MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD MEETING – January 9, 2007

ATTENDANCE: Board: Gary Eberhart, April Treece, Dick Allen, Linda Mayo, Paul Strange

Administrative Staff: Superintendent Gary McHenry; Associate Superintendent Alan Young; assistant superintendents Roger Bylund, Mildred Browne, Gail Isserman, and Dick Nicoll; Chief Financial Officer Gloria Gamblin; General Counsel Greg Rolen

Student Representatives: Alex Echeverria, Mt. Diablo (voting); Marina Bohn, Clayton Valley; Hanna Kim and Lexie Peters, College Park; Vishal Lugani, Northgate; David Cranmer, Ygnacio Valley

1. CALL TO ORDER: President Eberhart called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the MDUSD Dent Center.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

CLOSED SESSION: The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. in Room 6 of the Dent Center. Topics discussed included negotiations; six expulsion cases; conference with real property negotiator (Alves Ranch property); and public employee discipline/dismissal/release/complaint.

Expulsion
Mayo moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve a 30-day continuance of an expulsion hearing for Student 24/07.

Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
Treece moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the dismissal of classified employee #15059, effective October 31, 2006.

2. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION: The Board returned to Open Session in the Board Room at 7:30 p.m. President Eberhart led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Expulsions:

Student 18-07: Allen moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 18-07 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that Student 18-07 may apply for readmission after June 14, 2007. It is required that Student 18-07 participate in individual counseling, community service, the COPS program, and show evidence of a successful school experience, prior to applying for readmission.

Student 19-07: Mayo moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 19-07 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that Student 19-07 may apply for readmission after June 14, 2007. It is required that Student 19-07 participate in individual counseling, community service, the COPS program, the District’s Teen Anger Management Workshop, and show evidence of a successful school experience, including 30 credits earned, prior to applying for readmission.

Student 20-07: Strange moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 20-07 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and the Student 20-07 may apply for readmission after June 14, 2007. It is required that Student 20-07 participate in individual counseling, community service, the COPS program, the District’s Teen Anger Management Workshop, and show evidence of a successful school experience, prior to applying for readmission.

Student 21-07: Treece moved, Mayo seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 21-07 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that Student 21-07 may apply for readmission after June 14, 2007. It is required that Student 21-07 participate in individual counseling, community service, the COPS program, the District’s Teen Anger Management Workshop, and show evidence of a successful school experience, prior to applying for readmission.

Student 22-07: Allen moved, Mayo seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 22-07 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that Student 22-07 may apply for readmission after January 9, 2008. It is required that Student 22-07 participate in individual counseling, write a one page essay regarding the dangers of having a knife, write an apology letter to the principal and show, and show evidence of a successful school experience, prior to applying for readmission. The Board directed staff to bring this suspension back for review in June 2007.

Student 23-07: Mayo moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 23-07 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that Student 23-07 may apply for readmission after June 14, 2007. It is required that Student 23-07 participate in individual counseling, community service, the COPS program, the District’s Teen Anger Management Workshop, and show evidence of a successful school experience, prior to applying for readmission.

Eberhart reported the items discussed and action taken in Closed Session.

3. CONSENT AGENDA

After removing 3.3.2 and 3.9 for further discussion at Treece’s request, Mayo moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the remaining items:

3.1 Minutes of the meetings of November 28 and December 12, 2006.

3.2 Certificated Personnel

3.2.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment

3.2.2 Resolution 06/07-49 Variable Term Waiver Requests

Adopted Resolution #06/07-49, authorizing Debra Bauer, Merriam Jael Enriquez, and Marcie McDaniels to apply for a Variable Term Waiver, giving them additional time to complete certain requirements for the credential that authorizes their service. The waiver request is made when there is not a properly credentialed person available for the position.

3.2.3 Recommendation for Preliminary Single Subject – Geo Science Teaching Credential

Recommended Todd Bauleke for a Preliminary Teaching Credential as he has completed a two-year District Intern Program.

3.3 Classified Personnel

3.3.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment

3.3.2 Correction to Salary Placement—Moved to follow Item 9.9

3.4 Contract Amendment #4 to Harlan Krusemark, Architect

Approved amendment #4 to the contract with Harlan Krusemark, Architect for architectural/engineering services for the Group 5 Measure C Construction Program (Loma Vista Adult Center and Diablo View Middle School). Amendment includes revisions for the Measure C work at Willow Creek Center at a cost of $19,360. Funding Source: Measure C

3.5 Final Change Order, Bid 1420, Contract C-832

Approved final change order to Bid 1420, Contract C-832, to Taber Construction in the amount of $28,017.47 for site utility work for new classrooms at Sunrise Center, Riverview and Sequoia middle schools, and Northgate High. Funding Source: Developer Fees

3.6 Notice of Completion to Bid 1420, Contract C-832

Approved Notice of Completion to Bid 1420, Contract C-832, in the amount of $815,017.47 to Taber Construction for providing site utilities, Group I, at Sunrise Center, Riverview and Sequoia middle schools, and Northgate High. Funding Source: Developer Fees

3.7 Agreement between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Eagle Peak Montessori Charter School

Approved agreement with Eagle Peak Montessori Charter School for delivery of special education services to students with special needs enrolled at Eagle Peak. Fiscal Impact: Eagle Peak to pay $738.77 for each student enrolled on April 1 each year. This payment reflects Eagle Peak’s contribution toward the share of the special education encroachment. These costs are reviewed each year.

3.8 High Priority Schools Grant Application

Approved submittal of an application to the California Department of Education for a High Priority Schools Grant by each of the following schools: Bel Air, Fair Oaks, Meadow Homes, Shore Acres, and Ygnacio Valley elementary and Glenbrook and Riverview middle. There is no impact to the General Fund. Grant would provide $400 per student. Funding Source: High Priority Schools Grant Program

3.9 Contract for Mt. Diablo High School Digital Safari Academy to Collaborate with Diablo Valley Community College—See “Separate Action” below.

3.10 Resolution 06/07-48 Accounting of Development Fees

Adopted Resolution 06-07-48, making the accounting of the Developer Fees Fund for the 2005-06 fiscal year.

3.11 Interagency Agreement between Contra Costa County Health Services Department Mental Health Division and the Contra Costa Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, and West Contra Costa Unified School District

Approved an Interagency Agreement that establishes a set of working guidelines and procedures between Mental Health, through its AB3632 Program, and the Local Education Agencies in Contra Costa County to provide services to children with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws governing each agency. There is no impact to the General Fund.

3.12 Interagency Agreement between Regional Center of the East Bay and Contra Costa Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), Mt. Diablo Unified School District, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, and West Contra Costa Unified School District

Approved an Interagency Agreement that describes selected policies and procedures relating to the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Parts B and C, and its implementing regulations. There is no impact to the General Fund.

3.13 Interagency Agreement between Contra Costa County Community Services Department (Head Start) and Contra Costa Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), Mt. Diablo Unified School District, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, and West Contra Costa Unified School District

Approved an Interagency Agreement that establishes a set of working guidelines and procedures between Head Start and the Local Education Agencies in Contra Costa County to provide services to children with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws governing each agency. There is no impact to the General Fund.

3.14 Interagency Agreement between California Children Services (CCS) and Contra Costa County Office of Education, Contra Costa Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), Mt. Diablo Unified School District, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, and West Contra Costa Unified School District

Approved an Interagency Agreement for services to special education pupils residing in Contra Costa County in order to facilitate interagency cooperation in providing medical diagnostic treatment and other designation services to eligible pupils. There is no impact to the General Fund.

SEPARATE ACTION

3.9 Contract for Mt. Diablo High School Digital Safari Academy to Collaborate with Diablo Valley Community College

Board action Following a brief discussion, Treece moved, Mayo seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve a $2,000 contract for Diablo Valley College (DVC) to provide support and supplemental instructional materials to Mt. Diablo High School’s Digital Safari Program. DVC staff may offer an afterschool college-level multimedia class at Mt. Diablo High. Fiscal Impact: $2,000 contract includes indirect cost. Funding Source: Contra Costa Community College District

Board comment: Treece congratulated MDHS teachers for working closely with DVC to bring college classes onto the high school campus. It is a “huge step” for high schools to collaborate with institutions of higher learning, she said.

4. RECOGNITIONS - None

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

Lisa Elliott, Concord High School Athletic Boosters, thanked the Board and staff, particularly Construction Manager Tim Coty and M&O Director Pete Pedersen, for improvements to the school’s field and tennis courts. She said parents are now raising funds to put an all-weather track at the school and asked the Board to consider funding the project if additional construction money becomes available.

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1 Student Representatives

Alex Echeverria, Mt. Diablo, Marina Bohn, Clayton Valley, Hanna Kim and Lexie Peters, College Park, Vishal Lugani, Northgate, and David Cranmer, Ygnacio Valley, reported on events, activities, and issues at their respective high schools.

6.2 Organizations: None

7. REPORTS/INFORMATION - None

8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

McHenry asked Board members to name their representative to the new Budget Advisory Committee by February 2. He will send a letter to local Chambers of Commerce and to presidents of employee bargaining units and advisory groups asking for the name of their representative. He announced that enrollment for this year has been finalized at 35,451 students. The decline continues. Last year’s total was 35,880; projections for next year are 35,422. With the issue of declining enrollment, he said, the education community is awaiting the Governor’s budget proposal for 2007-08, which is expected tomorrow. Regardless of the proposal, the upcoming contract negotiations and the list that’s been collected of District needs indicate that the District must find additional revenue, probably in the form of a parcel tax. At the next Board meeting, he will ask the Board to approve a consultant to conduct a community poll. He reported that about 450 seniors have still not passed California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Of those, 100 are students with an IEP, who will again be exempt from the CAHSEE requirement. Students have two more opportunities this year to take and pass the test. Issues: He said that the budget, declining enrollment, and student access to programs are major issues for the District at this time.

9. BUSINESS

9.1 Appointment(s) of Coordinator, Student Services 6-8, and Coordinator Student Services, 9-12

Mayo moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Christie Wilhite-Chu as Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12, effective immediately.

Strange moved, Mayo seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to appoint Debra Bauer as Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12, effective immediately.

Treece moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to appoint Sarah Wiebe as Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12, effective immediately.

Mayo moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to appoint Veronica Picazo as Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12, effective immediately.

9.2 Appointment of Administrator, Coordinated School Support

Allen moved, Mayo seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to appoint Susan Hukkanen as Administrator, Coordinated School Support, effectively January 1, 2007.

9.3 Summer School Administrative Positions

Allen moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to appoint the following individuals as administrators for summer session 2007:

Site Position Name

Concord High Principal Julene MacKinnon
Vice Principal Rick Leach
Vice Principal (.5) Hugh Bursch
Vice Principal (.5) Irv McAllister

Northgate High Principal Gary McAdam
Vice Principal Irene Keenan
Vice Principal Eric Kapral

Bel Air (K-5; 9-12) Principal Donna Marshall
Vice Principal Amy Bush

El Dorado Middle Principal TBA
Vice Principal Micah Rodiguez

Oak Grove Middle Principal Lorie Johnson
Vice Principal Diane Shamai

Pine Hollow Middle Principal Colleen Martin
Vice Principal Sherie Tun

Rio Vista (K-5; 6-8) Principal Liz Kim
Vice Principal Terry Dunn

Delta View Elem. Principal John Fox

El Monte/Meadow Homes El. Principal Vicki Eversole
Vice Principal Humiera Bargzie

Fair Oaks/Cambridge El. Principal Lisa Alphin

Holbrook El. Principal Caryl Diller

Mountain View El. Principal Teresa D’Alfonsi

Sequoia El. Principal Tracy Newport-Sholly

Shore Acres El. Principal Sandra Rogers-Hare

Walnut Acres El. Principal Nigel Dabby

Woodside/Ygnacio Valley El. Principal Monica Moreno

GATE at Foothill Principal Adeyinka Fashokun

Summer Arts Academy and
Bridge at Valley View Principal Nadine Rosenzweig

Shadelands/Sunrise
at Gregory Gardens Principal Berry Murray
Vice Principal Marlow Hirk

Fiscal Impact: Positions are paid for by the summer school budget.

9.4 Public Presentation and Board’s Acknowledgement of Receipt of Union’s Successor Agreement Proposal. Public Presentation and Adoption of Board’s Successor Agreement Proposal.

Allen moved, Mayo seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to acknowledge receipt of the Successor Agreement proposal from Public Employees Union, Local One, Clerical/Secretarial/Technical Unit. By law, school districts are required to “sunshine” collective bargaining proposals in an open session of the Board. The proposal is first submitted as an information item and then returned at a later meeting for action.

8:20 p.m.: Student Rep excused.

9.5 2006-2007 Single Plan for Student Achievement

Mayo moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Single Plan for Student Achievement for Concord High and for Meadow Homes Elementary School.

9.6 Revision to Board Policy 6174 – Education for English Learners

Treece moved, Mayo seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt revised Board Policy 6174, which changes the criteria for the reclassification of English learners. Presented as information only at the December 12 meeting, the item was returned for action at this time.

9.7 Adoption of Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko for the 6^thGrade Extended Core Literature List

Mayo moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt Al Capone Does My Shirts for the 6^th grade Extended Literature. Presented as information only at the December 12 meeting, this item was returned for action at this time.

9.8 Job Description – Special Education Transportation Assistant

Mayo moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the job description for Special Education Transportation Assistant. This will be a CSEA position at Range 416, Step 3. Presented as information only at the December 12 meeting, this item was returned for action at this time.

9.9 Consider Modification of Job Description for Textbook and Instructional Materials Coordinator

Allen moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve a revised job description for Textbook and Instructional Materials Coordinator. The duties for this position have gradually changed over the last four years. The revised description reflects those changes and the commensurate salary placement.

3.3.2 Correction to Salary Placement—Moved from Consent Calendar

Treece moved, Mayo seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to move the salary range for Textbook and Instructional Materials Coordinator from 491 to 558, effective January 1, 2007. Information from other districts indicated that this position should be at a higher level based on the responsibilities, technical expertise, and judgment required and the consequence of error. Fiscal Impact: $9,600 per year. Funding Source: General Fund

10. BOARD REPORTS

Mayo reported that many community events are coming up, including a Workability workshop at Mt. Diablo High tomorrow.

Allen noted that it is the season of crab feeds, including one to support the Mt. Diablo High Hall of Fame and one for the Concord Chamber of Commerce. He will bring dates to the next meeting. He announced that CSBA is holding a conference, “Celebrating Opportunities for Hispanic Students,” in New Mexico and said he hopes a staff member will attend. He also announced the Concord Mayor’s Breakfast, being held on Wednesday, January 24, and the move of Crossroads High, the program for expectant and parenting teens, to the Olympic High campus.

Treece thanked the Workability Program students for giving Board members the book, “Gift of Hope,” which recounts success stories of District students. She reported on the January Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting, saying ”it was, as always, filled with exciting, dynamic conversations.” She thanked high school principals Gary Swanson and Barbara Oaks and Joanne Durkee, adult, career, and continuing education director, for presenting information about Career Integrated Academics and Sue Chambers for explaining student discipline requirements and procedures. She said a group of parents from the PAC visited high school campuses in December to learn how each school addressed littering. She reported on participating in a visit to Elk Grove Unified School District that Joanne Durkee arranged for Mt. Diablo High leadership and members of the building and construction trades to look at innovative programs related to engineering, construction, and manufacturing. She gave Board members a list of the Contra Costa County Office of Education Regional Occupation Program course offerings, including many in MDUSD. She was impressed with a presentation of an ROP course in the Education Academy at Ygnacio Valley High that is articulated with a program at Diablo Valley College. She announced that BEST (Business and Educators Shadowing for Tomorrow) Day will be held on February 22 and encouraged Board members to attend the luncheon at which students and industry partners share outcomes of their job shadowing. Earlier in the day she attended a meeting with Contra Costa Water District staff, who spoke highly of the 5^th grade environmental science program that takes place on a boat, the Brownlee, on the Delta. The water district co-sponsors the program. An “open house” on the boat is being held on January 20 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Eberhart said he has received Board members’ choices for committee assignments, which will be made at the next Board meeting along with designations for high school graduation participation. He announced that Local One is having a crab feed, which many local public officials attend, on Saturday, February 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. He noted that the District’s annual Parent Conference takes place at Concord High earlier that day and encouraged everyone to attend.

Superintendent comment McHenry reminded Board members that they have talked about holding public hearings to see if there is interest in a parcel tax and President Eberhart would like to have joint meetings with city councils and the Bay Point Municipal Advisory Committee. He said will put together a schedule of meetings if the Board so desires. Eberhart said the meeting with the Bay Point MAC should also include the board of the Ambrose Park and Recreation District.

11. ADJOURNMENT Mayo adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.

Gary McHenry, Secretary