MT. DIABLO UNIFIED
BOARD
MEETING – February 13, 2007
ATTENDANCE: Board: Gary Eberhart, April Treece,
Administrative Staff: Superintendent
The meeting was called to order by President Eberhart at 6:00
p.m. in the Board Room at the
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CLOSED SESSION: The Board adjourned to Closed Session
at 6:01 p.m. in Room 6 of the
Readmission
Treece moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve staff’s
recommendation to readmit 17 students, admit 3 students, and to deny
readmission to 36 students who did not meet requirements.
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.
Expulsion
Student 28-07: Mayo
moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 28-07 be
expelled from all schools and programs of the
Student 29-07: Strange moved, Mayo seconded, and the Board
voted 5-0-0 that Student 29-07 be expelled from all schools and programs of the
Student 30-07: Allen moved, Treece seconded, and the Board
voted 5-0-0 that Student 30-07 be expelled from all schools and programs of the
Eberhart reported the items discussed and action taken in
Closed Session
3. CONSENT AGENDA
After removing Item 3.6.3 at Treece’s request, Allen moved,
Mayo seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the remaining items:
3.1 Minutes
of the meeting of January 23, 2007.
3.2 Certificated
Personnel
3.2.1 Leaves of Absence,
Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.2.2 Recommendation for Preliminary Single Subject:
Foundational Level Math Teaching Credential with Supplementary Authorization
for Introductory Business; Accounting; Marketing/Entrepreneurship; Office
Technologies; Psychology
Recommended Laurie B. Harris for a Preliminary Teaching
Credential as she has completed a two-year District Intern Program.
3.2.3 Resolution 06/07-58 Approval of
Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) Request(s)
Adopted Resolution #06/07-58, authorizing Jessica Marie
Scott to apply for a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) in order to complete
her assignment for the 2006-07 school year.
3.2.4 Resolutions 06/07-56 and
06/07-57 Variable Term Waiver Requests
Adopted Resolution #06/07-56 and 06/07-57 authorizing
Alexandra Campbell, Kristin Celio, Deborah Frank, Bruce Lichti, Margaret
Norris, Annie Sampson, and Carrie Weil 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.
3.2.5 Resolution 06/07-71 Education
Code 44258.2 – Board Authorization
Adopted Resolution #06/07-71, authorizing Ani Astourian, who
holds a single subject or secondary credential and has 12 lower division units
or 6 upper division units in a subject, to teach that subject in a middle
school for the current school year.
3.2.6 Addition of Full-Time
Equivalent Position (FTE) for January through June 2007
Added a .60 FTE position in Title III Immigrant Education to
support English language learners, increasing the expenditure budget of
categorical funds by $30,154 for 2006-07. Funding Source: Categorical Funds – Title III Immigrant
Education (Program Code 3196)
3.3 Classified
Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of Absence,
Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.3.2 Increase in Hours for a Senior
Secretary at
Increased from 20 to 40 hours/week an existing 12-month
Senior Secretary position in the Curriculum and Instruction Department. There
is no impact to the General Fund. The additional cost for 2006-2007 is $13,906.
Funding Source: Title II
3.4 Intermediate
Change Order to Contract C-839, Bid 1421
Approved intermediate change order in the amount of
$120,986.03 to Contract C-839, Bid 1421 with Taber Construction, Inc., for the
new classrooms/restrooms at
3.5 Final
Change Orders
3.5.1 Final Change Order to Bid 1396, Contract C-821 to D. L. Falk Construction, Inc., in
the amount of $284,669 for remodel of the Little Theater at
3.5.2 Final Change Order to Bid 1419, Contract C-840 to Rodan Builders, Inc., in the
amount of $35,380 for the removal and replacement of the “walk-in” freezers and
coolers at
3.5.3 Final Change Order to Bid 1433, Contract C-845 to Taber Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $184,664.64 for the construction of new classrooms at
3.6 Notices
of Completion
3.6.1 Contract C-821, Bid 1396 to D. L. Falk Construction, Inc., in
the amount of $1,972,669 for remodel of the Little Theater at Northgate High
School. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: Deferred Maintenance - $182,600; Proposition
55 - $1,000,000; Measure C - $25,000;
3.6.2 Contract C-840, Bid 1419 to Rodan Builders, Inc. in the
amount of $645,397 for the removal and replacement of freezers and coolers at
College Park, Clayton Valley, Mt. Diablo, Northgate, and Ygnacio Valley high
schools. Funding Source: Measure A
3.6.3 Contract C-845, Bid 1433 — See “Separate Action” below.
3.7 Approve
Purchase of Two (2) Wide Area Rotary Grass Mowers
Awarded purchase order totaling $193,386. to H.V. Carter
Company, piggybacking on the General Services Administration Federal Supply
Contract No. GS-06-0042K. Fiscal Impact:
$193,386 Funding Source: Measure A Operations – Vehicle Replacement
3.8 Grant
Awards
3.8.1
Accepted $90,563 from Youth Service California (YSCal) for
the first year of a three-year plan to support development of service projects
and service clubs at three Mt. Diablo CARES After School Programs (Glenbrook,
Oak Grove, and Riverview middle schools). There is no impact to the General
Fund. Total funding for three years is $271,689. Funding Source:
3.8.2 Western Growers Charitable
Foundation Grant
Accepted $1,000 from Western Growers Charitable Foundation
to support the enhancement of the Bel Air CARES After School Program. There is
no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source:
Western Growers Charitable Foundation
3.8.3
Accepted $15,000 from the East Bay Community Foundation to
support coordination, training, technical assistance, and fund development for
the After School 4 All County (A4A) Collaborative. There is no impact to the
General Fund. Funding Source:
SEPARATE ACTION
3.6.3 Contract C-845, Bid 1433 to Taber Construction in the amount
of $2,784,664.64 for providing prototypical classrooms, Group 2 at Clayton
Valley, College Park, and Concord high schools. Funding Source: Developer Fees and Proposition 55
Board comment/action Treece noted that
this work was conducted as a pilot under a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). At
her suggestion, Eberhart directed staff to place on the next Board meeting
agenda a discussion of the use of a PLA on other projects. Treece then moved,
Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve Contract C-845, Bid 1433
to Taber Construction.
4. RECOGNITIONS
4.1 National
Board Certification
The Board recognized Tracey Steele,
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
- None
6. COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 Organizations
Kickan Wilson, co-president of the Mt. Diablo School
Psychologists Association (MDSPA) said her members are looking forward to
positive and productive negotiations on a new contract.
7. REPORTS/INFORMATION
7.1 Report on the National School Board’s Association
Conference
Board president Gary Eberhart and
trustee Paul Strange reported on the National School Board’s Association
Conference, which they attended in January. They and other Board members said
it is important to work with state and federal legislators on education issues,
needs, and funding. Eberhart said the Board will have a discussion on this
subject at an upcoming meeting.
8.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- None
9. BUSINESS
9.1 Public
Hearing on Facility and Program Needs
Staff report McHenry said the
district leadership has to determine how to address more than $600 million
worth of facility and program needs, including how to provide competitive
salaries for all employees. He and
Public comment John Ferrante,
community member, said he’d like to see an emphasis placed on taking care of
facilities and the addition of auto, wood and other vocational shop classes.
Board comment Mayo remarked that
two community meetings on this topic have been held and provided good
suggestions from parents and staff. She was impressed with the large turnout
for last week’s meeting at
9.2 Resolution
06/07-59 In Appreciation of the Black Families Association of
Mayo moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to
adopt Resolution 06/07-59, recognizing and commending the Black Families
Association of Contra Costa County for 34 years of service to the community.
Eberhart announced that the Association’s annual Scholarship Dinner and Dance,
which he called “a great event,” will be held February 24.
9.3 Appointment
of Director of Budget and Accounting
Mayo moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to
approve the appointment of Teresa Sidrian as Director of Budget and Accounting,
effective March 1, 2007.
9.4 Appointment
of Assistant Director, Student Services/Special Education
Allen moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to
approve the appointment of Margaret Norris as Assistant Director, Student
Services/Special Education, effective March 1, 2007.
9.5 Appointment
of Educational Consultant/Behavior Management Specialist
Mayo moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to
approve the appointment of Lorien Quirk as Educational Consultant/Behavior
Management Specialist, effective February 14, 2007.
9.6 Appointment
of Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12
Allen moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to
approve the appointment of Deborah Frank as Coordinator, Student/Community
Services 9-12, effective February 14, 2007, pending approval of her credential
waiver.
Treece moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to
approve the appointment of Barnaby Gloger as Coordinator, Student/Community
Services 9-12, effective February 14, 2007.
9.7 Appointment
of Program Specialist
Mayo moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to
approve the appointment of Colleen Dowd as Program Specialist, effective
February 14, 2007.
9.8 Board
Committee Assignments
The Board President made Board committee assignments for the
period of January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007.
9.9 Award
of Bid 1456
Treece moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to
award Bid 1456 in the amount of $5,493,148.30 to Valair, Inc., headquartered in
Sacramento, CA, to provide the manufacturing, fabricating and/or assembly and
delivery of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment at
Cambridge, Meadow Homes, and Ygnacio Valley elementary schools; Glenbrook and
Riverview middle schools; and Clayton Valley, College Park, Mt. Diablo, and
Ygnacio Valley high schools. Funding Source:
Proposition 55
Board comment Eberhart called it
“a brilliant idea” to purchase all the HVAC equipment at the same time as it
allows for standardization across the District and avoids having individual
contractors purchase the equipment themselves and adding to the cost charged to
the District. He thanked staff for their work on this bid.
9.10 2007
Allen moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to
cast its vote for Arthur Clarke, Walnut Creek ESD, and Teresa Gerringer,
Lafayette ESD, to fill the two vacancies in Subregion 7-A on the CSBA Delegate
Assembly in 2007.
9.11 Opportunity
for Public Response to the Board’s Successor Agreement to Mt. Diablo Education
Association (MDEA) and Approval of the Board’s Successor Agreement Proposal
The Board’s Successor Agreement
proposal to the Mt. Diablo Education Association (MDEA) was publicly presented
at the January 23, 2007, meeting. At this time it was presented for public
response. There were no requests for comment. Strange moved, Mayo seconded, and
the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Board’s Successor Agreement proposal to the
Mt. Diablo Education Association (MDEA).
9.12 Opportunity
for Public Response to Mt. Diablo School Psychologists (MDSPA) and the Board’s
Successor Agreement Proposals and Approval of the Board’s Successor Agreement
Proposal
Successor Agreement proposals from
the District and MDSPA were publicly presented at the January 23, 2007,
meeting. At this time they were presented for public response. There were no
requests for comment. Allen moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0
to approve the Board’s Successor Agreement proposal to the Mt. Diablo School
Psychologists (MDSPA).
9.13 Public
Presentation and Board’s Acknowledgement of Receipt of Mt. Diablo Education
Association’s Successor Agreement Proposal
By law, school districts are required
to “sunshine” collective bargaining proposals in an open session of the Board.
The proposal from Mt. Diablo Education Association (MDEA) was submitted as an
information item. It will be returned at a later meeting for public response.
9.14 Public
Presentation and Board’s Acknowledgement of Receipt of
By law, school districts are required
to “sunshine” collective bargaining proposals in an open session of the Board.
The Board’s Successor Agreement proposal to the California School Employees
Association (CSEA) and the Successor Agreement proposal from CSEA were
submitted as an information item. They will be returned at a later meeting for
public response.
9.15 Resolutions
60–70 Intent to Dedicate Easements
Mayo moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to
approve Resolutions 06/07-60-70, stating the intent to dedicate easements at
the following sites:
Resolution 60 –
Resolution 61 – Valle Verde Elementary
Resolution 62 – Walnut Acres Elementary
Resolution 63 –
Resolution 64 – Strandwood Elementary
Resolution 65 –
Resolution 66 – Wren Avenue Elementary
Resolution 67 –
Resolution 68 – Sequoia Middle
Resolution 69 – Sequoia Middle
Resolution 70 – Sequoia Middle
Education Code Section 17556
authorizes the District to dedicate or convey an easement to a public agency
through a process. The public hearing and request for Board action on these
particular resolutions will be brought to the Board at its February 27, 2007
meeting.
9.16 Williams
Uniform Complaints – Quarterly Report
Strange moved, Treece seconded, and
the Board voted 5-0-0 to ratify the Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly report
for the months of November and December 2006 and January 2007. The report
showed five complaints regarding “Facilities Conditions,” all of which were
resolved.
Public comment
Jerry Okendo, chair of the local League of United Latin American
Citizens (LULAC) chapter, said he submitted two complaints and has not yet
received a response. He also said the law firm, Public Advocates, Inc., has
written to the District on this matter. He gave the Board resolutions passed by
the West Contra Costa USD and the Richmond City Council in regard to recent
action in Bay Area communities by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE) agents and said he hopes the Mt. Diablo Board will adopt a similar one.
9.17 Membership
Recommendation for Community Advisory Committee
Treece moved, Allen seconded, and the
Board voted 5-0-0 to approve Lorrie Davis as new member of the Community
Advisory Committee.
9.18 Adoption
of Updated Creative Interiors Course of Study
A Curriculum Specialist worked with a
teacher at
10. BOARD REPORTS
Mayo reported on several events she’d attended: the Bancroft
Elementary School Science Fair, where she was impressed with the student
scientists and their projects; a session of Leadership Contra Costa, where she
and McHenry participated on a panel; the Open House for new County Supervisor
Susan Bonilla; the February meeting of the District’s Community Advisory
Committee; and the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Committee. She announced
upcoming events: a presentation on “Current Drug Trends” being held tomorrow;
State Senator Torlakson’s informational meetings about Pell Grants; and a
meeting of the Pleasant Hill Joint Task Force on the
Strange said he has been attending numerous crab feeds for
various public organizations and several Chamber of Commerce meetings to hear
reports from the mayors of local cities.
Treece reported on her work with the Contra Costa Economic
Partnership, which is focused on long-term economic development. She noted that
the Governor has invested funds in career technical education. As project
director for the Workforce Initiative, she has visited with state and county
legislators to talk about opportunities from the business-industry perspective.
She is looking forward to communicating with those same legislators from the
education point of view. She is also enjoying being involved with industry
partners and school district staff in discussing Carl Perkins funds. She
announced that the Concord Chamber of Commerce’s BEST Day is next Thursday,
February 22. She called the event a great opportunity for teachers and
businesspeople to shadow each other. She also announced that State
Superintendent Jack O’Connell will speak to industry leaders at a luncheon in
the community on Friday, April 27.
Eberhart said he, too, has been attending crab feeds, and
encouraged everyone to attend the one the Concord Chamber of Commerce is
holding soon and also the Chamber’s second annual Chocolate Festival in March.
He will put “Board community and political outreach” on an upcoming Board
agenda. He thinks it is important to get the Board’s message to the community.
11. ADJOURNMENT President Eberhart adjourned the
meeting to Closed Session at 9:36 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent’s
Evaluation. He later adjourned the meeting at 11 p.m.