BOARD OF EDUCATION
ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING
Trustees
Mike Niccum
John Thibeau
Bill Phillips
Tony Sollecito
Debbie Crandell
Claire D’Angelo, Student Rep
DATE: Thursday, December 8, 2011
TIME: 7:00 p.m. Open Session
LOCATION: Pacific Grove Unified School District Office
Jessie Bray Conference Room
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 by Superintendent Porras
B. Roll Call
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Adoption of Agenda
II. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
As required by Education Code Section 35143
A. Administer Oath of Office by County Superintendent Dr. Nancy KotowskiThe Oath will be administered to Mike Niccum, Tony Sollecito and Debbie Crandell
B. Election of President to Serve for One-Year Period
(Note: nominations do not need a “second.”)
Public comment:
C. Election of Vice-President/Clerk to Serve for One-Year Period
(Note: nominations do not need a “second.”)
Public comment
D. Determination of Dates, Time and Location of Regular Meetings
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) It is recommended that the Board of Education set the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month as Regular Board meetings. Meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Pacific Grove High School Library, or another District school site.
Public comment
E. Approval of Resolution No. 903 Designating Authorized Agents to Sign School Orders
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve Resolution No. 903
III. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Written Communication
B. Board Member Comments
C. Superintendent Report
IV. 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.
V. 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 November 10, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) Approval of minutes as presented.
B. Minutes of November 17, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) Approval of minutes as presented.
C. Certificated Assignment Order #7
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends adoption of
Certificated Assignment Order #7.
D. Classified Assignment Order #8
Recommendation: (Billie Mankey) The administration recommends adoption of
Classified Assignment Order #8.
E. Acceptance of Donations
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The District Administration recommends that
the Board approve acceptance of the donations.
F. Warrant Schedules No. 518
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.
G. Acceptance of Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The Administration recommends that the Board accept
the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report.
H. Amendment to Superintendent’s Contract for 2011-12
Recommendation: (Board President) The Board of Education approve the Superintendent’s
contract amendment for the 2011-12 school year as proposed.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AS (PRESENTED) (CORRECTED) (AMENDED)
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
VI. ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Revision of Robert H. Down Elementary 2011-12 School Single Plan for School Achievement
Recommendation: (Linda Williams) Approval of the revision of the 2011-12 Robert H. Down
Single Plan for School Achievement (SPSA) and related budget item.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
B. Approval of 2012-13 Budget Calendar – Budget Process
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The District Administration recommends approval of the
2012-13 Budget Calendar, and review proposed changes.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
C. Master Contract with Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Recommendation: (Cynthia Gallo) It is recommended that the Board approve this contract
for services in the amount of $600,000 with the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
(MPUSD), for services provided to District special education students who attend their
programs in order to receive services required by their individual education plan.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
D. Approval of 2011-12 First Interim Report
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The Administration recommends that the Board approve the
2011-12 First Interim Report. This report reflects a positive certification indicating that the District General Fund will have a positive ending fund balance, positive cash flow, and be able to meet its financial obligations for the current year and the subsequent two years. Trustees received copies of
the 120-page report and a copy is available for viewing in the District Office.]
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
E. Contracts for Nursing Services
Recommendation: (Cynthia Gallo) The Board approve two contracts to provide nursing services
in the amount of $51,765.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
F. Revision of BP 6145 to Include a Waiver for the Requirement to Pass All Classes
Recommendation: Matt Bell) If the Board chooses to revise Board Policy 6145, it is recommended
that they adopt the language [provided].
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
G. Review and Approval of Measure D Pool Project
Recommendation: (Rick Miller) The administration recommends that the Board review and
approve the Pacific Grove High School Pool project to be funded with a combination of Measure D
funds and a COP (Certificate of Participation) loan, and provide direction as needed.
Move: _____________ Second: _____________ Vote: _______
H. 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: _______
VII. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
A. Review of Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2010
Recommendation: (Ralph Gómez Porras) This item is being presented for informational purposes.
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.
January 19
Depreciation Schedule, first reading
Facility Use Fees – Board Policy and Regulations 1330
Measure D Evaluation of Classroom Technology Results and Recommendations
Review of Teacher Professional Development Day
Substitute Teacher Rates
February 2
Education for Foster Youth - Board Policy and Regulations 6173.1 – First Reading
Special Education program Reform, Year 3
VIII. ADJOURN
Next meeting – January 19, 2012 – District Office