May 26th, 2015
Open Session / Reports
A. Approval of Agenda Order
B. Superintendent’s Report – Student and Staff Successes
C. Student Board Member Reports
Approval of Consent Calendar
A. Certificated Personnel Actions It is recommended the Board approve the certificated personnel actions as presented.
B. Classified Personnel Actions It is recommended the Board approve the classified personnel actions as presented.
C. Approval of Warrants It is recommended the Board approve the warrants for April 2015 as presented.
D. Approval of Change Orders It is recommended the Board approve the change orders of April 2015 as presented
E. Authorization to Award a Contract for School Lunch at Terman Middle School It is recommended the Board approve continuing the pilot school lunch program and approving a contract to The Lunch Master for the 2015-16 school year at Terman. This item was discussed at the May 12, 2015, regular meeting.
F. Student Nutrition Services Consultant Contract for 2015-16 It is recommended the Board approve renewing the food services management and consulting contract with Sodexo for 2015-16. This item was discussed at the May 12, 2015, regular meeting.
G. Authorization to Extend Contract for Unleaded and Diesel Fuel It is recommended the Board authorize a one year extension of the fuel contract with Valley Oil Company. This item was discussed at the May 12, 2015, regular meeting.
H. Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) 1, Community Advisory Committee It is recommended the Board approve the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Bylaws as presented.
I. Ratification of Representatives to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Central Coast Section (CCS) League It is recommended the Board approve the appointments for the 2015-16 school year.
J. Resolution 2014-15.10 – Board Compensation for Missed Meeting It is recommended the Board adopt this resolution to ensure Ms. Heidi Emberling receives compensation for the month of June 2015.
Open Forum
Public Hearing
A. Ratification of Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Palo Alto Educators Association (PAEA) The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding approval of the changes to the tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with PAEA.
B. Ratification of Tentative Agreement with California School Employees Association (CSEA) The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding approval of the changes to the tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with CSEA.
Action / Discussion / Information Items
A. Creative Bell Schedule Committee The Board will consider approving the new Bell Schedule for Gunn High School which includes moving to a block schedule. This item was discussed at the May 12, 2015, regular meeting. Strategic Plan Initiative: Academic Excellence and Learning.
B. Final Report of the Minority Achievement and Talent Development (MATD) Advisory Committee Staff will present the final report of the advisory committee. Recommendations will be considered as part of the budgeting process. Strategic Plan Initiative: Academic Excellence and Learning.
C. New Paly Athletic Center Financial and Contract Related Approvals The Board will discuss a series of recommendations regarding the Paly Athletic Center. Strategic Plan Initiative: Budget Trends and Infrastructure.
D. Ratification of Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Palo Alto Educators Association (PAEA) The Board will discuss approving changes to the tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with PAEA through June 30, 2016. Strategic Plan Initiative: Staff Development and Recruitment.
E. Ratification of Tentative Agreement with California School Employees Association (CSEA) The Board will discuss approving changes to the tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with CSEA through June 30, 2017. Strategic Plan Initiative: Staff Development and Recruitment.
F. Compensation Changes for Non-Represented Management Employees The Board will discuss approving compensation changes for the non-represented management group. Strategic Plan Initiative: Staff Development and Recruitment.
G. Compensation Changes for Non-Represented Confidential/Supervisory Employee Group The Board will discuss approving compensation changes for the non-represented confidential/supervisory group. Strategic Plan Initiative: Staff Development and Recruitment.
H. Resolution No. 2014-15.13, Resolution Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara to Establish the Tax Rate for Bonds of the Palo Alto Unified School District Expected to be Sold During the Fiscal Year 2015-2016, and Authorizing Necessary Actions in Connection Therewith The Board will discuss adoption of a resolution regarding issuance of Series E Strong Schools Bonds. Strategic Plan Initiative: Budget Trends and Infrastructure.
I. Proposed Calendar for Board of Education Meetings – 2015-16 School Year The Board will discuss its meeting schedule for the 2015-16 school year. It is anticipated action will be considered at the next regular meeting. Strategic Plan Initiative: Governance and Communication.
J. Certification of Election Results – Special Mail Ballot Election It is recommended the Board accept the Statement of Votes; accept the Certificates of Election Results; and declare the totas to be the final results of the election. Strategic Plan Initiative: Governance and Communication.
Board Members’ Reports / Correspondence / Board Operations / Recognition
A. Reports
B. Corresopondence
C. Operations
D. Acknowledgements and Recognition
E. Board Calendar
Adjournment