Palo Alto Unified School District
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October 27th, 2009

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

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

B. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR/PUBLIC HEARING

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 minutes for the meeting on October 13, 2009.

D. Approval of Warrants:
It is recommended the Board approve warrants for September 2009.

E. Uniform Complaint (Williams Settlement and Valenzuela/CAHSEE Lawsuit Settlement) Quarterly Report:
The Board is required to review this quarterly report. There were no complaints for the period July 1-September 30, 2009.

F. Authorization to Enter into Addendum No. 3 with Gelfand Partners for Pre-Design Services at Fairmeadow and for Establishment of a Budget in the Amount of $27,500 for this Purpose:
The Board will take action to approve an addendum to GelfandÕs master agreement to provide pre-design services for the Fairmeadow expansion project in the amount of $27,000 and approving an initial budget for construction in the amount of $27,500 to use the elementary new classrooms for growth reserve. This item was discussed at the October 13, 2009, meeting.

G. Authorization to Enter into Addendum No. 4 with Gelfand Partners for Design Services for Modular Classrooms at Ohlone Elementary School:
The Board will take action to approve an addendum to GelfandÕs master agreement to provide design services for modular classrooms at Ohlone in the amount of $81,200. This item was discussed at the October 13, 2009, meeting.

H. Authorization to Enter into Addendum No. 5 with Gelfand Partners for Design of the Sprinkler System at Ohlone Elementary School:
The Board will take action to approve an addendum to GelfandÕs master agreement to provide design services for a sprinkler system at Ohlone in the amount of $19,200. This item was discussed at the October 13, 2009, meeting.

I. Renewal of Student Teaching/Intern Agreements:
The Board will take action to authorize staff to enter agreements with twelve institutions for student teaching/internships as needed. This item was discussed at the October 13, 2009, meeting.


Public Hearing:

A. Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative and Declaration Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA (Gunn High School):
Staff will present information regarding the California Environmental Quality Act requirements for the master plan for this school later on the agenda. The Board will conduct a public hearing on this topic.

B. Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative and Declaration Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA (Palo Alto High School):
Staff will present information regarding the California Environmental Quality Act requirements for the master plan for this school later on the agenda. The Board will conduct a public hearing on this topic.

C. INFORMATION ITEM

A. Academic Achievement and Strategic Plan Goals:
This is the second of two reports presenting academic achievement results, this one for the high school level. No action is required.

D. INFORMATION ITEM

B. Update on Project to Install Bleachers at Palo Alto High School:
Based on the discussion at the regular meeting of October 13, 2009, staff is presenting a new approach for addressing this project. No action will be taken.

E. ACTION ITEM/DISCUSSION ITEM

C. Springboard to Kindergarten:
The Board discussed approving a three-year pilot program for pre-kindergarten students at the October 13, 2009, regular meeting. It is recommended the Board approve this program.

D. Summary of the 2009 Summer School Program and Proposal for the 2010 Program:
Staff will present information regarding the 2009 Summer School Program. It is recommended the Board approve the 2010 Summer School budget proposal, fee based program additions, a five percent increase in tuition, and the program locations at their next regular meeting on November 10, 2009.

F. DISCUSSION ITEM

E. Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative and Declaration Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA (Gunn High School):
Staff will present information regarding the California Environmental Quality Act requirements for the master plan for this school.

G. DISCUSSION ITEMS

F. Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative and Declaration Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA (Palo Alto High School):
Staff will present information regarding the California Environmental Quality Act requirements for the master plan for this school.

G. Award of Bid for the Purchase of Smartboards:
It is recommended the Board approve the award of a contract for the purchases and installation of Smartboards in 2009-10 to In2Change at a cost of $1,199 each based on the needs of each school. This item is scheduled for approval at the November 10, 2009, regular meeting.

H. ACTION ITEMS/BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE, BOARD OPERATIONS, RECOGNITION/ADJOURNMENT

Action Items:

H. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Among Basic Aid School Districts in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties:
The Board discussed renewal of this MOU at the October 13, 2009, regular meeting. It is recommended the Board approve the MOU.

I. Stipulated Expulsions (Two Cases):
It is recommended the Board take action as requested in the confidential materials presented regarding Students 01-0910 and 02-0910


Board Member Reports:

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

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