Jamestown School Board
Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
District Office
6:00 pm
Note: Cathy Stone-Carlson will participate in the board meeting via teleconference from Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel, 2464 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 (808) 923-1571. This residence shall be considered a meeting place on this date and prescribed time and is open to the public.
Regarding Public Comment:
At regular Board meetings, members of the audience are welcome to address the Board on items not listed on this agenda when “Items from the Public” is announced by the chair. Trustees may ask questions but the Board cannot take action. Members of the audience will also be provided with the opportunity to comment during the Board’s consideration of each agenda item.
Individual speakers will be allowed three minutes to address the Board, and the Board shall limit the total time for public input on each agenda item to 20 minutes. In order that proper attention may be given to each item on the agenda, the chair may on occasion find it necessary to limit time allotted for comment. These proceedings may be recorded.
1.0 OPEN SESSION
1.1 Establish Quorum
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
2.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
3.0 CONSENT AGENDA
3.1 Ratify general, cafeteria and payroll warrants for the period ending 1-31-14.
3.2 Approve the Minutes of the January 8, 2014 Regular Board meeting.
3.3 Accept the resignation of Gene Arnold as Paraprofessional effective January 24, 2014.
Vote: Wilson____ Stone-Carlson____ Moss____ Marquette Wilson____ Simnitt____
4.0 REPORTS
Trustee Items
Superintendent’s Report
Principal’s Report
5.0 DISCUSSION/ACTION
5.1 School Calendar
The Board will consider approving the School Calendar for the 2014-2015 school year.
Overview
Public Comment
Superintendent’s Recommendation
Board Action
______moved and ______seconded the motion to approve the School Calendar for the 2014-2015 school year.
Vote: Wilson____ Stone-Carlson____ Moss____ Marquette Wilson____ Simnitt____
5.2 Memorandum of Understanding between Columbia Union School District and Jamestown School District
The Board will take action on a Memorandum of Understanding between Columbia Union School District and Jamestown School District for Music Services for the 2014-2015 school year.
Overview
Public Comment
Superintendent’s Recommendation
Board Action
______moved and ______seconded the motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Columbia Union School District and Jamestown School District for Music Services for the 2014-2015 school year.
Vote: Wilson____ Stone-Carlson____ Moss____ Marquette Wilson____ Simnitt____
5.3 Contract for District Auditor 2013-2014
The Board will take action on the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve a contract with Kemper CPA Group to conduct the district’s annual audit for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. The cost of the proposed audit will not exceed $18,500.
Overview
Public Comment
Superintendent’s Recommendation
Board Action
______moved and ______seconded the motion to approve a contract with Kemper and Associates to conduct the district’s annual audit for the 2013-2014 school year.
Vote: Wilson____ Stone-Carlson____ Moss____ Marquette Wilson____ Simnitt____
5.4 Developer Fees
The Board will consider having a Developer Fee Justification Study completed and review proposals from Dolinka Group and Jack Schreder.
Overview
Public Comment
Superintendent’s Recommendation
Board Action
______moved and ______seconded the motion to have a Developer Fee Justification Study completed by ______.
Vote: Wilson____ Stone-Carlson____ Moss____ Marquette Wilson____ Simnitt____
5.5 Technology Plan
The Board will review and consider approving a Technology Plan for the Jamestown School District for 2014-2017.
Overview
Public Comment
Superintendent’s Recommendation
Board Action
______moved and ______seconded the motion to approve the Jamestown Technology Plan for 2014-2017.
Vote: Wilson____ Stone-Carlson____ Moss____ Marquette Wilson____ Simnitt____
5.6 Jamestown Teachers Association Contract
The Board will consider ratifying a tentative agreement between Jamestown Teachers Association and the Jamestown School District which will conclude negotiations for the 2013-2014 school year.
Overview
Superintendent’s Recommendation
Board Action
______moved and ______seconded the motion to ratify the tentative agreement between Jamestown Teachers Association and the Jamestown School District.
Vote: Wilson____ Stone-Carlson____ Moss____ Marquette Wilson____ Simnitt____
5.7 Contract for Legal Services
The Board will consider approving a contract for legal services with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard (KMTG).
Overview
Public Comment
Superintendent’s Recommendation
Board Action
______moved and ______seconded the motion to accept the Contract for Legal services with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard (KMTG).
Vote: Wilson____ Stone-Carlson____ Moss____ Marquette Wilson____ Simnitt____
6.0 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
•Enrollment as of 2-3-14.
•Letter dated January 14, 2014 from Tuolumne County Office of Education approving the District’s First Interim Fiscal Report.
•Annual Performance Report for Special Education for the 2011-2012 school year.
•Letter dated December 28, 2013 from Tom Griffin regarding his retirement effective January 1, 2014.
•Saturday School Report as of January 14, 2014.
•Letter dated January 2, 2014 from California Department of Education regarding the Notice of Improvement Status under Titles I and III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
•Press Release dated February 3, 2014 from Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools regarding the Award of the California Math Science Partnership Grant.
•Quarterly Report and Certification of the Tuolumne County Treasurer dated January 23, 2014.
7.0 CLOSED SESSION
Public Employment – District Superintendent
8.0 ADJOURNMENT
Disability Related Accommodations
Any individual who requires disability related accommodations or modifications in order to participate in board meetings should contact the Superintendent in writing in advance of the scheduled Board meeting.
Posted February 6, 2014