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May 25th, 2010

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

Reports:

B. Staff and Student Successes

C. Student Board Representative Reports

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. Approval of Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of May 11, 2010.

D. Approval of Warrants
It is recommended the Board approve the warrants of April 2010.

E. Approval of Schematic Design for Terman Middle School
The Board discussed this item at the May 11, 2010, meeting.Ê It is recommended the Board approve the schematic design for Terman Middle School and proceeding with design development and construction documents for these projects.Ê This item will be considered for action at the next regular meeting.

F. Contracts for Legal Services for 2010-11: (1) Lozano Smith; (2) Fagan Friedman and Fulfrost; and (3) Dannis Woliver Kelley
The Board discussed this item at the May 11, 2010, meeting.Ê The item has been revised for this meeting.Ê It is recommended the Board approve entering into contracts for legal services for 2010-11 with Lozano Smith for $110,000; Fagen Friedman and Fulfrost for $65,000; and Dannis Woliver Kelley for $60,000.Ê This item will be considered for action at the next regular meeting.

B. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS

Action:

A. Certification of Election Results Ð May 4, 2010
Pursuant to Elections Code Section 15400, the Board should accept the Statement of Votes and Certificate of Election Results.Ê It is recommended the Board waive its two meeting rule as the results cannot be changed.


Discussion:

B. Adoption and Standards Alignment Certification of French Language Instructional Materials Ð Levesl I, II, and III Standards Alignment Certification and Adoption of German Language Instructional Materials Ð Levels 1 and 2, Gunn High School
Staff will present recommendations for instructional materials adoptions for French and German.

C. INFORMATION ITEM/OPEN FORUM

Information:

C. Community Activities in Support of Students in 2009-10 and Thoughts Moving Forward
Staff will present a report to provide information regarding the activities that have taken place to address the mental health and social-emotional-physical needs of students.Ê

D.

Discussion:

D. Adoption of Board Policy 5141.52 Ð Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion
The Board will discuss 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.

E.

Information:

E. Annual Update on Implementation of K-12 Mandarin Chinese Program and the Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) Grant Award
Staff will provide an update on the three-year federal grant and the progress to date in program development.

F.

Information:

F. New or Adjusted Policies/Mandates per State of California Legislation
The Board will discuss a refinement for approving legislative updates to policies from the California School Boards Association.Ê If there is consensus on this process, the November 2009 packet of policy updates will be brought for discussion and for approval at subsequent meetings.

G.

Information:

G. Report on GovernorÕs May Revise for 2010-11 Budget and Update on Property Tax Revenue
Staff will review the GovernorÕs recent budget proposal and other impacts to the DistrictÕs 2010-11 budget.


Discussion:

H. 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
The Board will discuss 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.

H. DISCUSSION ITEMS/BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ADJOURNMENT

Discussion:

I. 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 The Board will consider these applications and staff will present information regarding an application process for any remaining open seats.

J. Authorization to Bid Procurement and Interactive Whiteboards and Sound Assist Devices
The Board will discuss authorizing a bid procurement for classroom equipment.

K. 2010-11 Board of Education Assignments
The Board will discuss assignments for the coming school year.


Board Member Reports:

This is an opportunity for Board members to address activities, correspondence, and operations and to acknowledge or recognize specific programs, activities, or personnel.

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 June 1, 2010.Ê Topics may include: 2010-11 Budget Paly Bell Schedule Sole Source Sunshine for Palo Alto Educators Association Sunshine for California School Employees Association French Textbook Adoption German Textbook Adoption Student Nutrition Services Consultant Contract

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