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CITY OF PLEASANTON PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE AGENDA March 14, 2017 3:30 p.m. 157 Main, Conference Room #3 123 Main Street Pleasanton, CA 94566 Accessible Public Meetings The City of Pleasanton will provide special assistance for citizens with disabilities to participate in public meetings upon advance notice. If you need an auxiliary hearing aid or sign language assistance at least two working days advanced notice is necessary. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk 123 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566, or (925) 931-5027. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment - Comments are limited to items not listed on the Agenda 4. Approve meeting minutes of February 14, 2017 5. Monthly Planning Update (City) 6. Updated District Budget (PUSD) 7. Measure I1 (PUSD) 8. Superintendent Executive Search Firm Update (PUSD) 9. Pleasanton Unified School District's Safe Haven Resolution (PUSD) 10. Summer Recreation Programs at PUSD Facilities (City) 11. Approve cancellation of April 11, 2017 Liaison Meeting (City and PUSD) 12. Draft Joint Meeting Agenda (City and PUSD) 13. Upcoming Agenda Items 14. Matters Initiated by Liaison Committee Members 15. Adjournment Next Meeting Date April 11, 2017

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CITY OF PLEASANTON

PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE

AGENDA

March 14, 2017 3:30 p.m.

157 Main, Conference Room #3

123 Main Street Pleasanton, CA 94566

Accessible Public Meetings

The City of Pleasanton will provide special assistance for citizens with disabilities to participate in public meetings upon advance notice. If you need an auxiliary hearing aid or sign language assistance at least two working days advanced notice is necessary. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk 123 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566, or (925) 931-5027.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Public Comment - Comments are limited to items not listed on the Agenda

4. Approve meeting minutes of February 14, 2017

5. Monthly Planning Update (City)

6. Updated District Budget (PUSD)

7. Measure I1 (PUSD)

8. Superintendent Executive Search Firm Update (PUSD)

9. Pleasanton Unified School District's Safe Haven Resolution (PUSD)

10. Summer Recreation Programs at PUSD Facilities (City)

11. Approve cancellation of April 11, 2017 Liaison Meeting (City and PUSD)

12. Draft Joint Meeting Agenda (City and PUSD)

13. Upcoming Agenda Items

14. Matters Initiated by Liaison Committee Members

15. Adjournment

Next Meeting Date April 11, 2017

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CITY OF PLEASANTON PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

LIAISON COMMITTEE

MINUTES

February 14, 2017

1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present: Valerie Arkin, Steve Maher, Kathy Narum, Arne Olson

3. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2017 It was m/s by Maher/Olson to nominate Valerie Arkin 2017 Chair and Arne Olson was nominated as 2017 Vice Chair. All approved.

4. Public Comment

John Bauer addressed the committee regarding the demographers report.

5. Approve meeting minutes of January 10, 2017 It was m/s by Olson/Narum to approve minutes with correction noted. All Approved.

6. Preliminary School Site Inventory Nelson Fialho, City Manager noted that the city commissioned Cornish & Carey to essentially look at available sites in North Pleasanton and that 9 sites were located and that additional sites should be considered by the school district. He noted that the properties were in various forms of sale and provided information directly to the district to protect the school districts interest.

7. Monthly Planning Update Gerry Beaudin, Community Development Director presented the Community Development Departments monthly planning update and noted that the list contains 60 items currently and noted that the list is on the city’s website. Mr. Beaudin reviewed status of several projects with the committee.

8. City Collaboration The city provided an inventory list with a breakdown of different programs and initiatives that the city and school district work collaborative together on. The list included facilities and equipment, programs and services

9. Summer School 2017 Heather Pereira, Summer School Coordinator, presented a power point presentation regarding Summer School 2017. She noted that summer school will be held at Donlon and Foothill high schools, gave an overview of the programs being provided for elementary, middle school and high school and reviewed the funding and estimated budget.

10. Draft Joint Meeting Agenda The committee reviewed the draft agenda for the joint City Council/PUSD Board of Trustees meeting on April 11, 2017.

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City-School Liaison Committee Page 2 of 2 February 14, 2017

11. Upcoming Agenda Items

• Revised School Budget • Measure Ii and Propositions 55 & 56 updates

12. Matters Initiated by Liaison Committee Members

None 13. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

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Pleasanton Unified School District

Fiscal Year 2016‐17 Second Interim Report

Presentation to City Liaison Committee

March 14, 2017

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OverviewEducation Code Section 42130 requires that school districts certify to the State the fiscal stability of the District. Districts must demonstrate they can meet their fiscal obligations for the current year and for two years out. The reports must be presented to and approved by the District’s Governing Board no later than 45 days after the close of the report period. 1st Interim, covers actual expenditures and actual revenues from July 1

through October 31, and updates projections for the balance of the year

2nd Interim, covers actual expenditures and actual revenues from July 1 through January 31, and updates projections for the balance of the year

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OverviewThe Certification of the District’s financial condition may take one of three forms:

Positive Certification: The District will meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and subsequent two years.

Qualified Certification: The District may not meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year or subsequent two years.

Negative Declaration: The District will not meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year or for the subsequent fiscal years.

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Changes from First Interim to Second InterimBudgetUnrestricted Restricted Combined

RevenuesFirst Interim 125,243,425 22,300,627 147,544,052

LCFF – Special Education 82,384 ‐ 82,384

Revisions 128,680 382,960 511,640

New One‐Time 577,237 596,369 1,173,606

FY16/17 Projected Year Totals (2nd Interim) 126,031,726 23,279,956 149,311,682

ExpendituresFirst Interim 112,476,444 42,351,727 154,828,171

Revision – Supplemental 113,601 ‐ 113,601Revision – Special Education ‐ 384,909 384,909Revision/New One‐Time (759,961) 1,397,460 637,499Net Adjustments ‐ 28,693 28,693

FY16/17 Projected Year Totals (2nd Interim) 111,830,084 44,162,789 155,992,873

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Changes from First Interim to Second InterimBudgetUnrestricted Restricted Combined

Other Sources/(Uses)First Interim (17,447,425) 16,398,153 (1,049,272)

Special Education/Transportation (384,909) 384,909 ‐

PSEE Gift Fund ‐ (45,240) (45,240)

Net Adjustments (27,850) 27,850 ‐

FY16/17 Projected Year Totals (2nd Interim) (17,860,184) 16,765,672 (1,094,512)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance (3,658,542) (4,117,161) (7,775,703)

Beginning Balance 15,818,588 7,169,681 22,988,269

Ending Balance 12,160,046 3,052,520 15,212,566

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Components of Ending Fund BalanceUnrestricted Restricted Combined

Ending Fund Balance 12,160,046 3,052,520 15,212,566

Revolving Cash 65,350 ‐ 65,350

Stores 95,445 ‐ 95,445

Legally Restricted – Mental Health ‐ 600,456 600,456

Legally Restricted – Proposition 39 ‐ 2,300,095 2,300,095

Legally Restricted – Various Programs ‐ 151,970 151,970

For Economic Uncertainties 4,732,233 ‐ 4,732,233

Commitment – Technology 378,647 ‐ 378,647

Commitment – Instructional Coaches 499,069 ‐ 499,069

Commitment – CSEA & Mgmt 286,561 ‐ 286,561

Available Unrestricted Reserve 6,102,741 ‐ 6,102,741

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Multi‐Year Projections: Key AssumptionsCategories 2015‐2016 2016‐2017 2017‐2018 2018‐2019

Enrollment and ADADistrict Enrollment (CBEDS) 14,754 14,778 14,974 15,021District ADA – Projected 14,378 14,376 14,392 14,413District ADA – Funded 14,378 14,376 14,392 14,413District Unduplicated Percentage 14.02% 14.33% 14.43% 14.67%RevenueStatutory COLA 1.02% 0.00% 1.48% 2.40%Gap Funding Rate 52.56% 55.28% 23.67% 53.85%Base Grant – K‐3 (At Target) 7,083 7,083 7,188 7,361Base Grant – 4‐6 (At Target) 7,189 7,189 7,295 7,470Base Grant – 7‐8 (At Target) 7,403 7,403 7,513 7,693Base Grant – 9‐12 (At Target) 8,578 8,578 8,705 8,914Federal COLA 0% 0% 0% 0%Other State Funding 1.02% 0.00% 1.48% 2.40%

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CalSTRS and CalPERS

FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 15/16 FY 16/17 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20

CalSTRS State of California Rate 2.02% 2.02% 2.02% 2.02% 3.04% 3.45% 4.89% 5.50% 8.80% 8.80% 8.80%

CalSTRS Employer Rate (District) 8.25% 8.25% 8.25% 8.25% 8.25% 8.88% 10.73% 12.58% 14.43% 16.28% 18.13%

8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.15% 9.20% 10.25% 10.25% 10.25% 10.25%

NA NA NA NA 8.00%

CalSTRS Employee Rate (first hired on or before December 31, 2012)CalSTRS Employee Rate (first hired on or after January 1, 2013)

8.15% 8.56% 9.21% 9.21% 9.21% 9.21%

CalSTRS rates are not set by school districts. Rather, they are set through the State budget process.

Assembly Bill 1469, signed into law by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., as part of the 2014‐15 budget, increases member, employer and state contributions over the next several years and sets the program on a sustainable course.

Please note that teachers in California do not receive Social Security benefits.

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CalSTRS and CalPERS The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Board of

Administration decides the CalPERS rates, not Districts. CalPERS retirement benefits are funded through contributions paid by contracting

employers, member contributions, and earnings from CalPERS investments. Employer contribution requirements are determined by periodic actuarial valuations

under state law.

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Multi‐Year Projections: CalSTRS and CalPERSCurrent year projections indicate that the District’s contribution to STRS and PERS will grow by 154% and 127%, respectively, between 2013‐14 and 2019‐20

FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17 FY17/18 FY18/19 FY19/207 Year Increase

Actuals Actuals Actuals Projection Projection Projection ProjectionCalSTRS 5,814,210 6,479,900 8,384,574 10,196,865 11,485,881 13,116,523 $14,785,243 154%

Rate 8.25% 8.88% 10.73% 12.58% 14.43% 16.28% 18.13%CalPERS 1,943,932 2,089,289 2,266,942 2,841,272 3,145,461 3,768,211 $4,405,687 127%

Rate 11.44% 11.77% 11.85% 13.89% 15.80% 18.70% 21.60%Total 7,758,142 8,569,189 10,651,516 13,038,137 14,631,342 16,884,734 $19,190,930 147%

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Multi‐Year ProjectionsCategories 2015‐2016 2016‐2017 2017‐2018 2018‐2019REVENUESLCFF/Revenue Limit Sources 111,795,008 117,094,496 119,106,651 123,640,449Federal Revenues 3,467,247 3,966,390 3,619,648 3,619,648Other State Revenues 28,915,665 23,155,330 20,769,998 20,183,910Other Local Income 6,562,946 5,095,466 2,915,373 1,945,373Total Revenues 150,740,867 149,311,682 146,411,670 149,389,380EXPENDITURESSalaries & Benefits 121,752,031 126,328,425 127,259,805 130,283,880Books/Supplies & Outlay 5,884,944 12,660,153 6,270,352 8,052,170Services & Operating Expenses 15,703,792 16,106,462 13,986,560 14,193,658Other Outgo & Transfers 933,317 897,833 766,327 766,327Total Expenditures 144,274,083 155,992,873 148,283,044 153,296,035Other Sources (Uses) (224,407) (1,094,512) (544,888) (544,888)Net Inc/Dec in Fund Balance 6,242,376 (7,775,703) (2,416,262) (4,451,543)BEGINNING BALANCE 16,745,893 22,988,269 15,212,566 12,796,304ENDING BALANCE 22,988,269 15,212,566 12,796,304 8,344,761

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Multi‐Year Projections: Components of Fund BalanceActuals Projection2015‐2016 2016‐2017 2017‐2018 2018‐2019

Ending Fund Balance 22,988,269 15,212,566 12,796,304 8,344,761Cash/Stores/Prepaid Expenditures 329,483 160,795 160,795 160,795Legally Restricted 7,169,681 3,052,522 2,647,006 2,191,493Reserve for Economic Uncertainties 4,386,594 4,732,233 4,485,807 4,636,196Assignment: Site Carryover 1,271,083 ‐ ‐ ‐Commitment – Technology 537,242 378,646 378,646 378,646Commitment– Instructional Materials 1,056,094 ‐ ‐ ‐Commitment – Instructional Coaches ‐ 499,069 400,000 ‐Commitment – CSEA & Management ‐ 286,561 286,561 286,561Unassigned Amount 8,238,091 6,102,740 4,437,489 691,070

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Next StepsApril 2017 Present Budget Assumptions, Information

May 2017 Present Updated Budget Assumptions, Action Present May Revise, Information

June 2017 Budget and LCAP Hearings Budget Adoption

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PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-2017.28 RECOGNITION OF A SAFE HAVEN SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHEREAS, according to the District mission statement, the Pleasanton Unified

School District Board of Education is committed to ensuring that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to make a better world;

WHEREAS, our Pleasanton Unified School District Moral Imperatives state that all students and staff have the right to a safe and respectful learning environment that fosters positive connections;

WHEREAS, Pleasanton Unified School District school sites include any and all locations hosting district funded or district co-sponsored classes, educational programs, or enrichment activities;

WHEREAS, public schools and school districts in California are subject to all

federal and state laws, and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, immigration status, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or disability;

WHEREAS, as outlined in our Pleasanton Unified School District nondiscrimination

policy, we commit to providing a safe environment where all are treated equally regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, disability, or need for special education services. This means that all children are embraced as full members of our school community, and that all students have a right to an education, regardless of any difference;

WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

recognizes every individual’s right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; WHEREAS, the United States of America was built by diverse peoples, both native

and immigrant alike; WHEREAS, Education has a critical role in furthering tolerance and strengthening

our society;

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WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016, voters in California and across the nation participated in the democratic process by casting votes;

WHEREAS, California voters during the 2016 General election expressed strong

support for public schools by embracing bilingual education through Proposition 58, strengthening funding sources through Proposition 55, and modernizing school facilities through Proposition 51;

WHEREAS, Pleasanton Unified School District is a diverse school district in which

4,952 students speak at least one of thirty-eight languages in addition to English, including, Spanish, Cantonese, Polish, Gujarati, Ukranian, Hebrew, Urdu, Dutch, German, Tamil, Bengali, Korean, Tagalog, Arabic, Greek, Thai, Vietnamese, and Russian;

WHEREAS, Of 14,703 students in Pleasanton Unified, 1,466 are of Latino/a descent,

8,263 are students of color, and 1,044 are students who qualify for free and reduced lunch; WHEREAS, the national presidential election has resulted in many students and

families in Pleasanton expressing fear, hopelessness, sadness, and concerns for student safety, heightened because of intolerant rhetoric made over the course of the 2016 presidential race;

WHEREAS, as a school district, we maintain our commitment to remaining

nonpartisan on politics while fulfilling our commitment to maintaining schools and classrooms that are safe and inclusive places for all students and families;

WHEREAS, students and families across the District have experienced increased

levels of hate speech based on their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation since the election; now, therefore, be it,

RESOLVED, that the Pleasanton Unified School Board of Education directs the

Superintendent to support the creation of a safe haven school district. This status shall include:

● Pleasanton Unified School District school sites, facilities, and equipment as safe

havens for students, families and the community; ● Upholding Pleasanton schools as safe and supportive spaces for students, staff, and

community members, free from intimidation, hostility, or violence; ● Promoting tolerance and acceptance instead of hate speech; ● Maintaining that, in compliance with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s

(ICE) 2011 policy (or any subsequently adopted policy by ICE) stating that it will not conduct immigration enforcement activity at any sensitive location, which includes all District facilities, school sites, and equipment, without permission by specific federal law enforcement officials; unless exigent circumstances exist, ICE shall not be allowed to enter school sites or District properties without prior written approval from the Superintendent;

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● Restricting the sharing of student files, protected under the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act that may be used to ascertain the legal status of students;

● Enforcing the Board’s Equity and Diversity Resolution; ● Continuing to teach tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion in our schools, set clear

and high expectations for how we treat one another, and encourage and equip our educators to address issues around race;

● Allocating adequate resources necessary to support diversity, inclusion, and the values of a multicultural society;

● Hosting activities and events celebrating diversity; ● Offering educational equity and diversity professional development opportunities

for all staff; ● Endorsing a set of unifying activities determined by each school site. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of

Education will work closely with the City, County and other state and local municipalities and community organizations to ensure our students and families are provided a protected space;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Board of Education reaffirms its focus on

promoting and elevating tolerance, inclusiveness, and kindness of all students, families and staff at all District school sites, facilities, and material property;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Board of Education reaffirm the authority of the

Superintendent to protect the data and identities of any student, family member, or school employee who may be adversely affected by any future policies or executive action that results in the collection of any personally identifiable information to the fullest extent provided by the law;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Board of Education shall not allow ICE (U.S.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents on school sites, facilities or material property without ICE receiving prior written approval from the Superintendent or designee and will continue to comply with ICE enforcement policies as required by the Federal Government Policy; and finally

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education reaffirms Pleasanton Unified

School District’s unequivocal commitment to ensuring a safe, supportive educational environment for all students, serving as a safe haven school district for students and families threatened by immigration enforcement or discrimination, to the fullest extent provided by the law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of February, 2017, by the Governing Board of the Pleasanton Unified School District, of Alameda County, California.

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Student Rights

What rights do undocumented students have?

Undocumented students between the ages of 6-18 not only have a right to attend school in California, but are mandated to attend school pursuant to the compulsory attendance laws. (Educ. Code § 48200.) The U.S. Supreme Court has held that no state may deny access to a basic public education to any child residing within the state, whether residing in the U.S. legally or not. (Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982).) Further, all students have a right to be in a public school learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, violence, and intimidation. (Educ. Code §§ 220, 234 et seq.)

What student information do schools currently collect, and would it provide insight into immigration status?

School districts are not required to collect information regarding a student’s immigration or legal status, aside from the statuses of nonimmigrant, international students enrolled in an educational program under an F-1 or M-1 visa. Schools are only required to collect information to satisfy certain admission requirements, such as proof of residency, none which require the provision of proof of legal immigration status or social security numbers. (Educ. Code § 48204.1.) In addition, CDE collects information from school districts regarding their students’ country of birth through CALPADS in order to calculate the number of immigrant and English learner students in the state and to ensure compliance with the Title III provisions of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. (Educ. Code § 60900.)

What student information do we collect on adult education students?

In particular cases, school districts are required to obtain information on their adult education students. For example, in counties where U.S. District Courts are located, the city or county superintendent of schools is required on a monthly basis to obtain the names of persons who have filed their intention to become citizens of the U.S. or their petitions for naturalization. (Educ. Code section § 52550.) The superintendent is then required to send notices to these individuals of the authorization the governing board has in providing classes in citizenship under particular circumstances. (Educ. Code § 52551 et seq.)

If we receive a PRA request for student data, what information are we obligated to share and protect?

FERPA supersedes the PRA and requires that the school district maintain the confidentiality of all personally identifiable information in education records related to students. (20 U.S.C. §1232g; 34 CFR § Part 99.) Any and all records, including emails, student files, and personnel information, are generally exempt from disclosure. All student records, including emails and cumulative student files, are generally exempt from disclosure or subject to redaction to prevent disclosure of personally identifiable information.

Staff Rights

Must we allow ICE and other government authorities on campus?

Depends. School districts have the right to limit the amount of disruption to the learning environment and to ensure the safety of their staff and students, which may include denying an individual from accessing a campus during school hours. (Educ. Code §§ 32212, 35160.) In the unlikely event that ICE or other government authorities decide to pursue immigration-related investigations on school campuses, school staff should follow appropriate district procedures applicable to any visitor on campus, which could include, but are not limited to: (1) requesting that the agent sign in at the front desk; (2) that the agent provide valid identification and statement of purpose; and (3) approval from the site administrator or Superintendent. Immediate access to the student should be given if the agent has a warrant or a court order.

School districts that allow nonimmigrant, international students (who are in the U.S. under an F-1 or M-1 visa) to enroll in their programs through ICE’s “Student and Exchange Visitor Program” (“SEVP”) are subject to onsite visits from SEVP officials at any time and must provide officials with certain records on such students. (8 CFR § 214.3(g) and (h)(3)(iv).) The SEVP, however, does not have the authorization to review the records of students suspected of being undocumented.

Undocumented Students and Families: The Facts

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Are we required to allow ICE, police, or other government authorities to have access to student records?

Access to student records should only be allowed if the requesting agency has a valid court order or subpoena in compliance with FERPA or immigration laws or regulations. (8 U.S.C. § 1225; 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(9)(i); Educ. Code §§ 49076; 49077.) The school district, however, must make reasonable efforts to notify the parent or eligible student in advance of disclosing the documents so that the parent or eligible student may seek protective action, unless the court order or subpoena relates to a federal jury investigation or law enforcement purpose, or relating to domestic or international terrorism. (34 CFR § 99.31(a)(9)(ii); Educ. Code § 49077.)

In addition, the USA Patriot Act added an exception to FERPA to mandate the disclosure of educational records to a federal Attorney General or Assistant Attorney General through a judicial order based on an investigation of suspected terrorist activities. (20 U.S.C. § 1232g(j).)

Parent Rights

All parents, irrespective of their legal status, have a right to participate in their children’s education and are encouraged to do so. Proof of legal residency is not a prerequisite to the enrollment of their children in school.

Are undocumented parents required to undergo fingerprinting in order to volunteer at school?

School districts may vary in their fingerprinting policies for volunteers. Some require that all volunteers undergo fingerprinting, while others only require the fingerprinting of parent volunteers where the volunteer is not under the direct supervision of a District staff member. Parents should be reassured that the purpose of the fingerprinting requirement is confidential, solely for the use of the District to ensure the safety of students and staff (i.e. that the volunteer has not been convicted of a sex or drug offense with a minor).

If a parent is in custody as the result of an immigration enforcement, are districts required to release the student to ICE or other immigration officials?

No. School districts are not required to release students into the custody of ICE if their parent is in custody as the result of an immigration enforcement action. Parents with such concerns should make advance arrangements with relatives or friends to ensure that their children are released to an authorized caregiver or adult, and should ensure that school districts are aware of this arrangement in the emergency information card submitted to schools.

Sanctuary District

What legal protection does a “sanctuary district” offer students?

While establishing a school district as a “sanctuary” may set forth its policy to protect undocumented students by limiting the enforcement of—or declining to enforce—immigration laws, there is no further legal protection for residents/students as the result of this status. The school district, however, will be able to utilize the extent of its discretion authorized by law by establishing policies and procedures to ensure the security of its students, such as creating appropriate limits to immigration officials’ visits to school and disallowing staff to ask questions about a student’s or parent’s immigration status.

If a district passes a resolution to become a sanctuary district, is it at risk of losing federal funds?

It is unknown at this time whether sanctuary school districts are at risk of losing federal funds at the result of their status. President Trump has stated during his campaign that he would block federal funding to sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officials, but it is currently unknown if he will indeed proceed with this policy—or any other similar policies relating to funding of public schools who also declare themselves sanctuary sites—or what priority this policy will be placed.

THIS IS A SUMMARY ONLY AND NOT LEGAL ADVICE. WE ADVISE YOU TO CONSULT WITH LEGAL COUNSEL TO DETERMINE HOW THIS INFORMATION MAY APPLY TO YOUR SPECIFIC FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES.

Special thanks from ACSA to Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, leaders in education law, for assisting our members by helping create this important resource.

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Accessible Public Meetings The City of Pleasanton will provide special assistance for citizens with disabilities to participate in public meetings upon advance notice. If you need an auxiliary hearing aid or sign language assistance at least two working days advanced notice is necessary. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office, PO Box 520, Pleasanton, CA 94566 or (925) 931-5027.

NOTICE OF A JOINT SPECIAL MEETING

PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL AND

PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

April 11, 2017

7:00 P.M.

PUSD Board Room – School District Office 4665 Bernal Avenue

Pleasanton, CA 94566

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 54954 of the California Government Code, that a special meeting is called.

1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda

Speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 3 minutes

4. Youth in Government (YIG) Presentation

5. Measure I1 Update

6. Demographers Report

7. Developer Fees

8. City Approval of Developments

9. Adjournment