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

Bill Phillips

Tim O’Halloran, Student Rep

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

DATE: Thursday, June 15, 2006

TIME: 6:30 p.m. Closed Session

7:00 p.m. Open Session

PLACE: Pacific Grove High School [map]

615 Sunset Avenue

Pacific Grove CA 93950

[Please note that a Special Board meeting has been tentatively scheduled for June 22, 2006 (at the District Office – 435 Hillcrest Avenue). The Board may decide to continue some of the items to a Board meeting on June 22nd. Current agenda topics for the 6/22 meeting are Superintendent’s Evaluation and Management Team Compensation.]

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. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding Management Team Compensation 

b. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding PGTA and CSEA, 2006–07

c. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding Confidential employees 

d. Superintendent Evaluation / Compensation 2005–06

e. Assistant Superintendent Contract and Compensation

f. Superintendent Contract 

g. Matter regarding Student #99689

E. Public comment on Closed Session items

F. Adjourn to Closed Session

II. CLOSED SESSION

III. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

A. Report action taken in Closed Session

a. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding Management Team Compensation

b. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding PGTA and CSEA, 2006–07 

c. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding Confidential employees 

d. Superintendent Evaluation / Compensation 2005–06

e. Assistant Superintendent Contract and Compensation 

f. Superintendent Contract 

g. Matter regarding Student #99689

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

Acknowledgment of Retirees

VII. PUBLIC HEARING

Adoption of 2006–07 Budget

VIII. 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 June 1, 2006 Board of Education Regular Meeting

Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Approval of minutes as presented. 

B. Certificated Assignment Order #18

Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends adoption of

Certificated Assignment Order #18. 

C. Classified Assignment Order #18

Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends adoption of

Classified Assignment Order #18. 

D. Acceptance of Donations

Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The District Administration recommends that the

Board approve acceptance of the below referenced donations. 

E. Adoption of High School Chemistry Textbook

Recommendation: (Charlene Biagi) Administration recommends approving the adoption of Chemistry in the Community for use at Pacific Grove High School. 

F. Adoption of High School Physics Textbook

Recommendation: (Charlene Biagi)Administration recommends approving the adoption of Conceptual Physics textbook, tenth edition, for Pacific Grove High School.

G. Adoption of High School Marine Science Textbook

Recommendation: (Charlene Biagi)Administration recommends approving the adoption of

Life on an Ocean Planet, Marine Science textbook.

H. 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. 

I. Approval of 2006–07 Contract – 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. 

J. Approval of 2006–07 Contract – MCOE Internet Access Agreement

Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board approve the MCOE Internet Access Agreement allowing the school sites to continue with the current internet service system. 

K. Authorized Execution of Mandated Claim Service Contract with Centration

Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The administration recommends that the Board authorize the execution of the contract with The Centration Company for preparing claims as proposed below 

L. Approval of Transportation Cost Reimbursement

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) The Board approve reimbursement of transportation costs to a family with a special education child

M. Approval of School Nutrition Director Job Description

Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The Administration recommends that the Board approve of the creation of the School Nutrition Director position at the classified management range of $58,000-$73,000 beginning August 2006. 

N. Temporary Increase in Hours for Personnel Assistant

Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends approval of the temporary increase in Personnel Assistant hours not to exceed 200 hours from July 5, 2006 through August 4th, 2006 only. 

O. 2006-2007 Consolidated Application for Funding

Recommendation: (Charlene Biagi) The Administration recommends approval of the 2006-2007 Consolidated Application, Part I. 

P. Approval of Perkins Grant Application (06-07, CDE 100)

Recommendation: (Stan Dodd, Fred Rubin) That the Board of Education approve the Perkins Grant Application for the 2006-07 school year 

Q. Approval of Contract with Community Human Services Agency for Community High School,

Pacific Grove High School and Pacific Grove Middle School

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) The Administration recommends approval of the contract

with the Community Human Services Agency in order to provide therapy for students in need

of these services.

R. Approval of Changes to Student/Parent Handbook for 2006-07

Recommendation: (Stan Dodd, Todd Buller) The High School recommends approval of changes to the Student/Parent Handbook for 2006-2007 school year. 

S. After School Enrichment Program for 2006–07 School Year

Recommendation: (Charlene Biagi) Administration recommends approval of the expanded curriculum, contract and budget for Pacific Grove Unified School District’s After School

Enrichment Program. 

T. Revision to Regulation 5146 – Electronic Signaling Devices

Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) Board approve revision to Regulation 5146.

U. Approval of Resolution #784–Certifying Bond Election Results and Resolution #785–Declaring

Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Bond Proceeds

Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board adopt Resolutions #784 and #785 as proposed by legal counsel.

IX. 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. Measure D Timeline

Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Board should discuss and comment on the proposed

timeline and provide direction as appropriate to the Administration.

C. Wellness Policy and Regulation 5030 – Third Reading

Recommendation: (Patrick Perry, Beth Shammas) There are no recommendations at this time.

This item is presented for a third reading to secure Board input.

X. ACTION/DISCUSSION 

A. Adoption of 2006/07 Budget

Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Administration recommends that the Board adopt the 2006/07 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. 

B. Robert H. Down Elementary School Single Plan for School Achievement

Recommendation: (Linda Williams) Approval of the Robert H Down Single Plan for School Achievement (SPSA) and related budget items. 

C. Forest Grove Elementary School Single Plan for School Achievement

Recommendation: (Joe Bennett) Approve Forest Grove Single Plan for School Achievement

(SPSA) and related budget items.

D. Approval of 2006–07 PGMS SIP and Related Budget

Recommendation: (Matt Bell) The administration recommends that the Board approve SIP

plans and related budget as proposed. 

E. Pacific Grove High School School Improvement Plan (SIP) 2006

Recommendation: (Stan Dodd) The Board approve the Pacific Grove High School’s School Site Improvement Plan.

F. Citizens’ Oversight Committee Measure D

Recommendation: (Robin Blakley) The Board should review the list of citizens expressing interest and appoint a Citizens’ Oversight Committee as required by the Education Code.

G. Approval of Superintendent’s Contract Amendments and Compensation Adjustment 2005–06

Recommendation: (Beth Shammas) The Board of Education approve the Superintendent’s contract amendments and compensation adjustment for the 2005–06 school year as proposed.

H. Approval of Assistant Superintendent Contract Amendment and Compensation

Adjustment, 2005–06

Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) The Board of Education approve the Assistant Superintendent’s contract amendments and compensation adjustment for the 2005–06 school year as proposed.

I. Approval of CSEA Compensation Adjustment–Instructional Assistant I and Food

Service Worker I

Recommendation: (Patrick Perry) The Board of Education approve compensation adjustment, retroactive to July 1, 2005 for Instructional Assistant I and Food Service Worker I 

J. Special Education Contracts, 2006–07

1. Contract for Beverly J. Kerr, Speech Language Pathologist for June 2006

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve

the summer 2006 contract with Beverly Kerr.

2. Contract for Beverly J. Kerr, Speech Language Pathologist for July, August 2006

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve

the summer 2006 contract with Beverly Kerr.

3. Approval of Contract for Services from Tucci Learning Solutions

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve

the 2006-2007 contract with Tucci Learning Solutions. 

4. Approval of Contract for Services from the Easter Seals Society

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo)Administration recommends that the Board approve

the 2006-2007 contract with the Easter Seals Society. 

5. Contract for Services with Central Coast Language and Learning Center

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the execution of a contract for services with Central Coast Language and Learning Center for

up to 5 students for the 2006-2007 school year. 

6. Approval of Contract for Services from Advance Kids

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve

the 2006-2007 contract with Advance Kids. 

7. Approval of Contract for Services from Elizabeth Hardcastle, OT

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the

2006-2007 contract with Elizabeth Hardcastle, OT, for occupational therapy services.

8. Approval of Contract for Services from Lisa deFaria, LCSW, Floortime Program for Autistic

Students

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve the

2006-2007 contract with Lisa deFaria, LCSW, for Floortime services. 

9. Approval of Contract for Services from Balance4Kids to Provide Inclusion Aides

Recommendation: (Cindy Gallo) Administration recommends that the Board approve

the 2006-2007 contract with Balance4Kids. 

L. 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. 

M. 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

Instructional Minutes

Retirement Benefits

Board Self–Evaluation

SIP Instructional Assistants

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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