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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, May 24, 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):
May 31, 2005 7:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with the
City of Pleasant Hill
June 7, 2005 7:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
June 21, 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(4)/Admissions(1)
§ Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding 4 student expulsions and 1 admission.
§ Consider request for extension of timeline.
3. Existing Litigation
Summerlin v. Mt. Diablo Unified School District
4. Anticipated Litigation
Two potential cases.
5. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
6. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
Two certificated employees.
7. Superintendent’s Evaluation
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION – 7:30 p.m.
1. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
·Pledge of Allegiance
·Roll Call
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION – May 24, 2005.
Topics ·Negotiations
·Expulsions/Admissions/Extension of timeline
·Existing Litigation
·Anticipated Litigation
·Real Estate
·Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
·Superintendent’s Evaluation
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 10, 2005.
3.2 Certificated Personnel
3.2.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.2.2 Recommendation for Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential
Upon completion of a two-year District Intern Program, the holder of a District Intern Certificate must have the formal recommendation of the Governing School Board to apply for their Preliminary or Professional Clear Teaching Credential pursuant to California Education Code Section 44328.
3.2.3 Recommendation for Approval of Extension of District Internship, Single Subject Teaching Credential
A one-calendar-year extension of the District Intern Certificate may be requested by the Governing School Board to give an employee additional time to successfully complete the Professional Development plan and the experience requirements for the Preliminary or Professional Clear Teaching Credential pursuant to California Education Code Section 44325.
3.2.4 Resolution #04/05-52 Education Code 44263 – Board Authorization
Under Ed. Code 44263, holders of any California teaching credential who have 18 lower division units or 9 upper division units in a subject can be authorized, by Board Authorization to teach that subject(s), full or part time.
3.2.5 Resolution #04/05-54 Education Code 44258.2 – Board Authorization
Under Ed. Code 44258.2, holders of single subject or secondary credentials who have 12 lower division units or 6 upper division units in a subject can be authorized, by Board Authorization, to teach that subject(s) in a middle school for the current school year.
3.2.6 Resolution #04/05-53 Variable Term Waiver Requests
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.
3.3 Classified Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.4 Fiscal Transactions for the Period of 4/1/05 through 4/30/05
3.5 Donations Received in April 2005
3.6 Budget Revisions for May 2005
3.7 Agreement between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Alameda County Office of Education/Greater Bay Area Reading Implementation Center
Agreement with Alameda County Office of Education/Greater Bay Area Reading Implementation Center to provide required professional development to teachers of the schools under the Reading First grant. There is no impact to the General Fund.
3.8 Award of Contract to Provide and Install New Boilers at Rio Vista and Bel Air Elementary Schools and Glenbrook Middle School
Informal bids have been solicited for this work pursuant to the requirements of Public Contract Code, Section 2200, Part 3 of Division 2. The Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCA). Based on analysis of bids received, staff recommends the contract be awarded to Marken Mechanical for provision of all construction services related to the replacement of these cited boilers in the amount not to exceed $47,000. Funding Source: Deferred Maintenance Fund
3.9 Intermediate Change Order to Contract C-775, Bid 1328
Intermediate change order in the amount of $867,633.03 to contract C-775, bid 1328 to Taber Construction for modernization and new classrooms at Meadow Homes, El Monte, and Bel Air elementary schools. Funding Source: Measure C
3.10 Contract Amendments for Architectural/Engineering Services for the Measure C Construction Program
On August 27, 2002, the Board approved contracts for architectural/engineering services for work identified in the Measure C Facility Improvement Program. It is requested that the contract value be increased by $76,008. Funding Source: Measure C
4. RECOGNITIONS - None
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 Assistant Director, Adult, Continuing and Career Education
Interviews have been conducted and a candidate selected to fill the position of Director, Adult, Continuing and Career Education.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
9.2 PULLED
Action 9.3 Appointment of Elementary School Principals
Interviews have been conducted and candidates selected to fill the Elementary School Principal positions.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 9.4 Designation of Use of Proposition 55 Allocation for Northgate High School
On November 23, 2004, the Board authorized $500,000 for each district comprehensive high school for facility improvements. The principal of Northgate High has requested the second allotment of $500,000 be designated for the Little Theater. Funding Source: Proposition 55 Funds.
Recommendation
Designate the use of Proposition 55 Funds for Northgate High School.
Action 9.5 Cost Escalation for Measure C Group 4 and 5 Projects
The voters in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District approved the Measure C general obligation bond in March 2002. Based on the experience with recently bid Group 3 projects, staff recommends increasing project estimates by $17,000 and covering this shortfall with matching funds received from Proposition 55. Fiscal Impact: $17,000 Funding Source: State matching funds from Proposition 55
Recommendation
Approve revised Measure C budget and designation of Proposition 55 funds.
Report 9.6 Report on the Cost of Repairing Tennis Courts
On September 28, 2004, the Board approved a contract with Beals Alliance to inspect all district tennis courts and recommend improvements where needed. Beals has completed the study and recommends repairs to all courts. Staff will report on the condition of district tennis courts and present schools in priority of need for repairs.
Recommendation
Receive staff report. Discuss and provide direction for follow-up.
Information 9.7 Allocation of Proposition 55 Funds for Measure C Priority Two Projects
On April 6, 2004, the Board designated that 80A% of the matching funds received from Proposition 66 would be used for completing Measure C Priority Two Projects. Staff has developed six different models regarding how to expend these funds.
Recommendation
This is presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Action 9.8 Purchase and Installation of Modular Buildings
Request approval of purchase order for a not to exceed amount of $2,720,000 to Meehleis Modular Buildings, Inc. for the purchase and installation of modular buildings at Sequoia, Riverview, and El Dorado middle schools; Northgate and Concord high schools; and Meadow Homes and Hidden Valley elementary schools. Fiscal Impact: Developer Fees - $2,360,000; Measure C Funds - $360,000
Recommendation
Approve purchase order as presented.
Action 9.9 Advisory Committee for Facility Capacity
The Board of Education charged the administration to recommend a plan for resolving overcrowding and/or under-utilization at College Park, Clayton Valley, Northgate, and Ygnacio Valley High School and to examine existing agreements that impact high school attendance for those schools.
Recommendation
1. Determine whether the committee is an administrative committee or a Board of Education committee.
2. Modify and/or approve plan as presented.
Information 9.10 Concord High School Technology Center
Concord High School’s Technology Committee has completed it’s 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 is presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Action 9.11 Adoption of AP Environmental Science Course of Study
High school science chairpersons worked with a curriculum specialist to develop a course of study for AP Environmental Sciences, which is in its second pilot year.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the May 10 Board meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.12 Adoption of Introduction to Film Study Course of Study
In order to reinstate the Introduction to Film Study Course of Study to its former UC approved status, five high school film studies teachers worked with a curriculum specialist to update this course, return it to a year-long course, and develop key assignments for it.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the May 10 Board meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.13 Adoption of Materials for Introduction to Film Study Course of Study
Representatives from three high schools worked with a curriculum specialist to develop criteria, review, analyze, and evaluate five sets of materials from publishers on film studies. The one set of materials selected is: Understanding Movies, 10th Edition.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the May 10 Board meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Information 9.14 Adoption of English Practical Office Software Specialist Course of Study
High school teachers from the English and Business departments and a student services coordinator worked with a curriculum specialist to develop a course of study for English Practical Office Software Specialist, which is in its second pilot year.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 9.15 Adoption of Pre-Engineering Technology Course of Study
A high school industrial technology teacher and department chairperson worked with a curriculum specialist to develop a course of study for Pre-Engineering Studies, which is in its third pilot year.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 9.16 Adoption of Virtual Enterprise Course of Study
High school teachers from the Business and Math department worked with a curriculum specialist to develop a course of study for Virtual Enterprise, which is in its second pilot year.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 9.17 Approval of Updated Course of Study Art and the Palate
A teacher and senior instructional assistant from Serendipity, Mt. Diablo High School, along with a program manager from student services and an ROP Administrative Specialist at the Contra Costa County Office of Education worked with a curriculum specialist to update the Art and the Palate course of study in order to reinstate it as an A-G requirement for the University of California.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Public 9.18 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District Special Hearing 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
Hold public hearing. This item will be returned for action.
Action 9.19 Board Policy 6146.1 Regarding High School Graduation Requirements
Administrative review of Board policy 6146.1 has resulted in proposed changes as required by the addition of the Algebra I graduation requirement waiver request for students with disabilities.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the May 10 Board meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Information 9.20 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 brining these policies forward based on the significant changes to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 9.21 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 Association language and to incorporate recent California Education Code legislation.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Action 9.22 Measure A Advisory Committee Membership
Recommend Gary Hood to fill the position for a representative for the Clayton Valley High attendance area on the Measure A Advisory Committee.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as presented.
Action 9.23 Community Advisory Committee Renewal of Membership
The Community Advisory Committee has two members whose membership will expire, and who wish to continue to serve the Board: Sherry Doyle and Russ Cohen.
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
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.
| MAY 2005 |
| Community Advisory Committee May 2 7:00 p.m. |
| Parent Advisory Committee May 3 7:00 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting May 10 7:30 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting May 24 7:30 p.m. |
| Joint meeting with City of Pleasant Hill May 31 7:00 p.m. |
| 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. |
| JULY 2005 |
| NO MEETINGS IN JULY |
Note: This is being provided for information only.
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