Palo Alto Unified School District
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August 25, 2009

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

Reports:
A. Staff and Student Successes
B. Student Board Representatives

B. REPORTS (cont.)

Reports:
C. Superintendent's Report

C. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR/DISCUSSION ITEM

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. C. Approval of Warrants:
It is recommended the Board approve the warrants of June and July 2009.

D. Approval of Minutes:
It is recommended the Board approve minutes for two meetings on June 23, and for July 21 and August 3, 4, and 5, 2009.

E. Adoption of Resolutions:
* Resolutions 2009-10.02 and 2009-10.03 - Child Development contracts 2009-2010 It is recommended the Baord approve the resolutions for $432,745 and $180,903 in funding.

* Resolution 2009-10.04 - Signature Authority It is recommended the Board approve the resolution to add Linda Common as an authorized signatory and to remove Scott Laurence.

F. Authorization to File CEQA Exemption for Garland and Ohlone Elementary Schools:
It is recommended the Board authorize staff to file a Notice of Exemption for the Garland and Ohlone Elementary School projects. This item was discussed at the June 2, 2009, meeting.


Discussion Item:
A. 2009-10 District Focused Goals
Staff will provide a presentation to outline specific tasks to be undertaken during the 2009-10 school year. This item was discussed June 23 and August 3 and 4, 2009.

D. INFORMATION ITEM

Information Item:
B. State Budget Update for 2009-10:
This report provides an update to the state budget and its impact to the District. No action is necessary.

E. ACTION ITEM

Action Item:
C. Second Amendment to Lease Agreement for the Garland Site between Palo Alto Unified School District and Stratford School, Inc., a California Corporation:
It is recommended the Board approve the second amendment to the lease agreement. This item was discussed at the August 4, 2009, special Board meeting.

F. OPEN FORUM/DISCUSSION ITEMS

Discussion Items:
E. Variable Term Waivers for Library Media Teacher and Spanish Immersion Teacher:
The Board will discuss authorizing staff to file variable term waivers for Julie Griffin and Judy Kislitsyn. Action is planned for the September 8, 2009, regular meeting.

F. Authorization to Teach a Single Subject Class upon Meeting Course Work Requirements:
The Board will discuss authorizing the teaching of single subject classes for Tracy Devers, Earl Hansen, Karlene Elder, and Katherine Lawrence. Action is planned for the September 8, 2009, regular meeting.

G. Authorization to Issue Addendum No. 3 to Deems Lewis McKinley Architecture:
The Board will discuss providing for design of portable classroom areas at both high schools and also deducting the allocation for the two Science Labs at Palo Alto High School that are being moved to Phase 3. Action is planned for the September 8, 2009, regular meeting.

G. DISCUSSION ITEMS/BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE/BOARD OPERATIONS/RECOGNITION/ADJOURNMENT

Discussion Items:
H. Furnishings and Equipment Budget for Gunn High School - Industrial Arts Building:
The Board will discuss approving a $65,000 budget to fund the purchase and installation of new equipment for the Gunn High School Industrial Arts renovation project. Action is planned for the September 8, 2009, regular meeting.

I. Formation of Regional Occupational Program Joint Powers Agreement (ROP JPA):
The Board will discuss approving the amended agreement, originally approved on March 6, 2009. Staff will ask the Board to consider waiving its two meeting rule to move the agreement to the remaining district that needs approval and signatures.


Board 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

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