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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
* 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 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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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):
**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. Readmissions
(7) - Review Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations regarding student
readmissions.
- 7 readmissions
- Consider request for
extension of timeline
3. Existing
Litigation
N.
V. Heathorn v. Mt. Diablo Unified
4. Anticipated
Litigation
5. Conference
with Real Property Negotiator
Alves Ranch Property
6. Public
Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
7. Contracts
for Council Members
(a)
Contract extension for the General Counsel
(b)
Approval of contract for the Chief Financial Officer
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
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1. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
·Pledge of Allegiance
·Roll Call
2. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION –
Topics ·Negotiations
·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 06/07-12 Education
Code 44263 – Board Authorization
Under Ed. Code 44263, holders of any
3.2.3 Resolution 06/07-13 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.
3.2.4 Resolution 06/07-10 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.
3.2.5 Approval of Provisional Internship Permit (PIP)
Request
All requests for a PIP must be presented to the governing
board of a public school district for approval.
3.2.6 Decrease in Full-Time Equivalent Position (FTE) for
the 2006-07 School Year
Request (2.70) FTE be reduced from Categorical
Programs. Fiscal Impact: This action will result in a decrease in the
expenditure budget of SAIT in the amount of $22,310 and Title I funds in the
amount of $134,840. Funding Source: SAIT (School Assistance and Intervention
Team) 3178 and Title I-3110.
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.
3.3 Classified
Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of
Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.3.2 Increase in
Hours and Months for a Site Technology Support Technician II Position at
3.3.3 Increase in
Hours for a Senior Instructional Assistant Position at
3.3.4 Reinstatement of a Senior Instructional Assistant
Position at Meadow Homes Elementary
Meadow Homes Elementary requests the reinstatement of this
position to support the bilingual students at the site. There is no impact to the General Fund. The annual cost for fiscal year 2006-07 will
be $39,101. Funding Source: Dual Language Immersion Grant (3153)
3.3.5 Reinstatement of an Intermediate Typist Clerk Position
at Meadow Homes Elementary
Meadow Homes requests the reinstatement of this
position. There is no impact to the
General Fund. The annual cost for fiscal
year 2006-07 will be $9,128. Funding
Source: Dual Language Immersion Grant (3153).
3.4 Monthly
Budget Transfers and/or Budget Increases/Decreases for the Month of July 2006
3.5 Fiscal
Transactions for June 2006 through July 2006
3.6 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 $3,587,000
for the 2006-07 school year. All
expenses covered by the cafeteria fund.
3.7 Authorization
for a Purchase Order for Electrical Fire Life Safety
Maintenance and Operations obtained price quotes from
vendors to provide the installation of electrical fire life safety at the interim
housing at Concord High and Strandwood Elementary. The lowest responsible quote was received by
Rodan Builders, Inc., for the total amount of $64,699. Funding Source: Developer Fees
3.8
Award of Design Services Contracts
3.8.1 Award of Contract to PHd Architects in the not to exceed amount of
$16,000 for comprehensive architectural/engineering design services related to
the interim housing units at Concord High and Strandwood Elementary. Funding Source: Developer Fees
3.8.2 Award of Contract to Wilsey Ham Engineering Planning
and Surveying in
the not to exceed amount of $43,385 for comprehensive architectural and
engineering services related to the design of the required awning and gutter
system at the Central Services complex.
Funding Source: Redevelopment
Funds
3.8.3
Award of Design Services Contract to Charles Ham Associates in the not to
exceed amount of $5,000 to install a small pre-fabricated shade structure at
3.9 Contract
Amendment #2 to Harlan Krusemark, Architect
Contract
amendment in the amount of $1,800 for the group 5 Measure C Construction
Program (
3.10 Contract
Amendment #4 to ATI Architects
Contract
amendment in the amount of $20,100 for the development of Measure C
prototypical classrooms. 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
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 – None
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
9. BUSINESS
Action 9.1 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 as recommended.
Action 9.2 Appointment
of Social Work Specialist
Interviews have been conducted and a
candidate selected to fill the position of Social Work Specialist.
Recommendation
Approve appointment as recommended.
Action 9.3 Consider
Approval of a Contract Extension for the General Counsel
Greg Rolen was appointed General
Counsel on
Recommendation
Approve as recommended.
Action 9.4 Consider
Approval of a Contract for the Chief Financial Officer
Gloria Gamblin was hired as Chief
Financial Officer on
Recommendation
Approve as recommended.
Action 9.5 Additional
Special Education Positions for 2006-07 School Year
In order to meet legal requirements for special education
services and district and classroom needs, the District requests the addition
of the following positions:
One (1) 5 hour/day, 25 hour/week Assistant to the Hearing
Impaired position at Shadelands Preschool (Program Code 3122)
One (1) 6 hour/day 30 hour/week Assistant to the Hearing
Impaired at
Two (2) 6 hour/day, 30/hour/week Assistant to the Hearing
Impaired positions at Westwood Elementary (Program Code 39070)
One (1) 6 hour/day, 30 hour/week, Instructional Assistant –
Visually Impaired position at Ayers Elementary (Program Code 1818)
The cost to the General Fund for 2006-07 fiscal year is
$93,578 and outside agency cost is $65,576.
Funding Source: General Fund and
outside agency.
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.6 Resolution
06/07-11 Adopting the Findings and Certification by the City of
There have not been any substantial
changes since the Final Environmental Impact Report was adopted and certified
by the City of
Recommendation
Adopt resolution as presented.
Action 9.7 Alves
Ranch Purchase Agreement
The City of
Recommendation
Approve purchase agreement for 11–acre site
in Alves Ranch Development.
Action 9.8 Student
Information System (SIS)
The District’s current Student
Information System needs to be replaced in order for the district to comply
with State and Federal laws and regulations requiring the submission of
accurate student information on a timely basis.
A committee that included district and site level administrators,
teachers, and classified staff has developed specifications and projected costs
for a new SIS that will enable the district to meet its purpose.
Fiscal Impact: Actual amount will be determined from the bid
specification process and funded over the next five years. The original estimate for hardware, software,
training and positions is approximately $9.6 million. The funding sources are to be determined, but
will include general purpose funds.
Recommendation
Approve the preparation of a request for bids for
acquisition and implementation of a new Student Information System.
Action 9.9 District
Copier Services
The District Copier Committee reviewed the district’s
current copier needs and recommends contracting with Ikon Office Solutions for
a 60-month period through the use of an existing agreement for copier services
with another pubic agency. The cost of
the contract is $2,411,008 over 5 years ($482,202 per year). The amount is already budgeted, so there is
no impact to the General Fund. Funding
Source: District Copier Budget
Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Action 9.10 Ratification
of Award of Bids
At the Board of Education meeting of
Bid 1437 – to Kel-Tec Builders, Inc. in the amount of $138,285 for the
kitchen renovations at
P.O. 37766 to Community Playgrounds,
Inc. in the amount
of $44,703 to provide labor and material to install playground equipment and
pour in place rubber surface at Woodside Elementary School. Funding Source: Measure C
Total Budget: $65,000
P.O. 37769 to Community Playgrounds,
Inc. in the amount
of $49,251 to provide labor and material to install playground equipment and
pour in place rubber surface at Highlands Elementary School. Funding Source: Measure C
Total Budget $65,000
P.O. 38060 to Planned
Environmentalists, Inc. in the amount of $65,906.60 for landscape repair work at Holbrook,
P.O. 38232 to Western Roofing
Services in the
amount of $53,999 to replace existing roofing and install district standard
build-up at
P.O. 38285 to Bell Products, Inc. in the amount of $112,989 to install
air conditioning in 11 classrooms at
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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Regular Board Meeting August
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Special 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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Special Closed Session September |
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Community Advisory Committee September |
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Regular Board Meeting September |
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Special Closed Session September 16
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Special Closed Session September 19
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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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