ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
10365 Keller Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505
Thursday, September 2, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
AGENDA MESSAGE
CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION – 5:31 p.m.
1. Student Disciplinary Action
a. Reinstatement Case #2003-04-32
2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
a. Certificated
b. Classified
c. Management
3. Public Employee Appointment
a. Principal, Villegas Middle School
4. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency Negotiator: Suzanne M. Pickup
Employee Organizations:
a. Alvord Educators Association
b. California School Employees Association, Chapter 339
5. Liability Claims:
a. 21st Century Insurance as Subrogee for Sonia Guerrero
b. Sonia Guerrero
6. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Properties: a. Frost Reservoir Properties; b. Learning Center Property
Agency Negotiators: Paul Jessup, Superintendent; Kathy Wright, Deputy Superintendent; Wendel Tucker, Assistant Superintendent, and
Brian Smith, Bowie, Arneson, Wiles & Giannone
Negotiating Parties: a. City of Riverside; b. La Sierra University
Under Negotiations: Terms and Conditions of Purchase
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
INTRODUCTORY PROCEDURES
Agenda
Item
1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. – President José Luis Pérez
2. Establishment of Quorum: A quorum is expected with Mr. José Luis Pérez, Mr. Mike McKelroy, Mr. K.R. Zack Earp, Mr. Ben Johnson II, and Mr. Greg Kraft in attendance.
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Board, staff and audience.
4. Special Recognitions:
a. Student of the Month:
Foothill Elementary School is proud to recognize Sergio Becerra as the Alvord Unified School District Student of the Month for September 2004.
Sergio, a 5th grade student at Foothill, has displayed his leadership skills by being a classroom helper and peer tutor, as well as through his involvement in Kid Live and Foothill’s Soccer Tournaments.
Sergio has exhibited his academic skills since he first attended Foothill in the 1st grade by meeting or exceeding the standards and always striving to do his best. He has received numerous Outstanding Academic Awards and Principal Awards for his excellence in academics. Sergio’s favorite subject is math which will serve him well in his journey to become a surgeon after he attends Stanford University.
Outside of school Sergio demonstrates his outstanding citizenship by helping with fundraisers at his church, playing in a community soccer league, and helping his younger brother with his homework. His teachers all consider Sergio a great role model to his fellow students at Foothill.
It is a great pleasure to honor Sergio Becerra as the Alvord Unified School District Student of the Month for September 2004.
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b. Volunteer of the Month:
Foothill Elementary School is honored to recognize Agustin Tinajero as the Alvord Unified School District Volunteer of the Month for September 2004.
Agustin is a former Foothill student and Wells Middle School graduate. Agustin has shown his dedication to Foothill and his community by giving his time every summer and every school break for the past two years to help the staff and students at Foothill Elementary School. His outstanding dedication, generosity, and kindness are what make Agustin such a remarkable volunteer and person.
Agustin’s dedication is not only noticed by the staff at Foothill but also by the students who have benefited by his presence and assistance. With his friendly smile and cherry disposition, Agustin makes a connection with each individual student he comes in contact with.
Agustin has dedicated his time and generosity to many staff members over the years including his former teachers, incoming teachers, as well as his younger siblings’ teachers. He is willing and able to take on a new challenge and exceed what is expected of him from working one-on-one with a struggling student to putting up bulletin boards.
Agustin’s connection with Foothill students extends beyond the school campus. His accomplishments make him an exemplary role model in the community. Agustin scored in the 99th percentile on the CAT6, he was captain of his soccer team, and he has won awards for his poetry, and taught himself how to play numerous musical instruments. Furthermore, Agustin exceeds in all academic standards although his favorite subject is math. In the future he hopes to attend a university where he can pursue his passion for mathematics.
Foothill Elementary School is proud to recognize Agustin Tinajero as the Alvord Unified School District Volunteer of the Month for September 2004.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Sergio Becerra will report on current activities and accomplishments at Foothill Elementary School.
HEARING SESSION
This item is placed on the Agenda so that members of the audience have an opportunity to speak regarding subjects or concerns that do not appear on the Agenda. The chair reserves the right to limit speaking time to five minutes. Government Code Section 54954.2 and Education Code Section 35145.5 prohibit the Board of Education from discussing or acting upon matters not on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
5. Consent Agenda:
Your Superintendent recommends approval of Consent Agenda items 5.a. – 5.x.
Board/Superintendent Items
a. Approve Minutes: Board approval is requested for the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 12, 2004.
b. Accept Gifts:
1) Rosemary Kennedy PTA donated $500.00 to Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School for the purchase of trees.
2) Edison International donated $210.00 to Twinhill Elementary School from their Employee Contributions Campaign.
Fiscal Services Item
c. Accept Warrants:
Warrant Dates Warrant Register Amount
7/28/04 / 14887118-14887147 / $78,163.147/29/04 / 14887689-14887698 / 379,098.20
7/30/04 / 14889140-14889174 / 141,978.14
8/2/04 / 14890509-14890560 / 106,550.13
8/3/04 / 14891019-14891024 / 168,041.27
8/4/04 / 14891752-14891781 / 149,132.77
8/5/04 / 14892770-14892843 / 163,023.02
8/6/04 / 14893994-14894007 / 22,806.78
8/9/04 / 14894607-14894610 / 3,452.81
8/11/04 / 14895642-14895702 / 601,164.93
8/12/04 / 14896528-14896562 / 208,649.67
8/13/04 / 14897300-14897329 / 65,680.70
8/16/04 / 14898194-14898196 / 6,756.63
8/17/04 / 14899409-14899455 / 313,655.95
8/18/04 / 14900723-14900768 / 82,032.45
8/19/04 / 14901901-14901942 / 44,105.55
Total: / $2,534,292.14
Operational Support Services Items
d. Approve Purchase Order List No. 3-2004-2005: Board approval is requested for Purchase Order List No. 3, Purchase Order Numbers 91893 through 92249 (Total 357); Short Form Contract Number 3 (Total 1); and Child Nutrition Purchase Order Numbers 5094 through 5110 (Total 17) in the amount of $1,110,722.39.
Fiscal Impact: $1,110,722.39 (General Fund)
e. Adopt Resolution No. 4 – Purchase Relocatable Classroom – Loma Vista Middle School Relocatable Project: Board approval is requested for adoption of Resolution No. 4 to purchase a relocatable classroom from Modular Structures International, Inc.
Fiscal Impact: None
f. Approve Contract with Modular Structures International, Inc. – Loma Vista Middle School Relocatable Project: Board approval is requested for a contract with Modular Structures International, Inc. to purchase one relocatable classroom for Loma Vista Middle School.
Fiscal Impact: $39,922.00 (Capital Facilities Funds)
g. Approve Contract with Richard Roberts – Division of the State Architect (DSA) Inspection Services – Loma Vista Middle School Modernization Project: Board approval is requested for a contract with Richard Roberts for Division of the State Architect (DSA) inspection services for the Loma Vista Middle School Modernization Project.
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $33,000.00 (60/40 State/Local Funds)
h. Ratify Lease Agreements – Mobile Modular Management Corporation – Relocatable Classrooms – La Sierra High School: Board ratification is requested for lease agreements with Mobile Modular Management for ten relocatable classrooms at La Sierra High School for school years 2004-2005 through 2006-2007.
Fiscal Impact: $227,898.60 (2004-2005 $67,029.00; 2005-2006 $80,434.80; 2006-2007 $80,434.80 Capital Facilities Funds)
Instructional Support Services
i. Approve Overnight Trip to the Thousand Pines Outdoor Science Camp – McAuliffe Elementary School: Board approval is requested for one hundred students and ten chaperones to attend the Thousand Pines Outdoor Science Camp on November 9-12, 2004, in Crestline, California.
Fiscal Impact: $16,500.00 (To be paid by students and student fundraisers through the ASB account.)
j. Approve Agreements with the Orange County Superintendent of Schools – Inside the Outdoors Field Program: Board approval is requested for agreements with the Orange County Superintendent of Schools for Arlanza, Myra Linn, Rosemary Kennedy and Terrace elementary schools to participate in the Inside the Outdoors Field Program.
Fiscal Impact: $4,748.00 (Arlanza $2,240.00, School Funds; Myra Linn $576.00, Student Funds; RMK $972.00, School Improvement Funds; Terrace $960.00, School Improvement Funds)
k. Approve Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Contract No. C-5639: Board approval is requested for a contract with the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools to provide Riverside County Achievement Team (RCAT) services from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, at Myra Linn Elementary School.
Fiscal Impact: $10,000.00 (Categorical – Title I)
l. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services – Action Learning Systems – Valley View Elementary School: Board approval is requested for consultant services between Action Learning Systems and Alvord Unified School District to provide staff development on Reciprocal Teaching strategies from September 3, 2004 through June 30, 2005, at Valley View Elementary School.
Fiscal Impact: $21,750.00 (Categorical - $10,875.00 II/USP; $10,875.00 Title I)
m. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services – California Reading and Literature Project: Board approval is requested for consultant services between California Reading and Literature Project and Alvord Unified School District to provide professional development training for thirty teachers at Arlanza Elementary School on October 4, 19, 26, November 2, 16, and December 7, 2004.
Fiscal Impact: $9,750.00 (Categorical – Title I)
n. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services – The Princeton Review Aligning California Education Standards (ACES) Program – Arizona Middle School: Board approval is requested for consultant services between The Princeton Review and Alvord Unified School District to provide staff development in test preparation strategies for up to 24 mathematics and language arts teachers at Arizona Middle School on March 18, 2005.
Fiscal Impact: $4,200.00 (Categorical – School Improvement)
o. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services – The Princeton Review Lightning Math Program – Arizona Middle School: Board approval is requested for consultant services between The Princeton Review and Alvord Unified School District for staff development and teacher support with the Lightning Math program at Arizona Middle School during the 2004-2005 school year.
Fiscal Impact: $11,250.00 (Categorical – School Improvement)
p. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services – The Princeton Review California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Benchmark and Lightning Math Programs – Norte Vista High School: Board approval is requested for consultant services between The Princeton Review and Alvord Unified School District for staff development and teacher support with the CAHSEE Benchmark and Lightning Math programs at Norte Vista High School during the 2004-2005 school year.
Fiscal Impact: $28,450.00 (Categorical – II/USP)
q. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services – Kisa Grayson: Board approval is requested for consultant services between Kisa Grayson and Alvord Unified School District to provide reading comprehension tutoring from July 12, 2004 through September 30, 2004, at Myra Linn Elementary School.
Fiscal Impact: $2,100.00 (Categorical – Title I)
r. Approve Supplemental Educational Service Provider – District Contract with State Approved Providers: Board approval is requested for the Superintendent and/or designee to enter into an agreement(s) with supplemental educational services providers as selected by parents, per the provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $1,346.51 per child (Categorical – Title I)
s. Approve 2004-2005 Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Applied Technology Education Act Application: Board approval is requested to participate in the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Program for 2004-2005.
Fiscal Impact: $135,607.00 (Categorical – Revenue)
t. Approve Submittal of Application for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE): Board approval is requested to submit the Gifted and Talented Education application for the 2004-2005 school year.
Fiscal Impact: $141,218.00 (Categorical – Revenue)
u. Approve Agreement – Riverside Police Department School Resource Officer Program: Board approval is requested for an agreement with the Riverside Police Department for four School Resource Officers for the 2004-2005 school year.
Fiscal Impact: $160,000.00 (Categorical – School Safety and Violence Prevention funds)
Personnel Services Items
v. Approve Personnel Order #3-2004-2005: Board approval of Personnel Order #3 is requested.
w. Approve Revised Job Description for Coordinator, Child Welfare and Attendance: Board approval is requested to update the job description for Coordinator, Child Welfare and Attendance. The revised job description has also incorporated the minimum qualifications as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Fiscal Impact: None
x. Approve Two Additional Campus Supervisor II Positions – La Sierra High School: Board approval is requested for two addition Campus Supervisor II positions at La Sierra High School.
Fiscal Impact: $64,774.28 (General Funds – 2004-2005)
SEPARATE ACTION ITEMS
Student Services Items
6. Student Disciplinary Action: Board action will be requested following consideration in Closed Session on the following Student Disciplinary Action:
- Reinstatement Case #2003-04-32
Board/Superintendent Items
7. Election of Members to the Riverside County Committee on School District Organization (SDO) – 2004: Each school district has a role in the selection of SDO Committee members. This year, there are vacancies in the 1st and 4th Supervisorial districts.
SDO Committee members whose terms expire in 2004 are:
w Ken Ray First Supervisorial District
w Rene Garcia Fourth Supervisorial District
w Bob Mainiero Fourth Supervisorial District
8. Call for Nominations for California School Board Association (CSBA) Director-at-Large, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic: All nominees for CSBA Directors-at-Large Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic must serve on a CSBA member board and each nominating board must certify that the nominee has consented to run. The election for these two-year seats will take place at the Delegate Assembly meeting in San Francisco on December 2, 2004.
DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS
Board/Superintendent Item
9. Riverside County School Boards Association Update: Board Clerk, Zack Earp requested that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion.
Fiscal Services Item
10. Financial Report:
a. Report of Receipts (July)
Instructional Support Services Items
11. Conduct Annual Review of Board Policy 6145 and Administrative Regulation 6145 entitled “Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities”: The Board of Education will conduct its annual review of Board Policy 6145 and Administrative Regulation 6145 entitled “Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities.”