Rescue Union School District

• Principal George Tapanes and Vice Principal Samantha Schlesinger shared with the Board the focus for Marina this year, listening. Last year while doing classroom observations the discussion began regarding how to teach students to have academic conversations/discussions. They presented “Accountable Talk” to staff and this year as the September 5, professional development day, a facilitator ran a Socratic Seminar.Students are now using those techniques and not only in the classroom.

  With the addition of Amy Bohren, EL Coordinator this year the staff has been working on ways to improve the lowest subgroup, listening and speaking (at about 26% across the board).  They have started creating listening lessons in Juno and using the analytics to review the progress.  The goal is to increase this by at least 10% with the strategies and practices that have been implemented.   Along with the academic listening, is the listening in school culture, the music program.  At this point, Principal Tapanes, introduced the Jazz band and 17 students performed.  They started the evening by performing as people arrived for the meeting and played several selections for the Board including Bruno Mars, Treasures.  The band has just returned from Magic Music Days in Disneyland.

• Difference Makers: Marina Village presented the Difference Maker award to Ben Cain, Music Teacher who conducted the Jazz Band performance.However, in his words, he was not doing a lot of conducting because he wanted the students to “listen” to each other!
  

UPDATES:

• Superintendent Olson began by thanking Director of Transportation, Patrick Cahill for the nice article in the paper regarding our new electric bus.

  She went on to report we have started paving the way for next year’s focus on social emotional learning, multi-tiered system of support, and trauma informed practices. This is to address our need not only to have tiered intervention supports for academics, but also to have them for behavior and social emotional needs.  We have seen this extreme need on the rise this year.

  This past month a day of training was provided by Kelly Rizzi from Shasta County on Trauma Informed Practices.  On January 29^th, 19 staff members which included administrators, counselors, teachers, a board member and two representatives from the county visited Dennis Earl Elementary in Turlock.  This school is currently in the 3rd year of implementation for PBIS, Trauma Informed Practices and MTSS.  The group had the opportunity to speak with staff about how they set up the program, determined what students needed and how they put those interventions in place.  They also were able to sit in on a group meeting of students dealing with loss.

  EDCOE will now be bringing Kelly Rizzi back in April for a countywide training and we hope to be able to send additional teachers.

  We will be promoting the belief in our students that they are successful individuals who can learn and behave, instead of the mindset of behave and learn so you can be a successful person.  This also fits with our focus on growth mindset.

• Dave Scroggins, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction provided an update on current activities. 
  Professional development:ELA Benchmark Training was provided to grade level representatives from each school on January 11^th , a similar training is scheduled for Go Math! On February 27 and STEMScopes, NGSS training was provided by our own staff, which was very well received.
  He reported that the Calendar Committee met earlier in January and is currently reviewing a draft for consideration.The next meeting is on February 20 and we hope to bring a recommendation to the Board shortly thereafter.He also commented on the information that Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Sean Martin provided regarding data on the impact of holidays and early release days on our ADA.This information will help us provide a calendar that maximizes our ADA and the instruction benefits for our students.
  Mr. Scroggins commented on the visit from our Chinese sisters schools this year and what a wonderful experience it was for the teachers and students.  The families were very hospitable and our students were incredibly welcoming.  He shared that we are very excited to have a small group of students and one teacher, Liz Ulmer, scheduled to visit our sister school in Hangzhou over spring break.
  Mr. Scroggins reported on the LCAP process for this year.  Currently the Parent Advisory Committee has been meeting and is developing their survey.  The RUFT consultation meeting was held on February 8 and CSEA is scheduled for February 15.  We will be scheduling the listening circles with students for some time in March.
  New this year, administration is looking at revising our LCAP.  Our plan is very lengthy and although it represents what we do in our district we feel that we can refine our goals to be more focused.  We are looking at condensing our goals from 6 down to 3 and in doing so make each one more targeted.   

• Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Sean Martin presented a brief update on the budget.He reported on the Governor’s proposal to fully funding LCFF.It was projected to be fully funded by 2021 but we are seeing an acceleration of that funding, same amount of revenue but seeing it earlier. This is very positive however still this does not fully fund education.
  
  
• Phil Jones Maintenance and Operations Coordinator reported on the facility projects underway in the District.EID State mandated water testing for lead has been completed.Green Valley, Pleasant Grove, Marina Village and Lake Forest results have all been clear and samples have been submitted for our reaming schools. Those results should be available in the next couple of weeks.
  The Lake Forest backstop that was installed over winter break has been corrected and is ready to go.
  We will be going out to bid on Jackson School roof replacement for 4 buildings.Those bids will come in next month and will give us a cost estimate on that project.
  Our Utility Techs have been busy districtwide doing irrigation checks to be sure thing are ready for summer.
  Other projects include the Marina Village multipurpose room where we have been working on dry rot from a leaking upper window.After a contractor consultation, it appears the original flashing was installed incorrectly and has been leaking for an extended period and will require extensive repairs.
  Mr. Jones also reported on the progress of the Marina Village two-story project.  Bridges are in place, entire building has been sealed, and the roof has been covered.  The bottom floor has been roughed in for electrical and HVAC is being installed.  They are making good progress and right on schedule.

ACTION ITEMS:

• The Board approved Resolution #18-02 Declaring Certain Real Property Surplus
• The Board approved Resolution #18-03 Reduction of Hours/Elimination of Positions Classified Personnel
• The Board approved Openers for 2017-2018 CSEA Negotiations with public comments set for the March 13, 2018 regular Board Meeting
• The Board approved:

• January 23, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
• January 31, 2018, Study Session Minutes
• District Expenditure Warrants and Purchase Orders
• Personnel Actions
• Certification of District Signatures
• Resolution #18-04 Designated Signatory
• Library Plan
• School Accountability Report Cards (SARC)
• Investment Portfolio
• Contract:Nonpublic School/Agency Master Contract
• Donations

NEXT MEETING:   Regular Board Meeting, March 13, 2018 and the Study Session will be February 27, 2018.