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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, October 11, 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):
October 25, 2005 7:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
November 8, 2005 7:30 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
November 22, 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 and Julie Braun-Martin.
Agencies: MDEA, CSEA, Local One M & O, Local One CST, MDSPA, and Supervisory.
2. Expulsions(3)/Readmissions(1) - Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding student expulsions and readmissions.
3. Existing Litigation
4. Anticipated Litigation
5. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Oak Park Christian Center
6. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
Uniform Complaint Board Policy 1312.3
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION – 7:30 p.m.
1. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
·Pledge of Allegiance
·Roll Call
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION – October 11, 2005.
Topics ·Negotiations
·Expulsions/Readmissions
·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 September 13, 2005.
3.2 Certificated Personnel
3.2.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.2.2 Resolution #05/06-15 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.
3.2.3 Addition of Full-time Equivalent Position (FTE) for the 2005-06 School Year
Request 1.2 FTE be added to Categorical Funds. This action will result in an increase in the expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the amount of $66,020. Funding Source: ROP
3.3 Classified Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.3.2 Increase in Hours for a Part-time Instructional Assistant Position at the GATE Markham Nature Park Science Center
The GATE program requests that an existing 15 hour/week, 176 day/year Instructional Assistant position be increased to 19 hour/week, 176 day/year. There is no impact to the General Fund. The increase in cost for the remainder of 2005-06 fiscal year will be $2,880. Funding Source: GATE funds
3.3.3 Elimination of a Site Technology Support Technician I Position
A currently vacant 36 hour/week, 10 month Site Technology Support Technician I position at Bel Air, Delta View, Mountain View, Shore Acres, and Ygnacio Valley elementary schools is being eliminated so the sites may create a Site Technician position tailored to their needs. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: School Improvement Plan funds.
3.3.4 Creation of a Site Technology Support Technician I Position at Bel Air Elementary School
Bel Air Elementary School requests the creation of a 6 hour/week, 10 month Site Technology Support Technician I position. There is no impact to the General Fund. The annual cost for this position in fiscal year 2005-06 will be $6,610. Funding Source: School Improvement funds.
3.3.5 Creation of a Site Technology Support II Position for Delta View Elementary School
Delta View Elementary School requests the creation of a 6 hour/week, 10 month Site Technology Support II position. There is no impact to the General Fund. The cost for this position in fiscal year 2005-06 will be $5,987 and a full year at $6,647. Funding Source: Delta View School Improvement Plan funds.
3.3.6 Creation of a Site Technology Support Technician I Position at Ygnacio Valley Elementary School
Ygnacio Valley Elementary School requests the creation of a 6 hour/week, 10 month Site Technology Support Technician I position. There is no impact to the General Fund. The annual cost of this position in fiscal year 2005-06 will be $6,610. Funding Source: School Improvement Plan funds.
3.3.7 Creation of a Site Technology Support Technician II Position at Hidden Valley Elementary School
Hidden Valley Elementary School requests the creation of a 10 hour/week, 10 month Site Technology Support Technician II position. There is no impact to the General Fund. The cost for this position in fiscal year 2005-06 will be $9,670 and a full year is $10,734. Funding Source: Hidden Valley Elementary Parent Faculty Club
3.4 New Classrooms
Based on increased enrollment at the school or surrounding area, staff recommends new classrooms at the following schools: Strandwood (2), Ygnacio Valley Elementary (1), Concord High (1), and Northgate High for High School Mental Health Collaborative (1). On December 14, 2004, the Board approved the construction of four permanent classrooms to replace temporary buildings at College Park and Clayton Valley High School for the summer of 2006. The approved budget for these classrooms was $1,000,000. Fiscal Impact: The requested budget for the new classrooms and the increased cost of the four approved in 2005 is $1,925,000. Funding Source: Developer Fees
3.5 Contract with Marine Science Institute
Request approval of a contract with the Marine Science Institute to provide the Discovery Voyage Program aboard the research vessel Brownlee to 5th grade students for the 2005-06 school year. Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $123,000 (total contributions from joint sponsors). Funding Source: Mt. Diablo Unified School District General Purpose Fund - $42,500; Contra Costa Water District - $50,000; Delta Diablo Sanitation District - $20,000; Contra Costa Sanitation District - $10,000; Mountain View Sanitation District - $500.
3.6 Contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education, Youth Development Services (“CoCo Spirit AmeriCorps”)
Request approval of a contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education, Youth Development Services (“CoCo Spirit AmeriCorps”) for tutoring and enrichment services in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District Foster Youth Services Program. Fiscal Impact: $15,000 Funding Source: Provided by a Johnson Foundation Grant ($10,000) previously approved by the Board and a contribution of $5,000 from WestEd. There is no impact to the General Fund.
3.7 Contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education, Youth Development Services (“CoCo Spirit AmeriCorps”)
Request approval of a contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education, Youth Development Services (“CoCo Spirit AmeriCorps”) for student mentoring and career/job readiness training at Olympic High School during and after school hours as part of the LEAD for Youth Program (Linking Employability and Academic Development). Fiscal Impact: $10,000 Funding Source: Provided by a Dreyers Grand Ice Cream grant ($5,000) previously approved by the Board and a contribution of $5,000 from Thomas J. Long Foundation. There is no impact to the General Fund.
3.8 Amendment #3 to Contract with ATI Architects for Architectural/Engineering Services for Measure C Construction Program
Staff is recommending that the contract value be increased by $4,700 for the provision of architectural engineering services associated with modification of the prototypical drawings for the classrooms configuration at Shadelands and revising and responding to DSA structural comments at College Park High School. Funding Source: Measure C
3.9 Contract Amendment #6 to Contract with ATI Architects for Architectural/Engineering Services for Measure C Construction Program
Staff is recommending that the contract value be increased by $26,850 for the provision of architectural/engineering services associated with modification to the electrical service plan at Holbrook Elementary, revision of the door schedule at Riverview Middle, addition of ADA restrooms in the girls locker room at Riverview Middle, revision of the girls locker room ramp at Riverview Middle, the addition of a door through a shear wall at El Dorado Middle , and the field inspection of the replacement of the exterior canopy at Foothill Middle. Funding Source: Measure C
3.10 Award of Professional Services Contract for Conducting a Preliminary Endangerment Assessment for the Willow Pass Property
Staff recommends that a professional services contract be awarded to Shaw Environmental, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $42,100 for comprehensive services related to the preparation and submission of the Preliminary Endangerment Assessment for the Willow Pass parcel. Funding Source: Proposition 55 funds.
3.11 Award of Professional Services Contract for the Preparation of a Focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Proposed Football Field Lighting at Concord High School
Staff recommends that a professional services contract be awarded to Mills Associates for the amount not to exceed $41,043 for all work and services related to the preparation of this focused EIR. Funding Source: Proposition 55 funds.
3.12 Contract with New Connections Counseling
Contract in the amount not to exceed $49,500 for the 2005-06 school year to provide one school counselor at Diablo Community Day School twenty-five hours per week. Funding Source: Safe and Drug Free Schools Fund.
3.13 Contract with New Connections Counseling
Contract in the amount not to exceed $47,000 for the 2005-06 school year to provide counseling support at Clayton Valley, Concord, Mt. Diablo, and Ygnacio Valley high schools; and Pine Hollow, Pleasant Hill, and Diablo View middle schools. Funding Source: Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE).
3.14 Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Program
Contract with the Center for Human Development Services in the amount not to exceed $49,000 for the 2005-06 school year to provide students at all high schools with comprehensive tobacco use prevention, intervention and cessation services. Funding Source: Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Funds.
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
§ Federal and State Accountability Program
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
9. BUSINESS
Information 9.1 Adoption of Courses of Study for Student, School, and Support Services (Academy Plus I in Clayton Arts Academy), and Student and Community Support Services (Academy Plus II in Clayton Arts Academy)
A curriculum specialist worked with a committee of high school teachers from the Clayton Arts Academy to rewrite a draft of these courses of study in support of these classes currently being taught at Clayton Valley High School.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 9.2 Adoption of Courses of Study for English III Honors and English IV Honors
A curriculum specialist worked with an English teacher on a post retirement contract to update the courses of study for English III Honors and English IV Honors.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Action 9.3 Resolution #05/06-16 Disability Awareness Month
October has been designated as Disability Awareness Month. The Special Education Department and Mt. Diablo Unified School District wish to affirm its support of the importance of an appreciation for the diversity of all people. The Mt. Diablo Unified School District also recognizes the contributions made by people with disabilities throughout history and encourages schools to participate in activities that enhance awareness of and sensitivity to individuals with disabilities.
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as presented.
Action 9.4 Purchase of Replacement Van for the Special Day Class at Concord High School
In order to provide for reasonable transportation needs of both wheelchair students, as well as the remaining ambulatory student in the Concord High School Program, it is necessary to purchase a wheelchair accessible para-transport van. Fiscal Impact: Approximately $50,000 - $53,000 Funding Source: General Fund
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.5 Consider Approval of Additions to the Budget
Enrollment for the 2005-06 school year has been determined. Requests for additions to the budget have been submitted to meet student and program need, adhere to contractual requirements for various employee unions, and to comply with state and federal law.
Fiscal Impact: $165,746 Net impact, less than $15,000. Funding Source: General Fund.
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.6 Consider Creation of 9.6 Full-time Equivalent Teachers
Enrollment in Mt. Diablo schools exceeds projection by approximately 290 students. There are 180 additional students in our high schools. The 9th grade class exceeds 2,900. This makes it possible to receive additional class size reduction funding.
Many classes throughout the District exceed the class size maximum outlined in the negotiated agreement with the Mt. Diablo Education Association. Over sixty grievances have been filed on class size. To resolve those grievances and have staffing to maintain two subject area classes at 9th grade at 20:1. I am requesting additional teaching positions:
Clayton Valley High 1.0
College Park High 1.2
Concord High .4
Mt. Diablo High 1.2
Northgate High 3.4
Ygnacio Valley High 1.0
Pleasant Hill Middle 1.0
Valley View Middle .4
9.6
Fiscal Impact: $511,810 Funding Source: General Purpose - $368,249; 9th Grade Class Size Reduction - $143,461
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.7 Revised Board Policy 3515.11 and Administrative Rule on Video Surveillance
Proposed Board Policy and Administrative Rule on video surveillance.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the September 13 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.8 Agreement with Clayton Valley High School Athletic Boosters for Installation of Security Cameras
The Clayton Valley High School Athletic Boosters would like to install surveillance cameras, at their expense, to protect school property. Fiscal Impact: The Boosters would cover the cost of approximately $25,000. The school district would cover the operations cost for a twelve month period on a trial basis.
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.9 Job Description – Tree Trimmer
In an effort to formally acknowledge and memorialize performance of specialized tree trimming/climbing, the District is recommending an independent classification of Tree Trimmer.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the September 27 meeting. It is now being returned for action.
Action 9.10 Declaration of Impacted Schools
Board policy #5118A states “the Board shall annually determine the enrollment capacity of each district school”. It is recommended that the following schools be declared impacted and closed to transfers because they are at capacity: College Park and Northgate high schools, and Meadow Homes and Mt. Diablo elementary schools.
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Public Hearing 9.11 Public Hearing Regarding the Initial Study/Negative Declaration for the Olympic High School Expansion Project
The District intends to add a wing of classrooms, move the softball field, and reconfigure the parking lot at Olympic High School. A consultant for the District has prepared and circulated an Initial Study pursuant to the provisions of the Public Resources Code Section 21,000 et seq., California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the proposed expansion project at the Olympic High School site. The Initial Study/Negative Declaration indicates that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommendation
Hold public hearing.
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.
| OCTOBER 2005 |
| Parent Advisory Committee October 5 7:00 p.m. |
| Community Advisory Committee October 10 7:00 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting October 11 7:30 p.m. |
| Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force October 20 3:30 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting October 25 7:30 pm. |
| NOVEMBER 2005 |
| Parent Advisory Committee November 2 7:00 p.m. |
| Community Advisory Committee November 7 7:00 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting November 8 7:30 p.m. |
| Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force November 17 3:30 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting November 22 7:30 p.m. |
| DECEMBER 2005 |
| Community Advisory Committee December 5 7:00 p.m. |
| Parent Advisory Committee December 7 7:00 p.m. |
| Regular Board Meeting December 13 7:30 p.m. |
Note: This is being provided for information only.
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