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MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT James W. Dent Education Center 1936 Carlotta Drive Concord, CA 94519-1397 BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA Tuesday, February 8, 2005 Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Regular Session 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: MONTE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2841 LARKSPUR DRIVE, CONCORD |
BOARD OF EDUCATION Richard W. Allen, President Linda K. Mayo, Vice President Gary L. Eberhart E. William Leal April P. Treece SUPERINTENDENT Gary McHenry ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT Alan Young, Ed.D., Educational Services ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS Mildred Browne, Ed.D., Special Education Roger Bylund, Elementary Education Richard C. Nicoll, Ph.D., Administrative Services Gail Isserman, Personnel Services |
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WELCOME
* Addressing the Board -- To assure an orderly meeting and an equal opportunity for each speaker, persons wishing to address the Board must fill out a speaker card. Cards are available at the meeting and must be turned in to the president of the Board prior to the beginning of the meeting. In the interest of time, speakers are limited to three minutes each, or a total of thirty minutes for all speakers. If there are multiple speakers on any one subject, the public comment period may be moved to the end of the meeting.
* Meeting Ending Time -- Adjournment time will be no later than 11:00 p.m. for all regular and special meetings unless extended to a specific time as determined by a majority of the Board.
* Record Keeping -- For accuracy, all regular meetings of the Board of Education are tape recorded. Tape recordings are kept on file for a period of no less than thirty days.
* Closed Session -- The Board of Education may meet in closed session for discussion of labor negotiations, student discipline, personnel matters, litigation, and other matters as provided for under California state law.
* Radio -- For the convenience of the public, Board meetings are broadcast during the school year over the Clayton Valley High School radio station KVHS (90.5 FM) starting at 7:30 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING DATE(S):
February 15, 2005 7:00 p.m. Special Board Meeting
February 22, 2005 7:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
March 8, 2005 7:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
**Note: Calendar of Future Board and Committee Meetings Attached**
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CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m.
1. ANNOUNCEMENT: In closed session, the Board will consider the items listed on the closed session agenda that follows.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – The public may address the Board concerning items that are scheduled for discussion during closed session only. These presentations are limited to three minutes each, or a total of thirty minutes for all speakers.
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
1. Negotiations - The Board may discuss negotiations or provide direction to its representatives regarding represented employees, pursuant to the EERA (Govt. Code Section 3549.1)
Agency negotiators: Gail Isserman, Sheila Beauchamp, and Sheila Walker.
Agencies: MDEA, CSEA, Local One M & O, Local One CST, MDSPA, and Supervisory.
2. Expulsions(3)/Readmissions(17) - Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding student expulsions and readmissions.
3. Existing Litigation – Spieler v. Mt. Diablo Unified School District
4. Anticipated Litigation
5. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
6. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION – 7:30 p.m.
1. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
·Pledge of Allegiance
·Roll Call
1.1. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION – February 8, 2005.
Topics ·Negotiations
·Expulsions/Admissions/Readmissions
·Existing Litigation
·Anticipated Litigation
·Real Estate
·Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing 2.1 Public Hearing on Budget Reductions
& Action The Board of Education approved $8 million in budget reductions for the 2003-04 school year. Using the updated multi-year projection, with decreased ADA included, we will need to reduce expenses by at least $3.1 million.
Recommendation
1. Recommend remove the following items: 12 (retain 64), 20, 35, 37, 55, 58, 63
2. Remove items from list.
3. Recommend approval of the following items: 75, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items; however, any item may be removed from the consent agenda upon the request of any member of the Board and acted upon separately.
3.1 Minutes of the meeting of January 18 and January 25, 2005.
3.2 Certificated Personnel
3.2.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.2.2 Addition of Full-time Equivalent Position (FTE) for the 2004-05 School Year
Request .40 FTE position be added to Categorical Funds effective September 1, 2004 through June 17, 2005. Fiscal Impact: This action will result in an increase in the expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the amount of $24,966 effective September 1, 2004. Funding Source: ROP (3990) – Contra Costa County Office of Education.
3.3 Classified Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.3.2 Creation of a Part-time, School Day Only, Senior Instructional Assistant – Bilingual Position at Shore Acres Elementary
Shore Acres requests the creation of a Senior Instructional Assistant – Bilingual, 17.5 hour week/school day only. There is no impact to the General Fund. The annual cost for fiscal year 200405 will be $3,628 an a full year will be $9,843. Funding Source: School Improvement Funds
3.4 Contract Amendment for Western Construction Services/California (CWS/Ca)
Request contract amendment in the amount of $638,158 to Western Construction Services/California (WCS/Ca) to provide comprehensive Labor Compliance Program administration for all Group I and II Measure C projects. Funding Source: Measure C
3.5 New Connections Counseling Services Contract
Contract with New Connections to provide counseling services to Meadow Homes Elementary School. Fiscal Impact: $29,000 Funding Source: Title VII Grant
3.6 Purchase and Installation of Modular Buildings for Olympic High School
Request approval of purchase order in the amount not to exceed $1,900,000 to Meehleis Modular Buildings, Inc. for the purchase and installation of eight (8) modular classrooms at Olympic High School. Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $1,900,000. Funding Source: Proposition 55 funds.
3.7 Elimination of Trades Supervisor Position
At the February 1, 2005 meeting, the Board approved the creation of a Senior Trades Supervisor position and the assignment of employee #11206 to the position. This action is to eliminate the vacant position. There is no impact to the General Fund. The difference in annual salary for the position is approximately $9,870.
4. RECOGNITIONS
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public may address the Board regarding any item within the jurisdiction of the Board of Education of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District that is not on this agenda. These presentations are limited to three minutes each, or a total of thirty minutes for all speakers. If there are multiple speakers on any one subject, the public comment period may be moved to the end of the meeting.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 Organizations
At regular board meetings, a single spokesperson of each recognized organization may make a brief presentation following the Consent Agenda. Items are limited to those which are informational.
7. REPORTS/INFORMATION – None
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
9. BUSINESS
Action 9.1 Resolution #04/05-30 Appreciation of the Black Families Association of Contra Costa County
Mt. Diablo Unified School District recognizes the Black Families Association or Contra Costa County for over 30 years of service to the community.
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as presented.
Action 9.2 Northgate Technology Center
Northgate High School Technology Committee has completed its work of developing a multi-faceted technology center that will support Northgate’s new career interest pathways and provide specific career technical training. Fiscal Impact: Approximately $178,000 is budgeted for specialized computers, furniture, video, and multimedia equipment.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the January 25 Board meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.3 School Assistance and Intervention Teams Report of Findings and Recommendations for Corrective Actions for Oak Grove Middle and Ygnacio Valley High
School Assistance and Intervention Teams requires Board approval of the corrective action plan prior to submittal to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education. Fiscal Impact: Local district match may include in-kind staff contributions and/or dedication of liquid assets. Funding Source: State and Federal funds will be provided. ($150 per pupil annually, for up to three years).
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the January 25 board meeting. It is now being presented for action.
Action 9.4 Adult Education WorkAbility II Applications 2005-06
Mt. Diablo Adult Education wishes to renew its contract with the Department of Rehabilitation to continue the WorkAbility II Program.
Fiscal Impact: There is no cost to the General Fund. The Department of Rehabilitation will fund 78% of the project: Adult Education will provide 22% of the cost through the existing budget.
Recommendation
Approve application for submission tot eh Department of Rehabilitation.
10. DISCUSSION OF REPORTS
10.1 Committee Minutes
10.2 Board of Education
11. ADJOURNMENT
12. CLOSED SESSION - Items not completed during the first closed session will be carried over to this closed session.
| FEBRUARY 2005 |
| Special Board Meeting (Clayton Valley High) February 1 7:00 p.m. |
| Parent Advisory Committee February 2 7:00 p.m. |
| Community Advisory Committee February 7 7:00 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting February 8 7:30 p.m. |
| Special Board Meeting (El Dorado Middle) February 15 7:00 p.m. |
| Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force February 17 3:30 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting February 22 7:30 p.m. |
| MARCH 2005 |
| Parent Advisory Committee March 2 7:00 p.m. |
| Measure C Oversight Committee March 3 7:00 p.m. |
| Community Advisory Committee March 7 7:00 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting March 8 7:30 p.m. |
| Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force March 17 3:30 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting March 22 7:30 p.m. |
| APRIL 2005 |
| Community Advisory Committee April 4 7:00 p.m. |
| Parent Advisory Committee April 6 7:00 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting April 12 7:30 p.m. |
| Safe & Drug Free Schools Task Force April 21 3:30 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting April 26 7:30 p.m. |
Note: This is being provided for information only.
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