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MT. DIABLO UNIFIED BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA Closed Session Regular Session |
BOARD OF EDUCATION Gary L. Eberhart, Vice President April P. Treece Richard W. Allen Paul P. Strange 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
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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 tape recorded.
Tape 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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FUTURE MEETING DATE(S):
**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 and Julie Braun-Martin.
Agencies: MDEA, CSEA,
Local One M & O, Local One CST, MDSPA, and Supervisory.
2. Expulsions(4)/Readmissions(8)
- Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding student
expulsions and readmissions.
3. Existing
Litigation
4. Anticipated
Litigation
5. Conference
with Real Property Negotiator
Alves Ranch Property
Pleasant Hill Education
Center Soccer Field
6. Public
Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
One
classified employee.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
–
1. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
·Pledge of Allegiance
·Roll Call
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION –
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 June 20, June 27, and
3.2 Certificated
Personnel
3.2.1 Leaves of
Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.2.2 Addition of
Full-Time Equivalent Position (FTE) for 2006-07 School Year
Request 1.0 full-time equivalent position be added to
Categorical Funds effective
3.2.3 Addition of Full-Time Equivalent Position (FTE) for
the 2006-07 School Year
Request .10 full-time equivalent position be added to
Categorical funds. This action will
result in an increase in the expenditure budget of Categorical Funds in the
amount of $11,490. Funding Source: Cal-Safe Childcare Services Grant – Program
Code 3891.
3.2.4 Approval of Variable Term Waiver for CBEST 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.
3.2.5 Resolution 06/07-05 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 06/07-06 Education Code 44263 – Board
Authorization
Under Ed. Code 44263, holders of any
3.2.7 Recommendation for Professional Clear Education
Specialist – Mild Moderate Teaching Credential
Upon completion of a district intern credentialing program,
the Governing Board of the school district must recommend applicants for the
Professional Clear teaching credential.
3.2.8 Recommendation for Preliminary or Professional Clear
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.
3.2.9 Approval of Provisional Internship (PIP) Request
All requests for a PIP must be presented to the Governing
Board of a public school district for approval.
3.2.10 Approval of the Student Teaching Agreement with
Cooperating teachers who have a student teacher receive a
stipend for their services. In order for
colleges or universities to pay this stipend, there must be a signed contract
on file with each institution.
3.2.11 Special Education Student/Intern Teacher Agreement
with Notre Dame de Namur University for the 2006-2009 Academic Years
Cooperating teachers who have a student teacher receive a
stipend for their services. In order for
colleges or universities to pay this stipend, there must be a signed contract
on file with each institution.
3.2.12 Student Teacher Placement Agreement with Saint Mary’s
Cooperating teachers who have a student teacher receive a
stipend for their services. In order for
colleges or universities to pay this stipend, there must be a signed contract
on file with each institution.
3.2.13 Clarification of 205 Day Work Year for Four (4)
Speech and Language Pathologist Positions and one (1) School Nurse Position
The District is requesting that this clarification in work
days per year be made part of the record to ensure that appropriate State
Teachers Retirement System (STRS) credit is granted to employees serving in
these positions.
3.3 Classified
Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of
Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.3.2 Elimination of
Account Clerk Position and Creation of Intermediate Account Clerk Position in
Fiscal Services
At the present time in Fiscal Services, there is a vacant
Account Clerk position. Recommend the
elimination of this position and the creation of an Intermediate Account Clerk
position. Fiscal Impact: The implementation of the proposed position
would result in an increased cost of $2,792 for fiscal year 2006-07. Funding Source: General Fund
3.3.3 Increase in
Hours for a Campus Supervisor II Position at
Oak Grove requests an existing 22.5 hour/week, school day
only, Campus Supervisor II position be increased to 40 hour/week. The impact to the General Fund (allocation
provided to Underperforming Schools) would be an additional $15,477 for fiscal
year 2006-07.
3.3.4 Increase in
Hours for a
Oak Grove Middle requests an existing 24 hour/week, 10
month, Community School Coordinator position be increased to 30 hour/week, 10
month year. There is no impact to the
General Fund. The current position is
funded by Title I Parental Involvement. The difference in cost to fund the
proposed increase for 2006-07 fiscal year will be $6,560
3.3.5 Creation of a
Part-time Instructional Assistant-Bilingual Position at
Oak Grove Middle requests the creation of a 32.5 hour/week,
school day only Instructional Assistant - Bilingual position. There is no impact to the General Fund. The cost to Title I for fiscal year 2006-07
will be $33,669.
3.3.6 Creation of a Part-time Instructional Assistant
Position for
Strandwood Elementary requests the creation of a 180
day/year, 19 hour/week Instructional Assistant position. There is no impact to the General Fund. The annual cost for fiscal year 2006-07 will
be $10,576 and funded by the Strandwood Parent Teacher Association.
3.3.7 Creation of a Community Service Assistant for
Oak Grove Middle requests the creation of a full-time 40
hour/week, school day only, Community Service Assistant. There is no impact to the General Fund. This position will be funded by English
Language and Intensive Literacy Program (ELILP) at a cost of $39,867 for
2006-07 fiscal year.
3.4 Smaller
Learning Communities Grant
Request permission to submit a grant application in the
amount of $2,396,141 to the U.S. Department of Education for three
comprehensive high schools (
3.5
Request
approval to accept a grant from First 5 Contra Costa in the amount of $205,869
to implement a school readiness program from
3.6 Renewal
of Lease Agreement with
The new agreement, like the expiring one, will be for a period
of five years,
3.7 Agreement
with
The agreement will provide continued support and additional
services through
3.8 Department
of Justice – Open Purchase Order
In order to efficiently process fingerprinting costs for all
new employees and volunteers, the Personnel Services office requests an open
purchase order in the amount of $73,000 to facilitate payment of the billings
from the Department of Justice. This
open purchase order is the same as was approved for 2005-06. Funding Source: General Fund and new employee
reimbursement.
3.9 Contract
Approvals
3.9.1 Contract
between Mt. Diablo Unified
Request approval of a contract for required evaluations
services of the 2006-07 school year in the amount of $122,500 for 24 After
School Programs participating in the After School 4 All County
Collaborative. There is no impact to the
General Fund. Funding Source:
3.9.2 Contract between Mt. Diablo Unified
Request approval of a contract for recreation and enrichment
services in the amount of $809,925 for four of the After School Programs at Bel
Air, Rio Vista, Shore Acres Elementary; and Riverview Middle, and Riverview
Garden Program. There is no impact to
the General Fund. Funding Source:
3.9.3 Contract between Mt. Diablo Unified
Request approval of a contract for recreation and enrichment
services in the amount of $823,073 for ten of the After School Programs at Cambridge,
Fair Oaks, Holbrook, Meadow Homes, Sun Terrace, Wren Avenue, and Ygnacio Valley
Elementary; El Dorado, Glenbrook, and Oak Grove Middle. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source:
3.9.4 Contract between Mt. Diablo Unified School District
and the Academic Instruction for After School Programs Study Team (contracted
by U.S. Department of Education) for Educational Services and Materials
The Academic Instruction for After School Programs Study
Team and the Mt. Diablo Unified School District CARES After School Program wish
to provide additional educational classes and materials for Holbrook, Sun
Terrace and Wren Avenue After School Programs.
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Funding Source:
3.10 Contract
for Architectural and Engineering Services for Interim Housing
Recommend
design services contract to PHD Architects in the not to exceed amount of
$16,000 for comprehensive design and construction administration services
related to the installation of these three interim classrooms (2 at Concord
High and 1 at Strandwood Elementary).
Funding Source: Developer Fees
3.11 Contract
Amendment – Charles Ham Associates
Contract
amendment to Charles Ham Associates in the amount of $9,500 for architectural/engineering
services for the site development and installation of modular classrooms and
restrooms at Sequoia, Riverview and
3.12 Final
Change Order – Bid 1371, Contract C-817 – Western Roofing Services, Inc.,
(Willow Creek Roofing/Structural Renovation)
Final
change order in the amount of $170,228 to Western Roofing Services, Inc. for
the comprehensive roofing replacement/structural beam renovations at
3.13 Notice
of Completion – Contract C-817
Notice
of completion to contract C-817, bid 1371 in the amount of $1,438,228 to
Western Roofing Service who provided the roofing replacement at
4. RECOGNITIONS
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
The
public may address the Board regarding any item within the jurisdiction of the
Board of Education of the
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 Olympic
High School Special Project – Phil Arndt, Comcast Cable
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
9. BUSINESS
Action 9.1 Appointment
of Elementary Principal
Interviews have been conducted and a candidate selected to
fill the position of Elementary Principal.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 9.2 Appointment of
Elementary Vice Principals
Interviews have been conducted and candidates selected to
fill the Elementary Vice Principal positions.
Recommendation
Approve
appointments as recommended.
Action 9.3 Appointment
of Supervisor, Occupational Therapist
Interviews have been conducted and a candidate selected to
fill the position of Supervisor, Occupational Therapist.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as
recommended.
Action 9.4 Appointment
of Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12
Interviews have been conducted and candidates selected to
fill the Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12 positions.
Recommendation
Approve appointments as
recommended.
Action 9.5 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.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as
recommended.
Action 9.6 Approval
of the 2006-2007 Revised Budget
The revised budget for the General Fund incorporates the
financial activity since the approval of the adopted budget on
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.7 Elimination
of Supervisor, Occupational Therapy Position and Creation of Occupational and
Physical Therapy Manager Position
In recognition of the expanded responsibilities of the
position and the challenges and competition in the marketplace to recruit
someone with the appropriate qualifications and experience for this position,
the District recommends that the position be upgraded from range 8 to range 16.
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.8 Revision
of Credential and Experience Requirements for Student Services Coordinator 6-8 Position
At the present time, the Student Services Coordinator 6-8
position requires the possession of an Administrative Services Credential. In an effort to attract a broader range of
candidates for vacant positions, the District recommends revision of the
present job description.
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.9 Resolution
06/07-03 of the Board of Education of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Site
Lease and a Lease/Purchase Agreement Declaring its Intent to Reimburse, Project
Expenditures, and Authorize Certain Additional Actions
Request the corporation to assist the District in financing
the energy efficiency improvements project in cooperation with a lender to be
selected by the District. Fiscal
Impact: An amount not to exceed
$6,020,000. The property/lease purchase
agreement will be paid for by reductions in energy costs, previously planned
deferred maintenance expenditures, rebates from PG&E, and matching state
funds.
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as
presented.
At this time the Board
will open a meeting of the Directors of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Education Facilities Financing Corporation.
Public Hearing 9.10 Resolution
06/07-08 of the Board of Directors of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District &
Action Education Facilities Financing Corporation Approving the Form of and
Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Site Lease and a Lease/Purchase
Agreement and an Assignment Agreement, and Authorizing Certain Additional
Actions
Resolution 06/07-08 authorizes the Mt. Diablo Unified School
District Education Facilities Financing Corporation to assist in financing
school facilities for the
Recommendation
Hold public hearing and
adopt resolution as presented.
Action 9.11 Quarterly
Report on Williams Uniform Complaints
Each district is required to submit quarterly reports on
uniform complaints in the areas outlined above.
Recommendation
Approve
as presented.
Public Hearing 9.12 Public
Hearing Regarding the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Clayton
Valley High School Stadium Lighting Project
The purpose of this Draft
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) is to evaluate environmental
consequences that would result in extended nighttime sporting activities at the
football field at
Recommendation
Hold public hearing.
Action 9.13 Resolution 06/07-04 Community
Facilities District #1 (Measure A)
A resolution is necessary to approve
the annual Community Facilities District #1 tax report and to levy and
apportion the special (Measure A) tax for fiscal year 2006-07.
Recommendation
Adopt
resolution as presented.
Action 9.14 Adoption of the Healthy Living Course
of Study
A curriculum specialist worked with
a committee consisting of two high school vice principals and a health teacher
to develop the high school Healthy Living course of study.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the May 23 Board
meeting. It is now being returned for
action.
Action 9.15 Adoption of the Animation I Course of
Study
A curriculum specialist worked with
a teacher/interim vice principal to develop the Animation I Course of Study
after it had been piloted for two years.
Recommendation
This was presented as information at the June 27 Board
meeting. It is now being returned for
action.
Action 9.16 Consider Approval of a Plan to Recruit
and Retain Teachers in Schools in Deciles 1-3
The Governor’s budget for education
for the 2006-2007 fiscal year includes additional funding that is both one-time
and ongoing. One new program that is
eligible for a one-time funding allocation is focused on recruiting and
retaining teachers and principals serving in schools I Deciles 1-3 based on
2005 Academic Performance Index (API).
Fiscal Impact: $500,000 Funding Source: General Fund – District and Site Block Grants
and General Fund including one-time money allocated in the Governor’s Budget
and approved by the legislature for recruitment and retention of teachers and
principals in schools in deciles 1-3.
Recommendation
Discuss
options and approve a tentative plan.
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.
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AUGUST 2006 |
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Regular Board Meeting August
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SEPTEMBER 2006 |
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Parent Advisory Committee September |
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Measure C Oversight Committee September |
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Community Advisory Committee September |
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Regular Board Meeting September |
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Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force September 21
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Regular Board Meeting September 26
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OCTOBER 2006 |
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Community Advisory Committee October
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Parent Advisory Committee October
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Regular Board Meeting October
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Safe and Drug Free Schools Task Force October
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Regular Board Meeting October
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