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Previous MeetingSeptember 02, 2010 06:00 PM
Regular Governing Board Meeting
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
401 Nut Tree Road
Vacaville, California 95687

 

  
Preliminary Information

** PROCEEDINGS OF THIS MEETING WILL BE RECORDED **

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE VACAVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Mission of the Vacaville Unified School District is to graduate all students with the knowledge and ability to act responsibly, earn a living and continue learning, by providing a rigorous standards-based educational program through a collaborative partnership of families, community and staff.


(D) Discussion Item
(V) Can Vote
(C) Consent Item
1.  ESTABLISH QUORUM/CALL TO ORDER   
Unfold 2.  COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY)   
         
a. CLOSED SESSION COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: 3-minute time limit per individual; 20-minute time limit per topic     
 

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.

Unfold 3.  CLOSED SESSION   
         
a. Expulsion/Re-Admittance/Admittance Recommendations (attachment)         
         
b. Conference with District Labor Negotiator, Mr. Randy Henry, to discuss District and Bargaining Units' Negotiations     
         
c. Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision(b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (3 cases)     
         
d. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Re-Assignment     
4.  WELCOME PUBLIC – REGULAR MEETING (7:00 P.M.)   
5.  REPORT CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS   
6.  MOMENT OF REFLECTION   
7.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   
Unfold 8.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA   
         
a. Approval of September 2, 2010 Agenda      (V)  
Unfold 9.  COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR   
         
a. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: 3-minute time limit per individual; 20-minute time limit per topic     
 

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.

Unfold 10.  SPECIAL RECOGNITION   
         
a. Special Recognition     
 

Mr. Richard Rico, well known local artist and community member, is to be recognized for his offer to display his art work in the new Educational Services Center. Several pieces of art were presented to the committee of art teachers to make their selections. However, the committee enthusiastically requested that all pieces be displayed. Mr. Rico generously had the artwork framed and delivered to the Educational Services Center to be displayed in the main lobby areas of the building. Superintendent Aycock will make a presentation to Mr. Rico for his generosity and continued support of the Vacaville School District.

Unfold 11.  SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE   
         
a. Superintendent's Report     
         
b. Strategic Plan     
 

Strategic Plan Reference

12.  BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE   
Unfold 13.  STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS   
         
a. Buckingham Charter Magnet High School Representative, Saschia Jarvis, will report to the Board.     
         
b. Country High School Representative, Christian Guzman, will report to the Board.     
         
c. Vacaville High School Representative, Jimmy Rollison, will report to the Board.     
         
d. Will C. Wood High School Representative, Kevan Renz, will report to the Board.     
Unfold 14.  NEW BUSINESS   
         
a. Approve Resolution No. 1, 2010-11, Authorizing Instructors to Teach in Departmentalized Classes (attachment)      (V)  
 

The approval of this resolution authorizes qualified instructors to teach subjects not listed on their credentials. Administration recommends approval.

         
b. Approve Resolution No. 2, 2010-11, Authorizing Certificated Employees to Teach in Grades 5 to 8 per Education Code 44258.2, Single Subject (attachment)      (V)  
 

The approval of this resolution would provide for the holder of a single subject teaching credential or standard secondary teaching credential to teach classes in grades 5 to 8, inclusive, in a middle school, with their consent, and if they have a minimum of 12 semester units, or six upper division or graduate units, of coursework at an accredited institution in the subject to which he or she is assigned per Education Code 44258.2. Administration recommends approval.

         
c. Approve New Board Policy 4157, Employee Safety (attachment)     
 

Policy updated to reflect new title & regulations which require all employers to make provisions in advance to ensure that employees receive prompt medical treatment for serious injury or illness. Policy also includes language that the Superintendent or designee shall ensure availability of first aid materials at all district workplaces. Administration recommends approval as 1st reading.

Unfold 15.  CONSENT CALENDAR   
         
a. Consent Items      (V)  (C)  
 

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.

         
b. Approval of August 19, 2010 Regular Governing Board Meeting Minutes (attachment)      (C)  
         
c. Approval of Student Expulsion/Admittance/Re-Admittance Recommendations      (C)  
 

Administration recommends approval of recommendations for Expulsion Cases 01-1011EX.

         
d. Acceptance of Gifts      (C)  
 

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

1.  US Census Bureau for a donation of miscellaneous office supplies (donor reported value:  $300.00) to Padan Elementary School.

2.  Jeffry Lane for a donation of $500.00 to go towards t-shirts for the ASB Card Promotion at Will C. Wood High School.

3.  Hemlock PTA for a donation of $400.00 to be used to purchase a document camera at Hemlock Elementary School.

4.  Joyce Calder and Ron Scheufler for a donation of school supplies, 2 backpacks, a case of binder paper and 12 large packages of pencils (donor value not reported) to Markham Elementary School.

5.  Michael Turrini for a donation of $500.00 to the Back to School Breakfast at the Vacaville Unified School District.

6.  Lisa McKee for a donation of coats and backpacks (donor value not reported) to Markham Elementary School.

7.  Ethel Hoskins for a donation of 25 backpacks, school supplies and Wal Mart and CVS gift cards (donor value not reported) to Hemlock Elementary School.

8.  Janet Motta for the donation of a GE Sensor Microwave (donor reported value:  $25.00) to Vaca Prep Community Day School.

9.  Kim Gilbert, General Manager of Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, for the donation of 150 kids meal coupons (donor reported value:  $450.00) to the GATE Program at the Vacaville Unified School District.

10.  Lindsay Enos of the Staples Regional Office, for the donation of $25.00 gift cards to the GATE Program at the Vacaville Unified School District.

11.  Nancy Mathews for the donation of 3 microscopes and a box of Science books (donor reported value:  $150.00) to Browns Valley Elementary School.

12.   Josh and Gabriele Cohen for the donation of a 5 piece Maypex Pro M drumset with stands, cases and stool (donor reported value:  $1,500.00) to the Vacaville High School Music Department.

         
e. Request to Declare Textbooks in Excess or Obsolete     
 

Administration recommends approval of the Secondary Instruction Council's recommendation that the following textbooks be declared in excess:

Language!, 3rd Edition, published by Sopris West, 2005.

         
f. Approve Obsolete Materials List     
 

The following equipment and/or supplies have been declared Obsolete, not economically repairable, surplus, or of insufficient value to defray the costs of arranging a sale.  The estimated value of one or more items is less than $1500.00. The Administration requests that the Board approve disposal of the listed items as appropriate, in accordance with Education Code Articles 13 and 14. These items are scheduled to be placed on the September 2, 2010 Board agenda.

39 computers 2 fax machines 14 printers
1 typewriter 1 copier 2 student desks
5 refrigerators 1 secretary desk 9 laptops
9 monitors 1 projection screen 5 servers
11 remote routers 6 network adaptors 1 switch
1 terminal 3 modems 2 battery backups
1 electronic tester 1 table stand

 

         
g. Approve Revisions to Board Policy 4030, Nondiscrimination in Employment (attachment)     
 

Policy updated to reflect new federal law (PL 110-233) which prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants on the basis of "genetic information," as defined. 42 USC 2000ff defines genetic information as information about an individual's genetic tests and the tests of his/her family members as well as information about an individual's family medical history. Policy also contains new note reflecting new EEOC guidance regarding religious discrimination in the workplace. Material formerly in the administrative regulation regarding filing of complaints, trainings, and notification have been moved into the policy. Administration recommends approval.

         
h. Approval for Will C. Wood High School Girls' Tennis Team Participation in Peach Tree Tournament in Clovis, California, September 9-11, 2010     
 

Will C. Wood High School requests approval for the girls' tennis team to participate in the Peach Tree Tennis Tournament in Clovis, California, from September 9-11, 2010. The student athletes will travel to Clovis via transportation provided by parents and the coach. The cost of participation is $70.00 and includes lodging, meals and transportation. Fundraisers are provided so that all students may participate in the tournament. No student will be denied the opportunity to participate due to cost. Administration recommends approval.

         
i. Personnel Actions (attachment)      (C)  
 

Administration recommends approval of personnel actions.

Unfold 16.  SUPERINTENDENT/STAFF REPORTS   
         
a. Update from Superintendent's Facility Advisory Committee (attachment)     
 

Ms. Leigh A. Coop, Director of Facilities, will present an update regarding the Superintendent's Facility Advisory Committee.

         
b. Electronic Transcripts     
 

Mark Frazier, Chief Academic Officer, will present information regarding the utilization of Docufide as an electronic system for sending high school transcripts. Docufide is a company that specializes in the electronic delivery, management and analysis of student academic records.

Unfold 17.  FUTURE BUSINESS   
         
a. Regular Governing Board Meeting, September 16, 2010; 6:00 p.m.; Educational Services Center, 401 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville     
18.  CLOSED SESSION   
19.  ADJOURNMENT   

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