Pacific Grove Unified School District
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or call the District Office at 831-646-6510.
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PACIFIC GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Trustees
Mike Niccum, President
John Thibeau, Clerk
Bill Phillips
Tony Sollecito
Joanne Vanderhorst
Claire D’Angelo, Student Rep
DATE: Thursday, November 10, 2011
TIME: 6:00 p.m. Closed Session
7:00 p.m. Open Session
LOCATION: PGUSD 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 with the Pacific Grove Teachers Association (PGTA) for 2010/11 and 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 with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for 2010/11 and 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. Management Meet and Confer
4. Confidential Employees Meet and Confer
5. Adult School Employees Meet and Confer
6. Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
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. Management Meet and Confer
4. Confidential Employees Meet and Confer
5. Adult School Employees Meet and Confer
6. Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
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 October 6, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) Approval of minutes as presented.
B. Minutes of October 20, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) Approval of minutes as presented.
C. Minutes of October 31, 2011 Special Board Meeting
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) Approval of minutes as presented.
D. Certificated Assignment Order #6
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends adoption of
Certificated Assignment Order #6.
E. Classified Assignment Order #7
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends adoption of
Classified Assignment Order #7.
F. Acceptance of Donations
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The District Administration recommends that
the Board approve acceptance of the donations.
G. Warrant Schedules No. 517
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.
H. Revolving Cash Report No. 3
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.
I. Cash Receipts Report No. 3
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.
J. Elementary Strings Orchestra Conductor Contract
Recommendation: (Ana Silva) The Administration recommends that the Board approve the
contract for Deborah Cirimele to be the Elementary Strings Orchestra Conductor.
K. California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and Standardized Testing and Reporting
(STAR) Test Intensive Math Intervention Tutors at the High School
Recommendation: (Ana Silva)The Administration recommends that the Board approve the
contract for Sean Merchack to be CAHSEE & STAR Test Intensive Math Intervention Tutor
at the High School.
L. Contract for Transportation of a Special Education Student
Recommendation: (Cynthia Gallo) It is recommended that the Board approve this contract
for services with Adolescent Guidance Services, in the amount of $1200 for the transportation
of a special education student from a hospital to a residential treatment center.
M. Parent Reimbursement for Visits to Residential Facility
Recommendation: (Cynthia Gallo) It is recommended that the Board approve this contract
for reimbursement in the amount of $2562.08, for 8 parent visits to a residential care facility, including mileage, meals and lodging.
N. Approval of Revised Budget for 2011-2012 Forest Grove Single School Plan for Student
Achievement
Recommendation: (Mariphil Romanow-Cole) Approval of the Revised Budget for the Forest
Grove Single Plan for Student Achievement for the 2011-2012 school year.
O. Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Teacher for Elementary School
Recommendation: (Ana Silva) The Administration recommends that the Board approve the Elementary GATE Teacher contract for Nate Randall.
P. Out of State or Overnight Activities
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
the request as presented.
Q. Approval of 2011-2012 Contract for Art Instruction
Recommendation: (Mariphil Romanow-Cole) The Administration recommends that the
Board approve the contract and funding as proposed.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AS (PRESENTED) (AMENDED):
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
VII. PUBLIC HEARING #1
PGTA Compensation Adjustment
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING #2
CSEA Compensation Adjustment
IX. ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Approval Of Pacific Grove Teacher’s Association (PGTA) One-Time Compensation
Adjustment
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
a one-time 1.10% compensation adjustment for PGTA members.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
B. Approval of Classified School Employee Association (CSEA) One-Time Compensation
Adjustment
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
a one-time 1.10% compensation for CSEA members.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
C. Approval Of Pacific Grove Confidential Team One-Time Compensation Adjustment
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
a one-time 1.10% compensation adjustment for Pacific Grove Confidential Team members.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
D. Approval Of Pacific Grove Management Team One-Time Compensation Adjustment
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The Administration recommends that the Board approve
a one-time 1.10% compensation adjustment for Pacific Grove Management Team members.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
E. Adoption of Resolution #901 – Authorizing Refunding of 1999 General Obligation Bonds
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The Administration recommends that the Board adopt
Resolution #901 authorizing the refunding of the 1999 General Obligation Bonds,
Series B, C and D. [Copies of the 30-page document were presented in the October 20, 2011
agenda and are available in the District Office.]
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Roll Call Vote: ___________
Phillips ___ Thibeau ___ Niccum ___ Vanderhorst ___ Sollecito ___
F. Board Calendar/Future Meetings
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) The Board review the schedule of meeting dates
and suggested agenda items on the attached calendar and give direction to staff if changes are necessary. A possible May 31, 2012 Special Meeting as been added to discuss the 2012/13 budget.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
X. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
A. Substitute Teacher Pay
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) Review the substitute teacher rates for Pacific Grove
Unified and within Monterey County. Based on information provided, make recommendations accordingly.
B. 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.
November 17
Family Vacation and Student Attendance Policy
District Academic Achievement Update
Measure D Update
December 8
Budget development process
unassigned
Depreciation Schedule
Facility Use Fees
Special Education Program Reform, Year 3
XI. ADJOURN _____________
Next regular meeting: November 17, 2011 – Pacific Grove High School Library
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