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CUSD Board Meeting Today
San Andreas, CA...The CUSD Board will meet today and the open session begins at 5pm in the District Office Board Room. The agenda is enclosed....
Regular Meeting
of the Board of Trustees
Tuesday,
September 11, 2012
Valley Springs Elementary School
Multi-Purpose Room
240 Pine Street
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
4:30 P.M. – Closed Session
5:00 P.M. – Open Session
Closed Session – Following Open
Session (Optional)
District Office (209) 754-2300
Fax: (209) 754-2215
BOARD MEMBERS:
Karan Bowsher
Evan Garamendi
Zerrall McDaniel
Sherri Reusche
John Yerman
Website:
www.calaveras.k12.ca.us
Mark Campbell
Superintendent
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to provide all individuals
with the tools needed to become lifelong learners who responsibly participate in
our diverse society
(Please turn off cell phones prior to the start of the meeting)
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of the Agenda
Approve the September 11, 2012 agenda.
4. Announcement of Closed Session Items
a) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mark Campbell in regard to negotiations with CSEA
(Gov. Code 54957.6)
b) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mark Campbell in regard to negotiations with CUEA (Gov.
Code 54957.6)
c) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mark Campbell in regard to negotiations with
Management/Confidential/Supervisory (Gov. Code 54957.6)
Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, in
order to participate in the board meeting, should contact the Superintendent in writing. (Gov. code
54953.2, 54954.1)
Members of the Public may request an item be placed on the agenda. The agenda request form is
available on the CUSD website, www.calaveras.k12.ca.us, under forms, public. Agenda requests must be
received at the District Office no later than 9:00 a.m., Monday, one week before the Board meeting.
Forms can also be requested by calling (209) 754-2300.
All Board meetings are tape recorded and kept for permanent Board records.
CUSD BOARD AGENDA
September 11, 2012
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - CONTINUED
d) Conference with Labor Negotiator: Mark Campbell in regard to negotiations with CASTA
(Gov. Code 54957.6)
e) To Consider the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation of Performance, Discipline, or
Dismissal of a Public Employee (Gov. Code 54957)
f) Student Discipline Matters (Gov. Code 54954.5)
1. APH 2012/13-01
5. Public Comments
At this time, visitors may comment on closed session items appearing on the agenda. This is not the
time for discussion or deliberation nor can action be taken by the Trustees or Superintendent unless
the matter is placed on a subsequent agenda. Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to
address the Board on each closed agenda item (BB 9323). The Board shall limit the total time for
public input on each item to 20 minutes. If visitors wish to address issues listed on the agenda, they
may do so at the time the item is addressed by the Board. Conduct of Hearing Session/Public Forum
will be as follows, per Calaveras Unified School District Board Bylaw #9322.
6.
Closed Session
7.
Reconvene to Open Session
8.
Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call
9.
Report of Action taken in Closed Session
10. Celebrations, Recognition and Announcements
a. Retirement Recognition
Superintendent Mark Campbell will recognize Jim Fuente’s retirement from Calaveras Unified
School District effective September 30, 2012.
b. Lions Club Multiple Student District Speakers Award
Garrett Becker of the Lion’s Club will give recognition to Jake Chambers, a Calaveras High School
student who won the Lions 75th Annual Student Speakers Contest and a $21,000 scholarship.
c. Calaveras Unified School District Education Foundation
Autumn Hesser, member of the Calaveras Unified School District Education Foundation
(CUSDEF), will provide an update on the CUSDEF new Gala venue and member status.
d. Community Garden
Autumn Hesser, teacher at Valley Springs Elementary School, will provide an update on the
Valley Springs Elementary School and Community Garden project.
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CUSD BOARD AGENDA
September 11, 2012
11. Budget Overview
Fiscal Services Director Titia Ashby and Superintendent Mark Campbell will provide a budget
overview.
12. Superintendent’s Comments
13. Public Comments
At this time, visitors may address issues that do not appear on the agenda. This is not the time for
discussion or deliberation nor can action be taken by the Trustees or Superintendent unless the
matter is placed on a subsequent agenda. Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to
address the Board on each agenda or non-agenda item (BB 9323). The Board shall limit the total
time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. If visitors wish to address issues listed on the
agenda, they may do so at the time the item is addressed by the Board. Conduct of Hearing
Session/Public Forum will be as follows, per Calaveras Unified School District Board Bylaw #9322.
14. Action on Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
15. CONSENT AGENDA:
Generally routine items are approved by one motion without discussion. The Superintendent or a
Board member may request that an item be pulled from the consent agenda and voted on
separately.
a. Approval of Minutes (pp 8-15)
1. August 21, 2012
b. Routine Personnel Report , September 11, 2012 (pp 16-17)
c. Approval, Vendor Warrant Listings
The Vendor Warrant Listings from August 15, 2012 through September 5, 2012 are presented for
approval. (A copy of these listings are available at the District office or linked to this agenda on
our website at www.calaveras.k12.ca.us.)
d. Approval of Donations (pg 18)
Donations are presented for Board approval.
e. Approval of Bond Disbursements
(A copy of the bond disbursements are linked to this agenda on our website at
www.calaveras.k12.va.us and available at the District Office.)
f. Approval of Special Contract Services for CPR Training
1. Outside Service Contract with Lynee McThorn (pg 19)
2. Outside Service Contract with Alyson Batchelor (pg 20)
g. Overnight Functions/Field Trip Approvals
1.
Rail Road Flat Elementary 6th Grade Science Camp (pg 21)
January 15-18, 2013 to Walker Creek Ranch in Marin County for 6th Grade Science Camp.
Transportation will be by District bus and the camp is funded by fundraisers.
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CUSD BOARD AGENDA
September 11, 2012
CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
Overnight Functions/Field Trip Approvals - Continued
2.
Calaveras High School Cross Country (pg 22)
September 14-15, 2012, The CHS Cross Country team will travel to Lake Tahoe to attend
the North Tahoe High School Invitational. Travel will be by school vans and parent
drivers and is funded by the CHS Cross Country Team.
3.
Jenny Lind Elementary 6th Grade Science Camp (pg 23)
February 12-15, 2013 to Mission Springs Outdoor Education in Scotts Valley.
Transportation will be by District bus and the camp is funded by fundraisers and private.
16. PERSONNEL
a. Certificated Report
b. Classified Report
c. All Personnel
1. Adoption, Resolution No. 2012/13-07, General Liability Coverage for Volunteers (pg 24)
This resolution provides general liability coverage for district volunteers who directly
volunteer to provide services to the district and whose volunteer services are accepted in
accordance with district regulations and policy.
d. Classified Personnel
1. Adoption of Resolution 2012/13-05, In the Matter of Reduction of Classified School Services
for the 2012-13 School Year (pg 25)
Board adoption of Resolution 2012/13-05, In the Matter of Reduction of Classified School
Services for the 2012/13 School Year is requested. Effective November 30, 2012, the District
will eliminate:
Van Drivers
PSN 2629 and 2628 4.16 Hours at the Transportation Department
2. AB 1200 Public Disclosure Summary of Proposed Collective Bargaining/Salary Agreement
for 2012/13 (pp 26-30)
This summary disclosure requires any budget adjustments created as a result of agreements
to be reported. The District and the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) have
agreed to a one-time $55 stipend for the 2012/13 school year.
3. Ratification of Tentative Agreements between Calaveras Unified School District and the
California School Employees’ Association (pg 31)
The negotiation process between CUSD and CSEA has concluded and teams entered into
Tentative Agreements for the 2012-13 school year for a District Office Configuration, a one-
time $55 stipend for the 2012-13 school year and one additional contract day for
prep/kitchen cleaning to all Food Service II and Kitchen Manager. CSEA ratified the
agreements and they are being presented to the Board for approval.
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CUSD BOARD AGENDA
September 11, 2012
PERSONNEL – CONTINUED
Classified Personnel - Continued
4. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: CUSD Sunshine Proposal for the 2013/14 Classified School
Employees’ Association (CSEA) Agreement (pg 32)
Calaveras Unified School District proposes to negotiate the following article for the 2013/14
negotiations with CSEA. It is requested the Board receive the proposal and open the
sunshine period. As a result, this article is being presented for initial disclosure to the public.
e. Certificated Personnel
1. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: CUSD Sunshine Proposal for the 2013/14 Calaveras Unified
Educators’ Association Agreement (pg 33)
Calaveras Unified School District proposes to negotiate the following articles for the 2013/14
negotiations with CUEA. It is requested the Board receive the proposal and open the
sunshine period. As a result, these articles are being presented for initial disclosure to the
public.
f. Management/Confidential/Supervisory - No item presented
17. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
a. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING: For the Determination of Sufficiency of Student Access to Textbooks
and/or Instructional Materials for the 2012/2013 School Year
It is required that a public hearing be held to determine the sufficiency of student access to
textbooks and/or instructional materials for the 2012/2013 school year.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
b. Adoption, Resolution No. 2012/13-06, Determination of the Sufficiency of Student Access to
Textbooks and/or Instructional Materials for the 2012/13 School Year (pp 34-35)
Adoption of Resolution 2012/13-06, Determination of the Sufficiency of Student Access to
Textbooks and/or Instructional Materials for the 2012/13 School Year is recommended.
18. BUSINESS
a. Approval of the 2012-2013 K-3 Class Size Reduction Application (pp 36-38)
Approval to participate in Class Size Reduction for the 2012/13 school year is requested. The
application is presented for approval.
b. Request for Allowance of Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions (pp 39-41)
Board approval is requested to allow for attendance due to emergency conditions. The
emergency condition was created by a power outage for the school day of August 14, 2012. The
combination of a weather forecast of 106° and the power failure created unsafe conditions for
students and staff at Calaveras High School.
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CUSD BOARD AGENDA
September 11, 2012
BUSINESS – CONTINUED
c. Adoption of Resolution 2012/13-04, Authorization of the 2012 Certificates of
Participation (COP) Financing Program (pp 42-50)
Board adoption of Resolution 2012/13-04, Authorization of the 2012 COP Financing Program is
requested. This authorizes the execution and delivery by the District of a third amendment to
Master Lease Agreement, a third Supplemental Trust Agreement, Escrow Agreements, a
Continuing Disclosure Agreement and Certificate Purchase Agreement with respect to the
execution and delivery of Calaveras Unified School District Certificates of Participation (2012
Financing Program), authorizing the execution and delivery of such certificates evidencing
principal in an aggregate amount of not to exceed $7,500,000. Authorizing the distribution of
an official statement in connect ion therewith and authorizing the execution of necessary
documents and certificates and related actions.
d. Approval of Revised Multi-Year Budget Projection (pp 51-59)
Board approval is requested to approve a revised Multi-Year Budget Projection. The Calaveras
County Office of Education provided a “conditional approval” of Calaveras Unified School
District’s 2012/13 budget. The conditions included a revision of our Multi-Year Projection.
19. DISTRICT OPERATIONS – No item presented
20. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS -
Policy Overview
POLICIES AND REGULATIONS - CONTINUED
a. First Reading – Board Policies, Bylaws, Administrative Regulations and Exhibits
b. Second Readings/Adoptions
E 5145.6
Parental Notifications
BP 5145.7
Sexual Harassment
AR 5145.7
Sexual Harrassment
BP 6145
Extracurriular and Cocurricular Activities
AR 6159
Individualized Education Program
BP 7110
Facilities Master Plan
BP 7214
General Obligation Bonds
AR 7214
General Obligation Bonds
21. Calendar of Events
DATE
September 15
EVENT
Board Study Session – 9:00 a.m. to Noon
District Office Board Room
22. Future Agenda Items
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CUSD BOARD AGENDA
September 11, 2012
23. Comments from Board Members
24. Next Meeting/Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the CUSD Board is scheduled for Tuesday, September 25, 2012. This
meeting will be held at West Point Elementary School in the Multi-purpose room. Closed Session
begins at 4:30 p.m. and Open Session begins at 5:00 p.m.
There will be a special Board Study Session on Saturday, September 15, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the
District Office Board Room.
Dated: 9-6-12
Time Posted: Noon
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