With the leadership of April Gaylord and financial support from the Live Oak Grant and extended day funds, Murphy is enhancing our performing arts program this year. Martin Murphy staff and parents, along with the assistance of District staff are in the process of creating a Performing Arts Center in which the Mustang Thespian Troupe can practice dramatic performances in the drama elective and the extended day program.  The Mustang Thespian Troupe, with an eye on equity, includes teaching a diverse group of students skills in drama, singing, and production design.

Equipment                                      License Number / Vin Number                       Estimated Value

1993 Ford Super Bantam (BUS 47)        E295423/ 1FDJE37M8PHA70319                          $250.00

1993 Ford  Super Bantam (BUS 49)       E295422/ 1FDJE37M4PHA70317                          $250.00

1995 Ford (BUS 35)                                E997387/ 1FDJE37F7SHB54111                           $250.00

1993 Ford Super Bantram (BUS 36)       E294469/ 1FDJE37MXPHB65187                         $250.00

1999 Ford Econoline 450 (BUS 57)        E1030411/ 1FDWE47F9XHA61870                        $250.00

Acknowledging that the Emerald Regime donates back to Live Oak Band and in the spirit of cooperation, Staff used a standard hourly rate based on the square footage that will increase 2% per year to cover direct costs.  Using this rate, the Emerald Regime’s estimated annual cost is listed below. 

2018-2019 $13,939.38

2019-2020 $14,217.06

2020-2021 $14,502.28

Increment 1: Site work

Increment 2: Two two-story classroom buildings

Increment 3: Science classroom buildings

Increment 4: Student union

Of these increments, the Increment 1 (Site work) was further split into two phases:

Phase 1: Site utilities (domestic water, fire water, electric, sewer, storm drain, etc.), mass grading, earthwork, site demolition (fencing, trees, etc.).

Phase 2: Demolition of building “A” (existing Admin building and kitchen), parking lot modernization, site irrigation, landscape, concrete sidewalks, final connection to storm drain/fire water through main parking lot.

In an effort to expedite the award of contract of Phase 2, Staff requests that the Board of Education delegate authority to the Superintendent or his designee to award contracts per Education Code 17604 and be ratified at the next scheduled Board meeting. 

The engineers estimate for the project is $3,767,200.

Should the lowest bids exceed the estimated budget amount by more than 10%, Staff will not award the contract and will re-bid and bring the actual low bid amount to the Board for review and approval at a later date.  Accordingly, if the low bid is below the estimated amount the District will award this contract.

The engineers estimate for the project is $170,000.

Should the lowest bids exceed the estimated budget amount by more than 10%, Staff will not award the contract and will rebid and bring the actual low bid amount to the Board for review and approval at a later date.  Accordingly, if the low bid is below the estimated amount the District will award this contract.

2.  The specific nature of the student's needs require an outside provider to deliver the services on the IEP.

Because there are a limited number of teachers assigned to alternative programs and Central Continuation High School, and in order to schedule a full array of courses for students enrolled in these programs, this item is brought annually to the Board in accordance with the Ed Code provision.

The following teachers have the requisite units and have agreed to the following assignments:

In accordance with AB 2160, the District is recommending the approval of an updated job description for the classified position of Yard Duty. Currently, the Yard Duty positions at each school site are filled with at-will employees. These at-will employees will be given an opportunity to take the required Merit System exam in order to continue in the same position that beginning January 1 2019 will no longer be at-will but will be a classified position subject to a probationary period and leading toward permanent status.

The rate of pay for Yard Duty has been and will be recommended to continue to be minimum wage, which is already projected in the 2018-19 District budget.  Per Rules of Merit, the rate of pay will be reviewed by the Personnel Commission.

Staff recommends that the Board of Education approve the updated representative duties in the job description for the classified position of Yard Duty.

In accordance with Education Code 35143, the governing board of each school district shall hold an annual organizational meeting within a 15-day period that commences with the date upon which a newly-elected governing board member takes office in election years, and the same 15-day period on the calendar in non-election years.

We are also excited to welcome our newly elected trustees at the meeting on December 4, 2018. The new trustees shall take their Oath of Office as given by Board President Mary Patterson on December 4, 2018 at 4:00 pm, at 15600 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The activity will take place in advance of going into the Board's closed session. Friends and family members of new trustees are encouraged to attend and welcome to take photographs during the Oath of Office agenda item. The Board will enter into closed session immediately after all have completed the Oath of Office.

The annual organization meeting of the Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Education shall be begin on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 6:00 pm, during the open session meeting. 

Within 15 days prior to the date of the annual meeting, the board shall notify the county superintendent of schools and all board members of the date and time of the meeting.

• To provide a review of the District’s financial condition at periodic intervals during the fiscal year

• To provide a status report to the Board of Education and the public of the financial condition of the District

• To determine necessary budget revisions as a result of current or projected financial information.  The interim reflects adopted, revised and projected budgets. The first interim report reflects financial and budgetary status as of October 31, 2018.  

• Britton Middle School reconstruction
• Nordstrom Elementary multi-use room and portable replacement
• Jackson Academy of Math and Music new multi-use room/gym
• Technology infrastructure and instructional technology replacement
• Construction management

Of the $80 million series bond funds, $9,680,042 has been spent for a total of 12% of Series B as of October 31, 2018.

Morgan Hill Unified School District is in Region 20 (Santa Clara County).  There are six (6) Delegates from Region 20 whose terms expire in 2019. The Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Education may nominate as many individuals within its geographical region as it chooses.  To submit a nomination by January 7, the Board would need to take action at the December 4, 2018 board meeting.

Nominations must be postmarked by January 7, 2019.  A biographical sketch of each nominee must also be mailed by January 7, 2019.

The Superintendent requests approval to attend the California School Board Association Annual Education Conference and Trade Show from November 29 - December 1, 2018.

The previous employment agreement approved Board of Education states that the Assistant Superintendent's salary schedule "shall be consistent with any ongoing salary increases awarded to MHELA."  The MHELA agreement for the 2018-19 year is valued at 2.5%; therefore, the Assistant Superintendent's salary schedule has been adjusted accordingly. The proposed term of the Assistant Superintendents' new agreement has been adjusted to July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021.

The next REGULAR meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 2018 with Open Session beginning at 6:00pm.  The agenda will be available on the District's website by 5:00pm Friday, November 30, 2018.