Mr. Tate, President Mrs. Tafoya. Ms. DeWalt Mr. Van Horne

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1 BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Meeting Agenda of the Board of Education 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, California Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Regular Session 5:40 p.m. Closed Session 5:45 p.m. Reconvene to Regular Session - 6:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mr. Tate, President Mrs. Tafoya Ms. DeWalt Mr. Van Horne Mr. McDougle II. HEARINGS Citizens may address the Board of Education at this time. Following recognition by the president, each speaker may have the floor for five minutes. Persons addressing the Board are requested to give name, address, and the group or organization they represent, if any, in order that an accurate record can be made in the minutes. Items not appearing on the agenda cannot, by law, be the subject of Board action. Such items may be placed on future agendas for full discussion and/or action. III. CLOSED SESSION A closed session will be held for the following purposes: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, pursuant to Government Code Section Conference with Labor Negotiator, Michael Lingo and Chief Business Official, Steve McClain, regarding negotiations with employee organizations, pursuant to Government Code Section Discussion of Student Matters (Administrative Hearing Panel recommendations and alternative school placement), pursuant to Education Code Section 48918(c)

2 IV. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m. V. PLEDGE TO FLAG VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, To Our Visitors... Members of the public may place items on the agenda of any regular Board meeting. The items must be directly related to school district business. Requests for placement must be made in writing and delivered to the office of the District Superintendent not later than 12:00 noon on the sixth (6 th ) business day prior to the meeting. The position of the item on the agenda will be determined by the Superintendent, who may consult with the Board President on the matter. Items placed on the agenda by the public will be for information and discussion so that the Board may be advised of the views of the community. The Board reserves the right to place the item on the agenda of a subsequent meeting for action. Members of the public may address the Board regarding items on the agenda as these items are taken up. Prior to the start of the meeting, persons wishing to speak will, on forms provided, indicate name, address, and item on which they intend to speak. If the matter is listed as an item for Board action, the Board will not take action until persons who have requested to speak have done so. Unless otherwise approved by the Board, the total time allotted to all persons wishing to speak to an item shall not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. In case of numerous requests to address the same item, the Board may select representatives to speak on each side of the item. An individual who requires disability-related accommodations or modifications, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the Board meeting should contact the Superintendent or designee in writing. VII. HEARINGS Citizens may address the Board of education at this time. Following recognition by the president, each speaker may have the floor for five minutes. Persons addressing the Board are requested to give name, address, and the group or organization they represent, if any, in order that an accurate record can be made in the minutes. Items not appearing - 2 -

3 on the agenda cannot, by law, be the subject of Board action. Such items may be placed on future agendas for full discussion and/or action. VIII. COMMENTS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AND STAFF Board Members Superintendent IX. REPORTS 1. Report on GASB 45 Actuarial Valuation of the District s Retiree Health Insurance Program as of July 1, 2008, prepared by the firm of Demsey, Filliger & Associates X. ACTION ITEMS A. GENERAL CONTROL A-1 California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Election It is recommended that an election be held for representation to the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly and that the ballot be marked and signed. [Exhibit A-1] Motion Second Vote E. PERSONNEL E-1 Certificated Personnel Report Employments, changes, resignations, retirements, separations, extra time and supplements are submitted for certificated employees. It is recommended that the personnel report for certificated employees be approved. [Exhibit E-1] - 3 -

4 E-2 Classified Personnel Report Employments, dismissals, terminations, changes, resignations, retirements, separations, extra time, and supplements are submitted for classified employees. It is recommended that the personnel report for classified employees be approved. [Exhibit E-2] XI. CONSENT AGENDA It is recommended that the following reports be approved, adopted or ratified: Exhibit A-2 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , School Safety Plan, be approved as a first reading A-2 A-3 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Visual and Performing Arts Education, be approved as a first reading A-3 A-4 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section 500.1, Personnel Recruitment, Selection and Employment, be approved as a first reading A-4 A-5 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section 500.3, Certification, be approved as a first reading A-5 A-6 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section 500.4, Employee Address, be approved as a first reading A-6 A-7 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section 500.8, Assignments, be approved as a first reading A-7 A-8 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section 500.9, Salary Schedules, be approved as a first reading A-8 A-9 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Meetings, be approved as a first reading A-9 A-10 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace, be approved as a first reading A-10 (Consent Agenda Continued) - 4 -

5 A-11 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Conference/ Workshop and District Business Reimbursement for Members of the Board of Education and Staff, be approved as a first reading A-11 A-12 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Membership in Professional Organizations, be approved as a first reading A-12 A-13 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Solicitation of Funds from Employees, be approved as a first reading A-13 A-14 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Publication or Creation of Materials, be approved as a first reading A-14 A-15 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Certificate of Appreciation for Retiring Employees, be approved as a first reading A-15 A-16 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Resignations, be approved as a first reading A-16 A-17 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Recognition of Needs of Probationary Teachers, be approved as a first reading A-17 A-18 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Expenses for Special Events/Activities, be approved as a first reading A-18 A-19 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Letters of Recommendation, Employment References, be approved as a first reading A-19 A-20 Revisions to Policies and Procedures, Section , Non- Discrimination in Employment, be approved as a first reading A-20 A-21 Deletion to Policies and Procedures, Section 500.2, Affirmative Action Policy, be approved A-21 A-22 Deletion to Policies and Procedures, Section 500.7, Job Descriptions, be approved A-22 A-23 Deletion to Policies and Procedures, Section , Accusation Toward School Employee, be approved A-23 A-24 Deletion to Policies and Procedures, Section , Smoking, be approved A-24 (Consent Agenda Continued) - 5 -

6 A-25 Deletion to Policies and Procedures, Section , Employee Representation Authorization, be approved A-25 A-26 Deletion to Policies and Procedures, Section , Management Performance Appraisal, be approved A-26 A-27 Deletion to Policies and Procedures, Section , Immigration and Naturalization Service Regulations, be approved A-27 A-28 Deletion to Policies and Procedures, Section , Employees with Infectious Diseases, be approved A-28 A-29 Deletion to Policies and Procedures, Section , Infectious Disease Education, be approved A-29 A-30 Gifts to District, Chavez, College Heights, and Downtown Schools District: Books valued at $340 for district and school libraries donated by the Allen Elliott of Perma Bound Chavez: $1,000 for the Science Magnet Garden Greenhouse Program donated by Paramount Community Giving and Roll Giving on behalf of Gurpreet Rai College Heights: $100 to purchase library books from Daniel W. Jimenez and Patricia G. McDonald in memory of Margaret Brown; $500 to purchase library books donated by Dan Brown in memory of Margaret Brown Downtown: $100 to purchase accelerated reading quizzes donated by Brad and Cynthia C. Norris A-30 A-31 Short-term Consultant Services A-31 A-32 Deny Claim for Damages to person or property Jorge Bravo A-32 A-33 School Bus Particulate Matter Retrofit Program Funding Agreement with the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District A-33 A-34 Resolution on Solving the Budget Crisis A-34 B-1 Agreement for Consultant Services with Total School Solutions to conduct justification study for Level 2 Developer Fees B-1 B-2 Payments of warrants to vendors for the period February 25 through March 24, 2009 B-2 (Consent Agenda Continued) - 6 -

7 C-1 Contract for Architectural Services with Integrated Designs by SOMAM, Inc. for assigned projects from the District including but not limited to addition of permanent modular classrooms, facility modernizations and other projects as needed C-1 C-2 Request to Award Contract for the Education Center Primary and Secondary Power Upgrade to Jarrett Electric Company C-2 C-3 Request to Award Contract Parking Lot Improvements at Niles and Baker Streets Bid Package No. 1 (Demolition and Disposal) to Housley Demolition C-3 C-4 Request to Award Contract Parking Lot Improvements at Niles and Baker Streets Bid Package No. 2 (Lighting and Electrical) to Spring Mountain Industries C-4 C-5 Request to Award Contract Parking Lot Improvements at Niles and Baker Streets Bid Package No. 5 (Landscaping and Irrigation) to Bolles Landscape C-5 C-6 Request to Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Resolution for Evergreen Elementary School Permanent Modular Classrooms Project C-6 C-7 Request to Approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $9, to JTS Construction for the Chipman Junior High School Modernization C-7 C-8 Request to Approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $26,000 to APC Contractors, Inc. for the project Asbestos Abatement and Lead Removal for Chipman Junior High School Modernization C-8 E-3 Business, conference and workshop travel by Board of Education Members, superintendent and assistant superintendents E-3 E-4 Memorandum of Understanding between the Bakersfield City School District and the Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association regarding Donation of Sick Leave for an employee at Stiern E-4 E-5 Memorandum of Understanding between the Bakersfield City School District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter #48 regarding Donation of Sick Leave for an employee at College Heights E-5 F-1 Administrative Hearing Panel Action F-1 (Consent Agenda Continued) - 7 -

8 F-2 Interdistrict Agreement for Attendance F-2 G-1 Due Process Settlement Agreement Regarding Special OAH Case #N G-1 G-2 Master Contract Agreement with Oralingua School for the Hearing Impaired for Nonpublic Agency School Services for the School Year G-2 G-3 Individual Service Agreement with Oralingua School for Hearing Impaired for Nonpublic Agency School Services (February 20 through June 30, 2009) G-3 G-4 Individual Service Agreement with Valley Achievement Center for Nonpublic Agency School Services (February 13 through June 30, 2009) G-4 G-5 Revision to the Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs Part II G-5 G School Site Plans Appendix for the Consolidated Application for Funds for Educational Programs for 35 Schools G-6 G-7 Educational study trips, out-of-town G-7 XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting is adjourned at p.m. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 24, Materials prepared in connection with an item on the regular session agenda may be reviewed in the Superintendent s Office 72 hours in advance of the meeting and will be available for public inspection at the meeting