TO: BOARD OF EDUCATION ACTION
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT
RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.1
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Minutes: None
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FROM: SUPERINTENDENT
RE: BASIC AND SUPPLEMENTAL/TEXTBOOKS TO BE ADOPTED
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.2It is recommended that the following basic and supplemental textbooks be adopted for use in the Santa
Monica-Malibu Unified School District effective immediately.
COMMENT: In accordance with the Board of Education policy, the textbooks listed below have been on
public display for the past two weeks in the Educational Services Department at 1638 17th Street, Santa
Monica, CA 90405.
ENGLISH TO USE, by Barbara and David Trautman, Language Arts, copyright 1998, Grade 7,
SUPPLEMENTARY, person requesting adoption: Diane Gonsalves, John Adams for Readers/Writers Workshop
ENGLISH TO USE-STUDENT WORKBOOK, by Barbara and David Trautman, Language Arts,
copyright 1998, Grade 7, SUPPLEMENTARY, person requesting adoption: Diane Gonsalves, John Adams
for Readers/Writers Workshop
JUNIOR DICTIONARY, by E.L. Thorndike/Clarence Barnhart, Language Arts, copyright 1997, Grade 7,
SUPPLEMENTARY, person requesting adoption: Diane Gonsalves from John Adams for Resource class
UNITED STATE HISTORY TEACHERS EDITION, by Wayne King and John Napp, US History-Social
Studies for grade 6-8 SDC, published by AGS, copyright 2001, BASIC, request made by Kristin Ferres of
John Adams Middle School
UNITED STATE HISTORY, by Wayne King and John Napp, US History-Social Studies for grade 6-8
SDC, published by AGS, copyright 2001, BASIC, request made by Kristin Ferres of John Adams Middle School
UNITED STATE HISTORY STUDENT WORKBOOK, by Wayne King and John Napp, US
History-Social Studies for grade 6-8 SDC, published by AGS, copyright 2001, BASIC, request made by
Kristin Ferres of John Adams Middle School
WORLD HISTORY HANDBOOK, by Wayne King and John Napp, US History-Social Studies for grade
6-8 SDC, published by AGS, copyright 2001, BASIC, request made by Kristin Ferres of John Adams Middle School
AGS WORLD HISTORY, by Wayne King and John Napp, US History-Social Studies for grade 6-8 SDC,
published by AGS, copyright 2001, BASIC, request made by Kristin Ferres of John Adams Middle School
THE COLOR PURPLE, by Alice Walker, English, Grade 11, Published Pocket Books, copyright 1982,
Supplemental, request made by Lori Horn of Samohi
BURIED ONIONS, by Gary Soto, published by Harper Collins, English, Grade 9, Published Pocket Books,
copyright 1997, Supplemental, request made by Lori Horn of Samohi
THIS BOYS LIFE, by tobias Wolff, published by Harper and Row, English, Grade 10, copyright 1989,
Supplemental, request made by Lori Horn of Samohi
MONSTER, by Walter Dean Myers, published by Harper Collins, copyright 1999, English, Grade 10,
Supplemental, request made by Lori Horn of Samohi
SHORT STORY MASTER PIECES, Edited by Robert Penn Warren and Albert Erskine, published by
Dell, English, Grade 9, Published Pocket Books, copyright 1997, Supplemental, request made by Lori Horn
of Samohi
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS 2000, COMPREHENSIVE BAND METHOD, by Tim Lautzenheiser, John
Higgins, Published by Hal Leonard, Music for Grades 4 & 5, Supplemental, copyright 1999, request made by
Tom Whaley of Educational Services
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RE: APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.3
It is recommended that Board of Education enter into an agreement with the following Independent Contractors. These contracts are included in the 2001/2002 budget.
Contractor/Contract Dates | Description | Site | Funding |
Family Service of Santa Monica Nov 1, 2001- June 30, 2002 Cost: Not to exceed $6,360 |
To provide 8 hours per week of supervised individual and crisis counseling at Olympic High School | Educational Services | Safe and Drug Free Schools 01-37100-0-19150-1000-5802-035-1300 |
Michael Hill Nov 1, 2001-June 30, 2002 Cost: Not to exceed $3,500 |
To produce the 2000-2001 school year District-wide School Accountability Report Card (SARC) | Educational Services | Instructional Administration 01-00000-0-11100-21000-5802-030-1300 |
Michael Hill Nov 1, 2001- June 30, 2002 Cost: Not to exceed $10,400 |
To work with District staff to create online, searchable access to the District's existing policies and administrative regulations using FileMaker Pro Database software. Create word-processed copies of policies not currently in electronic format | Human Resources | Unrestricted Resource/
Other General Admin/ Personnel Services 01-00000-0-00000-72000-5802-025-1250 |
Jewish Family Service of
Santa Monica Sept. 5, 2001-June 21, 2002 Cost: Not to exceed $3,000 |
Individual, group, family counseling; classroom & PTA presentations; referrals; crisis intervention | John Adams Middle School | JAMS Gift 01-90120-0-11100-10000-5802-011-4110 |
NCCJ National
Conference for
Community & Justice Nov. 1, 2001-June 30, 2002 Cost: Not to exceed $3,500 |
To provide two days of human relations training to district teachers | Educational Services | City of SM - Multicultural
Programs
01-91230-0-19200-10000-5802-030-1300 |
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RE: OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP (S) 2001-02
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.4
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the special field trip (s) listed below for students for
the 2000-01 school year. No child will be denied due to financial hardship.
School
Grade # of Students |
Destination Dates |
Principal Teacher |
Cost / Paid for |
Subject |
Purpose of Trip |
Webster
Grade 4 30 students |
Catalina Island
11/07/01 to 11/09/01 |
Phil Cott
Katie Jochims |
$200.00 per
student
paid for by PTA and scholarship funds |
Science | To study the marine environment and ecology with hands on experience. |
Webster
Grades 4/5 90 students |
Sacramento, Ca. 5/1/02 to 5/3/02 | Phil Cott
Bea Poole |
$531.00 per
student
paid for by PTA and scholarship funds |
History | Fourth and Fifth grade students will have completed a study of California's History. Will visit sites that include the Capitol, Coloma, Sutters Fort and Mill. |
Webster
Grade 5 75 students |
Astro Camp
Idyllwild, CA 5/15/02 to 5/17/02 |
Phil Cott
Victoria Winokur |
$150.00 per student. Students have raised the money on their own through fund raising, PTA, Scholarship fund | Science | Gives students an opportunity to participate in a series of hands-on science discovery oriented science seminars. They will be taught a series of science classes both in classroom labs and out in the field. In the evenings they will study astronomy as well. |
Webster
Grade 5 75 students |
Yosemite
6/3/02 to 6/7/02 |
Phil Cott | $350 per student. Students have raised the money on their own through fund raising, PTA, Scholarship fund | Science | To allow students to experience a curriculum in the snow and @ high elevations. They will also explore the geological and ecological wonders of this environment and come back with a new awareness of our world and themselves. |
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FROM: SUPERINTENDENT / LAUREL SCHMIDT
RE: EXPULSION OF STUDENT (B/D 08-20-86)
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.5
It is recommended that the Board of Education expel student
(B/D 08-20-86).
COMMENT: The Principal of Santa Monica High School recommended the expulsion based on the student's violations of Education Code Section 48900 (a)(1) and (a)(2):
"Caused, attempted to cause or threatened to cause physical injury to another person."
Education Code 48900 (a)(1)
"Willfully used force or violence upon another, except in self defense."
Education Code 48900 (a)(2)
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FROM: SUPERINTENDENT
RE: APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.6
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Purchase Orders and Changed Purchase
Orders from October 12, 2001, through October 23, 2001 for fiscal year 2000/01.
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RE: CONFERENCE AND TRAVEL APPROVAL/RATIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.7
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve/ratify the following Requests for Absence on District
Business (Conference and Travel) forms.
COMMENTS: Entries are alphabetical, by employee last name. In addition to the employee's name and site/location, each entry contains the following information: name, location and date (s) of the conference, complete account code, fund and program names, and the total estimated cost as provided by the site administrator.
The average cost for substitute teachers is $130/day. This figure is furnished for informational purposes and
does not reflect the actual amount paid for an individual substitute.)
NAME
SITE Account Number Fund - Program Number |
CONFERENCE NAME
LOCATION DATE (S) |
COST
ESTIMATE |
ARMSTRONG, Brenda
Samohi 01-73150-0-00000-21400-5220- 015-4150 General Fund - Resource: Staff Dev (CPDP) |
California Dance Education Assn.
Long Beach, CA October 19 - 21, 2001 |
$135.00 |
BERRIMAN, J. Wallace
Facilities Management 01-81500-0-00000-81100-5220-061-2602 General Fund - Resource: Ongoing and Major Maintenance |
The Money & Muscle of Facilities
Maintenance
Ontario, CA November 2, 2001 |
$180.00 |
CONTRERAS, Luis
Samohi No Cost to District |
CPM Training
Ontario, CA Oct. 18 & Dec. 13, 2001; Feb. 4, Mar. 21 & May 9, 2002 |
SUB ONLY |
DEASY, John
Superintendent 01-00000-0-00000-72000-5220-020-1200 General Fund - Function: Other Genl. Admin. |
Dinner Meeting (6 people)
Santa Monica, CA October 6, 2001 Lunch Meeting (4 people) Santa Monica, CA October 8, 2001 Dinner Meeting (Samohi Admin Staff) Santa Monica, CA October 8, 2001 |
$251.49 $63.35 $105.35 |
DEMPSEY, Juliet
John Adams Middle 01-72600-0-11110-10000-5220-011-4110 General Fund - Resource: SIP (K-6) |
California School Library Assn.
Annual Conference
Long Beach, CA November 2, 2001 |
$109.04
+ SUB |
DONOHOE, Mary C.
Roosevelt Elementary 01-72600-0-11100-10000-5220-007-4070 General Fund - Resource: SIP (K-6) |
California Reading Assn. Annual
Conference
Ontario, CA November 8 - 10, 2001 |
$180.00
+ SUB |
GARBARINI, Rachelle
Special Education 01-33200-0-57300-11900-5220-044-1400 General Fund - Resource: Spec. Ed. - IDEA Preschool |
Teamwork 2001
San Diego, CA November 7 - 10, 2001 |
$600.00 |
GLEASON, Beverly
Samohi No Cost to District |
Small Learning Community Site
Visit
Norwalk, CA October 9, 2001 |
SUB ONLY |
GRANT, Nancy
Samohi 01-90140-0-11100-41000-5220-015-4150 General Fund - Resource: Reimbursed by ASB |
AP Conference
Venice, CA October 6, 2001 |
$150.00 |
HOPKINSON, Sandra
Lincoln Middle 01-72600-0-11100-10000-5220-012-4120 General Fund - Resource: SIP (K-6) |
Literacy through the Social Science
Los Angeles, CA October 13, 2001 |
$45.00 |
KRUG, Jessica
Educational Services 01-72800-0-11100-10000-5220-035-1300 General Fund - Resource: Staff Dev. (BTSA) |
CFASST Training Network
Meeting
Alhambra, CA October 9, 2001 |
$35.00 |
KUSION, Alex
John Adams Middle 01-72600-0-11100-10000-5220-011-4110 General Fund - Resource: SIP (K-6) |
Threat Assessment Workshop
Santa Monica, CA October 6, 2001 |
$7.00 |
LaBRIE, Marilyn
Grant Elementary 01-56400-0-00000-39000-5220-041-1400 General Fund - Resource: Medi-Cal Billing Option |
Community CPR & First Aid
Santa Monica, CA October 13 & 25, 2001 |
$50.00 |
MARTINEZ, Gloria
Malibu High School 01-73150-0-00000-21400-5220-010-4100 General Fund - Resource: Staff Dev. (CPDP) |
ACSA Annual Conference
San Francisco, CA November 8 - 10, 2001 |
$425.00 |
MILLER, Stephanie
Olympic High School 01-41100-0-11100-10000-5220-014-4140 General Fund - Resource: IASA Innov. Educ. |
Creative Strategies for Working
with O.D.D. Children &
Adolescents
Fullerton, CA December 3, 2001 |
$119.00 |
NEILL, William
Samohi 01-73150-0-00000-21400-5220-015-4150 General Fund - Resource: Staff Dev. (CPDP) |
California Math Council
Palm Springs, CA November 2, 2001 |
$200.00
+ SUB |
ORLOWSKI, Jami
John Adams Middle 01-72600-0-11100-10000-5220-011-4110 General Fund - Resource: SIP (K-6) |
Project Alert (Drug Education)
Westchester, CA October 30, 2001 |
$125.00 |
PARKER, Jason
Samohi 01-90140-0-11100-41000-5220-015-4150 General Fund - Resource: Reimbursed by ASB |
Advanced Placement Workshop -
Computer Science
Irvine, CA December 8, 2001 |
$125.00
+ SUB |
PAULSON, Janet
Grant Elementary 01-33200-0-57300-11900-5220-044-1400 General Fund - Resource: Spec. Ed. IDEA Preschool |
Pasadena City College: Techs,
Tools for Supervision
Pasadena, CA October 6, 2001 |
$60.00 |
SINFIELD, Deanna
Franklin Elementary 01-33200-0-57300-11900-5220-044-1400 General Fund - Resource: Spec. Ed. IDEA Preschool |
Discrete Trial Training Workshop
Seal Beach, CA January 11 - 12, 2002 |
$395.00 |
SUSKIN, Robyn
John Muir Elementary 01-72600-0-1110-10000-5220-005-4050 General Fund - Resource: SIP (K-6) |
Reading Results for K-6 Teachers
West Los Angeles, CA August 13 - 17, 2001 |
$100.00 |
VACA, Jesus
Educational Services 01-91230-0-19200-10000-5220-059-1501 General Fund - Resource: City of Santa Monica |
LACOE Frontline Leadership &
Management Series
Downey, CA October 10 - 18, 2001 |
$350.00 |
WHALEY, Tom
Educational Services 01-70180-0-11100-10000-5220-035-1300 General Fund - Resource: Arts Education
Partnership Grant 01-70180-0-17000-10000-5220-035-1300 General Fund - Resource: Arts Education |
CDE - Standards Awareness
Workshop
Costa Mesa, CA October 30, 2001 Regional MAP Conference Los Angeles, CA November 9, 2001 |
$80.00 $80.00 |
ZRINZO, Peter
Educational Services No Cost to District |
Digital High School Technology
Expo 2001 Pasadena, CA October 12, 2001 |
0 |
Adjustments
(Preapproved expenses 10% in excess of approved costs that must be approved by Board) (Changes in Personnel Attendance) | ||
NONE | ||
Group Conference and Travel: In-State
* a complete list of conference participants is on file in the Department of Fiscal Services | ||
FLYNN, Patty
+ 30 Additional Staff John Muir Elementary 01-41100-0-11100-10000-5220-005-4050 General Fund - Resource: IASA Innov. Educ. |
John Muir Staff Retreat
Santa Barbara, CA August 29 - 30, 2001 |
$3,104.50 |
AVALOS, Adan
+ 2 Additional Staff Samohi 01-73150-0-00000-21400-5220-015-4150 General Fund - Resource: Staff Dev. (CPDP) |
Chicano Graphic Art in Calif.
Westwood, CA (UCLA) Oct. 7 & 20 and Nov. 10 & 29, 2001 |
$195.00 |
BEHVAN, Tom
+ 2 Additional Staff Lincoln Middle 01-72600-0-11100-10000-5220-012-4120 General Fund - Resource: SIP (K-6) |
With Difference Eyes
Westwood, CA (UCLA) October 20, 2001 |
$240.00 |
AVEDIAN, Ray
+ 4 Additional Staff John Adams Middle 01-40100-0-11100-10000-5220-035-1300 General Fund - Resource: IASA Title II Eisenhower |
CSTA
Palm Springs, CA October 25 - 28, 2001 |
$2,500.00
+ 5 SUBS |
LEININGER, Joy
+ 2 Additional Staff Franklin Elementary 01-72600-0-11100-10000-5220-002-1501 General Fund - Resource: SIP (K-6) |
Boost Reading Comprehension
Long Beach, CA November 1, 2001 |
$477.00
+ 3 Subs |
BADT, Amy
+ 3 Additional Staff Franklin Elementary 01-72600-0-11100-10000-5220-002-4020 General Fund - Resource: SIP (K-6) |
Math for K-3 Active Involvement
is the Key!
Torrance, CA November 14, 2001 |
$676.00
+ 4 Subs |
NIX, Marcia
STEVENS, Lori Webster Elementary 01-72600-0-11100-10000-5220-008-4080 General Fund - Resource: SIP (K-6) |
Marcy Cook Workshop
Burbank, CA November 15, 2001 |
$378.00
+ 2 Subs |
Out-of-State Conferences: Individual | ||
SINFIELD, Deanna
Franklin Elementary 01-33200-0-57300-11900-5220-044-1400 General Fund - Resource: Special Education- IDEA Preschool |
Autism & Disorders of Relating
and Communicating
Tyson's Corner, VA November 9 - 11, 2001 |
$1,135.00 |
Out-of-State Conferences: Group | ||
NONE |
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RE: ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.8
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept, with gratitude, checks and gifts totaling $79,587.41
presented to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
It is further recommended that the Fiscal/Business Services Office, in accordance with Educational Code
42602, be authorized to increase the 2001-2002 income and appropriations by $63,222.41
as described on the attached listing.
COMMENT: The value of all non-cash gifts has been determined by the donors.
Also attached for informational purposes is a report itemizing Cumulative Totals of Gifts and Donations for Fiscal Year 2001-2002
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FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH N. QUARLES
RE: DENIAL OF CLAIM - STUDENT (DOB 8/02/90)
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.9
It is recommended that the Board of Education reject the claim presented on behalf of student (DOB 8/20/90)
by Attorney, Henry G. Haddad on September 12, 2001. This claim was forwarded to the District's Insurance
Administrator for determination.
COMMENT: Claimant alleges damages due to a trip and fall at Camp Bloomfield in Malibu on May 2, 2001.
Amount of claim - $105,000.
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FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH N.QUARLES/RICK BAGLEY
RE: CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL - Elections, Separations
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.10ELECTIONS
ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Name/Location Rate Effective Not to Exceed
ADAMS
Hale, Shannon 155 hrs @$51.21 10/15/01-6/21/02 Own Hrly/$7938
Santiago, Carol 155 hrs @$58.36 10/15/01-6/21/02 Own Hrly/$9046
TOTAL OWN HOURLY $16,984
Comment: Extra 6th period
01-Unrestricted Resource, Reg Ed K-12
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Hentschell, Denise $3000 Stipend 9/4/01-6/30/02 Stipend/$3000
TOTAL STIPEND $3,000
Comment: Sapid
01-Cal Safe Child Care Development
FRANKLIN
Joy, Marion $100 Stipend 9/1/01-9/28/01 Stipend/$100
TOTAL STIPEND $100
Comment: Weekend Conference Stipend
01-Reimbursed by PTA
LINCOLN
Massa, Darren 165 hrs @$45.49 10/1/01-6/21/02 Own Hrly/$7506
Seymour, Bob 165 hrs @$55.50 10/1/01-6/21/02 Own Hrly/$9158
TOTAL OWN HOURLY $7,506
Comment: Extra 6th period
01-Unrestricted Resource, Reg Ed K-12
MALIBU
Harvey, Victoria 150 hrs @$36.69 10/22/01-6/21/02 Own Hrly/$5504
Lanza, Katherine 150 hrs @$45.49 10/22/01-6/21/02 Own Hrly/$6824
TOTAL OWN HOURLY $12,328
Comment: Extra 6th period
01-Unrestricted Resource, Reg Ed K-12
Lovejoy, Anna 50 hrs @$34.90 9/1/00-6/25/01 Est Hrly/$1745
TOTAL ESTABLISHED HOURLY $1,745
Comment: Full Inclusion Planning
01-Special Education, 5-22 Severe
SAMOHI
Beeman-Solano, Amy 1 hr @$34.90 8/1/01-8/31/01 Est Hrly/$35
DeLaCruz, Gilda 1 hr @$34.90 8/1/01-8/31/01 Est Hrly/$35
Horn, Lorri 1 hr @$34.90 8/1/01-8/31/01 Est Hrly/$35
Howard, Jody 1 hr @$34.90 8/1/01-8/31/01 Est Hrly/$35
Krug, Jessica 1 hr @$34.90 8/1/01-8/31/01 Est Hrly/$35
Louria, Meredith 1 hr @$34.90 8/1/01-8/31/01 Est Hrly/$35
Sanders, Bryan 1 hr @$34.90 8/1/01-8/31/01 Est Hrly/$35
Thais, Robert 1 hr @$34.90 8/1/01-8/31/01 Est Hrly/$35
TOTAL ESTABLISHED HOURLY $280
Comment: Summer English Honors Placement
01-Unrestricted,Assessment
Baxter, Catherine 183 hrs @$58.29 9/5/01-6/21/02 Own Hrly/$10,667
TOTAL OWN HOURLY $10,667
Comment: Extra 6th Period
01-Unrestricted Resource
Edens, Meredith 228 hrs @$34.90 9/5/01-6/21/02 Est Hrly/$7957
Jago, Carol 228 hrs @$34.90 9/5/01-6/21/02 Est Hrly/$7957
TOTAL ESTABLISHED HOURLY $15,914
Comment: T.E.S. (Test of Essential Skills) Grading of Writing Tests
01-Unrestricted Resource, Assessment
WEBSTER ELEMENTARY
Granof, Deborah 30 hrs @$34.90 10/1/01-6/30/02 Est Hrly/$1047
TOTAL ESTABLISHED HOURLY $1,047
Comment: Teaching language arts to GATE students
01-Gifted/Talented Educ (GATE)
Norris, Jody 510 hrs @$34.90 10/1/01-6/30/01 Est Hrly/$17,799
TOTAL ESTABLISHED HOURLY $17,799
Comment: K-4 Intensive Reading
01-Unrestricted Resource, Reg Educ K-12
HOURLY TEACHERS
ADULT EDUCATION
McClure, Michael 608 hrs @$39.10 10/16/01-6/30/02 Est Hrly/$23,773
TOTAL ESTABLISHED HOURLY $23,773
Comment: ESL Teacher
11-Unrestricted Resource, Regular Education Adult
TOTAL OWN HOURLY, ESTABLISHED HOUR AND STIPENDS = $120.301
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Effective
ADULT EDUCATION
($39.10/hour)
Hernandez, Angelica 9/14/01-6/30/02
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
($12.82/hour)
Gheewala, Mehram 9/4/01
Langley, Bhakti 9/4/01
REGULAR DAY-TO-DAY
($118 Daily Rate)
Asselin, Sylvie 10/6/01
Carter, Robert 10/6/01
Jones, Evelyn 10/6/01
Kinzelberg, Mary 10/6/01
Krinski, Hallie 10/6/01
Larking, Lisa 10/6/01
Reynolds, James 10/6/01
Sarvian, Afsaneh 10/6/01
Schmitz, Will 10/6/01
Waldorf, Sherry 10/6/01
CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT
Name/Assignment
Location Effective
Hoos, JuliaCheri 10/22/01
Malibu/MS English-History
From: 40%
To: 100%
PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS
Name/Assignment
Location Effective
Bressler, Rachel 10/15/01
School Nurse/Rogers 60%-Grant 20%
Henry, Cassy 9/01/01
CDS/Edison
TEMPORARY CONTRACTS
Name/Assignment Not to
Location Exceed Effective
Barba, Yesenia 50% 10/1/01-6/21/02
CDS/Rogers
Castillo, Carolina 50% 9/1/01-6/21/02
CDS/Edison
Mink, Jacqueline 100% 9/7/01-6/30/02
Student Services/Psychologist
LEAVES OF ABSENCE (paid)
Name/Assignment
Location Effective
Armfield, Gina 6/22/01-11/02/01
Pt Dume [maternity]
Valenzuela, Amanda 5/21/01-6/22/01
Lincoln
RESIGNATIONS
Name/Assignment
Location Effective
O'Keefe, Amy 9/28/01
Cabrillo
Quade, Valerie 6/30/01
CDS
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FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOHN SLISS
RE: CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL - MERIT
RECOMMENDATION NO. A. 11
It is recommended that the following appointments for Classified Personnel (merit system) be approved
and/or ratified. All personnel will be properly elected in accordance with District policies and salary schedule.
ELECTION
BASS, CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER 10-15-01
RONALD 4.0 HRS/10 SAMOHI
RANGE: 25 STEP: 01
CARSTEN, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 10-12-01
ELIZABETH 5.0 HRS/SY PT.DUME
RANGE: 20 STEP: 04
COOPER, INST ASST - CLASSROOM 10-15-01
CORY 3.0 HRS/SY MCKINLEY
RANGE: 18 STEP: 01
GARCIA, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 10-22-01
VERONICA 3.5 HRS/SY CDS
RANGE: 18 STEP: 01
HENDRICKS, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 10-25-01
DAVID 3.5 HRS/SY CDS
RANGE: 18 STEP: 01
LEWIS, BUS DRIVER 08-30-01
JESSE 7.0 HRS/10 TRANSPORTATION
RANGE: 28 STEP: 01
LUIS, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 10-22-01
NOEMI 3.5 HRS/SY CDS
RANGE: 18 STEP: 01
PINEDA-DE LARA, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 10-08-01
BLANCA 3.5 HRS/SY CDS
RANGE: 18 STEP: 01
RICHARDSON, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 10-08-01
MELVIN 5.0 HRS/SY CABRILLO
RANGE: 20 STEP: 04
TAYLOR, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 10-16-01
TERESA 3.5 HRS/SY CDS
RANGE: 18 STEP: 01
YATES, BUS DRIVER 10-23-01
KATHY 7.0 HRS/10 TRANSPORTATION
RANGE: 28 STEP: 01
PROMOTION
COLAJEZZI, OFFICE ASSISTANT II 10-08-01
DENISE 4.0 HRS/10 SMASH
RANGE: 22 STEP: 01
FR: OFFICE ASSISTANT I
REINSTATED
REFAHI, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 10-15-01
YVONNE 3.5 HRS/SY CDS
RANGE: 18 STEP: 01
UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE
DUMAIS, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 09-01-01
LINDA ADAMS 03-01-02
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
DURST, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 08-01-01
PEGGY MCKINLEY
WORKING OUT OF CLASS
LANCASTER, CAFETERIA WORKER II 10-08-01
KELLY 5.0 HRS/SY FOOD SERVICES
FR: CAFETERIA WORKER I
INVOLUNTARY TRANSFER
DROZDOSKI, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 09-26-01
MANUELA 3.5 HRS/SY ROOSEVELT
FR: 3.5 HRS/SY FRANKLIN
LOPEZ, INST ASST - BILINGUAL 10-15-01
FRANCISCO 3.0 HRS/SY ROGERS
FR: 3.0 HRS/SY SAMOHI
INCREASE IN ASSIGNMENT
CRUZ, INST ASST - BILINGUAL 10-15-01
TERESITA 5.0 HRS/SY ROGERS
FR: 3.0 HRS/SY
ESCALERA, INST ASST - BILINGUAL 10-08-01
ROSALIE 5.0 HRS/SY EDISON 06-14-02
FR: 3.0 HRS/SY
JIMENEZ, INST ASST - BILINGUAL 10-08-01
MARGARET 5.25 HRS/SY EDISON 06-14-02
FR: 3.25 HRS/SY
MAILANDER, INST ASST - CLASSROOM 10-01-01
MARK 5.0 HRS/SY WEBSTER
FR: 3.0 HRS/SY
ROWLAND, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 09-05-01
CARLA 5.0 HRS/SY CABRILLO
FR: 3.0 HRS/SY
VALADEZ, INST ASST - BILINGUAL 10-08-01
LUZ 5.0 HRS/SY EDISON 06-14-02
FR: 3.0 HRS/SY
TEMP/ADDITIONAL
CAPITANO, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 09-05-01
CAROL MUIR 01-30-02
GARY, INST ASST - CLASSROOM 09-24-01
BARBARA ED SERVICES 10-31-01
GODINEZ, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 09-04-01
LORENA SAPID 06-30-02
HARMON, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 09-24-01
LAURIE ED SERVICES 10-31-01
JIMENEZ, INST ASST - BILINGUAL 10-08-01
MARGARET EDISON 06-14-02
MALDONADO, INST ASST - CLASSROOM 09-24-01
ERICA ED SERVICES 10-31-01
MARSHALL, INST ASST - CLASSROOM 09-24-01
LILIAN ED SERVICES 10-31-01
OCAMPO, TRANSLATOR 08-01-01
IRMA SPUERINTENDENT OFFICE 06-30-02
VALADEZ, INST ASST - BILINGUAL 10-08-01
LUZ EDISON 06-14-02
SUBSTITUTE
ACUNA, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 10-18-01
CLAUDIA SPECIAL ED 06-21-02
DONFELD, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 10-22-01
SHAUNA SPECIAL ED 06-21-02
GARCIA, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 09-27-01
CYNTHIA SPECIAL ED 06-21-02
HOPEWELL, INST ASST - PHYSICAL ED 10-22-01
ANDREW PERSONNEL COMMISSION 06-21-02
LAVIGNE, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 10-18-01
IANNE SPECIAL ED 06-21-02
MEJIA, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 09-01-01
LORENA CDS 06-30-02
MERCER, STOCK AND DELIVERY CLERK 10-29-01
JAMES PURCHASING 11-05-01
MURPHY, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 09-01-01
TONY CDS 06-30-02
ONO, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 10-19-01
MEGAN SPECIAL ED 06-21-02
PIEPER, BILINGUAL COMMUNITY LIAISON 09-01-01
YALITE WEBSTER 12-31-01
THORNTON, ELEMENTARY LIBRARY COORD 08-28-01
CHRISTINE ROGERS 09-30-01
VOSMIKOVA, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 10-08-01
BARBARA CDS 06-30-02
WARNER, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 10-18-01
DAVID SPECIAL ED 06-21-02
WOODARD, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 09-01-01
ANNETTE SPECIAL ED 06-21-02
RESIGNATION
GOODLOE, CHILDREN CENTER ASSISTANT 10-12-01
TONYA ADAMS
LIPSON, INST ASST - CLASSROOM MUSIC 09-04-01
KEITH SAMOHI
NORDSTROM, INST ASST - CLASSROOM 11-02-01
KEARSTEN ROGERS
ROWLAND, INST ASST - SPECIAL ED 10-25-01
CARLA CABRILLO
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11-01-01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOHN SLISS
RE: CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL - NON-MERIT
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.12It is recommended that the following be approved and/or ratified for Classified Personnel (Non-Merit). All
personnel assigned will be properly elected on a temporary basis to be used as needed in accordance with
District policies and salary scheduled.
CHILD CARE ASSISTANT
GOMEZ, MONICA CDS 10-08-01 - 06-30-02
MARTIN-CHUN,ZOILA CDS 10-11-01 - 06-30-02
RODA, DELFINA CDS 10-10-01 - 03-07-02
NOON SUPERVISION AIDE
COMPTON, ROBERT ADAMS 10-09-01 - 06-21-02
DESAI, BELLA MCKINLEY 10-01-01 - 06-21-02
HERRERA, HELEN MCKINLEY 10-04-01 - 06-23-02
SHEHORN, NOEL PT.DUME 09-14-01 - 06-21-02
ASSISTANT COACH
CLARK, TRAVIS SAMOHI 10-05-01 - 11-30-01
LOPEZ, ALEXUS SAMOHI 10-02-01 - 12-31-01
MINTON, DANIELLE SAMOHI 10-08-01 - 12-31-01
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FROM: SUPERINTENDENT
RE: APPOINTMENTS TO DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.13
It is recommended that the Board of Education make appointments to the District Advisory Committees for
the 2001-2002 school year.
COMMENT: The Board of Education wishes to thank those who have taken the time and effort to apply for
membership on one of the following district advisory committees as well as publicly thanking on-going DAC
members who continue to contribute valuable thought, insight and energy on behalf of the district's students.
Applications and committee composition/vacancies have been sent to the Board members under separate
cover and will be available at the meeting. Appointments will be made at the Board meeting.
Community Health and Safety
Child Care and Development
Fine Arts
Instructional Technology
Intercultural Advisory
Special Education
Sports and Physical Education
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RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRACTS
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.14
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Special Education Contracts for fiscal
year 2001-2002 as follows:
NOTE FOR ELECTRONIC USERS: the Tables would not transfer properly and have been deleted from
the electronic versions only. All information is available via fax from the Office of Special Education
(310/450-8338 extension 393) or in hard copy at the meeting.
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FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/LISE REILLY/STEVE CANNELL
RE: GOVERNOR'S PERFORMANCE AWARD "B" APPROVAL OF SITE GOVERNANCE BUDGET
FOR WEBSTER ELEMENTARY
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.15
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached Site Governance Council-approved
budget for Webster Elementary School. Funds for this award are determined by the State Department of
Education, with half of the award going to the Site Governance Council for school site use and the other half
for bonuses for all staff assigned to the site, based on the F.T.E. calculation.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
Award "A" was approved in May of 2001 and the funds were allocated based on A.D.A. at those schools that
qualified. This award, Award "B", is the second Governance Performance Award. Eligibility is based on a
school meeting or exceeding its 5% growth target on the A.P.I. The growth must also meet or exceed 80% of
the schools target for significant subgroups. Elementary and middle schools must have 95% of the enrolled
students participating in the SAT9. High schools must have 90% of the enrolled students participating in the SAT9.
Guidelines that were used when developing the plan include:
ð connecting the expenditure with School Improvement Plan;
ð focusing on improving student learning;
ð looking for ways to maximize the dollars;
ð keeping collective bargaining groups in mind regarding contract, salaries and working conditions, and
ð concentrating on one-time expenditures, such as materials, supplies and equipment.
COMMENT
There is a contingency amount of 20% allocated at each site by the Site Governance Council to pay for the
benefits that were added to each bonus for the staff. The legislation did not allow for the State funds to pay
these benefits. Therefore, the District requested that each site provide a fund to cover this payment. The
practice was advised by the State.
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FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH QUARLES/RICK BAGLEY
RE: APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY 4113 - ASSIGNMENT
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.16
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Board Policy 4113, Assignment. This item was
previously discussed by the Board at the meetings of 10/4/01 and 10/18/01.
COMMENTS: BP 4113 (Assignment) is being recommended for adoption as part of the Board's on-going
work to establish, revise and update Board policies. This particular policy, if adopted, would replace existing
BP 4113 which was adopted by the Board on November 5, 1998. The attached policy is recommended by the
California School Board's Association (CSBA) as meeting the current provisions of all new laws and
regulations. The CSBA recommended policy was last updated in March, 2001.
This is a revised and MANDATED policy which includes language encouraging assignment of fully
qualified teachers to the lowest performing schools, and a note regarding a NEW LAW that establishes
incentives for teachers with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification to
teach in low-performing schools for four years.
Education Code 35035 gives the Superintendent or designee the authority to assign personnel subject to
Board approval.
The policy addresses the need to assign qualified teachers to the lowest performing schools. Education Code
44395 provides one-time $10,000 merit awards to teachers who are employed by districts, including charter
schools, and who have attained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
SB 1666 (Ch. 70, Statutes of 2000) amended Education Code 44395 to provide an additional $20,000 if the
teacher agrees to teach for four years in a low-performing school, defined as one that is in the bottom half of
all schools statewide based on the Academic Performance Index.
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Education Code 44250-44279 addresses credential types and provides conditions under which specified
teachers may be assigned outside the scope of their credentials. Among these statutes, Education Code
44258.3 allows the Board to assign the holder of a credential other than an emergency permit to teach any
subjects in departmentalized classes in any of grades K-12, with the teacher's consent, provided that the
Board first verifies that the teacher has adequate knowledge of each subject to be taught. If the district makes
such assignments, Education Code 44258.3 mandates the Board to establish policies and procedures for
verifying the adequacy of these teachers' subject knowledge; the following paragraph is provided for these
districts.
Pursuant to Education Code 44258.9, the County Superintendent of Schools is responsible for monitoring
teacher assignments and reporting to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). In schools and
districts likely to have misassignments based on past experience or other information, the County
Superintendent must review assignment practices annually. In all other schools, he/she must review
assignment practices on a four-year cycle. In counties in which there is a single school district, the CTC is
responsible for monitoring teacher assignments. SMMUSD is reviewed on a four-year cycle with the next
review scheduled for 2002-03.
Pursuant to Education Code 44258.9, the County Superintendent is required to notify any certificated
administrator responsible for a misassignment and advise him/her to correct it within 30 calendar days. The
County Superintendent is also required to notify the Superintendent of any district where five percent or more
of the certificated teachers in the secondary schools are misassigned, advising him/her to correct the
misassignments within 120 calendar days. Education Code 44258.9 also requires a teacher who believes
he/she has been misassigned, after exhausting any local remedies, to file a written notification with the
County Superintendent, who must advise the teacher as to the legality of the assignment within 15 working days.
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Education Code 44258.7 allows the use of a committee to
approve, in advance, the voluntary assignment of full-time teachers to teach an elective course outside their
credential authorization in an area for which they have special skills or preparation. Assignments approved by
such a committee can be made for any percentage of a teacher's assignment.
With respect to numbering of this policy, currently there is an existing BP 4113 on the same topic in our Board Policy Manual. When updating policy manuals, the existing BP 4113 should be discarded and replaced with this revised/updated policy version.
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SMMUSD Board Policy BP 4113
Certificated Personnel
Assignment
In order to serve the best interests of students and the educational program, the Superintendent or designee
shall assign certificated personnel to positions for which their preparation, certification, experience and
aptitude qualify them.
Teachers may be assigned to any school within the district in accordance with the collective bargaining
agreement.
The Board of Education encourages the assignment of experienced and fully credentialed teachers, including
those who have attained National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, to schools with the
greatest need to improve student achievement.
Teachers may be assigned outside the scope of their certificates or fields of study only as allowed by law and
when so required in order to meet the needs of the educational program.
The Superintendent or designee may assign holders of a credential other than an emergency permit, with their
consent, to teach subjects outside their credential authorization in departmentalized classes, pursuant to
Education Code 44258.3. The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures to verify the subject
matter knowledge of the teacher before any such assignment is made. These procedures shall be developed
with the assistance of subject matter specialists and shall be submitted to the Board for approval.
The Superintendent or designee shall periodically make an annual report to the Board on any teacher
misassignments, including teachers who are on emergency credentials.
A. Committee on Assignments
The Superintendent or designee shall establish a committee on assignments which may grant approval for the
voluntary assignment of full-time teachers to teach one or more elective courses outside their credential
authorization in an area for which they have special skills or preparation.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
35035 Additional powers and duties of superintendent
37616 Assignment of teachers to year-round schools
44250-44279 Credentials and assignments of teachers
44395-44398 Incentives for assigning NBPTS-certified teachers to low-performing schools
44824 Assignment of teachers to weekend classes
44955 Reduction in number of employees
GOVERNMENT CODE
3543.2 Scope of representation
SMMUSD BOARD POLICY 4113 (Continued)
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Management Resources:
WEB SITES
Commission on Teacher Credentialing: www.ctc.ca.gov
BOARD GOAL:
A. Quality Education for All
CSBA UPDATED: March, 2001
BOARD ADOPTED: November 5, 1998
BOARD UPDATED: ??
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH QUARLES/RICK BAGLEY
RE: APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY 4111 - RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.17
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Board Policy 4111, Recruitment and Selection. This
item has been previously discussed by the Board at the meetings of 10/4/01 and 10/18/01.
COMMENTS: BP 4111 (Recruitment and Selection) is being recommended for adoption as part of the
Board's on-going work to establish, revise and update Board policies. This particular policy, if adopted,
would be new to our District policy manual. The attached policy is recommended by the California School
Board's Association (CSBA) as meeting the provisions of all new laws and regulations. The CSBA
recommended policy was last updated in March, 2001.
This policy has been updated by CSBA to reflect a NEW LAW providing incentive grants to districts to
recruit and retain credentialed teachers in schools that are ranked at the bottom half of the state's Academic
Performance Index.
This policy reflects the purposes of the Teacher Recruitment Incentive Program established by Education
Code 44735, added by SB 1666 (Ch. 70, Statutes of 2000). Under this program, districts may apply for
incentive grants to attract and retain credentialed teachers in schools ranking in the bottom half of the
Academic Performance Index. Funds may be used at the discretion of the district for the purpose of reducing
the number of teachers with emergency permits. Possible incentives listed in Education Code 44735 are
included in the policy.
SB 1666 also added Education Code 44751 to establish six regional teacher recruitment centers across the
state. With a focus on recruiting teachers to
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.17 (Continued)
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low-performing schools, the centers will, among other duties, provide information and counseling to
prospective teachers, screen and distribute applications of prospective teachers to participating schools, and
schedule interviews between candidates and school administrators.
Once approved, this policy will be placed in the Board Policy Manual immediately after BP 4102 and
immediately prior to BP 4112.
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SMMUSD Board Policy BP 4111
Certificated Personnel
Recruitment And Selection
The Board of Education believes that Because an important factor in student achievement is the quality of
the teaching staff. The Board of Education therefore intends desires to employ the most highly qualified
and appropriate person available for each open position.
The Superintendent or designee shall recruit candidates for open positions based on an assessment of the
district's needs for specific skills, knowledge and abilities. He/she shall develop job descriptions that
accurately describe all essential and marginal functions and duties of each position, and shall disseminate job
announcements to ensure a wide range of candidates.
The Superintendent or designee may provide incentives to recruit credentialed teachers to teach in any district
school ranked in the bottom half of the state Academic Performance Index. Such incentives may include, but
are not limited to, signing bonuses, improved work conditions, teacher compensation or housing subsidies.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop selection procedures that identify the best possible candidate
for each position based on screening processes, interviews, observations, and recommendations from
previous employers.
No inquiry shall be made with regard to the age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, medical
condition, disability or sexual orientation of a person seeking employment. During job interviews, applicants
may be asked to describe or demonstrate how they will be able to perform the duties of the job.
District employment practices shall not discriminate against legal noncitizen residents. Inquiries to assure
employment eligibility shall be made in accordance with law, Board policy and administrative regulation.
For each position, the Superintendent or designee shall present to the Board, one candidate who meets all
qualifications established by law and the Board of Education for the position. No person shall be employed
by the Board without the recommendation or endorsement of the Superintendent or designee.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex
44066 Limitations on certification requirement
44259 Teaching credential; exception; designated subjects; minimum requirements
44735 Incentive grants for recruiting teachers for low-performing schools
44750-44754.5 Regional teacher recruitment centers
44830-44831 Employment of certificated persons
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44858 Age or marital status in certificated positions
44859 Prohibition against certain rules and regulations re residency
52051 Academic Performance Index
GOVERNMENT CODE
12900 Unlawful employment practices
12940-12956 Discrimination prohibited; unlawful practices
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 8
1324(a)(b) Immigration and Nationality Act
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
2000d-2000d-7 Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964
2000e-2000e-17 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended
2000h-2-2000h-6 Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments
12101-12213 Americans With Disabilities
BOARD GOAL:
A. Quality Education for All
CSBA UPDATED: March, 2001
BOARD ADOPTED: ??
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH N. QUARLES/RODNEY TAYLOR
RE: APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY 3550 - FOOD SERVICE/CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION NO. A. 18
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Board Policy 3550, Food Service/Child Nutrition
Program. This item was previously discussed at the Board meetings of 10/4/01 and 10/18/01.
COMMENTS: BP 3550 (Food Service/Child Nutrition Program) is being recommended for adoption as part
of the Board's on-going work to establish, revise and update Board policies. This particular policy, if
adopted, would be new to our District policy manual. The attached policy is recommended by the California
School Board's Association (CSBA) as meeting the provisions of all new laws and regulations. The CSBA
recommended policy was last updated in March, 2001.
This revised policy clarifies that the district's food service program is required to satisfy all legal
requirements, including nutritional standards and dietary guidelines. The policy also contains updated legal
citations and deletes references to out-dated State Board of Education policy.
Pursuant to 7 CFR 210.12, districts participating in the National School Lunch Program are encouraged to
promote activities to involve students and parents/guardians in the program. The following optional
paragraph reflects this intent and should be revised to reflect district practice.
In order to qualify for reimbursements under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs,
districts must comply with the nutritional standards specified in 7 CFR 210.10 and 220.8. The following
paragraph is for use by districts participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
"Offer versus Serve" is an option which allows students to decline a certain number of meal items which
they do not intend to consume while still allowing the meal to
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qualify for reimbursement under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Pursuant to 7 CFR
210.10 and 220.8, this option applies to high school students. At the Board's discretion, this option may be
extended to students in all grades to the extent permitted by law.
This policy complies with CSBA guidelines in terms of numbering. However, the SMMUSD Board Policy
Manual already has a BP 3550 on the record whose numbering is not in compliance with CSBA. The current
BP 3550 will be manually renumbered as BP 3321. The new BP 3550 will then be inserted immediately after
BP 3541.2 and immediately before BP 3553.
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SMMUSD Board Policy BP 3550
Business and Noninstructional Operations
Food Service/Child Nutrition Program
The Board of Education recognizes that students need adequate, nourishing food in order to grow, learn and
maintain good health. To reinforce the district's nutrition education program, foods available on school
premises shall be:
1. Carefully selected so as to contribute to students' nutritional well-being and the prevention of disease
2. Prepared in ways which will appeal to students, retain nutritive quality and foster healthful eating habits
3. Served in age-appropriate quantities and at reasonable prices
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the meals offered by the district's food service program meet
all legal requirements for participation in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop strategies designed to encourage the participation of students
and parents/guardians in the selection of foods of good nutritional quality for school menus.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to support the district's nutrition education efforts by considering
nutritional quality when selecting any snacks which they may donate for occasional class parties.
To the extent permitted under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, students in all
grades shall be allowed to decline a certain number of meal items which they do not intend to consume.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
38080-38103 Cafeterias - establishment and use
45103.5 Contracts for management consulting services; restrictions
49490-49493 School breakfast and lunch programs
49500-49505 School meals
49510-49520 Nutrition
49530-49536 Child Nutrition Act
49540-49546 Child care food program
49547-48548.3 Comprehensive nutrition services
49550-49560 Meals for needy students
49570 National School Lunch Act
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
15500-15501 Food sales by student organizations
15510 Mandatory meals for needy students
15530-15535 Nutrition education
15550-15565 School lunch and breakfast programs
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CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 7
210.1-210.31 National School Lunch Program
220.1-220.21 National School Breakfast Program
Management Resources:
WEB SITES
CDE, Nutrition Services Division: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nsd/
California Project L.E.A.N: http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/lean
U.S. Department of Agriculture; Child Nutrition Programs: http:// www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/
BOARD GOAL:
A. Quality Education for All
CSBA UPDATED: March, 2001
BOARD ADOPTED: ??
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH N. QUARLES/RODNEY TAYLOR
RE: APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY 3551 - FOOD SERVICES OPERATIONS/CAFETERIA FUND
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.19
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Board Policy 3551, Food Services Operation/Cafeteria
Fund. This item was previously discussed by the Board at the meetings of 10/4/01 and 10/18/01.
COMMENTS: BP 3551 (Food Services Operation/Cafeteria Fund) is being recommended for adoption as
part of the Board's on-going work to establish, revise and update Board policies. This particular policy, if
adopted, would be new to our District policy manual. The attached policy is recommended by the California
School Board's Association (CSBA) as meeting the provisions of all new laws and regulations. The CSBA
recommended policy was last updated in March, 2001.
This is a MANDATED policy which contain new note and text regarding the serving of meals to adults
other than employees and Board members who are on campus during meal times. Revised option also
clarifies that reimbursement for wages and benefits paid from the general fund may not exceed actual costs incurred.
Education Code 38082 authorizes the cafeteria to sell food only to students, district employees, Board
members and employees of the fund or association maintaining the cafeteria. Districts that wish to provide
meals to other persons are mandated to adopt a resolution authorizing the provision of meals to other persons.
In Management Bulletin No. 00-111, the California Department of Education addresses the issue of serving
of meals provided under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs to persons other than those
specified in Education Code 38082. The CDE recommends that the Board's policy or resolution specify the
circumstances under which those other persons will be served and the means by which the district will ensure
that costs of meals are not subsidized by federal or state reimbursements.
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Pursuant to Education Code 45103.5, districts may contract with food service management companies only
for consulting services for a period of one year. Such companies are not allowed to manage or operate food
service programs on behalf of a district. However, it appears permissible under Education Code 45103.5 for
a district to enter into a franchise agreement under which a school operates the food service as a fast food
company franchise, paying the private company for training, recipes and the use of its logos. The food would
be prepared at the school, and the franchise agreement would be subject to the competitive bidding
requirements of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, as would the purchase of food products.
With respect to placement of this item in the Board Policy Manual, this policy will be inserted after BP 3550
and before BP 3553.
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SMMUSD Board Policy BP 3551
Business and Noninstructional Operations
Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Fund
The Board of Education intends that, insofar as possible, school food services shall be a self-supporting,
nonprofit program. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent or designee, the Board shall review and
approve meal prices. Program financial reports shall be presented regularly to the Board.
Meals may be offered to employees and Board members as a matter of convenience. Since these meals may
include federally donated food commodities, their price shall be set in accordance with state and federal
guidelines.
Meals may be served to adults other than employees and Board members who are on campus during meal
times for a legitimate purpose, such as serving as a classroom volunteer. Since these meals may include
federally donated food commodities, their price shall be set in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
A. Cafeteria Fund
The Superintendent or designee shall establish a cafeteria fund independent of the district's general fund.
The wages, salaries and benefits of food service employees shall be paid from the cafeteria fund. (Education
Code 38103)
To increase cost effectiveness, the Superintendent or designee shall centralize and direct the purchasing of
food and supplies, the planning of menus, and the auditing of all food service accounts for the district.
B. Contracts with Outside Providers
With Board approval, the district may enter into a contract for management consulting services related to
food service on a year-to-year basis.
With Board approval, the district may enter into a contract with a private company that enables a school to
operate a franchise offering fast food items for sale to students. The franchise agreement and food purchases
shall be subject to the competitive bidding requirements of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
38090-38095 Cafeterias, funds and accounts
38100-38103 Cafeterias, allocation of charges
SMMUSD BOARD POLICY 3551 (Continued)
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42646 Alternate payroll procedure
45103.5 Contracts for management consulting services
49490-49493 School breakfast and lunch programs
49500-49505 School meals
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 7
210.1-210.31 National School Lunch Program
220.1-220.21 National School Breakfast Program
Management Resources:
CDE MANAGEMENT ADVISORIES
0701.00 Adult and Sibling Meals in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, No. 00-111
WEB SITES
CDE, Nutrition Services Division: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nsd/
U.S. Department of Agriculture; Child Nutrition Programs: http:// www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/
BOARD GOAL:
A. Quality Education for All
CSBA UPDATED: March, 2001
BOARD ADOPTED: ??
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH N. QUARLES/RICK BAGLEY
RE: APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY 3580 - DISTRICT RECORDS
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.20
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Board Policy 3580, District Records. This policy has
been discussed by the Board at the meetings of 10/04/01 and 10/18/01.
COMMENTS: BP 3580 (District Records) is being recommended for adoption as part of the Board's
on-going work to establish, revise and update Board policies. This particular policy, if adopted, would
replace existing BP 3589 (attached) which was adopted in October, 1988. The updated policy is
recommended by the California School Board's Association (CSBA) as meeting the provisions of all new
laws and regulations. The CSBA recommended policy was last updated in March, 2001.
CSBA updated this Policy to reflect NEW LAW which authorizes the participation of victims of stalking in
the Secretary of State's confidential address program.
Although 5 CCR 16022 authorizes districts to store permanent records only on microfilm, Education Code
35254, as amended by AB 1600 (Ch. 646, Statutes of 1999), now authorizes electronic district records. It is
likely that Title 5 regulations will be amended to reflect this new law.
Government Code 6207 provides that, when creating a public record, the district must not include actual
residences of students, parents/guardians or employees who have been victims of domestic violence when a
substitute address is designated through the Secretary of State's Safe At Home Program (formerly known as
the California Confidential Address Program (Cal CAP)). As amended by SB 1318 (Ch. 562, Statutes of
2000), victims of stalking may also participate in this program pursuant to Government Code 6205.5.
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.20 (Continued)
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Districts are required to accept the program participation card issued by the Secretary of State and Substitute a P.O. Box address as the participant's real address. According to the Secretary of State, a
participant's confidential, actual address may only be used to establish district eligibility and for school
emergency purposes. Pursuant to Government Code 6207, a participant's confidential, actual address is not a
public record and should not be made available to anyone under any circumstances.
With respect to numbering of Board policies, this updated version of BP 3580 conforms to CSBA numbering guidelines and is intended to replace the current version of BP 3580 which is in the Board Policy Manual
MOTION MADE BY:
SECONDED BY:
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AYES:
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ABSTENTIONS:
SMMUSD Board Policy BP 3580
Business and Noninstructional Operations
District Records
District records shall be developed, maintained and disposed of in accordance with law and California
Department of Education regulations.
The Superintendent or designee shall establish regulations that define records which are permanent, optional
and disposable and specify how each type of record is to be maintained or destroyed. Any microfilm or
electronic copies of original records shall be permanently retained.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure the confidentiality of records as required by law and shall
establish regulations to safeguard data against damage or loss.
A. Safe at Home Program
District public records shall not include the actual addresses of students, parents/guardians or employees
when a substitute address is designated by the Secretary of State for victims of domestic violence or stalking.
(Government Code 6207)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
35145 Public meetings
35163 Official actions, minutes and journal
35250-35255 Records and reports
44031 Personnel file contents and inspection
49065 Reasonable charge for transcripts
GOVERNMENT CODE
6205-6211 Confidentiality of addresses for victims of domestic violence
6252-6265 Inspection of public records
12946 Retention of employment applications and records for two years
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
432 Varieties of pupil records
16020-16022 Records-general provisions
16023-16027 Retention of records
Management Resources:
SECRETARY OF STATE
Letter re: California Confidential Address Program Implementation (SB 489), August 27, 1999
WEB SITES
California Secretary of State: http://www.ss.ca.gov
BOARD GOAL: Quality Education for All
CSBA UPDATED: March, 2001
BOARD ADOPTED: 10/10/88
BOARD UPDATED: ??
11/1/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH QUARLES/RICK BAGLEY
RE: APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY 3511 - ENERGY AND WATER CONSERVATION
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.21
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt Board Policy 3511, Energy and Water Conservation.
This item was previously discussed by the Board at the meetings of 10/4/01 and 10/18/01.
COMMENTS: BP 3511 (Energy and Water Conservation) is being recommended for adoption as part of the
Board's on-going work to establish, revise and update Board policies.
This policy was first introduced on CSBA's web site in February 2001. The Policy was revised to reflect
recommendations by the California Department of Education designed to help districts deal with power
outages and to conserve energy. The Policy contains language regarding the development of an energy
efficiency program and emergency action plan.
In the event that instructional time is lost as a result of an energy crisis, districts may request credit for the
loss of ADA as detailed in the California Department of Education's Management Advisory 90-01.
The California Energy Commission administers the Bright Schools Program pursuant to Public Resources Code 25410-25421. This program offers specific services to help districts become more energy efficient by providing design and implementation assistance, conducting energy audit and feasibility studies, providing equipment bid specifications, assisting with installation and helping to secure loans for energy-related maintenance. In addition, CSBA administers the Smart Power Program which provides an independent evaluation of energy suppliers' for school districts and county office of education.RECOMMENDATION NO. A. 21 (Continued)
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The attached policy is recommended by the California School Board's Association (CSBA) as meeting the
provisions of all new laws and regulations. The CSBA recommended policy was developed in March, 2001
and would be a new policy for SMMUSD.
With respect to placement in the District's Policy Manual, this new policy will be inserted just before current
policy 3511.1.
MOTION MADE BY:
SECONDED BY:
STUDENT ADVISORY VOTE:
AYES:
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ABSTENTIONS:
SMMUSD Board Policy BP 3511
Business and Noninstructional Operations
Energy and Water Conservation
The Board of Education is committed to reducing the district's demand for electricity and water in order to
help conserve natural resources and to save money to support other district needs. To that end, the Board
shall establish goals to help reduce the district's energy and water consumption.
The Superintendent or designee shall establish an energy efficiency program which shall include specific
strategies designed to help the district use energy more efficiently and to help ensure that funds intended for
student learning are not diverted to cover energy costs.
As part of the energy efficiency program, the Superintendent or designee shall develop an emergency action
plan to address actions to be taken in the event of power outages in schools, both during and after school
operations. The action plan shall also address the role of staff, students and parents/guardians in helping to
conserve resources and other activities to help the district meet energy reduction goals.
The Superintendent or designee shall analyze the effect of a utility rate increase on the district's budget.
He/she shall develop and implement any necessary contingency plans.
The Superintendent or designee shall regularly inspect district facilities and operations and make
recommendations for maintenance and capital expenditures which may help the district reach its energy and
water conservation goals.
The Superintendent or designee shall make every effort to identify funding opportunities and cost-reducing
incentive programs to help the district achieve its conservation goals.
The Superintendent or designee shall make an annual periodically report to the Board on the district's
progress in meeting energy and water use reduction goals.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
41422 School term or session length, failure to complydue to disaster
46392 Emergency conditions; ADA estimate
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
25410-25421 Energy Conservation Assistance
Management Resources:
CDE MANAGEMENT ADVISORIES
0118.01 California's Energy Challenge
0706.90 Water Conservation Advisory, 90-09
0222.90 Average Daily Attendance Credit During Periods of Emergency 90-01
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
California Department of Education, Facilities Division, Energy Challenge: http://www.cde.ca.gov/facilities/energyefficiency
California Energy Commission: http://www.energy.ca.gov/
Alliance to Save Energy: http://www.ase.org/
Board Goal
A. Quality Education for All
CSBA UPDATED: March, 2001
BOARD ADOPTED:
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/VIRGINIA I. HYATT
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIR WITH NICK RAIL
MUSIC - QUOTE #2002.02
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.22
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Nick Rail Music for districtwide musical
instrument repair.
Funding Information
Source: General Non Restricted Fund
Currently Budgeted: Yes
Account number: 01-11000-0-17100-10000-5640-030-1300
Description: Repair by Vendor
COMMENT: The Music Department owns most of the instruments used in the music programs through out the District. These instruments need cleaning and repairs during the summer months in preparation for the upcoming school year, as well as continual repairs during the school year. The District periodically goes out for pricing on this service. Quotations were sent to five (5) vendors and
one (1)responded with quotes. Unit pricing is available for review in the purchasing office.
The Music Department budgets approximately $32,500 annually on this contract. This contract is
renewable for up to five (5) years.
MOTION MADE BY:
SECONDED BY:
STUDENT ADVISORY VOTE:
AYES:
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ABSTENTIONS:
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/VIRGINIA I. HYATT
RE: ACCEPTANCE OF WORK COMPLETED BY FLEXI-TECH SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS -
QUOTE #1.06 - PLANTER BOX AND DECK REPLACEMENT MUIR/SMASH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.23
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept as completed all work contracted for the Planter Box
and Deck Replacement for the Muir/Smash Elementary School.
Funding Information
Source: General Fund
Currently Budgeted: Yes
Account number: 01-81500-0-00000-72000-5640-061-2602
Description: Special Projects
COMMENT: The contract with Flexi-Tech Speciality Contractors has been completed with no changes to the
original scope of work. In order to facilitate the release of the 10% retention being held by the District, a
notice of completion must be filed with the County of Los Angeles pending Board approval.
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $39,755.00
FINAL CONTRACT PRICE $39,755.0
MOTION MADE BY:
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ABSTENTIONS:
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/J. W. BERRIMAN
RE: AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL DESIGN WORK FOR BARNUM HALL
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.24
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the design of acoustical sidewall baffles to the
interior of Barnum Hall, in an amount not to exceed $24,810.
COMMENTS: The Phase II portion of Barnum Hall's restoration has resumed. Because of budget limitations,
certain acoustical improvements to the Hall were not able to be incorporated into the current scope of work.
The Restore Barnum Hall Committee believes it is important that further acoustical improvements be
undertaken during the current restoration program. Consequently, the Committee has donated $24,810 to
fund the needed design effort.
Jacobs Engineering has received quotes from W/L/C Architects, $18,810, and Menlo Acoustics, $6,000, for
a total cost of $24,810, to perform the associated design work. When the actual cost of construction for this
additional work is known, a recommendation regarding the undertaking of the work will be made to the Board.
The Proposition X Oversight Committee has reviewed this item and recommends approval.
MOTION MADE BY:
SECONDED BY:
STUDENT ADVISORY VOTE
AYES:
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ABSTENTIONS:
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH N. QUARLES
RE: CLASSIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT/ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF
BUSINESS AND FISCAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.25
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following classified administrative appointment:
_______________________________________________________ Assistant Superintendent of Business and Fiscal Services
MOTION MADE BY:
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ABSTENTIONS:
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH N. QUARLES
RE: CERTIFICATED ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT/
COORDINATOR OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION NO. A.26
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following certificated administrative appointment:
_________________________________________
Coordinator of Child Development Services
MOTION MADE BY:
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11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/LISE REILLY/STEVE CANNELL/TONY DAHL
RE: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INDEX (API)
DISCUSSION ITEM NO. D. 1
This report addresses the interpretation of the District API results.
Background Information
The API is the centerpiece of the statewide accountability system in California public education. The Public
School Accountability Act (PSAA) of 1999 requires that the California Department of Education (CDE)
annually calculate APIs for California Public Schools and publish rankings based on those APIs. The PSAA
also requires the establishment of a minimum annual API growth target for each school that has not met the
statewide API performance target of 800 or above.
Process
A school that meets API growth targets may be eligible for awards under the following programs:
1. The Governor's Performance Award Program
2. The Certificated Staff Performance Incentive Act
Time line
1. The State Board of Education (SBE) approved a methodology for calculating the 1999 API on a scale of
200-1000 on November 9, 2000.
2. SBE established a five-percent annual API growth target - November 9, 2001 (State Target=800, School
Score=720, to reach 800 you need to score 80 more points, therefore each year the 5% is based on the
difference of the State Target of 800 and the School Score. For this example it would be 800-720=80 thus,5%
of 80=4)
3. Results for 2000-2001 school year were reported - October 2001
4. The anticipated allocation date for API Funds is December/January 2001-02.
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT
RE: BASIC/SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTBOOKS TO BE ADOPTED
INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATION NO. I.1
It is recommended that the following textbook(s) be adopted for use in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
School District. The Board will take action to adopt these books at the next Board of Education meeting.
COMMENT: In accordance with the Board of Education policy, the textbook(s) listed below will be on
public display for the next two weeks in the Educational Services Department at 1638 17th Street, Santa
Monica, CA 90405.
ALFRED'S ESSENTIALS OF MUSIC THEORY - SOFTWARE, by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc, MUSIC
for grades 4-12, copyright 1994, Carl Hammer requesting adoption from Samohi, BASIC
AND STILL WE RISE, by Miles Corwin, published by Harper Collins, ENGLISH, for grade 11, copyright
1955, Lori Horn requesting adoption from Samohi, SUPPLEMENTAL
C'EST A TOI!, By Karla Winther Fawbush, Toni Theisen and others, Paradigm Publishing, French III for
Grades 9-12, copyright 2002, Jennifer Clark and Susan Thomas requesting adoption from Malibu, BASIC
11/01/01
FROM: SUPERINTENDENT/JOSEPH N. QUARLES
RE: INITIAL CONTRACT PROPOSAL 2001/2002/SANTA MONICA-MALIBU CLASSROOM
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATION NO. I.2
The Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association (SMMCTA) has requested that its initial contract
proposal be placed on the Board of Education agenda of November 1, 2001, to sunshine it.
Copies of the contract will be available at the meeting.