Palo Alto Unified School District
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September 22nd, 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/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 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve minutes for two meetings on September 9, 2009.

D. Approval of Warrants
It is recommended the Board approve the warrants list for August 2009.

E. Certification of Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials and Approval of Resolution No. 2009-10.05 Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
This resolution certifies each pupil in each school in the district has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials or both. A public hearing and discussion were held at the September 8, 2009, regular meeting.

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
It is recommended the Board approve the agreements for the administration of the middle school sports program and for the summer enrichment program with the City. This item was discussed at the September 8, 2009, regular meeting.


Action Item:

A. Approval of Conceptual Design for Gunn High School and Authorization to Proceed with Schematic Design
The Board will be asked to approve the conceptual design for new classroom buildings and gymnasium at Gunn and to authorize staff to proceed with the schematic design for these projects. The Board discussed this item at the September 8 regular meeting.

C. OPEN FORUM/ACTION, DISCUSSION, INFORMATION ITEMS (CONT.)

Action Item:

B. Approval of Conceptual Design for Palo Alto High School and Authorization to Proceed with Schematic Design
The Board will be asked to approve the conceptual design the new classroom building and media arts building at Palo Alto and to authorize staff to proceed with the schematic design for these projects. The Board discussed this item at the September 8 regular meeting.

D. DISCUSSION ITEM

C. Authorization to Issue Addendum No. 4 to DLM Architecture
The Board will discuss authorizing Addendum No. 4 in the amount of $62,000 for landscaping master plans for the high schools. Action is anticipated for the October 13, 2009, regular Board meeting.

E. INFORMATION ITEM

D. Enrollment Report 2009-10
Staff will present the 11th day enrollment figures and a breakdown of enrollment across the district. There is no action on this item.

F. DISCUSSION ITEM

E. Update on Parcel Tax Process
The Board will continue its discussion from the September 9, 2009, special Board meeting. It is anticipated the Board will consider approving the timeline at their regular meeting of October 13, 2009.

G. ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEMS

Action Item:

F. 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 yearÕs budget. It is anticipated the Board will approve the revisions for 2009-10 and the filing of the 2008-09 unaudited actual financial report.


Discussion Items:

G. Resolution 2009-10.06: Adoption of Appropriation Limits for 2008-09 and 2009-10
Staff will present the calculations for the appropriation limits. It is anticipated the Board will take action at the October 13, 2009, regular meeting.

H. District Board Policies Adoption Process
Staff will present information about the timeline and process for the adoption of updated Board policies. It is anticipated the Board will take action at the October 13, 2009, regular meeting regarding timeline, the charge to the committee, the board representatives, and representatives from PTA, PAEA, PAMA, and CSEA.

H. ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEMS (CONT.)/BOARD MEMBERSÕ REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE, BOARD OPERATIONS, RECOGNITION/ADJOURNMENT

Discussion Item:

I. Authorization to Issue Amendment #2 AEDIS Architecture and Planning
Staff will present the addendum in the amount of $2,710,016. It is anticipated the Board will take action at the October 13, 2009, regular meeting.


Action Item:

J. California School Boards Association (CSBA) 2009 Directors At Large Nominations and Elections
The Board will consider nominating delegates and waiving the two meeting rule to meet the CSBA deadline of September 25, 2009.


Board Member 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
The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2009. Topics may include:
Appropriation Limits
Renewal of Student Teaching/Intern Agreements
Assessment Report and Strategic Plan Goals
Authorization to Issue Amendment #2 AEDIS Architecture and Planning
Board Policy Review Committee
PAUSD Parcel Tax
Palo Alto High School Bleachers

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