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August 24th, 2010

A. CALL TO ORDER/OPEN SESSION/REPORTS

Reports:
A. Approval of Agenda Order
B. Staff and Student Successes
C. Student Board Representative Reports
D. Superintendent's Report

B. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR/ACTION ITEM/INFORMATION ITEM
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 Warrants:
It is recommended the Board approve the warrants for June and July 2010.

D. Approval of Minutes:
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the meetings of June 22, July 20, and August 2 and 3, 2010.

E. Authorization to Execute Multiple Contracts with Enovity Regarding Energy Rebates:
The Board will consider approving contracts with Enovity regarding energy rebates. This item was discussed on July 20, 2010.

F. Authorization to Enter into a Contract with DSA School Inspections, LLC for Inspector of Record (IOR) Services on the Classroom Building Construction and Modernization of Existing Classrooms at Ohlone Elementary School:
The Board will consider approving a contract with DSA School Inspections, LLC to provide IOR services for Ohlone Elementary in an amount not to exceed $160,000. DSA School Inspections was chosen as one of three IOR on May 11, 2010. This item was discussed on July 20, 2010.

G. Termination of Lease for 2462 Wyandotte Street:
The Board will consider terminating the lease at 2462 Wyandotte Street effective February 28, 2011. Termination of the lease will result in a saving. This item was discussed on July 20, 2010.

H. Resolutions:
*Resolutions 2010-11.01 and 2010-11.02, Child Development Contracts for the 2010-11 School Year-The Board will consider adopting these resolutions approving the District as the fiscal agent for the Child Care and Development program, subcontracted to and managed by Palo Alto Community Child Care.

*Resolution 2010-11.06 - To Declare September as Emergency Preparedness Month-The Board will consider adopting this resolution is support of the City of Palo Alto and other agencies in declaring September as Emergency Preparedness Month.


Action Item:
A. Appointment of Three Members to the Citizens' Oversight Committee for the Strong Schools Bond:
The Board will consider taking action to appoint Todd Collins, Catherine Garber, and Mary Marth to two-year terms on the bond Citizens' Oversight Committee. This item was discussed on June 22, 2010.


Information Item:
B. Report on Bond Program and Facilities Summer Work
Staff will review the activities of the summer to renovate and to improve the facilities that support the District's instructional program.

C. DISCUSSION ITEM

C. 2010-11 District Focused Goals
The Board will continue its discussion to establish goals for the coming school year.

D. INFORMATION ITEM

D. Special Education Review:
In spring 2010, School Services of California was contracted to conduct a Special Education Program Review. District staff and Jannelle Kubinec, SSC, will present the findings and recommendations to the Board.

E. ACTION ITEMS/DISCUSSION ITEM

Action Item:
E. Appointment of Christy White Accountancy Corporation as Strong Schools Bond Independent Auditor for 2009-10:
The Board will consider taking action to approve the award of the 2009-10 Strong Schools Bond financial and performance auditing services in the amount of $15,000 to Christy White Accountancy Corporation. The Board will be asked to waive their two meeting rule.


Discussion Item:
F. Contract with Gelfand Partners for Consulting Services Regarding Sustainability:
The Board will discuss authorizing a contract in the amount of $40,000 with Gelfand Partners for sustainability consulting services and expenses.


Action Items:
G. Award to Hewlett Packard Company of Managed Printing Contracts for Gunn High School and the District Office:
The Board authorized advertising for bids on managed printing services on June 22. It is recommended the Board award the contract to Hewlett Packard Company in the amount of $146,700 for Gunn High School and $142,280 for the District Office.

H. Authorization to Award a Contract to Coulter Construction to Install Interactive Whiteboards and Sound Assist Devices:
The Board authorized advertising for bids for interactive whiteboards and sound assist devices on June 1. It is recommended the Board award the bid to Coulter Construction in the amount of $452,199 plus ten percent for change orders ($45,219) for the supply and installation of interactive whiteboards and sound assist devices at Addison, Escondido, and Walter Hays elementary schools.

F. INFORMATION ITEM/DISCUSSION ITEMS/ACTION ITEM/BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS/ADJOURNMENT

Information Item:
I. Cost of Issuance of Qualified School Construction Bonds:
Staff will present information regarding the cost of issuing the QSCB. Costs are detailed in the report.


Discussion Item:
J. Appropriation of Strong School Bond Funds:
The Board will consider taking action to approve the appropriation of funds to the Strong Schools Bond revenue and expenditures totaling $1,107,249.


Action Item:
K. Resolution 2010-11.03 to Nominate Senator Joe Simitian for California School Boards Association (CSBA) 2010 Outstanding Legislator of the Year:
The Board will consider taking action to nominate Senator Simitian for recognition as the CSBA 2010 Outstanding Legislator of the Year. This item was discussed on August 3, 2010.


Discussion Item:
L. Resolution 2010-11.05 Support of Foothill De Anza Community College District Educational Parcel:
The Board will discuss the adoption of a resolution to support Foothill De Anza Community College DistrictÕs educational parcel tax.

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