Pacific Grove Unified School District
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PACIFIC GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Rich Schramm, President
Mark Cameron, Clerk
Mike Niccum
Jessie Bray
Beth Shammas
Creston Whiting-Casey, Student Rep

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

DATE: Thursday, June 16, 2005
TIME: 6:00 p.m. Closed Session
7:30 p.m. Open Session

PLACE: Pacific Grove High School [map]
615 Sunset Avenue
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. Adoption of Agenda

D. Identify Closed Session Topics
The Board of Education will meet in Closed Session to consider matters appropriate for Closed Session in accordance with Education and Government Code.

a. Superintendent Evaluation
b. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding PGTA and CSEA negotiations
c. Adult School compensation

E. Public comment on Closed Session items

F. Adjourn to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION

III. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

Report action taken in closed session

a. Superintendent Evaluation
b. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding PGTA and CSEA negotiations
c. Adult School compensation

B. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. COMMUNICATIONS

A. Written Communication

B. Board Member Comments

C. Superintendent Report

V. 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. This meeting of the Board of Education is a business meeting of the Board, conducted in public. Please note that the Brown Act limits the Board’s ability to respond to public comment. The Board may choose to direct items to the Administration for action or place an item on a future agenda.

VI. PRESENTATION

Honoring District Retirees
Cynthia Saxon

VII 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.
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A. Minutes of May 6, 2005 Board of Education Regular Meeting
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Approval of minutes as presented.

B. Donations
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The District Administration recommends that the Board approve
acceptance of the above-referenced donations.

C. Certificated Assignment Order #15
Recommendation: (Cynthia Saxon) The administration recommends adoption of Certificated
Assignment Order #15.

D. Classified Assignment Order #15
Recommendation: (Cynthia Saxon) The administration recommends adoption of Classified
Order #15.

E. Reclassification Request, 2005/06
Recommendation: (Cynthia Saxon) The administration recommends that the Board approve the
reclassification of the two classified positions at Parents Place in the Adult School.

F. Award of Consultant Contract (Abatement oversight)High School Flooring Project
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board award the
consultant contract to M3 Environmental Consulting Services as proposed.

G. Approval of High School Window Replacement Project Bid Award
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) On June 14, 2005 a bid opening will be held for the Window Replacement project. Information will be provided to the Board at the June 16, 2005 meeting.

H. Acceptance of Quarterly Treasury Reports
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board accept the
report as submitted by the County Treasurer.

I. Approval of Contract with Visiting Nurse Association for Vision and Scoliosis Screening
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board approve the
contract for Vision and Scoliosis Testing and Training Services with VNA as proposed.

J. Technology Coordinator Hourly Pay Rate Increase
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board approve the
compensation adjustment as proposed.

K. Approval of 2005/06 MCOE Instructional Resources and Technology Services Contract
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The administration recommends that the Board approve the
comprehensive Instructional Resources and Technology Services contract.

L. 2005/06 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Programs (Part I)
Recommendation: (Linda Williams) The Administration recommends approval of the 2005-06 Consolidated Application, Part I. (Application available at District Office)

M. English Language Acquisition Program Application for Funding, Fiscal 2005/06
Recommendation: (Linda Williams) The Administration recommends approval of the English
Language Acquisition Program application.

N. Approval of Contract for Services from Balance4Kids to Provide Inclusion Aides
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the 2005-2006
contract with Balance4Kids.

O. Approval of Contract for Speech and Language Services for Summer School from Amy Walter
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the June 2005 contract with Amy Walter.

P. Approval of Contract for Speech and Language Services for Summer School from Amy Walter
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the July/August 2005 contract with Amy Walter.

Q. Approval of Contract for Speech and Language Services for 2005-06 School Year from Amy Walter
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the 2005-2006 contract with Amy Walter.

R. Approval of Contract for Services from the Easter Seals Society
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the 2005-2006
contract with the Easter Seals Society.

S. Approval of Contract for Services from Tucci Learning Solutions
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the 2005-2006
contract with Tucci Learning Solutions.

T. Approval of Contract for Services from Advance Kids
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the 2005-2006 contract with Advance Kids.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING

Adoption of 2005/06 Budget

IX. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION

A. Sub Committee Reports
Community Human Services (Schramm/Shammas)
City/District (Bray/Niccum)
Negotiations (Bray/Shammas)
ROP (Cameron/Schramm)
Library (Cameron/Bray)
Food Services (Shammas/Schramm)

B. Revision to Substitute Teacher Compensation Rate
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board not approve of an increase in substitute teacher compensation rate at this time but rather place the request on the “budget request” list for consideration if additional funding should become available.

C. K-5 Instructional Minutes
Recommendation: (Linda Williams) None at this time.

D. Food Services Report Update
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley)

E. City/District Meeting Preparation
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) There is no recommendation at this time. The item is being presented for discussion.

X. ACTION/DISCUSSION

A Human Resources Office Proposal
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a new Classified management position, titled Coordinator of Human Resources, the new job description, the revised management salary schedule along with funding up to $14,800 to allow the new position to start prior to the retirement of the current coordinator and facilitate a smooth transition.

B. Adoption of 2005/06 Budget
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board adopt the 2005/06 budget as presented and defer creating any additional financial commitments until information can be provided concerning the validity of the local property tax projections and State budgetary impacts.

C. Grading Students with Disabilities, Policy and Regulation #5121.2, Second Reading
Recommendation: (Cynthia Gallo) It is recommended that the Board adopt this policy and regulation.

D. Approval of New Board Policy and Regulation 5146 - Electronic Signaling Devices, Second Reading
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Administration recommends the Board of Education review the draft policy and regulation and offer suggestions where appropriate.

E. Board Calendar/Future Meetings
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) The Board review and possibly modify meeting dates on the attached calendar and determine, given information from the Administration, whether additional Board dates or modifications to the year long calendar need to be established.

F. 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 regard to placement of the agenda item on upcoming Board agendas.

XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Sept. 1
ELL Master Plan

TBA
Elementary grade level reconfiguration
Update on High School WASC (ESLRs)
High School Counseling Program
Wellness Policy, SB2507
High School Graduation Requirements
(New) Board Policy 5127 – Graduation Ceremonies and Activities, First Reading
Revision of Regulation #6143 – K-5 Course of Study
Board Policy 4033, Eighth Reading

XII. ADJOURNMENT
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