Board of Education 

• Cleveland Johnson, Board President
• Tracey B. Vackar, Vice President
• Jesus M. Holguin, Board Clerk
• Gary E. Baugh, Ed.S., Board Member
• Denise Fleming, Ed.D., Board Member

District Administration

• Judy D. White, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
• Mays Kakish, Chief Business Official
• Martinrex Kedziora, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services
• Robert Verdi, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

As required by Article XX, Section III, Constitution of the State of California, County of Riverside:

Newly-Appointed Board Member, Gary E. Baugh, Ed.S.,  will be sworn in by Ms. Joan Baugh, his wife.

I, ________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter.

• 525     Expulsion Hearing Panel’s Recommendation – Case #
• 526     Expulsion Hearing Panel’s Recommendation – Case #
• 527     Stipulated Expulsion – Case #
• 528     Stipulated Expulsion – Case #
• 529     Stipulated Expulsion – Case #
• 530     Stipulated Expulsion – Case #
• 531     Stipulated Expulsion – Case #
• 532     Stipulated Expulsion – Case #
• 533     Stipulated Expulsion – Case #
• 534     Stipulated Expulsion – Case #
• 535     Stipulated Expulsion – Case #

• Facilities Planner
• Gardener II
• Transportation Manager

• Represented Employee Group: Classified School Employees Association (CSEA); Agency Designated Representative: Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and Chief Business Official
• Represented Employee Group: Moreno Valley Educators Association (MVEA); Agency Designated Representative: Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and Chief Business Official
• Unrepresented Employee Group: Association of Moreno Valley Management Personnel (AMVMP), Agency Designated Representative: Superintendent of Schools

PROPERTY: Real property in the City of Moreno Valley, identified as Riverside County Assessor Parcel Nos. , , , ,, , , , , , ,, , , , , , , – 004, , , , – 008, , , – 007, – 015, , , , , , , and .

AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:  Mays Kakish, Chief Business Official; Sergio San Martin, Director of Facilities; Jerry Suich, Consultant; Thomas M. Cavanagh, Consultant.

NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Property Owners to be Identified

UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of payment

Board of Education 

• Cleveland Johnson, Board President
• Tracey B. Vackar, Vice President
• Jesus M. Holguin, Board Clerk
• Gary E. Baugh, Ed.S., Board Member
• Denise Fleming, Ed.D., Board Member

District Administration

• Judy D. White, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
• Mays Kakish, Chief Business Official
• Martinrex Kedziora, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Ed Services
• Robert Verdi, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

The Pledge of Allegiance will be lead by the following three Cadets of the Canyon Springs AFJROTC: Ariana Segovia, Melissa Pedrero and Olivia Von Barnau Sythoff; directed by Sgt. Ruben Martinez.

The evening's Inspiration is a performance by the Hendrick Ranch Choir, directed by Debra Johnson - 5th Grade teacher at Hendrick Ranch Elementary.

2013 Board of Education Meetings Approved at the Organizational Meeting of December 11, 2012

Dr. Martinrex Kedziora, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services will introduce the following schools and announce their achievements:

Canyon Springs AFJROTC Briefing, Directed by Sgt. Ruben Martinez of Canyon Springs High School - Cadets Ariana Segovia, Melissa Pedrero, and Olivia Von Barnau Sythoff from Canyon Springs High School will present a briefing to the Board of Education.

Canyon Springs High School Charter Hospice, Directed by Bonnie Beck of Charter Hospice and assisted by Cindy Acosta, Receptionist at Canyon Springs High School - The Board of Education would like to recognize the Canyon Springs High School Charter Hospice students for participating in this charitable program; by visiting the sick and elderly patients in nursing homes throughout Riverside and Moreno Valley. Students are transported every other Saturday to nursing homes to read, play games and interact with patients. The Charter Hospice Program Director, Bonnie Beck, will be present to support the Canyon Springs High School students.  Cindy Acosta, Receptionist at Canyon Springs High School, helps facilitate this valuable program between Canyon Springs High School and Charter Hospice.

Eastern Municipal Water District and Rancho California Water District Poster and Write-Off Winners - The District would like to recognize the following students who  

Daniel Garcia Jr. - Ridge Crest Elementary School
Julieta Ibazeta - Edgemont Elementary School
Antonio Ruvulcaba - North Ridge Elementary School
Daniel Ruvulcaba - North Ridge Elementary School

31st Annual RIMS Inland Science and Engineering Fair Winners, Directed by Stacey Lerma, Science Teacher at Vista Heights Middle School - The Board of Education would like to recognize the following students who placed in the RIMS Inland Science and Engineering Fair:

Moreno Valley High School Folklorico 1st Place Winners USA National Folklorico Competition, Directed by Elva Negrete, English Language Development Teacher at Moreno Valley High School - The Board of Education would like to congratulate the Moreno Valley High School Folklorico team for placing 1st at the USA National Folklorico Competition.  The following representatives are here today to accept this honor for their team: Patricia Berumen, Tania Zepeda, Shemain Avina, Rodrigo Andrade, Saul Hernandez and Simon Trujillo.

Vista del Lago High School Health Academy Winners - Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)  State Leadership Conference, Directed by Cindy Dolan, Science Teacher at Vista del Lago High School - Congratulations to the winners of the HOSA State Leadership Conference from Vista del Lago High School Health Academy.  The District would like to recognize the following students for the accomplishments:

National Football Foundation Scholarship in College Hall of Fame - Congratulations to Kyle Armstrong, of Canyon Springs High School,  who became part of the National Football Foundation in College Hall of Fame.

Valley View High School Sate International Thespian Festival, Directed by Jeanine Lopez, Drama Teacher at Valley View High School - The Board of Education would like to recognize the following students for their achievements at the State International Thespian Festival:

Peter Elizalde – received overall excellent for monologues

Sylvia Lopez – received overall excellent for monologues received overall excellent for duet acting

Kelsey Mays – received overall excellent for monologues

Kayla Massmann- received overall excellent for monologues

Gabriel Baxter – received overall excellent for Duet musical

Dominic Baxter – received overall excellent for Duet musical and received overall excellent for duet acting

Gracie Krikl – received overall Superior in monologues (she qualified to go to internationals)

Deselle Robinson- received overall excellent for set design

English Language Tutors, Directed by Lilia Villa, Director of the English Language Learner Program - The District would like to recognize and thank the students and community members who have volunteered for our district's English Learner tutoring program:

Riverside County History Day Secondary Winners, Directed by Joann Gillespie, 6th Grade Teacher at Vista Heights Middle School - The following secondary students from Moreno Valley Unified School District placed at the Riverside County History Day competition:

• Junior Individual Exhibit: Nagee Clowney, Vista Heights Middle School, "And Justice for All: Plessy v Ferguson, From Separate to Equal to Desegregation, 1^st Place
• Junior Paper: Catherine Guzman, Vista Heights Middle School,"The Panama Canal: A Turning Point in History", 2^nd Place
• Junior Individual Performance: Lelah Ericson, Vista Heights Middle School, "It Was Just a Wall Right?” The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall, 1st Place
• Taylor Hites, Vista Heights Middle School, "The Turning Points of Laura Froehlich", 3^rd Place
• Junior Group Performance: Nicholas Burns, Amarie Campbell, Karina Perez, and Randford Terry, "Freedom Riders", 2^nd Place

Resolution No. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month -May- Denise McCrea, Secretary in the Accountability and Assessment Department, will accept Resolution No. observing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Month.

The Board of Education of the Moreno Valley Unified School District does hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Moreno Valley Unified School District and encourages appropriate instructional activities.

It was moved by           and seconded by           to adopt Resolution No. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2013

VOTE:     AYES -          NAYS -          ABSTAIN -

The high school Student Board Representatives will give their school reports at this time.

Any person requesting to speak to any item on the Agenda may do so at this time or when the item is addressed by the Board of Education.

Individual speakers shall be allowed to speak for three minutes on any agenda item. The Board of Education shall limit the total time for public input on each agenda item to 21 minutes. Board Bylaw 9323 (b) section 5.

The Board of Education encourages public comments. During this section, staff may briefly respond to statements or questions or may ask questions for clarification. The Board may refer to staff or other resources for factual information, direct staff to report back at a subsequent meeting, and/or direct staff to place the topic on a future agenda.

If someone wants to lodge a complaint against an employee, the appropriate form may be obtained at any school or the Community Education Center.

Individual speakers shall be allowed to speak for a total of three minutes on non-agenda items regardless of the number of issues to be addressed by the individual The Board of Education shall limit the total time for public input on non-agenda items to 21 minutes.

With Board of Education consent, the president may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard.  The President may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional persons speak only if they have something new to add. Board Bylaw 9323(b-c section 5)

A Public Hearing will be conducted to review and consider adoption of a report entitled "School Facilities Needs Analysis," prepared as of April 2013 ("2013 SFNA"), to consider and respond to all comments received by the Moreno Valley Unified School District related thereto, and to adopt alternative school fees.

The Board President will open the Public Hearing and ask if there are any public comments.  After public comments or if there are no public comments, the Board President will ask for a motion to close the Public Hearing.

It was moved by _____________ and seconded by ___________ to close the Public Hearing on the School Facilities Needs Analysis.

VOTE:                      AYES -                          NAYS -                               ABSTAIN -

As set forth in the 2013 SFNA, the Level 2 Fee amount has been calculated as Four and 02/100 Dollars ($4.02) per square foot of assessable space for new residential construction within the District.

The 2013 SFNA must be considered by the Board after a public hearing is held wherein the Board is required to respond to all comments received by the District on the proposed 2013 SFNA during the thirty (30) day review period.  The 2013 SFNA has been on file and available for public review at the District’s offices for a period of thirty (30) days prior to the public hearing of the Board.  The District has complied with the requirements of Government Code Section 65352.2(c) prior to the completion of the 2013 SFNA by providing notice and offering to meet with the planning commission or agency of the cities and counties with land use jurisdiction within the District.  In addition, the 2013 SFNA was provided to such local agencies responsible for land use planning for review and comment prior to the thirty (30) day public review period.  Notice of the time and place of the public hearing of the Board, including the location and procedure for viewing a copy of the 2013 SFNA was posted in the District’s offices, and published in a newspaper of general circulation within the jurisdiction of the District not less than thirty (30) days prior to the public hearing.  A copy of the 2013 SFNA was mailed not less than thirty (30) days prior to the public hearing to any person who made a written request at least forty-five (45) days prior to the public hearing.

After the public hearing, the Board shall consider whether to approve the 2013 SFNA and adopt by resolution a change in the Alternative School Fees to the amounts justified by the 2013 SFNA and Government Code Section 65995.5.  After adoption, the Board must give notice to all affected city and county planning officials within the District’s boundaries.

District staff recommends that the Board approve the 2013 SFNA and adopt the proposed Resolution to change the Alternative School Fees as justified by the 2013 SFNA and Government Code Section 65995.5, subject to modification of any Board member to incorporate any prepared or modified written responses to the public comments received by the District, if any.

A motion was made by ____________ and seconded by ________________ to approve Resolution No. as presented.

VOTES:          AYES:               NAYS:                   ABSTAIN:

A Public Hearing will be conducted to review and consider adoption of Resolution No. - Approving The Dedication Of Property To The City Of Moreno Valley And Authorizing Execution Of A Temporary Right-Of-Entry For Street Improvements Adjacent To Valley View High School.

The Board President will open the Public Hearing and ask if there are any public comments.  After public comments or if there are no public comments, the Board President will ask for a motion to close the Public Hearing.

It was moved by _________________ and seconded by __________________ to close the Public Hearing on Adopting Resolution No. .

VOTE:          AYES:                    NAYS:                    ABSTAIN:

The City of Moreno Valley (“City”) has requested that the Moreno Valley Unified School District (“District”) dedicate to the City property owned by the District along Nason Street (“Property”) for construction and maintenance of certain sidewalk and related improvements.  The City has also requested a temporary Right of Entry (“Right of Entry”), to allow the City additional access to surrounding property to complete the identified sidewalk and related improvements.  District staff believes that having such improvements in place will enhance student and public safety and access.  District staff believes, therefore, that dedicating the property will be in the District’s best interest.

Education Code Section 17556 et seq. sets forth procedures for dedication of school district property for public street and utility purposes, which includes requirements for: (1) adoption of a “Resolution of Intent” to dedicate the property; (2) a public hearing, after notice, regarding the dedication of the property; and (3) subsequent adoption of a Resolution approving the dedication of the property.

On April 16, 2013, the Board of Education (“Board”) adopted Resolution No. declaring the Board’s intent to dedicate the easement.  Notices have been published and posted as required by law.

The subject of this Agenda Item is the public hearing and Resolution approving the dedication of the property to the City.  The Resolution provides that, on May 14, 2013, the Board shall conduct a public hearing and, if there has not been a protest by ten percent of the qualified electors of the District, approve the dedication of the property to the City.  In approving the dedication, the Board may also authorize the execution of the Right of Entry.

The Resolution must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Board.

A motion was made by ___________ and seconded by ____________ to approve Resolution No. as presented.

VOTE:          AYES:                    NAYS:               ABSTAIN:

VOTE:  AYES -                         NAYS -            ABSTAIN - 

Staff recommends that the Board of Education approve Purchase Order List No. 13 in the amount of $388,764.34.

Approve Contractual Agreements.

Staff requests that the following equipment owned by the District be declared surplus property and disposed of in accordance with Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.

It is recommended that the donations be accepted.  The donations will be applied to the appropriate accounts to enable schools/sites to spend the funds.

Board approval is required for conferences that are out-of-state or any one manager authorizes five or more staff from a site to attend. Attendance at the following conferences are recommended for Board approval. 

Board approval is required for conferences that are out-of-state or any one manager authorizes five or more staff from a site to attend. Attendance at the following conferences are recommended for Board approval.

Overnight field trips require Board approval. The following overnight field trips are recommended for Board approval. No student will be denied the opportunity to participate due to a lack of funding. As stipulated in Board Policy 6153, the appropriate number of chaperones will accompany the students. 

To be compliant in the Head Start program, as per Head Start Performance Standards, the Eligibility Process and Enrollment Ranking Criteria must be Board approved annually.  The Eligibility Process and Enrollment Ranking Criteria for the Head Start program is attached. Bertha Bravo, Supervisor, Head Start Program, will be present to answer any questions.  Staff recommends the Board approve the Eligibility Process and Enrollment Ranking Criteria.

VOTE: AYES -                     NAYS -            ABSTAIN - 

Dr. Martinrex Kedziora will introduce Dr. Linda Navarette of Project Moving Forward and the Moreno Valley Unified School District staff that will share the Project Moving Forward Grant, serving Hendrick Ranch and Armada Elementary Schools: Jeff Jones-Principal of Armada Elementary, Robert Gordon-Principal of Hendrick Ranch Elementary, Sonia Quinn-District Instructional ELD Coach, Javiera Viegas-Teacher at Armada Elementary and Debra Johnson - Teacher at Hendrick Ranch Elementary.

It was moved by _____________ and seconded by ______________ to approve the Project Moving Forward Grant.

Vote: AYES -                     Nays -                    ABSTAIN -

Dr. Martinrex Kedziora, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services will introduce Micki Polle Clowney, Director of the Upward Bound Math and Science Program, Moreno Valley College.  Ms. Clowney will share an update on the Upward Bound Math & Science partnership between Moreno Valley College and Vista Del Lago High School.

Authorization for Educational Services to create a Drop out Prevention Pilot Program targeting students who need additional support and modification in graduation requirements to receive a high school diploma.  Administration recommends approval to create the pilot program.

It was moved by ______ and seconded by ____ to approve the Dropout Prevention Pilot Program. 

VOTE:  AYES -                         NAYS -            ABSTAIN -

With the proposed state deferral of revenues to school districts, it may be necessary for Moreno Valley USD to internally transfer funds for cash flow purposes.   

Per Education Code Section 42603, any funds transferred are required to be paid by the following June 2014.  No more than 75% of the money held in any fund may be transferred.

A motion was made by ________ and seconded by _________ to approve Resolution as presented.

VOTE:            AYES:                NAYS:              ABSTAIN:

A brief presentation will be provided to the Board and will include statistics and services provided by the Transportation Department.

Amendment of Contract -A-12/13-1356 with Hemet Unified School District is being presented for approval.  The original Agreement was submitted on August 7, 2012.  At that time, the Board approved the contract and requested staff provide a report with specific details on utilizing this service. Hemet USD provides on-call student transportation services for the District.  The amended contract extends the contract from February 16, 2013 - June 30, 2013.

A motion was made by _____________ and seconded by _____________ to approve Amended Contract A-12/13-1356 as presented.

VOTE:               AYES:                    NAYS:                        ABSTAIN:         

At the December 11, 2012,  Board Policy 3100 was presented for First Reading.  At that meeting, an additional change was recommended and the policy was brought back for review on January 22, 2013.  At that meeting, the Board asked for further clarification on the policy and requested staff review and discuss the policy further with the Budget Advisory Committee. 

The Budget Advisory Committee has met and clarified the language in the policy. Board Policy 3100 is being re-submitted for First Reading.

Title 5, Section 80026 allows school districts to request Emergency Permits if there is an insufficient number of certificated persons who meet the District's specified employment criteria to fill necessary positions.  Exemptions such as Emergency Permits are warranted when persons holding appropriate credentials or certificates are not available and existing staff are not legally certified to be assigned to a particular subject area, grade level, or group of students.  In accordance with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements, submission of a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators by the employing agency shall be a prerequisite to the issuance of any Emergency Permit by that agency.

In accordance with Education Code Section 44300 staff is recommending the Board of Education adopt the attached Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, which shall be valid until June 30, 2014.

It was moved by _________ and seconded by _________ to adopt the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, as presented.

VOTE:            AYES:                NAYS:              ABSTAIN:

Due to a lack of work and/or lack of funds, Administration recommends the Board of Education adopt Board Resolution - Reduction and/or Elimination of Certain Classified Bargaining Unit Positions, effective July 15, 2013. 

It was moved by _________ and seconded by _________ to adopt Board Resolution , as presented.

VOTE:        AYES -                     NAYS -               ABSTAIN -

A new management position is being recommended entitled Principal K-12 Online Learning and Education Support.  This position is being brought forward at this time in order to facilitate the new online school the District is preparing to open next year.  This position will be crucial to the success of the school, while also helping to facilitate other program-related endeavors for the entire District.

It was moved by __________ and seconded by __________ to adopt the new management position and job description for Principal K-12 Online Learning and Educational support, as presented.

VOTE:        AYES -                     NAYS -                 ABSTAIN -

The job description for Assistant Principal 9-12 has been revised to update the required credential qualifications.  Changes or additions to the attached job description are shown with strikeouts and bold print. 

The job description for Dean of Students has been revised to update the required credential qualifications.  Changes or additions to the attached job description are shown with strikeouts and bold print. 

The job description for Director III - Human Resources has been updated to add and clarify responsibilities.  Changes or additions to the attached job description are shown with strikeouts and bold print.