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March 9th, 2010

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

Reports:

A. Staff and Student Successes

B. Student Board Representative Reports

C. 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. Approval of Minutes It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the two meetings of February 23, 2010.

D. Changes to Board Bylaw 9323 Ð Meeting Conduct The Board discussed a change to their bylaws at the February 23, 2010, regular meeting to require a four-fifths vote for any extension of a board meeting beyond 10:00 p.m. rather than a 30 minute extension beyond 10:00 p.m.

E. Changes to Board Bylaw 9100 Ð Annual Organizational Meeting The Board discussed a change to their bylaws at the February 23, 2010, regular meeting to align with Education Code requiring a board member to be named as clerk. This is a change from the designation of secretary/clerk, a title traditionally held by the superintendent.

B. PUBLIC HEARING

A. Photovoltaic System on the SRC Building: The Board discussed adopting a resolution for a photovoltaic system on the Science Resource Center and entering into a contract with Sun Chariot Solar for design and installation at the February 23, 2010, regular meeting. They will conduct a public hearing before considering action later on the agenda.

C. ACTION, DISCUSSION, INFORMATION ITEMS

Information Item:

A. BaySci Partnership: Staff will present information about the BaySci program, a collaboration between the Exploratorium, the Lawrence Hall of Science, the California Science Project, and four bay area school districts, including Newark, Novato, and Palo Alto unified school districts, and Petaluma City Schools.

Action Item:

B. Second Interim Financial Report: Education Code requires school districts to submit interim financial reports to their County Offices of Education twice a year. This report reflects the status of District finances as of January 31. This item was discussed at the February 23, 2010, regular meeting.

E. DISCUSSION ITEMS/OPEN FORUM

Discussion Items:

C. Authorization to File CEQA Exemptions for Jordan, JLS, and Terman Middle Schools: Staff is requesting authorization to file a Notice of Exemption for the three middle school projects. Action will be considered at the next regular meeting.

D. Appropriation of $2,271,512 in State Career Technical Education Bond Funding to the County School Facilities Fund: It is proposed that the amount of $2,271,512 be appropriated to the County School Facilities Fund. It is also proposed that expenses in the total amount of $2,271,512 be transferred from the Strong Schools Bond programs for the Gunn IA building and furniture and equipment.

F.

Action Items:

E. Authorization to Award a Contract for the Ohlone Site for the Relocation and Installation of Two Existing Modular Classrooms and the Installation of Two Other Newly Placed Modular Classrooms: This item was discussed at the February 23, 2010, regular meeting. It is recommended the Board approve the award of a contract to relocate and install two existing modular classroom buildings and further install two additional modular classrooms to accommodate enrollment growth.

F. Photovoltaic System on the SRC Building: The Board discussed adopting a resolution for a photovoltaic system on the Science Resource Center and entering into a contract with Sun Chariot Solar for design and installation at the February 23, 2010, regular meeting. They will conduct a public hearing prior to considering action on this item.

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

Discussion Item:

E. Variable Term Waiver for Sixth Grade Semester Substitute: It is recommended the Board authorize the filing of a Variable Term Waiver in sixth grade Math for Arthur Kinyanjui to avoid further changes and disruptions to students.

Board Members' 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
The next regular meeting is scheduled March 23, 2010. Topics may include:
*Tenure Celebration
*TRANS
*High School Textbooks
*New Courses for 2010-11

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