Persons wishing to speak to Closed Session items are asked to complete a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the President prior to the meeting.  Persons submitting a "Request to Speak" card will be given an opportunity to speak at this time.

Persons who have complaints against Board Members or staff are encouraged to seek resolution of those complaints by utilization of the Vacaville Unified School District written complaint procedure rather than orally addressing them at a meeting.  Speakers are cautioned that under California law no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because those comments are made at a public meeting.

ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Persons wishing to speak to items not on the agenda are asked to complete a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the President prior to the meeting.  Persons submitting a "Request to Speak" card will be given an opportunity to speak at this time. Members of the Public are reminded that the board will hear comments and listen to concerns at this time; however, they will not engage in dialogue on non-agenda items. Board members may address non-agenda issues or concerns during the board member comments section of the agenda.

ITEMS ON THE AGENDA - Persons wishing to speak to items on the agenda are asked to complete a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the President prior to the meeting.  Persons submitting a "Request to Speak" card will be given an opportunity to speak at the time the item is discussed by the Board.

Persons who have complaints against Board Members or staff are encouraged to seek resolution of those complaints by utilization of the Vacaville Unified School District written complaint procedure rather than orally addressing them at a meeting.  Speakers are cautioned that under California law no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because those comments are made at a public meeting.

Strategy 1 of the Strategic Plan will be reviewed for the Board 

Board members have requested a discussion on the possible use of Rosenberg's Rules of Order during Governing Board meetings.

Approval of this Resolution authorizes the required notices to begin the process of reorganization and reduction in certificated non-management staff, which may be required for the 2010-11 school year. Administration recommends approval.

This is NOT a Measure V item. It is funded through redevelopment funds already approved for this facility project. This amendment does not increase the total project budget – it is a transfer from one category of low voltage construction to the main construction contract without additional funding required. The low voltage work is being combined into the main construction contract in order to more efficiently and effectively purchase the equipment, materials and labor through a design-build process rather than through CMAS or separate bid as originally planned. This Amendment #1 increases the original RCON contract by $159,633.00; from the original contract amount of $2,975,390.00 to $,3,135,023.00. Scope includes the necessary audio-visual equipment and cabling for the Board of Education/staff development meeting rooms, conference rooms and lobby. Administration recommends approval.

Routine items on the Consent Calendar are enacted by the Board in one motion.  Discussion only occurs if members of the Board, Administration or public request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar.

Administration recommends approval of recommendations for Expulsion Cases 23 and 25-0910EX.

Administration recommends acceptance of gifts.  Letters of thanks will be sent to the donors listed below.

1. Kim Tisdale for a donation of materials (donor reported value: $900.00) to the Home Economics Department of Will C. Wood High School.

2. Vanessa Andrews for a donation of 3 boxes of books (donor reported value: $100.00) to Cooper Elementary School library.

3. Rachel Griggs for a donation of an Armstrong Flute (donor reported value: $400.00) to the Music Department at Vacaville High School.

4. Filomena Guzzo-Crocamo for a donation of a 1996 Honda Civic (donor reported value: $2,700.00) to the Auto Shop at Vacaville High School.

5. Wells Fargo Community Support/Cecelia Wiltsey for a donation in the amount of $500.00 through a Payroll Pledge to Sierra Vista Elementary School.

This usual and customary business practice permits the District to pay vendors who supply our district with goods and services. Attached is a summary of vendor warrants issued from February 1 through 28, 2010 in the amount of $2,500,389.64. Administration recommends approval of the vendor warrants summary.

Larry Mazzuca reported his absence from the meeting on February 18, 2010 as Personal Necessity Leave. The reported absence is in compliance with Board Policy No. 9250. The Administration recommends approval.

The Secondary Instruction Council has approved the submission of these textbooks to be piloted as primary instructional materials to the Board. These textbooks have been screened by the various departments and are available through the Educational Services Department for review. These instructional materials are recommended for adoption.

Geometry Connections, published by CPM Educational Program. Copyright 2007. Approximate cost is $54. For use in grades 9-12. Pilot length: 2 years

Algebra 2 Connections, published by CPM Educational Program. Copyright 2009. Approximate cost is $54. For use in grades 10-12. Pilot length: 3 years

CA Algebra 2 Concepts, Skills and Problem Solving, published by Glencoe.  Copyright 2008. Approximate cost is $68 and approximate cost is $92.00 for the online version. For use in grades 10-12.  Pilot length:  2 years

David Robertson will provide the State of the School report for Cooper Elementary School. 

Dr. John Niederkorn will present a budget update and the Initial Budget Recommendations for the 2010-11 school year. The Board and Administration will work toward addressing the negative impact to the District's budget as a result of the State and National economic crisis. The public is invited to provide input as to how the district can cope with these continued budget reductions.