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May 22, 2013 07:00 PM

Tamalpais Union High School District Board Meeting Agenda
395 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94939
Phone (415) 945-3720 - FAX (415) 945-3719
www.tamdistrict.org

Preliminary Information

California Distinguished Schools: Tamalpais, Drake, Redwood, and Tamiscal High Schools
Blue Ribbon School: Redwood High School

*NOTE CHANGE IN TIME*
5:55 p.m. Call to Order
6:00 p.m. Closed Session
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

Levinson Building
Kreps Conference Center
Redwood High School – Larkspur

BOARD OF TRUSTEES	STUDENT TRUSTEES
John Wright, President	Jake Horan, Redwood
Bob Walter, Clerk	Natalie Rojas, San Andreas
Monica Bonny	Maya Normandi, Sir Francis Drake
Cindy McCauley	Jessica Whiteley, Tamalpais
Susan Schmidt	Avery Neil, Tamiscal

Laurie Kimbrel, Superintendent
John Carroll, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Michael McDowell, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Lori Parrish, Assistant Superintendent, Finance and Facilities

Americans with Disabilities: Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request accommodations at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at 945-3720.

Members of the public may address the Board regarding items on the Agenda as such items are taken up or, for Closed Session items, prior to the Board’s recess to Closed Session.

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

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Approval of Closed Session Agenda

3. Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda

4. Recess to Closed Session in Superintendent's Office

a. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov Code §54957: (V)

• Public Employment
• Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Release
• Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent

b. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov Code §54957 and §54957.6:

• Conference with Labor Negotiator, Laurie Kimbrel, re certificated negotiations
• Conference with Labor Negotiator, Laurie Kimbrel, re classified negotiations
• Conference with Labor Negotiator, Laurie Kimbrel, re unrepresented employees: Management Team and Confidential Employees

c. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov Code §54956.9(a):

• Conference with legal counsel, Lenore Silverman, re existing litigation (OAH No. 201303047)

d. With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Ed Code §48918(c): (V)

• Consider recommendation and joint waiver for suspended order of expulsion for Student #12/13-10 ROLL CALL VOTE

5. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION IN KREPS CONFERENCE CENTER-7:00 PM

6. Announcement of Reportable Action Taken in Closed Session

7. Approval of Agenda, including time limits

8. Approval of Consent Agenda

a. ROLL CALL VOTE (V)

9. Items from the Audience 15 min.

10. UPDATE REPORTS 20 min.

a. Finance & Facilities Update, by Lori Parrish

b. Human Resources Update, by John Carroll

c. Curriculum/Instruction Update, by Michael McDowell

d. Student Trustee Reports

e. Trustee Reports:

• Marin County Joint Legislative Advisory Committee
• Athletic Council
• Marin County School Boards Association
• Golden Bell

11. Superintendent's Comments, by Laurie Kimbrel 5 min.

12. TRUSTEE CONSIDERATIONS

a. Honor and recognize: (D)

• 2012-2013 Student Trustees
• 2012-2013 PTSA Presidents & Executive Vice Presidents, Foundation Presidents, and Parent Leaders
• 2012-2013 Outstanding Coaches
• 2012-2013 Chris Anderson Instructional Leadership Award Recipient
• Director of Special Projects Louise Aliano for her 28 years of service to the Tam District
By Laurie Kimbrel (30 minutes)

b. RECEPTION (15 minutes)

Please join us for cake and conversation

c. Discuss Tamalpais High School presentation on the new teacher program and implementing strategic priorities, by Michael McDowell, Kim Stiffler, Ted Joseph, Susan Smith, and Marie-Noelle Hicks (10 minutes) (D)

d. Discuss the Think Forward presentation, by Michael McDowell, Liz Seabury, Chad Stuart, Chizzie Brown, Kay Cavan, Dan Freeman, John Hayden, Rod Milstead, and Raquel Nelson (10 minutes) (D)

e. Discuss math program goals and proficiency scales update, by Michael McDowell, Corbett Elsen, Brian Lynch, Judy King, Julie Norwood, and David Wetzel (10 minutes) (D)

f. Review the Global Studies presentation, by Michael McDowell and Brian Zailian (10 minutes) (D)

g. Discuss 2012-13 Athletic Report, by Sue Chelini (10 minutes) (D)

h. Discuss and take action on CEQA compliance "Categorical Exemption" for Redwood High School Ghilotti Field replacement project, by Lori Parrish and Tony Catrino (10 minutes) (D) (V)

i. Discuss and take action on CEQA compliance "Categorical Exemption" for Tamalpais High School varsity baseball infield replacement project, by Lori Parrish and Tony Catrino (10 minutes) (D) (V)

j. Discuss and take action on Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, by John Carroll (10 minutes) (D) (V)

k. Hold public hearing and take action on the use of 2013/14 Tier III State Categorical Funds, by Lori Parrish (10 minutes) (D) (V)

l. Discuss and take action on Resolution #12 proposing an election be held in the jurisdiction of the Tamalpais Union High School District, that the Board of Supervisors consolidate with any other election conducted on said date, and for election services by the Marin County Elections Department, by Laurie Kimbrel (10 minutes) ROLL CALL VOTE (D) (V)

m. Hear first reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy 1150 - Board of Trustees Commendation Program, BP/AR 1151 - Board of Trustees Exemplars Program, and BP 4156.2/4256.2/4356.2 - Awards and Recognition, by Laurie Kimbrel (10 minutes) (D)

13. CONSENT AGENDA

a. Approve minutes for the regular board meeting of May 9, 2013 (V) (C)

b. Approve cancellation of the June 12, 2013 board meeting (V) (C)

c. Approve proposed revisions to Board Bylaw 9320 - Meetings and Notices (V) (C)

d. Adopt Resolution #13 supporting the North South Greenway and Under-Crossings at Wornum Drive (V) (C)

e. Approve the procurement of goods and services from Field Turf, under the California Multiple Schedule (CMAS) for the Redwood High School Ghilotti Field, and the Tamalpais High School varsity baseball infield (2001 Bond) (Redwood Foundation) (V) (C)

f. Approve agreements with Bay Area Community Resources, Teen Screen, and Dynamic Solutions for Youth for 2013-14 school year (V) (C)

g. Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Drake High School Benchwarmers for certified athletic trainer position (V) (C)

h. Approve purchase orders over $7,500 on List #17-fiscal year 2012-2013 (V) (C)

i. Authorize district to grant parcel tax exemption (V) (C)

j. Approve CIF representatives for 2013-2014 (V) (C)

k. Approve policy revisions to 5145.3: Nondiscrimination/Harassment (V) (C)

l. Approve revisions to Board Policy 5145.71 Sexual Orientation/Gender Harassment (V) (C)

m. Ratify the construction contract with Stronger Building Services for the re-roofing various sites project (Deferred Maintenance) (V) (C)

n. Approve settlement agreement as discussed in closed session (OAH No. 201303047) (V) (C)

14. INFORMATION

a. Athletic Handbooks & Web Site

15. CONCLUSION

a. Future board meeting dates:

• June 12, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - CANCELLED pending approval of the Board of Trustees
• June 26, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting (Kreps Conference Center)
• July 10, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting (Kreps Conference Center)
• August 8, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting (Kreps Conference Center)

16. Adjournment

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