MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD MEETING – December 12, 2006

ATTENDANCE: Board: Linda Mayo, Gary Eberhart, Dick Allen (at 7:30 p.m.), Paul Strange, April Treece

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

1. CALL TO ORDER

President Mayo called the meeting to order 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 Rom 6 of the Dent Center. Topics discussed included two expulsion cases; existing litigation (Akre v. Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Ceballos v. Mt. Diablo Unified School District, and Golden Bay Fencing v. Mt. Diablo Unified School District); anticipated litigation (one potential case); and conference with real property negotiator (Oak Park Elementary School site).

Existing Litigation

Strange moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 4-0-0 (Allen not yet present) to approve a settlement of up to $10,000 in the case of Akre v. Mt. Diablo Unified School District.

RECONVENE OPEN SESSION: The Board returned to Open Session at 7:30 p.m. Mayo led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and reported the action taken in Closed Session. At her request a Moment of Silence was observed for Brenda Young, wife of Associate Superintendent Alan Young, and retire Ayers Elementary School teacher Pat Eckels, both of whom recently died after long bouts with cancer.

Expulsions:

Student 16-07: Eberhart moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 16-07 be expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that Student 16-07 may apply for readmission after June 14, 2007. It is required that Student 16-07 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 17-07: Treece moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 that Student 17-07b e expelled from all schools and programs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and that student 17-07 may apply for readmission after June 14, 2007. It is required that Student 17-07 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.

2. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

Oath of Office: McHenry administered the oath of office to Richard Allen, Linda Mayo, and Paul Strange, who are each starting a new four-year term on the Board

2.1.1 Election of President December 2006–December 2007

2.1.2 Election of Vice President December 2006–December 2007

Allen moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to elect Gary Eberhart as president and April Treece as vice president for the next calendar year.

2.1.3 Appointment of Secretary/Clerk to the Governing Board of Trustees
Treece moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Gary McHenry as Secretary/Clerk to the Board.

2.1.4 Establishment of Day, Time, Place of Regular Board Meetings
McHenry reviewed the proposed schedule, noting that in April there will be two meetings in a row due to Spring Break and that in June the Board will meet on the first and third Tuesdays to accommodate the high school graduation ceremonies. As a result, the Board must adopt the coming year’s budget earlier in June than usual.)

Allen moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the following dates in 2007 for Board of Education meetings:

January 9 May 8 September 11
January 23 May 22 September 25
February 13 June 5 (1^st Tues.) October 9
February 27 June 19 (3^rd Tues.) October 23
March 13 July: no meetings November 13
March 27 August 14 November 27
April 17 (3^rd Tues.) August 28 December 11
April 24 (4^th Tues.)

2.1.5 Adoption of Certification of Signatures
Eberhart moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the Certification of Signatures, with the newly elected Board officers noted.

3. CONSENT AGENDA

After removing Item 3.9 at Eberhart’s request, Treece moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the remaining items as follows:

3.1 Minutes of the meeting of November 14, 2006.

3.2 Certificated Personnel

3.2.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment

3.2.2 Resolution 06/07-44 Variable Term Waiver Requests

Adopted Resolution #06/07-44, authorizing Johnny Applegate, Sophia Tuttle, Jennifer Adame-Epp, and Mikhail Pashkov 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 Resolution 06/07-45 Education Code 44263 – Board Authorization

Adopted Resolution #06/07-45, authorizing Colin Jones, who holds a California teaching credential and has 18 lower division units or 9 upper division units or graduate coursework in a subject, to teach that subject for the current school year.

3.2.4 Addition of Full-Time Equivalent Position for Second Semester of the 2006-2007 School Year

Added two 0.5 full-time equivalent Teachers for Literacy Intervention positions for second semester 2006-07 at Cambridge Elementary School, increasing the expenditure budget of Program 3752 in the amount of $37,200 for 2006-07. Funding Source: High Priority Schools Grant

3.2.5 Request to Eliminate One Program Specialist Position and Creation of One Administrator, Coordinated School Support Position

Eliminated one Program Specialist position and created one Administrator, Coordinated School Support position, currently working in the Curriculum and Instruction Department. Fiscal Impact: $4,900 Funding Source: EIA/LEP – Program Code 3825 and other appropriate categorical programs

3.3 Classified Personnel

3.3.1 Leaves of Absence, Resignations, Retirements, Employment

3.3.2 Increase in Hours for Food Services Positions at Delta View Elementary School

Increased hours for Food and Nutrition Services positions at Delta View Elementary School due to rise in student enrollment over the past two years. Increases are as follows:

Food Service Manager .5 hour – School Day Only

Food Service Asst. III .5 hour – School Day Only

Food Service Asst. I .25 hour – School Day Only

The total cost to the Food Services fund for fiscal year 2006-2007 will be $3,154 and a full year cost of $5,256.

3.3.3 Creation of a Part-Time Food Service Assistant I Position at Riverview Middle School

Created a 3-hour/day, school day only, Food Service Assistant I position at Riverview Middle School due to an increase in the number of meals served. There is no impact to the General Fund. The cost to the Food and Nutrition Services budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is $4,801; for a full year, $8,003.

3.3.4 Creation of a Part-Time Instructional Assistant Position at Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Created a 10-hour/week, school day only, Instructional Assistant position at Pleasant Hill Elementary to assist students who are learning English. There is no impact to the General Fund. The $3,241.80 cost for 2006-07 and $5,403 cost for a full year will be paid by School Improvement Program funds.

3.3.5 Creation of a Part-Time Community Service Assistant at Bel Air Elementary School

Created a 17.5-hour/week, school day only, Community Service Assistant position at Bel Air Elementary. There is no impact to the General Fund. The $6,289 cost for 2006-07 and $10,480 cost for a full year will be paid by School Improvement Program funds.

3.3.6 Eliminate a Vacant, Part-Time Site Technology Support Technician II Position and Create a Part-Time Site Technology Support Technician I Position at Hidden Valley Elementary School

Eliminated a vacant 7.75-hour/week, 10-month Site Technology Support Technician II position and created a 10-hour/week, 10-month Site Technology Support Technician I position at Hidden Valley Elementary. There is no impact to the General Fund. Ther $1,467 additional cost for 2006-07 and $1,770 full-year cost will be funded by the Hidden Valley Parent Faculty Club

3.4 Grant Agreement between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and the City of Walnut Creek

Approved an agreement for the City of Walnut Creek to provide crisis counselors to Foothill Middle School during the 2006-07 school year. Funding Source: $10,000 grant from the City of Walnut Creek for the 2006-07 school year.

3.5 Memorandum of Understanding between Contra Costa Special Education Local Plan Area, Mt. Diablo Unified School District, and San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Contra Costa SELPA and the San Ramon USD for Special Day Class services. The rate of exchange per student shall be $24,247 for 2006-07 and adjusted by COLA each year thereafter. Funding Source: General Fund

3.6 Award of Contract to Kleinfelder, Inc.

Awarded contract not to exceed $20,000 to Kleinfelder, Inc. for the Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report for the 11.3-acre future school site located in the Alves Ranch property. Funding Source: Proposition 55 funds

3.7 Award of Inspector of Record (Project Inspectors) Contract for Group V Measure C Modernization and Phase I Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Projects

Awarded Inspector of Record contracts for the Measure C Group V modernization and Phase I heating, ventilation and air conditioning projects to the following companies:

Nathan Valech	Not to exceed $120,000	Riverview and Glenbrook middle; Meadow Homes Elementary
Cliff Hammond Construction Inspection	Not to exceed $100,000	Strandwood Elementary, Diablo View Middle, Willow Creek and Loma Vista Adult Centers
Paul Lucido Inspection Service	Not to exceed $132,000	Ygnacio Valley and Clayton Valley High; Ygnacio Valley Elementary
Matthew Kelly	Not to exceed $90,000	Silverwood and Westwood Elementary
ITS Enterprises	Not to exceed $144,000	Sunrise and Shadelands centers, Dent Center
Alisha Jensen	Not to exceed $132,000	Cambridge Elementary; Mt. Diablo and College Park high

Fiscal Impact: Total cost not to exceed $718,000. Funding Source: Measure C - $334,000; Proposition 55 Funds - $384,000

3.8 Amendment to Award of Contract to Charles Ham Associates

Approved amendment valued at $13,300 to the contract with Charles Ham Associates to provide comprehensive architectural design services for the new classroom wing and paving at Olympic High School. Funding Source: Proposition 55

3.9 Agreement between Bay Area Community Resource (BACR) and MDUSD for Recreation Services in the Mt. Diablo CARES (Collaborative for Academics, Recreation and Enrichment for Students) After School Programs—See “Separate Action” below.

SEPARATE ACTION

3.9 Agreement between Bay Area Community Resource (BACR) and MDUSD for Recreation Services in the Mt. Diablo CARES (Collaborative for Academics, Recreation and Enrichment for Students) After School Programs

In response to Eberhart, Alternative Education Director Margot Tobias said that funding for custodial time has been included in the grant.

Eberhart moved, Allen seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve a $319,937 agreement with Bay Area Community Resource (BACR) for recreation and enrichment services for after school programs at El Monte, Hidden Valley, Silverwood, and Westwood elementary schools. This agreement will be in effect from December 15, 2006, to June 30, 2007. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding Source: California After School Education and Safety Program grant.

4. RECOGNITIONS -

4.1 Richard Howard, Teacher, Sequoia Middle School

The Board recognized and presented a certificate of appreciation to Richard Howard, recently named “Educator of the Year” by the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, Recreation and Park Department, and City. A Sequoia Middle School social studies teacher, Howard is a 34-year veteran of MDUSD who also taught at Riverview and Glenbrook Middle and Mt. Diablo High. Howard said all fellow teachers at Sequoia Middle deserve the award as it is an “incredible group” that includes Principal Hellena Postrk.

4.2 Recognition of Outgoing President – Linda Mayo

On behalf of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, Bylund read a list of accomplishments in the District during 2006, Linda Mayo’s term as Board President. McHenry presented Mayo with a gift of certification for her service.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT – None

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1 Student Representatives: None

6.2 Organizations: None

7. REPORTS/INFORMATION – None

8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Congratulated three Board members, Eberhart and Treece for their election. And wish everyone a happy holiday.

9. BUSINESS

9.1 Appointment of Coordinator, Student Services 6-8

Allen moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint April Bush as Coordinator, Student Services 6-8, assigned to Glenbrook Middle School, effective immediately.

9.2 Appointment of Coordinator(s), Student Services 6-8 and Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12

Treece moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Lynsie Shatswell Murillo as Coordinator, Student Services 6-8, effective immediately.

Eberhart moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Hermes Cervantes as Coordinator, Student Services 6-8, effective immediately.

Strange moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Marcie McDaniels as Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12, effective immediately.

These positions are among those created to provide services delineated in the Supplemental School Counseling Program legislation. They will be assigned to districtwide services for a few months before being given specific assignments.

9.3 2006-2007 First Interim Report

The purpose of an interim report is to make revenue and expenditure projections to the end of the fiscal year and to compare these projections to the budget adopted the previous June. Chief Financial Officer Gloria Gamblin reviewed the First Interim Report for the 2006-07 budget. Highlights:

1. Major REVENUE Changes/Projections 2006-07, since Revised Budget, August 2006

• Revenue Limit Sources:.................................................... slight increase of $14,754

• Federal Revenue (Reading First, Title II-CSR, ............... increased by $3,859,526
Title IIA-Teacher Quality, Title I Part A, etc.)

• State Revenue (High Priority Schools, ............................. increased by $2,545,100
TUPE, SAIT, CAHSEE, etc.)

• Local Revenue Sources (District-wide Donations............. increased by $488,493
and Site Donations)

2. Contributions from District budget to RESTRICTED Programs

• Special Education $25,278,985

• Transportation 3,977,624

• Routine Repair & Maintenance Account 8,115,541

• Other Programs Contributions 1,109,472

Total Contributions $38,481,622

3. Multi-Year Projections UNRESTRICTED budget, 2006-2009

Description	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Revenues and other Financing Sources	173,811,656	169,911,397	174,527,494
Expenditures and other Financing Uses	173,480,897	169,747,322	174,617,474
Net Increase/Decrease in Fund Balance	330,758	164,075	(89,980)
Beginning Balance	12,820,312	13,151,071	13,315,145
Ending Fund Balance*	13,151,071	13,315,145	13,225,165

4. Components of Projected UNRESTRICTED Fund Balance

• Revolving Cash/Stores $ 989,763

• Reserve for Economic Uncertainties 5,695,323

• FCMAT Recommendations/GASB 45 1,693,061

• Site/Dept Carryover 3,200,000

• Undesignated Reserves 1,572,924

Total Unrestricted Fund Balance $13,151,071

5. Notes

• Bargaining Units Settlement Agreements not negotiated at this time

• Projected increases in employee benefits

• Medical, 15%

• Dental, 5%

• Vision, 5%

Board comment In response to Eberhart, Gamblin said GASB 45 requires the District to come up with a plan for funding retiree benefits, beginning in 2007-08. The District is not yet required to set aside the money, but the state recommends it, so she has done so with $1.1 million in this year’s budget. Strange said he thought the District’s bond and credit ratings would be affected if the money were not yet set aside; Gamblin agreed. Allen and Mayo both commented that other public agencies are also subject to the disclosure required by GASB 45. Gamblin noted that the liability for funding retiree benefits is not new; but the disclosure is. In regard to credit ratings, Gamblin explained that the lower the rating, the higher the costs for issuing bonds. At present, Mt. Diablo has an excellent rating and a lot of “superb financial entities bid on our bonds.” Eberhart said the ratings “translate into our ability to take care of the public’s money as they invest in the school district. Anything we do to continue to maintain an excellent bond rating is crucial to our community and to our district as we move forward.”

Board action Eberhart moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the 2006-2007 First Interim Report as a “positive certification.”

9.4 Call for Nominations for California School Board’s Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly

Nominations for CSBA's Delegate Assembly will be accepted until January 5, 2007. Any CSBA member K-12 school district is eligible to nominate Board members within their geographic region or subregion. Each Board may nominate as many individuals as it chooses. All nominees must serve on a CSBA member board. Following a short discussion, Board members did not choose to offer a nomination.

9.5 Appointment to California School Board’s Association Delegate Assembly

Based on the District’s Average Daily Attendance (ADA), the Board is entitled to two representatives to CSBA’s Delegate Assembly. The delegates have two-year terms, with the positions expiring in alternate years. The position currently held by Richard Allen expires in 2007. CSBA has requested the name of the Board representative who will serve the term that expires March 31, 2009.

Treece moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Richard Allen to the two-year term on the CSBA Delegate Assembly that expires March 31, 2008.

9.6 Award of Bid 1441

Strange moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to award Bid 1441 in the amount of $6,382,400 to BRCO Constructors, Inc., to provide the modernization and new classrooms at Silverwood and Westwood elementary schools. Funding Source: Measure C

9.7 2006-2007 Single Plan for Student Achievement

Senate Bill 374 requires that, as a condition of receiving funding for specified categorical programs, each school that operates those programs must consolidate all plans required by them into one, to be known as the “Single Plan for Student Achievement.”

Board comment Treece said she enjoys looking at the single plans. She appreciates the work that goes into them, knowing they each contribute to a school district plan for student success. She liked seeing EduSoft being used more and more as a tool to drive instruction and the BEST program being incorporated as a structured way to look at school climate and student behavior. She would like more information on how schools involve parents in the education program and noted parent concerns about student safety. She expressed interest in discussing the value of pull-out programs and was pleased to see some schools considering extending the school day. She especially appreciated seeing survey results in the plan, especially those that included commentary. Mayo echoed Treece’s appreciation for the staff’s work on the plans and on Curriculum and Instruction staff’s support of the schools. She noted that the District’s improved test scores may be attributed to the use of the site plans.

Staff comment In response to a question from Treece, Wayne Miller, assistant director of Curriculum and Instruction, explained that Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) is a program to train teachers to incorporate English learners more into classroom instruction. It is the most popular professional development program for English learners. In regard to Treece’s questions about parent involvement, McHenry said parents participate in the annual Leadership Institute, on School Site Council, the annual Parent Conference, parent education classes at schools that have preschool programs and through the Adult Education program. He said efforts are made to communicate with parents, to make sure they are informed of their student’s progress and of activities at their child’s school and are given opportunities to develop activities such as staff appreciation day and to share in decision making. Riverview Principal Denise Rugani described the use of EduSoft at her school. In response to the idea of extending the school day, McHenry cautioned that it might make sense, but the costs and the logistics of doing so make it problematic. Vivian Boyd, director of Curriculum and Instruction, described school-specific and districtwide professional development activities.

Board action Allen moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Single Plan for Student Achievement for each District school site with the exception of Meadow Homes Elementary and Concord High, which are not yet completed.

9.8 Resolution 06/07-46 Approving the Sale of Land at the Former Oak Park Elementary School Site

Eberhart moved, Strange seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt Resolution 06/07-46, approving the sale of a two-acre parcel on the former Oak Park Elementary School site to Contra Costa County.

McHenry noted that the property in question is among those being considered for use as a 100-year flood detention basin in Pleasant Hill. The County’s decision to sell the property removes it from consideration. The District has communicated to the County Board of Supervisors that other MDUSD property is not suitable for a flood control facility. The MDUSD Board has also informed the County that it will not permit the construction of a flood basin on other District property. The resolution contains language to that effect. Mayo reported that in regard to this action, the Board directed the President to address the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors earlier today, reading a letter into that Board’s record of the MDUSD Board’s position on the flood detention basin issue.

9.9 Clarify Membership, Purpose, and Process of a Budget Advisory Committee

On November 28, the Board of Education approved the creation of a Budget Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is to advise the Superintendent on budget issues.

Staff report McHenry described the representations proposed. (He said the initial draft showed that bargaining unit members must live within the district, but that requirement has been removed at Board member request.) The membership proposed is the following:

representative	#	method of selection
District parents/Community	5	Each Board member selects one. Parents must live within the District boundaries and have children attending a District school or attended within the past two years. Text following Board action (below): Appointees must live within District boundaries.
Employee bargaining groups/associations	7	The president of each employee group selects one representative, who is a member of the bargaining group/association.
One representative from each major municipality in the District: Bay Point/Pittsburg Clayton Concord Martinez/Lafayette, Pacheco/Clyde Pleasant Hill Walnut Creek	6	Chamber of Commerce or business association selects one. The representative selected must be a member of the Chamber or association and live within the District.
One representative from each District committee: Community Advisory (CAC) English Language Learner Advisory (ELAC) Gifted and Talented Advisory (GATE) Measure A Oversight Measure C Oversight Superintendent’s Parent Advisory (PAC)	6	Chairperson of each committee or a vote of each committee selects one. The representative must live within the District.
Chief Financial Officer	1	Ex-officio; votes only in case of a tie.
Total	25

The Purpose of the Budget Advisory Committee is to:

• understand the budget development process

• discover how the budget is the reflection of the district’s educational programs

• articulate the components of the district’s budget to constituents

• provide input on budget enhancements and reductions

Suggested Time Lines for the Creation of a Budget Advisory Committee:

Nov 28, 2006 Board of Education approved creation of Budget Advisory Committee

Dec 12, 2006 Superintendent to return to the Board with detailed plan for membership, purpose and timeline.

Jan. 1-31, 2007 Staff implements the recruitment process for membership

Feb. 27, 2007 Board of Education approves the recommended representatives to the Budget Advisory Committee

Length of Service:

Committee members would serve three (3) years. After three (3) years, six (6) members of the committee would rotate off. The process for selection of new members would remain the same.

Board comment Issues raised include: how recently a parent’s child was (or will be) a District student, length of service on the committee, and the relation between a Board appointee and the Board member who made the appointment.

Board action Strange moved, Treece seconded, and the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the proposed criteria for the Budget Advisory Committee with the following amendments:

Amendments: In regard to District parents/Community—Allen moved, Treece seconded, and Board voted 5-0-0 to remove “and have children attending a District school or attended within the past two years” after the text, “Parents must live within the District boundaries.” Strange moved, Eberhart seconded, and the Board voted 4-1-0 (Mayo, no) to change the word “Parents” to “Appointees.” The Method of Selection will read: “Each Board member selects one. Appointees must live within District boundaries.”

Public comment Mayo reported that two cards requesting Public Comment were submitted, but not until after the Board had begun its discussion and a motion was on the floor. Consequently, the time for Public Comment had passed.

9.10 Revision to Board Policy 6174 – Education for English Learners

Staff have recommended changes in the District criteria for reclassification of English learners. Presented as information only at this time, this item will be returned for action at a subsequent meeting.

9.11 Adoption of Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko for the 6^th Grade Extended Core Literature List

A site literacy committee from Sequoia Middle School worked with a curriculum specialist to read and evaluate Al Capone Does My Shirts and recommend it for adoption for the 6^th grade Extended Literature list. Presented as information only at this time, this item will be returned for action at a subsequent meeting.

9.12 Job Description – Special Education Transportation Assistant

The proposed job description for Special Education Transportation Assistant, which will be a CSEA position at Range 416, Step 3, was presented as information only at this time. The item will be returned for action at a subsequent meeting.

10. BOARD REPORTS

Strange reported that he enjoyed the Northgate Little Theater opening and was impressed with the facility. He is happy that the District has this asset. With other Board members he went to the annual CSBA Conference, his first, and found it informative. He also attended a performance by the Ygnacio Valley High Choir, which was “absolutely beautiful.”

Eberhart said he and Allen attended the CSBA Delegate Assembly meeting before the annual CSBA conference, and he enjoyed participating in helping to set the association’s agenda for the year. He thanked the Board for electing him president and said his goal is to do more outreach to local officials and the business community, as happened this morning when McHenry presented a report on the school district to the Concord Chamber of Commerce. He also hopes employee contract negotiations, which will begin soon, will go smoothly. He invited fellow Board members to let him know their preference for a Board committee assignment.

Treece said the CSBA conference was “exciting,” with many topics to explore. One workshop of particular importance dealt with Stanford University studies on the “adequacy” of education in the state. The four leadership groups that sponsored the studies will be meeting with community groups throughout the state over the next few months. They will be looking at what it really costs to educate all children. A workshop on integrating technology into the classroom was “dynamic.” There are models that District staff can look at. She thanked McHenry for the presentation he made to the Concord Chamber earlier today. The leaders of Contra Costa Community College and Cal State East Bay also presented reports, providing for an overall conversation about the State of Education in the local area.

Allen praised Treece for organizing the Chamber event today. He said the Chamber’s Ethics Day, held recently, was “the best ever.” Congressman George Miller was the keynote speaker, and many students attended. He thanked Joanne Durkee, director of adult, continuing, and career education, and Treece for their involvement in Ethics Day. This afternoon he attended the first meeting of the citizens’ committee for the planning of the Concord Naval Weapons Station property. He congratulated Eberhart and Treece on their election and thanked Mayo for her “excellent job of leadership.” He wished all a happy and safe holiday season.

Mayo praised the Adult Education program for the “excellent brochure” of class schedules that arrived in mailboxes this week. She is proud of the program’s offerings. She announced that Bob Johnson, golf instructor at Northgate, received a Spring Honor Coach award from the California State Athletic Directors Association, North Coast Section. She also announced that the Pleasant Hill Education Commission is holding an Education Summit on Saturday, January 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. She is looking forward to working with District staff in regard to the Quality Education Investment Act, which allocates Prop 98 refund money to for schools in deciles 1 and 2. She has heard that there is not enough funding for all eligible schools. She thanked everyone for their support this past year and congratulated Eberhart and Treece on their election. She gave best wishes to everyone for a joyous time with their families.

11. ADJOURNMENT Mayo adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.

Gary McHenry, Secretary