Subject Open Session
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Board President Pro Tem Robert Varich called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Robert Varich, Heather Sutton, Karen Whipple, Jim Macfarlane
Absent: Lori Booroojian
Also present were: Glen Ishiwata, Superintendent; Cecelia English, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Instruction; Robert Golton, Interim CBO; Caroline Hastings, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Varich read a statement to the members of the audience regarding the procedure to be followed in addressing the Board and how members of the audience are to conduct themselves. This statement will be read at each Board Meeting.
Motion: Approve the August 8, 2006 agenda
M/S Macfarlane/Sutton Vote 4-0 4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no speakers.
5. CLOSED SESSION 5:36 P.M.
ADJOURN MEETING TO CLOSED SESSION
a. PERSONNEL (Pursuant to Government Code §54957) 6. OPEN SESSION
Meeting called back to order at 6:35 p.m. followed by flag salute.
7. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Varich announced that no action had been taken in closed Session. Open Session Call meeting to order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Public Comments -There were no comments Closed Session Meeting Reconvened - Flag Salute No Action Taken in Closed Session MORELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
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8. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ronald Burton, Castro community member, addressed the Board regarding concerns about the District enlarging Castro Middle School. Mr. Burton stated that he was speaking for himself and neighbors at large.
9. CREATING AND SUSTAINING A POSITIVE GOVERNANCE TEAM CULTURE – GOVERNANCE NORMS – Remains on the agenda for easy reference for members of the Board.
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Superintendent Ishiwata recognized parent Rosemary Frieden for her efforts in raising funds for the Moreland Educational Foundation (MEF) through the Charity Cars Program. Mrs. Frieden recently presented MEF with a check for $3,240. A total of $24,500 has been raised through the Charity Cars
Foundation so far. Mr. Ishiwata presented a certificate of appreciation to Julie Heale, MEF Treasurer and Janine Peyton, MEF President, in the absence of Mrs. Frieden.
Superintendent Ishiwata announced that the District’s Leadership Team had its annual workshop all day Friday, August 4, and one-half day on Saturday, August 5. The program for the workshop included in-service training and plans for the opening of schools.
11. BOARD MEMBERS COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS
Board member Heather Sutton inquired about information on the City of Campbell crossing guard situation. Mr. Ishiwata indicated that the
intersection that was brought to his attention was at Phoenix and Hamilton. There was some question regarding whose jurisdiction this intersection was in. Mr. Ishiwata has met with Russ Taft from the City of San Jose and has been in contact with the City of Campbell. The City of Campbell
representative stated that there has never been a crossing guard at that
intersection. The need for a crossing guard has been caused by the closure of Latimer School. Mr. Ishiwata will meet with Campbell officials to see what the options are.
12. REPORTS
A. Revisions to Revenue and Expenditures Made Available by the State Budget
The Board heard a report by Robert Golton, Interim CBO, on the revisions to revenues and expenditures made available by the State Budget. Mr. Golton explained that according to Ed. Code, within 45 days after the Governor signs the State budget, school districts must make
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with Charity Cars Program Leadership Team In-Service Board Member Heather Sutton Reviewed Revisions to Revenue & Expenditures
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district’s budget to the State Budget Act. Mr. Golton stated that this State budget is the best one in many years as there is a great deal of additional revenue that will be available to the district. He cautioned that much of the money will be one-time money which can be spent on one-time expenditures, i.e., instructional supplies, equipment and the like, rather than personnel. Ongoing items are: Equalization Funding, Economic Impact Aid, Child Care, Grade 7-12 Counselors, Arts and Music Block Grant, Preschool Expansion, Low-performing School Enrichment Block Grant and Physical Education in Grades 1-8. One- time items are: Mandate Reimbursement, Instructional Materials Block Grant, Discretionary Block Grants, Supplies and Equipment Block Grant. Superintendent Ishiwata indicated that five of the 12 items are tied to grants so the District has to apply for them. The District budget is not being modified at this time. Mr. Golton indicated that this will take place after more information is received. Mr. Golton responded to questions from the Board. The Board thanked Mr. Golton for his report.
B. Construction Report – General Report 2006.0011
Superintendent Ishiwata expressed his appreciation to Mr. Golton and Mr. Adam Coll, Construction Manager for Greystone West, for their work. Mr. Golton presented a slide presentation on the progress of the
construction projects. He and Mr. Coll reviewed the various construction projects being undertaken in the District and responded to questions from the Board.
13. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Discussion of Reinstatement of Classified/Certificated Positions – General Report 2006.0012
Superintendent Ishiwata indicated that at the June 3 Board budget workshop, the Board had requested a list of cuts from previous years. It was anticipated that the District would receive $600,000 in new revenue this year. Mr. Ishiwata pointed out that the Board has three options: 1) the money can be spent, 2) it can be saved, or 3) it can be used to pay down debts. Mr. Golton reported that the staff has reviewed cuts over the last two to three years as requested by the Board. Following are the suggested reinstatements—Top Priorities by the Board: Middle School Counselor, Full Time Custodians, Computer Aides, Library Specialists and Restoration of two Grounds Workers to full-time status. Other items suggested by the Board were: standardized computer software,
reinstatement of District Computer Specialists and 2 K-5 intervention teachers. Items suggested by the Superintendent’s Cabinet were: District _____________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 7 Construction Report Reviewed Options for Reinstatement of Classified/Cer-tificated Positions
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Office Receptionist, increase in hours for Curriculum Coordinator from .5 to .7 F.T.E., restoration of Human Resources Assistant Superintendent position, and an elementary Assistant Principal. Mr. Golton indicated that these items are being presented for the Board’s information and will be returned for the August 29 Board meeting for Board action. Mr. Golton responded to questions from the Board and the Board thanked Mr. Golton for his report.
B. Presentation of Moreland Teachers Association (MTA/CTA/NEA) Initial proposal for 2006/2007 Negotiations – General Report 2006.0013 Denise Clay, Director of Human Resources, presented the Moreland Teachers Association Initial Proposal for 2006/2007 negotiations. This was an
information item. A public hearing will be held at the August 29 Board meeting.
C. Establishment of a District Community Board Advisory Committee – General Report 2006.0013-a
Superintendent Ishiwata reported that in his meetings with members of the community, the Board felt that the District needed to have more
communications with the community. The Board reviewed Mr. Ishiwata’s suggested Community Board Advisory Committee and composition of the committee. Meetings would be held once a month from September through May, excluding December because of the short month. The agenda would be set by members of the committee with the Board and Superintendent
finalizing the agenda to ensure topics that the District wants to address are included. The purpose of the committee would be to provide two way communication. Following discussion, the Board approved the formation of the committee with the membership list amended to include suggestions from the Board: parent representation from each school and broader representation from neighborhood/business associations.
Motion: Approve the formation of a Community Board Advisory Committee with a membership as revised to add a parent representative from each school and broader representation from neighborhood/business associations.
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14. A. Employment of an Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support Services
Motion: Approve employment of Dana Taylor, Assistant
Superintendent, Business Services, effective September 22, 2006.
M/S Sutton/Macfarlane Vote: 4-0 14. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Motion: Approve the following consent agenda items, effective dates as shown.
M/S Sutton/Macfarlane Vote: 4-0 A. Classified and Certificated personnel nominations, resignations, retirements, leave of absence, changes and short-term employment as listed in General Report 2006.0014.
B. Warrant Reports dated June 1-30, 2006 and July 1-31, 2006 – General Report 2006.0015.
C. Minutes of June 20, 2006 Regular Board Meeting – General Report 2006.16.
D. Minutes of the June 27, 2006 Special Board Meeting – General Report 2006.17.
E. Minutes of July 13, 2006 Special Board Meeting – General Report 2006.0018.
F. Minutes of July 21, 2006 Special Board Meeting – General Report 2006.0019.
G. Minutes of August 2, 2006 Special Board Meeting – General Report 2006.0020.
H. Contract for Legal Services with Lozano smith for 2006-2007 – not to exceed $200,000 - General Report 2006.0021.
I. Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints – General Report 2006.0022. __________________________________________________________________ Page 5 of 7 Approved Employment of Assistant Supt. Business Services Approved Consent Agenda Items
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J. Master Contracts for Special Education with Non-Public School/Non- Public Agency Providers: The Morgan Center and Second Start/Pine Hill School for the 2006-2007 school year – General Report 2006.0023
K. State Preschool Contract for 2006-2007 and Resolution No. 1-2006/2007, Authorization for designated personnel to sign contract documents for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 – General Report 2006.0024
L. Student Teaching Agreement between San Jose State University and Moreland School District for July 1, 2006 – July 30, 2009 – General Report 2006.0025
M. Agreements with Hearing Conservation West for the 2006-2007 school year – General Report 2006.0026
N. Master Contract for BAFTTA (Bay Area Family Therapy Training Association) for the 2006-2007 school year – General Report 2006.0027 O. Memorandum of Understanding with School Linked Services for the 2006-2007 school year – General Report 2006.0028
P. Contract with Rhythm & Moves and the Moreland School District for The 2006-2007 academic year – General Report 2006.0029
Q. Consultant Contract with Michelle Dimas for support services for the Leadership Retreat in an amount not to exceed $750 – General Report 2006.0030
R. Contract with Stephanie Fugita for Classroom Therapy Services in an amount not to exceed $82,500 – General Report 2006.0031
S. Consultant Contract with Frederick Casucci for Classroom Therapy Services in an amount not to exceed $7,500 – General Report 2006.32 T. Contract with Stepping Stones Center for Autistic Disorders, Inc. for Special Education services in the amount of $5,700 – General Report 2006.0033
U. Contract with Paul Good for Pscychologist Services in an amount not to exceed $5,000 – General Report 2006.34
V. Memorandum of Understanding dated July 2006, Agreement between the Santa Clara County Office of Education for Provision of Technology Services for QSS Services and Network Services in the amount of $82,544
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W. Contract for professional development and consulting services, Center for Performance Assessment – General Report 2006.0036 X. Resolution No. 2-2006/2007, Resolution in Support of School Medicaid Services – General Report 2006.0037
15. FUTURE BOARD MEETING DATES Future Regular Board Meetings:
August 29, 2006 – 6:30 p.m., Board Room, Educational Services Center, 4711 Campbell Avenue, San Jose, CA (Open Session) September 19, 2006 – 6:30 p.m., Board Room, Educational Services
Center, 4711 Campbell Avenue, San Jose, CA (Open Session)
November 1, 2006 – 6:30 p.m., Board Room, Educational Services Center, 4711 Campbell Avenue, San Jose, CA (Open Session)
Future Special Board Meeting:
August 26, 2006 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Board Room, Educational Services Center, 4711 Campbell Avenue, San Jose, CA – Board/Superintendent Workshop (Open Session) 16. ANNOUNCEMENT/REMINDERS
The October 31 Board meeting date has been changed to November 1, 2006.
17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. __________________________________________________________________
Respectfully submitted: Attested:
_______________________________ _______________________________ Glen Ishiwata, Superintendent and Robert Varich, Clerk
Secretary to the Board Moreland School District
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