Palo Alto Unified School District
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June 25th, 2008

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

Reports:
A. Acknowledgements and Recognitions
B. Superintendent's Report

B. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR/PUBLIC HEARINGS/ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS

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 May 27 and June 3, 4, 10, 11, and 13, 2008.

D. Approval of Warrants:
It is recommended the Board approve the warrants for 2008.

E. Certification and Adoption of English Book Ð Palo Alto High School:
Palo Alto High School has proposed to use IMFRP funds to purchase Life of Pi by Yann Martel in accordance with rules set forth in AB 1781. Action is scheduled for the June 24 regular meeting.

F. Certification and Adoption of English Books Ð Gunn and Palo Alto High Schools:
Both high schools have proposed using IMFRP funds to replace lost, damaged, or worn copies of English books currently in use. A complete list is provided with the packet. Action is scheduled for the June 24 regular meeting.

G. Contracts for Legal Services for 2008-09: (1) Lozano Smith; (2) Fagen, Friedman, & Fulfrost; and (3) Miller, Brown, & Dannis:
Contracts for legal services are recommended in the amounts of $150,000, $75,000, and $125,000 respectively. Action is scheduled for the June 24 regular meeting.

H. Ratification of Representatives to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Central Coast Section (CCS) League:
It is recommended the Board approve Tom Jacoubowsky and Jerry Berkson as CIF representatives for 2008-09.

I. Uniform Complaint (Williams Settlement and Valenzuela/CAHSEE Lawsuit Settlement) Quarterly Report:
This is an information item. There were no complaints filed from April 1-June 24, 2008.

J. Annual Request to Submit and Application for Consolidated Categorical Aid:
The District must submit an application for funds grouped as Consolidated Categorical Aid annually.

K. 2008-09 Adult Education Program Course Approval:
The list of courses being offered by the Adult School is presented for approval.

L. Resolutions:
2007-08.21 Ð Classified Reduction in Service:
It is recommended the Board adopt a resolution for the reduction of .375 FTE for clerical services in transportation services.

2007-08.22 Ð Child Development Contract 2008-09:
It is recommended the Board adopt a resolution for funding the Child Development program, subcontracted to and managed by PACCC.


Public Hearing:
A. Adoption of Resolution 2007-08.20 Ð Developer Impact Fee Adjustments:
The Board will conduct a public hearing on the increases to the Developer Impact Fess. The item is scheduled for action later on this agenda.


Action Item:
A. Proposed PAUSD Budget for 2008-09;
Resolution 2007-08.17 Ð Compliance with Balanced Budget Policy;
Resolution 2007-08.18 Ð Year End Budget Transfer Authorization;
Resolution 2007-08.19 Ð Budget Transfer of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2008 09:
Education Code requires school districts to adopt a budget for 2008-09 by July 1, 2008. Staff will present the proposed budget and necessary resolutions. This item was discussed and a public hearing held on June 3, 2008.

C. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS (cont.)

Discussion Item:
B. Update on Focus Goals and District Initiatives:
The Superintendent will provide a presentation on 2007-08 focused goals and potential focused goals for 2008-09.

D. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS (cont.)

Information Item:
C. Update on Implementation of Mandarin Chinese Program and the Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) Grant Award:
This report presents an annual update on the progress and use of the FLAP grant.

E. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS (cont.)

Action & Discussion Items:
D. Adoption of Resolution 2007-08.20 Ð Developer Impact Fee Adjustments:
School districts are authorized to assess developer impact fees to offset the cost of providing facilities for students resulting from new development. This resolution, discussed at the June 3, 2008, regular meeting, increases residential fees to $2.97 per square foot and commercial/industrial development fees to $.047 per square foot.

E. Bond Issuance Documents:
Three resolutions are presented for issuing bonds. The Board will be asked to adopt Resolution 2007-08.23 Ð Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara to Establish the Tax Rate for Bonds of the Palo Alto Unified School District Expected to be Sold During Fiscal Year 2008-09, and Authorizing Necessary Actions in Connection Therewith, at this meeting. Adoption of the second and third resolutions require receipt and certification of election results and so action will be deferred until a special meeting, which is tentatively scheduled for July 2, 2008.

F. Strong Schools Bond CitizensÕ Oversight Committee:
The legislation authorizing the sale of bonds through passage of Measure A, requires the establishment of a CitizensÕ Oversight Committee to actively review and report on the use of bond proceeds. The committee must be established within sixty days of the BoardÕs certification of election results, anticipated to be at the tentative July 2, 2008, special meeting.

F. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS (cont.)

Discussion Items:
G. Contract with OÕConnor Construction Management for Program and Project Management Services:
It is recommended the Board authorize an extension of the contract with OÕConnor Construction from August 1 through August 31, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $79,500.

H. Establishment of an Initial Pool of Architects for the Strong Schools Bond:
After reviewing 43 applications in response to a Request for Qualifications, conducting a non-mandatory walk-though with 22 attendees, and interviewing 10 firms, staff is recommending a pool or architects including: AEDIS Architecture & Planning, Bunton Clifford Associates (BCA), Deems Lewis McKinley Architects, and Gelfand Partners Architects, Inc.

G. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS (cont.)

Action & Discussion Items:
I. Authorization to Award Contracts for One Modular Building at Fairmeadow Elementary School:
It is recommended the Board approve the award of a contract for the installation of one modular building to ESR Construction in the total amount of $105,270, inclusive of a ten percent contingency.

J. Extension and Modification of the SuperintendentsÕ Employment Contract:
It is recommended the Board approve the extension and modifications of the SuperintendentÕs employment contract. The contract will be available in Human Resources once approved.

K. Addendum to Certificated Personnel Actions: Appointment of Chief Business Officer:
It is recommended the Board approve the contracts for Bob Golton and Cathy Mak, effective July 1, 2008. The contracts will be available in Human Resources once approved.

L. New Contract Term with California Service Employees Association (CSEA):
The current three-year agreement between the District and CSEA expires on June 30, 2008. Approval of this item will establish a new contract term through June 30, 2011, while allowing the other articles of the contract to remain open for negotiation. Action will be considered at the tentatively scheduled special meeting of the Board on July 2, 2008.

M. 2008-09 Board of Education Assignments:
The Board discussed assignments for the upcoming school year for school sites, PAPiE, and PTA on June 3, 2008. Action is scheduled for this meeting.

N. Child Care Services and Lease Renewal of Premises Contract:
The current lease agreement with CCLC will expire on June 30, 2008. It is recommended the Board of Education approve the lease renewal for child care at Nixon Elementary.

H. BOARD MEMBERSÕ REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE/BOARD OPERATIONS/RECOGNITION/ADJOURN

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

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