Palo Alto Unified School District
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March 3, 2009

A. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA/REPORTS

Reports:
A. Staff and Student Successes:
Representatives from Palo Alto Partners in Education (PAPiE) will address the Board.
B. Student Board Representative Reports
C. Superintendent's Report

B. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR/BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

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 the two meetings held on February 10, 2009.

D. Change to Funding Source for Gilbane Building Company Contract:
Staff is recommending the Board approve adjusting the contract with Gilbane Building Company to provide that services will be charged to Measure A, the Building Projects Fund, or other funds as required.


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

C. DISCUSSION ITEM

Discussion Item:
A. Second Interim Financial Report:
Education Code requires district to submit interim financial reports to their county offices of education. This report reflects the financial picture of the district for the current fiscal year and for the two years following as of January 31, 2009.

D. INFORMATION ITEM/OPEN FORUM

Information Item:
B. Strategic Plan Update:
Staff will update the Board on progress with the four strategic plan goals as adopted May 27, 2008.

E. DISCUSSION ITEM

Discussion Item:
C. Approval of Ohlone Elementary School New Classroom Building Conceptual Design:
Staff will present options for the conceptual design of a new classroom building at Ohlone. The final choice will be presented for action at the next regular Board meeting.

F. ACTION ITEM

Action Item:
D. Budgets at the Elementary School Level for the Measure A Ð Strong Schools Bond:
This item was discussed at the January 27, 2009, regular Board meeting. Staff is recommending budgeting $98.5 million for elementary school projects, budgeting $11.089 million for Ohlone Elementary, and a budget of $18.957 million for Garland Elementary.

G. DISCUSSION ITEM/ADJOURNMENT

Discussion Item:
E. Measure A Purchases for Technology:
Staff is recommending budgeting $1.685 million for technology equipment from Measure A funds and $200,000 for software purchases ($40,000 annually for five years) from the General Fund.

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