Palo Alto Unified School District
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May 27th, 2008

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

Reports:
A. Student Board Member Reports
B. 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 of April 22 and May 7 and 9, 2008.

D. Authorization to Accept Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act Funds:
Annual authorization by the Board is required in order for the District to accept these supplemental funds of $39,824.

B. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS

Public Hearings:
A. Sunshine CSEA to PAUSD:
The Board will conduct a public hearing on this item. It is scheduled for discussion later on the agenda and for action on June 3, 2008.

B. PAUSD to CSEA:
The Board will conduct a public hearing on this item. It is scheduled for discussion later on the agenda and for action on June 3, 2008.

C. Sunshine PAEA to PAUSD:
The Board will conduct a public hearing on this item. It is scheduled for discussion later on the agenda and for action on June 3, 2008.

D. PAUSD to PAEA:
The Board will conduct a public hearing on this item. It is scheduled for discussion later on the agenda and for action on June 3, 2008.

E. Deferred Maintenance Plan:
The Board will conduct a public hearing on this item. It is scheduled for discussion later on the agenda and for action on June 3, 2008.


Action Item:
A. Strategic Plan Approval:
The Board will consider adopting the proposed strategic plan. The draft and supporting materials can be found on the District web site. This item was discussed May 13, 2008.

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

Information & Action Items:
B. Report on GovernorÕs May Revise for 2008-09 Budget and Update on Property Tax Revenue:
Staff will present an update on the GovernorÕs budget proposal for 2008-09 and on the latest information on the tax rolls from the Santa Clara County Controller-TreasurerÕs Office.

C. Proposed Student Nutrition Services Plan for 2008-09:
It is recommended the Board approve proposed program changes, budget, and a staffing plan for next school year. This item was discussed May 13, 2008.

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

Discussion & Information Items:
D. Resolution 2007-08.16 for Classified Reduction in Services:
This resolution allows for the reduction of classified positions as outlined in the proposed Student Nutrition Services Plan (presented in the previous item).

E. Establishment of the Stellar Coaches Fund:
Staff will provide information about a $90,000 donation from the Stellar Solutions Foundation and Celeste and Kevin Ford.

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

Discussion Item:
F. The Application for 2008-09 Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Funding:
The DistrictÕs GATE Plan received a three-year approval and is required to submit an update of the plan in order to continue to receive this funding.

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

Discussion Item:
G. Increasing Academic Achievement and Developing College Readiness for Students of Color:
Staff will present information regarding strategies to address the achievement gap for underrepresented minorities.

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

Discussion Items:
H. Initial Proposals of California Service Employees Association (CSEA) for Negotiations with the Board of Education:
CSEA is presenting proposals for entering into negotiations for 2008-09.

I. Initial Proposals of the Board of Education for Negotiations with California Service Employees Association (CSEA):
The Board is presenting proposals for entering into negotiations for 2008-09.

J. Initial Proposals of Palo Alto Educators Association (PAEA) for Negotiations with the Board of Education:
PAEA is presenting proposals for entering into negotiations for 2008-09.

K. Initial Proposals of the Board of Education for Negotiations with Palo Alto Educators Association (PAEA):
The Board is presenting proposals for entering into negotiations for 2008-09.

L. Deferred Maintenance Plan Update:
The District is required to submit a five-year plan outlining its deferred maintenance plan to the State Allocation Board.

M. Proposed Board Meeting Calendar for the 2008-09 School Year:
The Board will consider its meeting calendar for the coming school year.


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

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