Palo Alto Unified School District
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June 1st, 2010

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

Reports:

B. Staff and Student Successes

(Quick Discussion on Action Item 8)

* CSEA Awards
* Jan Parker Award
* Recognition of Retirees

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. Ratification of Representatives to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Central Coast Section (CCS) League
It is recommended the Board approve the representatives to CIF.

D. Adoption and Standards Alignment Certification of French Language Instructional Materials Ð Levels I, II, and III Standards Alignment Certification and Adoption of German Language Instructional Materials Ð Levels 1 and 2, Gunn High School
It is recommended the Board approve the instructional materials adoptions for French and German.Ê This item was discussed at the May 25, 2010, regular Board meeting.

E. Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB): Resolution 2009-10.16, Amending Resolution 2009-10.07 Regarding Terms of Sale of QSCBs; and Resolution 2009-10.17 Authorizing the Advance of General Fund Moneys to the Bond Interest and Redemption Fund QSCBs
It is recommended the Board approve the changes to a previous resolution and a new resolution for issuing $25 million in bonds which provide a benefit to the property taxpayers.Ê This is a way to lower the interest cost for capital financings.Ê This item was discussed at the May 25, 2010, regular Board meeting.

F. Authorization to Bid Procurement and Interactive Whiteboards and Sound Assist Devices
It is recommended the Board authorize a bid procurement for classroom equipment.Ê This item was discussed at the May 25, 2010, regular Board meeting.


Public Hearing:

A. Proposed Budget for 2010-11; Resolution 2009-10.18, Non Compliance with Balanced Budget Policy; Resolution 2009-10.19; Year End Budget Transfer Authorization; Resolution 2009-10.20, Budget Transfer of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2010-11; and Resolution 2009-10.21, Interfund Borrowing Fiscal Year 2010-11
The Board will conduct a public hearing on the 2010-11 budget.

B. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS

Action:

A. Reappointment of Four Members of the CitizensÕ Oversight Committee for the Strong Schools Bond
Membership on the COC is two years, with the possibility of a second two-year term.Ê Four members of the current committee are applying for a second term.Ê It is recommended the Board reappoint the four members for a second two-year term.Ê This item was discussed at the May 25, 2010, regular Board meeting.


Discussion:

B. Proposed Budget for 2010-11; Resolution 2009-10.18, Non Compliance with Balanced Budget Policy; Resolution 2009-10.19; Year End Budget Transfer Authorization; Resolution 2009-10.20, Budget Transfer of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2010-11; and Resolution 2009-10.21, Interfund Borrowing Fiscal Year 2010-11
Staff will present the proposed budget for 2010-11.Ê Action is anticipated at the June 22, 2010, regular meeting of the Board.

C.

Discussion:

H. Approval of Schematic Design of J. L. Stanford Middle School
The Board will discuss approving the schematic design for J. L. Stanford Middle School and authorizing staff to proceed with design development and construction documents for these projects.

D.

Discussion:

I. Approval of Conceptual Design and Project Budget for the New Theater Project at Palo Alto High School
The Board will discuss approving the conceptual design and proposed project budget for the Palo Alto High School Theater project pending acceptance of a restructured plan for the Palo Alto High School Strong Schools Bond funds.

J. Approval of Conceptual Design and Project Budget for the Stadium Project at Palo Alto High School
The Board will discuss approving the conceptual design and proposed project budget for the Palo Alto High School Stadium project.

E.

Action:

M. Adoption of Board Policy 5141.52 Ð Suicide Prevention and Related Mental Health Promotion
The Board will consider approving this policy and will review its attendant administrative regulation which focuses on suicide prevention and the framework for a comprehensive plan of student support. ÊThis item was discussed at the May 25, 2010, regular Board meeting.

Discussion:

C. Initial Proposals of California School Employees Association (CSEA)
CSEA is presenting its initial proposals for negotiations.

D. Initial Proposals of the Board of Education for Negotiations with California School Employees Association (CSEA)
The Board is presenting its initial proposals for negotiations with CSEA.

E. Initial Proposals of Palo Alto Educators Association (PAEA)
PAEA is presenting its in itial proposals for negotiations.

F. Initial Proposals of the Board of Education for Negotiations with Palo Alto Educators Association (PAEA)
The Board is presenting its initial proposals for negotiations with PAEA.

F. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Cont.)/AJOURNMENT

Discussion:

G. Memorandum of Understanding with Palo Alto Management Association (PAMA)
The Board will discuss approving the MOU between the district and PAMA through June 30, 2011.

K. Declaration of Need Ð Emergency Permits and Short Term Staffing Permits for Certificated Employees
The Board will discuss approving the Declaration of Need for 2010-11.

L. Biennial Review of Conflict of Interest Code and Changes to Board Bylaw 9270
The Board will discuss adopting changes to this bylaw as recommended by the Office of the County Counsel.

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