MT. DIABLO UNIFIED
BOARD
MEETING – March 27, 2007
ATTENDANCE: Board: Gary Eberhart,
Administrative Staff: Superintendent
Student Representatives: David Cranmer
(voting); Hanna Kim and Lexie
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
Mayo moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 4-0-0 (Treece absent) to
approve staff’s recommendation to deny readmission to 3 students who did not
meet the requirements.
Existing Litigation:
Strange moved, Mayo
seconded, and the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve an additional $8,000 in the
settlement of the case of
2. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION: The Board returned
to Open Session at 7:30 p.m. Eberhart
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and reported the action taken in
Closed Session.
Expulsions:
Student
38-07: Strange moved, Mayo seconded, and
the Board voted 4-0-0 that Student 38-07 be expelled from all schools and
programs of the
Student
39-07: Allen moved, Mayo seconded, and
the Board voted 4-0-0 that Student 39-07 be expelled from all schools and
programs of the
Student
40-07: Mayo moved, Allen seconded, and
the Board voted 4-0-0 that Student 40-07 be expelled from all schools and
programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that Student 40-07 may
apply for readmission after January 25, 2008.
It is required that Student 40-07 participate in individual counseling,
community service, the COPS program, the District’s Teen Anger Management
Workshop, family counseling, and show evidence of a successful school
experience, prior to applying for readmission.
Student
41-07: Strange moved, Mayo seconded, and
the Board voted 4-0-0 that Student 41-07 be expelled from all schools and
programs of the
Student
42-07: Allen moved, Mayo seconded, and
the Board voted 4-0-0 that Student 42-07 be expelled from all schools and
programs of the
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayo moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 4-0-0 to
adopt the Consent Agenda, thereby approving the following:
3.1 Minutes
of the meeting of February 27, 2007.
3.2 Certificated
Personnel
3.2.1 Leaves of Absence,
Resignations, Retirements, Employment
3.2.2 Resolution 06/07-93 Education
Code 44256(b) – Board Authorization
Adopted Resolution #06/07-93, authorizing Kathleen Wells,
who holds a multiple subject or elementary credential and has 12 lower division
or 6 upper division units in a subject to teach that subject in a middle school
for the current school year.
3.2.3 Resolution 06/07-91 Variable
Term Waiver Requests
Adopted Resolution #06/07-91, authorizing Nadia Bedessie and
Michell Redfoott 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.
3.3 Classified
Personnel
3.3.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations,
Retirements, Employment
3.4 Monthly
Budget Transfers and/or Budget Increases/Decreases for the Month of February
2007
3.5 Fiscal
Transactions for the Month of February 2007
3.6 Budget
Calendar 2007-2008
Adopted a calendar of major budget development activities
for the 2007-08 school year to be submitted to the
3.7 Award
of Services Contract for Certified Asbestos Consultant
Awarded a $47,340 contract to Environmental Innovations
Corporation for comprehensive services related to the re-inspection of all
friable and non-friable known or assumed asbestos-containing building material
in each school building that is leased, owned, or otherwise used as a school
building.
3.8 Award
of Design Services Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services
Awarded $50,000 contract to PHd Architects for comprehensive
design services to renovate/remodel rooms at
3.9 Final
Change Orders
3.9.1 Final Change Order to Bid 1375, Contract C-808 in the amount of $49,550 to Pacific
Power Systems for electrical services upgrades at Valley View and Sequoia
middle schools; and
3.9.2 Final Change Order to Bid 1417, Contract C-836 in the amount of $25,389 to Biland
Construction Company for the electrical services upgrades at Ayers,
3.9.3 Final Change Order to Bid 1418, Contract C-837 in the amount of $7,025 to Biland
Construction Company for electrical services upgrades at Valle Verde, Walnut
Acres, and Woodside elementary schools. Funding Source: Measure C
3.9.4 Final Change Order to Bid 1432, Contract C-844 in the amount of $60,686.77 to Taber
Construction for the construction of new classrooms as follows:
3.10 Notices
of Completion
3.10.1 Notice of Completion to Contract C-808, Bid 1375 in the amount of $307,950 to Pacific
Power and Systems, Inc., for electrical upgrades, Package B, at Hidden Valley
Elementary School and Sequoia and Valley View middle schools. Funding
Source: Measure C
3.10.2 Notice of Completion to Contract C-835, Bid 1416 in the amount of $461,050 to Biland
Construction Company for electrical upgrades at Bancroft Elementary, Pleasant
Hill Education Center, and Loma Vista Adult Center. Funding Source: Measure C
3.10.3 Notice of Completion to Contract C-836, Bid 1417 in the amount of $592,239 to Biland
Construction Company for electrical upgrades at Ayers, Monte Gardens, and
Mountain View elementary schools. Funding Source: Measure C
3.10.4 Notice of Completion to Contract C-837, Bid 1418 in the amount of $354,205 to Biland
Construction Company for electrical upgrades at Valle Verde, Walnut Acres, and
Woodside elementary schools. Funding Source:
Measure C
3.10.5 Notice of Completion to Contract C-844, Bid 1432 in the amount of $2,410,686.77 to
Taber Construction for prototypical classrooms, Group 1, at Strandwood and
Ygnacio Valley elementary schools and Northgate High School. Funding
Source: Developer Fees and Proposition
55
3.11 Rescission
of Award of Inspector of Record (Project Inspector)
Rescinded the award of a $100,000 contract to Cliff Hammond
Construction Inspection for project inspector services for Measure C work at
Strandwood Elementary, Diablo View Middle,
3.12 Air
Conditioning Additional Rooms at
Dedicated $50,000 received from the
3.13 Grant
Application Request
Approve Food and Nutrition Services staff’s request to
submit an application to Kaiser Permanente for a $15,600 grant to purchase
vending machines with security enclosures to expand the breakfast program at
3.14 Application
for Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act Funds
2007-2008
Approved receipt of Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied
Technology Education funding for improvements to career technical education:
approximately $185,988 for secondary schools and approximately $58,000 for
adult education. There is no cost to the General Fund or the Adult Education
Fund. No matching funds are required.
3.15 Workforce
Investment Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act
Authorized Mt. Diablo Adult Education to reapply for a
one-year extension of its grant under Section 231 and EL Civics Education. This
grant would bring approximately $500,000 to $600,000 in revenue. There is no
impact to the General Fund. Funding Source:
3.16 Disposal
of District Surplus Equipment
Declared list of obsolete equipment as surplus and
authorized its disposal by means of a public auction.
4. RECOGNITIONS
Budget Advisory Committee
Gloria Gamblin introduced members of the new Budget Advisory committee.
|
representative |
nominated by: member
name |
|
District parents/Community |
Allen:...................................................................................... Michele
Parisi |
|
Employee bargaining groups/associations |
CSEA: |
|
One business representative from each major municipality in the
District: |
Bay Point/Pittsburg: ......................................................... Joseph
Daynes |
|
One representative from each District committee: |
Community Advisory (CAC):................................................. Sherry
Doyle English Language Advisory
(ELAC): Gifted and Talented
Advisory (GATE):................................ Bart
Krasner Measure A Oversight: ......................................................... John
Ferrante Measure C Oversight:......................................................... Rick
Calloway Superintendent’s Parent
Advisory (PAC):........................... Karen
Barta |
|
Chief Financial Officer |
Ex officio.............................................................................. Gloria
Gamblin |
McHenry thanked all the members for agreeing to serve. The
first meeting is tomorrow night, March 28, at 5:30 p.m.
4.1 Delta
Discovery Voyage
Bylund continued the recognition, begun at the last meeting,
of the sponsors who support the Delta Discovery Voyage program. Honored and
thanked this evening:
·
The
Dow Chemical Company—Patty Deutsch
·
Dean
and Margaret Lesher Foundation—Kathleen Odne
·
Central
Contra Costa Sanitary District—Michael Scahill, Jim Kelly, Jerry Lucey, Michael
McGill, and Mario Menesini
4.2 Assistance
League of Diablo Valley and Buena Vista Auxiliary Assistance League Diablo
Valley
Roger Bylund introduced Leslie Salo, president, and Joan Siltanen, vice
president, of the Assistance League of Diablo Valley and Suzanne Everly,
representing its subsidiary, the Buena Vista Auxiliary Assistance League. The
Diablo Valley League, which just celebrated its 40th anniversary, is
a nonprofit volunteer organization focused on philanthropic projects, many of
which greatly benefit District schools. Their programs include Operation School
Bell, R.E.A.D., Buena Vista Tutorial, and Kids on the Block. Each year
Operation School Bell provides clothing to approximately 1,500 students in the
District. Project R.E.A.D. serves more than 600 students, and more than 4,500
students benefit from Kids on the Block assemblies. The Buena Vista Tutorial
Reading Program, begun in 1994, is offered at eight schools, serving students
who read below grade level. Data show that more than 90 percent of students who
participate improve their reading skills. On behalf of the Board, President
Eberhart presented the Assistance Leagues with a certificate of appreciation
for their commitment and support of District students.
4.3
The Board recognized the Northgate High School Mock Trial
Team for winning the Contra Costa County Mock Trial competition. In addition to
the team honor, the following individuals also earned awards for excellent
performances in their roles:
Tiffany Hsu
Outstanding
Direct Examination Attorney – Defense
Outstanding
Cross Examination Attorney – Defense
Outstanding
Closing Argument – Defense
Vishal
Lugani
Outstanding
Cross Examination Attorney – Prosecution
Outstanding
Closing Argument – Prosecution
Courtney
Matthew Clark: Outstanding Pretrial Attorney – Prosecution
Elaina White: Outstanding Opening Statement – Defense
On behalf of the Board, President Eberhart presented the
team with a certificate of appreciation. On behalf of both the Board and
Superintendent’s Council, McHenry presented the team with a check for $900.
Board comment Mayo noted that the
Assistance Leagues are always looking for volunteers and donations and that the
Mock Trial Program is coordinated by the Contra Costa County Office of
Education, which also welcomes volunteers. She encouraged adults to participate
in both programs.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Virginia Rivett, parent, said her middle school student’s
speech therapy schedule conflicts with his academic needs. She also expressed
dismay that her neighborhood is in
6. COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 Student
Representatives
Hanna Kim and Lexie
6.2 Organizations: None
7. REPORTS/INFORMATION
- None
8.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
McHenry thanked members of the Budget
Advisory Committee for agreeing to serve and for coming to the Board meeting to
be introduced. He noted that it is getting close to the end of the school year
and students are getting ready to take their annual tests. Earlier in the day
he read article on educating the whole child. The topic “struck a chord,” he
said. “We want every child to have not only academics but curricular and
co-curricular programs to be all that they can be.” He thanked all staff
members and representatives from the community for all they do to support
District students.
9. BUSINESS
9.1 Appointment of Director of Research and Evaluation
Mayo moved, Strange seconded, and the
Board voted 4-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to appoint Joy Steinecke as Director of
Research and Evaluation, effective April 17, 2007.
9.2 Appointment of Vice Principal, High School
Allen moved, Mayo seconded, and the
Board voted 4-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to appoint Hugh Bursch as Vice Principal,
High School, effective July 1, 2007. He will be assigned to Concord High.
9.3 Appointment of Trades Supervisor
Strange moved, Mayo seconded, and the
Board voted 4-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to appoint Richard Jackson as Trades
Supervisor, effective immediately.
9.4 Appointment of Technology Customer Service Supervisor
Mayo moved, Strange seconded, and the
Board voted 4-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to appoint Harold Waters as Technology
Customer Service Supervisor, effective immediately.
9.5 Appointment of Database Administrator
Strange moved, Mayo seconded, and the
Board voted 4-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to appoint Sue Turney as Database
Administrator, effective immediately.
9.6 Consider Request for Funding for an All-Weather Field at
The Northgate Community Pride
Foundation has raised $530,000 towards the installation of a $1.3 million
all-weather synthetic surface football field. In addition, the group will
receive a $300,000 grant from the Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation if
construction of the project begins by September 2007. For construction to
begin, funding for the total $1.3 million cost must be identified. The
Northgate Community Pride Foundation is requesting that the District contribute
$500,000 towards the project. Previously the Board allocated $1 million in
Proposition 55 funds to projects at each comprehensive high school and to
Public comment
Phillip Doolittle, Northgate student and band member, advocated for
finding additional funding to improve the school’s field.
Staff/Board discussion
McHenry said he and Nicoll have met with members of the Northgate
Community Pride Foundation several times. He explained that a portion of Prop
55 money has been used for projects such as this, but what’s left has been
committed to installing air conditioning at schools, which is a Measure C Priority
Two project. If the Board approves spending Prop 55 money for the Northgate
field, he said, an air conditioning project for one of the schools on the list
would have to be postponed. He further explained that the District received
$100 million in Prop 55 funding. Of that, the Board allocated 80 percent for
Measure C projects and 20 percent for other District projects. From that 20
percent each high school was allocated $1 million for a project or projects of
its community’s choosing. At this time, McHenry said, there is not a funding
source for the $500,000 being requested. Eberhart noted that a commitment was
made during the Measure C campaign to put air conditioning in all schools and
that even with Prop 55 money, the District will not be able to fund air
conditioning at all the schools. In the past, he said, the District has been
able to leverage some funds to generate other money, but there is not an
opportunity to do so right now.
The Board took no action on
the request from the Northgate Community Pride Foundation.
9.7 Resolution 06/07-94 Approving a Contract with Follett
Software Company for the Procurement of Library Inventory and Management
Software
Allen moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 4-0-0
(Student Rep, yes) to adopt Resolution 06/07-94, approving a contract with
Follett Software Company to purchase library inventory and management software.
Fiscal Impact: $329,244.56 Funding Source: Instructional Materials, Library Materials,
and Education Technology grant.
Board/staff comment In response to
Eberhart, Curriculum and Instruction Director Vivian Boyd said the District
needs to upgrade the library textbook inventory management system. The software
being recommended is the only software available that will match the existing
system. It can be purchased through a state grant specifically for library
supplies, materials, and technology. After the software is purchased, she said,
funds will be used to purchase scanners, computers, and books for school
libraries. She commented that the District’s librarians wish all the grant
money could be spent on books, but recognize the need for the software.
Libraries cannot operate without it. Mayo pointed out that the existing system
was purchased in 1987.
9.8 Resolution
06/07-92 Urgency Resolution Imposing Level I School Facilities Fees
Strange moved, Allen seconded, and
the Board voted 4-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to adopt Resolution 06/07-92,
extending the Urgency Resolution Imposing Level I School Facilities Fees that
the Board adopted on March 13, 2007. The Urgency Resolution expires after 30
days, but may be continued. To do so, the Board had to consider extending the
resolution on March 27 and April 24, 2007. On May 12, the non-urgency
resolution will be effective without any further action needed.
9.9 Annual
Audit Report and Measure C Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2005-2006
Report
The Board’s audit committee met with the auditors from
Perry-Smith & Co. and reviewed the audit for the 2005-2006 fiscal year.
There were no adjustments made to the District’s financial records. The Measure
C Oversight Committee met with the auditors from Perry-Smith & Co. and
reviewed the Measure C audit for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. There were no
adjustments made to those financial records either. David Becker of Perry Smith
reiterated the findings. He explained that there were no audit adjustments and
that no difficulties or issues came up during the audit of 2005-06 financial
statements. Perry Smith has given District’s financial statements an
“unqualified” approval.
Board action Allen moved,
Strange seconded, and the Board voted 4-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to accept the
2005-06 audit report and the Measure C audit report as presented.
9.10 Approval
of the School Sites and District Discretionary Block Grant Budget Plans for
2006-2007
Allen moved, Mayo seconded, and the Board voted 4-0-0
(Student Rep, yes) to approve the Site and District Discretionary Block Grant
budget plans submitted to date. Total allocations are as follows:
|
Category |
Allocation |
Percentage |
|
Instructional materials |
$197,976 |
8.12 |
|
Classroom and laboratory supplies, materials |
68,011 |
2.79 |
|
Classroom and school library materials |
80,001 |
3.28 |
|
Deferred maintenance |
103,267 |
4.23 |
|
Educational technology (computers) |
1,766,676 |
72.42 |
|
One-time uses to close achievement gap |
135,142 |
5.54 |
|
Professional development |
88,277 |
3.62 |
|
Home-to-school transportation |
0 |
0.0 |
|
Total |
$2,439,350 |
100.0 |
At the September 26, 2006 meeting,
the Board of Education established the criteria for the Site and District
Discretionary Block Grant. The site allocation is based on $58.75 per pupil and
the district allocation is $19.00 per pupil. Fiscal Impact: $2,439,350
Funding Source: Site and District
Discretionary Block Grants
9.11 Meal
Price Increase
Strange moved, Allen seconded, and
the Board voted 4-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to approve the following increases in
secondary and adult meal prices for 2007-2008:
From To
Lunch
Middle school $2.50 $2.75
High school $2.75 $3.00
Adult $3.25 $3.50
Breakfast
High school $1.50 $1.75
There is no impact to the
General Fund.
Board/staff comment
Eberhart said Board members had received information on SB 12, a state
law dealing with the nutritional value of food sold on campus that takes effect
on July 1. Food and Nutrition Services Director
9.12 Consider
Modification of Administrative Rule 4317.1 – Management Retirement Benefits
Mayo moved, Strange seconded, and the
Board voted 4-0-0 (Student Rep, yes) to approve revised Administrative Rule
4317.1, “Management Retirement Benefits.” As a result of the revision the age
at which management personnel must retire in order to receive medical benefits
for themselves and a dependent for a maximum of ten years or until the retiree
reaches age 65 has been extended from 60 to 62.
10. BOARD REPORTS
Mayo said she and Allen attended the WASC exit meeting for
Horizons Home Study and heard positive comments about District’s staff’s
dedication to the program. She made school visits to Woodside, Wren,
Strange noted that tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of
his appointment to the Board. He said he has learned an enormous amount and
been very happy to be here and supporting the students, employees, and families
in the District. “It really has been a pleasure.” He has attended the PTA
Council meeting as Board rep and a number of elementary school auctions, where
he has enjoyed talking with parents and teachers.
Allen reported that McHenry recently spoke to the Concord
Chamber of Commerce’s committee on the Naval Weapons Station Reuse and outlined
the District’s needs as presented at the community meetings. He presented the
information to the Chamber’s Board of Directors earlier in the day. He also
attended the Citizens Advisory Committee for the City of
Eberhart invited everyone to attend the April 3 meeting of
the Board and Concord City Council where the groups will talk about initiatives
“we can work together on.” He asked that more community events be listed on the
activity calendar that staff has begun preparing for Board members. He’d like
the Board to increase its community outreach, so it’s important to know what
activities are going on. (Mayo suggested
that Board members send information of meetings they know about to
11. ADJOURNMENT Eberhart adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.