Palo Alto Unified School District
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September 8, 2009

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

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


Approval of 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 August 25, 2009.

D. Variable Term Waivers for Library Media Teacher and Spanish Immersion Teacher:
The Board will discuss authorizing staff to file variable term waivers for Julie Griffin and Judy Kislitsyn. This item was discussed at the August 25, 2009, regular meeting.

E. Authorization to Teach a Single Subject Class upon Meeting Course Work Requirements:
The Board will discuss authorizing the teaching of single subject classes for Tracy Devers, Earl Hansen, and Katherine Lawrence. This item was discussed at the August 25, 2009, regular meeting.

F. Authorization to Issue Addendum No. 3 to Deems Lewis McKinley Architecture:
The Board will discuss providing for design of portable classroom areas at both high schools and also deducting the allocation for the two Science Labs at Palo Alto High School that are being moved to Phase 3. This item was discussed at the August 25, 2009, regular meeting.

G. Furnishings and Equipment Budget for Gunn High School - Industrial Arts Building:
The Board will discuss approving a $65,000 budget to fund the purchase and installation of new equipment for the Gunn High School Industrial Arts renovation project. This item was discussed at the August 25, 2009, regular meeting.

B. PUBLIC HEARING/ACTION ITEM

Public Hearing:
A. Certification of Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials and Approval of Resolution No. 2009-10.05 Sufficiency of Instructional Materials:
The Board will conduct a public hearing as to whether each pupil in each school in the district has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials or both.


Action Item:
A. 2009-10 District Focused Goals:
The Board will consider taking action to outline specific tasks to be undertaken during the 2009-10 school year. This item was discussed June 23 and August 3, 4, and 25, 2009.

C. DISCUSSION ITEM

Discussion Item:
B. 2008-09 Ending Balance and Budget Update for 2009-10:
Staff will present the ending balance for the previous school year and an update for the current school year's budget. It is anticipated the Board will be asked to approve the revisions for 2009-10 and the filing of the 2008-09 unaudited actual financial report at the next meeting.

D. DISCUSSION ITEM

Discussion Item:
C. Approval of Conceptual Design for Palo Alto High School and Gunn High School and Authorization to Proceed with Schematic Design:
Staff will present the conceptual design for new classroom buildings and gymnasium at Gunn and the new classroom building and media arts building at Palo Alto and to authorize staff to proceed with the schematic design for these projects. It is anticipated the Board will take action at the next meeting.

E. ACTION ITEM/DISCUSSION ITEM

Action Item:
D. Approval of Conceptual Design and Projects for Jordan, J. L. Stanford, and Terman Middle Schools:
It is recommended the Board approve the conceptual designs and proposed projects for the three middle schools and authorize staff to proceed with schematic designs for these projects. This item was discussed at the June 23, 2009, regular Board meeting.


Discussion Item:
E. Certification of Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials and Approval of Resolution No. 2009-10.05 Sufficiency of Instructional Materials:
The Board must conduct a public hearing (earlier on the agenda) as to whether each pupil in each school in the district has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials or both. It is anticipated the Board will take action at the next meeting.

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

Discussion Item:
F. Agreements between the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Unified School District for the Administration of the Middle School Sports Program and for the Summer Enrichment Program:
Staff will present the agreements for the administration of the middle school sports program and for the summer enrichment program with the City. It is anticipated the Board will take action at the next meeting.


Board 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

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