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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, January 25, 2005 Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Regular Session 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: MONTE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3841 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 |
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 1, 2005 7:00 p.m. Special Board Meeting
February 8, 2005 7:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
February 15, 2005 7:00 p.m. Special 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(5)/Readmissions(14) - Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding student expulsions and readmissions.
3. Existing Litigation
4. Anticipated Litigation
5. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
6. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
Complaint Appeal Level IV – Uniform Complaint Board Policy 1312.3
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION – 7:30 p.m.
1. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
·Pledge of Allegiance
·Roll Call
1.1 REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION – January 11 and 25, 2005
Topics ·Negotiations
·Expulsions/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. Add items to the list.
2. Remove items from the list.
3. Approve the following items: 43, 66, 67, and 70.
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 11, 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 .20 FTE be added to Categorical Funds. Fiscal Impact: This action will result in an increase in the expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the amount of $6,567 effective February 1, 2005. Funding Source: Title III (31906) – ELAC/DELAC Coordination/parent involvement outreach.
3.3 Classified Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.4 Fiscal Transactions for the Period of 11/1/04 through 12/31/04
3.5 Donations Received in November and December 2004
3.6 Budget Revisions for December 2004
3.7 Contract Amendment for Architectural/Engineering Services for the Measure C Facilities Program: HTI Architects
On August 27, 2002, the Board of Education approved a contract for architectural/engineering services to HTI Architects in the amount of $2,112,999. Staff is now recommending a contract amendment be awarded in the amount of $88,053. Funding Source: Measure C
3.8 Award of Contract for School Facilities Needs Assessment (SB6)
Recommend contract to Vanir Construction Management in the amount not to exceed $97,450 for facilities needs assessment. Funding Source: SB6 Facilities Needs Assessment
3.9 Award of Contract to Remodel Room 77 at Northgate High School
Award of contract to Kel-Tech Builders in the amount of $31,301 to remodel/renovate the existing Home Economics room at Northgate High School to accommodate the Special Education Program. Funding Source: Mandated Cost Reimbursement
3.10 Resolution #04/05-28 Authorizing the Procurement of Internet Router Equipment
In order to continue to qualify for “E-Rate” funding for equipment, the school district must submit a new application. Fiscal Impact: NA Funding Source: Wide Area Network
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
8.1 Introduction of Summer School Administrators
9. BUSINESS
Action 9.1 Resolution #04/05-29 African American History Month
The California Department of Education has designated February 2005 as African American History Month to recognize the many contributions made by African Americans to the American Heritage.
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as presented
Action 9.2 Summer School Administrative Position
A candidate for an administrative position for summer session 2005 has been
interviewed is being presented for approval.
Fiscal Impact: Positions are paid for by the summer school budget.
Recommendation
Approve candidate as presented.
Action 9.3 Resolution #04/05-27 Determining District Needs for 2005-06 and Adopting Criteria for Determining Order of Seniority for Those Certificated Employees with the Same Date of First Paid Probationary Service.
In accordance with Education Code 44955(b), the Board of Education must order the seniority of certificated employees who first rendered paid service to the district in a probationary position on the same date.
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as presented.
Action 9.4 Contract for a Community Parcel Tax Survey
The Center for Community Opinion has submitted a proposal that will design and provide a community survey to explore the community reaction to the need for and cost of a parcel tax. Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $29,950 Funding Source: General Fund
Recommendation
Approve proposal as presented.
Action 9.5 College Park Technology Center
College Park High School Technology Committee has completed its work of developing a multi-faceted technology center that will support College Park’s new career interest pathways and provide specific career technical training. Fiscal Impact: Approximately $175,000 is budgeted for specialized computers, furniture, video and multimedia equipment. Funding Source: Measure C
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the January 11 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Information 9.6 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 is being presented as information only. It will be returned for action.
Information 9.7 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 is being presented as information only. It will be returned for action.
Action 9.8 Contract Agreements with WestEd for School Assistance and Intervention Teams for Oak Grove Middle and Ygnacio Valley High
WestEd, a state approved provider, has been contracted by both schools for services to be provided from December 15, 2004 through June 30, 2007. The contracts are for a fixed price of $75,000 each. 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 three years.)
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Information 9.9 Proposed Rate Increase for Parent Pay Busing
Education Code Section 39807.5 requires that the State Superintendent of Public Instruction determine the maximum amount of fees that guardians or parents may be charged for pupil transportation between home and school. Mt. Diablo Unified School District has not increased its parent paid fee schedule since the 1996-1997 school year. Fiscal Impact: The proposed rate increase would result in a projected net increase in parent paid busing revenue of approximately $14,094 in fiscal year 2006.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only. It will be returned for action.
Action 9.10 Board Policies 6162.8, AR 6162.8(a), AR6162.8(b) – Research
Each year, multiple requests to conduct research are received by the district. This policy balances the benefits to be derived from educational research and the potential for harm or disruption to students and staff.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the January 11 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.11 Board Committee Assignments
The Board President will make Board committee assignments for the period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.
Recommendation
Make committee assignments.
Discussion 9.12 Consider Elimination of the Risk Manager’s Position and Creation of a General Counsel
& Information Position
Recommend the following:
Create One General Counsel position
Create One Senior Trades Manager position
Eliminate One Risk Manager Position
Eliminate One Trades Supervisor Position
Recommendation
This is being presented as information and discussion and will be returned for action.
Action 9.13 Job Description – Senior Trades Supervisor
Create position to oversee all regulatory and compliance activities related to the maintenance and operation of all district facilities.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Discussion 9.14 Discussion of Project Labor Agreements
This item is on the agenda for the Board to discuss the item and provide direction to staff.
Recommendation
Discussion of agreements.
10. DIS-CUSSION 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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