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April 28, 2009

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

Reports:
A. Staff and Student Successes
B. Student Board Representative Reports
C. Superintendent's Report


Approval of 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 of two meetings on April 14, 2009.

D. Resolutions:
Resolution 2008-09.16: Day and Week of the Teacher
This resolution honors certificated staff members for their contributions.

Resolution 2008-09.16: Classified Employees' Week
This resolution honors classified staff members for their contributions.

B. ACTION ITEM

Action Item:
A. Adoption of Middle School Mathematics Instructional Materials:
It is recommended the Board adopt Holt California Mathematics: Course 1, Course 2, Algebra 1 (grades 6-8 basic) and Key Curriculum Press Discovering Algebra: An Investigative Approach CA Edition (grade 8 supplemental). This item was discussed at the April 14, 2009, regular Board meeting.

C. ACTION ITEM

Action Item:
B. Adoption of Elementary School Mathematics Instructional Materials:
It is recommended the Board adopt California Everyday Mathematics (grades Kindergarten-5) materials. This item was discussed at the April 14, 2009, regular Board meeting.

D. ACTION ITEM/DISCUSSION ITEMS/BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS/ CORRESPONDENCE/BOARD OPERATIONS/RECOGNITION/ADJOURNMENT

Action Item:
C. "Project Lead the Way" Memorandum of Understanding:
One component of the implementation of Introduction to Engineering for grades 9-12 is a Memorandum of Understanding with "Project Lead the Way." This item was discussed at the April 14, 2009, regular meeting.


Discussion Items:
D. Authorization to Bid Summer Maintenance Projects:
Staff is seeking authorization to bid summer maintenance projects for Escondido, Hays, Gunn, Paly, the district office, and carpeting at various schools.

E. Amendment to Agreement with VBN Architects for Additional Services:
Staff is recommending amendments to the agreement with VBN totaling $50,000 for work at Gunn High School for AD-1, AD-2, the IA building and robotics room.


Board Member Reports:
A. Reports
B. Correspondence
C. Operations
D. Acknowledgements and Recognition
E. Board Calendar

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