Mar. 13, 2000

Members Present:	Jeffrey Freiberg, Len Gensburg, Julie Kennedy, Monib Khademi, Elizabeth Spencer
Administrative Staff:	John R. Harter, Ed.D., Superintendent Barbara Young, Assistant Superintendent
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 Monday, March 13, 2000, at Tamalpais Valley School, 350 Bell Lane, Mill Valley, CA. President Spencer called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM< and announced that Mr. Gensburg would be absent for the closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED SESSION	As there was no public comment, the meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 6:33 PM to consider and/or take action on the following item, pursuant to Gov. Code ?54957: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release.
RECONVENE/REPORT -Motion: non-reelect certificated	Ms. Spencer reconvened the meeting in Public Session at 7:12 PM and reported that the Board took the following action: M/S/C Kennedy/Freiberg (4-0 Gensburg absent) to approve non-reelection of certificated teacher for 200-01.
AGENDA APPROVAL	M/S/X Freiberg/Khademi (5-0) to approve agenda.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS Tam Valley presentations	Following a welcome to the school, Tam Valley Principal Rich Tanguay introduced teacher Pauline Nacamuli, who gave a presentation on the multi-sensorial "Handwriting without Tears" program used at the school. Students Anna Brown, Brian Miller and Rebecca Wheeler then made a presentation about endangered amphibians and how Nance Miller's 4/5 class raised over $500 in support of Diminishing Amphibian Population Task Force.
Supt Award: Bradley/Morton	Dr. Harter honored student Stephanie Bradley for her leadership at Tam Valley School, especially as a peer mediator. Dr. Harter also honored Beth Morton, a district teacher on leave as an Education Task Force (ETF) Coordinator and who has just been named Executive Director for ETF. Ms Morton was recognized for her many contributions to the students and staff of Mill Valley.
COMMUNICATIONS Public Comment	Tam Valley parent Gary Denison read a letter making a plea for smaller class size at grades 4 and 5 . After much discussion, it was determined that a site discussion will be arranged by Mr. Tanguay to address concerns raised.
Superintendent Report	Dr. Hater reported that a group of Marin superintendents recently met with some editorial personnel of the Marin Independent Journal, with the paper committed to on-going coverage of special education concerns. He also said that the District will receive SB 50 state bond money soon.
Board Reports - Khademi / Kennedy / Gensburg	Mr. Khademi reported on recent State Assembly candidates' forum and on his visit to the Marin Headlands for the Arts. Ms. Kennedy attended a county roundtable on transportation, reporting that there may be funds for the countywide transit. Ms Kennedy also recently testified at a special education hearing in Sacramento. Mr. Gensburg reported on Mill Valley's Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the City's Transportation Committee work.
MINUTES ADOPTION 14/February/00 - regular	M/S/C Freiberg/Khademi (5-0) to approve the minutes of regular Meeting of February 14, 2000.
17/February/00 - special	M/S/C Gensburg/Freiberg (5-0) to approve the minutes of special meeting of February 17, 2000
28/February/00 - special	M/S/C Khademi/Freiberg (5-0) to approve the minutes of the first special meeting of February 28, 2000
28/February/00 - special	M/S/C Khademi/Freiberg (5-0) to approve the minutes of the second special meeting of February 28, 2000, with the budget priorities to be emboldened.
2/March/00 - special	M/S/C Freiberg/Khademi (5-0) to approve the minutes of special meeting of March 2, 2000.
BUSINESS & FISCAL Negotiations	Dr. Harter and MVTA Co-President Carol Maguire reported on continuing negotiations. The group met on March 7th and will meet again on March 21st.
Budget - J251-2nd Interim 1999-2000	Dr. Machi reported that the budget projections for 1999-2000 are holding. M/S/C Khademi/Kennedy (5-0) to approve the J-251 -2nd Interim Report 99/00.
-Motion Budget 2000-2001	The Board discussed budget priorities for 2000-01. Among items proposed were lengthening the 6th grade school day, which would involve instructional minutes and scheduling concerns; K-5 PE program (high priority); and an alternative program at Middle School, at least for future discussion. The Administrative Council will also give information to budget sub-committee for consideration.
PERS 2 year additional credit window period	M/S/C Khademi/Kennedy (5-0) to approve District intention to participate in PERS Two Years of Additional Service Credit during window period of April 12, 2000 to July 10, 2000.
CURRICULUM/POLICY Calendar 2000-01	With the teachers still being surveyed regarding the calendar, Dr. Harter recommends that the Board postpone action on the calendar until the March 27 meeting. Discussion included options for parent conferences and possibilities for acknowledgement of religious holidays observed in the community.
Curric. Advisory Council / Promotion-Retention / Parent Ed Night	Ms. Young provided updates from the Curriculum Advisory Council and the Promotion/Acceleration/Retention Committee, and reported on the recent parent education night sponsored by the Mill Valley Drug and Alcohol Committee.
Golden Bell nomination: K-5 guidance project	MS/C Freiberg/Khademi (5-0) to approve the K-5 Guidance Project for Golden Bell nomination
Parent program survey	Dr. Harter reported that the parent program survey will retain the format from last year, with the major change in the sharing of written comments for use by school leaders. The district is now researching a new format for next year.
PERSONNEL Superintendent Search	Ms. Spencer reported on the superintendent search. Discussion included possibility of forming a committee; Ms. Spencer will have options for Board consideration at the March 27th meeting.
Summer school principal: Pierce	M/S/C Khademi/Freiberg (5-0) to appoint Amanda Pierce as Principal for Summer School 2000.
Resign: Giblas/Morton	M/S/C Freiberg/Khademi (5-0) to accept, with regret, resignations of Martha Giblas and Beth Morton, effective June 16, 2000.
Temp classified: Gaid	M/S/C Freiberg/Khademi (5-0) to approve the temporary classified employment of Halim Gaid (1:1 aide), effective February 7, 2000.
BUILDINGS & SITES Public hearing: Mitig. Neg. Dec. - SP	A public hearing was convened at 9:40 PM regarding the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration & Initial Study Environmental Checklist for Strawberry Point School and Monitoring Plan. As there was no public comment, the bearing was closed at 9:41 PM:
Motion	M/S/C Kennedy/Gensburg (5-0) to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan for Strawberry Point School, with this change: the additional option for mitigation measures through salt marsh restoration at property adjacent to Mill Valley Middle School.
Bids: Strawberry Pt. School	Project Manager David Harding recommends setting aside bid for window work at Strawberry Point School and folding work into base contract for alterations and renovation project. Mr. Harding then reviewed all bids for other projects.
-Maggiora & Ghilotti: site work	M/S/C Freiberg/Gensburg (5-0) to award site work contract for Strawberry Point School project to apparent low bidder, Maggiora & Ghilotti, for base price of $710,000 plus acceptance of alternates "A", "B" and "C".
-Reject window bids	M/S/C Freiberg/Gensburg (5-0) to reject all bids for window work at Strawberry Point School and fold work into base contract.
-Nelson contract: alterations & addition	M/S/C Freiberg/Khademi (5-0) to award contract for alterations and addition work for Strawberry Point School to apparent low bidder, A.E. Nelson, for base price of $2,794,000 plus alternates "A" & "B".
Bid: MS roof project Reliance Enterprises	M/S/C Freiberg/Kennedy (5-0) to award contract for HVAC/Roofing project at Middle School to Reliance Enterprises, the apparent low bidder, for base price of $1,233,489 plus acceptance of Alternates "A" & "B".
Strawberry Pt. Update	Principal Jim Derich gave update on Strawberry Point, including recent meetings with parents and enrollment progress. The next board meeting will be a study session, including Strawberry Point School focus.
CONSENT AGENDA Warrants	M/S/C Freiberg/Khademi (5-0) to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: - Warrants #0246 --7700/7781, dated 02/11/00, for $171,956.82; --8221/8307, dated 02/16/00, for $73,123.19; -9075/9089, dated 02/23/00, for $11,075.38; -9525/9547, dated 02/28/00, for $18,969.42; -97999857, dated 03/01/00, for $91,583.82; #0247-0188/0202, dated 03/03/00, for $7,150.22; -0545/0568, dated 03/03/00, for $17,145.74.
Payroll certifications	- Payroll certifications for February 2000: End of Month, dated 02/16/00, for $901,710.04; Supplemental, dated 03/03/00, for $33,147.85.
99/00 Budget revision	- 1999/2000 Budget Revision 00-02.
Gifts: Schuerholz / MS PTSA	- Acceptance, with gratitude, gifts to MVSD: H-P printer, valued at $200, from D. Schuerholz; $3000 from MS PTSA, for benefit of MS Library.
Employee IDTS	- Employment-related interdistrict transfers 2000-01 for MVSD employees: G. Pompanin, from San Rafael; A. Boeri and F. Glaser from Larkspur.
ADJOURNMENT	Ms. Spencer announced that the next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be at Mill Valley Middle School at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 27, 2000 and adjourned the meeting at 10:08 PM.

These are unofficial minutes subject to the approval by Board of Trustees at its next regularly scheduled meeting.