MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

BOARD MEETING – August 8, 2006

 

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

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

 

1.             CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Mayo at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Mt. Diablo Unified School District 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 4 expulsions and 8 readmissions; conference with real property negotiator (Alves Ranch property, Pleasant Hill flood basin, Pleasant Hill Education Center soccer field); public employee discipline/dismissal/release/complaint, and negotiations.

 

Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Pleasant Hill Education Center soccer field
Strange moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to deny a request from the Pleasant Hill-Martinez Soccer Association to develop four soccer fields at the site of the former football field at the Pleasant Hill Education Center.

 

Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Complaint
Allen moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to terminate classified employee #13855, effective July 1, 2006, and to affirm that said employee is ineligible for re-employment.

 

Readmission
Allen moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve staff’s recommendation to admit one student, readmit one student and deny readmission to 6 students who did not meet conditions for admission/readmission.

 

2.             RECONVENE OPEN SESSION:  The Board returned to Open Session at 7:35 p.m.  President Mayo led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, reported the action taken on items discussed in Closed Session, and announced several upcoming Board meetings for the purpose of the Superintendent’s Evaluation and to tour properties in Pleasant Hill designated as possible flood detention sites.

 

                Expulsions:

                Student 83-06:  Allen moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 83-06 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that Student 83-06 may apply for readmission after January 26, 2007.  It is required that Student 83-06 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 84-06:  Strange moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 84-06 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that Student 84-06 may apply for readmission after August 8, 2007.  It is required that Student 84-06 participate in individual counseling, community service, the COPS program, negative drug testing, the district’s Drug/Alcohol Workshop and show evidence of a successful school experience, prior to applying for readmission.

 

Student 85-06:  Treece moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 85-06 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and the Student 85-06 may apply for readmission after August 8, 2007.  It is required that Student 85-06 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 86-06:  Eberhart moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 86-06 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that Student 86-06 may apply for readmission after January 26, 2007.  It is required that Student 86-06 participate in individual counseling, community service, the COPS program, provide a negative drug test; continue in Kaiser Rehab; recommendation for a complete physical, and show evidence of a successful school experience prior to applying for readmission.

 

3.             CONSENT AGENDA

Treece moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the Consent Agenda, thereby approving the following:

 

3.1          Minutes of the meetings of June 20, June 27, and July 11, 2006.

 

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

Approved an additional 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) vice principal position at Mt. Diablo High School, effective July 1, 2006, through June 20, 2007. The action increases the Categorical Fund expenditure budget by $94,120. Funding Source:  School Assistance and Intervention Team - Program Code 3778.

 

3.2.3 Addition of Full-Time Equivalent Position (FTE) for the 2006-07 School Year

Approved a .10 full-time equivalent (FTE) school psychologist position at Crossroads Necessary Small High School. The action increases the Categorical Fund expenditure budget by $11,490.  Funding Source:  Cal-Safe Childcare Services Grant – Program Code 3891.

 

3.2.4 Approval of Variable Term Waiver for CBEST Requests

Adopted Resolution #06/07-02, declaring that the district anticipates employing 150 day-to-day substitutes on variable term CBEST waivers for the 2006-07 school year.

 

3.2.5 Resolution 06/07-05 Education Code 44258.2 – Board Authorization

Adopted Resolution #06/07-05, authorizing 14 teachers who hold single subject or secondary credentials and have 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 Resolution 06/07-06 Education Code 44263 – Board Authorization

Adopted Resolution #06/07-06, authorizing 5 teachers who hold a California teaching credential and have 18 lower division units or 9 upper division units or graduate coursework in a subject to teach that subject for the current school year.

 

3.2.7 Recommendation for Professional Clear Education Specialist – Mild Moderate Teaching Credential

Recommended Roberta Ordway for a Professional Clear Teaching Credential as she has completed a three-year District Intern Program.

 

3.2.8 Recommendation for Preliminary or Professional Clear Teaching Credential

Recommended Vicente Borja, Justine Holmes, and Elizabeth Hanelt for a Preliminary Teaching Credential as they have completed a two-year District Intern Program.

 

3.2.9 Approval of Provisional Internship (PIP) Request

Adopted Resolution #06/07-07, authorizing Rebecca Ainsworth, Tom Frazel, Miriam Laxamana, and Trent Nahas to apply for a Provisional Internship Permit to complete their assignments for the 2006-07 school year.

 

3.2.10 Approval of the Student Teaching Agreement with Biola University for the Term of May 1, 2006 through September 1, 2008

Approved a student teaching agreement with Biola University. 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

Approved an agreement with Notre Dame de Namur University regarding student/intern teachers working in the field of Special Education. 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 College of California for the Term of August 1, 2006 through July 20, 2007

Approved a student teaching agreement with Saint Mary’s College of California. 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

Clarified for the record that four speech and language pathologist positions and one school nurse position have a 205-day work year. The clarification is necessary to ensure that appropriate State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) credit is granted to employees serving in these positions. Fiscal Impact: None

 

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

Eliminated one vacant Account Clerk position and created one Intermediate Account Clerk position in Fiscal Services. Fiscal Impact: $2,792 increase in the General Fund budget for fiscal year 2006-07.

 

3.3.3 Increase in Hours for a Campus Supervisor II Position at Oak Grove Middle School

Increased from 22.5 to 40 hours/week, an existing school-day-only Campus Supervisor II position at Oak Grove Middle School. Fiscal Impact: $15,477 increase to the General Fund for fiscal year 2006-07. Funded through Board-approved allocation to Underperforming Schools

 

3.3.4 Increase in Hours for a Community School Coordinator Position at Oak Grove Middle School

Increased from 24 to 30 hours/week an existing 10-month Community School Coordinator position at Oak Grove Middle School. There is no impact to the General Fund. The $6,560 increase in cost for 2006-07 fiscal year will be funded by Title I Parental Involvement.

 

3.3.5 Creation of a Part-time Instructional Assistant-Bilingual Position at Oak Grove Middle School

Created a 32.5-hour/week, school-day-only Instructional Assistant—Bilingual position at Oak Grove Middle School. There is no impact to the General Fund. The $33,669 cost for 2006-07 fiscal year will be funded by Title I.

 

3.3.6 Creation of a Part-time Instructional Assistant Position for Strandwood Elementary School

Created a 180-day/year, 19-hour/week Instructional Assistant position at Strandwood Elementary School. There is no impact to the General Fund. The $10,576 cost for fiscal year 2006-07 will be funded by the Strandwood Parent Teacher Association.

 

3.3.7 Creation of a Community Service Assistant for Oak Grove Middle School

Created a full-time 40-hour/week, school-day-only Community Service Assistant position at Oak Grove Middle School. There is no impact to the General Fund. The $39,867 cost for 2006-07 fiscal year will be funded by English Language and Intensive Literacy Program (ELILP).

 

3.4          Smaller Learning Communities Grant

Approved the District’s submittal of an application for a $2,396,141 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for three comprehensive high schools (Concord, Mt. Diablo, and Ygnacio Valley). There is no impact to the General Fund.

 

3.5          First Five Contra Costa School Readiness Grant Contract

Accepted a $205,869 grant from First 5 Contra Costa to implement a school readiness program from July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007. There is no impact to the General Fund. Adult Education provides $25,026 in matching funds through its attendance revenue and MDUSD provides $40,000 in Title I funds as a match to support parent involvement in school readiness activities. Funding Source:  First 5 Contra Costa

 

3.6          Renewal of Lease Agreement with Contra Costa County for Bay Point Family Health Center at Riverview Middle School

Approved a new five-year agreement, from May 1, 2006, through April 30, 2011, with Contra Costa County for the Bay Point Family Health Center at Riverview Middle School. The rental fee will remain at $1.00 per year plus monthly utility and custodial fees, which are reviewed and modified each year.

 

3.7          Agreement with Placer County Office of Education for Continued Services Under the Emergency                                   Response Crisis Management Grant

Approved agreement with Placer County Office of Education to provide continued and additional services to MDUSD under the Emergency Response Crisis Management grant through June 30, 2007.

 

3.8          Department of Justice – Open Purchase Order

Approved an open purchase order for the Department of Justice in the amount of $73,000 to facilitate payment of billings for fingerprinting costs for all new employees and volunteers. 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 School District and Resource Development Associates for Evaluation Services of the After School Programs

Approved a $122,500 contract with Resource Development Associates to perform required evaluations in school year 2006-07 of 24 after school programs participating in the After School 4 All County Collaborative. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: California After School Education and Safety Program and 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants.

 

 

 

3.9.2 Contract between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Ambrose Recreation and Park District for Recreation Services in the Mt. Diablo CARES (Collaborative for Academics, Recreation and Enrichment for Students) After School Programs

Approved a $809,925 contract with Ambrose Recreation and Park District to provide recreation and enrichment services at the after school programs at Bel Air, Rio Vista, and Shore Acres elementary; Riverview Middle, and the Riverview Garden Program. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source:  California After School Education and Safety Program and the 21st Century Community Learning Grants.

 

3.9.3 Contract between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and the City of Concord for Recreation Services in the Mt. Diablo CARES (Collaborative for Academics, Recreation and Enrichment for Student) After School Programs

Approved a $823,073 contract with the City of Concord to provide recreation and enrichment services for the after school programs at Cambridge, Fair Oaks, Holbrook, Meadow Homes, Sun Terrace, Wren Avenue, and Ygnacio Valley elementary and at El Dorado, Glenbrook, and Oak Grove middle schools. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source:  California After School Education and Safety Program and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants.

 

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

Accepted $52,240 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education via the Academic Instruction for After School Programs Study Team to provide, in conjunction with the MDUSD CARES After School Program, additional educational classes and materials for after school programs at Holbrook, Sun Terrace, and Wren Avenue elementary schools. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source:  U.S. Department of Education’s Academic Instruction for After School Programs Study Grant.

 

3.10        Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for Interim Housing

Awarded contract not to exceed $16,000 to PHD Architects for comprehensive design and construction administration services related to the installation of two interim classrooms at Concord High and one at Strandwood Elementary. Funding Source:  Developer Fees

 

3.11        Contract Amendment – Charles Ham Associates

Approved $9,500 amendment to contract with Charles Ham Associates for architectural/engineering services related to site development and installation of modular classrooms and restrooms at Sunrise Center; Meadow Homes Elementary; Sequoia, Riverview and El Dorado middle schools; and Northgate and Concord high schools. Funding Source:  Developer Fees - $3,750; Seneca Center $4,750

 

3.12        Final Change Order – Bid 1371, Contract C-817 – Western Roofing Services, Inc., (Willow Creek Roofing/Structural Renovation)

Approved final change order in the amount of $170,228 to Western Roofing Services, Inc. for the comprehensive roofing replacement/structural beam renovations at Willow Creek Center. Funding Source:  Measure C

 

3.13        Notice of Completion – Contract C-817

Approved Notice of Completion to Contract C-817, Bid 1371 in the amount of $1,438,228 to Western Roofing Service for the roofing replacement at Willow Creek Center. Funding Source:  Measure C

 

4.             RECOGNITIONS - None

 

5.             PUBLIC COMMENT

Mary Casey Sawyer, parent, requested that her so either be retained in 5th grade this coming year or provided with some remedial help.

 

6.             COMMUNICATIONS

Mike Noce, MDEA president, complained about teachers not receiving District-paid medical benefits and took issue with a proposal on the meeting agenda that would provide bonuses to teachers working at underperforming/high poverty schools, calling the bonus “too little, too late.”  He said the District needs to provide better compensation to all its teachers as a way to improve recruitment and retention.

 

7.             REPORTS/INFORMATION

                Olympic High School Special Project – Phil Arndt, Comcast Cable - POSTPONED

 

8.                   SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

McHenry reported that District staff are getting ready for the opening of school and trying to fill the few remaining positions, which are the ones most difficult to fill. He said it is proving to be a challenge to have “highly qualified” teachers at the underperforming/high poverty schools, as required by the federal No Child

 

Left Behind Act. He announced that the workshop for new administrators took place yesterday and the District’s annual three-day Leadership Institute will be held next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

 

9.             BUSINESS

9.1          Appointment of Elementary Principal

 

Public comment    Mike Warriner, president of the Hidden Valley Parent-Faculty Club and Cubmaster of the Cub Scout troop there, praised Lorie O’Brien, saying she has been very energetic, responsive, and successful as the school’s interim principal last year.

 

Board action   Allen moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Lorie O’Brien principal of Hidden Valley Elementary.

 

Strange moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Marie Schirmer as interim principal of Cambridge Elementary, effective August 9, 2006.

 

9.2          Appointment of Elementary Vice Principals

Eberhart moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Veronica Garcia as elementary vice principal assigned to Cambridge, effective August 7, 2006.

 

Treece moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Carmelita Goldsby as elementary vice principal assigned to Ygnacio Valley, effective September 1, 2006.

 

Strange moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Ramon Honea as elementary vice principal assigned to Rio Vista, effective August 9, 2006.

 

9.3          Appointment of Supervisor, Occupational Therapist

Eberhart moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint William Brian Cassin as Supervisor, Occupational Therapist, effective August 9, 2006.

 

9.4          Appointment of Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12

Treece moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint John Broussard as Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12, assigned to Mt. Diablo High School.

 

9.5          Appointment of Coordinator, Student Services 6-8

Allen moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Coleen Martin as Coordinator, Student Services 6-8, assigned to Pine Hollow Middle School, effective August 7, 2006.

 

9.6          Approva of the 2006-2007 Revised Budget

Gloria Gamblin presented a revision to the 2006-07 budget, which the Board adopted on June 27, 2006. The revision incorporates financial activity since June, the impact of the Governor’s budget and the CalPERS premium rate reduction.

Highlights include:

GENERAL FUND

2006-07

Unrestricted

Restricted

Combined

REVENUE                      Revised Budget

166,156,029

104,171,327

270,327,356

                                        Adopted Budget Revenue

165,454,120

103,934,189

269,388,309

                                        Difference

701,909

237,138

939,047

 

 

 

 

EXPENDITURES           Revised Budget

166,655,493

104,035,511

270,691,004

                                        Adopted Budget Expenditures

166,482,522

104,035,511

270,518,033

                                        Difference

172,971

0

172,971

 

 

 

 

EXCESS/(DEFICIT) of REVENUE TO EXPENDITURES

 

 

 

                                        Revised Budget

(499,464)

135,815

(363,649)

                                        Adopted Budget Excess/Deficit

1,028,402

101,323

1,129,725

                                        Difference

528,938

237,138

766,076

 


 

ENDING FUND BALANCE

Unrestricted

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

Components: Ending Fund Balance Projections

16,791,882

18,853,246

20,149,873

Reserved for revolving cash/stores

989,763

989,763

989,763

Reserved for economic uncertainties (2% of total General Fund expenses )

5,413,810

5,520,027

5,641,860

Lottery excess $105 per ADA
Reserved for Board Action

0

632,863

628,241

FCMAT Recommendations

524,932

800,000

800,000

GASB45 Post Retirement Benefits Annual Required Contribution (ARC) 1% of  $116,436,000 (Based on 2004/2005)

1,164,360

2,328,720

3,493,080

Sites/Depts Carryover/Restricted balances

3,050,000

3,050,000

3,050,000

 

 

 

 

Undesignated Ending Fund Balance

5,649,017

5,531,872

5,546,929

 

Possible additional funding:

Proposed New Programs: ON-GOING

FUNDING LEVEL

CALCULATION

ESTIMATE

Alternative Teacher Intern Certification

$4,000/intern

4,000

unknown

 

Arts and Music Block Grant

$15.00 per ADA

15

33,696

505,452

CAHSEE Intensive Instruction and Services

$500/eligible pupil - 06-07

500

834

417,000

English Learner Professional Development

$2,500/teacher at low perform schls

2,500

unknown

 

National Board Certification Fee Assistance

$1,000/qualif. tchr

1,000

unknown

 

New Mentoring Program

$6,000/qual. mentr

6,000

unknown

 

Oral Health Assessment for Kindergarteners

Not sure

 

unknown

 

Paraprofessional Training

$3,500/paraprof.

3,500

unknown

 

Physical Education Teacher Grant

$35,000/selected K-8 school

35,000

unknown

 

School Counselors

$80 per 7-12 ADA

80

14,390

1,151,203

ESTIMATED ON-GOING FUNDING 06-07

 

 

 

$2,073,655


 

Proposed New Programs: ONE-TIME

FUNDING LEVEL

CALCULATION

ESTIMATE

Arts, Music and P.E. Equipment Block Grant

$82.00 per ADA

82

33,696

2,763,138

CAHSEE Intervention Materials

$20/qualified 11th, 12th grader

20

834

16,680

Career Tech, Ed. Equip and Materials Block Grant

$15.00/per Gr. 7-12 pupil

15

15,149

227,235

Discretionary Block Grant - 25%

$19 per 06-07 K-Adult ADA

19

38,094

723,786

Discretionary Block Grant - 75%

$56 per 06-07 K-Adult ADA

56

38,094

2,133,264

District Fiscal Solvency Grant

$15,000 max per district

15,000

1

15,000

English Learner Supplemental Materials

$19/per English Learner

19

6,780

128,820

Instructional Materials, Library, Tech. Block Grant

$15.00 per p/y CBEDS

15

35,709

535,635

School Garden Grants

$500/qualified school

500

Unknown

 

Teacher/Principal Recruitment and Retention*

$50/pupil, Decile 1-3 schools

50

6,600

330,000

ESTIMATED ONE-TIME FUNDING 2006-07

 

 

 

$6,873,558

 

Board action   Allen moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the revised budget as presented.

 

9.7          Elimination of Supervisor, Occupational Therapy Position and Creation of Occupational and Physical Therapy Manager Position

Treece moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to eliminate the position of Supervisor, Occupational Therapy (Range 8), and create the position of Manager, Occupational Therapy (Range 16). The action recognizes the expanded responsibilities of the position and the challenges and competition in the marketplace to recruit someone with the appropriate qualifications and experience.

 

9.8          Revision of Credential and Experience Requirements for Student Services Coordinator 6-8 Position

Strange moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve a revision to the Student Services Coordinator 6-8 job description to attract a broader range of candidates. The revision adds “Pupil Personnel Services credential” to the Education, Training, and Experience section and states that successful experience as a classroom teacher “or service provider” are acceptable qualifications for the position.

 

9.9          Resolution 06/07-03 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

Allen moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt Resolution 06/07-03 regarding financing of energy efficiency improvements in cooperation with a lender to be selected by the District. 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. Fiscal Impact:  An amount not to exceed $6,020,000.

 

Board comment   In response to Eberhart, Gamblin noted that lease purchase of $6.2 million is slightly higher than the $5.9 million initially projected. In response to Strange, she said the energy conservation practices will absorb the extra costs.

 

Recess: With fellow Board members’ consent, Mayo recessed the regular Board meeting at 8:30 p.m. and subsequently convened a meeting of the Directors of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District Education Facilities Financing Corporation.

 

9.10        Resolution 06/07-08 of the Board of Directors of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District 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

 

Public hearing    Mayo opened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m. Receiving no requests to speak, she adjourned the public hearing.

 

 

Board action   Treece moved, Allen seconded, and the Board, acting as the MDUSD Education Facilities Financing Corporation, voted 5-0-0 to adopt Resolution 06/07-08, authorizing the MDUSD Education Facilities Financing Corporation to assist in financing school facilities for the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. 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. Fiscal Impact:  $6,020,000.

 

Return to regular meeting:  Mayo adjourned the meeting of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District Education Facilities Financing Corporation Directors at 8:35 p.m. and returned the Board to its regular meeting.

 

9.11        Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints

Eberhart moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to ratify the July 2006 Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints.

 

9.12        Public Hearing Regarding the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Clayton Valley High School Stadium Lighting Project

A Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) was prepared to evaluate any environmental consequences that would result from extending nighttime sporting activities on the football field at Clayton Valley High School. At this time the Board held a public hearing to receive comments on the draft report.

 

Public hearing   Mayo opened the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. Parents Scott McNally, Wendy Mores and Dan Sandoval, school athletic director Pat Middendorf, and community member John Ferrante spoke in support of extending the time during which the field may be illuminated. With no further requests to speak, Mayo closed the hearing at 8:46 p.m.

 

9.13        Resolution 06/07-04 Community Facilities District #1 (Measure A)

Eberhart moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt Resolution 06/07-04, approving the annual Community Facilities District #1 tax report and the levy and apportion of the special (Measure A) tax for fiscal year 2006-07.

 

9.14        Adoption of the Healthy Living Course of Study

Eberhart moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the high school Healthy Living Course of Study developed by a curriculum specialist working with a committee of two high school vice principals and a health teacher. Presented as information at the May 23 Board meeting, this item was returned for action at this time.

 

Public comment   Renee Walker, parent and representative of Bay Area Communities for Health Education, thanked District staff for working to make sure the curriculum meets the requirements of Education Code.

 

Board comment   In response to Treece, Curriculum and Instruction Director Vivian Boyd said students who opt out of the Healthy Living course of study will receive the state-mandated components in their biology or science class.

 

9.15        Adoption of the Animation I Course of Study

Allen moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the Animation I Course of Study developed by a curriculum specialist working with a teacher/interim vice principal and piloted for two years. Presented as information at the June 27 Board meeting, this item was returned for action at this time.

 

9.16        Consider Approval of a Plan to Recruit and Retain Teachers in Schools in Deciles 1-3

The Governor’s 2006-07 budget for education includes additional one-time and ongoing funding. One new program eligible for a one-time funding allocation of approximately $330,000 is focused on recruiting and retaining teachers and principals serving in schools  in Deciles 1-3 based on the 2005 Academic Performance Index (API). In addition to the state funding, there are also District and Site Block Grants as well as the Teacher Recruitment and Student Support Grant funds that could be used for this purpose. Expenditure of certain funds would need Board and/or Site Council approval.

 

District staff proposed the following plan to recruit, retain and stabilize the teaching staff in the 12 District schools in Deciles 1-3, which are Bel Air, Cambridge, Fair Oaks, Meadow Homes, Rio Vista, Shore Acres, Sun Terrace, and Ygnacio Valley elementary; Glenbrook, Oak Grove, and Riverview middle; and M. Diablo High:

 

 

 

 

 

 

        1.         Teachers who are returning to the school will receive a one-step adjustment in their step

                    placement while they remain at the school. Teachers who leave the school will lose the step adjustment.

 

2.         A teacher new to one of the eligible schools will receive a one-step adjustment and a $500 bonus payment on January 31 and a $500 bonus on June 30 based on a 100% FTE. Teachers working less than full time, or less than the full year, will have their bonus pro-rated. 

 

3.         The plan applies to all MDEA unit members assigned to the school who have no standard rated Unsatisfactory (U) on their most recent Final Evaluation. The entire plan is subject to the availability of funding and meeting with the exclusive representative of the Association.

 

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.

 

Board/Staff discussion   Noting that there is not a lot of money available, Eberhart acknowledged that the proposed plan will not be the “end all” in recruiting staff to schools in need, but, he said, it can be “one of the small pieces of the puzzle that will help those sites.” Allen called the plan “a good start.” Strange pointed out that the plan, coupled with money the Board has already allocated to the sites in question, can only help the schools. Treece said she is thrilled that the state is again looking at ways to attract and retain teachers, which will help stabilize the work force.

 

Board action   Eberhart moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve plan as presented subject to the availability of funding, agreement with MDEA, and a return to the Board of Education for final approval.

 

10.          BOARD REPORTS

Eberhart reported that he’d come to the meeting directly from a work site in Visalia, noting that he hasn’t missed an Open Session in his 11 years on the Board.

 

Treece said she’s had a busy summer involved in several summer camps sponsored by industry, business, and education partners.  She was honored to join a group of individuals from the District and Contra Costa County who attended the Model Schools Conference in Florida.  The group is now meeting together to look at ways to work collaboratively to improve student achievement and to prepare students for career choices.

 

Strange reported that he’s been meeting with other elected officials to learn about local issues, that he attended the New Administrator training on Monday, and that he is looking forward to the District’s Leadership Institute next week.

 

Allen said he enjoyed attending the culminating activities of the new Performing Arts Academy that was offered as part of the summer program and is looking forward to the upcoming school year.

 

Mayo congratulated Joanne Durkee for the Adult and Career Education program’s receiving a 6-year WASC accreditation.  She enjoyed the summer GATE student’s culminating event, the Performing Arts Academy

 

Superintendent comments

McHenry thanked Dick Nicoll for his work on the Clayton Valley High stadium lighting project and Margot Tobias for her effective coordination of the summer program.

 

He announced that the Pleasant Hill City Council will be sending the Board a letter supporting a proposal in regard to the “grey area” in Pleasant Hill. He advised Board members to read the MDUSD Board action taken in March 1980 that first allowed families in that area the choice of attending either College Park or Ygnacio Valley high school. He said this year’s District Attendance Area Directory will include specific reference to the choice option. Allen recalled that the Board in 1980 had to make such drastic budget cuts that school closures were necessary. The closure of Pleasant Hill High School prompted the Board action regarding school choice.

 

11.          ADJOURNMENT  Mayo adjourned the meeting at 9.24 p.m.

 

 

 

 

                                                               

Gary McHenry, Secretary