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							                                     Orinda Union School District
                                          Orinda, California
                              REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
                                              MINUTES
                                          AUGUST 24, 2009

Ms. Sorenson called the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 6:03 p.m. in the District
Office Conference Room.

Board members present:       Mr. Bontemps, Mr. Moran, Ms. Rudebusch, Ms. Sorenson, and Ms. West
Board members absent:        None

Open Session
Ms. Sorenson led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Action #01-10—Adoption of Agenda
West/Moran
That the board adopt the agenda for the August 24 meeting as presented.
Ayes: Bontemps, Moran, Rudebusch, Sorenson, West             Noes: None           Absent: None

Public Comment Period
There were no comments from the public.

Action #02-10—Consent Calendar
Rudebusch/Bontemps
That the board adopt the Consent Calendar as presented.
    A.    Minutes of the June 22, 2009 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees
    B.    Personnel Action Report
    C.    Job description—Accountant
    D.    Student teaching agreement between OUSD and Saint Mary’s College
    E.    Educational Media Agreement between OUSD and Contra Costa County Office of Education
    F.    Agreement between OUSD and School Innovations & Advocacy for School Accountability
          Report Cards
    G.    Special education service contract (1) between OUSD and Amy Scott, Psychologist
    H.    Special education service contracts (2) between OUSD and Elizabeth Isono, MS OTR/L
    I.    Special education service contracts (4) between OUSD and Daly Physical Therapy
    J.    Special education service contract (1) between OUSD and Children’s Learning Center
    K.    Special education service contract (1) between OUSD and We Care
    L.    Special education service contract (1) between OUSD and Speech Pathology Group
    M.    Special education service contract (1) between OUSD and Linda Haymes, Behavior Consultant
    N.    Special education service contract (1) between OUSD and Margaret Bourne,
          Speech/Language Specialist
    O.    Special education service contract (1) between OUSD and Raskob Learning Institute and Day
          School
    P.    Contract between OUSD and Tuff Shed for art/science supplies storage at Sleepy Hollow
          School
    Q.    Contract between OUSD and Travalini & Sons Construction for boiler room ceiling at Sleepy
          Hollow School
    R.    Contract between OUSD and Ransome Company for concrete work at Sleepy Hollow School
    S.    Contract between OUSD and FloorTec for new kitchen floor at Sleepy Hollow School
    T.    Contract between OUSD and Ransome Company for asphalt work at Wagner Ranch School
    U.    Contract between OUSD and PSI for multipurpose room floor removal at Sleepy Hollow School
    V.    Contract between OUSD and Marvin Collins Construction for room conversion at Orinda
          Intermediate School
    W. Contract between OUSD and Bethel Electric for ballast and lamp replacement at Glorietta
          School
    X.    Contract between OUSD and Marvin Collins Construction for dry rot repair at Del Rey School
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August 24, 2009
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    Y.  Contract between OUSD and the Concrete Colorist for locker room floor refinishing at Orinda
        Intermediate School
   Z.   Contract between OUSD and Synergy Enterprises for asbestos tile removal at Sleepy Hollow
        School
   AA. Contract between OUSD and Marvin Collins Construction for lab wall repair at Glorietta School
   BB. Contract between OUSD and Container Outlet for new storage container at Sleepy Hollow
        School and disposal of old container
   CC. Contract between OUSD and the Contra Costa County Office of Education for transportation of
        special education students`
   DD. Declaration of surplus mathematics books
   EE. Declaration of surplus pupil records
   FF. Warrant numbers 844032-849099, 847209-847261, 851001-851028, 851972-852011, 852808-
        852846, 853608-853639, 855061-855085 and 855745-855781 inclusive, excluding voids
   GG. Donation of office furniture to OUSD from Regina Marie Lewis.
Ayes: Bontemps, Moran, Rudebusch, Sorenson, West          Noes: None        Absent: None

Action Items
Action #03-10—Contra Costa County Educational Services for Expelled Students
West/Rudebusch
That the board adopt the Contra Costa County Educational Services Plan for Expelled Students
Ayes: Bontemps, Moran, Rudebusch, Sorenson, West            Noes: None        Absent: None

Resolution #10-01—Participation in a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN)
Bontemps/West
That the board approve Resolution #10-01—Participation in a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
(TRAN)
Ayes: Bontemps, Moran, Rudebusch, Sorenson, West      Noes: None         Absent: None

Discussion Items
2009-10 State Budget Update
Jerry Bucci, Director of Business Services, shared information from the August 20, 2009, School Services
of California Budget Workshop in Sacramento. The passage of the 2009-10 State Budget affected
revenue limit funding for both 2008-09 and 2009-10. The possibility of mid-year budget cuts remains very
high. In addition, projections for 2010-11 do not look optimistic.

2009 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results
Lisa Bissell, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, presented results from the 2009 STAR test. Once
again, OUSD students performed very well on the Content Standards Test. Increased scale scores at
almost every grade level will have a positive impact on the district’s 2009 Growth Academic Performance
Index.

2009-10 Enrollment Update
Mr. Bucci, Director of Business Services, provided the most current enrollment numbers for board
information and discussion. Mr. Bucci noted that these enrollment numbers will most likely change by the
end of the first week of school. Preliminary numbers show an increase over the projections made last
November.

Summer Facility Projects Update
Ed Silvas, Director of Facilities, provided a summary of facilities projects completed over the summer
months at the school sites and district office. The board and audience members commended the
custodial and maintenance staffs for their efforts and the tremendous amount of work accomplished
despite having a reduced staff.
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Board Policy 3280—Sale or Lease of District-Owned Property_1 reading
The board conducted a first reading of Board Policy 3280—Sale of Lease of District-Owned Property.
The policy has been updated to reflect current education code. The policy will be brought back to a later
meeting for board approval.
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Information Items
Technology Department Update
Rich Levine, Technology Coordinator, provided an overview of the newly restructured Technology
Department and outlined immediate goals. The Technology Department now consists of a Technology
Coordinator, two Technology Support Technicians to provide district wide support, and a part time Help
Desk. The immediate tasks at hand have been the transition to the new student data information
system—PowerSchool and assessing technology resources district wide for the opening of school.
Additionally, the development of standards and processes for integration of technology into the curriculum
is underway.

Alternate Models of Instruction
Lisa Bissell, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, gave an overview of the Library and Technology
Transition Coach positions. The coaches will model instruction, train instructional assistants and
strengthen teachers’ content knowledge in these specific areas. The Wagner Ranch Nature Area will
serve as a field trip destination for teachers. A resource guide for the Nature Area will be developed.
The board asked that the district take a proactive role in utilizing the Nature Area.

Communications
Board/Superintendent Reports
Matt Moran attended an AUHSD board meeting. Ms. West talked to many teachers at the Welcome Back
Lunch for staff. She suggested the board set a schedule to visit the sites. Dr. Jaconette said that over
the last few weeks additional staff positions have come open and as a result six new teachers have been
hired. Dr. Jaconette was happy to report that all certificated staff that were laid off were offered positions,
with the exception of two librarians. Dr. Jaconette thanked the district office staff, and maintenance and
custodial crews for making the Welcome Back Lunch a very successful event.
The Superintendent/Board Activity Report is also posted online at orindaschools.org. Click on District
Info, then on Board, and then on Board Minutes.

Future Agenda Items: No alcohol policy at school sponsored events where students are present, fee
schedules for outside groups using district facilities

Action #04-10—Adjournment
Rudebusch/Bontemps
That the August 24, 2009 meeting be adjourned.
Ayes: Bontemps, Moran, Rudebusch, Sorenson, West                Noes: None           Absent: None

No further action was taken and the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.




                                                                            __________________________
                                                                                         Dr. Joe Jaconette
                                                                              Superintendent and Secretary
                                                                               Orinda Union School District