Palo Alto Unified School District
Video Archives

June 28th, 2011

A. OPEN SESSION/REPORTS/APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Open Session/Reports:
A. Approval of Agenda Order
B. SuperintendentÕs 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 Warrants
It is recommended the Board approve the warrants for May 2011 as presented.

D. Approval of Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the June 7, 2011, June 13, 2011 and June 14, 2011 Board meetings.

E. Uniform Complaint (Williams Settlement and Valenzuela/CAHSEE Lawsuit Settlement) Quarterly Report
Local Boards must submit a quarterly report to the county superintendent on the nature and resolution of complaints.Ê There were no complaints filed for the period April 1 Ð June 28, 2011.

F. PAMA Memorandum of Understanding
It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the District and the Palo Alto Management Association, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. ÊThis item was discussed on June 13, 2011.

G. Establishment of Tax Rate for District Bonds for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year
It is recommended the Board approve a District request that, in the event that the SSCCTÕs calculated bond tax rate for 2011-2012 is less than $44.50/$100K AV, the SSCCT set the rate for the bonds issued at $44.50/$100K AV for 2011-2012.Ê This item was discussed on June 13, 2011.

H. Renewal of Student Nutrition Services Consultant Contract for 2011-12
It is recommended the Board approve a consulting contract for 2011-12 with Sodexo America, LLC of $922,874.Ê This item was discussed on June 13, 2011.

I. Budget Re-alignment for Strong Schools Bond and Building Projects Fund
It is recommended the Board approve transfers of project savings of the following amounts into each fund:Ê $394,386 returned to the Palo Alto High School Reserve fund; $580,036 returned to the Gunn High School Reserve fund; $44,512 returned to the General Reserve fund; and $255,877 returned to the Building Projects Reserve fund.Ê This item was discussed on June 13, 2011.

J. Authorization to Issue Addendum No. 6 to AEDIS Architecture and Planning for Additional Services at J.L. Stanford Middle School
It is recommended the Board authorize staff to execute Addendum No. 6 with AEDIS Architecture and Planning for additional design services for the J.L. Stanford Middle School project totaling $29,598.Ê This item was discussed on June 13, 2011.

K. Annual Request to Submit an Application for Consolidated Categorical Aid
It is recommended the Board approve submittal of an application for Consolidated Categorical Aid, Part I to be submitted June 30, 2011, and Part II to be submitted January 2012.

L. Ratification of Tentative Agreement with the Palo Alto Educators Association
It is recommended the Board approve a tentative agreement to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Palo Alto Educators Association.Ê This item was discussed on June 14, 2011.

M. Initial Negotiating Proposals Submitted by California Service Employees Association
It is recommended the Board approve initial negotiating proposals submitted by CSEA.Ê This item was discussed on June 14, 2011.

N. Initial Proposals of the Board of Education for Negotiations with California Service Employees Association
It is recommended the Board approve initial proposals of the Board of Education for negotiations with CSEA.Ê This item was discussed on June 14, 2011.

O. Initial Negotiating Proposals Submitted by Palo Alto Educators Association
It is recommended the Board approve initial negotiating proposals submitted by PAEA.

P. Initial Proposals of the Board of Education for Negotiations with Palo Alto Educators Association
It is recommended the Board approve initial proposals of the Board of Education for negotiations with PAEA.Ê This item was discussed on June 14, 2011.

B. ACTION / DISCUSSION / INFORMATION ITEMS

Information:

A. Recognition of Certificated and Classified Retirees for their Service to the District
Staff will recognize employees who are retiring from the District.

B. Jan Parker Substitute Award
Staff will honor Substitute Teachers of the Year, Connie Daly and Arthur Kinyanjui.

C. ACTION

C. Proposed Budget for 2011-12; Resolution 2010-11.18, Non Compliance with Balanced Budget Policy; Resolution 2010-11.19; Year-End Budget Transfer Authorization; Resolution 2010-11.20, Budget Transfer of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2011-12; Resolution 2010-11.21, Interfund Borrowing Fiscal Year 2011-12; and Resolution 2010-11.22, Establish Fund Balance Policies as Required by GASB 54
The Board will consider approving the proposed budget for 2011-12 and the accompanying resolutions.Ê This item was discussed on June 14, 2011.

D. INFORMATION

D. Update on Focused Goals and District Initiatives
The Strategic Plan was revised and adopted on May 27, 2008.Ê Subsequently, staff has worked with the Board to set focused goals each year.Ê Staff will review the past yearÕs activities and present draft focused goals for the 2011-12 school year.Ê No action will be taken at this meeting.

E. ACTION

E. Certification and Adoption of Mathematics Book Ð Gunn High School
The Board will consider approving use of $9,072.00 from the State Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program to purchase Algebra 2, Common Core Edition from Prentice Hall.Ê This item was discussed on June 13, 2011.

F. Certification and Adoption of English Books Ð Gunn and Palo Alto High Schools
The Board will consider approving use of $5553.71 from the State Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program to purchase four English books.Ê This item was discussed on June 13, 2011.

F. DISCUSSION

G. District Interests Regarding Potential Sale of Cubberley
The Board will discuss the City of Palo AltoÕs potential action item on its June 27 agenda in response to Foothill CollegeÕs Request for Offers as part of the process for locating a new Education Center in Palo Alto, Mountain View, or Sunnyvale.

G. DISCUSSION/ACTION

Discussion Item:

H. 2010 Parcel Tax Expenditure Plan
The Board will discuss approving the Parcel Tax Expenditure Plan for the 2010 Measure A from 2010-11 to 2015-16 with a total projected budget of $11.4 million.

Action Item:

I. Duveneck Schematic Design, Budget Approval, Architect Contract, CEQA and Authorization to Proceed
The Board will consider approving a new project budget of $11,088,757, the schematic design, the Gelfand Contract Addendum, the Contract with OÕConnor CM and authorization to file for a CEQA exemption.Ê This item was discussed on June 14, 2011.

H. ACTION/DISCUSSION

Action Item:

J. Authorization to Bid Six Modular Building Installations at Jordan Middle School
The Board will consider authorizing staff to solicit bids for the installation of six modular classrooms at Jordan Middle School.Ê This item was discussed on June 13, 2011.

K. Authorization to Bid Strong Schools Bond Projects for Jordan and Terman ÊMiddle Schools
The Board will discuss authorizing staff to solicit separate bids for modernization and new construction projects at Jordan and Terman Middle Schools.

L. Authorization to Bid for Palo Alto High School Stadium Field
The Board will discuss authorizing staff to solicit separate bids for (1) replacing the restrooms, ticket booth and concessions, and re-surfacing the track and (2) replacing the bleachers at the Palo Alto High School Athletics Stadium.

I. ACTION ITEMS/BORAD MEMBER REPORTS/ADJOURNMENT

Action Items:

M. Creation of Los Altos Hills Town Council (LAHTC) / PAUSD Liaison ÊCommittee and Nomination of Representative
Creation of Los Altos Hills Town Council (LAHTC) / PAUSD Liaison ÊCommittee and Nomination of Representative

N. 2011-12 Board of Education Assignments to Schools and Programs
Board members have been assigned to schools and programs for the 2011-12 school year.Ê This item was discussed at the June 13, 2011 meeting.

O. Appointment of Chief Business Officer
It is recommended the Board waive its two meeting rule and approve renewal of the Co-Chief Business OfficerÕs contract for three years, through June 30, 2014.

P. Extension of the SuperintendentÕs Employment Contract
It is recommended the Board approve renewal of the superintendentÕs contract for two years, through June 30, 2015.Ê This item was discussed on June 14, 2011.

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 for July 19, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.Ê Topics may include:
Award of Contract for Six Modular Building Installations at Jordan Middle School
Award of Contract for Palo Alto High School Classroom and Media Arts Building

BACK TO SCHEDULE