Agenda for February 9 BOE Meeting

School District Formal Agenda - PDF Version including Consent Items

1.) Highlighting Alameda Schools - Alameda High School

Background: Staff will make a presentation about Alameda High school highlighting their program offerings and the AVID program.

Fiscal Implications: None.

2.) Employee(s) of the Month

Background:   Every month the District honors employees who go above and beyond. This month we honor: Frank Munoz, Custodian, Bay Farm Elementary. 

Fiscal Implications: None

3.) Master Plan Final Recommendations

Background:  Since March, 2009 AUSD have been working toward a new long term Master Plan. After eight community workshops, hosted by the board and Superintendent; 29 smaller meetings hosted by independent, trained "Public Education Volunteers"; 30 school‐site meetings led by principals and other site leaders; two community surveys on the AUSD website; and a teacher survey developed by the Alameda Education Association, the Superintendent has prepared a Master Plan document along with a implementation timeline. After a staff presentation, the Board and community will provide input.

Fiscal Implications: Unknown

4.) Reorganization of the District Office for Greater Service and Efficiencies - Part 2

Background: As part of the AUSD Master Planning process an efficiency assessment has been conducted. The report recommends restructuring the District Office. the first part of the study covering educational services will be presented.

Fiscal Implications: None

5.) PUBLIC HEARING: Renewal of Alameda Commuity Learning Center (ACLC) Charter

Background: There will be a publi hearing the on the renewal of the ACLC charter after a presentation by ACLC staff.

Fiscal Implications: .

6.) Discussion of Possible Rates and Projected Revenues of New Parcel Tax

Background: At the January 12, 2010 BOE meeting staff presented a summary of the work of Parcel Tax Advisory Group. Based on the Master Plan and the reduced funding levels from the State of California, staff will be presenting various parcel tax rates/structures and their projected revenue implications.

Fiscal Implications: Unknown.

7.) Possible Implications of Academy of Alameda Middle School Charter School

Background: Staff will provide an update on implications of the Board's approval of the Academy of Alameda charter school and implications for Chipman Middle School.

Fiscal Implications: Unknown.

8.) Approval of Resolution No. 10-0011 Intent to Reduce Classified Employees, California School Employees Association (CSEA Chapter 27. Paraprofessional Unit)

Background:  Due to reduced need for services, a SPED paraprofessional and a bilingual paraprofessional hours will be reduced.

Fiscal Implications: $3700 for the remainder of the school year

9.) Budget Information Udpate - Categorical Program Update

Background: Staff will mae a presentation about monies spent on categorical programs.

Fiscal Implications: None

10.) Board Member Reports