Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting No. 1 - August 25, 2004
MINUTES
| Trustees Present: | Jeffrey Freiberg, Monib Khademi, Laura Murphy, Brian Swartz |
| Trustee Absent: | Paula Reynolds |
| Administrative Staff Present: | Barbara B. Young, Superintendent Laurie Harden, Assistant Superintendent - Business Services Kerri M. Mills, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent - Special Education Brian Moran, Director of Maintenance & Operations Stephany La Londe, Old Mill Principal Carly Tolson, Edna Maguire Principal |
| A. CALL TO ORDER | The Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees, acting as the Governing Board of the Mill Valley School District, met in regular session at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at the District Administrative Office, 411 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley, CA. President Khademi called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM and announced that Ms. Reynolds was out of the country. |
| B. CLOSED SESSION | As there was no public comment, the meeting was recessed to Closed Session to consider and/or take action on any of the following: Conference with labor negotiator (Gov. Code §54957.6); Employee organizations: Mill Valley Teachers Association & California School Employees Association - Ch. 360. |
| C. RECONVENE & REPORT OUT | Mr. Khademi reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 7:05 PM and reported that the Board took no action in the Closed Session, announced that Ms. Reynolds was out of the country and that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Connor Bell, a local youth who died recently as a result of a freak accident while playing soccer. |
| D. AGENDA | M/S/C Freiberg/Swartz (4-0) to approve the agenda. |
| E. STUDENT
MATTER 1. IDT Appeal |
The Board considered the appeal of the Superintendent's denial for interdistrict transfers to Mill Valley from the Sausalito/Marin City School District for J. & M. Oliveira. Board policy and issues surrounding the residents' property within the Sausalito/Marin City School District were discussed with the family and others present. The following action was taken. |
| - IDT Denial Upheld | M/S/C Swartz/Murphy (4-0) to deny the appeal of J. & M. Oliveira to attend school in the Mill Valley School District on an interdistrict transfer permit from the Sausalito/Marin City School District for 2004-05. |
| F. COMMUNICATIONS - Staff Reports: Mills; Young |
Dr. Mills reported on traffic safety in the District, saying that all local law enforcement agencies had been contacted regarding the opening of school. She thanked all for their cooperation and announced that principals will report unsafe practices to the police and sheriff's departments, after which the agencies will contact folks reported. Superintendent Young thanked Mr. Moran, Director of Maintenance & Operations, and his staff for summer work completed at the sites; thanked the Board for the opportunity to attend a Leadership course at the Stanford School of Business this summer; announced that she is on the Marin Association of Superintendents' subcommittee that will be meeting regularly with the I-J editorial staff this year; reported on the New Teacher Institute with 17 new teachers; and recognized Marin County Superintendent of Schools Mary Jane Burke for her support of Marin children through the many articles and letters in the local press. |
| G. STRATEGIC PLAN | |
| - Finance 2. CSEA Disclosure |
Ms. Harden reviewed the proposed agreement with California School Employees Association (CSEA) - Chapter 360, for 2003-04. The unit negotiated to use the 1.6% total compensation increase in ways different from other employees for the year. Some of the increase was used to cover health and welfare benefits, with the remaining percentage added to the salary schedule in preparation for 2004-05 negotiations beginning September 1st. |
| 3. Public Hearing | Mr. Khademi opened the public hearing regarding the proposed agreement with CSEA. Following questions, the hearing was closed. |
| 4. 2003-04 CSEA Ratification | M/S/C Freiberg/Swartz (4-0) to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Mill Valley School District and California School Employees Association - Ch. 360 for 2003-04. |
| 5. Health & Welfare Benefits | Ms. Harden reported on changes in the District's health & welfare benefits, including the shift from the current MSIA Agreement to CalPERS, which provides more options and secures health care for employees. After exploring several options, it was determined that this change will also provide the District greater long-term security. The move to CalPERS is contingent upon ratification of agreement with the teachers' bargaining unit, expected next week, and with CSEA and requires that resolutions be approved now in order for the District to participate in CalPERS effective October 1st. For resolutions #1 through #4 - 04/05, "$32.20" in the third "Resolved" to be changed to read "$1.00". |
| 6. Res. #1-04/05: CalPERS election - certificated | M/S/C Freiberg/Murphy (4-0 by roll call vote) to adopt Resolution #1-04/05: Resolution Electing to be Subject to Public Employees' Medical & Hospital Care Act Only With Respect to Members of a Specific Employee Organization & Fixing the Employer's Contribution for Employees and the Employer's Contribution for Annuitants at Different Amounts (certificated), with change as described above. |
| 7. Res. #2-04/05: CalPERS election - classified | M/S/C Freiberg/Murphy (4-0 by roll call vote) to adopt Resolution #2-04/05: Resolution Electing to be Subject to Public Employees' Medical & Hospital Care Act Only With Respect to Members of a Specific Employee Organization & Fixing the Employer's Contribution for Employees and the Employer's Contribution for Annuitants at Different Amounts (classified), with change as described above. |
| 8. Res. #3-04/05: CalPERS election - mgmt/admin. | M/S/C Murphy/Swartz (4-0 by roll call vote) to adopt Resolution #3-04/05: Resolution Electing to be Subject to Public Employees' Medical & Hospital Care Act Only With Respect to Members of a Specific Employee Organization & Fixing the Employer's Contribution for Employees and the Employer's Contribution for Annuitants at Different Amounts (management/administrative), with change. |
| 9. Res. #4-04/05: CalPERS election - confidential | M/S/C Swartz/Murphy (4-0 by roll call vote) to adopt Resolution #4-04/05: Resolution Electing to be Subject to Public Employees' Medical & Hospital Care Act Only With Respect to Members of a Specific Employee Organization & Fixing the Employer's Contribution for Employees and the Employer's Contribution for Annuitants at Different Amounts (confidential), with change as described above. |
| 10. Res. #5-04/05: CalPERS election - trustees | M/S/C Freiberg/Murphy (4-0 by roll call vote) to adopt Resolution #5-04/05: Resolution Electing to be Subject to Public Employees' Medical & Hospital Care Act Only With Respect to Members of a Specific Employee Organization & Fixing the Employer's Contribution for Employees and the Employer's Contribution for Annuitants at Different Amounts (trustees), with change as described above. |
| 11. Res. #6-04/05: Subject to Sec. 22873; PEM&HCA (domestic partners) | M/S/C Freiberg/Murphy (4-0 by roll call vote) to adopt Resolution #6-04/05: Resolution Electing to be Subject to Section 22873 of the Public Employees' Medical & Hospital Care Act (domestic partners). |
| 12. Res. #7-04/05: Est. Spec. Reserve Fund/ retirees | Ms. Harden reported that a new law will require school districts to establish a special fund to provide for post-employment benefits. This separate fund will account for current and future retiree benefit costs. The following action was taken. |
| - Motion: Res. #7 | M/S/C Freiberg/Murphy (4-0 by roll call vote) to adopt Resolutions #7-04/05: Establishment of Special Reserve Fund for Post-Employment Benefits. |
| STRATEGIC PLAN - | |
| Education 13. Enrollment |
Ms. Young gave an enrollment update, saying that the expected number of students is 2263; that a kindergarten class was added this year and that due to the increase at that level over the summer there will be one less Class Size Reduction class at Kindergarten. |
| 14. Kgn program; Park modular | Ms. Young reviewed the negotiations with teachers regarding an extended day Kindergarten program, which is anticipated to begin in January. Due to space constraints at Park School for a suitable classroom space for one of the present Kindergarten classes, the Board approved the placement of a modular classroom. The intent is to move the child care program to the modular. The Kindergarten class is in the vacated space in the main building. One meeting has been held at Park to discuss the placement of the modular, with another meeting scheduled for September 1st at the school. Several neighbors spoke to the Board regarding their concerns about the process, and about adding any modular on the playground, and the impact the proposed placement of the modular will have on the neighborhood. Questions and options raised will be discussed at the next neighborhood meeting at Park. The Board will determine the placement of the modular at its next meeting on September 7, 2004. |
| H.CURRICULUM / POLICY | |
| 15. Res. #8-04/05: Revise holiday dates | M/S/C Freiberg/Swartz (4-0 by roll call vote) to approve Resolution #8-04/05: Revise Holiday Dates for 2004-05. |
| 16. BB 9270 - Conflict of Interest | As required by law, Board Bylaw 9270 - Conflict of Interest must be reviewed biennially in even-numbered years. The changes made reflect added or deleted designated positions or position title changes. |
| - Motion: BB 9270 | M/S/C Freiberg/Swartz (4-0) to approve revised Board Bylaw 9270 - Conflict of Interest, as presented. |
| I. PERSONNEL 17. IT Manager |
Ms. Young introduced Chris Lincoln, new Information Technology Manager, who joined the District in July. Mr. Lincoln spoke to some of the challenges facing the tech team and said that it will take some time to build solutions to our needs. He will be working with the Community Technology Advisory Commission. |
| - IT Mgr job description | M/S/C Freiberg/Swartz (4-0) to approve the Information Technology Manager Job Description. |
| 18. Res.#9-04/05: Prelim classified layoff | M/S/C Freiberg/Murphy (4-0 by roll call vote) to adopt Resolution #9-04/05: Resolution for Preliminary Classified Layoff. |
| J. Board Reports | Mr. Freiberg: he attended the recent Park neighborhood meeting and attended the Tamalpais Union High School District board meeting. Mr. Khademi: he attended Joint Legislative Advisory Committee meeting, and announced that he would be relinquishing the co-chairmanship of that group in January, after 6 years at the helm. |
| K. MINUTES; Reg. 6/16/04; Spec. 6/18/04; 6/24/04 | M/S/C Freiberg/Swartz (4-0) to approve minutes of Regular Meeting of June 16, 2004; and Special Meetings of June 18, 2004 & June 24, 2004. |
| L. CONSENT AGENDA - Warrants |
M/S/C Freiberg/Swartz
(4-0) to
approve Consent Agenda, as follows: - Warrants #0265-0285/0304, dated 06/16/04, for $14,373.67; - 1267/1298, dated 06/23/04, for $34,667.35; -1531/1560, dated 06/25/04, for $34,334.49; -2147/2183, dated 06/30/04, for $137,971.00; -3066/3078, dated 07/09/04, for $32,411.47; -3648/3674, dated 07/16/04, fir $163,346.81; -4010/4030, dated 07/21/04, for $75,021.49; -4480/4504, dated 07/26/04, for $79,565.04; -4621/4629, dated 07/28/04, for $78,028.57; -4806/4822, dated 07/30/04, for $143,505.66; -5380/5394, dated 08/06/04, for $23,888.50; -5709/5733, dated 08/11/04, for 496,815.61; -6047/6055, dated 08/13/04, for $39,594.23; -6328/6337, dated 08/16/04, for $16,306.83. |
| - Payroll | - Payroll certification: May 2004: Mid Misc., dated 6/17/04, for $7,068.31; June 2004: End of Month J-2, dated 06/08/04, for $459,731.72; End of Month J-3, dated 06/08/04, for $459,731.72; End of Month, dated 06/18/04, for $1,089,782.97; Mid-Summer school, dated 07/07/04, for $30,619.94; Mid Month, dated 07/07/04, for $36,679.68; July 2004: Mid month, dated 08/09/04, for $45,988.98 |
| - PAF #0405-1 | - Personnel Action Form #0405-1. |
| - IDT; deny Garcia | - Deny, due to lack of space, Employment-Related Interdistrict Transfer from San Francisco USD to MVSD, for M. Garcia (3rd) for 200405. |
| - Gift -Hagar | - Gifs to MVSD: for benefit of OM School, 16 Apple iBooks, from S. & K. Hagar. |
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M. ADJOURNMENT |
Mr. Khademi announced that the next regular meeting of the Board will be on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at the Mill Valley School District Administrative Office and adjourned the meeting at 9:10 PM in memory of Connor Bell. |
Respectfully submitted, |