ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
10365 Keller Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505
Thursday, November 4, 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. Expulsion Cases #2004-05-14, 15, 16 and 17
b. Enforcement of Expulsion Case #2003-04-91
c. Admission Case #2004-05-B
2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
a. Certificated
b. Classified
c. Management
3. Public Employee Performance Evaluations
a. Principals
4. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency Negotiator: Suzanne M. Pickup
Employee Organizations:
a. Alvord Educators Association
b. California School Employees Association, Chapter 339
5. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
a. Property: Learning Center Property
Agency Negotiators: Paul Jessup, Superintendent; Kathy Wright, Deputy Superintendent; Wendel Tucker, Assistant Superintendent, and Brian Smith, Bowie, Arneson, Wiles & Giannone
Negotiating Party: 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:
Villegas Middle School is proud to recognize Domino Jaques as the Alvord Unified School District Student of the Month for November 2004.
Domino exhibits many of the virtues required to be successful in school and in life. Academically, Domingo is a phenomenal student. He also shows respect for himself and others.
Domingo has a strong desire to learn. For example, he has asked to borrow many books to read at home. Domingo is not afraid to ask questions when he is unclear about a particular concept, because he wants to be sure he understands each and every lesson. Because of Domingo’s interest and dedication, he has an “A” in both Language Arts and History.
Finally, Domingo’s greatest strength is acceptance of perfection only. He strives to the best of his ability to make every second in class count. He is continually working, and when critiqued, he is humble and improves. As we all know, with hard work one can achieve greatness.
It is a great pleasure to honor Domino Jaques as the Alvord Unified School District Student of the Month for November 2004.
b. Certificated Employee of the Month:
Villegas Middle School is honored to recognize Mrs. Janet Lafferty as the Alvord Unified School District Certificated Employee of the Month for November 2004.
Mrs. Lafferty began her career with Alvord in 1977 as a student teacher at Arizona Middle School. She continued to become a credentialed teacher, mentor teacher, project specialist and teacher of the year.
History is a passion for Mrs. Lafferty. She has the gift of making it come alive through hands-on activities. Students never forget what they have learned in her class because it was meaningful.
In addition to being an all-around outstanding teacher, Mrs. Lafferty is seen as a leader on the Villegas campus. She is always looking for ways to help all students learn. Her colleagues see her as a “go – to person” who can get things done. This year she is serving as grade level leader as well as School Improvement coordinator.
Villegas Middle School is proud to recognize Mrs. Janet Lafferty as the Alvord Unified School District Certificated Employee of the Month for November 2004.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Rebecca Etnyre w Villegas Middle School
Adam Reynaud w Alvord High School
Amy Allen w La Sierra High School
Josh Lopez w Norte Vista High 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.v.
Board/Superintendent Items
a. Approve Minutes: Board approval is requested for the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 21, 2004.
b. Accept Gifts:
1) Lori Copeland donated an HP LaserJet 4000 Printer and cable valued at $470.00 to Foothill Elementary School.
2) Cheri Whitlock donated a refrigerator and microwave oven valued at $146.00 to Promenade Elementary School.
Fiscal Services Items
c. Accept Warrants:
Warrant Dates Warrant Register Amount
9/20/04 / 14927258-14927353 / $335,591.429/21/04 / 14928417-14928471 / 153,218.59
9/22/04 / 14929126-14929186 / 81,325.85
9/23/04 / 14931175-14931279 / 624,623.63
9/24/04 / 14931461-14931482 / 97,142.64
9/27/04 / 14933660-14933698 / 84,343.77
9/28/04 / 14934535-14934559 / 454,282.42
9/29/04 / 14935387-14935403 / 11,262.47
9/30/04 / 14937798-14937857 / 65,122.68
10/1/04 / 14939112-14939119 / 70,799.72
10/5/04 / 14944948-14944990 / 470,626.65
10/6/04 / 14945984-14946021 / 90,518.73
10/7/04 / 14946405-14946450 / 63,083.51
10/8/04 / 14947911-14947921 / 80,841.21
10/11/04 / 14948639-14948674 / 69,396.65
10/12/04 / 14950926-14950992 / 688,691.84
10/13/04 / 14951953-14952023 / 53,275.28
10/14/04 / 14952767-14952827 / 130,471.72
10/15/04 / 14954607-14954618 / 15,697.84
10/18/04 / 14955857-14955914 / 338,462.62
Total: / $3,976,779.24
d. Approve Revised Signatures for Various District Bank Accounts for Fiscal Year 2004-2005: Board approval is requested of the revised signatures for various District bank accounts for fiscal year 2004-2005.
Fiscal Impact: None
Instructional Support Services Items
e. Approve Villegas Middle School’s Request for Seven Minimum Days: Villegas Middle School requests Board approval for seven minimum days for the 2004-2005 school year.
Fiscal Impact: None
f. Approve Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Contract No. C-5843: 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 Wells Middle School.
Fiscal Impact: $12,000.00 (Categorical – Title I)
g. Approve Wells Middle School’s Request for Ten Minimum Days: Wells Middle School requests Board approval for ten minimum days for the 2004-2005 school year.
Fiscal Impact: None
h. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services – Larson Communications, Inc.: Board approval is requested for consultant services between Larson Communications, Inc. and Alvord Unified School District for professional development training on the “Step Up To Writing” program at Collett Elementary School on December 2, 2004.
Fiscal Impact: $1,350.00 (Categorical – Title I)
i. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services – California Weekly Explorer, Inc.: Board approval is requested for consultant services between California Weekly Explorer, Inc. and Alvord Unified School District to provide the “Walk Through California” assembly at Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School on November 10, 17, December 1, 2 and 16, 2004.
Fiscal Impact: $2,585.00 (Categorical – Title I)
j. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services – Education Testing Service: Board approval is requested for consultant services between Educational Testing Service and Alvord Unified School District to provide staff development on the use of the Criterion Online Writing Evaluation Service at La Sierra High School on November 13, 2004.
Fiscal Impact: $4,075.00 (Categorical – School Improvement)
Operational Support Services Items
k. Approve Purchase Order List Number 7-2004-2005: Board approval is requested for Purchase Order List Number 7, Purchase Order Numbers 93032 through 93246 (Total 215); Short Form Contract Numbers 31 through 32 (Total 2); and Child Nutrition Purchase Order Numbers 5169 through 5187 (Total 19) in the amount of $296,943.10.
Fiscal Impact: $296,943.10 (General Fund)
l. Approve Communications Site License Agreement – Cingular Wireless – District Office: Board approval is requested for a Communications Site License Agreement with Cingular Wireless for a cellular tower to be located at the Alvord Unified School District Office.
Fiscal Impact: $15,000.00 (Annual income $1,250.00 per month – General Fund)
m. Award Contract – Cornerstone Construction – Collett Elementary School Relocatable Project: Board approval is requested for a contract with Cornerstone Construction for site work relating to the relocatable project at Collett Elementary School.
Fiscal Impact: $263,319.68 (Local Bond Fund)
n. Approve Agreement for Architectural/Engineering Services with HMC Architects for Design of Parking Lot Expansion at Promenade Elementary School: Board approval is requested for an agreement with HMC Architects for architectural/engineering design services relating to the expansion of the parking lot at Promenade Elementary School.
Fiscal Impact: $17,200.00 (Local Bond Fund)
o. Approve Agreement for Architectural Services – HMC Architects – La Sierra Property: Board approval is requested for an agreement with HMC Architects for architectural services on the La Sierra property for future District Offices.
Fiscal Impact: $8,500.00 (General Fund)
p. Approve Change Order – Great West Contractors, Inc. – Loma Vista Middle School – Group J Modernization Project: Board approval is requested of the change order for Great West Contractors, Inc. related to Loma Vista Middle School’s Group J Modernization Project.
Fiscal Impact: $8,048.55 (60/40 State/Local Bond Funds)
q. Approve Notice of Completion – Cornerstone General – La Sierra High School Relocatable Project: Board approval is requested to file a Notice of Completion for Cornerstone General, for completion of their contract obligations related to the La Sierra High School relocatable project.
Fiscal Impact: None
r. Approve Settlement Agreement – K.L. Neff Construction Co., Inc. – La Sierra and Norte Vista High Schools Kitchen Projects: Board approval is requested for a settlement agreement with K.L. Neff Construction Co., Inc. relating to the La Sierra and Norte Vista High Schools Kitchen Projects.
Fiscal Impact: $24,776.00 (Increase to General Fund)
s. Approve Settlement – W.B. Allen – La Sierra and Norte Vista High School Kitchen Projects: Board approval is requested for a settlement agreement with W.B. Allen relating to the La Sierra and Norte Vista High Schools Kitchen Projects.
Fiscal Impact: None
Personnel Services Items
t. Approve Personnel Order #7-2004-2005: Board approval of Personnel Order #7 is requested.
u. Approve Teacher Education Fieldwork and Student Teaching Agreement with Chapman University: Board approval is requested for an agreement with Chapman University to allow the placement of students enrolled in their teacher preparation program into schools or classes of the Alvord Unified School District.
Fiscal Impact: None
v. Approve Practice Teaching Agreement with California Baptist University: Board approval is requested for an agreement with California Baptist University to allow the placement of students enrolled in their teacher preparation program into schools or classes of the Alvord Unified School District.
Fiscal Impact: None
SEPARATE ACTION ITEMS
6. Student Disciplinary Actions: Board action will be requested following consideration in Closed Session on the following Student Disciplinary Actions:
a. Expulsion Cases #2004-05-14, 15, 16 and 17
b. Enforcement of Expulsion Case #2003-04-91
c. Admission Case #2004-05-B
Board of Education Item
7. Set Annual Organizational Meeting of Governing Board: In accordance with the Education Code, the Governing Board of each school district shall hold an Annual Organizational meeting. This year, the Annual Meeting must be held between December 3 and December 17, 2004. Alvord Unified School District is required to notify the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools on or before November 23, 2004, of the day, time and place of the Annual Organizational Meeting. It is recommended that the regularly scheduled meeting on December 16, 2004, be established as the Annual Organizational Meeting.
Operational Support Services Item
8. Adopt Resolution No. 13 – Conflict of Interest Code Amendment: Board approval is requested to adopt Resolution No. 13 amending the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.
Fiscal Impact: None
Personnel Services Items
9. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING – Public Disclosure of the Reopeners for Certificated Bargaining Agreement from the Alvord Unified School District and the Alvord Educators Association: Pursuant to the requirements of the California Government Code, Section 3547, Board Policy 4131.1, and Administrative Regulation 4131.1, public notice was posted ten working days prior to this public hearing in order to give interested parties an opportunity to review the areas of the bargaining agreement between the District and AEA that are to be reopened for the 2004-2005 school year.
10. Approve the Topics for 2004-2005 Certificated Negotiations: Board approval of the topics for the 2004-2005 Certificated Negotiations is requested.
Fiscal Impact: None
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Fiscal Services Item
11. Review Annual Investment Policy: Board review of the District’s Annual Investment Policy per Section #53646 of the California Government Code is requested.
Instructional Support Services Items
12. Conduct Second Reading and Adopt Revised Board Policy 5127 and Administrative Regulation 5127 entitled “Graduation Ceremonies and Activities”: The Board of Education will conduct the second reading and adopt revised Board Policy 5127 and Administrative Regulation 5127 entitled “Graduation Ceremonies and Activities.”
13. Conduct Second Reading and Adopt Revised Board Policy 5132 and Administrative Regulation 5132 entitled “Dress and Grooming”: The Board of Education will conduct the second reading and adopt revised Board Policy 5132 and Administrative Regulation 5132 entitled “Dress and Grooming.”
DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS
Board/Superintendent Items
14. Update and Discussion on Joint Facilities Meetings: José Luis Pérez, Board President, Paul Jessup, Superintendent and Wendel Tucker, Assistant Superintendent of Operational Support Services, will report on the October 25, 2004, Joint Facilities Meeting and discuss representation for future meetings.
15. Update Technology for the Board of Education: Board member Ben Johnson requested that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion.
Fiscal Services Item
16. Financial Reports:
a. Child Nutrition (July, August)
b. Report of Receipts (August)
Instructional Support Services Item
17. Summary of Conferences and Trainings: The attached list of conferences and trainings was approved by the Superintendent.
BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Education Meetings
November 18, 2004 7:00 p.m.
December 16, 2004 7:00 p.m.