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MT. DIABLO UNIFIED BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Closed Session Regular Session 7:30 p.m. LOCATION CHANGE Mt. Diablo High School |
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):
August 14, 2007 7:30
p.m. Regular
Board Meeting
August 28, 2007 7:30
p.m. Regular
Board Meeting
September 11, 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/Readmissions
- Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding student
expulsions and readmissions.
3. Existing
Litigation
Heathorn
v. Mt. Diablo Unified
Spieler v. Mt. Diablo Unified
4. Anticipated
Litigation
5. Conference
with Real Property Negotiator
6. Public
Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
7. Superintendent’s
Evaluation
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
– 7:30 p.m.
1. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
·Pledge of Allegiance
·Roll Call
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION – June 26, 2007
Topics ·Negotiations
·Expulsions/Readmissions
·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
– none.
3.2 Certificated
Personnel
3.2.1 Leaves of
Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.2.2 Recommendation for Preliminary Single Subject –
Chemistry/Biological Services 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.
3.2.3 Resolution
06/07-114 – 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.
3.2.4 Create of Full-Time Equivalent Position (FTE) for the
2007-2008 School Year
Request 1.0 FTE to be added to Categorical Funds. This will result in an increase in the
expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the amount of $81,868. Funding Source: Categorical Funds - Economic Impact Aid
3.2.5 Create .20 Full-Time Equivalent Position for the
2007-008 School Year
Request .20 FTE be added to Categorical Funds. This action will result in an increase in the
expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the amount of $15,542. Funding Source: Foster Youth Program (Restricted Funding)
3.2.6 Create .40 Full-Time Equivalent Position (FTE) for
2007-2008 School Year
Request .40 FTE be added to Categorical Funds. This action will result in an increase in the
expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the amount of $54,941. Funding Source: High Priority Grant (Restricted Funding)
3.2.7 Create 1.3 Full-Time Equivalent Position (FTE) for
2007-2008 School Year
Request 1.3 FTE be added to Categorical Funds. This action will result in an increase in the
expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the amount of $88,114. Funding Source: High Priority Grant (Restricted Funding)
3.2.8 Create 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent Teacher on Special
Assignment Position (FTE) for the 2007-2007 School Year
Request 2.0 FTE be
added to Categorical Funds. This action
will result in an increase in the expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in
the amount of $175,529.82. Funding Source:
3.2.9 Create 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent Teacher on Special
Assignment Position (FTE) for the 2007-2008 School Year
Request 1.0 FTE be added to Categorical Funds. This action will result in an increase in the
expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the amount of $63,117.06. Funding Source:
3.2.10 Addition of .17 Full-Time Equivalent Position (FTE) for
2007-2008 School Year
Request the addition of .17 FTE be added to Special
Education Fund expenditures from August 13 through October 1, 2007. This action will result in an increase in the
expenditure budget of Special Education funds in the amount of $21,842. Funding Source: Mental Health Program (Restricted Funding)
3.3 Classified
Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of
Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.4 Contract
between Mt. Diablo Unified
Paradigm HealthCare Services, Inc. will prepare and submit
Medi-Cal claims to the State Department of Health Services for reimbursement of
health care services. Fiscal
Impact: Medi-Cal billing generates
approximately $100,000 per year which is distributed to
3.5. Memorandum
of Understanding with the Wright Institute
The Wright Institute Graduate School of Clinical Psychology
will implement a social skills program at District selected schools. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: Services will be funded through various
categorical or restricted funds including
3.6 Procurement
and Installation of Surveillance System for
Request approval to purchase and install a surveillance
system through the State of California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract
#3-04-58-0212A. Fiscal Impact: $117,973
Funding Source: Northgate Parent
Donation - $100,000; Redevelopment - $17,973
3.7 Resolution
06/07-113 Resolution for Authorization to
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 14, 2007.
3.8 Approval
of the School Sites and District Discretionary Block Grants Budget Plans for 2006-2007
The majority of the Discretionary Block Grant Site plans
were approved at the March 27 Board meeting. Plans for nine elementary and two alternative
high schools have been added. Fiscal
Impact: $286,013 for these schools;
$2,998,757 approved for 2006-2007 allocations for all sites. Funding Source: Site and District Discretionary Block Grants
3.9 Final
Change Order – Bid 1458, Contract C-853 Biland Construction
Final change order to bid 1458, contract C-853 to Biland
Construction in the amount of $3,579 for the installation of a new concrete
pad, curb and gutter improvements, metal canopy and storm water and sanitary
sewer improvements at the Central Services Complex. Funding Source: Redevelopment Funds
3.10 Notice
of Completion to Contract C-853, Bid 1458
Notice of completion to contract C-853, bid 1458 to Biland
Construction Company in the amount of $99,519, who provided the bus washout pad
at the Maintenance and Operations Department.
Funding Source: Redevelopment
Fees
3.11 Award
of Contract for Professional Testing and Inspection Services for the Renovation/Remodel of
Staff is recommending that a contract be awarded to
Consolidated Engineering Laboratories for a not to exceed amount of $9,631.53
for testing and inspection services associated with the renovation/remodel of
the Loma Vista Adult Center Facility necessary to accommodate the relocation of
the Bridge Program. Funding Source: Proposition 55 Funds
4. RECOGNITIONS
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
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
10. BUSINESS
Action 10.1 Appointment
of Principal,
Interviews have been conducted and a
candidate selected for the position of Principal,
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 10.2 Appointment
of Principal, Special Education – Sunrise/Shadelands for One Year
Interviews have been conducted and a
candidate selected for the Principal, Special Education at Sunrise/Shadelands
for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 10.3 Appointment
of Vice Principal, Middle School
Interviews have been conducted and a
candidate selected to fill the position of Vice Principal, Middle School.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as presented.
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 Program Specialist – Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA)
Interviews have been conducted and a
candidate selected to fill the position of Program Specialist – Beginning
Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA).
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 10.6 Appointment
of Curriculum Specialist(s)
Interviews have been conducted and
candidate(s) selected to fill the position of Curriculum Specialist.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 10.7 Adoption
of the 2007-2008 Budget
The State Board of Education
requires the Board of Education to certify that a review of the budget has been
conducted in accordance with the state-adopted criteria and standards. The review has been completed.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 19
meeting. It is now being returned for
action.
Action 10.8 Recommendations
for Diablo Managers’ Association (DMA) Management and Confidential Reclassifications
and Upgrades
In recognition of the increased
responsibility, scope, and consequence of error of several management and
confidential positions, members of the Diablo Mangers’ Association have
submitted classification requests, completed the committee process, and are
being recommended for reclassification.
Recommendation
Approve reclassifications and upgrades as
presented.
Action 10.9 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified
Education
Regulations from the Commission
Teacher Credentialing require the district to submit an annual Declaration of
Need form indicating the number of teachers we anticipate hiring under
emergency permits for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation
Approve the Declaration of Need as presented.
Action 10.10 Upgrade Position and Adopt Job
Description for Benefits Specialist
This job description has been
created to better describe the current duties and responsibilities of the
position. The position will be at range
525 on the salary schedule.
Recommendation
Upgrade position and adopt job
description as presented.
Action 10.11 Upgrade
Position and Revise Job Description for Career/College Advisor
This job description has been
developed to accurately reflect the current duties and responsibilities of the
position.
Recommendation
Upgrade position and adopt job description as
presented.
Action 10.12 Job Description
for Adult and Career Education Fiscal Analyst Position
This job description has been
developed to accurately reflect the duties and responsibilities of the
position.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at
the June 5 meeting. It is now being
returned for action.
Action 10.13 Request
Approval to Eliminate a Full-Time Adult and Career Education Fiscal Specialist
and Create an Adult Education Fiscal Analyst Position for Loma Vista Adult Education
Loma Vista Adult Education is requesting the elimination of
a full-time, 12 month Adult Education Fiscal Specialist position and create a
full-time Adult Education Fiscal Analyst position. There is no impact to the General Fund. The additional cost to Adult Education funds
for fiscal year 2007-2008 will be $3,468.83.
Funding Source: Adult Education
Recommendation
(1) Approve the elimination of Adult Education Fiscal Specialist
position; (2) Creation of Adult Education Fiscal Analyst position; (3) Move
incumbent #11691 into new position as presented.
Action 10.14 Job
Description for Adult and Career Education Accounting Specialist Position
The job description has been developed
to accurately reflect the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at
the June 5 meeting. It is now being
returned for action.
Action 10.15 Request
Approval to Eliminate a Full-Time Senior Account Clerk Position and Create an Adult and Career Education Accounting Specialist
Position at Loma Vista Adult Education
Loma Vista Adult Education requests that a full-time Senior
Account Clerk be eliminated and a full-time, 12 month Adult and Career
Education Accounting Specialist position be created. There is no impact to the General Fund. The additional cost to Adult Education funds
for fiscal year 2007-2008 will be $4,622.13.
Funding Source: Adult
Education-95.4%; Perkins Funding-4.6%
Recommendation
(1) Approve elimination of Senior Account Clerk position:
(2) Creation of Adult and Career Education Accounting Specialist position; (3)
Move incumbent #14509 into new position as presented.
Action 10.16 Job
Description for Adult and Career Education Accountability Specialist Position
This job description has been
developed to accurately reflect the duties and responsibilities of the
position.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at
the June 5 meeting. It is now being
returned for action.
Action 10.17 Creation
of a Full-Time Adult and Career Education Accountability Specialist Position
for Loma Vista
Adult Education
Loma Vista Adult Education requests
the creation of a full-time, 12 month Adult and Career Education Accountability
Specialist position. There is no impact
to the General Fund. The annual cost for
fiscal year 2007-2008 will be $68,021.15.
The position will be funded by Adult Education.
Recommendation
Approve creation of position as
presented.
Action 10.18
Board Policy 5132 and Administrative
Rule 5132 provide the policy and procedures for implementing a voluntary
uniform dress code.
Recommendation
Approve
as presented.
Action 10.19 Consider
Modification of Board Policy 5121-Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement
The President of the Board of
Education has requested specific language regarding excused absences to be
added to Board Policy 5121 to clarify the responsibilities of teachers when students
are absent from class.
Recommendation
Discussion 10.20 Board
of Education Discussion on a Tax Measure
&
Recommendation
Discuss
tax measure and provide direction to the Superintendent.
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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Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force June 21
1:00 p.m. |
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Regular Board Meeting June 26
7:30 p.m. |
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JULY 2007 |
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NO MEETINGS IN JULY |
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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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