Pacific Grove Unified School District
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PACIFIC GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Debi Page, President
Beth Shammas, Clerk
Jessie Bray
Anne Hall
Rich Schramm

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

DATE: Thursday, September 19, 2002
TIME: 6:30 pm Closed Session
7:00 pm Open Session
PLACE: Pacific Grove High School [map]
615 Sunset Drive
Pacific Grove CA 93950

The Board of Education welcomes you to its meetings, which are regularly scheduled for the first and third Thursdays of the month. Regular Board Meetings shall be adjourned by 10:00 pm, unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Board. This meeting may be extended no more than once and may be adjourned to a later date. Individuals who require special accommodation, including but not limited to an American sign language interpreter, accessible seating or documentation in accessible formats, should contact the Superintendent at least two days before the meeting date.

A G E N D A
*Indicates materials furnished to Board Members
I. OPENING BUSINESS

A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Identify Closed Session Topics
The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session to consider matters appropriate for Closed Session accordance with Government Code sections 3549.1, 54956.7 through 54957.5, and Education Code section 35146.

a. Negotiation Update – PGTA and CSEA Confidential and Classified
Conference with Labor Negotiators Patrick Perry and Robin Blakley
b. Liability Claim #030300

D. Public Comment On Closed Session Items
E. Adjourn to Closed Session

II. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Report Action Taken in Closed session

III. COMMUNICATIONS

A. Written Communication
B. Board Member Comment
C. Superintendent Report
IV. INDIVIDUALS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Public comment on any item of interest to the public that is within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard. The Board may limit comments to no more than three (3) minutes for each agenda or non-agenda item; a total time for public input on each item is 20 minutes, pursuant to Board Policy 9323. Public comment will also be allowed on each specific action item prior to board action thereon.

V. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and or may have been discussed at a previous board meeting. There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and or removed from the Consent Agenda. Each item on the Consent Agenda approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.

A. Minutes of September 5, 2002 Meeting
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) approval of presented minutes

*B. Approval of Proposed Participation in 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Services Provided by
Tax Deferred Services Inc.
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
of the participation in the 457 Plan utilizing the services of Tax Deferred Services Inc. as
proposed.

C. Declaration of School Bus #2 as Surplus Property
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board declare
old Bus #2 surplus property and authorize the Administration to proceed with the disposal of
the vehicle in accordance with Board policy 3270 and related Education Code provisions
using the offer of MPUSD to arrange for the disposal in return for retrieval of parts.

*D. Approval for Contract for Services – Peninsula Sports Management Group – Middle Sports
Officiating
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
the contract as proposed.

*E. Approve Contract with Family Service Agency for Middle School Counseling
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends approval of the contract
with the Family Service Agency of Monterey Peninsula for additional Middle School
counseling and funding as proposed.

*F. Approve Continuation of Counseling Services at Community High School
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) The Administration recommends that this program be
continued at the present funding level.

*G. Chartwell Contract Proposal
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
The proposed Chartwell contract, the receipt of funding, the reallocation of the duties to the Title I
positions and the reinstallation of the 2.5 hours of instructional time and the 16 hours of aide
time at the kindergarten level as temporary positions subject to funding availability.

*H. Request for Waiver of Fees by Pacific Grove High School Music Boosters for Band Festival
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board waive the
charging of this expense for the current year, but requests that in the development of the
budget for next year’s Band Festival consideration be given to include charges within entrance
fees to offset at least a portion of this expense to the District so a full waiver will not be
necessary in the future.

*I. Purchase Use of The Pulliam Group IDMS Data Management System 2002-05 and Employ
Consultant
Recommendation: (Nina Russo) The administration recommends purchase of site license
for the use of IDMS data management system for 2002-2005 and the employment of a Pulliam
consultant.

*J. Certificated Assignment Order No. 4
Recommendation: (Cynthia Saxon) The administration recommends adoption of Recommendation: (Cynthia Saxon) The administration recommends adoption of
Certificated Assignment Order # 4.

*K. Classified Assignment Order No.4
Recommendation: (Cynthia Saxon) The administration recommends adoption of
Classified Assignment Order #4. Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) approval of presented minutes

VI. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION

*A. Sub Committee Reports:
Community Human Services (Kraus)
City/District (Page/Hall)
Negotiations (Bray/Shammas)
ROP (Schramm/Shammas)

B. FCMAT Special Education Management Study
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) None at this time.

C. Approval of Revised District Technology Coordinator – Duties and Funding
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
the proposed revision of duties and funding of the Technology Coordinator as proposed at
the October 3, 2002 Board meeting.

VII. PUBLIC HEARING

*A. Approval of CSEA Contract for 2002-2005
The Board of Education will hear comments from the audience regarding approval of CSEA Contract
for 2002-2005.

VIII. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

*A. Enrollment Report
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that we continue with the
current class configurations and numbers at this time while other options are explored. If this
exploration finds that an option is preferred by the time of the Board meeting then this will be recommended.

*B. Approval of CSEA Contract Proposal for 2002/2005
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
the 2002/2005 CSEA contract as proposed.

C. David Avenue Tenant Lease Modification
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
the proposed revision to the rent increase schedule on the basis that changes in economic
conditions have made the current schedule more aggressive than income projections can
currently justify.

D. 2002/2003 General Fund Budget Revision #1
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) Report to be provided at meeting.

*E. Second Reading Board Policy Review 7131, 7140, 7150, 7210, 7211, 7214, 3250, 3260, 3290,
3312, 3460, 3515.5, 3516.5, 3541.1, 3550, 3553, 3554 and 3580
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Administration recommends that the Board adopt policies
and issue regulations 7131, 7140, 7150, 7210, 7211 and 7214, 3250, 3260, 3290, 3312, 3460,
3515.5, 3516.5, 3541.1, 3550, 3553, 3554 and 3580.

*F. Second Reading Board Policy Review 9110
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Administration recommends the Board adopt revised policy
9110.

*G. Resolution No. 699, Resolution to Teach
Recommendation: (Cynthia Saxon) The Administration recommends Board approval of
resolution No. 699.

H. Board Calendar/Future Meetings Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) The Board of Education review its current meeting locations
and times and supply the administration with appropriate direction.

I. Future Agenda Items
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) The Administration recommends that the Board review each
request for a future agenda item form and that direction be supplied to the Administration with
regards to placement of the agenda item on upcoming board agendas.

IX. PENDING ITEMS

FCMAT Maintenance, Grounds and Custodial Services Report to the Board, pending

Facility Task Group Report
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry)

Mileage Reimbursement
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry)

Job Description – Mentor
Recommendation: (Cynthia Saxon)

X. ADJOURNMENT
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