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MT. DIABLO UNIFIED BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA Tuesday, June 5, 2007 Closed Session Regular Session 7:30 p.m. LOCATION CHANGE 3841 Larkspur, |
BOARD OF EDUCATION Gary L. Eberhart, President April P. Treece, Vice President Richard W. Allen Paul P. Strange Linda K. Mayo 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.
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Meeting Ending Time -- Adjournment time will be no later
than
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Record Keeping -- For accuracy, all regular meetings
of the Board of Education are recorded electronically. Recordings are kept on file for a period of
no less than thirty days.
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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
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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 19, 2007 7:30 p.m. Regular Board
Meeting
June 26, 2007 7:30 p.m. Regular Board
Meeting
August 14, 2007 7:30 p.m. Regular Board
Meeting
**Note: Calendar of Future Board and Committee
Meetings Attached**
CALL TO ORDER –
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, Julie Braun-Martin and Dorothy Epps.
Agencies: MDEA, CSEA,
Local One M & O, Local One CST, MDSPA, and Supervisory.
2. Expulsions(5)
- Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding student
expulsions.
3. Existing
Litigation
Spieler
v. Mt. Diablo Unified
4. Anticipated
Litigation
5. Conference
with Real Property Negotiator
6. Public
Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
–
1. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
·Pledge of Allegiance
·Roll Call
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION – June 5, 2007
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
– none.
3.2 Certificated
Personnel
3.2.1 Leaves of
Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.2.2 Resolution
06/07-107 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 2007-2008 school year.
3.2.3 Resolution 06/07-108 Education Code 44263 – Board
Authorization
Under Ed. Code 44263, holders of any
3.2.4 Resolution 06/07-109 Education Code 44256(b) – Board
Authorization
Under Ed. Code 44256(b), holders of multiple subject or
elementary 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 2007-2008 school year.
3.2.5 Recommendation for Professional Clear Education
Specialist: Mild/Moderate Teaching Credential with English Learner
Authorization (pending approval)
Upon completion of a district intern credentialing program,
the Governing Board of the school district must recommend applicants for the
professional clear teaching credential.
3.2.6 Recommendation for Preliminary Single Subject: English
with English Learner Authorization
Upon completion of a district intern credentialing program,
the Governing Board of the school district must recommend applicants for the
preliminary teaching credential.
3.2.7 Internship Credential Program Agreement with
In order for a teacher to participate in an internship
program, there must be an agreement or memorandum of understanding on file
between the District and the institution providing the internship program.
3.3 Classified
Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of
Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.3.2 Elimination of
One (1) Part-time Instructional Assistant-Bilingual Position at Oak
3.3.3 Elimination of
One (1) Vacant Full-Time Senior Account Clerk Position and Creation of One (1) Full-Time Payroll
Analyst Position in Payroll
Payroll requests the elimination of one (1) vacant,
full-time, 12 month Senior Account Clerk position and the creation of one (1)
full-time, 12 month Payroll Analyst position.
This position will satisfy part of the Fiscal Crisis Management
Assistance Team (FCMAT) recommendations and supports the District’s focus of
improving and enhancing payroll services and functions. The impact to the General Fund for fiscal
year 2007-2008 will be $24,397.
3.3.4 Creation of a New 3.0 Hour PM Custodian Position
Staff has determined that it will be necessary to create a
3.0 hour (.375 FTE) Custodian PM position to address the on-going housekeeping
needs at the Diablo Day Program at Willow Creek Center. Fiscal Impact: $14,528 Funding Source: General Fund
3.3.5 Creation of Two
(2) Part-Time Instructional Assistant-Bilingual Positions at Glenbrook Middle
School
3.4 Resolution
06/07-110 to Authorize Year-End Intra-Budget Transfers
3.5 Amendment
to Contract with Charles Ham Associates
Contract amendment in the amount of $164,118.85 to Charles
Ham Associates for architectural services for the Measure C Construction
Program at Ayers,
3.6 3.6.1
Final Change Order to Bid 1400/Contract C-829 in the amount of $1,378 to
NBC General Contractors, Inc. for the modernization and new classrooms at
3.6.2 Final Change Order to Bid 1450/Contract C-847 in the amount of $22,693.30 to Kel
Tec Builders, Inc. for the renovations to
3.7 Final
Deductive Change Order to Bid 1408/Contract C-826
Final deductive change order to bid 1408, contract C-826 in
the amount of ($19,632.98) to Shared Technologies, Inc. for the installation of
new telephone systems at
3.8 Award
of Bids
3.8.1
Award of Bid 1470 to Biland Construction Company in the amount of $464,000 to
provide the electrical upgrades, group 5 at Silverwood, Strandwood and Westwood
elementary schools. Funding Source:
Measure C
3.8.2 Award of Bid 1471 to River Electric in the amount of $122,095 to
provide the electrical upgrades, group 5, at
Measure C
3.9 Notices
of Completion
3.9.1 Notice of Completion to Contract C-826, Bid 1408 to Share Technologies, Inc., in the
amount of $158,246.63, who provided the new telephone systems at Hidden Valley,
Holbrook, Highlands, and Mt.
3.9.2 Notice of Completion to Contract C-829, Bid 1400 to NBC General Contractor
Corporation, in the amount of $6,306,178, who provided the new classrooms and
renovations at Pleasant Hill Education Center.
Funding Source: Measure C
3.9.3 Notice of Completion to Contract C-834, Bid 1415 to Nema Construction, in the amount
of $384,500, for electrical upgrades at Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill, and
Valhalla elementary schools. Funding
Source: Measure C
3.9.4 Notice of Completion to Contract 843, Bid 1435 to Nema Construction, in the amount
of $395,000, who provided the new intercom system at
3.9.5 Notice of Completion to Contract 847, Bid 1450 Kel-Tec Builders, Inc., in the
amount of $733,142.65, who provided the renovations to
3.10 CIF/North
Coast Representatives for Mt. Diablo Unified
Ratify position of principal, vice principal, and athletic
director from
3.11 Food
and Nutrition Services
Request approval to issue purchase orders/contracts for
food, beverages and delivery services to students in Kindergarten through grade
12. Fiscal Impact: Projected expense not to exceed $4,566,000
for the 2007-2008 school year. All
expenses covered by the Cafeteria Fund.
3.12 Renewal
of Contract with David Costa
Request approval of the contract renewal with David Costa
and Food and Nutrition Services. David
Costa picks up cash and related documents from the cafeteria or office sites
and delivers them to Bank of America. He
is bonded and insured. Fiscal Impact:
Projected expense not to exceed $37,000 for the 2007-2008 school year. Funding Source: Cafeteria Fund, already
budgeted.
4. RECOGNITIONS
4.1 Coach
of the Year 2007
·
Coach
of the Year – Men’s, Dennis Bledsoe, Water Polo,
·
Coach
of the Year – Women’s, Verna Ogden, Tennis,
4.2 State
of
- Diablo
5. BOARD FORUM
This item is here for the Board of
Education to discuss any issues of concern.
5.1 Committee
Minutes
5.2 Board
Reports
5.3 Issues
of Concern
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
The
public may address the Board regarding any item within the jurisdiction of the
Board of Education of the
7. COMMUNICATIONS
7.1 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.
8. REPORTS/INFORMATION – None
8.1 Literary
Magazine, Between the Lines
Representative students will present
the 2006-2007 literary magazine, Between
the Lines.
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
10. BUSINESS
Action 10.1 Appointment
of Director, Alternative Education
Interviews have been conducted and a
candidate selected to fill the position of Director, Alternative Education.
Recommendation
Approve
appointment as recommended.
Action 10.2 Appointment
of Vice Principal, High School
Interviews have been conducted and a
candidate selected to fill the position of Vice Principal, High School.
Recommendation
Approve
appointment as recommended.
Action 10.3 Appointment
of Vice Principal(s), Elementary School
Interviews have been conducted and
candidates selected to fill the Elementary Vice Principal(s) positions.
Recommendation
Approve
appointments as recommended.
Action 10.4 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.
Recommendation
Approve
appointment as recommended.
Action 10.5 Appointment
of Coordinator, Student Services 6-8
Interviews have been conducted and a
candidate selected to fill the position of Coordinator, Student Services 6-8
position.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 10.6 Contract Between Mt. Diablo Unified
Staff requests approval of a
contract for Local Education Agency (LEA) Medi-Cal billing with Paradigm
HealthCare Services, Inc. at 11% rate for Medi-Cal claims and 3% for CRCS for a
total of 14% through June 30, 2008. Fiscal Impact: Medi-Cal billing generates approximately
$100,000 per year which is distributed to
Recommendation
Approve
contract as presented.
Action 10.7 Adoption of Studio Art AP Course of
Study
A Curriculum Specialist worked with
a committee of high school teachers to develop the Studio Art AP course of study.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at
the May 22 meeting. It is now being
returned for action.
Action 10.8 Consider Allocation of Lottery Funds
for the 2007-2008 School Year
Recommend designating $100,000 of the 2007-2008 lottery funds
to be used to purchase storage sheds at the school sites. The cost of a 12 x 32 storage shed is
estimated at approximately $10,000 or less.
Recommendation
Allocate $100,000 of lottery funds
to purchase storage sheds on school sites.
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as presented.
Action 10.9 Adopt
Revised Job Description for School Bus Driver Instructor
This job description has been
updated to better describe the current duties and responsibilities of the
position of School Bus Driver Instructor.
The position will remain at range 1 of the Management Salary Schedule.
Recommendation
Adopt job description as presented.
Public 10.10 Opportunity for
Public Response to Public Employees
At the May 22, 2007 Board meeting,
Public Employees Union, Local One (Clerical, Secretarial and Technical Unit)
publicly presented additional Successor Agreement proposals. These proposals are now being presented for
public response.
Recommendation
Provide opportunity for public
response to Public Employees Union, Local One’s (CST) Successor Agreement
proposals.
Information 10.11 Board
Policy 6112(a) – Instruction, School Day
Administrative review of Board
Policy 6112(a), Instruction, School Day is being updated to reflect District
California School Board Association language.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only
and will be returned for action.
Information 10.12 Board
Policy 5121 – Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement
Administrative review of Board
Policy 5121 Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement is being updated to
reflect California School Board Association language.
Recommendation
This
is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 10.13 Adoption
of the Updated Advanced Spanish, Spanish AP, and Spanish Honors Courses of Study
A Curriculum Specialist worked with
a committee of high school Spanish teachers to update and rename the Advanced
Spanish, Spanish AP, and Spanish Honors courses of study pursuant to the
College Board and UC guidelines.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only
and will be returned for action.
Information 10.14 Adoption
of the Updated French IV AP and French V Honors Courses of Study
A curriculum specialist worked with
a committee of high school French teachers to update and rename the French IV AP
and French Honors courses of study pursuant to the College Board and UC
guidelines.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only
and will be returned for action.
Information 10.15 Adoption
of the Updated German IV AP Language, German V Honors, and German VI Courses of Study
A Curriculum Specialist worked with
a German high school teacher to update and rename the German IV AP Language,
German V Honors, and German VI courses of study pursuant to the College Board
and UC guidelines.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only
and will be returned for action.
Information 10.16 Adoption
of Elementary Music Textbook
The Director of Curriculum and
Instruction, working with a group of elementary music teachers, went through a
two month process of examining possible music texts.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only
and will be returned for action.
Information 10.17 Job
Description for Adult Education Fiscal Analyst Position
This job description has been
developed to accurately reflect the current duties and responsibilities of the
position.
Recommendation
This
is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 10.18 Job
Description for Adult Education Accounting Specialist Position
The job description has been
developed to accurately reflect the current duties and responsibilities of the
position.
Recommendation
This
is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 10.19 Job
Description for Adult and Career Education Accountability Specialist Position
This job description has been
developed to accurately reflect the current duties and responsibilities of the
position.
Recommendation
This
is being presented as information only and will be returned for action.
Information 10.20 Hold Public
Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District Special &
Public Hearing Education Local Plan
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 is being presented as information only
and will be returned for action.
Information 10.21 Consider
Adoption of the Policies Pertaining to Special Education in the Mt.
As required by Ed Code Sections
56205, 56205(b)(2) and 56195.7, each Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)
document requires current policies to support the Local Plan.
Recommendation
This is being presented as information only
and will be returned for action.
11. ADJOURNMENT
12. CLOSED
SESSION - Items not
completed during the first closed session will be carried over to this closed
session.
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JUNE 2007 |
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Regular Board Meeting June 5
7:30 p.m. |
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Parent Advisory Committee June 6
7:00 p.m. |
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Measure C Advisory Committee June 7
7:00 p.m. |
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Regular Board Meeting June 19
7:30 p.m. |
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Regular Board Meeting June 26
7:30 p.m. |
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Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force June 21
7:00 p.m. |
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JULY 2007 |
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AUGUST 2007 |
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Regular Board Meeting August 14
7:30 p.m. |
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Regular Board Meeting August 28
7:30 p.m. |
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