Board Highlights for September 22, 2009

• The Board took action to approve the conceptual design for Gunn High School and authorized proceeding with the schematic design.
• The Board too action to approve the conceptual design for Palo Alto High School and authorized proceeding with the schematic design.
• The Board discussed addendum no. 4 with DLM Architecture for a landscape architect.
• Staff presented the 2009-10 enrollment report.
• The Board discussed the potential parcel tax process.
• The Board took action to adopt the 2008-09 ending balance and revisions to the budget for 2009-10.
• The Board discussed adoption of the appropriation limits for 2008-09 and 2009-10.
• The Board discussed the Board policies adoption process.
• The Board discussed addendum no. 2 to the agreement with AEDIS Architecture and Planning for middle schools design services.

Board Highlights for September 8, 2009 – Special Meeting

• Staff and Board members met to discuss a future parcel tax and next steps.

Board Highlights for September 8, 2009 – Regular Meeting

• The Board conducted a public hearing regarding certification of sufficient textbooks and instructional materials.
• The Board discussed the agreement between the City of Palo Alto and the district for the middle school sports program and the summer enrichment program.

Board Highlights for August 25, 2009

• The Board discussed the Strategic Plan and the Focused Goals for the current school year.
• Staff provided an update for the 2009-10 state budget.
• The Board approved the lease agreement for the Garland Site with Stratford School, Inc.
• The Board discussed variable term waivers for a library media teacher and a Spanish immersion teacher.
• The Board discussed authorizing three teachers who would each teach a single subject class upon having met course work requirements. 
• The Board discussed a third addendum to the agreement with Deems Lewis McKinley Architecture.
• The Board discussed the furnishings and equipment budget for the Gunn High School Industrial Arts building.
• The Board discussed approving the Regional Occupational Program Joint Powers Agreement.

Board Highlights for August 5, 2009

• The Board took action to approve a resolution authorizing the completion and submission of an application for qualified school construction bond allocation from the California Department of Education.
• The Board took action to establish the tax rate for District bonds for the 2009-10 fiscal year.