Pacific Grove Unified School District
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PACIFIC GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Beth Shammas, President
Jessie Bray, Clerk
Richard Schramm
Mike Niccum
Creston Whiting-Casey, Student Rep
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
DATE: Thursday, March 16, 2006
TIME: 6:00 p.m. Closed Session
7:00 p.m. Open Session
PLACE: Robert Down Elementary School Auditorium [map]
485 Pine 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
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/Assistant Superintendent Goals (TPO Report)
b. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding Confidential employees and Administrative Staff.
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/Assistant Superintendent Goals (TPO Report)
b. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding Confidential employees and Administrative Staff.
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
Linda Williams et al
SIP Update, 2005–06
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.
A. Minutes of January 26, 2006 Board of Education Regular Meeting
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Approval of minutes as presented.
B. Minutes of February 2, 2006 Board of Education Regular Meeting
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Approval of minutes as presented.
C. Minutes of February 16, 2006 Board of Education Regular Meeting
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Approval of minutes as presented.
D. Minutes of March 2, 2006 Board of Education Regular Meeting
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Approval of minutes as presented.
E. TPO Human Resources, Additional Services
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) The Board of Education increase funding by $7,000 for
TPO Human Resources Contract for Services and approve the allocation of $7,000 to pay
for the services.
F. Warrant Schedule No. 450
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) As Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, I certify
that I have reviewed the attached warrants for consistency with the District’s budget, and purchasing
and accounting practices and therefore, recommend Board approval.
G. Revolving Cash Report No. 7
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) As Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, I have
reviewed the Revolving Cash payments for consistency with District budget policy and accounting
practices and certify their consistency and recommend approval of the payments by the Board.
H. Cash Receipts Report No. 7
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) As Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, I have
reviewed the receipt and deposit of the identified Cash Receipts for consistency with District
policies and procedures and certify that the actions have been appropriately conducted. I recommend Board approval of the Cash Receipts.
I. Approval of Contract for Writing Program Services – Scott Purdy
Recommendation: (Charlene Biagi) The administration recommends that the Board approve the contract and funding as proposed.
J. Approval of the ROP Program Joint Powers Agreement for 2006-2007
Recommendation (Robin Blakley). The Administration recommends that the Board authorize
the execution of the ROP Joint Powers Agreement for 2006/2007.
K. Certificated Assignment Order #12
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends adoption of
Certificated Assignment Order #12.
L. Classified Assignment Order #12
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends adoption of
Classified Assignment Order #12.
M Approval of Contract for Services from Balance 4 Kids to Provide Inclusion Aides
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the
additional funds and the contract for additional services from Balance4Kids.
N. Approval of Contract for Services from Tucci Learning Solutions
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the
contract with Tucci Learning Solutions for additional funds.
O. Contract for Consultation with Central Coast Language and Learning Center
Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the
2005-2006 contract with Jennifer D’Attilio.
P. Resolution of Petitioner’s Request, Student #99689
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) It is recommended that the district agree to pay the $1,000.00
to the parents of student #99689.
VIII. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
A. Sub Committee Reports
Community Human Services (Perry)
City/District (Bray/Niccum)
Negotiations (Bray/Phillips/Shammas)
ROP (Schramm/Perry)
Wellness Committee (Shammas/Phillips)
B. 2006/07 Budget Revenue, Expenditure Projections and Budget Assumptions
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The District Administration recommends that the Board
discuss the budget assumptions and provide suggestions for modification as appropriate – then
direct Administration to prepare a revised budget for further review and adoption at the June 15, 2006 Board meeting, in accordance with the adopted calendar.
C. Wellness Policy and Regulations 5030 – First Reading
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry and Beth Shammas) There are no recommendations at this time. This item is presented for a first reading to secure Board input.
IX. ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Approval of PGTA Contract Proposal for 2005–06
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Administration recommends that the Board of Education
approve the attached agreement.
B. Monterey Bay Charter School Petition Resolution #775
Recommendation: (Patrick Perry, Robin Blakley) Administration recommends that the Board
adopt Resolution #775, denying the petition of the Monterey Bay Charter School as it relates to
the factual information contained in the associated report.
C. 2006/2007 School Calendar
Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
the 2006/07 calendar with the understanding that the calendar will be revised to incorporate the
183rd teacher workday/Staff Development day in a subsequent Board action.
D. High School Open Campus Proposal
Recommendation: (Stan Dodd and ASB Leadership) High School Administration presents this
proposal for the Board’s consideration.
E. Addendum of Board Regulation 5020 – Second Reading
Recommendation: (Charlene Biagi) Administration requests approval to amend addendum.
F. Pacific Grove Unified School District Library Improvement Plan, 2005–2006
Recommendation: (Carolyn Hawes) This is the 2005–06 District Library Improvement plan
to be approved by the board with the funding requests to be considered by the board for the
2006/07 school year.
G. 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.
H. 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.
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Safety Plan Allocation
Staffing and Enrollment Projections, 2006–07
Format of Board items
Approval to Create Utility/Driver Position
State Preschool Initiative
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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