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OPENING |
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Call to Order |
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Recess to Closed Session (Conference Room A) 5:30 p.m. |
Action |
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Anyone wishing to address the Board regarding Closed Session items may do so at this time. |
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Items listed below may be discussed in closed session. Items [√] marked are scheduled for discussion at this meeting. All proceedings are reported to the public in open session where action is taken or staff is given direction.
[ ] 1. Employee Evaluation pursuant to Government Code §54957
[ ] 2. Employee Appointment pursuant to Government Code §54957
[ ] 3. Liability Claims pursuant to Government Code §54961
[√] 4. Conference with Labor Negotiator, Dr. Scott Bowers, regarding PAEA, CSEA, and Non-represented groups pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
[ ] 5. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code §54956
[√] 6. Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Government Code §54957
[√] 7. Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9
[ ] 8. Student Discipline |
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C. |
Approval of Agenda Order |
Action |
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REPORTS |
Information |
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Staff and Student Successes |
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Student Board Representative Reports |
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Superintendent’s Report |
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR |
Action |
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These items are considered routine and will be approved in one action without discussion. If a Board member requests an item be removed from the Calendar or a citizen wishes to speak to an item, it will be considered under Action Items. |
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Certificated Personnel Actions |
Consent |
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It is recommended the Board approve the certificated personnel actions as presented. |
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Classified Personnel Actions |
Consent |
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It is recommended the Board approve the classified personnel actions as presented. |
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Appropriation of Measure A Funds for Computers at All District Schools |
Consent |
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The Board will discuss appropriating $3,134,745 for the high schools, $2,198,102 for the middle schools, and $3,647,767 for the elementary schools for technology purchases over an eight year period; and appropriating $3,254,192 for use at the District level. Action is scheduled for the February 9 regular meeting. |
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Authorization to Issue a Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $355,000 for a District Student Information System |
Consent |
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The Board will discuss entering into a contract with Infinite Campus for the implementation, licensing, maintenance, and support of a SIS for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 school years. Action is scheduled for the February 9 regular meeting. |
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Variable Term Waiver for ROP Automotive Mechanics Teacher |
Consent |
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The Board will discuss authorizing the filing of a Variable Term (English Learner) Waiver for Michael Camicia. Action is scheduled for the February 9 regular meeting. |
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Authorization to Issue Addendum No. 5 to Deems Lewis McKinley Architecture |
Consent |
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The Board will discuss authorizing Addendum No. 5 with DLM Architecture in the amount of $332,350. Action is scheduled for the February 9 regular meeting. |
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Agreement Between the Palo Alto Unified School District and the City of Palo Alto Concerning the Public Use, Brokering, and Maintenance of District-Owned Athletic Fields, Tennis Courts, and Basketball Courts Jointly Used by School Students and the General Public |
Consent |
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The Board will discuss authorizing the joint agreement between the District and City. Action is scheduled for the February 9 regular meeting. |
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Approval of Minutes |
Consent |
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the two meetings of January 12, 2010, and for the two meetings of January 26, 2010. |
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Resolutions |
Consent |
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- Resolution 2009-10.10 – Authorization to Accept American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Program
Funds are for the current 2009-10 school year and provides services through the Transition Partnership Program.
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ACTION / DISCUSSION / INFORMATION ITEMS |
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2010-11 Budget Balancing Plan |
Discussion |
11 |
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Staff will present information regarding the process and recommendation for reducing the budget for next school year. The materials are presented in the full Board packet as Item 11, and continues the discussion will from the afternoon Study Session. |
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Progress on Conceptual Design for Fairmeadow Elementary School |
Discussion |
12 |
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Staff will present a report on planning for construction to make Fairmeadow a four strand school. |
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Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, California (Palo Alto High School) |
Discussion |
13 |
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The Board will discuss adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Palo Alto High School master plan. Action is scheduled for the meeting of February 23, 2010. |
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Authorization to Solicit Bids for the Palo Alto High School Multi-use Fields |
Action |
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The Board will discuss authorizing staff to solicit bids from a pool of prequalified contractors for the Palo Alto High School multi-use field project. Action is scheduled for the February 23, 2010, regular meeting. |
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Review and Ratification of Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) (formerly School Improvement Plans) and School and Library Improvement Block Grant Budgets (formerly SIP Budgets) for 2009-10 for Gunn and Palo Alto High Schools |
Action |
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The Board discussed the SPSAs for the high school at a study session held on January 26, 2010. It is recommended the Board take action to ratify the plans. |
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Authorization to Issue Addendum No. 6 to Deems Lewis McKinley Architecture for Initial Studies for the Football Stadium Renovations at Palo Alto High School |
Discussion |
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The Board will discuss authorize Addendum No. 6 in the amount of $25,000 to perform initial studies for the Football Stadium Renovation at Palo Alto High School. Action is scheduled for the February 23, 2010, regular meeting. |
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Changes to Board Bylaws 9270 – Conflict of Interest |
Discussion |
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The Board will discuss adopting changes to BB 9270 to meet the request of the Santa Clara County Office of County Counsel. Action is scheduled for the February 23 regular meeting. |
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2010 California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly Election |
Discussion |
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The Board will discuss voting for up to six candidates for the Region 20, Santa Clara County CSBA delegates. Action is planned for the February 23, 2010, regular meeting. |
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OPEN FORUM |
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Anyone wishing to address the Board on non-agenda items may do so at this time. Comments are taken as close to 8:30 p.m. as possible. Community members wishing to address the Board are allotted THREE minutes per speaker. Should more than 20 people wish to address any one topic, the Board may elect to allot TWO minutes per speaker. Additional instructions are listed on the back page of this agenda. |
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BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE / BOARD OPERATIONS / RECOGNITION |
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This is an opportunity for Board members to address activities, correspondence, and operations and to acknowledge or recognize specific programs, activities, or personnel. |
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A. |
Reports |
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B. |
Correspondence |
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C. |
Operations |
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Possible Future Board Agenda Items
Board members may suggest items for placement on future agendas. |
Consensus |
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D. |
Acknowledgements and Recognition |
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E. |
Board Calendar |
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A Closed Session is scheduled for February 23, 2010.
The next regular meeting is scheduled February 23, 2010. Topics may include:
- 2010-11 Budget Balancing Plan
- Mitigated Negative Declaration for Palo Alto High School
- Addendum No. 6 for Deems Lewis McKinley
- BB 9270 – Conflict of Interest
- CSBA Delegate Assembly Election
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ADJOURN |
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