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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 22, 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):
March 8, 2005 7:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
March 22, 2005 7:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
April 12, 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(4)/Readmissions(3) - Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding student expulsions and readmissions.
3. Existing Litigation
4. Anticipated Litigation – Two potential cases.
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 22, 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.
2. Remove items from list.
3. Recommend approval of the following items: 64, 76 (remove from table), 87, and 94.
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 February 1 and February 8, 2005.
3.2 Certificated Personnel
3.2.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.2.2 Resolution 04/05-34 Variable Term Waiver Request
Variable term waivers provide applicants with additional time to complete certain requirements for the credential that authorizes the service. The waiver request is made when there is not a properly credentialed person available for the position.
3.2.3 Addition of Full-time Equivalent Position (FTE) for the 2004-05 School Year
Request .20 FTE be added to Categorical Funds effective February 7, 2005 through June 17, 2005. This action will result in an increase in the expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the amount of $7,467. Funding Source: ROP (3990) Contra Costa County Office of Education.
3.2.4 Addition of Full-time Equivalent Position (FTE) for the 2004-05 School Year
Request (5.0) FTE be subtracted from the General Fund. This action will result in a decrease in the expenditure budget of the General Fund in the amount of $265,770.
3.2.5 Student Teaching Agreement with Biola University for the Term of January 3, 2005 through September 1, 2006
Cooperating teachers who have a student teacher receive a stipend for their services. In order for colleges or universities to pay this stipend, there must be a signed contract on file with each institution.
3.3 Classified Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.4 Fiscal Transactions for the Period of 1/1/05 through 1/31/05
3.5 Donations Received in January 2005
3.6 Budget Revisions for February 2005
3.7 SERV Immediate Services Project Grant
Request permission to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $50,000. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education
3.8 Award of Purchase Order to Perform Pre-construction Assessment of Paved Areas Identified in Group III Measure C Projects
Informal bids have been solicited pursuant to the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 22000, Part 3 of Division 2: The Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA). Based on analysis of bids received, staff is recommending a purchase order be issued to B & B Grading and Paving, Inc. for the provision of these assessment services for an amount not to exceed $27,000. Funding Source: Measure C
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 Student Representatives
6.2 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 Appointment of Director of Certificated Personnel
Interviews have been conducted and a candidate selected to fill the position of Director of Certificated Personnel.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 9.2 Summer School Administrative Position
A candidate for an administrative position for summer session 2005 has been
Interviewed and is being presented for approval.
Fiscal Impact: Positions are paid for by the summer school budget.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 9.3 Resolution 04/05-32 Arts in Education Month
The California Department of Education has designated March 2005 as Arts in Education Month which recognizes the importance of celebrating the arts with meaningful student activities and programs.
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as recommended.
Action 9.4 Resolution #04/05-33 Women’s History Month
The California
Department of Education has designated March 2005 as Women’s History Month
which recognizes the many contributions made by women in the formation of
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as presented.
Action 9.5 Resolution 04/05-31 Adult Education Week
Mt. Diablo Unified School District has designated the week of March 7 through March 11, 2005 as Adult Education Week. This resolution recognizes Mt. Diablo Adult Education’s support of and contributions to the quality of education in the district.
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as presented.
Action 9.6 Playground Equipment Replacement – Shore Acres Elementary School
Due to fire damage on February 16 and 17, 2005, the play equipment structures at Shore Acres Elementary School need to be replaced. Fiscal Impact: $125,000 Funding Source: Proposition 55 Funds (20% designated for high priority facility projects)
Recommendation
Approve as recommended.
Action 9.7 Award of Bid #1363
Award of bid #1363 to Sausal Corporation in the amount of $15,975,000 to provide the modernization and new classrooms at Highlands and Mt. Diablo elementary schools; and Pine Hollow Middle School. Funding Source: Measure C
Recommendation
Approve award of bid as presented.
Action 9.8 2005 California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly Election
There are two vacancies in Subregion 7-A for membership on the 2005 CSBA Delegate Assembly. The four candidates for these vacancies are: Laura Canciamilla (Pittsburg USD), Judy Carney (Acalanes Union HSD), Gary Eberhart (Mt. Diablo USD), and Teresa Gerringer (Lafayette ESD).
Recommendation
Consider the candidates and cast ballot.
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. |
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