Palo Alto Unified School District
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May 13th, 2008

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

Reports:
A. Student and Staff Successes
B. Student Board Member Reports
C. Superintendent's Report

B. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR/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 Warrants:
It is recommended the Board approve the warrants of April 2008.

D. Approval of Minutes:
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of April 22, 2008.

E. Memorandum of Understanding Among Basic Aid School Districts in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties for the 2007-08 and 2008-09 School Years:
In order to share the financial burden equitably among basic aid districts with district-sponsored charter schools, it is recommended the Superintendent sign this MOU.

F. Appointment of Independent Auditor for 2007-08:
It is recommended the Board appoint the firm of Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. as the PAUSD independent auditor for 2007-08.

G. Contract with Miller, Brown & Dannis for Legal Services:
It is recommended the Board authorize staff to enter into a contract for the balance of the 2007-08 fiscal year for legal services in the areas of construction, facilities, and real property in an amount not to exceed $30,000.


Information Item:
A. Update on School District Construction:
Staff will provide an update on the various construction projects which are at various stages throughout the District.

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

Discussion Item:
B. Strategic Plan:
The Board will discuss the proposed strategic plan. An update PowerPoint will be posted to the web site on May 13 following the May 9 working group meeting. Action is planned for the May 27, 2008, regular meeting.

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

Information Item:
C. Palo Alto Adult School Ð WASC Third-Year Progress Report:
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges requires a mid-term (3 year) written progress report as follow-up on major recommendations within the school-wide action plan.

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

Discussion Item:
D. Proposed Student Nutrition Services Plan for 2008-09:
Staff will present proposed program changes, budget, and a staffing plan for next school year.

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

Action & Information Items:
E. College Bound Program at Barron Park School:
It is recommended the Board approve a College Bound ProgramÑextended school day and school yearÑfor 10-20 fifth grade students at Barron Park, to begin in August 2008.

F. Health Council Update:
As part of the Wellness Policy, the Board approved formation of a Health Council. Staff will present an update on their meetings, goals, and action steps.

G. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS (cont.)/BOARD MEMBERSÕ REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE/BOARD OPERATIONS/RECOGNITION

Information & Action Items:
G. Palo Alto Drug and Alcohol Community Collaborative (PADCC):
Staff will present an update on the activities and accomplishments of this collaborative.

H. Authorization to Award Contract for Installation of Two Modular Classrooms at Ohlone Elementary School:
It is recommended the Board approve award of a contract to ESR Construction in the amount of $230,000, with a contingency of $23,000, for installation of two modular buildings at Ohlone Elementary School.

I. Award of Contract to American Asphalt for Paving Services at Escondido Elementary School:
It is recommended the Board approve award of a contract to American Asphalt for $117,777, with a contingency of $11, 777, for replacement of the main playground and main parking lot at Escondido Elementary School.


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

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