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Calaveras Unified School District Board Meeting Agenda for August 20th
West Point, CA...Enclosed is the agenda for the August 20, 2013 Board meeting. You may also view it on our website at www.calaveras.k12.ca.us. This meeting is our first off-site meeting of the school year. It will be held at West Point Elementary School. Closed session begins at 4:30 p.m. and open session begins at 5:30 p.m....
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.
Regular Meeting
of the Board of Trustees
Tuesday,
August 20, 2013
West Point Elementary School
54 Bald Mountain Road
West Point, CA 95255
4:30 P.M. – Closed Session
5:30 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
Gregory Gustafson
Zerrall McDaniel
Sherri Reusche
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 August 20, 2013 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)
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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) Liability Claims Pursuant to Government Code 54956.95: Claim No. LIA 2013/14-01
and LIA 2013/14-02
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
West Point Elementary Presentation
There will be a presentation about West Point Elementary School.
11. Superintendent’s Comments
12. 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.
13. Action or Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
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14. 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.
Motion: ___ Second: ___ Vote: ___
a. Approval of Minutes (pp 7-14)
1. August 6, 2013
b. Routine Personnel Report , August 20, 2013 (pg 15)
c. Approval, Vendor Warrant Listing
The Vendor Warrant Listing from July 17 through August 12, 2013 is presented for approval.
(A copy of this listing is available at the District Office and linked to this agenda on our website at www.calaveras.k12.ca.us.)
c. Approval of Bond Disbursements - See attached.
(A copy of this listing is available at the District Office or linked to this agenda on our website at www.calaveras.k12.ca.us)
d. Service Contracts Under $500 Approved by the Business Department (pg 16)
The report of Service Contracts Less Than $500 approved by the Business Department is presented for Board review.
e. Overnight Events/Field Trips
It is recommended the Board approve the following overnight events/field trips:
1. Calaveras High School Cross Country
The CHS Cross Country team is participating in the North Tahoe High School Race, September 13 and 14. Accommodations will be at two home rentals in Carnelian Bay. Chaperones will be Coach Tammy Lisk, Eric Lisk and other parent/guardians.
2. West Point Elementary Science Camp
West Point Elementary’s 5th and 6th graders will attend Science Camp at Point Reyes, California
September 23 through 27, 2013. They will stay at the Clem Miller Environmental Center. Travel will be in District Vans. Teachers Jim Casey and Katie Hood, as well as Linda Toren and Erin Strange will chaperone. This is paid through fundraising.
3. Mokelumne Hill and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools Science Camp
Mokelumne Hill and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools’ 6th graders will attend Science Camp at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, California, January 14-17, 2014. Transportation will be provided by CUSD school buses and teacher Michelle Olivarria and Randall Youngblood will be chaperones. This is paid through the site fundraising.
f. Mokelumne Hill Elementary Partners in Education (pp 17-23)
The Mokelumne Hill Elementary Partners in Education presents their organization’s bylaws
to the Calaveras Unified School District Board of Trustees.
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CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
g. Authorization to Continue American Fidelity Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
Authorization is requested to continue an agreement with American Fidelity to administer the Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan for the 2013/14 school year.
15. PERSONNEL (Mark Campbell, Superintendent)
a. Certificated Report (Lorraine Angel)
b. Classified Report (Patricia Jackson)
c. All Personnel
d. Classified Personnel
e. Certificated Personnel
PUBLIC HEARING OPENS:____________p.m.
Any citizen may appear before the Board to provide comment of the agreement and/or approval of the AB1200 fiscal disclosure for the ROP teachers (pp 24-28) a non-represented group. This results in an increase to the medical benefit cap of $100 per month and a 1.7% cost of living raise retroactive to July 1, 2013. (pp 24-2)
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: ___________p.m.
Motion to certify the ROP AB1200:________
Second:__________
Vote:____________
1. Approve Salary Schedule for ROP (pg 29)
It is recommended the Board approve the ROP Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2013.
2. Approval, Waiver Request for Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Counseling
For Ingrid Hjelmervik
The University internship credential route provides an opportunity for candidates who have been offered employment to complete their clinical practice while employed in an appropriate position as a school counselor. Ingrid Hjelmervik will meet eligibility for a Counseling Internship in October 2013. To bridge the gap between now and her University internship, the District must apply for a waiver with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. It is recommended the Board approval the request for a Waiver.
3. Approve Permanent Status for Abigail Ferrell
Abigail Ferrell was employed as a part-time (.50) teacher in July 2011 and has earned permanent, part-time (.50) status with the District effective July 26, 2013.
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PERSONNEL – CONTINUED
f. Management/Confidential/Supervisory
PUBLIC HEARING OPENS:____________p.m.
Any citizen may appear before the Board to provide comment of the agreement and/or approval of the AB1200 fiscal disclosure for Management/Supervisory/Confidential(pp 30-34) employees, a non-represented group. This results in an increase to the medical benefit cap of $100 per month and a 1.7% cost of living raise effective August 1, 2013.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: ___________p.m.
Motion to certify the Management/Confidential /Supervisory AB1200:________
Second:__________
Vote:____________
1. Approval Salary Schedule for Management/Confidential/Supervisory (pp 35-36)
It is recommended the Board approval the Salary Schedule for Management/Confidential/Supervisory employees effective August 1, 2013.
16. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
a. Report from Director Lisa McInturf
17. BUSINESS
1. Approve Testing Fee with Pacific EcoRisk (pg 37)
It is recommended the Board approve the testing fee with Pacific EcoRisk to perform required Title 22 “Hazardous Waste” fish toxicity test as requested through Prichard Safety for Calaveras
Unified School District. The estimated cost is $620, to be paid through the general fund.
18. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
a. First Reading – Board Policies & Bylaws – No items presented
b. Second Readings/Adoptions – No item presented
BP 5030 Student Wellness Policy (pp 38-45)
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19. Calendar of Events DATE EVENT August 21 – CANCELLED DUE TO SHORTAGE OF TB TESTS Districtwide Employee TB Testing Day 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – District Office Board Room August 23 Common Core Math Training – IMC, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 30 American Fidelity Representative – District Office Board Room – 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
20. Future Agenda Items
(Items will be placed on the agenda based upon Board consensus or a majority vote of the Board.)
21. Comments from Board Members
22. Next Meeting/Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the CUSD Board is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Closed Session begins at 4:30 p.m. Open Session begins at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at Rail Road Flat Elementary School.
Dated: 8-15-13
Time Posted: Noon
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