Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting No. 18 - June 19, 2002
MINUTES
| Members Present: | Jeffrey Freiberg, Paula Reynolds, Brian Swartz |
| Members Absent: | Len Gensburg, Monib Khademi |
| Administrative Staff: | Barbara B. Young, Superintendent Laurie Harden, Chief Business Official Kerri M. Mills, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent Leslie Thornton, Director of Curriculum & Instruction |
| 1. 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 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at the Mill Valley School District Administrative Office, 411 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley, CA. President Freiberg called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM and announced that Mr. Gensburg and Mr. Khademi were absent. |
| 2. AGENDA | M/S/C Reynolds/Swartz (3-0) to approve the agenda. |
| 3. COMMUNICATIONS B. Staff/Board Reports - Superintendent/Board |
Ms. Young, Mr. Swartz and Ms. Reynolds: reported on recent successful graduation events. Ms. Reynolds: acknowledged Edna Maguire School PTA Co-President Helen Pacula and Strawberrry Point School PE teacher Quinn Collor, who wrote a grant proposal for $25,000 from Linking Education Activity & Food. Helen has also begun work with the Marin Conservation Corps for possible help fencing the entire Edna Maguire garden. Mr. Freiberg: reported that a proposal has been received from Marin Horizon School to extend their lease at the former Homestead School site. They desire a 30 year lease, with two 20 year extensions; and would take over maintenance of the site. The proposal will be considered in closed session, although public comment will be sought and any action will be taken in public session. |
| 4. CURRICULUM & POLICY A. Grand Jury Response - Special Education |
Dr. Mills reviewed the District's response to findings of the Marin County Grand Jury regarding Special Education. Mr. Swartz expressed appreciation to the Special Ed. team in Mill Valley. |
| - Motion: Grand Jury response | M/S/C Swartz/Reynolds (3-0) to approve the District's response to the Marin County Grand Jury Report regarding Special Education. |
| B. Legislator of Year nomination: Nation | The California School Boards Association annually sponsors a legislative awards program, including "Outstanding Legislator of the Year". The Board discussed the work of Assemblyman Joe Nation on behalf of public education. |
| - Motion: nominate Nation | M/S/C Swartz/Reynolds (3-0) to approve the nomination of Joe Nation as CSBA "Outstanding Legislator of the Year 2002", with Mr. Khademi to write the letter of recommendation. |
| C.
Policies/Regulations C.1- BP/AR 4119.43 - Universal Precautions |
M/S/C Reynolds/Swartz (3-0) to approve the 1st reading of new policy & regulation BP/AR 4119.43 - Universal Precautions. |
| C.2 - AR 6156.4 - Behavior Interventions/Spec. Ed. | M/S/C Swartz/Reynolds (3-0) to approve the 1st reading of new regulation AR 6154.4 - Behavioral Interventions for Special Education Students. |
| C.3 - AR 6183 - Home / Hospital Instruction | M/S/C Reynolds/Swartz (3-0) to approve the 1st reading of new regulation AR 6183 - Home & Hospital Instruction. |
| 5. BUSINESS & FISCAL A. 2002-03 Budget |
Ms. Harden reviewed the budget for 2002-03, which includes a 2% salary increase as well as step and column increases for certificated staff. She discussed district level administrative salaries, saying that the same comparable districts were used as those used in negotiations with all groups. Ms. Reynolds provided additional information regarding how administrative salaries were determined. Ms. Harden answered questions regarding student absences and how the funding has changed in recent years: no funding for students not present, regardless of reason for absence. She also commented on some of the major factors that could change the budget, including rising health costs, State funding of COLA, mid-year funding cuts and unanticipated increases in utility costs. |
| - Motion: 2002-03 budget | M/S/C Swartz/Reynolds (3-0) to approve the 2002-03 District Budget. |
| B. Res. #14-01/02: Adopt State Budget by 6/30/02 | M/S/C Reynolds/Swartz (3-0) to adopt Resolution #14-01/2: Support for Adoption of 2002-03 State Budget by June 30, 2002. |
| C. Challenge Campaign | It was reported that the Challenge Campaign goal of $1.2 million has nearly been met. The Kiddo Board of Directors voted to request that the District restore all programs named in the campaign. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be prepared with priorities for drama, dance and poetry, which were based on interviews with staff, principals and parents. The RFP will go to the Kiddo executive board as soon as possible. Appreciation was expressed to Kiddo and the PTAs for all their work in reaching this goal. |
| 6. BUILDINGS & SITES A. MS Site Improvement - Phase 1; asphalt |
Ms. Young reported that an oversight team is meeting weekly to review the Middle School project and budget. Bauman Landscape's estimates for removal and replacement vs. overlay of asphalt on additional areas at the site were discussed. RDS Architects recommends the removal/replacement of the asphalt, which will provide much better results, with relatively small cost difference of $23,000. |
| - Motion: Change Order #1: Bauman Landscape, Inc. asphalt |
M/S/C Swartz/Reynolds (3-0) to approve removal & replacement of asphalt by Bauman Landscape, Inc. in areas adjacent to new work in Bauman contract, for cost of $145,205.00 (Change Order #1). |
| B. TV paint award - Thompson & Son, Inc. | M/S/C Swartz/Reynolds (3-0) to approve contract with Jerry Thompson & Son, Inc. for summer 2002 exterior painting project at Tam Valley School, for $77,800.00. |
| C. Res.#17-01/02: Delegate Authority to Agents | M/S/C Reynolds/Swartz (3-0) to adopt Resolution #17-01/02: Delegation of Authority to Agents (gives authority to Superintendent, CBO and one Trustee for change orders for summer work when a quorum of the Board is not available). |
| 7. MINUTES: Spec 5/29/02; 6/12/02; Reg - 6/5/02 | M/S/C Swartz/Reynolds (3-0) to approve the minutes of Special Meetings of May 29, 2002/June 12, 2002, and Regular Meeting of June 5, 2002. |
| 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Warrants |
M/S/C Reynold/Swartz
(3-0) to
approve Consent Agenda, as follows: - Warrants #0256-6700/6725, dated 05/31/02, for $113,758.14; -7204/7252, dated 06/05/02, for $40,103.69; -7685/7693, dated 06/07/02, for $6,682.89; 8155/8176, dated 06/12/02, for $45,551.69; -8702/8736, dated 06/14/02, for $21,092.46. |
| B. Payroll certifications | - Payroll Certifications: May 2002: EOM Misc., dated 00/4/02, for $3413.15; Mid month, dated 06/06/02, for $307,426.59; June 2002: EOM-J-2, dated 06/30/02, for $542,779.11; EOM-J3, dated 06/20/02, for $542,779.11. |
| C. Res. #15-01/02: Ending balance to reserve | - Resolution #15-01/02: Appropriating Ending Balance to a Reserve. |
| D. Res. #16-01/02: All Funds | - Resolution #16-01/02: 2002-03 All Funds Budget. |
| E. Gifts: EM PTA; Park PTA; SP PTA | - Gifts to MVSD: for Edna Maguire library, $7920.00, from EM PTA; for Park art & outdoor ed. programs, $15,664.50, from Park PTA; for supplies at Strawberry Pt., $1559.26, from SP PTA. |
| F. Coordinated Compliance | - Approval of Coordinated Compliance Review for 2002-03. |
| 9. ADJOURNMENT | Mr. Freiberg announced that the next regular Board meeting will be at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, at Mill Valley School District Administrative Office and adjourned the meeting at 9:10 PM. |
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Respectfully submitted, |