BULLETIN TO THE BOARD JUNE 02, 2019

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM: DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Please find below the updates from our divisional heads. These reports are meant to update the Board members on current issues and to provide relevant information to the public. Class of 2019 Graduations: What a great week celebrating the success of our high school students. Beginning with the special ceremony at Middle College and ending with our two comprehensive high schools - parents, families and students joined with school and district staff to recognize this important milestone. We could not be more proud. These young people will actualize our mission, as they go out and make a better world. Middle College Graduation

Village High School Graduation

Foothill High School Graduation

Amador Valley High School Graduation

View more photos here: ● Amador Valley High School Class of 2019 Graduation photos, ● Foothill High School Class of 2019 Graduation photos

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION

DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FROM: MICAELA OCHOA ED.D., DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, BUSINESS SERVICES

This weekend I have the following seven updates:

1. Facility Needs and Potential 2020 Bond 2. Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority 3. School Services of California (SSC) Study 4. Measure I1 Campus Safety and Security Projects 5. Facility Use Fees 6. Maintenance Board Update 7. Hart Middle School Promotion

Facility Needs and Potential 2020 Bond Last week we issued a district-wide survey asking staff to provide their input on facility related priorities for consideration in a future bond measure. As you may recall, we followed this same process in 2016 to build our recommended project list. On Monday, June 3rd, the survey will close. We will use the information we collect from the survey to help inform the recommendation we make to the board later this month. Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority On Tuesday May 28th, I attended the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) meeting where they discussed approving a potential agreement with the District to add routes during the months of August through October of 2019 (the time when we’ll be under construction for the solar project at Amador Valley High School). The MOU is making its way through the process and we hope to execute the agreement in the next few weeks. School Services of California Study As you may recall, I hired SSC to conduct an assessment of Business Services to identify ways in which we can be more efficient while also improving customer service. SSC completed department staff interviews. I will provide a more detailed update next week. Measure I1 Campus Safety and Security Projects: VOIP Planning is Underway! Measure I1 includes funding to upgrade and replace campus communication systems by installing new, network-based Voice over IP telephones, clocks, bells and speakers. Modern VOIP solutions can introduce campus safety enhancements that can create rapid communication options during emergency situations. In order to determine the district VOIP hardware and software standards, a committee of staff from Technology, MOT and Facilities departments (including representatives from the District Safety Committee) has been convened. The committee has met several times during the past two months in order to receive and review information about potential solutions from VOIP hardware and software manufacturers. During the coming months, The District will be issuing an RFP to select a vendor who will design the VOIP solution’s network and telecommunications architecture and assist with the preparation of an RFP that will be used to solicit bids for the installation of VOIP systems. It is anticipated that the Administration will present a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for this design vendor during the Fall 2019. Pending the VOIP design and bid process, and the successful continuation of the campus network upgrades, work on the VOIP installation is intended to begin in 2020. Facility Use Fees On June 11th, staff will be bringing the annual item to approve changes in the Use of Facilities fees for FY20. As has been past practice, fees have been increased by the CPI from School Services of California (3.18%). Two exceptions are the cost for custodial (based on actual mid-range cost per hour) and stadium usage (recalculated using updated costs). After Board consideration, users will be notified of cost changes. Now that Facilitron is fully implemented, updating fees in January for the following fiscal year will allow time for the system to be updated and users informed of changes. Staff would like to move the annual cycle to January starting in 2020. Net revenue collected through the end of April totals $337,919.60. Fifteen percent of this amount is rebated back to sites based on their usage.

Maintenance Board Update On June 11th, we will present to the Board an update of projects accomplished during the 2018-19 school year and those planned for Summer 2019. Planning for FY20 funding and projects for the 2019-20 school year and Summer 2020 is underway. Among other items, staff will be looking at how to address needs at the Amador Gym using the Deferred and Routine Restricted Maintenance funds. Hart MS Promotion This is the first year that parking was available on the Hart Middle School field for promotion. The Maintenance team set up the field to accommodate nearly 400 cars while still protecting existing irrigation. The field parking was about 80-90% full for the event on Thursday night, and many families expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to park there (instead of in the office park).

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION

DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FROM: JULIO HERNANDEZ, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

Directory for Human Resources - Who do I call? Do you wonder who to call for what in HR? On the https://www.pleasantonusd.net/ website, go the the EMPLOYMENT tab and you’ll find links to HR Staff and our department Roles & Responsibilities. Applying for jobs at PUSD If you would like to apply for any positions in PUSD, please do so via EdJoin. We are in need of substitutes for our Special Education and Special Needs Assistants. See this flyer for more information.

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION

DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D.SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FROM: ODIE J. DOUGLAS, ED.D., ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Alisal Elementary School - Recognized as a Model PLC at Work™ We have just received the news that Alisal Elementary School has been recognized as 1 out of 16 schools in California by Solution Tree as a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work™. They are acknowledged for sustained success in raising student achievement. Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee. Click here to review student achievement results at Alisal. We extend sincere congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to the Alisal community for a job well done!

Wheelchair Foundation - From the Heart School Program May 2019 Happenings Walnut Grove Elementary School exceeded their efforts from last year by over $700. This is remarkable! Students challenged themselves to see what ideas they could come up with on their own to raise awareness about mobility and raise funds for wheelchairs. We heard about so many creative ways students worked together both at school and in their neighborhoods. There were countless lemonade stands several weekends in a row and we even received a notice that seven families put on a neighborhood garage sale in which all the proceeds went to the Wheelchair Foundation. We love to hear how students feel empowered and choose to make a difference in their world. Thanks, Walnut Grove!

Josh Routh has a fun time with students at Walnut Grove during a presentation.

2018-19 End of Year TVTIP Graduate Recognitions Tri Valley Teacher Induction Program (TVTIP) is a two year, job-embedded induction program that leads to a clear CA teaching credential. Each year we recognize the year 2 graduates in their classrooms with students. Please click HERE to see our 2019 TVTIP graduates from the following Pleasanton schools including our new teacher from Sunol Glen: Alisal, Donlon, Lydiksen, Mohr, Vintage Hills, Hart, Harvest Park, Pleasanton Middle, Home/Hospital, Amador Valley, Foothill, and Village. Restoring Coordinator of Language Acquisition Position As part of the development of recommendations to the Board of Education, the Local Control Advisory Committee (LCAC) and the Educational Services staff have determined a need to restore a Coordinator position to the Division of Teaching and Learning. This position was previously named Coordinator of Special Projects and Program Improvement. The job description has been adjusted to reflect the need to increase actions and services that primarily support our unduplicated students who are English Learners. This is agenda item 11.16 on the June 11th Board of Education Meeting agenda. Additional information can be reviewed here.

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION

DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FROM: ED DIOLAZO, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Trauma Informed Education and Upcoming Presentation Staff from the Student Services team have been attending trainings over the last two school years on Trauma Informed Care and Education. Next week, during a training day with school administrators, our team will be presenting on Trauma Informed Education. Some of the trainings that staff have attended in preparation for the upcoming professional development this week include:

1/13/17 Mindfulness & Trauma (Fred Finch) 2/28/18 Transforming Trauma (Center for Discovery) 6/28/18 Trauma Informed Treatment of Adults & Children (BCHS) 6/23/18- 6/24/18 PREPaRE (PUSD) 9/19/18- The Impact of Trauma at School (Fred Finch) 11/9/18- The Pain of Trauma, The Trauma of Pain (Acadia Health Care) In addition to these, one of the social work team members also just completed a course called Helping Students Overcome Trauma. During the 2019-20 school year, we anticipate a trainer of trainers opportunity around trauma informed education being available in the fall. The Student Support Services division plans to put together a team to attend these trainings. Tobacco Prevention Education Ashley Sprader, Elise Greenaway and Heather Pereira are in collaboration with an informal coalition of organizations that are working together to address vaping trends in the area. On May 31st, PUSD met with Flavors Hook Kids Livermore, Alameda County Public Health Department and Breathe California to discuss how to push for city ordinances around e-juice sales and how to improve parent engagement. We will continue working with the coalition to move forward. Celebrations this Week On Friday, May 31st, in the presence of family and staff, students from the Transition Program at Village High School celebrated their educational accomplishments at their Certificate Ceremony. Smiles (and tears) spread across the faces of those in attendance. Congratulations to our students on a job well done! Our littlest learners also celebrated their final day of 2018-2019 school year with a closing program filled with songs and movement! Joy spread across the proud parents’ faces as they watched their little ones shine in front of a large audience. News from our SELPA Office Beginning this week, the budget conference committee will start to decide how to resolve the differences between the Senate and Assembly versions of the 2019-20 State Budget. There are three special education proposals being contemplated:

Governor  Senate  Assembly 

$696.2 million (ongoing)  

● Provides LEAs that exceed 55% Unduplicated Pupil Percentage (UPP) with an estimated $14,549 grant for each student with disability (SWD) above the estimated SWD statewide average of 10.93%

● An LEA must exceed 55% UPP and be above the SWD statewide average to receive a grant 

$533 million (ongoing)  

● Reject Governor’s proposal ● $333 million to equalize AB 602

funding rates to the 90th percentile ● $200 million to provide districts a

$4,000 grant for each SWD receiving IEP services that is also enrolled in a mainstream early education setting

$593 million (ongoing)  

● Reject Governor’s proposal ● $333 million to equalize AB 602

funding rates to the 90th percentile ● $260 million to add an estimate of

preschool ADA to the AB602 funding formula   

The Assembly version is based on AB 428 and is the state SELPA’s preferred outcome of these deliberations. On behalf of our five member districts and the county office of education the Tri-Valley SELPA sent a letter to the conference committee chair and vice chair supporting the Assembly version.

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION

DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FROM: PATRICK GANNON, COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Media coverage this week includes: Congratulations class of 2019 (Pleasanton Weekly) Hart Middle School’s popular music teacher retiring Friday (Pleasanton Weekly) Construction on AVHS’s eco-friendly parking lot to begin (Pleasanton Patch) Editorial: District based elections do not make sense here (Pleasanton Weekly) Amador Valley staff, parents complain about gym’s condition (Pleasanton Weekly) PUSD expects little change from Newsome’s May revise (Independent)

Articles of interest: California governor and lawmakers at odds over new special education funding (EdSource) School bond measure advances toward Assembly vote (K12 Daily) Nicole May: Gatorade Softball Player of the Year We recently received word that Foothill High School Softball player Nicole May has been named Gatorade’s Softball Player of the Year! Congratulations to Nicole and Coach Matthew Sweeney for this incredibly well-deserved recognition. Read more here!

Concluding Comments As we reach the end of the year, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Odie Douglas for his seven (7) years as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. Dr. Douglas has played a huge role in the Pleasanton community, bringing programs forward that address equity and inclusivity - These include the SEED and Mariachi programs and promoting the District’s Equity and Diversity Resolution. We are grateful for his years of service and commit to maintaining the innovative programs he established during his tenure in PUSD. Thank You, Dr. D! Amador Valley High School Solar Project In the coming week, we will start construction on the Amador Valley High School Santa Rita Road student parking lot solar structure, which will provide covered parking, a new re-oriented lot with additional crosswalks and safety features, as well as a source of renewable energy and opportunity to reduce the District’s carbon footprint. Construction is projected to be ongoing through early October,

which means the majority of the Santa Rita parking lot will be unavailable for parking, morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups. Given the ongoing construction anticipated during the first eight weeks of school, students and parents will be asked to find ways to get to school that do not require parking on campus or in surrounding neighborhoods. While we understand this creates a temporary challenge with a short term inconvenience, we have been working closely with the City of Pleasanton to mitigate these impacts.

We want to thank the community for their patience, as we break ground on a project that will bring a short term inconvenience but result in benefits that will span decades and impact generations of future students and community members. Our incredible PUSD Facilities and Construction team continues to work tirelessly with our partners at the City of Pleasanton to make this project run smooth and in a timely manner.. Our mutual goal is to provide a suite of transportation options for our students and families to make the start of the 2019-2020 school year as smooth as possible. Please visit the District’s website to view detailed information including traffic circulation maps, bus routes, alternative parking locations and where new bike racks have been installed on campus. We will update the webpage routinely, as more information becomes available. Sincerely,

David Haglund Superintendent of Schools