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May 21, 2013 07:00 PM

REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Education Center
685 E. Jack London Boulevard
Livermore, CA 94551

Preliminary Information

Closed Session - 6:00 P.M.

Regular Meeting - 7:00 P.M.

Board of Education 2012/2013

William Dunlop, President

Anne White, Clerk Tom McLaughlin, Member

Chuck Rogge, Member Kate Runyon, Member

Alek Klimek, LHS Student Representative Cheyenne Pico, GHS Student Representative

"Each student will graduate with the skills needed to contribute and thrive in a changing world."

"In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (925) 606-3200. Notification must be given forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title 2)."

*(D)*	Discussion Item
*(V)*	Can Vote
*(C)*	Consent Item

I. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - President

II. 6:01 PM ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

a. Expulsion Hearing Student M (V)

Pursuant to Education Code Section 48918

b. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Leave/Employment (V)

Pursuant to Government Code 54957

c. Conference with Labor Negotiator (V)

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Employee Organization:
California School Employees Association (CSEA) - Chris Van Schaack
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Chris Van Schaack
Livermore Education Association (LEA) - Chris Van Schaack

d. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (V)

Existing litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: Two cases

e. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (V)

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: One case
Receive information from legal counsel regarding proposed settlement agreement.

f. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (V)

Property: APN Nos. 099-031301300 and 098-02000203
Agency negotiators: Kelly Bowers, Susan Kinder, Chris Van Schaack
Negotiating parties: Tri-Valley Learning Corporation
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment for use of property

g. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (V)

Pursuant to Education Code Section 54957: Superintendent

III. 7:00 PM RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

a. Flag Salute

The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by students from Michell K-8 School.

b. Closed Session Action

All actions approved in Closed Session are required to be reported out in Open Session.

c. Expulsion Action (V)

The Board of Education will vote on any recommended expulsions.

d. Meeting Procedures

The Board President reviews the meeting procedures for the audience.

IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

V. RECOGNITIONS

a. Michell K-8 School

b. Carl Melius and Herb Turnbull Award Recipients

VI. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

a. Audience Communication

Comments are to be limited to three (3) minutes. Each speaker may speak once.

b. Correspondence

Formal written correspondence to the Board of Education shall be acknowledged if received by the Board, or in the Superintendent’s office, by 4:00 PM the day before the meeting. Formal written correspondence received after the cutoff time will be acknowledged at the following meeting. Electronic communications received via the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) web site by accessing the “Formal Written Correspondence to the Board of Education” link, with all fields completed, shall be treated as formal written correspondence.

VIII. INFORMATION DISCUSSION ITEMS

a. Information Support Services (ISS) Department/Information Technology Update

Staff will present a summary to the Board of Education highlighting technology updates and common core readiness.

b. Public Hearing: 2013/2014 Tier III Flexibility (D)

Staff will present, for information and public comment, the list of Tier III Categorical funds to which the District is entitled, in compliance with Education Code 42605(c) and Assembly Bill (AB) 189 (Chapter 606/2012) for receipt of all Tier III funds.

c. April General Fund Budget Update and Governor's May Revise (D)

Staff will present its monthly budget update to the Board of Education. Staff will also present a summary of recent information made available by School Services of California to update the Board and public regarding the potential impact of the Governor's "May Revise" on our District's budget for 2013-2014.

d. Receive the Livermore Education Association (LEA) Contract Reopeners for the 2013/2014 School Year

Staff will present the Livermore Education Association contract reopeners for the 2013/2014 school year, for receipt by the Board.

IX. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS

a. Adoption of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) Reopeners for the Livermore Education Association (LEA) Contract for the 2013/2014 School Year (V)

Staff will present, for Board adoption, the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District reopeners for the Livermore Education Association contract for the 2013/2014 school year.

b. Approval of 9-12 New and Revised Course Descriptions (V)

Staff will present New and Revised Course Descriptions for approval.

c. Resolution No. 069-12/13, Adoption of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified District Hazard Mitigation Plan (V)

The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) Hazard Mitigation Plan has been created in compliance with Section 322 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act or the Act), 42 U.S.C. 5165, enacted under Section 104 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), Public Law 106-390 of October 30, 2000.

d. Board Policies From Series 5000 (V)

Staff will present Board Policies/Administrative Regulations from Series 5000 for review and approval prior to posting for the Second/Final Reading.

e. Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (V)

Staff will submit a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators to the Board for approval.

f. Approve Receipt and Designation of Education Protection Account (EPA) Funds for 2012-2013 (V)

Staff will request the Board to formally receive and designate EPA Funds for general instructional programs.

X. CONSENT ITEMS - MOTIONS

a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of May 7, 2013 (V)

b. Confirmation of Resignations (V)

c. Approval of Leave of Absence (V)

d. Approval of Consultant (V)

e. Approval of Master Teaching Agreements (V)

f. Acceptance of Bill and Salary Warrants for February, 2013 through April, 2013 (V)

g. Approval of 2013-2014 Tier III Flexibility (V)

h. Approval of 2013/14 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 Application for Funding (V)

i. Approval of Out-of-State Conference for One Staff Member to Attend the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Training in Oregon, July 7, 2013 - July 19, 2013 (V)

j. Approval of Out-of-State Conference for Two Staff Members to Attend the American Association of Physics Teachers Go Green Summer Conference in Oregon, July 13, 2013 to July 17, 2013 (V)

XI. CONSENT ITEMS - RESOLUTIONS

a. Resolution No. 068-12/13, Authorization to Sell Surplus Equipment (V)

XII. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATIONS

a. Representatives from employee associations may address the Board.

XIII. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS

XIV. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

XV. ADJOURNMENT

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"In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (925) 606-3200. Notification must be given forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title 2)."

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