Palo Alto Unified School District
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September 28th, 2010

A. CALL TO ORDER/OPEN SESSION/REPORTS

Reports:
A. Approval of Agenda Order
B. Staff and Student Successes
C. Student Board Representative Reports
D. Superintendent's Report

B. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR/DISCUSSION ITEM

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 August 2010. The warrant list is provided to the Board under separate cover and is available online for public review.

D. Authorization to File CEQA Exemption for Fairmeadow Elementary School:
It is recommended the Board authorize staff to file a Notice of Exemption of the California Environmental Quality Act for Fairmeadow Elementary. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.

E. Authorization to Issue Addendum No. 8 to Deems Lewis McKinley Architects (DLM):
It is recommended the Board authoirze addendum 8 to increase the design fees for the new theater project at Palo Alto High School by $309,500 plus reimbursable expenses of $15,000 and toincrease the design fees for the media arts/classroom building project at Paly by $58,500. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.

F. Authorization to Issue Addendum No. 4 to AEDIS Architecture and Planning for the Fire Sprinkler System Design at Jordan, J. L. Stanford, and Terman Middle Schools:
It is recommended the Board approve this addendum in the amount of $49,845 to increase the design fees for the three middle school fire sprinkler systems. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.

G. Amendment to Agreement with VBN Architects for Gunn High School Industrial Arts Building:
It is recommended the Board approve this amendment in the amount of $16,563 for work performed at the Gunn Industrial Arts Building. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.

H. Authorization to Issue Addendum No. 1 to TestMarc for Commissioning Agent Services at Ohlone Elementary School:
It is recommended the Board authorize staff to execute Addendum No. 1 in the amount of $22,060 for third party commissioning agent services at Ohlone Elementary. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.

I. Sale of Surplus Equipment:
It is recommended the Board authorize the sale of three aircrafts used in the adult education program. Sale of items exceeding $15,000 in value must be approved by the Board. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.

J. Variable Term Waivers for Library Media Teachers:
It is recommended the Board approve the waiver for Julie Griffin and Doree Tschudy as library media teachers at Ohlone and Duveneck elementary schools, respectively. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.

K. Resolution 2010-11.07 - Certification of Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials:
It is recommended the Board approve the certification and resolution. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.


Discussion Item:
A. Proposed School Calendars for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013:
This is the first of three presentations of the proposed school calendars. The Board will discuss them at this meeting; there will be a public comment period using calendar@pausd.org The Board will discuss the final proposed calendars on October 26 and consider taking action to approve them on November 9.

C. INFORMATION ITEM

B. Strategic Plan Goals and Accountability Results:
Staff will present the first of two reports on accountability results. This report will cover elementary and middle schools, the Academic Performance Index (API), California Standards Tests (CSTs), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). The second report will be presented at the October 12 regular meeting and will cover the high schools.

D. OPEN FORUM/ACTION ITEM

C. Approval of Exterior Site Schematic Design of JLS Middle School:
It is recommended the Board approve the revised schematic design of the exterior site improvements for JLS and authorize staff to continue with the design development and construction documents for this project. This item was discussed at the June 1 and 22 regular meetings.

E. DISCUSSION ITEM

D. Updated Master Plan Project List for Palo Alto High School:
The Board will discuss approving the Updated Master Plan Project List for Paly. This item is anticipated to return for action at the next regular meeting.

F. INFORMATION ITEM

E. Update on Performing Arts (Theater) Project at Palo Alto High School:
Staff will present information regarding the theater project at Paly. There will be no action taken on this item at this time.

G. ACTION ITEMS/DISCUSSION ITEM

Action Items:
F. Approval of Schematic Design of Fairmeadow Elementary School:
It is recommended the Board take action to approve the design and to proceed with design development and construction documents at its next meeting. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.

G. 2009-10 Ending Balance and Budget Update for 2010-11:
It is recommended the Board take action to approve the revisions to the 2010-11 budget and to file the 2009-10 unaudited actual to the County Superintendent of Schools. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.


Discussion Item:
H. Resolution 2010-11.08: Adoption of Appropriation Limits for 2009-10 and 2010-11:
Staff will present information about the appropriation limits for this year and the previous school year. It is recommended the Board consider taking action at its next regular meeting.

H. ACTION ITEM

I. New or Adjusted Policies/Mandates per State of California Legislation:
It is recommended the Board approve the November 2009 new or adjusted policies from the California School Boards Association (CSBA). This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.

I. ACTION ITEM/BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE /BOARD OPERATIONS/RECOGNITION/ADJOURNMENT

Action Item:
J. New or Adjusted Policies/Mandates per State of California Legislation -Board Policy 6161.1 - Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials:
It is recommended the Aboard approve this adjusted policy, also part of the November 2009 CSBA policy changes. This item was discussed at the September 14, 2010, regular meeting.


Board Member Reports:
A. Reports
B. Correspondence
C. Operations
-Possible Future Board Agenda Items
D. Acknowledgements and Recognitions
E. Board Calendar
-The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2010.

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