Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting No. 13 - February 26, 2001
MINUTES
| Members Present: | Jeffrey Freiberg, Len Gensburg, Julie Kennedy, Elizabeth Spencer |
| Member Absent: | Monib Khademi |
| Administrative Staff: | Barbara B. Young, Superintendent Dorothea M. Thompson, Ed. D., Interim 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 5:30 PM on Monday, February 26, 2001 at the Mill Valley School District Administrative Office, 411 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley, CA. President Gensburg called the meeting to order at 5:34 PM, and reported that Mr. Khademi was absent as he was out of town. |
| PUBLIC COMMENT / CLOSED SESSION | As there was no public comment, the meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 5:35 PM. The Board met to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Title: certificated, pursuant to Gov. Code §54957. |
| RECONVENE / REPORT | Mr. Gensburg reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 7:03 PM and reported on Closed Session, saying that no action was taken. He announced Mr. Khademi's absence from the meeting. |
| AGENDA | M/S/C Freiberg/Spencer (4-0) to approve agenda, with Item 9.4.A (Homework policy) to precede Item 9.1. |
| COMMUNICATIONS Kennedy |
Ms. Kennedy corrected a story in the Marin I-J regarding where she was moving; she is moving to Fairfax, in Ross Valley, not to Ross. |
| Superintendent Report | Ms. Young congratulated Middle School for being a California Distinguished School candidate; a visit to the school, a formality, will occur in March. The postings for K-5 principal vacancy and Director of Curriculum closed today. Other items: article about schools' foundations, with much about Kiddo, in recent SF Chronicle; acknowledgement to SF Chronicle & Marin I-J for recent editorials in support of Tam High bond measure; 141 kindergarten registrations as of today; letters of intent for attendance next year going out to all families. |
| Board - Spencer |
Ms. Spencer reported that bids were out on all upcoming modernization projects at K-5 sites and for Phase 1 work at Middle School, including telephone and data systems for all schools. |
| - Kennedy | Ms. Kennedy requested that an report be prepared to update parents on the status of facilities' projects; and reminded the Board of superintendent/trustee dinner meeting on Wednesday, February 28th. |
| MINUTES 2/12/01 reg | M/S/C Freiberg/Kennedy (4-0) to approve minutes of regular meeting of February 12, 2001. |
| -02/14/01special | M/S/C Kennedy/Freiberg (4-0) to approve minutes of special meeting of February 14, 2001. |
| BUSINESS & FISCAL Stakeholders update | Ms. Young reported that she and teacher Karen Croy, will be interviewing a potential facilitator for the Stakeholders Group, and that Karen Jernstedt, Kiddo! Chair, will be the Kiddo! rep to the group. |
| CSEA public disclosure/ agreement | Ms. Young reported that negotiations with classified employees had concluded, with agreements regarding a compensation increase of 8.5%, effective July 1, 2000; one representative for Stakeholders Group; changes in Vacations, Benefits and Leaves articles; and new article, Organizational Security, to replace current Dues Deduction article. |
| - Motion: CSEA/MVSD | M/S/C Freiberg/Kennedy (4-0) to approve agreement with CSEA-Ch. 360 as presented. |
| Confidential - tabled | M/S/C Freiberg/Spencer (4-0) to table agreement with confidential employees until the next meeting. |
| CURRICULUM / POLICY Bd. vacancy | Ms. Young reported that three people had received information about the school board vacancy. The Board reviewed the process, including a special meeting on Wednesday, March 21 to meet the candidates and to make a final selection. |
| - Motion | M/S/C Freiberg/Spencer (4-0) to confirm process for filling school board vacancy. |
| 2001-02 Calendar | Ms. Young reported that a sub-committee had met to further discuss the 2001-02 calendar. Board discussion included the importance of aligning our calendar with the Tam High District, especially as MV is the largest feeder district, the County Office's strong recommendation for coordination of calendars in the county, consistency from year to year about the start of school, families in multiple districts, & special ed. transportation issues. Tam High and most other districts will start school prior to Labor Day. David Selzer, MVTA Co-President, commented that teachers might be willing to consider an August start of school once they had the information discussed. Ms. Young will further discuss with MVTA leadership. |
| Staggered start times | Ms. Young reported that the Administrative Council had an initial discussion regarding staggered start times at schools, to help alleviate traffic congestion, especially in the Middle School/Tam High corridor and the E. Blithedale/Lomita area. A recommendation will be presented at April Board meeting. |
| BP 6154-Homework | The District's homework policy was reviewed, with discussion including parents, a student, teachers, administrators and the Board. The policy may be satisfactory as written, with the purpose and implementation of homework needing further discussion and clarification. |
| BP 5145.11-Interview student on campus | Ms. Young reported that this policy came out of a county-wide committee, including school districts, law enforcement agencies, probation department and was reviewed by county attorney. The policy will replace our current "Questioning & Apprehension" policy. The Board suggested that administrative regulations be developed, to include language about child's rights and district relationship with local law enforcement agencies. |
| - Motion: BP 5145.11 | M/S/C Freiberg/Kennedy (4-0) to approve 1st reading of BP 4145.11 - Interviewing Students on School Campus. |
| AR 5117-Interdistrict transfers | AR 5117-Interdistrict Transfers regulations revision was reviewed. This regulation will be presented for approval at next board meeting, with language to be added regarding time limit for applying when a family moves from the district and wishes to complete the school year in MV. |
| AR/E 5123 -Promotion /retention approval | M/S/C Freiberg/Spencer (4-0) to approve revisions to Administrative Regulation & Exhibit AR/E 5123: Promotion/Retention/Acceleration, as presented. |
| BP 3541.1-School trips | The booster seat addition to Board Policy BP 3541.1- School Related Trips was further discussed, including when to implement and whether to have some booster seats available at each site. In order to provide time to educate parents and staff about the new policy, the section in policy regarding booster seats will be effective in the 2001-02 school year. Specific language for students over 6 years but under 60 pounds is still under review, to be added to policy. |
| -Motion: BP 3541.1 Booster seats | M/S/C Freiberg/Kennedy (4-0) to approve the booster seat provision of Board Policy 3541.1: School-Related Trips, effective for the 2001-02 school year. |
| BP 3514.3- Integrated Pest Management | Following passage of AB2260, our maintenance director contacted all pest control parties and gardeners in the District to determine compliance with the law regarding pesticides. Ms. Young will confirm same with the City of Mill Valley regarding the fields that they maintain for the district. |
| -Motion: BP 3514.2 - Pest mgmt; 1st rdg | M/S/C Spencer/Freiberg (4-0) to approve for 1st reading: Board Policy BP 3514.3 - Integrated Pest Management. |
| BP 4112.4/4212.4 / 4312.4 - Health exams | M/S/C Freiberg/Kennedy (4-0) to approve 2nd reading and adoption of Board Policy BP 4112.4/4214.2/4312.4 - Health Examinations. |
| AR 4112.4/4212.4 / 4312.4 - Health exams | M/S/C Freiberg/Kennedy (4-0) to approve 1st reading of Administrative Regulation AR 4112.4/4214.2/4312.4 - Health Examinations. |
| BUILDINGS / SITES -Smith/Smith agreement - MS/ Harding ESE |
M/S/C Freiberg/Kennedy (4-0) to approve, regarding MS landscape project, Smith & Smith proposal for schematic & design development and construction documents & specifications for $44,500; Harding ESE proposal for civil & geotechnical engineering services and design support for electrical & site lighting design, for $28,660. |
| CONSENT AGENDA Warrants |
M/S/C Kennedy/Spencer (4-0) to
approve Consent Agenda as follows: - Warrants #0250-9089/9102, dated 02/09/2001, for $43,322.49; -9451/9509, dated 02/14/01, for $39,598.53; -9949/9979, dated 02/16/01, for $45,193.74; #0251-0324/0388, dated 02/21/01, for $72,273.97. |
| Payroll | - Payroll certification: February - End of Month, dated 02/17/01, for $1,004,198.66. |
| Emp-related IDTs | - Employment-related interdistrict transfers into MVSD for MVSD employees for 200-01: E. Kauer (renewal - 3rd) from San Rafael; renewals for 2001-02: A. Boeri (4th), F. Glaser (1st) from Larkspur; D. Gangei (3rd), E. Kauer (4th),G. Pompanin (1st) from San Rafael; M. Ummel (3rd) from Ross Valley; New for 2001-02: R. Kauer (K) from San Rafael; K. Piscitell (K) from Reed; L. Ummel (K) from Ross Valley. |
| Audit agrmt: Goodell | - Three year contract with Goodell, Porter & Fredericks, LLP, for auditing services, not to exceed $9000, $9300, & $9500, for years ending June 30, 2001, 2002 & 2003, respectively. |
| ADJOURNMENT | Mr. Gensburg announced that the next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be at Park School, 360 E. Blithedale, at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 12, 2001, and adjourned the meeting at 9:20 PM. |
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Respectfully submitted, |