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Previous MeetingFebruary 23, 2010 07:00 PMNext Meeting
BOARD OF EDUCATON
Board Room, 25 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands
Open/Closed Session: 5:30 p.m., District Conference Room
Open Session: 7:00 p.m.

 
  
Preliminary Information

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(D) Discussion Item
(V) Can Vote
(C) Consent Item
Unfold I.  OPEN SESSION   
         
a. ROLL CALL     
II.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   
Unfold III.  CLOSED SESSION   
         
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT:         
  1. Designated Representative[s]:

Lori Rhodes
Superintendent of Schools

Sabine Robertson-Phillips
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

2. Employee Organizations:

Redlands Education Support Professionals Association [RESPA]

Redlands Teachers Association [RTA]
 
         
b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE         
         
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION         
IV.  ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION   
Unfold V.  REGULAR MEETING-OPEN SESSION   
         
a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE     
         
b. ROLL CALL     
         
c. APPROVAL OF MINUTES         (V)  
  Approve the minutes of the February 9, 2010, Board of Education Regular meeting.
Unfold VI.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   
         
a. COMMUNITY INPUT     
  1. Any member of the public may address the Board: 1) on any agenda item before or during the Board's consideration of the item; 2) on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board at the time provided on the agenda for public comment, provided the person submits a completed Registration Card to Address the Board form to the Clerk of the Board or his/her designee prior to the time the Chairperson calls the item for the Boards consideration.  This is not meant to be a debating period.  Complaints and problems relating to policy matters will be referred to the Superintendent.

The person wishing to address the Board shall, when recognized by the Chairperson of the Board, step up to the rostrum and announce his/her name and address.  The Chairperson shall, in the interest of facilitating the business of the Board, limit the amount of time which a member of the public may use in addressing the Board to five minutes, unless the Chairperson, or a majority of the Board determines that a different limit is appropriate.

The Board of Education receives its agenda, and other pertinent information, on the Friday prior to the meeting.  The Board, therefore, has had an opportunity to review all this material over the weekend prior to taking action.
         
b. HEARINGS         
  None
         
c. PRESENTATIONS         
  1.  Winter Sports Update - Pat Hafley, Coordinator, District Athletics

2.  Special Education "Take Back" Update:  Providing Services to Students with Severe Disabilities - Dr. Cheryl Sjostrom, Director, Special Services
Unfold VII.  STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT   
         
a. Jesse Florez, Redlands East Valley High School     
Unfold VIII.  SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT   
         
a. The Superintendent and members of the Cabinet are encouraged to report on items of information to the Board, as well as provide information about conferences or meetings which they have attended. Other items, which may be agendized for a later meeting, may be presented but cannot be commented upon nor discussed at the meeting. [Reference: The Ralph M. Brown Act].     
Unfold IX.  LEGISLATIVE UPDATE   
         
a. Members of the Board MAY give the Superintendent direction to support/oppose legislation currently under consideration in Sacramento and/or Washington, D.C. Comment on or discussion of a particular bill and/or resolution may precede any direction given the Superintendent. Board members may direct the Superintendent to communicate an urgent action on ANY other bill or other consideration, currently before the Legislature or Congress, not listed on the Agenda IF the item came to the attention of a Board member[s] or staff member[s] after the posting of the Agenda and if two-thirds [four votes] of the Board agree to the addition to the Agenda [Government Code Section 54954.2].     
X.  SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS   
Unfold XI.  BUSINESS SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS   
         
a. Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XI.b. - XI.i.         (V)  (C)  
         
b. Approve agreement with Neff Construction, Inc., to provide Feasibility, Pre-Construction and Design Assist Services for the Modernization of Mission Elementary School, effective February 24, 2010, to be paid by Capital Facility Funds. Authorize Sherryl Avitabile, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents of behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).         (C)  
 

 

Neff Construction, Inc., has provided excellent construction management services to the District for several successful projects. Their services are extremely beneficial to the construction project and will result in a savings to the District by providing a comprehensive constructability review from beginning to end of the design process.
         
c. Approve agreement with School Facility Consultants to assist with new eligibility approval through the Office of Public School Construction, at a cost not to exceed $12,900.00, to be funded by School Facility Fees. Authorize Sherryl Avitabile, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).         (C)  
 

 

The District is applying for State funding for the Mission Elementary School project. Establishing current eligibility for new construction grants through OPSC is a part of this process. School Facility Consultants has extensive knowledge of the documentation required by OPSC and will assist the District with this process.
         
d. Ratify Letter of Understanding with Redlands Community Hospital to provide Tuberculosis Screenings to District employees, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, at a rate of $15 dollars each, not to exceed $15,000, to be funded by the District's General Funds. Authorize Sherryl Avitabile, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).         (C)  
 

 

Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 4112.4, 4212.4 and 4312.4 – Health Examinations, state that new and current District employees shall undergo periodic tuberculosis tests, paid by the District, in accordance with law (Education Code 49406).
         
e. Approve the establishment of a Sub-Fund within Fund 35 for Mission Elementary School Modernization Phase I and Phase II Projects 45 and 46.         (C)  
 

 

This Sub-Fund within Fund 35 is needed to account for revenue received by the State for the modernization of Mission Elementary School, and allow for the expenditure of funds for this project.
         
f. Approve change orders for Citrus Valley High School, Bid No. 5-08, in the amount of $69,678.69, to be funded by State and Local School Construction Funds. Authorize Brian Hardy, Coordinator, Facilities Planning Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).         (C)  
 

 

This series of change orders is for Phase II of the Citrus Valley High School Project which the Board awarded on April 15, 2008. Each change order contains an explanation of the reason for the change order, the amount, the addition of days in the contract, if any, and the amended contract amount.
         
g. Approve Payment Batches 1851 through 1968 for February 23, 2010, in the amount of $3,306,863.52. Authorize Sherryl Avitabile, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
h. Accept donations. Instruct secretary to write letters of appreciation on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
i. Ratify/Approve Attendance at Professional Meetings (Appendix Item).         (C)  
Unfold XII.  BUSINESS SERVICES ACTION ITEMS   
         
a. Adopt Resolution No. 38, 2009-10, Resolution of the Governing Board Authorizing the Borrowing of Funds for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 and the Issuance and Sale of One or More Series of 2010-2011 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes Therefor and Participation in the California School Cash Reserve Program and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County to Issue and Sell Said Series of Notes. Authorize Lori D. Rhodes, Superintendent of Schools, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).         (V)  
 

 

This resolution gives the district the opportunity to participate in the Cash Reserve Program sponsored by the California School Boards Association Finance Corporation. In 2009-2010, nearly 145 school districts, community college districts and county offices of education with the issuance of nearly $531 million in Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANS) participated in the program. The 2010-2011 Program will be the 23rd year of the program.
Unfold XIII.  EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS   
         
a. Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XIII.b. - XIII.d.         (V)  (C)  
         
b. Approve thirty-five [35] 8th grade students from Beattie and Moore Middle Schools to travel by plane and bus, to Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and Virginia, effective March 13, 2010 through March 20, 2010.         (C)  
 

 

To be funded by personal student funds. Takes place during spring break. No school missed. Taking students to sites studied about in 8th grade California curriculum.
         
c. Approve twenty [20] students from Redlands East Valley High School to travel, by bus, to the Mock Trial State Finals in San Jose, CA, effective March 18, 2010 through March 21, 2010.         (C)  
 

 

To be funded by Mock Trial participation funds. Takes place during spring break. No school missed. REVHS will be representing San Bernardino County in the California State Mock Trial Competition.
         
d. Approve three [3] students from Redlands High School to travel, by car, plane and rental car, to Dallas, Texas, for the VEX 2010 World Robotic Competition, effective April 21, 2010 through April 25, 2010.         (C)  
 

 

To be funded by club funds and corporate sponsorship. Will miss 2 periods on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, and all day of April 22 and 23, 2010.
Unfold XIV.  EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACTION ITEMS   
         
a. Approve the Expulsion regarding student 2009-2010-057, expulsion through the balance of the 2009-2010 school year, and the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year; with the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year suspended.         
 

 

Student 2009-2010-057 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (b) Possessed, sold or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object (blow dart with needle).
         
b. Approve the Stipulated Expulsion Agreement regarding student 2009-2010-058, expulsion through the balance of the 2009-2010 school year, and the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year.         
 

 

Student 2009-2010-058 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (c) Unlawfully possessed, used, sold or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of any controlled substance (marijuana); and Education Code 48900 (j) Unlawfully possessed, or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia, as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code (marijuana pipe).
         
c. Approve the Stipulated Expulsion Agreement regarding student 2009-2010-059, expulsion through the balance of the 2009-2010 school year, and the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year.         
 

 

Student 2009-2010-059 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48915 (a)-3 Unlawful possession of any controlled substances listed in Chapter 2, Section 11053, of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code; except for the first offense for the possession of not more than one ounce of marijuana (five baggies of marijuana).
         
d. Approve the Stipulated Expulsion Agreement regarding student 2009-2010-060, expulsion through the balance of the 2009-2010 school year, and the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year; with the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year suspended.         
 

 

Student 2009-2010-060 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (a)-1 Caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause physical injury to another person.
         
e. Approve the Stipulated Expulsion Agreement regarding student 2009-2010-061, expulsion through the balance of the 2009-2010 school year.         
 

 

Student 2009-2010-061 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (c) Unlawfully possessed, used, sold or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of any controlled substance (marijuana).
Unfold XV.  HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT ITEMS   
         
a. Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XV.b. - XV.u. - (Assignments are tentative and informational and subject to change by the Superintendent.)         (V)  (C)  
         
b. Certificated - Ratify/Approve employment of hourly/daily certificated personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
c. Certificated - Ratify/Approve employment of certificated hourly/daily assignment personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
d. Certificated - Ratify/Approve employment of hourly/daily certificated personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
e. Certificated - Ratify employment of new certificated bargaining unit personnel for the 2009-2010 school year (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
f. Certificated - Ratify/Approve employment of certificated Athletic Team Coaches/Redlands High School (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
g. Certificated - Ratify/Approve extra assignments for certificated personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
h. Certificated - Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments for certificated personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
i. Certificated - Approve requests for participation for certificated employees in the Pre-retirement Program (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
j. Certificated - Ratify requests for leave of absence for certificated personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
k. Certificated - Ratify/Approve separation of certificated substitute/short-term personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
l. Classified - Ratify/Approve employment of classified substitute/short-term personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
m. Classified - Ratify/Approve employment of classified substitute/hourly/miscellaneous assignment personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
n. Classified - Ratify/Approve employment of classified substitute/short-term personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
o. Classified - Ratify/Approve employment of classified temporary Athletic Team Coaches/Citrus Valley High School (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
p. Classified - Ratify/Approve employment of classified temporary Athletic Team Coaches/Redlands High School (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
q. Classified – Ratify/Approve reassignment(s) and reclassification(s) of hours of classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
r. Classified – Approve anniversary step and longevity increments of classified contract personnel, effective March 1, 2010 (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
s. Classified – Approve leave(s) of absence for classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
t. Classified – Ratify/Approve separation of classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).         (C)  
         
u. Other - Approve volunteers for the 2009-2010 School Year (Appendix Item).         (C)  
Unfold XVI.  HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS   
         
a. Approve revisions to Traditional Calendar for the 2010-2011 school year [Second Reading] (Appendix Item).         (V)  
 

 

It is necessary to revise the 2010-2011 Student Attendance Calendar to reflect a change in the number of student attendance days. This change is based on State Legislation Education Code Sections 46200, 46200.5, 46201, 46201.5, 46202, 47612.5, allowing school districts to reduce the number of student attendance days up to five (5) days through the year 2012-2013.
         
b. Approve revisions to Year-Round Calendar for the 2010-2011 school year [Second Reading] (Appendix Item).         (V)  
 

 

It is necessary to revise the 2010-2011 Student Attendance Calendar to reflect a change in the number of student attendance days. This change is based on State Legislation Education Code Sections 46200, 46200.5, 46201, 46201.5, 46202, 47612.5, allowing school districts to reduce the number of student attendance days up to five (5) days through the year 2012-2013.
         
c. Adopt Resolution No. 39, 2009-10 - Resolution of the Governing Board to Establish Criteria to Resolve Ties in Seniority between Certificated Employees [Education Code 44955]. Authorize Lori Rhodes, Superintendent of Schools, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).         (V)  
         
d. Adopt Resolution No. 40, 2009-10 - Resolution of the Governing Board Authorizing a Reduction of Particular Kinds of Certificated Services [Education Code 44955 and Education Code 44949]. Authorize Lori Rhodes, Superintendent of Schools, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).         (V)  
XVII.  BOARD COMMENTS/REPORTS   
XVIII.  CLOSED SESSION   
XIX.  ADJOURNMENT   


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