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Regular Governing Board Meeting (Closed Session begins at 5:30 PM; Open Session begins at 7:00 PM)
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
401 Nut Tree Road
Vacaville, California 95687
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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 academic excellence, commitment to community and confidence to achieve their fullest potential through a rigorous standards-based education program and a collaborative partnership of families, community and staff.
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a. CLOSED SESSION COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: 3-minute time limit per individual; 20-minute time limit per topic
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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.
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a. Expulsion/Re-Admittance/Admittance Recommendations (attachments)
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b. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Personnel Issues
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c. Appointment of Associate Superintendent, Business and Administrative Services
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d. Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9
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e. Conference with District Labor Negotiator, Mr. Randy Henry, to discuss District and Bargaining Units' Negotiations
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f. Public Employee Appointment/Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Re-Assignment (attachment)
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a. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: 3-minute time limit per individual; 20-minute time limit per topic
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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.
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.
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a. Public Notice of Tentative Agreement Between SEIU and the Governing Board (attachment)
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Mr. Randy Henry, Chief Human Resources Officer, and George Glover, President of SEIU Local #1021, will present to the Board the Tentative Agreement between the Service Employees International Union Local #1021 and the Governing Board for 2012-13. The recommendation will be that the Agreement be placed on the next regular Board meeting agenda for action.
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a. Buckingham Charter Magnet High School Report by Student Representative Ali Hendricksen
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b. Country High School Report by Student Representative Brandon Granillo
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c. Vacaville High School Report by Student Representative Jim Rollison
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d. Wood High School Report by Student Representative Alexis Kinney
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a. Approve Resolution No. 22, 2011-12, Designation of Senior Management Position of the Classified Service (attachment)
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Pursuant to Education Code section 45108.5(a)(2), the Board of Education may designate an employee who acts as the fiscal advisor to the district superintendent as a senior classified manager. Approval of this resolution by the Board of Trustees designates the Associate Superintendent, Business and Administrative Services (CBO), as a senior management position in the Vacaville Unified School District.
MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 22, 2011-12, Designation of Senior Management Position of the Classified Service.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
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b. Approval of District Authorized Signatory for District Bank Accounts
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Administration requests that the Board authorize the following personnel as signatory to district accounts at Umpqua Bank, West America Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank: John Niederkorn, Superintendent; Kari K. Sousa, Interim Chief Business Official; Cindy Williamson, Director of Fiscal Operations; Teresa Flores, Executive Secretary, and remove authorization of former employees: John Aycock, Steven Shields, and Julianna Wade.
Student Board Member Advisory Vote:
Board Member Vote:
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c. Approve 1st Reading of New Board Policy 6170.1, Transitional Kindergarten (attachment)
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The Governing Board is asked to approve new Board Policy 6170.1, Transitional Kindergarten. The intent of this policy is to offer a high-quality transitional kindergarten program for eligible children who do not yet meet the minimum age criterion for kindergarten, which would assist children in developing the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.
MOTION: To approve New Board Policy 6170.1, Transitional Kindergarten, as 1st Reading.
Student Board Member Advisory Vote:
Board Member Vote:
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a. CONSENT ITEMS
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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.
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar items as presented.
Student Board Member Advisory Vote:
Board Member Vote:
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d. Approval of Student Expulsion/Admittance/Re-Admittance Recommendations
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Approval of Expulsion cases #18-1112EX and #19-1112EX.
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e. Approve Revisions to Board Policy 5111, Admission (attachment)
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Board policy update to reflect (1) Governing Board encourages the enrollment and appropriate placement of all school-aged children in school, (2) Superintendent or designee shall inform parents/guardians about admission requirements and shall assist them with enrollment procedures, (3) students enrolling either in the school in their attendance area or in another district school shall be subject to the timelines established by the Board in BP/AR 5116.1, and (4) Nonresident students may apply for interdistrict attendance in accordance with the timelines in applicable Board policies and administrative regulations.
Omitted from the policy: Superintendent or designee may admit to the ninth grade only those students who have graduated from eighth grade or who are recommended in writing by their eighth grade principal as capable of profiting from high school instruction.
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g. Approve Revisions to Board Bylaw 9223, Filling Vacancies (attachment)
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Board policy update to reflect (1) a Board member's absence from the state for more than 60 days can be authorized by the Board under certain situations, such as illness or other urgent necessity, (2) Board members forfeit office and/or are disqualified from holding public office upon conviction of designated crimes, (3) a vacancy is declared when there has been a "failure to elect" by the County Registrar of Voters, in which case the Board is authorized to appoint a new Board member, (4) the Board shall take action to make a provisional appointment or order an election within 60 days when a board member vacancy occurs four or more months before the end of a Board member's term, and (5) persons applying or nominated for a Board position must meet the legal qualifications as detailed in Education Code 35107.
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j. Approval of March 2012 Vendor Warrant Summary (attachment)
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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 March 1 through March 30, 2012, in the amount of $2,716,425.74.
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k. Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints (attachment)
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Under the terms of the Williams Settlement Act, the District is required to report quarterly any complaints received in three general subject areas: textbooks and instructional materials, teacher vacancy or misassignments, and facilities conditions. For the quarter ending March 31, 2012 there were no complaints received.
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m. Approval of New High School Course: Great Books Seminar
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Administration supports the Secondary Instructional Council's recommendation that the new course outline, entitled Great Books Seminar, be approved. This course is for students in grades 9-12 at Buckingham Charter Magnet High School.
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n. Primary Instructional Material for English 12P-ERWC for Approval
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The Secondary Instruction Council has approved the submission of this primary instructional material to the Board. This textbook has been screened by the various departments and is available through the Educational Services Department for review. This textbook is recommended for adoption as supplemental instructional materials in English 12P-ERWC (Expository Reading & Writing Course).
Left Hand of Darkness, published by Penguin Group. Copyright 2003. Approximate cost is $9.99.
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o. Primary Instructional Material for English 12P-ERWC for Approval
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The Secondary Instruction Council has approved the submission of this primary instructional material to the Board. This textbook has been screened by the various departments and is available through the Educational Services Department for review. This textbook is recommended for adoption as supplemental instructional materials in English 12P-ERWC (Expository Reading & Writing Course).
Expository Reading and Writing Course: Student Reader, published by California State University. Copyright 2011. Approximate cost is $9.25.
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p. Supplemental Instructional Materials for Middle School U.S. History for Approval
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The Secondary Instruction Council has approved the submission of this supplemental instructional material to the Board. This video has been screened by the various departments and will be used in 8th grade U.S. History. This video is recommended for adoption as supplemental instructional materials for U.S. History, grade 8.
The War of 1812, produced by PBS. Copyright 2008. Approximate cost is $19.99.
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s. Request Permission for Vacaville High Varsity Football Team to Attend Football Camp June 9-12, 2012 in Reno, NV
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Vacaville High School Varsity Football Team requests permission to participate in the University Nevada-Reno Football Camp in Reno, California, from June 9-12, 2012. This activity will prepare student-athletes for the upcoming football season. The cost of the trip is $375.00, which includes camp attendance, lodging, meals and transportation. No student will be denied the opportunity due to the cost. Fundraisers are provided for students to attend the camp. Student-athletes will be accompanied by a minimum of 10 chaperones including 8 coaches, who are certificated district employees.
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t. Request Approval of Vacaville High School Cross Country Team Trips in 2012-2013 School Year
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The Vacaville High School Cross Country team requests permission to travel to the following competitions shown in the table in various locations and on various dates. Participation in these tournaments will allow student-athletes to compete against the fastest teams in the state and will afford them a team bonding experience. Students will be accompanied by a minimum of 4-8 chaperones including a minimum of 2 coaches. Transportation will be provided by school vans. Students will pay for meals. Team fundraising will pay for lodging. No student will be denied the opportunity to participate because of the cost of these trips.
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August 12-15, 2012 |
Eldorado National Forest, CA |
| Clovis Invitational |
October 5-6, 2012 |
Fresno, CA |
| Mt. San Antonio |
October 19-21, 2012 |
Covina, CA |
| CIF State Meet |
November 23-24, 2012 |
Fresno, CA |
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u. Request Approval of University Research Proposal (attachment)
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The study is being undertaken by the University of the Pacific to collect evidence supporting the use of the Music Attentiveness Screening Assessment developed by the primary investigator. The purpose of the assessment is to identify children of whom music may be an effective stimulus to focus attention during anxiety-provoking procedures.
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v. Acceptance of Gifts
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1. Helen Breedwell for the donation of a computer, printer and keyboard (donor reported value: $200.00) to the Vacaville Unified School District.
2. Steve Hardy for a donation of $100.00 to students who cannot afford Prom, at Will C. Wood High School.
3. Soroptimist International of Vacaville, Inc. for a donation of $500.00 to Linkcrew at Will C. Wood High School.
4. On Stage Vacaville for a donation of $500.00 to defray theatre expenses of the Spring Musical at Will C. Wood High School.
5. Steve Hardy for a donation of $100.00 to Will C. Wood Wildcat Night.
6. Kim Gilbert, Manager of Rubio's Fresh Mexican Restaurant, for the donation of 100 academic achievement/free kid meal certificates (donor reported value: $350.00) to the GATE Program at Vacaville Unified School District.
7. Mark & Laverne Hancock for a payroll pledge in the amount of $650.00 contributed on behalf of Colton Osborne, to Willis Jepson Middle School.
8. Deborah Miller for a donation of $175.00 to Willis Jepson Middle School.
9. Vacaville Sunrise Rotary Endowment for a donation of $1,000.00 to senior students who cannot afford Prom, at Will C. Wood High School.
10. Paul Nielsen for a donation of $2,394.00 through the PG&E Corporation foundation Matching Gifts Program, to Hemlock Elementary School.
11. Elsa Mesa for a donation of $100.00 to help with the 6th grade Whiskeytown Environmental School Camp tuitions at Markham Elementary School.
12. Alan & Robyn Tornay for a donation of $250.00 to the baseball program at Will C. Wood High School.
13. Scott Bassett for a donation of $100.00 to the Senior class at Will C. Wood High School.
14. Cathy Zita White for a donation of $500.00 for nursery equipment, bedding, clothing and toys at Country High School.
15. Paul Matharu/Subway for a donation of 85 Subway discount cards worth $50.00 each (donor reported value: $4,250.00) to Will C. Wood High School.
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w. Approval of Obsolete Equipment
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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 $2,500.00. Approval of disposal of the listed items, as appropriate, are in accordance with Education Code Articles 13 and 14.
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| 43 Computers |
2 Golf Carts |
| 2 Laptops |
1 Microwave |
| 36 Monitors |
4 Overhead Projectors |
| 1 Personal Platform Lift |
4 Printers |
| 1 Switch |
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a. Regular Governing Board Meeting; May 24, 2012; 6:00 p.m. Educational Services Center
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b. Special Board Recognition Evening; May 31, 2012; 6:00 p.m. Will C. Wood High School Catwalk Theater
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c. Country High School Graduation Ceremony; June 7, 2012; 6:30 p.m. Vacaville Performing Arts Theater
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d. Buckingham Charter Magnet High School Graduation Ceremony; June 8, 2012; 10:00 a.m. "The Mission" 6391 Leisure Town Road
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e. Will C. Wood High School Graduation Ceremony; June 8, 2012; 7:00 p.m. Zunino Stadium
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f. Vacaville High School Graduation Ceremony; June 9, 2012; 9:00 a.m. Zunino Stadium
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g. Regular Governing Board Meeting; June 14, 2012; 6:00 p.m. Educational Services Center
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h. Regular Governing Board Meeting; June 28, 2012; 6:00 p.m. Educational Services Center
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