I.

OPENING

A.

Call to Order

II.

ACTION / DISCUSSION / INFORMATION ITEMS

A.

Bond Issuance Documents

Action

1

Two resolutions are presented for issuing bonds.  Adoption of these resolutions requires receipt and certification of election results and so action has been deferred until this special meeting.  This item was discussed at the June 24, 2008, regular meeting..

B.

Strong Schools Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee

Action

2

The legislation authorizing the sale of bonds through passage of Measure A, requires the establishment of a Citizens’ Oversight Committee to actively review and report on the use of bond proceeds.  The committee must be established within sixty days of the Board’s certification of election results, anticipated to be at the tentative July 2, 2008, special meeting.

C.

Contract with O’Connor Construction Management for Program and Project Management Services

Action

3

It is recommended the Board authorize an extension of the contract with O’Connor Construction from August 1 through August 31, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $79,500.

D.

Establishment of an Initial Pool of Architects for the Strong Schools Bond

Action

4

After reviewing 43 applications in response to a Request for Qualifications, conducting a non‑mandatory walk‑though with 22 attendees,  and interviewing 10 firms, staff is recommending a pool or architects including:  AEDIS Architecture & Planning, Bunton Clifford Associates (BCA), Deems Lewis McKinley Architects, and Gelfand Partners Architects, Inc.

E.

New Contract Term with California Service Employees Association (CSEA)

Action

5

The current three-year agreement between the District and CSEA expires on June 30, 2008.  Approval of this item will establish a new contract term through June 30, 2011, while allowing the other articles of the contract to remain open for negotiation.  Action will be considered at the tentatively scheduled special meeting of the Board on July 2, 2008.

F.

Child Care Services and Lease Renewal of Premises Contract

Action

6

The current lease agreement with CCLC will expire on June 30, 2008.  It is recommended the Board of Education approve the lease renewal for child care at Nixon Elementary.

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G.

Consent Calendar

Action

Resolution 2008-09.03 – Authorizing Signatures

Consent

7

This resolution will reflect changes in personnel or titles for Assistant Superintendent – Educational Services and the Chief Business Officers and assigns authority to sign contracts, orders, and checks.

III.

Board Calendar

It is anticipated that special meetings regarding the bond will be required in July and August.  A special meeting for a Board retreat with staff is scheduled for August 4 and 5, 2008.  The next regular Board meeting will be held August 26, 2008.

IV.

ADJOURN