Palo Alto Unified School District
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April 6th, 2010

A. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER/REPORTS/CONSENT CALENDAR

Reports:

B. Staff and Student Successes

C. Student Board Representative Reports

D. Superintendent's Report

Consent Calendar:

A. Certificated Personnel Actions
It is recommended the Board approve the certificated personnel actions as presented.

B. Classified Personnel Actions
It is recommended the Board approve the classified personnel actions as presented.

C. Approval of Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the March 23, 2010, regular meeting.

D. Certification and Adoption of English Books Ð Palo Alto High School
It is recommended the Board certify and adopt SophieÕs World by Jostein Gaarder and Into the Wild and Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer.Ê This item was discussed at the March 23, 2010, regular meeting.

E. Approval of Updated Project List for Gunn High School Master Plan
It is recommended the Board approve the revised Master Plan Project List to add air conditioning, to combine the parking/drop off projects, to add the Spangenberg Lobby and Student Activities project to the Group 2 list, to reduce the Spangenberg modernization project budget, to move the Science Lab and Support Facility project to Group 3, and to reduce the Media Arts project budget to reflect the reduction of the Student Activities work.Ê This item was discussed at the March 23, 2010, regular meeting.

F. Approval of Air Conditioning of Existing Buildings Project at Gunn High School and Authorization to Issue Addendum No. 7 for Design Services to DLM Architecture
It is recommended the Board approve funding of the air conditioning project in the amount of $2,600,000 and authorize staff to execute Addendum No. 7 in the amount of $161,050 with DLM Architecture. This item was discussed at the March 23, 2010, regular meeting.

G. Resolution 2009-10.12 Ð Proposed Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
It is recommended the Board approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not to exceed $5 million.Ê This item was discussed at the March 23, 2010, regular meeting.

H. Appointment of Independent Auditors for 2009-10
It is recommended the Board appoint Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. as the District independent auditor for the financial audit for 2009-10 and appoint Nigro, Nigro & White to perform the 2009-10 performance and financial audits of the Strong Schools Bond Program.Ê This item was discussed at the March 23, 2010, regular meeting.

I. Authorization to Extend Awarded Contract for Unleaded & Diesel Fuel
It is recommended the Board authorize the final one year extension of Fuel Contract with Western States Oil.Ê This item was discussed at the March 23, 2010, regular meeting.

J. Uniform Complaint (Williams Settlement and Valenzuela/CAHSEE Lawsuit Settlement) Quarterly Report
Local Boards must submit a quarterly report to the county superintendent on the nature and resolution of complaints.Ê This report is for the quarter ending March 2010.

B. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS

Information:

A. Strategic Plan Review
Staff will provide a short presentation that will summarize and touch on highlights of the meeting held earlier in the day.

C.

Action:

B. Resolution 2009-10.14 for Classified Reduction in Service
It is recommended the Board approve the resolution for Classified Reduction of 9.875 fulltime equivalent (FTE) positions.Ê This item was discussed at the March 23, 2010, regular meeting.

Discussion:

C. Strong Schools Bond Plan and Budget for Elementary Schools
The Board will discuss approval of the budgets for elementary school improvements.

Discussion:

D. New or Adjusted Policies/Mandates per State of California Legislation
New legislation creates and adjusts policies as well as creates and adjusts mandates as an ongoing practice.Ê The Board will discuss the latest group of policies to be considered for adoption or readoption due to changes in the law.

E.

Action:

E. Approval of New High School Courses for 2010-11
It is recommended the Board approve the Chinese Language and Culture (AP) and Introduction to Engineering Design courses.Ê This item was discussed at the March 23, 2010, regular meeting.

F. Approval of Conceptual Design and Project for Fairmeadow Elementary School
It is recommended the Board approve the conceptual design, approve a total budget of $9,327,500, and authorize staff to proceed with schematic design for this project.Ê This item was discussed at the March 23, 2010, regular meeting.

F.

Discussion:

G. Authorization to Enter into Addendum No. 7 with Gelfand Partners for Design Services at Fairmeadow Elementary School
The Board will discuss approving the addendum to provide services for Fairmeadow Elementary in the amount of $714,509.

Action:

H. Authorization to Award Contract for Construction of the Palo Alto High School Multi-use Fields
It is recommended the Board approve awarding a contract to Valley Crest Landscape Development, Inc. in the amount of $2,693,000 plus a contingency of $269,300 for the construction of the Palo Alto High School Multi-use Fields.Ê This item was authorized at the February 9, 2010, regular Board meeting.

G. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS/BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ADJOURNMENT

Action:

I. Authorization to Award Contract for Site Work and Relocation of Modular Classroom Buildings to Accommodate Construction at Palo Alto High School
It is recommended the Board approve awarding a contract to Rodan Builders Inc. in the amount of $698,000 plus a contingency of $69,800 for the site work and relocation of modular buildings at Palo Alto High School.Ê This item was authorized at the January 12, 2010, regular Board meeting.

J. Authorization to Award Contract for Site Work and Relocation of Modular Classroom Buildings to Accommodate Construction at Gunn High School
It is recommended the Board approve awarding a contract to Rodan Builders Inc. in the amount of $805,000 plus a contingency of $80,500 for the site work and relocation of modular buildings at Gunn High School.Ê This item was authorized at the December 15, 2009, regular Board meeting.

Discussion:

K. Approval of Purchase of Apple Computer Equipment for Schools
The Board will discuss the purchase of Apple equipment in the amount of $224,980.Ê These purchases were authorized at the February 9, 2010, regular Board meeting.


Board Member Reports:

A. Reports
B. Correspondence
C. Operations
Possible Future Board Agenda Items Board members may suggest items for placement on future agendas.
D. Acknowledgements and Recognition
E. Board Calendar
The next regular meeting is scheduled April 27, 2010.Ê Topics may include: Summer Maintenance Projects Policy Updates Gelfand Addendum #7 Purchase of Apple Equipment for School Sites

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