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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, June 21, 2005 Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Regular Session 7:30 p.m. |
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 Gregory J. Rolen, Esq., General Counsel |
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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):
June 28, 2005 7:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
August 9, 2005 7:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
August 23, 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 Julie Braun-Martin.
Agencies: MDEA, CSEA, Local One M & O, Local One CST, MDSPA, and Supervisory.
2. Expulsions(2)/Readmissions(7)/Admissions(2) - Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding student expulsions, readmissions, and admissions.
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
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION – June 21, 2005
Topics ·Negotiations
·Expulsions/Readmissions/Admissions
·Existing Litigation
·Anticipated Litigation
·Real Estate
·Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
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 May 24, 2005.
3.2 Certificated Personnel
3.2.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.2.2 Student Teacher Placement Agreement with Saint Mary’s College for the Term of August 1, 2005 to July 31, 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.
3.2.3 Clinical Experience Agreement with California State University, Hayward
Cooperating speech pathologists who have a student teacher receive a stipend for providing clinical speech pathology experience. 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 Donations Received in May 2005
3.5 Budget Revisions for June 2005
3.6 Resolution #04/05-57 Authorize Year-end Intra-budget Transfers
3.7 Grant Application Requests
3.7.1 Smaller Learning Communities
Request permission to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Education for a Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) grant in the amount of $4,925,000 over a five-year grant period. There is no impact to the General Fund.
3.7.2 County Technology Academy Principals Grant (CTAG)
Request permission to accept grant funding from County Technology Academy Principals Grant (CTAG) in the amount of $8,000 for Walnut Acres Elementary School. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: Contra Costa County Office of Education
3.8 Approval of Contract with 3D Group for the Purpose of Overseeing the Evaluation Plan for the Third Year of the Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant
The $42,000 contract with the 3D Group is funded through the grant. The 3D Group will select program and control teachers fro the 4th and 5gth grades at Bel Air, Delta View, Holbrook, Monte Gardens, and Rio Vista elementary schools and evaluate the results of arts education between the months of October 2005 and June 2006. There is no impact to the General Fund. The money is funded through the grant and has been budgeted for this year.
3.9 Agreement between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Alameda County Office of Education/Greater Bay Area Reading Implementation Center
Propose entering into an agreement with Alameda County Office of Education/Greater Bay Area Reading Implementation Center to provide required professional development to the teachers of the schools under the Reading First Grant. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: Total of $71,400 from Reading First and Title I funds.
3.10 Award of Bids
3.10.1 Bid No. 1372 to Ghilotti Bros., Inc., for the total amount of $238,371 to provide the paving improvements at Central Services (Corporation Yard), Shadelands/Sunrise Center, and Riverview Middle School. Funding Source: Measure C $102,721; Measure A Operating- Fund $77,895; Deferred Maintenance $57,755
3.10.2 Bid No. 1373 to Reinhardt Roofing, Inc., for the total amount of $51,851 to provide roofing improvements at Bel Air and Mt. View elementary schools. Funding Source: Measure C
3.10.3 Bid No. 1385 to Bell Products, Inc., for the total amount of $306,560 to provide the furnace replacement at Ygnacio Valley High School. Funding Source: Deferred Maintenance
3.11 Deductive Change Order No. 1 to Contract C-785, Bid 1343 – Contra Costa Electric
Deductive change order to Contra Costa Electric in the amount of $4,817.20. Funding Source: Measure C
3.12 Final Change Order to Contract C-775, Bid 1328 –Taber Construction
Final change order in the amount of $8,356,700 to Taber Construction for the new classrooms and modernization work at Bel Air, El Monte, and Meadow Homes elementary schools. Funding Source: Measure C
3.13 Contract Amendment – Charles Ham Associates
Amendment to contract with Charles Ham Associates in the amount of $8,166 for required additional design services for the installation and occupancy of Measure C interim housing units at Pine Hollow and Sequoia middle schools; and Highlands Elementary School. Funding Source: Measure C
3.14 Notices of Completion
3.14.1 Contract C-775, Bid 1328 to Taber Construction who provided the new classrooms and modernization work at Bel Air, El Monte, and Meadow Homes elementary schools for the total amount of $9,362,670.70. Funding Source: Measure C
3.14.2 Contract C-785, Bid 1343 to Contra Costa Electric who provided electrical upgrades, at Bel Air and Rio Vista elementary school for a total expenditure of $194,182.40. Funding Source: Measure C
3.15 Award of Contracts
3.15.1 Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co.
In order to complete budget development, end of year closing, cash management, and other critical fiscal operations, it is essential to hire an interim Chief Financial Officer. Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $60,000 Funding Source: General Fund
3.15.2 Ambrose Recreation and Park District
Request approval of contract for recreation and enrichment services in the amount of $912,301 for four of the After School Programs at Bel Air, Rio Vista, and Shore Acres elementary school; and Riverview Middle School. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: California After School Education and Safety Program and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants.
3.15.3 City of Concord
Request approval of contract for recreation and enrichment services in the amount of $676,633 for ten of the After School Programs at Cambridge, Fair Oaks, Holbrook, Meadow Homes, Sun Terrace, Wren Avenue, and Ygnacio Valley elementary schools, El Dorado, Glenbrook, and Oak Grove middle schools. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: California After School Education and Safety Program
3.15.4
Request approval of contract
for After School Program Study Team (includes MDRC and Bloom Association who
are contracted by U.S. Department of Education) in the amount of $60,800 for
educational services for three After School Programs at Holbrook, Sun Terrace,
and Wren Avenue elementary schools. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Funding Source:
3.16 Contract with Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education
Contract with Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education to provide staff development and coaching sessions under the terms of the Arts Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant for the 2005-06 school year in the amount of $134,894. There is no impact to the General Fund. The money is funded through the grant and has been budgeted for the year.
3.17 Award of Professional Services Contract with Florin Vlasache and Associates
Request approval of contract with Florin Vlasache and Associates for the design of new electrical service and distribution at the Dent Education Center in the amount of $74,500. Funding Source: Measure C
3.18 Award of Mandated Cost Consultant Services Contract
Three-year fixed fee contract with Maximus for mandated cost services. Fiscal Impact: the cost for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 contracts are $46,900 each and the cost for he 2007-08 contract is $49,240 for a total cost of $143,040 for three years. Funding Source: General Fund (cost to be offset by mandated cost revenue).
3.19 Award of Contract for Design Services for the Repair of District Tennis Court Facilities
Award of contract to Beals Alliance, Sport Division in the amount of $138,860 for the provision of comprehensive design and engineering services for tennis court facility repairs as follows: Comprehensive repair of the facilities at Riverview Middle and Concord and Clayton Valley high schools, as well as an allocation of $30,000 per school for minor repairs at College Park, Northgate, and Ygnacio Valley high schools. Funding Source: Proposition 55 funding
3.20 Request to Accelerate Dent Center and Loma Vista Adult Center Measure C Electrical Capacity and Distribution Projects
Recommend increase to electrical capacity and distribution at Loma Vista Adult Center to support the planned occupancy by the Bridge Program, and increase both electrical capacity and distribution at the Dent Center to support TIS operations and communications be accelerated for completion as soon as practicable. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: Measure C
4. RECOGNITIONS - None
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public may address the Board regarding any item within the jurisdiction o 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 Appointment of Elementary School Principal
Interviews have been conducted and a candidate selected to fill the position of Elementary School Principal.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as presented.
Action 9.2 Appointment of High School Vice Principal
Interviews have been conducted and a candidate selected to fill the position of High School Vice Principal.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 9.3 Appointment of Middle School Vice Principal
Interviews have been conducted and a candidate selected to fill the position of Middle School Vice Principal.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as presented.
Action 9.4 Appointment of Elementary School Vice Principal
Interviews have been conducted and a candidate selected to fill the position of Elementary School Vice Principal.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 9.5 Appointment of Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12
Interviews have been conducted and a candidate selected to fill the position of Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12 position.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 9.6 Appointment of Manager, Personnel Systems
Interviews have been conducted and a candidate selected to fill the position of Manager, Personnel Systems.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 9.7 Summer School Administrative Position
Approve additional administrator for the Summer Session 2005.
Recommendation
Approve candidate as presented.
Action 9.8 Expansion of Mental Health Services
Request funding for the expansion of the contract with County Mental Health. This funding will support three (3) Mental Health Clinical Specialist for Non Medi-Cal students. Fiscal Impact: $384,000 Funding Source: General Fund - $240,000; Medi-Cal Reimbursement - $144,000
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.9 Expansion of Medi-Cal Counseling Clinic
Request funding for the expansion of the Medi-Cal Counseling Clinic. Fiscal Impact: $261,450 Funding Source: General Fund - $19,450; Medi-Cal Reimbursement - $242,000
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Public Hearing 9.10 2005-06 Proposed Budget
Presentation of the 2005-06 proposed budget.
Recommendation
Hold public hearing. Public hearing and adoption of the 2005-06 proposed budget will be at the June 28 Board meeting.
Action 9.11 Concord High School Technology Center
Concord High School’s Technology Committee has completed its work of developing a multi-faceted technology center that will support Biotechnology as well as classes in Computer Applications, Systems Maintenance, Journalism, Photography, and Auto Technician. Fiscal Impact: Approximately $182,000 is budgeted for a variety of items including computers, furniture, and software. Funding Source: Measure C
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 Board meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.12 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District Special Education Local Plan (SELPA) Area Annual Service Plan and Annual Budget Plan
As required by Ed. Code Sections 56205, 56205(b)(2), and 56195.7, each Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) local plan document requires a service plan component and a budget plan that are updated annually.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 Board meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.13 Interdivisional Reorganization of Maintenance and Operations Department, and Technology and Information Services Departments
In an attempt to advance the recommendations of both the Board approved (2003) Technology Plan, Enhancing Education Through Technology and the Board approved (2000) Implementation Plan to the FCMAT Management Assistance Report for the improvement of Maintenance and Operations services, staff is proposing an interdivisional reorganization between Maintenance and Operations, and Technology and Information Services. Fiscal Impact: Approximately $5,568
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.14 Release of Temporary Certificated Employees in Accordance with Education Code 44954
In accordance with Education Code 44954, the District requests that all teachers on temporary contracts for the 2004-05 school year who have not been offered employment for the 2005-06 school year be released at the end of the year.
Recommendation
Release appropriate temporary certificated employees in accordance with Education Code 44954.
Action 9.15 Resolution 04/05-56 Authorization to Award School Construction Bid Contracts
Pursuant to Section 17604 of the California Education Code, the Board of Education may delegate its authority to the Superintendent and/or his designee to allow for the timely award of various summer bid contracts, which will be returned for ratification at the Board of Education meeting on August 9, 2005.
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as presented.
Action 9.16 Disclosure of Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with Diablo Managers Association (DMA) as Required by AB1200 and AB2756
The District and Diablo Managers Association (DAM) have reached a tentative agreement for salary increases for July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007. The agreement is for a 1% salary increase effective July 1, 2005, a 1.2% salary increase effective January 1, 2005, and a 1% salary increase effective July 1, 2006. Fiscal Impact: There will be no fiscal impact to the budget of the General Fund for 2004-05. There will be a fiscal impact of $242,345 in 2005-06, and an additional $236,996 in 2006-07.
Recommendation
Approve disclosure of tentative agreement.
Action 9.17 Agreement with Diablo Managers Association for Salary and Benefits
Agreement with Diablo Manager’s Association (DMA) for Salary and Benefit Package for school years July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007.
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.18 Submission of Part I of the 2005-06 Consolidated Application
Each year at this time, the district submits Part I of the Consolidated Application for funding Categorical Aid Programs. Part I of the Consolidated Application consists of the district’s assurance that all programs of the application are implemented according to state and federal mandates.
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.19 Adoption of Accelerated English/Language Arts, Grade 6
A committee of middle school teachers, a program specialist, and a curriculum specialist met to develop the Accelerated English/Language Arts, Grade 6, course of study. The course is intended to serve as an opportunity for advanced study for autonomous and self-motivated learners.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 Board meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.20 Adoption of Accelerated English/Language Arts, Grade 7
A committee of middle school teachers, a program specialist, and a curriculum specialist met to develop the Accelerated English/Language Arts, Grade 7 course of study. The course is intended to serve as an opportunity for advanced study for autonomous and self-motivated learners.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.21 Adoption of Accelerated English/Language Arts, Grade 8
A committee of middle school teachers, representing two middle schools, a program specialist, and a curriculum specialist met to develop the accelerated English/Language Arts, Grade 7 course of study. The course is intended to serve as an opportunity for advanced study for autonomous and self-motivated learners.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.22 Adoption of Accelerated Life Science, Grade 7
A committee of middle school teachers, a curriculum specialist, and a program specialist met to develop the Accelerated Life Science, grade 7 course of study. The course is intended to serve as an opportunity for advanced study in science for motivated learners.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.23 Adoption
of Accelerated
A committee of middle school teachers and a curriculum specialist met to develop the accelerated United States History, Grade 8 course of study. The course is intended to serve as an opportunity for advanced study for autonomous and self-motivated learners.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.24 Adoption of Enrichment Rotation
A committee of middle school teachers and a program specialist met to develop the Enrichment Rotation course of study. The course is intended to serve as an opportunity for advanced study in elective course for motivated learners.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.25 Adoption of Autonomous Learner
A committee of middle school teachers, a curriculum specialist, and a program specialist met to develop the Autonomous Learner course of study. The course is intended to serve as an opportunity for advanced learning through in-depth projects for motivated learners.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.26 Update to Policies as Required by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (IDEA 2004)
Board Policies 5144(a) (b) Discipline
BP 5144.1(a-e) Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process
BP 6146.6(a-d) Identification and Education under Section 504
District administration is bringing these policies forward based on the significant changes to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.27 Board Policies 5113.12 Attendance and Behavior, Compulsory Attendance
The Board policies regarding Students 5000 series are being updated to reflect District and California School Board’s Association language and to incorporate recent California Education Code legislation.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 7 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Information 9.28 Adoption of the Updated American Sign Language (ASL) I, II, and III Courses of Study
A curriculum specialist worked with a committee of four high school American Sign Language teachers to update the existing courses of study and align them to the foreign language content standards and state framework.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 9.29 Adoption of Self-Defense Course of Study
High school and middle school teachers from the Physical Education department worked with a curriculum specialist to develop a course of study for Self-defense, which is in its second pilot year.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 9.30 Adoption of the Addition of The Samurai’s Garden to the Extended Core Literature List
A curriculum specialist worked with the site literature committee at College Park High School to review, assess, and align to standards the novel The Samurai’s Garden.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 9.31 Renaming of Art and Palate I to Foods Education and Service Training (F.E.A.S.T.)
In order to separate the two courses Art and the Palate I and Art and the Palate II (to be renamed Art and the Palate) in the Tourism and Hospitality Academy at Mt. Diablo High School, the first level course name is being changed to Foods Education and Service Training (F.E.A.S.T.). This will enable the second course to receive “f” credit from the UC system.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only. It will be returned for action.
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.
| JUNE 2005 |
| Measure C Advisory Committee June 2 7:00 p.m. |
| Community Advisory Committee June 3 7:00 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting June 7 7:30 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting June 21 7:30 p.m. |
| Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force June 23 1:00 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting June 28 7:30 p.m. |
| JULY 2005 |
| NO MEETINGS IN JULY |
| AUGUST 2005 |
| Regular Board Meeting August 9 7:30 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting August 23 7:30 p.m. |
Note: This is being provided for information only.
Please call 682-8000 ext. 4000 to confirm meeting dates, times and locations.