MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

James W. Dent Education Center

1936 Carlotta Drive

Concord, CA  94519-1397

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

AGENDA

 

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Closed Session 6:00 p.m.

Regular Session 7:30 p.m.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Linda K. Mayo, President

Gary L. Eberhart, Vice President

April P. Treece

Richard W. Allen

 

SUPERINTENDENT

Gary McHenry

 

ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT

Alan Young, Ed.D., Educational Services

 

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS

Mildred Browne, Ed.D., Special Education

Roger Bylund, Elementary Education

Gloria Gamblin, Chief Financial Officer

Richard C. Nicoll, Ph.D., Administrative Services

Gail Isserman, Personnel Services

Gregory J. Rolen, Esq., General Counsel

 

 

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 28, 2006                                      7:30 p.m.                                  Regular Board Meeting

April 11, 2006                                        7:30 p.m.                                  Regular Board Meeting

April 25, 2006                                        7:30 p.m.                                  Regular Board Meeting

 

**Note:  Calendar of Future Board and Committee Meetings Attached**

 

 

 


CALL TO ORDER6:00 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 and Julie Braun-Martin.

Agencies:  MDEA, CSEA, Local One M & O, Local One CST, MDSPA, and Supervisory.

 

2.         Expulsions(9) - Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding student expulsions.

 

3.         Existing Litigation

            Sierra Bay v. Mt. Diablo Unified School District

 

4.         Anticipated Litigation

                        One potential case.

 

            5.         Conference with Real Property Negotiator

                        Oak Park Christian Center

 

6.         Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint

§       One certificated non-administrator

§       Two certificated administrators

§       One uniform complaint

 

RECONVENE OPEN SESSION – 7:30 p.m.

1.         PRELIMINARY BUSINESS

                                    ·Pledge of Allegiance

                                    ·Roll Call

 

2.         REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION – March 14, 2006

            Topics               ·Negotiations

·Expulsions

                                    ·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.

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            3.1        Minutes of the meeting of February 28 and March 7, 2006.

 

            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 2005-06 School Year

Request .10 FTE be added to Categorical Funds.  This action will result in an increase in the expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the amount of $8,488.  Funding Source:  School Improvement Program (SIP) funds.

 

            3.3        Classified Personnel

                        3.3.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment

 

 

                        3.3.2 Increase in Hours for Two (2) Part-time Assistant to the Hearing Impaired Positions

Increase in hours for:

            1.  One (1) 30 hour/week to 33 hour/week Assistant to the Hearing Impaired

            2.  One (1) 30 hour/week to 32.5 hour week Assistant to the Hearing Impaired

 

There is no impact to the General Fund.  The increased cost for the first position in fiscal year 2005-06 is $1,407 and a full year $2,733.  This position is funded by the Pleasanton Unified School District.  The increased cost for the second position in fiscal year 2005-06 is $892 and a full year $1,921.  This position is funded by the Pittsburg Unified School District.

 

            3.4        Final Change Orders

                        3.4.1 Contract C-760, Bid 1305, Sierra Bay Contractors, Inc.

Final change order in the amount of $103,551.08 to Sierra Bay Contractors, Inc. for the new classrooms and modernization at College Park High School.  Funding Source:  Measure C

 

3.4.2 Contract C-763, Bid 1306, Sierra Bay Contractors, Inc.

Final change order in the amount of $518,768.32 to Sierra Bay Contractors, Inc. for the new classrooms and modernization at Concord and Ygnacio Valley high schools.  Funding Source:  Measure C

 

3.4.3 Contract C-767, Bid 1315, Sierra Bay Contractors, Inc.

Final change order in the amount of $85,000 to Sierra Bay Contractors, Inc. for the site development for the Eagle Peak Charter School.  Funding Source:  Measure C

 

3.5        Notices of Completion

3.5.1 Contract C-763, Bid 1306

            Notice of completion to C-763, Bid 1306 to Sierra Bay Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $10,483,681.03 for modernization and new classrooms at Concord and Ygnacio Valley high schools.  Funding Source:  Measure C

 

3.5.2 Contract C-814, Bid 1386

Notice of completion to C-814, bid 1386 to Biland Construction Company in the amount of $123,600 for electrical improvements at Clayton Valley High School.  Funding Source:  Measure C

 

            3.6        Award of Contract for Architectural/Engineering Services for the Replacement of Window                             Systems at Valhalla Elementary School

Award of contract to PHD Architects for a not to exceed amount of $26,206.17 for comprehensive design services.  Funding Source:  Deferred Maintenance

 

            3.7        Award of Inspector of Record (Project Inspectors) Contracts for Group IV Measure C                                   Modernization Projects

                        Recommend award of contracts for the Group IV Measure C modernization projects

 

 

 

Nathan Valech

 

 

Not to exceed $150,000

Valhalla, Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill, and Sequoia elementary schools

 

Cliff Hammond Construction Inspection

 

 

Not to exceed $140,000

Walnut Acres, Woodside, Valle Verde, and Bancroft elementary schools

 

Paul Lucido Inspection Service

 

 

Not to exceed $140,000

 

Monte Gardens, Mtn. View, and Ayers elementary schools

 

Matthew Kelly

 

Not to exceed $100,000

 

Pleasant Hill Education Center

 

                        Fiscal Impact:  Total cost not to exceed $530,000  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        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

            7.1        Report on Cost of Installation of Air Conditioning at School Sites

 

8.         SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

 

9.         BUSINESS

Action   9.1        Audit Report – Fiscal Year 2004-05

The 2004-05 audit report was provided to the Board members at the February 28, 2006 meeting.  There were no adjustments made to the district’s financial records.

 

Recommendation

Accept audit report.

 

Action   9.2        2005-06 Second Interim Report

The purpose of an interim report is to make revenue and expenditure projections to the end of the fiscal year and to compare these projections to the budget.

 

Recommendation

Approve 2005-06 Second Interim Report as presented.

 

Action   9.3        School Assistance and Intervention Monitoring Report for Oak Grove Middle School and Ygnacio Valley High School

The School Assistance and Intervention Team (SAIT) is the next level of the state accountability program for Immediate Intervention/Underperforming School Program (II/USP).  Oak Grove Middle School and Ygnacio Valley High School have been designated as state-monitored schools based on their Academic Performance Index (API) growth data.

 

                        Recommendation

                        Accept reports as presented.

 

Action   9.4        Summer School Administrative Position

                        A candidate for an administrative position for summer session 2006 has been

interviewed and is being presented for approval.  Fiscal Impact:  Positions are paid for by the summer school budget.

 

                        Recommendation

                        Approve candidate as presented.

 

Action   9.5        Continuation of Edusoft Student Information Software System Contract

Continuation of contract from February 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.  Funding Source:  The system will be funded through federal and state categorical funds.  Title I - $24,985.32, Small Learning Communities grant - $18,000.00, State Categorical Block Grant 5 - $327,519.78

 

                        Recommendation

This was presented as information at the February 28 meeting.  It is now being returned for action.

 

Public Hearing   9.6        Public Hearing and Resolution 05/06-58, Adopt a School Facilities Needs Analysis (SFNA) & Actionand Level 2 School Facilities Fees

Consideration of adopting a School Facilities and Level 2 School Facility Fees in the amount of $3.97 per square foot for residential construction pursuant to Government Code Sections 65995.6 and 65995.6 has been provided to the public for review.  The current rate is $3.92 per foot.

 

Recommendation

Hold public hearing and adopt resolution.

 

Action    9.7      Award of Bid 1400

            Award of bid 1400 to NBC General Contractor Corporation for the total amount of $6,304,800 to provide new classrooms and renovations at Pleasant Hill Education Center.  Funding Source:  Measure C

 

                        Recommendation

                        Approve as presented.

 

Action    9.8      Award of Bid 1403

Award of bid 1403 to B & B Grading and Paving, Inc. for the total amount of $1,053,109 to provide tennis court improvements at Riverview Middle School and Clayton Valley and Concord high schools.

 

                        Recommendation

                        Approve as presented.

 

Action    9.9      BP 5131.63, AR 5131.63 and E 5131.63 – Anabolic Steroids

Board policy, administrative rule, and exhibit 5131.63 are being revised to comply with the new California Interscholastic Federation policy on the use and abuse of steroids by student athletes.

 

                        Recommendation

                     This was presented as information at the February 28 meeting.  It is now being returned for action.

 

Action    9.10    Board Policy 6178.1 - Work Experience Education

                        In order to reflect current law, the policy on work experience education has been revised.

 

                        Recommendation

                     This was presented as information at the February 28 meeting.  It is now being returned for action.

 

Action    9.11    District Plan Revision – Work Experience Education

                        In order to reflect current law, the work experience education plan has been revised.

 

                        Recommendation

                     This was presented as information at the February 28 meeting.  It is now being returned for action.

 

 

Action   9.12      Clarification of the Process to Fill the Vacant Board of Education Seat

On February 14 the Board of Education decided to use the appointment process rather than conduct a special election to fill the vacant seat on the Board.  This is a continuation of the clarification process.

 

                        Recommendation

                        Determine date and time of Board interviews.

 

Information        9.13      2006-2009 District Technology Plan

As a requirement to participate in the E-Rate program and the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Formula grant and to remain eligible to participate in a wide range of federal and state discretionary grant programs, the district is required to have a Board adopted and state approved technology plan.  Fiscal Impact:  The technology plan includes cost estimates for various strategies and activities and identifies potential funding sources for them, but does not itself require the expenditure of these amounts.  Funding Source:  Multiple funding sources, including the General Fund.

 

                        Recommendation

                        This is being presented as information only.  It will be returned for action.

 

Information        9.14      Adoption of Revised Grade Levels and Prerequisites to the CABEL (Computer Assisted Business Education Lab) Course of Study

This proposal would change the CABEL grade levels from 10-12 to 9-12 since many students enter the course with few or no word processing skills.

 

                        Recommendation

                        This is presented as information only.  It will be returned for action.

 

Information        9.15      Board Administrative Rule 6173 – Homeless Education

                        To reflect current law the administrative rule has been revised.

 

                        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.

 


 

MARCH 2006

Parent Advisory Committee                                                         March      1        7:00 p.m.

Measure C Advisory Committee                                                  March      2        7:00 p.m.

Community Advisory Committee                                                 March      6        7:00 pm.

Special Closed Session                                                              March      7        4:30 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting                                                                March    14        7:30 p.m.

Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force                                   March    23        3:30 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting                                                                March    28        7:30 p.m.

 

APRIL 2006

Community Advisory Committee                                                 April       3           7:00 p.m.

Parent Advisory Council                                                              April       5           7:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting                                                                April     11           7:30 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting                                                                April     25           7:30 p.m.

Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force                                   April     27           3:30 p.m.

 

 

MAY 2006

Community Advisory Committee                                                 May       1           7:00 p.m.

Parent Advisory Council                                                              May       3           7:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting                                                                May       9           7:30 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting                                                                Mary    23           7:30 p.m.

Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force                                   May     25           3:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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