School

INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013 Regular Day Information All Grades Hours 7:45 am – 2:45 pm. Break (minutes per day) 10 Lunch (minutes per day) 30 Total Inst. Min. 380 Times Total # Regular Days 142 Subtotal – Minutes 53960 Late Start Information All Grades Hours 8:45 am – 2:45 pm Break 10 Lunch 30 Total Inst. Min. 320 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 8640 Minimum Day Information All Grades Hours 7:45 am – 11:55 pm Break 20 Total Inst. Min. 245 Times Total # Minimum Days 6 Subtotal – Minutes 1,470 Total number of days: 175 Annual Total Instructional Minutes 64070 Minimum required: (64800/180) x 175 =63,000

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Murrieta Valley High School

INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013 Regular Day Information All Grades Hours 7:30 am – 2:30 pm. Break (minutes per day) 10 Lunch (minutes per day) 30 Total Inst. Min. 380 Times Total # Regular Days 142 Subtotal – Minutes 53960 Late Start Information All Grades Hours 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Break 10 Lunch 30 Total Inst. Min. 320 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 8640 Minimum Day Information All Grades Hours 7:30 am – 11:45 pm Break 10 Total Inst. Min. 245 Times Total # Minimum Days 6 Subtotal – Minutes 1470 Total number of days: 175 Annual Total Instructional Minutes 64070 Minimum required: (64800/180) x 175 =63,000

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Vista Murrieta High School

INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013 Regular Day Information All Grades Hours 7:30 am – 2:30 pm. Break (minutes per day) 10 Lunch (minutes per day) 30 Total Inst. Min. 380 Times Total # Regular Days 142 Subtotal – Minutes 53960 Late Start Information All Grades Hours 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Break 10 Lunch 30 Total Inst. Min. 320 Times Total # Minimum Days 27 Subtotal – Minutes 8640 Minimum Day Information All Grades Hours 7:30 am – 11:55 pm Break 20 Total Inst. Min. 245 Times Total # Minimum Days 6 Subtotal – Minutes 1470 Total number of days: 175 Annual Total Instructional Minutes 64070 Minimum required: (64800/180) x 175 =63,000

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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Creekside High School

INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 2012-2013 Regular Day Information All Grades Hours 7:30 am – 1:00 pm. Break (minutes per day) 0 Lunch (minutes per day) 18 Total Inst. Min. 307 Times Total # Regular Days 169 Subtotal – Minutes 51883

Late Start Information All Grades Hours 7:30 am –11:48 pm Break 16 Lunch NA Total Inst. Min. 237 Times Total # Minimum Days 6 Subtotal – Minutes 1422

Annual Total Days/Instructional Minutes

175/53305

First Reading of proposed Revision to Administrative Regulation: AR 6200, Adult Education Action: Agenda Item: C-5 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: X Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 7 Pages Prepared by: Guy Romero, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Tom Petrich, Coordinator, Murrieta Valley Adult School and

Community Education Background Information The California Education Code (EC) establishes a minimum set of requirements for graduation from California high schools. The requirements should be viewed as minimums and support regulations established by local governing boards. A second reading is scheduled for the September 13, 2012 Regular Board Meeting. Educational Implications The purpose of the changes is to update the Murrieta Valley Adult School graduation requirements to reflect the move towards 21st Century Learning. Financial Implications There is no financial implication with this Administrative Regulation. Recommendation This is a first reading only.

1st READING – PROPOSED REVISION Instruction AR 6200(a) ADULT EDUCATION All adult education programs, courses and classes and their enrollment period shall be listed in the District’s catalog of adult education classes provided to the public. (Education Code 52523) Enrollment Adults shall have first priority for enrollment in any adult education class, provided they enroll during the regular enrollment period. (Education code 52523) For purposes of these programs, “adults” include persons age 18 or older or other persons not concurrently enrolled in a regular high school program. (Education Code 52610) Students possessing or seeking an F-1 visa designation shall not be enrolled in District adult school programs. Students currently enrolled with an F-1 visa designation shall continue to be eligible for enrollment in District adult schools until their visas expire or until they leave the United States. (8 USC 1184) (cf. 5111.2 - Nonresident Foreign Students) Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students High school students shall be permitted to enroll in an adult education program, course or class for sound educational purposes. Such classes shall supplement and not supplant the regular high school curriculum. Sound educational purposes include, but are not limited to, the following: (Education Code 52523) 1. The adult education program, course or class is not offered in the regular high

school curriculum. 2. The student needs the adult education program, course or class in order to make up

deficient credits for graduation from high school. 3. The adult education program, course or class allows the student to gain vocational

and technical skills beyond that provided by the regular high school’s vocational and technical education program.

(cf. 6178 - Vocational Education) 4. The adult education program, course or class supplements and enriches the high

school student’s educational experience.

1st READING – PROPOSED REVISION

AR 6200(b) ADULT EDUCATION (continued) High school students are expected to enroll in regular high school classes before seeking admission to any similar classes offered in the adult education program. A failed course, however, may be repeated through adult education.

Before enrolling in an adult education class, the high school student shall complete a counseling session that includes his/her parent/guardian and a certificated representative of the high school. The certificated high school representative shall ensure that the student’s school record includes written documentation of the meeting including the following statements: (Education Code 52500.1) 1. That the student is enrolling voluntarily in the adult education class 2. That this enrollment will enhance the student’s progress toward meeting educational

requirements for high school graduation. The above statement shall be signed by the student, the parent/guardian and the certificated high school representative. (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) Courses A proposed adult education class shall have an educational purpose and meet the following criteria required for approval by the California Department of Education: 1. The class shall be located in a facility which clearly identifies the class as being

open to the general public, with the exception of apprenticeship training classes, classes designed to serve the needs of disabled adults, classes in state hospitals and classes in jails and prisons. (Education Code 52517, 52570)

(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) 2. Class time shall be devoted to instruction. 3. Course content shall be educational and intended to teach a skill or knowledge

unrelated to repetitive practices. 4. The course title shall clearly indicate its educational nature. Adult education classes or courses shall offer instruction in one or more of the following categories: (Education Code 41976) 1. Parenting, including parent cooperative preschools, classes in child growth and

development, and parent-child relationships


AR 6200(c) ADULT EDUCATION (continued) 2. Elementary and secondary basic skills and other courses and classes required for

the high school diploma 3. English as a second language (ESL) 4. Programs for immigrants eligible for educational services in citizenship, English as a

second language, and workforce preparation classes in the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing, mathematics, decision making and problem solving, and other classes required for preparation to participate in job-specific technical training

5. Programs for substantially disabled persons 6. Short-term vocational programs with high employment potential 7. Programs for older adults 8. Programs for apprentices 9. Home economics 10. Health and safety education Classes for adults may be offered any day or evening, including weekends, for such length of time during the school year as determined by the Governing Board. (Education Code 52505, 52513) Community Service Classes As part of the adult education program, the Board may establish and maintain community service classes to provide instruction that contributes to the physical, mental, moral, economic or civil development of any persons who may wish to enroll. (Education Code 51810) Certificates of skill or accomplishment may be provided upon the satisfactory completion of community service classes. (Education Code 51813) Independent Study The Superintendent or designee may make independent study available as an


AR 6200(d) ADULT EDUCATION (continued) instructional strategy for students enrolled in adult education as appropriate to meet their individual needs. (cf. 6158 - Independent Study) Participation in independent study shall be voluntary. (Education Code 51747) For students 21 years of age or older, or students 19 years of age or older who have not been continuously enrolled in school since their 18th birthday, any course taken through independent study must be a course listed in Education Code 51225.3 or otherwise required by the Board as a prerequisite to receiving a diploma for high school graduation. (Education Code 46300.4) (cf. 6143 - Courses of Study) Fees The District may charge adult students a registration fee for each adult education class with the following exceptions: 1. No fee shall be charged for a class for which high school credit is granted if the

class is taken by an individual who does not hold a high school diploma. (Education Code 52612)

2. No charge shall be made for a class in an elementary subject or a class in English

citizenship for foreigners unless the student is a nonimmigrant alien with an F-1 visa status. Any nonimmigrants enrolled in these classes shall be charged a fee to cover the full cost of the instruction, not to exceed actual costs. The fee shall be adopted by the Board at a regular meeting at least 90 days before the beginning of the class for which the fee is charged. (Education Code 52612, 52613)

Except for those fees required by law, at the recommendation of the Superintendent or designee, the payment of fees may be waived in cases of unusual hardship. The Board may fix a charge, not to exceed costs, for books furnished to adult education students. In some cases books may be obtained from the District at cost or may be obtained on loan with the payment of a refundable deposit. In addition, materials purchased from the incidental expense account may be sold to adult school students for use in their classes. (Education Code 52615, 60410) (cf. 3260 - Fees and Charges)


AR 6200(e) ADULT EDUCATION (continued) Graduation Requirements A certificate of completion of the eighth grade shall be awarded through the adult school upon successful completion of the following: 1. At least one term in the adult elementary program which includes reading, writing,

arithmetic, spelling, current events, geography, California and U.S. history, civics and natural science.

2. Overall eighth-grade placement on a recognized standard achievement test. 3. Successful passage of a District test in U.S. history and Constitution. Adult education students who fulfill the District’s graduation requirements shall receive a Diploma of high school graduation. (cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements/Standards of Proficiency)


E 6200(a) AR 6200(f)

MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

ADULT EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To earn an adult education high school diploma from the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, a student must: Beginning in August 2013, the Murrieta Valley Unified School District requirements for an adult education diploma are:

1. Successfully complete a minimum of 190 semester credits. 2. Successfully complete the specific requirements as indicated below:

a. ENGLISH 40 Semester Credits b. MATHEMATICS 20 30 Semester Credits

(Including a course that includes standards to the rigor of Algebra I or higher)

c. SCIENCE 20 Semester Credits (Physical Science) (10 Semester Credits) (Life Science) (10 Semester Credits) d. SOCIAL SCIENCE 30 Semester Credits (World History/Culture/Geography) (10 Semester Credits) (U.S. History/Geography) (10 Semester Credits) (Government/Civics/Economics) (10 Semester Credits) e. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 10 Semester Credits OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION e. ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK 20 Semester Credits

ABOVE OR FROM VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

g.f. ELECTIVES (INCLUDING COURSE-WORK 50 Semester Credits CREDITED FROM MILITARY SERVICE, WORK EXPERIENCE)

3. Earn a minimum of 10 residential credits in the area of life skills prior to being awarded an

adult education high school diploma. SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 10 Semester Credits

4. Demonstrate competency in writing, mathematics, and reading according to District competency tests. by passing the California High School Exit Exam in Mathematics and Language Arts.

Regulation MURRIETA VALLEY USD approved: March 24, 1994 Murrieta, California revised: October 10, 1996 revised: May 8, 2003 revised: _______________


E 6200(b)

MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

ADULT EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (GED) The following requirements must be met in order to obtain a GED high school diploma: 1. Complete the examination with standards scores of 40 or more on the GED test 2. Complete the examination with an average of 45 on all five on all GED tests 3. Complete the 10 residence credits requirement 4. Successfully complete the specific requirements as indicated below:

a. Government 5 credits b. Economics 5 credits c. U.S. History A 5 credits d. U.S. History B 5 credits e. Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 credits* *May be obtained at a Junior College

5. Demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and mathematics on Murrieta

Valley Unified School District’s competency tests

Regulation MURRIETA VALLEY USD approved: March 24, 1994 Murrieta, California revised: October 10, 1996 revised: May 8, 2003 revised:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Progress Report for Murrieta Valley High School Action: Agenda Item: C-6 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: X Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 19 Pages Prepared by: Guy Romero, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

Renate Jefferson, Principal, Murrieta Valley High School Background Information In 2009, Murrieta Valley High School received a six year accreditation term from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and are required to send a third year progress report. The report summarizes the attention the school has given to the school-wide critical areas for follow-up and any new developments at the school since the last visit. As part of the review, the Board of Education is required to also have access to and review the WASC Progress Report. Attached is the complete report summarizing progress and new developments at Murrieta Valley High School. Ms. Jefferson will be present to answer questions. Educational Implication Accreditation is a term that originally meant trustworthiness in its middle French, Old Italian usage. The original purpose of accreditation in the United States was designed to encourage the standardization of secondary school programs, primarily to ensure for the benefit of colleges and universities that graduating students had mastered a particular body of knowledge. However, today the process developed by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), involves a dual purpose that continues the expectation that schools must be worthy of the trust placed in them to provide high quality learning opportunities, but with the added requirement that they clearly demonstrate that they are about the critical business of continual self-improvement. Fiscal Implication There are no fiscal implications with this WASC report. Recommendation This is an information item only.

WASC THIRD YEAR PROGRESS REPORT

MURRIETA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

MAY 15, 2012

Significant Developments at Murrieta Valley High School

1. Opening of a third High School In 2009, Murrieta Mesa High School was built just two miles from Murrieta Valley High School on the other side of the 15 Freeway and the district’s boundaries were aligned. Mesa was the home school for students who lived on the East side of the 15 Freeway and went to Shivela Middle School; MVHS was the home school for students who lived West of the 15 Freeway and Thompson Middle School, next door to MVHS, became the main feeder school. In addition, the district’s leadership emphasized that as long as a high school had space, students could obtain an intradistrict transfer. The opening of the new high school reduced the MVHS population from 3100 students in 2008 to 2350 students in 2011/2012. Mesa opened with freshmen and sophomores and just had its first graduation with 350 students. The opening of the school and growth of Mesa for the past three years as they added a grade level each year, had a profound impact on MVHS staffing and loss of highly experienced and talented teachers. In several cases teachers were involuntarily transferred and it was difficult for them to leave MVHS. This was the second time MVHS experienced the loss of top staff members over a three year period as Vista Murrieta HS opened in 2003 and added a grade level each year. As a result of the Mesa opening and loss of staff, teachers who did not take an opportunity for leadership before now stepped up to leadership, took on clubs, became coaches and filled the spots as best as possible. An excellent attitude, great flexibility and love for the school and students prevailed. However, since these moves were coupled with budget cuts, MVHS could no longer offer some small classes/electives, such as AP studio art or bookkeeping and had to phase out Italian. With the reduction of counselors and administration, we had to change our team concept of 2 counselors working with one Assistant Principal as a team to lead each grade level. Counselors went to an alpha order with each of the three APs taking on one grade level and sharing 9th grade. For the 2012/2013 school year we were reduced to four counselors and each counselor will support one grade level together with an AP. The reduced student enrollment brought the benefit of increased interventions, more attention to individual

needs for support, more students having the opportunity to compete for their sport or activity such as ASB, dance, cheer, theater and students getting to know their classmates better. For the next year, we will change our schedule to have one lunch which will give students the opportunity for unified club meetings, ASB lunch activities, unified PLUS and Link Crew activities and teacher collaboration/sharing of lunch. This will further strengthen the family atmosphere and connect students to the campus. Academically, the school has continued to show API improvement and has met most growth goals (see charts).

2. Professional Learning Communities For the past two years, professional learning community (PLC) time was built into the school calendar by having two late start days each month. This allowed staff to meet in their PLC from 7:30 to 9:30 AM twice a month. The school provided staff development training for effective PLCs and the lead teachers had the opportunity to attend a two day DuFour training. The effect of PLC work has been a tighter focus on improvement of student achievement, analysis of assessments, sharing of best practices, greater norming of formative and summative assessments, professional conversations about what to do when students are not achieving, design of common lessons and projects, and conversations about scope and sequence of the respective curriculum, power standards and pacing as well as increased articulation with the feeder middle school and the other high schools. Teachers of single subjects, such as band, French, Engineering had an opportunity to meet with the teachers from the other schools. Next year, based on teacher requests, we will have a late start morning/PLC time each Monday morning for one hour. The more frequent conversations will help staff to stay on task and address issues on a timely basis. The PLCs have contributed to our steady increase in academic achievement (see charts). Each department/PLC has developed SMART goals and analyzes progress of student achievement.

3. Addition of Academic Programs: International Baccalaureate and Dual Enrollment with the Community College MSJC Two years ago, after a long application process and approval by our district to offer IB, we began to offer the International Baccalaureate program to students who were looking for an alternative to Advanced Placement. We graduated 21 seniors the first year who fulfilled all additional requirements for the IB diploma (CAS, TOK, 4000 word essay and sitting for the IB exams). 270 students took IB classes and loved the emphasis on creativity, projects, applied learning, critical thinking, collaboration, assigned readings, independent research, global focus and international mindedness in each course. The program will continue to grow; we now present IB information to 7th and 8th graders at our feeder school so that they commit in 9th grade for the Junior and

Senior IB year. 100% of the IB students were accepted to several 4 year universities and earned 30+ college credits. Our district has entered an agreement with MSJC for dual enrollment. We offer dual enrollment in College Math, Environmental Science, and Art History. Spanish and ASL will be added next year. Instructors who have a masters degree in their content area and have been approved by MSJC are teaching the classes; students are earning college credit. Through the two programs, our academic focus has been strengthened, and we have increased educational choices for students. We have also added three career programs that have been articulated with MSJC; students take the same assessments in the course at MVHS as they do on the college campus and students earn college credit. The technical classes include Drafting I and II, Multimedia and Child Development.

4. Addition of Aeries/ABI Student Reporting System of Grades/Attendance Parents and students now have the opportunity to review and monitor their children’s grades and attendance. Teachers post grades in ABI and students have instant feedback. In addition to improved web sites, parents have a greater opportunity to stay informed. Students have their own ABI account and we have pushed for students to check on their progress frequently so that they are in charge of their learning. As a result, teachers have posted grades more frequently. Both students and parents frequently ask that the teachers update ABI. Counselors have instant access to check on the student’s progress. In addition to posting progress report grades every six weeks, achievement communication has improved. The effect has been that students are more concerned about their grades. All grade levels generally meet or exceed the school wide goal of an average of 2.8 GPA on the six week progress reports. As there is no contract language that a teacher must use ABI, a few staff members still use a different grade book but do communicate progress to the students.

5. Change in graduation requirements from 250 to 230 credits/Senior Exit Interview The Murrieta School District still offers seven classes to each student daily; teachers teach 6 out of 7 classes, and we have a rotating A/B block schedule with one single 50 minute block period that meets daily. However, the graduation requirements have changed and seniors now meet graduation requirements with 230 credits instead of 250. The difference only lies in the number of electives – not in academic subjects. Our board approved the change to align our schools with neighboring districts and to facilitate an easier transfer for students. The goal was to give students more opportunity to enroll in an online course, CTE course or college course. This has contributed to students having more choices. The effect has been an increase in independent learning and students earning college credits. We also have fewer non-grads; only one student did not complete all requirements in the class of 2012 and entered summer school.

An added graduation requirement has been the completion of a senior exit interview. Students reflect on their growth during high school, development of passion and interests, review their individualized learning plans they adjusted yearly, and they develop their post high school goals, college and career choices and what led them to their decisions. Students write a reflective essay at the end of their junior year and present the project/interview to a panel in their senior year. The pilot program has shown excellent results and great presentations that students found to be of great value. The effect has been a greater focus on preparedness and a plan in place when students exit high school. The class of 2013 will be the first class with the added graduation requirement.

6. Campus Beautification Project Over the past three years and most notably last summer, MVHS has had major face lifts and the district, through tax initiatives and monies earmarked for refurbishment, has completed several large projects: The gym was retrofitted; the school was painted inside and out and major landscaping and total realignment of the quad area was completed. We now have trees, planters, wonderful seating areas, benches, conversation areas, a stage in the center of the quad, a grass area café style seating with umbrellas, new signage, perimeter landscaping and multiple other updates including new air conditioning in the gym and classrooms, new entry way with security station, removal of all portables from the parking lots and new message boards. The improvements have really lifted the spirit of the students and staff. As we were known as the “oldest high school” and needed updates in comparison to two new high schools, the MVHS really appreciated the attention to the facility. As a result of the updates, our climate and culture have changed. Everything is calmer, quieter, students have more conversations as seating invites get-togethers, activities have a central performance place, and students are very proud of their school and the compliments they have received. Solar panels in the parking lot have brought significant savings in power consumption and added bandwidth and Wi-Fi have allowed us to use more technology. The overall effect of the updates have been uplifting for the entire school community.

7. The Addition of Severely Handicapped Programs The district has brought three severely handicapped programs to MVHS – two for high school students and one for adult transition. With the many wheel chairs and additional one on one aides as well as frequent walks about campus, the programs are very visible. The result has been heartwarming. We have so many students who volunteer to work in the programs and become peer mentors to the students. They walk students, work with students, read to the students and have lunch with the students. Many are teacher assistants and are inspired to become special education teachers. Water safety trained lifeguards (students) oversee pool safety and assist the adult instructor. Others are

invited by the media crew to participate in delivering the morning news. While the handicapped students love the interactions and thrive on the peer mentorship, our general education students have the tremendous benefit of giving of themselves, volunteering for many projects and have grown in their emotional maturity. The programs have brought strong partnerships.

8. Added Interventions/Online Learning Students are now able to enroll in an online credit recovery program (Pearson Learning) and can complete the work from home or go to the library. Students also have the opportunity to come into the classroom after school and get assistance from the teacher. With decreased summer school opportunities (also delivered primarily online), the added opportunity for credit recovery or grade improvement gives students the opportunity to fulfill graduation requirements or meet a-g requirements.

9. Economic Downturn and Reduced School Budget The Murrieta area/Riverside County was deeply affected by the economic hardships and counselors saw students who were very affected by parents’ loss of jobs, homes or the lack of food at home. Added collections for food banks, clothing, warm jackets, toy drives helped. Many students had a hard time focusing in school; and the effects were lower grades, lower attendance rates and higher student turnovers as they moved to live with relatives. Our staff is very resilient and always looks for solutions to problems. With individual support and a great deal of empathy, students felt their teachers cared (senior exit survey reports 98% of students felt very connected to more than one teacher on campus) and gave them more opportunity to make up work/extend deadlines. At the site level, 5+ furlough days make it difficult for staff to teach the standards with a reduced school year; department budgets have been reduced and departments have had to cut back on supplies and resources. There have been no layoffs district wide but class sizes have increased to 33 for core subject areas and 38 in electives. Scheduling is tight and teachers have multiple preps as our size has decreased and we want to continue to offer a wide selection of electives. We are not able to replace our retired librarian but will only have one district librarian. Teachers feel the pressure of meeting the curriculum standards with reduced teaching time and fewer resources or training.

10. Examples of Celebrations

• New business program Virtual Enterprise qualified to compete nationally in New York and earned a spot in the top five programs in the Nation.

• Our Robotics team qualified for the World Championships, competed against 180+ teams from all over the world, and won the World Championship after competing with teams from Korea, Japan and China.

• The Engineering class designed and built a solar car and raced the car at a special competition in Texas.

• Band, Choir, Dance and Drama all won prestigious awards.

• Visual Arts had several winning entries in county art shows.

• Several athletic teams earned the highest GPA awards in CIF/County of Riverside.

• Mock Trial took second place in tough county rounds of competition.

• MUN and Science Olympiad grew and competed at universities.

• Our ASB won the CASL, NASC and CADA Awards

• We continue to be highly competitive in all sports in the Southwestern League and CIF.

• We are the #2 top performing school in Riverside County (API and CAHSEE)

• We support students with Peer Leaders Uniting Students, Link Crew, ASB and the Renaissance Program.

• 94% of our AVID students (we have 8 sections total) were accepted to one or more four year colleges.

• 44% of our graduates will attend a four year college and 45% will attend a two year college.

• Read 180 is our strongest intervention for struggling students; strong lexile growth promotes confidence and increased reading skills.

• MVHS was listed in the US News “Silver” High School Rankings.

Monitoring of the school wide action plan/Annual Progress Reports

The action plan is reviewed annually at the end of each semester. We ask each one of the departments how they have implemented the action plan items and lead teachers report the work that has been done in the PLCs, development of SMART goals and progress that has been made. For the third year report, all lead teachers reviewed the action plan again with their department and noted the improvement and growth that has been made in each area. Each PLC met to review the action plan and analyze the progress that has been made. We report the results, SMART goals, and the Single School Plan goals to the School Site Council, PTSA and the school board. Review of the action plans/staff discussions take place during the late start mornings during PLC time and monthly staff meetings. All staff members have participated in reviewing progressing and identifying areas that still need to be addressed. Each department provided written notes on progress; PLC meeting minutes and development of goals. Each August/September, our AP for assessment shares the student achievement data with the entire staff and we spent several meetings on September analyzing the achievement results and developing new goals based on the assessments. CST results, CAHSEE results, IB results, AP testing results, EAP readiness, Dual Enrollment grades, a-g completion and GPA are all part of

analyzing student achievements. Our focus is on reducing the students in the lower bands and closing the achievement gap between significant subgroups. One AP is in charge of monitoring and recording the action plan item progress and collected the data from the PLCs for the report.

Progress on Action Plan Items and School-wide Critical Areas for follow up:

Action Plan Item #1 Increase Student achievement as measured by student performance on state and district assessments and semester grades through the further development of Professional Learning Communities.

School-wide Critical Area: “The staff needs to continue Professional Learning Communities training with a focus on collaboration skills and integration of best instructional practices.

• PLC time was built into the school calendar for 18 days

• Facilitators/lead teachers were trained through DuFour formal training; all staff received site and district trainings. Leaders are still learning and PLC effectiveness continues to grow.

• PLCs analyze data, develop SMART goals, create assessments, implement and develop new teaching strategies (focus and training have been on Marzano) and review data on a regular basis. The focus has been analyzing data to identify which students are not learning and what we are doing to support those students who are not learning. PLCs are writing common assessments, unit plans and pacing guides.

• PLCs continue to improve and administration visits/observes PLCs during PLC time to hold PLCs accountable. It is a work in progress; some departments are stronger than others but all have grown in their PLC and have seen increased achievement through PLC analysis and sharing of best practices and data. End of course exams are now entered into Aeries. DBQ data and district writing assessment are recorded as well but more analysis and discussion will benefit instruction.

• API growth has been steady over the past years. We grew from 780 API in 2008 to 833 API in 2011. Staff attributes the growth to PLC work, a sharper focus on building common assessments, working on pacing guides and focusing on power standards.

• At all three grade levels, we have reduced the number of students in the bottom two bands in all content areas, with the exception of 10th grade science. The reduction has been achieved by increased interventions, such as scaffolding and reading support, curricular alignment and objective criteria for the placement in mathematics. Students must demonstrate proficiency in Algebra I with a CST score of 350 before enrollment in Algebra II.

Increase Proficiency rate of students in Algebra I

• We eliminated the Foundations of Algebra I course and enrolled all students in Algebra I. Failure rate of Algebra I was reduced by 20% but some students, despite paying attention and doing the work are not ready for Algebra I. Next year they will be enrolled in a different format of Foundations. By using on-line courses such as ALEKS math and Kahn Academy lessons together with direct instruction and interventions, struggling students will be taught the pre-algebra basics so that they are more successful in Algebra I.

• A new Algebra textbook has been adopted.

• We set proficiency rates for Algebra I before students can enroll in Algebra II.

• Teachers have developed common semester tests and EOC exams. Teachers are now working on common unit tests.

• The CAHSEE pass rate for Math has increased from 93% in 2009 to 94 percent in 2012.

• In 2009, 44% of the students were proficient in Algebra II or Summative Math. In 2011 52% of the students are proficient in Algebra II or Summative Math, a growth of 8%.

• The science scores have increased by 7% with an increased number of students enrolling in Chemistry and Physics.

• In 2009, 37% of the 9th grade Algebra I students were proficient. In 2010, 39% were proficient and we met our action plan - but in 2011 our Algebra I performance dropped to 27%. Increased interventions and tutoring as well as bringing back the Foundations class in a different format will see improved scores. We will use ALEKS math and technology in the instruction and closely monitor students as well as assign study periods for students entering high school not proficient in core classes.

Increase Proficiency rate of students in English 9-11

• English staff has used Standards Plus and DOL and increased the reading of non-fiction materials to align with the CST standards. The results have been increased scores for all grade levels.

• In three years, 9th grade grew by 13%, 10th grade by 6% and 11th grade by 8% in their proficiency rate.

• English staff attributes the growth to shifting from literature based curriculum in 11th and 12th grades to a more writing based curriculum. 40% of the junior classes passed the EAP. Across all grade levels, close reading strategies and scaffolding have been implemented to focus on non-fiction text. Dialectic journals and annotations require students to deconstruct text for meaning and style.

• The CAHSEE results show increased passing rates:

Decrease the Achievement Gap between Sub Groups

School-wide Critical Area for Follow-Up: “The staff needs to develop strategies and methods by subgroups to begin to close the achievement gap. Additionally, the staff needs to continue developing programs, activities and staff development to increase student proficiency in the areas of English and Algebra.

There has been significant growth in the API for all sub groups, with the exception of Special Education in 2011. We continue to close the achievement gap by increasing enrollment in Read 180, utilizing ALEKS math in Special Education math classes and utilizing CMA and CAPA where appropriate.

• For the growth area of developing a larger variety of instructional strategies, we have had staff development for Marzano strategies, IB training, Thinking maps training, AVID methodology training for Cornell notes and philosophical chair. PLCs share best teaching strategies. Examples of teaching strategies from the science department include: CLAD/BCLAD techniques, breaking information into chunks, using different colors on the board and scaffolding; pausing for connections; hands-on kinesthetic activities; incorporating Costa’s three levels of inquiry; incorporating technology using Power Point, Elmos, internet; think-write-pair-share; jg saws; simultaneous roundtable, Socratic seminars, integrating Cornell note taking, graphic organizers; updated web pages. English department SMART goals and PLC logs exemplify evaluating CST data identifying areas of improvement, reviewing common writing assessments and agreeing on two common writing assessments each semester. Teachers are collaboratively scoring the class sets of common assessments.

• We continue to closely monitor and analyze formal and informal assessments in sub groups’ performance in the core classes. We have reduced the number of students in the bottom two bands. Attendance rate is 3% to 5% lower for special education students. Teachers monitor SED, ELL and Special Education students to ensure support and scaffolding. API growth has steadily increased for the subgroups but we did not meet AYP in 2010.

• In 2010, SED did not meet target growth.

• We met the graduation rate AYP in each of the last three years.

• We continue to build interventions and support students with Read 180, ALEKS math, AVID, Pearson Credit Recovery, tutoring 4 days each week after school, teacher tutoring, counseling, 9th grade study skills class starting 2012/2013 and individualized support in the classroom.

CHANGE IN ENROLLMENT

• With the decreased student enrollment (7%) came a slight shift in our ethnic distribution. Our White/Non-Hispanic population grew by 1% while we lost 3% of our African American population. Our Latino population increased by 3% and our Asian population grew by 4% while the others remained about the same. Our ELD program has remained at approximately 50 to 60 students. All students feel welcome (senior exit survey data and Healthy Kids data) and have friends from all ethnic groups. The campus is calm and students are respectful. Our student enrollment decreased from 3216 in 2008/2009 to 2327 in 2012. As a result, the master schedule is difficult because we accommodate AVID, Dual Enrollment, IB, AP, online courses and CTE course placements. Our goal is to continue to offer outstanding electives and technical education with a solid academic program.

• Over the last three years, we had a decline of 900 students or 7%.

• The significant increase in Free and Reduced lunch participation is indicative of the economic downturn in Murrieta and the increased number of families that are struggling to make ends meet. We have increased the number of scholarships for all events and participation in sports or performing arts.

Action Plan Area #2: Promote campus pride, student motivation and engagement to achieve ESLRs

School-Wide Critical Area for Follow-Up: “The staff needs to continue its efforts in the areas of campus appearance and cleanliness of restrooms to promote a welcoming and positive learning environment.”

School-Wide Critical Area for Follow-Up: “The staff needs to develop additional ways to improve the level of connectedness for all students.”

• With the campus beautification, great progress has been made. With one lunch next year, we are able to assign different club/groups cleanups and recycling.

• The Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence awards are given out each week. Link Crew, PLUS, ASB and clubs all take ownership and develop pride.

• The Red Zone has grown and cheering/school spirit has increased. We still need more teacher leadership for the Red Zone but staff participation in student activities has increased. We have 50+ clubs on campus.

• Day custodians and security walk through restrooms during the day to ensure cleanliness. If there is graffiti, it is cleaned up immediately. Students enjoy the new green areas, benches, sitting areas, amphitheater, café style tables and shade trees. Our atmosphere has been highlighted by students as very welcoming. Office staff is friendly and classrooms are positive places for learning.

• In the 2012 senior survey, students overwhelmingly stated that they felt connected to several people on campus. The new Link Crew program together with PLUS and ASB/Senate reach out to students who feel they are not part of a group.

School-wide Critical Area for follow-Up: “The firm, fair and consistent enforcement of rules, dress code, and tardy policy needs to be practiced school-wide.”

• School-wide rules are generally enforced more but an occasional teacher will make an exception in the electronics policy, for example. Tardy policy is enforced by all students coming to attendance before entering the classroom. We monitor dress code but ask that male teachers do not call dress code for female students. Security and administration are consistent with discipline and use the discipline matrix to ensure uniformity.

• Action Plan #3: Expand the use of and access to Technology to increase student achievement

• School-wide Critical Area for Follow-Up: “The staff needs to develop a plan to increase the access for current technology for staff and students, including staff development in the instructional use of new technology.”

• The decreased budget has made it difficult to meet all targets in technology.

• We have added document cameras and overhead projectors for 70% of our staff members.

• We have added another computer lab for general use.

• We have added ABI, wireless, internet and are piloting on-line classes

• We are piloting e-books for 2012

• New software includes Rhino for engineering, software for robotics; “Turn It In”, ACT/SAT Methods Test Prep are accessed by all students

• The oldest computers have all been replaced – no more Tangents

• Bandwidth and speed have increased; District technology has done a great deal of work.

• We do not have a technology committee yet as the funds have been so limited but are exploring grant resources.

• We do have a Tech Rep who attends workshops and brings back information on how to integrate technology. Recent staff development includes a presentation by Kuglin. We offer regular web site training and using technology to reach parents (through Smart Phone collective messages, reminders of project due dates through ABI)

• Library research capability through “Questia” /connection to national data bases have been very helpful

• Number of teacher websites have grown. Technology in instruction has increased with more power point instruction, teachers using cell phones for surveys, blogs, the web site, and students bring IPads or other personal devices to school.

• The following update from the math department illustrates the growth: “We use Elmos, video notes via IPad, Calculators, Hippocampus simulations, ALEKS, Brain Honey, Kahn academy and post worksheets and missing work as attachments to ABI; others up[date their web sites weekly with every unit linked to power point notes.”

• The district is rolling out a new LMS in June 2012.

• Teachers were able to sign up for social media responsibilities workshops. Once they have attended, they can access social media sites on campus (U-Tube, blogs, etc).

• Comment from the Robotics teacher: “Facebook has allowed my robotics students to keep in contact with other schools around the world and communicate what is new with our teams. Watching the students use Facebook and creating their own YouTube channels has been exciting and inspirational. I even have students borrowing my video camera to make tutorials of their own showing both our students and students from other schools how to perform certain tasks in robotics. This is definitely a step in the right direction!”

Action Plan Area #4: Strengthen communication with parents and students regarding student progress

School-Wide Critical Area for Follow-Up: “The staff needs to further develop and utilize a school-wide, consistent, and ongoing communication plan that provides timely and regular information to parents regarding their student’s classroom performance, assignments, progress and grades.”

• The use of ABI, Ed Connect, web sites and email have increased communication.

• Site webmaster does an excellent job updating website and club web pages

• Our Tech Rep works with staff to assist with instructional support

• Intermittent web site training supports teachers.

• We are working with teachers who do not post grades on a timely basis in ABI.

• Students are encouraged to establish their own ABI account and check regularly on their academic progress.

• Counselors and teachers together work on parent notification when student achievement dips. Parents appreciate an email.

• E-Newsletter brings students monthly information

• Counselors see more students and check grades through ABI and attendance as part of every contact

• Parent community has repeatedly stated that they are very happy with our improved communication.

School-Wide Critical Area for Follow-up: “The staff needs to continue to work with its feeder school on vertical articulation across the curriculum.”

• This remains a growth area but some progress has been made

• This year, we have had two articulation meetings in math with the middle school. Their PLC time is in the afternoon, and it is difficult to find common time. The goal remains to schedule more meetings to ensure a stronger transition for students.

• Other vertical and horizontal integration includes senior project, career education, robotics, ILPs, JROTC, ASB, Athletics, 8th grade parent nights, coffee with the counselors, and 8th grade student assemblies and counselor meetings.

• MVHS students tutor middle school students and are TAs in middle school classes. Our choir, band and drama programs are doing an excellent job inviting TMS students to join them for one or more performances and the directors work closely together. For example, the drum corps works with the middle school drummers.

• This year, the middle school promotion took place on our campus which saved the middle school funds and set-up efforts. We have a very friendly relationship and a high level of respect but need to find more time to give teachers an opportunity to articulate.

Impact of the Action Plan on the quality and level of student learning

The action plan is connected to our school wide improvement plan. We continue to focus on student achievement and analysis of data. The action plan is our guide and reason to continue to focus on specific items instead of painting with a broad brush. Without the specific PLC criteria, teachers would not stay accountable for the PLC time as everyone is so busy and would love grading time. By writing SMART goals, signing in and having an agenda from the lead teacher, there is accountability. We continue to focus on Math and English and meeting sub group targets. While our district has an API that is well over 800, the district is in program improvement status as we have not consistently met the growth goal for English Language Learners and SED students. Our ELL group is not a significant subgroups yet we monitor the growth. The action plan has been important in teachers posting grades in ABI as there was considerable reluctance to have “real time” grading open to parents. Teachers are finding that the timelier grades are posted and email communication is answered, the fewer concerns there are. We are going to start a pilot program for next year that will place the lowest general education students into a study skills class where they will get support/tutoring for their core classes. They are transitioning with multiple failures in core classes and will not be successful without the added support. This addresses our action plan for needed interventions.

Overall, we feel we have made strong progress despite the reductions and staff transfers and will continue to improve and address academic achievements, PLC accountability, parent communication, campus connections and the use of technology. The action plan has impacted the focus on student achievement and closing the achievement gap. The Single School Plan incorporates the action plan items. Staff is monitoring progress. Major focus areas/long range goals, in line with our action plan items, include continued academic growth, strengthening of Algebra proficiency rate, and preparation for Core Standards implementation, IB growth, prioritizing our calendars with fewer days and fewer resources, and updating our technology plan.

First Reading of proposed Revision to Board Policy: BP 6111, School Calendar Action: Agenda Item: C-7 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: X Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 2 Pages Prepared by: Guy Romero, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Background Information Education Code 41420 established 175 days of instruction as the minimum requirement to receive full average daily attendance (ADA) reimbursement. In 1981, Education Code 46200 provided incentive funding for districts to increase to 180 days of instruction and imposed financial penalties upon districts that offer fewer than 180 days of instruction after accepting the incentive funding. Education Code 46201.2 was added in 2009 to authorize any district receiving the longer-year incentive funding to reduce the school year by up to five days of instruction without incurring financial penalties. This authorization, which was to be in effect through the 2012-13 school year has now been extended until the end of the 2014-15 school year by Education Code 46201.2, as amended by SB 70 (Ch. 7, Statutes of 2011). In addition, Education Code 46201.3 added by AB 114 (Ch. 43, Statutes of 2011) would become operative if certain conditions exist and allows all districts to reduce the minimum instructional days and minutes for the 2011-12 school year by up to seven days. Current Board Policy does not include language for reducing the school year and an update is necessary to align practice with Policy. Educational Implication Constitutional equity issues may have to be considered at the state level. In Butt v. State of California, the California Supreme Court held that a district violated students' fundamental right to basic equality in public education when it shortened the school year by six weeks because of a lack of funds. Thus, it is possible that despite the legislative authority similar equality issues could be raised if one school district offers 175 days of instruction and a neighboring district offers 180 days. Any possible litigation would be held at the state level and with the Office of the Governor. Fiscal Implication The base revenue limit is not affected by reducing school year when allowed by Education Code. Recommendation This is an information item only.


Instruction BP 6111(a) SCHOOL CALENDAR The Superintendent or designee shall recommend to the Governing Board a calendar for each school that will meet the requirements of law as well as the needs of the community, students and the work year as negotiated for represented personnel. For each district school, the Governing Board shall adopt a school calendar that meets the requirements of law as well as the needs of the community, students, and the work year as negotiated with the district's employee organization(s). As appropriate, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the proposed calendar is aligned with assessment and accountability schedules in order to support the district's goals for student achievement. (cf. 4143/4243 – Negotiations/Consultation) Each school calendar shall show the beginning and ending school dates, legal and local holidays, staff development days, orientation meeting days, minimum days, vacation periods and other pertinent dates. (cf. 6112 – School Day) (cf. 6115 – Ceremonies and Observances) (cf. 6117 – Year-Round Schedules) (cf. 6177 – Summer/Intersession School) The District shall offer 180 days of instruction per school year, except for any school year in which the district and employee organization(s) agree to have fewer days of instruction pursuant to the authorization in Education Code 46201.2. (cf. 1431 – Waivers) Staff development days shall not be counted as instructional days. (cf. 4131/4231/4331 – Staff Development) Notification of the schedule of minimum days shall be sent to all parents/guardians at the beginning of the school year. If any minimum days are added to the schedule, the Superintendent or designee shall notify parents/guardians of the affected students as soon as possible and at least one month before the scheduled minimum day. (Education Code 48980) (cf. 5145.6 –Notifications Required by Law)


BP 6111(b) SCHOOL CALENDAR (continued) If a school will be used as a polling place on an election day, the Board shall determine whether to continue school in session, designate the day for staff training and development, or close the school to students and non-classified staff. (Elections Code 12283) (cf. 5113 – Absences and Excuses) Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE 37200-37202 School calendar 37220-37223 Holidays 37252-37254.1 Summer school 37300-37307 Year-Round School Demonstration Project 37600-37672 Continuous school programs: year-round schools 37618 School calendar 37700-37711 Four-day week 41422 Schools not maintained for 175 days 41530-41532 Professional Development Block Grant 46200-46206 Incentives for longer instructional day and year 463000 Method of computing ADA 48980 Notice at beginning of term REPEALED EDUCATION CODE FOR CATEGORICAL PROGRAMS 44579-44579.6 Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program ELECTIONS CODE 12283 School closures, election days COURT DECISIONS Butt v. State of California, (1992) 4 Cal 4th 668 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD DECISIONS Davis Joint Unified School District, (1984) PERB Decision No. 474


WEB SITES California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov Secretary of State’s Office: http://www.ss.ca.gov California Public Employment Relations Board: http://www.perb.ca.gov

Policy MURRIETA VALLEY USD adopted: November 17, 2005 Murrieta, California revised: _________________


http://www.ss.ca.gov/

http://www.perb.ca.gov/

Approval of the 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District California State Preschool Program (CSPP) directly funded by the California Department of Education Action: X Agenda Item: C-8 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: X Attachment: 4 Pages Prepared by: Kate Hamaker, Director of Family Services Background Information Each year programs funded directly or indirectly through the California Department of Education (CDE) must complete and submit to CDE a Program Self-Evaluation (PSE). The PSE must be approved by the governing board. In the past, the School Readiness Parent Advisory Board has approved the PSE. Starting with 2011/2012, the annual report will be submitted to the MVSUD School Board. The fiscal year 2011/2012 PSE is intended to focus on the educational content of the Desired Results System to inform teaching and program planning. Educational goals for children are based on the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Summary of Findings data. These findings help identify program strengths and areas needing improvement, thereby, establishing program goals for the coming year. The Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report is attached. It identifies the program type California State Preschool Program (CSPP) evaluation completion date, activities and self-evaluation process. The DRDP Profile of Summary Findings and Action Plan is also attached. It describes key findings from Developmental Profiles, educational goals based on the key findings, action steps, and expected completion dates. The final column of the DRDP Profile will be completed during the 2012/2013 school year. Kate Hamaker will provide a brief presentation on changes in Family Services for the 2012/2013 school year. Educational Implications The annual Program Self-Evaluation is intended to focus on the educational content of the Desired Results System and used to develop teaching strategies and assist with program planning. Successful use results in increased educational benefits for children in the program. Financial Implications Any financial impact would occur only if standard operating procedures are not followed and program contracts are not renewed. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board approve the 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District California State Preschool Program (CSPP) directly funded by the California Department of Education.

Approval of the 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Child Development Center General Child Care Center-Based Program for Infant and Toddlers Action: X Agenda Item: C-9 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 4 Pages Prepared by: Kate Hamaker, Director of Family Services Background Information Each year programs funded directly or indirectly through the California Department of Education (CDE) must complete and submit to CDE a Program Self-Evaluation (PSE). The PSE requires governing board approval. In the past, the Child Development Center Parent Advisory Board has approved the report. Beginning in fiscal year 2011/2012 the PSE will be submitted to the MVUSD School Board for approval. The fiscal year 2011/2012 PSE is intended to focus on the educational content of the Desired Results System to inform teaching and program planning, which results in increased educational benefits for young children. Educational goals for children are based on the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Summary of Findings data. This information will help identify program strengths and areas needing improvement, thereby establishing program goals for the coming year. The Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report is attached. It identifies the program type General Child Care-Center-based (CCTR) for infant and toddlers, evaluation completion date, activities and self-evaluation process. The DRDP Profile of Summary Findings and Action Plan are also attached. It describes key findings from Developmental Profiles, educational goals based on the key findings, action steps, and expected completion dates. The final column of the DRDP Profile will be completed during the 2012/2013 school year. Educational Implications The annual Program Self-Evaluation is intended to focus on the educational content of the Desired Results System and used to develop teaching strategies and assist with program planning. Successful use results in increased educational benefits for children in the program. Financial Implications Any financial impact would occur only if standard operating procedures are not followed and program contracts are not renewed. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board approve the 2011/12 Program Self-Evaluation for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District General Child Care Center-Based program for infant and toddlers.

Approval of the 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Child Development Center General Child Care Center-Based School Age Program Action: X Agenda Item: C-10 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 4 Pages Prepared by: Kate Hamaker, Director of Family Services Background Information Each year programs funded directly or indirectly through the California Department of Education (CDE) must complete and submit to CDE a Program Self-Evaluation (PSE). The fiscal year 2011/2012 PSE is intended to focus on the educational content of the Desired Results System to inform teaching and program planning, which results in increased educational benefits for young children. The Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report is attached. It identifies the program type General Child Care Center-based (CCTR) evaluation completion date, activities and self-evaluation process. Educational Implications The annual Program Self-Evaluation is intended to focus on the educational content of the Desired Results System and used to develop teaching strategies and assist with program planning. Successful use results in increased educational benefits for children in the program. Financial Implications Any financial impact would occur only if standard operating procedures are not followed and program contracts are not renewed. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board approve the 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District General Child Care Center-Based School Age Program.

Approval of the 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Child Development Center California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Action: X Agenda Item: C-11 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 4 Pages Prepared by: Kate Hamaker, Director of Family Services Background Information Each year programs funded directly or indirectly through the California Department of Education (CDE) must complete and submit to CDE a Program Self-Evaluation (PSE). The PSE must be approved by the governing board. In the past the Child Development Center Parent Advisory Board has approved the PSE. Starting with 2011/2012 the annual report will be submitted to the MVSUD School Board. The fiscal year 2011/2012 PSE is intended to focus on the educational content of the Desired Results System to inform teaching and program planning. Educational goals for children are based on the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Summary of Findings data. These findings help identify program strengths and areas needing improvement, thereby establishing program goals for the coming year. The Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report is attached. It identifies the program type California State Preschool Program (CSPP) evaluation completion date, activities and self-evaluation process. The DRDP Profile of Summary Findings and Action Plan is also attached. It describes key findings from Developmental Profiles, educational goals based on the key findings, action steps, and expected completion dates. The final column of the DRDP Profile will be completed during the 2012/2013 school year. Educational Implications The annual Program Self-Evaluation is intended to focus on the educational content of the Desired Results System and used to develop teaching strategies and assist with program planning. Successful use results in increased educational benefits for children in the program. Financial Implications Any financial impact would occur only if standard operating procedures are not followed and program contracts are not renewed. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board approve 2011/2012 Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Child Development Center California State Preschool Program (CSPP).

Approval of 45-Day Budget Revision of Murrieta Valley Unified School District 2012/2013 Adopted Budget Action: X Agenda Item: E-1 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Stacy Coleman, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Background Information Education Code 42127 requires school districts to modify its adopted budget within 45 days of the Governor’s signing of the state budget. On June 27, 2012, the State of California’s budget was signed into law by the Governor. Educational Implication None. Fiscal Implication The District’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2012/2013 included all of the major components of the State Budget including a <$441> reduction per average daily attendance (ADA). Should the Governor’s November tax initiative not be approved by voters, the loss per ADA will increase to <$451>. This is an additional loss of approximately <$217,000>. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 45-day budget revision of Murrieta Valley Unified School District 2012/2013 Adopted Budget.

Investment Report for the Quarter ended June 30, 2012 Action: Agenda Item: E-2 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: X Page 1 of 2 Presentation: Attachment: 3 Pages Prepared by: Stacy Coleman, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Background Information For information purposes, it is not the District’s intent to invest surplus funds with agencies outside of the county treasury. However, through debt financing for Certificates of Participation and General Obligation Bonds issued in prior years, the District was required to set aside a portion of the initial financing proceeds in reserve accounts until the debt is retired. These funds are currently invested through a trustee on the District’s behalf. Per Board Policy 3430, the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Business is required to report to the Board the status of the District’s investment of surplus moneys not required for immediate necessities or funds otherwise invested in the course of normal business operations such as financing debt issued for Certificates of Participation, General Obligation Bonds, etc. The report should include: 1. The state of compliance of the portfolio to the statement of investment policy,

and/or an explanation of the extent the portfolio is not in compliance. 2. A statement denoting the ability of the District to meet its pool expenditure

requirements for the next six months. 3. The type of investment, issuer, date of maturity, market value, par and dollar

amount invested on all securities, investments, and moneys held by the District. This report of portfolio activity shall be presented no later than 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter. Pursuant to California Government Section 53646, I hereby certify that all District Investments are in compliance with the District’s Investment Policy 3430. I further certify that sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenues are available to meet the District’s budgeted expenditure requirements for the next six months. The above referenced code allows districts whose funds are placed in specific investments to supply the most recent statement or statements from those institutions.

Agenda Item: E-2 August 9, 2012 Page 2 of 2

The statements from the following entities are attached:

1. Riverside County Treasurer In addition, the law requires that reports be made on all securities, investments, and moneys held by the district in investment vehicles other than those identified above. The Investments are summarized on the attached Summary of District Investments. Educational Implication None. Fiscal Implication To establish a sound investment reporting process of accountability to the Board of Education and the public that will ensure the District’s assets are protected and meet prudent standards for a government agency. Recommendation This is an information item.

Month End

Market Value ($)*

Month End Book

Value ($)

Paper Gain or

Loss ($)

Paper Gain

or Loss (%)

Book

Yield (%)

Yrs to

Maturity

Modified

Duration

May 5,245,880,345.96 5,239,604,956.51 6,275,389.45 0.12 0.46 1.16 1.15

April 5,926,568,258.87 5,920,236,964.13 6,331,294.74 0.11 0.44 1.10 1.08

March 5,001,811,731.51 4,997,448,808.53 4,362,922.98 0.09 0.49 1.24 1.22

February 5,213,877,914.26 5,208,745,632.12 5,132,282.14 0.10 0.49 1.24 1.23

January 5,495,948,927.61 5,489,579,174.51 6,369,753.10 0.12 0.48 1.20 1.19

December 5,448,105,732.50 5,444,673,580.47 3,432,152.03 0.06 0.53 1.30 1.28

County of Riverside Treasurer’s Pooled Investment Fund

“Spaindemonium“ The month of May started well as

unemployment numbers were shrinking, Treasury yields were steady and the Dow was at 13,279 on May 1st. Even the Fed seemed confident that the economy was moving in the right direction, albeit slowly. Their statement in April was that it “expects economic growth to remain moderate over coming quarters and then to pick up gradually.” The situation in the Eurozone was simmering and Greece was somewhat playing by the rules.

By the end of May, the Dow had slid by almost 1,000 points while another wave of flight-to-quality money going into Treasuries resulted in all-time low yields, at least as far as the benchmark 10 year was concerned. We stated last month that the situation in Europe is likely to affect us here in the U.S. as a weak-ening Euro/stronger dollar scenario will im-pact corporate profits. If that continues to happen in a big way, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t expect more of the same and still lower yields all of which results in additional negative real return for investors.

As of this writing, there is complete “Spaindemonium” going on in Europe. Spain is requesting over $125 billion from the ECB to bail out its anemic banking system. The real estate crash has hit Spain extremely hard with over a 25% decline in valuations since the Great Recession started here in the U.S. in

2008. Spain will be the fourth Eurozone nation bailed out following Greece, Portugal, and Ireland.

Italy is likely the next candidate of financial troubles and could open a Spaindoras box of further economic pain; they will most likely not be the last. As we’ve discussed be-fore, all of these Eurozone financial problems have repercussions for our economy here at home, as well as our financial markets. Atlan-ta Fed President Lockhart recently stated, “U.S. economic reports including weakness in the labor market indicate the recovery may be losing momentum after last year’s fourth quar-ter. The indicators of economic strength so far in 2012 have been underwhelming.” He also stated, “I expect the recovery process to be slow and drawn out. I think the most reasona-ble expectation is moderate growth, a slow and possibly halting decline of unemployment, with inflation staying close to 2 percent.”

In other words, I think we may be in for a long and drawn out summer of volatile equity markets and anemic returns on Treasur-ies and agencies. We’ll continue to invest in accordance with our objectives of safety, li-quidity and yield.

Don Kent Treasurer-Tax Collector

May

Treasurer-Tax Collector Don Kent

Asst. Treasurer-Tax Collector Jon Christensen

Investment Manager Giovane Pizano

Asst. Investment Manager Angela Tressler

The primary objective of the treasurer shall be to safe-

guard the principal of the funds under the

treasurer's control, meet the li-quidity needs of the depositor,

and achieve a return on the funds under his or her control.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TREASURER’S POOLED INVESTMENT FUND IS CURRENTLY RATED: Aaa-bf/MR1 BY MOODY’S INVESTOR’S SERVICE AND AAA/V1 BY FITCH RATINGS

The Treasurer's Pooled Investment Fund is comprised of the County, Schools, Special Districts, and other Discretionary Depositors.

2 0 1 2

Capital Markets Team

Investment Objectives

Released on: Indicator Definition Consensus Actual6/1/2012 Nonfarm Payrolls -

M/M change

Counts the number of paid employees working part-time or full-time in the nation's business and government establishments.

150,000 69,000

6/1/2012 Unemployment Rate Measures the number of unemployed as a percentage of the labor force.

8.1% 8.2%

5/24/2012 Durable Goods Orders -

M/M change

Reflects the new orders placed with domestic manufacturers for immediate and future delivery of factory hard goods.

0.5% 0.2%

5/31/2012 Real Gross Domestic

Product - Q/Q change

The broadest measure of aggregate economic activity and encompasses every sector of the economy. GDP is the country's most comprehensive economic scorecard.

1.9% 1.9%

5/29/2012 Consumer Confidence Measures consumer attitudes on present economic conditions and expectations of future conditions.

69.7 64.9

6/4/2012 Factory Orders - M/M

change

Represents the dollar level of new orders for both durable and nondurable goods.

-1.5% -0.6%

5/15/2012 Consumer Price Index -

M/M change

The Consumer Price Index is a measure of the average price level of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by consumers.

0.0% 0.0%

Value ChangeNymex Crude 86.53$ (18.34)$ Gold (USD/OZ) 1,560.43$ (104.32)$

Value ChangeDow Jones (DJIA) 12,393.45 (820.18) S&P 500 Index 1,310.33 (87.58) NASDAQ 2,518.25 (528.11)

Yield (%) Change (%)

3‐Month 0.07 (0.02)

6‐Month 0.12 (0.02)

12‐Month 0.18 0.01

2‐Year 0.26 0.01

3‐Year 0.34 (0.03)

5‐Year 0.66 (0.15)

7‐Year 1.01 (0.31)

10‐Year 1.56 (0.36)

30‐Year 2.64 (0.47)

Fed Move

Probability for FOMC Date

06/20/12

Probability for FOMC Date

08/01/12Decrease to 0.00% 32.0% 31.4%Increase to 0.25% 68.0% 67.3%Increase to 0.50% 0.0% 1.3%Increase to 0.75% 0.0% 0.0%Increase to 1% 0.0% 0.0%

Current Fed Funds Rate: 0-0.25%

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Current Market Date

Economic Indicators

Stock Indices

Commodities

U.S. Treasuries

Fed Funds Target Rate

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 2

Month

Monthly

Receipts

Monthly

Disbursements Difference

Required

Matured

Investments Balance

Actual

Investments

Maturing

Available to

Invest > 1

Year

06/2012 121.7806/2012 884.08 1,220.61 (336.53) 214.75 0.00 758.5007/2012 805.00 908.77 (103.77) 103.77 0.00 248.6908/2012 672.00 749.04 (77.04) 77.04 0.00 221.9709/2012 587.00 718.69 (131.69) 131.69 0.00 148.0410/2012 697.00 812.58 (115.58) 115.58 0.00 142.8011/2012 775.00 706.19 68.81 68.81 164.1212/2012 1,459.00 809.82 649.18 717.99 95.0001/2013 695.00 1,259.52 (564.52) 153.47 483.1102/2013 638.00 900.45 (262.45) 108.98 0.00 309.4003/2013 841.00 851.75 (10.75) 10.75 0.00 135.0004/2013 1,379.60 821.92 557.68 557.68 108.3005/2013 1,379.60 821.92 557.68 1,115.36 417.99TOTALS 10,812.28 10,581.26 231.02 762.56 3,232.92 4,477.04

14.55% 61.70% 85.45%* All values reported in millions ($).

Fund Symbol 7 Day Yield

Fidelity Prime Institutional MMF FIPXX 0.18%

Federated Prime Obligations Fund POIXX 0.16%

Wells Fargo Advantage Heritage WFJXX 0.09%

Morgan Stanley Institutional Prime Liquidity Fund MPFXX 0.17%

BlackRock Prime Cash Fund BPIXX 0.20%

AAA Rated Prime Institutional Money-Market Funds

0.00%

0.20%

0.40%

0.60%

0.80%

1.00%

May-11 Jul-11 Sep-11 Nov-11 Jan-12 Mar-12 May-12

Pool YieldTIMMI

The Pooled Investment Fund cash flow requirements are based upon a 12 month historical cash flow model. Based upon projected cash receipts and maturing investments, there are sufficient funds to meet future cash flow disburse-ments over the next 12 months.

The Treasurer’s Institutional Money Market Index (TIMMI) is compiled and reported by the Riverside County Treasurer’s Capital Markets division. It is a composite index derived from five AAA rated prime institutional money market funds. Similar to the Treasurer’s Office, prime money market funds invest in a diversified portfolio of U.S. dollar denominated money market instruments including U.S. Treasuries, government agencies, commercial paper, certificates of deposits, repurchase agreements, etc. TIMMI is currently comprised of the five multi billion dollar funds listed to the left.

TIMMI

Cash Flows

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 3

Approval of Change Order with SolarCity totaling $1,917.35 for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Wide Solar Project Action: X Agenda Item: F-1 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Prepared by: Bill Olien, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities/Operational Services Background Information On October 13, 2011 the Board approved a contract with SolarCity for $10,501,244 for installation of solar carports throughout the district. Staff is suggesting an increase of $1,917.35 to the contract.

Cost Justification ($82,556.65) This is a credit to reduce the size of the Rail Ranch system by 23kW.

The plan for Rail Ranch included 2 carports. One was for the main front parking lot. The other much smaller system was for the side parking lot. The small carport structure was scheduled to be installed in an area of campus that would have required extensive DSA mandated ADA upgrades making this very small structure not cost effective. The main carport in the front parking lot is complete and operational.

$77,644.00 Cost to meet mandatory DSA required ADA upgrades at several school sites.

$6,830.00 Change DSC system from roof mounted to carport for better long term maintenance

$1,917.35 Total

The net increase to the contract is $1,917.35. Amount of Current Change Percent Change Contract Amount Change Orders Orders to Date to Date $10,501,244 $1,917.35 $110,378.65 1.05% Educational Implications None Financial Implications Funded by Community Facility District (CFD) funds. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the change order with SolarCity in the amount of $1,917.35 for the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Wide Solar Project.

First Reading of proposed New Board Policy: BP 7214, General Obligation Bonds Action: Agenda Item: F-2 Consent: August 9, 2012 Information: X Page 1 of 1 Presentation: Attachment: 5 Pages Prepared by: Bill Olien, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities/Operational Services Background Information Board policies are reviewed and updated regularly to comply with current laws. Board Policies are based on the California School Boards Association’s (CSBA) professional guidance standards and the CSBA Policy Update Service. The attached proposed new Board Policy: BP 7214, General Obligation is recommended by CSBA. Educational Implication None. Fiscal Implication None. Recommendation This is an information item only.

1ST READING – PROPOSED NEW

Facilities BP 7214(a) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS The Governing Board recognizes that school facilities are an essential component of the educational program and that the Board has a responsibility to ensure that the district's facilities needs are met in the most cost-effective manner possible. When the Board determines that it is in the best interest of district students, it may order an election on the question of whether bonds shall be issued for school facilities. (cf. 1160 - Political Processes) (cf. 7110 - Facilities Master Plan) (cf. 7210 - Facilities Financing) The Board shall determine the appropriate amount of the bond in accordance with law. The Board may decide to pursue the authorization and issuance of bonds by approval of 55 percent majority of the voters pursuant to Article 13A, Section 1(b)(3) and Article 16, Section 18(b) of the California Constitution. If two-thirds of the Board agree to such an election, the Board shall vote to adopt a resolution to incur bonded indebtedness if approved by a 55 percent majority of the voters. (Education Code 15266) The bond election may only be ordered at a primary or general election, a statewide special election, or a regularly scheduled local election at which all of the electors of the school district are entitled to vote. (Education Code 15266) Bonded indebtedness incurred by the district shall be used only for the following purposes: (California Constitution Article 13A, Section 1(b)(3) and 1(b)(3)(A))

1. The construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities

2. The acquisition or lease of real property for school facilities

The proposition approved by the voters shall include the following accountability requirements: (California Constitution Article 13A, Section 1(b)(3))

1. A requirement that proceeds from the sale of the bonds be used only for the purposes specified in items #1-2 above, and not for any other purposes including teacher and administrative salaries and other school operating expenses

2. A list of specific school facility projects to be funded and certification that the Board

has evaluated safety, class size reduction, and information technology needs in developing that list

(cf. 6151 - Class Size)


BP 7214(b) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (continued)

3. A requirement that the Board conduct an annual, independent performance audit to ensure that the funds have been expended only on the specific projects listed

4. A requirement that the Board conduct an annual, independent financial audit of the

proceeds from the sale of the bonds until all of those proceeds have been expended for the school facilities projects

If a district general obligation bond requiring a 55 percent majority is approved by the voters, the Board shall appoint an independent citizens' advisory oversight committee. This committee shall be appointed within 60 days of the date that the Board enters the election results in its minutes pursuant to Education Code 15274. (Education Code 15278) (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) (cf. 9324 – Board Minutes and Recordings) The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the annual, independent performance and financial audits conducted pursuant to items #3 and #4 above are issued in accordance with the U.S. Comptroller General's Government Auditing Standards. He/she shall submit the audits to the citizens' oversight committee by March 31 of each year. (Education Code 15286) Bonds Requiring 66.67 Percent Approval by Local Voters Bonds shall be sold to raise money for any of the following purposes: (Education Code 15100)

1. Purchasing school lots 2. Building or purchasing school buildings

3. Making alterations or additions to school building(s) other than as may be

necessary for current maintenance, operation, or repairs

4. Repairing, restoring, or rebuilding any school building damaged, injured, or destroyed by fire or other public calamity

5. Supplying school buildings and grounds with furniture, equipment, or necessary

apparatus of a permanent nature

6. Permanently improving school grounds 7. Refunding any outstanding valid indebtedness of the district, evidenced by bonds or

state school building aid loans


BP 7214(c) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (continued)

8. Carrying out sewer or drain projects or purposes authorized in Education Code 17577

9. Purchasing school buses with a useful life of at least 20 years 10. Demolishing or razing any school building with the intent to replace it with another

school building, whether in the same location or in any other location Except for refunding any outstanding indebtedness, any of the purposes listed above may be united and voted upon as a single proposition by order of the Board and entered into the minutes. (Education Code 15100) The Board may appoint a citizens' oversight committee to review and report to the Board and the public as to whether the expenditure of bond revenues complies with the intended purposes of the bond. Certificate of Results If the certificate of election results received by the Board shows that the appropriate majority of the voters are in favor of issuing the bonds, the Board shall record that fact in its minutes. The Board shall then certify to the county board of supervisors all proceedings it had in connection with the election results. (Education Code 15124, 15274) Resolution Regarding Sale of Bonds Following passage of the bond measure by the appropriate majority of voters, the Board shall pass a resolution to issue the sale of bonds. The resolution shall prescribe the total amount of bonds to be sold and may also prescribe the maximum acceptable interest rate, not to exceed eight percent, and the time(s) when the whole or any part of the principal of the bonds shall be payable, which shall not be more than 25 years from the date of the bonds. (Education Code 15140) Prior to the sale of bonds, the Board shall adopt, as an agenda item at a public meeting, another resolution, which includes all of the following items: (Education Code 15146)

1. Express approval of the method of sale 2. Statement of the reasons for the method of sale selected


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3. Disclosure of the identity of the bond counsel, and the identities of the bond underwriter and the financial adviser if either or both are utilized for the sale, unless these individuals have not been selected at the time the resolution is adopted, in which case the Board shall disclose their identities at the public meeting occurring after they have been selected

4. Estimates of the costs associated with the bond issuance

After the sale, the Board shall be presented with the actual cost information and shall disclose that information at the Board's next scheduled meeting. The Board shall ensure that an itemized summary of the costs of the bond sale and all necessary information and reports regarding the sale are submitted to the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission. (Education Code 15146) Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE 7054 Use of district property, campaign purposes 15100-15254 Bonds for school districts and community college districts 15264-15288 Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act of 2000 17577 Sewers and drains 17584.1 Deferred maintenance, reports 47614 Charter school facilities ELECTIONS CODE 324 General election 328 Local election 341 Primary election 348 Regular election 356 Special election 357 Statewide election 1302 School district election 15372 Elections official certificate GOVERNMENT CODE 1090-1099 Prohibitions applicable to specified officers 1125-1129 Incompatible activities 8855 California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission 53580-53595.5 Bonds 54952 Definition of legislative body, Brown Act CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION Article 13A, Section 1 Tax limitation Article 16, Section 18 Debt limit


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COURT DECISIONS San Lorenzo Valley Community Advocates for Responsible Education v. San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, (2006) 139 Cal.App.4th 1356 ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS 88 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 46 (2005) 87 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 157 (2004)


CSBA PUBLICATIONS Legal Guidelines: Use of Public Resources for Ballot Measures and Candidates, Fact Sheet, Feb 2011 WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission: http://www.treasurer.ca.gov/cdiac California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov California Office of Public School Construction: http://www.opsc.dgs.ca.gov

Policy MURRIETA VALLEY USD adopted: ________________ Murrieta, California

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