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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/15/2009 11:05 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/15/2009 11:05 PM
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Vallecito Union School District Board Meeting Wednesday February 18th, 2009
Murphys, CA....VUSD will hold a Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, February 19th. They will begin with a Closed Session at 3:30pm with Open Public Session at 5:30pm. Full agenda is enclosed....
VALLECITO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
3:30 p.m. – Closed Session
5:30 p.m. – Open Public Session
WEDNESDAY, February 18, 2009
ALBERT MICHELSON SCHOOL
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Road, Murphys, CA
OUR MISSION
Provide a safe, respectful and nurturing school environment
Provide exemplary, standards-based, fiscally sustainable programs
Foster the development of each individual through enrichment, extra-curricular and other Support programs
Employ and retain highly qualified professional staff
Forge partnerships and collaboration opportunities with community shareholders
Any writings or documents that are public records and are provided to a majority of the governing board regarding an open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the District Office located at 4545B Moran Road during normal business hours.
I. CALL TO ORDER OF PUBLIC MEETING – Closed Session Immediately Convened
A. Personnel
Certificated
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Public Employee Appointment
Summer School Teachers & Coordinators
Public Employment Evaluations
Certificated Staff
CLASSIFIED
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Public Employee Appointment
Instructional Aide position # 2114
Summer School Bus driver
Summer School Instructional Aides
Public Employment
Modify Food Service Driver position
Public Employment Evaluations
Classified Staff
CONFIDENTIAL / MANAGEMENT
Public Employment
Approve Technology Specialist Job Description
Business Manager – Expansion of Duties
B.CONFERENCE WITH AGENCY LABOR NEGOTIATOR / DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE - GLENN SEWELL, SUPERINTENDENT
(Byron Smith, Attorney at Law, and Gretchen McReynolds, Business Manager, will be attending)
Vallecito Teachers’ Association
California School Employees’ Association – Chapter 748
Possible transfer of duties to an existing position
C. PUPIL PERSONNEL
Confidential Student Information
II. OPEN SESSION (5:30 p.m. / Michelson Library)
Pledge of Allegiance
III. CLOSED SESSION REPORTABLE ACTIONS
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Action to add or delete items from any portion of the agenda or to discuss any consent agenda items must be taken prior to adoption of the agenda.
V. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Up to fifteen minutes of this portion of the meeting are reserved for members of the public to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the School Board. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. The School Board is prohibited by law from
taking action on matters discussed that are not on the Agenda, and no adverse conclusions should be drawn if the School Board does not respond to public comment at this time.
Vallecito Teachers’ Association -
California School Employees Association – Vallecito Chapter 748 –
General Public / Community Groups / Parent Groups -
Staff Members –
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS – Routine report of activities, operations, meetings / conferences held and/or attended by Board members, Schools, and Superintendent
Student Representative –AMS -
Avery Middle –
Michelson –
Hazel Fischer –
Mr. Emerson -
Mr. Deane -
Mrs. Bray -
Mr. Harrison -
Mr. Milward–
Glenn Sewell, Superintendent –
Classified Staff Member of the Year recognition
Superintendent’s Symposium report
VII. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one motion and voice vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Board of Trustees requests items to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action. Any items will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
A.1 Approval of Warrants
A.2 Approval of 1/14/09 Regular Meeting minutes
A.3 Adopt Resolution No. 08/09-10 – Disposal of Surplus Property – 1980 Crown school bus #3
A.4 Adopt Resolution No. 08/09 -11 – Staff Appreciation Week – Feb 22 – 28
A.5 Adopt Resolution No. 08/09 -12 – Week of the Administrator – Mar 1 – 7
A.6 Approve the following Interdistrict Transfers:
(2) Kdg & (2) 1st grade students to attend Alpine County schools while residing in the VUSD attendance area
A.7 Accept the following donations
$2,500 from Angels-Murphys-Arnold Boosters Club for the ski program
$895 from Arnold Rotary Club for the robotics program at Avery and Hazel Fischer schools
$100 from Gene & William Achterberg for the ski program
$550 from Mark Twain St Joseph’s for Mona Alderman’s class
$500 from Mark Twain St Joseph’s for Michelson library
A.8 Approve Overnight Field Trip request for GATE students to attend the “Age of Sail” Feb 22-23
A.9 Approve Intra-district transfer of 1st grade student from AME to HFE
A.10 Approve Telecommunications Services Agreement with Shoutpoint, Inc.
A.11 Approve Certificated Seniority List
A.12 Approve Classified Seniority List
A.13 Accept the resignation of classified position #’s 2513 & 2510
A.14 Approve an increase of 3 hours per week to food service driver position # 2513
A.15 Approve Technology Plan
A.16 Approve Purchase of Infinite Campus Student Information System
A.17 Sunshine District items for VTA negotiations –Sunshine period begins
A.18 Approve Coach’s Handbook
A.19 Approve Agreement for Internet Access 2009-2010
B. GENERAL BUSINESS
B.1 Discussion of formation of Task Force Committee – Board may give direction
C. BUSINESS / FINANCE
C.1 Resolution No. 08/09-14 – The Board will consider Resolution No. 08/09-14 – Authorizing the Borrowing of Funds for Fiscal Year 2009-10 and the Issuance and Sale of a 2009-2010 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note therefore and Participation in the California School Cash Reserve
Program (TRANs) requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County to Issue and Sell Said Note. This is an annual cash flow recommendation of the County Office of Education. This
instrument will protect the District from cash flow shortages and generate income if not used. All districts in the County participate in this program. (A copy of the resolution will be available at the meeting.) - Adoption requested
C.2 Resolution No. 08/09-15 – Approval of Behavioral Intervention Plans Mandated Cost Claim Settlement and Agreement to Waive Future Claims – Adoption requested
D. PERSONNEL
D.1 CERTIFICATED
D.1A Appoint Certificated Summer School teaching & Coordinating positions - Approval requested
D.1B Approve Certificated Leave of Absence/Reduced Assignment request – Approval requested
D.2 CLASSIFIED
D.2A Appoint 2.333 hr Classified Instructional Aide position #2114 – Approval requested
D.2B Appoint the following Classified Summer School positions: Approval requested
Bus Drivers
Instructional Aides
D.3 CONFIDENTIAL / MANAGEMENT
D.3A Approve Technology Specialist job description – Approval requested
E. FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, MAINTENANCE, FOOD SERVICE
E.1 Manager of Operations Report – Update on facilities, maintenance, transportation / Board may
give direction on the following items:
Bus Barn - Condor Earth contract of approx. $6,700 will be coming. Frank Walter & Assoc. have completed the physical portion of the Topo Survey and we are waiting for the report
Avery Shade Structure - After conferring with the installation contractor and architect, an agreement was signed with Canepa for drilling. The cost will not exceed $4,850. Will schedule during a non school day.
Columbine Locks – AME portables completed. As weather and time permits we will begin installing for classrooms.
Kitchen Equipment – Looking at a refrigerator at Bret Harte which needs a new compressor, for use at Hazel Fischer. A new unit would be $3,000. Dishwashers need to be replaced at both elementary sites. Will require tear out as they are part of the stainless steel tables. (Summer project)
New Bus – Two drivers have had inservice training with the new bus #13. This bus replaces bus #3. Waiting for snow tires due the week of Feb 9-13th. Bus will go to AME and the Bluebird will go on standby.
CCPPA (Calaveras County Public Power Authority) – It is possible that our electric rates will double next year; from 5.5 cents to 10 cents a KWH. All public agencies would be affected. CCPPA has hired an energy management firm to do Phase I evaluation and Phase II Conservation Measures. Phase III would be the actual energy management equipment install, etc. and would require an MOU with the district and the consultants. We would pay for this part…… “with energy savings of course”
E.2 Adopt Resolution No. 08/09-13 – Authorizing application to Lower Emission School Bus Replacement and Retrofit Component Heavy-Duty Engine Incentive Program – Approval requested
E.3 Approve request to purchase State Relocatable Classrooms – Approval requested
F. POLICY REVISION
F.1 Policy Revision / Adoption – First Reading / Revisions / Study Session / Adoption
AR 4161.2 Personal Leaves
BP 5137 Positive School Climate
VIII. ITEMS FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING
2nd Interim Report
Award of Excellence Review
Certificated Staff of Year Award
Report on Asilomar Conference
2009-2010 & 2010-2011 School Calendar
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Government Code Section 54954.3 provides that the public will have an opportunity to address the Board on any item described on a regular or special meeting either before or during the consideration of that item.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a special accommodation to participate, please contact the Vallecito Union School District Office at 209-795-8000 at least 48 hours in advance.VALLECITO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
3:30 p.m. – Closed Session
5:30 p.m. – Open Public Session
WEDNESDAY, February 18, 2009
ALBERT MICHELSON SCHOOL
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Road, Murphys, CA
OUR MISSION
Provide a safe, respectful and nurturing school environment
Provide exemplary, standards-based, fiscally sustainable programs
Foster the development of each individual through enrichment, extra-curricular and other Support programs
Employ and retain highly qualified professional staff
Forge partnerships and collaboration opportunities with community shareholders
Any writings or documents that are public records and are provided to a majority of the governing board regarding an open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the District Office located at 4545B Moran Road during normal business hours.
I. CALL TO ORDER OF PUBLIC MEETING – Closed Session Immediately Convened
A. Personnel
Certificated
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Public Employee Appointment
Summer School Teachers & Coordinators
Public Employment Evaluations
Certificated Staff
CLASSIFIED
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Public Employee Appointment
Instructional Aide position # 2114
Summer School Bus driver
Summer School Instructional Aides
Public Employment
Modify Food Service Driver position
Public Employment Evaluations
Classified Staff
CONFIDENTIAL / MANAGEMENT
Public Employment
Approve Technology Specialist Job Description
Business Manager – Expansion of Duties
B.CONFERENCE WITH AGENCY LABOR NEGOTIATOR / DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE - GLENN SEWELL, SUPERINTENDENT
(Byron Smith, Attorney at Law, and Gretchen McReynolds, Business Manager, will be attending)
Vallecito Teachers’ Association
California School Employees’ Association – Chapter 748
Possible transfer of duties to an existing position
C. PUPIL PERSONNEL
Confidential Student Information
II. OPEN SESSION (5:30 p.m. / Michelson Library)
Pledge of Allegiance
III. CLOSED SESSION REPORTABLE ACTIONS
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Action to add or delete items from any portion of the agenda or to discuss any consent agenda items must be taken prior to adoption of the agenda.
V. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Up to fifteen minutes of this portion of the meeting are reserved for members of the public to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the School Board. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. The School Board is prohibited by law from
taking action on matters discussed that are not on the Agenda, and no adverse conclusions should be drawn if the School Board does not respond to public comment at this time.
Vallecito Teachers’ Association -
California School Employees Association – Vallecito Chapter 748 –
General Public / Community Groups / Parent Groups -
Staff Members –
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS – Routine report of activities, operations, meetings / conferences held and/or attended by Board members, Schools, and Superintendent
Student Representative –AMS -
Avery Middle –
Michelson –
Hazel Fischer –
Mr. Emerson -
Mr. Deane -
Mrs. Bray -
Mr. Harrison -
Mr. Milward–
Glenn Sewell, Superintendent –
Classified Staff Member of the Year recognition
Superintendent’s Symposium report
VII. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one motion and voice vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Board of Trustees requests items to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action. Any items will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
A.1 Approval of Warrants
A.2 Approval of 1/14/09 Regular Meeting minutes
A.3 Adopt Resolution No. 08/09-10 – Disposal of Surplus Property – 1980 Crown school bus #3
A.4 Adopt Resolution No. 08/09 -11 – Staff Appreciation Week – Feb 22 – 28
A.5 Adopt Resolution No. 08/09 -12 – Week of the Administrator – Mar 1 – 7
A.6 Approve the following Interdistrict Transfers:
(2) Kdg & (2) 1st grade students to attend Alpine County schools while residing in the VUSD attendance area
A.7 Accept the following donations
$2,500 from Angels-Murphys-Arnold Boosters Club for the ski program
$895 from Arnold Rotary Club for the robotics program at Avery and Hazel Fischer schools
$100 from Gene & William Achterberg for the ski program
$550 from Mark Twain St Joseph’s for Mona Alderman’s class
$500 from Mark Twain St Joseph’s for Michelson library
A.8 Approve Overnight Field Trip request for GATE students to attend the “Age of Sail” Feb 22-23
A.9 Approve Intra-district transfer of 1st grade student from AME to HFE
A.10 Approve Telecommunications Services Agreement with Shoutpoint, Inc.
A.11 Approve Certificated Seniority List
A.12 Approve Classified Seniority List
A.13 Accept the resignation of classified position #’s 2513 & 2510
A.14 Approve an increase of 3 hours per week to food service driver position # 2513
A.15 Approve Technology Plan
A.16 Approve Purchase of Infinite Campus Student Information System
A.17 Sunshine District items for VTA negotiations –Sunshine period begins
A.18 Approve Coach’s Handbook
A.19 Approve Agreement for Internet Access 2009-2010
B. GENERAL BUSINESS
B.1 Discussion of formation of Task Force Committee – Board may give direction
C. BUSINESS / FINANCE
C.1 Resolution No. 08/09-14 – The Board will consider Resolution No. 08/09-14 – Authorizing the Borrowing of Funds for Fiscal Year 2009-10 and the Issuance and Sale of a 2009-2010 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note therefore and Participation in the California School Cash Reserve
Program (TRANs) requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County to Issue and Sell Said Note. This is an annual cash flow recommendation of the County Office of Education. This
instrument will protect the District from cash flow shortages and generate income if not used. All districts in the County participate in this program. (A copy of the resolution will be available at the meeting.) - Adoption requested
C.2 Resolution No. 08/09-15 – Approval of Behavioral Intervention Plans Mandated Cost Claim Settlement and Agreement to Waive Future Claims – Adoption requested
D. PERSONNEL
D.1 CERTIFICATED
D.1A Appoint Certificated Summer School teaching & Coordinating positions - Approval requested
D.1B Approve Certificated Leave of Absence/Reduced Assignment request – Approval requested
D.2 CLASSIFIED
D.2A Appoint 2.333 hr Classified Instructional Aide position #2114 – Approval requested
D.2B Appoint the following Classified Summer School positions: Approval requested
Bus Drivers
Instructional Aides
D.3 CONFIDENTIAL / MANAGEMENT
D.3A Approve Technology Specialist job description – Approval requested
E. FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, MAINTENANCE, FOOD SERVICE
E.1 Manager of Operations Report – Update on facilities, maintenance, transportation / Board may
give direction on the following items:
Bus Barn - Condor Earth contract of approx. $6,700 will be coming. Frank Walter & Assoc. have completed the physical portion of the Topo Survey and we are waiting for the report
Avery Shade Structure - After conferring with the installation contractor and architect, an agreement was signed with Canepa for drilling. The cost will not exceed $4,850. Will schedule during a non school day.
Columbine Locks – AME portables completed. As weather and time permits we will begin installing for classrooms.
Kitchen Equipment – Looking at a refrigerator at Bret Harte which needs a new compressor, for use at Hazel Fischer. A new unit would be $3,000. Dishwashers need to be replaced at both elementary sites. Will require tear out as they are part of the stainless steel tables. (Summer project)
New Bus – Two drivers have had inservice training with the new bus #13. This bus replaces bus #3. Waiting for snow tires due the week of Feb 9-13th. Bus will go to AME and the Bluebird will go on standby.
CCPPA (Calaveras County Public Power Authority) – It is possible that our electric rates will double next year; from 5.5 cents to 10 cents a KWH. All public agencies would be affected. CCPPA has hired an energy management firm to do Phase I evaluation and Phase II Conservation Measures. Phase III would be the actual energy management equipment install, etc. and would require an MOU with the district and the consultants. We would pay for this part…… “with energy savings of course”
E.2 Adopt Resolution No. 08/09-13 – Authorizing application to Lower Emission School Bus Replacement and Retrofit Component Heavy-Duty Engine Incentive Program – Approval requested
E.3 Approve request to purchase State Relocatable Classrooms – Approval requested
F. POLICY REVISION
F.1 Policy Revision / Adoption – First Reading / Revisions / Study Session / Adoption
AR 4161.2 Personal Leaves
BP 5137 Positive School Climate
VIII. ITEMS FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING
2nd Interim Report
Award of Excellence Review
Certificated Staff of Year Award
Report on Asilomar Conference
2009-2010 & 2010-2011 School Calendar
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Government Code Section 54954.3 provides that the public will have an opportunity to address the Board on any item described on a regular or special meeting either before or during the consideration of that item.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a special accommodation to participate, please contact the Vallecito Union School District Office at 209-795-8000 at least 48 hours in advance.
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