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October 28th, 2008

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

Reports:
A. Staff and Student Successes
B. Student Board Representative Reports
C. 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 October 14, 2008.

D. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) and Palo Alto Management Association (PAMA):
It is recommended the Board approve the MOU between PAUSD and PAMA to provide a good framework for establishing clear expectations and support for the management staff. This item was discussed at the October 14, 2008, regular meeting.

E. Student Nutrition Services Consultant Contract for 2008-09:
A Request for Proposal for part-time student nutrition consulting services had one proposal from Sodexho USA. Staff is recommending the Board approve the contract in the amount of $612,500. This item was discussed at the October 14, 2008, regular meeting.

F. Renewal of Student Teaching/Intern Agreements:
It is recommended the Board authorize entering into student teaching/internship agreements with twelve institutions. This item was discussed at the October 14, 2008, regular meeting.

G. Resolution 2008-09.07: Adoption of Appropriation Limits for 2007-08 and 2008-09:
It is recommended the Board adopt a resolution to establish the Appropriation Limit for 2008-09 and to re-establish the Appropriation Limit for 2007-08 as required by state statute. This item was discussed at the October 14, 2008, regular meeting.

B. ACTION/DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS

Action & Discussion Items:
C. Revision of Board Policy 6011 Ð School Size and Enrollment:
This is the third reading of a proposed revision to the policy on school size and is presented for action at this meeting. This item was discussed at the regular meeting of September 23 and October 14, 2008.

A. Summary of the 2008 Summer School Program and Proposal for the 2009 Program:
This report reviews results of the 2008 Summer School program and presents preliminary plans for the 2009 program. This item was tabled from the September 23, 2008, regular meeting. Action is planned at the regular meeting of November 18, 2008.

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

Action Item:
B. Proposed School Calendars for 2009-2010 and 2010-2011:
Staff is presenting draft calendars after meetings held with Palo Alto Educators Association, California School Employees Association, and the District. This was presented for information item on September 23 and for discussion on October 14.

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

Discussion Item:
D. Assessment Report and Strategic Plan Goals:
This report presents measurable academic achievement goals which inform curriculum and instruction. A presentation will be made at the meeting.

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

Discussion Items:
E. Measure A Ð Strong Schools Bond Budget:
It is recommended the Board approve a budget for several of the Measure A bond projects. Action is planned for the October 30 special meeting.

F. Authorization to Enter into Addendum No. 1 with AEDIS Architects and Planners for Planning and Design Services:
It is recommended the Board authorize execution of Addendum No. 1 in the amount of $39,982 plus reimbursable expenses for planning services for the middle schools and for $1,273,660 plus reimbursable expenses for design services at the Garland site. Action is planned for the October 30 special meeting.

G. Authorization to Enter into Addendum No. 1 with Gelfand Partners for Planning and Design Services:
It is recommended the Board approve an addendum to the master agreement with Gelfand in the amount of $52,700 plus an allowance for reimbursable expenses not to exceed $10,000 for elementary school growth planning services and for architectural and engineering services at Ohlone Elementary for $837,500 plus an allowance for reimbursable expenses not to exceed $60,000. This item was discussed at the September 30, 2008, special meeting. Action is planned for the October 30 special meeting.

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

Action Items:
H. Authorization to Seek Bids for the Construction Renovation of the Industrial Arts Building at Gunn High School:
Three applications for matching funds were approved by the state for biotechnology, auto technology, and engineering technology. Consequently, staff is requesting authorization to bid for the construction/renovation of the Industrial Arts Building on the Gunn High School campus. This item was discussed at the October 14, 2008, regular meeting.

I. Resolution 2008-09.08 Ð Transfer of Territory:
It is recommended the Board approve a resolution opposing the transfer of territory from the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District and the Mountain View-Whisman School District to PAUSD. This item was discussed at the October 14, 2008, regular meeting.

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

Discussion Items:
J. Housing Element Committee Board Representative:
The City of Palo Alto Planning Department has requested a Board member as representative to a Technical Advisory Group for updating of the Housing Element of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. Board President Tom is recommending Board Member Baten Caswell.

K. Authorization to Purchase Switches for Secondary School Network Infrastructure from MTM Technologies at a Cost Not to Exceed $206,000:
It is recommended the Board purchase six Cisco 3750s and six Cisco 3560s. This item is scheduled for action at the October 30, 2008, special meeting.


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

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