Pacific Grove Unified School District
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or call the District Office at 831-646-6510.
Any writings or documents that are public records and are provided to a majority of the Governing Board regarding an open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the District Office located at 435 Hillcrest Avenue, Pacific Grove during normal business hours.
PACIFIC GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Trustees
John Thibeau, President
Tony Sollecito, Clerk
Bill Phillips
Mike Niccum
Debbie Crandell
Claire D’Angelo, Student Rep
DATE: Thursday, May 3, 2012
TIME: 6:00 p.m. Closed Session
7:00 p.m. Open Session
LOCATION: Pacific Grove Unified School District Office
435 Hillcrest 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.
Any writings or documents that are public records and are provided to a majority of the Governing Board regarding an open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the District Office located at 435 Hillcrest Avenue, Pacific Grove during normal business hours.
AGENDA AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
I. OPENING BUSINESS
A. Call to Order __________
B. Roll Call
C. Adopt Agenda Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _____
II. CLOSED SESSION
A. 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.
1. Negotiations - Collective Bargaining Session preparation with the PGTA for 2011/12
[Gov’t Code Section 3549.1 (d)] Executive session between the public school employer
and its designated representative, Dr. Ralph G. Porras, for the purpose of giving direction
and updates regarding negotiations.
2. Negotiations - Collective Bargaining Session preparation with the CSEA for 2011/12.
[Gov’t Code Section 3549.1 (d)] Executive session between the public school employer
and its designated representatives, Dr. Ralph G. Porras and Billie Mankey, for the purpose
of giving direction and updates regarding negotiations.
3. Admin meet and confer planning
4. Consultation with legal counsel regarding pending litigation cases OAH #2012030540 and #2012040179
5. Begin Superintendent’s Evaluation
B. Public comment on Closed Session items
C. Adjourn to Closed Session __________
III. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION __________
A. Report action taken in Closed Session
1. Negotiations - Collective Bargaining Session, PGTA
2. Negotiations - Collective Bargaining Session, CSEA
3. Admin meet and confer planning
4. Consultation with legal counsel regarding pending litigation cases OAH #2012030540 and #2012040179
5. Begin Superintendent’s Evaluation
B. Pledge of Allegiance Led by _______________________________
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. 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 April 19, 2012 Regular Board Meeting
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) Approval of minutes as presented.
B. Certificated Assignment Order #14
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends adoption of
Certificated Assignment Order #14.
C. Classified Assignment Order #14
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends adoption of
Classified Assignment Order #1.
D. Warrant Schedules No. 523
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) 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.
E. Revolving Cash Report No. 8
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) 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.
F. Cash Receipts Report No. 8
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) 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.
G. Out of State/Overnight
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
the request as presented.
H. Acceptance of Donations
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The District Administration recommends that
the Board approve acceptance of the donations.
I. Brandman University Teacher Internship Program
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends the approval of partnering
with Brandman University in their Single Subject, Multiple Subject, and Education Specialist
Internship Program.
J. Assessment Data Management System
Recommendation: (Ani Silva, Bruce Cates) The administration recommends adoption of
Iluminate as PGUSD’s assessment data management system.
K. Contract for Services With Earth Systems Pacific
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The District Administration recommends approval of this
contract with Earth Systems Pacific for geotechnical engineering services for the Pacific
Grove High School pool.
L. Contract for Services with REI and Associates
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The District Administration recommends approval of this
contract with REI and Associates – Construction Inspection.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: Move: __________ Second: __________ Vote: _______
VII. ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Parcel Tax Continuation Discussion
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The administration recommends that the Board review the
options presented by advisor, Dale Scott, and determine whether to proceed with placing a
Parcel Tax initiative before the voters at the November 2012 election.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
B. Robert H. Down Elementary 2012-13 School Single Plan for School Achievement
Recommendation: (Linda Williams)Approval of the 2013-13 Robert H. Down Single Plan
for School Achievement (SPSA) and related budget items. [The complete Plan is in “Attachments
to the Board Packet.”]
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
C. PGMS Single School Plan for 2012-2013
Recommendation: (Buck Roggeman) The Middle School Site Council recommends approval
of Single School Plan for 2012-2013. [The complete Plan is in “Attachments to the Board Packet.”]
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
D. Resolution No. 909 Proclaiming California Day of the Teacher
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The Administration recommends the Board adopt Resolution
No. 909 proclaiming May 9, 2012 “California Day of the Teacher.”
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Roll Call Vote: ___________
Phillips ___ Thibeau ___ Niccum ___ Crandell ___ Sollecito ___
E. Contract Increase with Tucci Learning Solutions
Recommendation: (Cynthia Gallo) It is recommended that the Board approve revising the
master contract in the amount of $30,000.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
F. Administrative Specialist - Curriculum and Special Projects Job Description and Administrative
Specialist – Special Education and Student Services Job Description
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The Administration recommends approval of the new job descriptions for Administrative Specialist - Curriculum and Special Projects and Administrative Specialist – Special Education and Student Services.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
G. 2011-12 Budget Revision #5
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The District Administration recommends approval of the
proposed budget revisions.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
H. Budget Reduction List
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The District Administration recommends that the Board
review the attached list of possible Budget Reductions for 2012-13 school year and
provide direction.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
I. Board Calendar/Future Meetings
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) 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 need to be established.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
VIII. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
A. Possible Consolidation of Pacific Grove and Carmel Adult Schools
Recommendation: (Craig Beller)The Board of Trustees receives this information and gives
direction to administration to continue exploratory discussions with the Carmel Unified School District to determine the feasibility of consolidating PG and Carmel Adult schools.
Board Direction:
B. Report to the Board on Property Tax Revenue for 2011-12
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The District Administration recommends that the Board
review the attached information regarding year-to-date receipts of property Tax Revenue.
Board Direction:
C. Review of Preliminary Budget for 2012-13
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The District Administration recommends that the Board review and discuss the preliminary budget and provide suggestions for possible modifications.
Board Direction:
D. Future Agenda Items
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) The Board review each request for a future agenda
item and direct Administration to placement of the agenda item on an upcoming Board agenda.
Board Direction:
May 17
Eagle scout project
Public hearing and action to place Parcel Tax on November 2012 ballot
School safety bi-annual report
Transitional Kindergarten
Update on incomplete work orders
Board Direction:
IX. ADJOURN _____________
Next regular meeting: May 17, 2012 – District Office - Jessie Bray Board Room
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