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August 25, 2010 06:00 PM

Regular Board Meeting
Eastern Sierra USD District Office
231 Kingsley Street
Bridgeport CA 93517

Preliminary Information

5:00 p.m. Closed Session

6:00 p.m. Open Session

*In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Human Resources Administrator at (760) 932-7443. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangement to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.012-34.104 ADA Title II)

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

I. CALL TO ORDER

1. Roll Call

The board president will take roll of the board members present, and establish that a quorum is present.

II. CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with District Labor Negotiator Regarding ESTA/CSEA Negotiations

Superintendent Clark, acting negotiator for the district, will update the
board on current negotiations with ESTA and CSEA.

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ANY CLOSED SESSION ACTION

1. Reconvene to open session

The board president will reconvene the meeting to open session and report any action taken in closed session.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. The board president will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

V. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT

1. The board president will read the Eastern Sierra Unified School District Mission Statement.

We as students, parents, community members and educators together will inspire and challenge each of our students to pursue personal excellence, to contribute positively to society, and to sustain a passion for learning.

VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

1. Open public hearing and request public input regarding the use of Federal Impact Aid funds

Yearly, prior to submission of the district's application for Federal Impact Aid, the use of these funds is discussed at a regular board meeting. Tribal officers and parents are encouraged to make recommendations and present their views regarding this use of funds. In order to provide tribal officers and parents from the Benton area opportunity to respond, this public hearing will be repeated at the board's September meeting held in Benton Ca.

VII. PRESENTATIONS

VIII. COMMUNITY INPUT

1. Community Relations/Public Comment (D)

At this point on the agenda, opportunity is provided for an individual or a representative of a group to make statements to the Board regarding an item not listed on the agenda. A speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes (Board Bylaw 9323). The Board will not take action on an item introduced during this portion of the agenda as this would constitute an illegal act on the part of the Board.

IX. INFORMATION ITEMS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN)

1. ESTA Report

A representative of the Eastern Sierra Teachers' Association will give the board a report on Association related matters.

2. Principals' Written Reports

Reports on school activities are provided by site principals for the board's review.

3. Superintendent's Report

The superintendent will report to the board about various district matters. There is no board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff. No action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda item.

4. Board Reports

Each member of the board may report about about various district matters. There is no board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff. No action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda item.

5. Board Correspondence

Board members will receive the following correspondence at this time:

Schools Legal Service publication: The Brown Act and Voting at Governing Board Meetings

Schools Legal Service response to information request: management use of timeclocks

2009/2010 Grand Jury Report

2010/2011 budget approval letter from MCOE Deputy Superintendent Colleen Wright

Letter from attorneys Mackedon, McCormick and King offering a land donation

X. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consent Agenda Approval (V) (C)

2. Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of July 21, 2010 (V) (C)

3. Minutes from the Special Board Meeting of July 29, 2010 (V) (C)

4. Personnel Report

(V) (C)

This report consists of Certificated, Classified, Confidential and Management employees recently hired, resigned, transferred or reassigned and temporary assignments for the 2010/2011 school year.

5. Cash Disbursements (V) (C)

Approval of Warrants for the month of July in the amount of $1,382,327.45.

6. Acceptance of donation from Mary Hussman (V)

School Secretary Mary Hussman donated 40 cases of copy paper, 2500 envelopes and a rubber stamp valued at $1,604.66 for use at Coleville High and Antelope Elementary School.

XI. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

1. Close public hearing regarding the use of Federal Impact Aid funds

The board president will close the public hearing regarding the use of Federal Impact Aid funds.

XII. REGULAR AGENDA

1. Adopt Mono County Office of Education Classified and Certificated Substitute Employee lists for the 2010/2011 school year (V)

The Mono County Office of Education (MCOE) maintains approved Classified and Certificated Substitute Employee lists for their own use, and the use of the two school districts in Mono County. Before being placed on the list(s) applicants must apply and meet DOJ fingerprinting requirements. Adoption of the MCOE lists provides permission, but does not obligate the district to hire the listed substitutes.

2. 2010/2011 School Schedules (V)

Approval of the 2010/2011 school bell schedules and alternative day schedules for all schools. Bell schedules are included for regular days, professional development Fridays, and minimum days.

3. 2010/2011 Bus Routes (V)

Vehicle Repair Supervisor Ed Stidham has prepared a listing of bus routes for the 2010/2011 school year.

4. 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 School Calendars (V)

Management has negotiated the attached 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 school calendars with the Eastern Sierra Teachers' Association (ESTA) bargaining representatives. They have both been ratified by the ESTA membership.

5. Adoption of PERS Resolution #10-13 (V)

By adopting this resolution the governing board is authorizing the district to purchase PERS health and welfare insurance for classified bargaining unit members and annuitants and agreeing to be subject to all rules and regulations associated with the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMCA), which regulates this insurance coverage. Coverage will be effective October 1, 2010.

6. FIRST READING and adoption of new, revised, replaced and/or deleted Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Exhibits and/or Bylaws (V)

Under this item the following Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Exhibits and Bylaws are established, revised, replaced or deleted:

For replacement:

BP/AR 1240 Volunteer Assistance

BP/AR 4030 Nondiscrimination in District Employment

AR 4031 Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment

BP/AR 4127, 4227, 4337 Temporary Athletic Team Coaches

AR 4161.2, 4261.2, 4361.2 Personal Leaves

AR 4161.8, 4261.8, 4361.8 Family Care and Medical Leave

BP 5127 Graduation Ceremonies and Activities

BP 5131 Conduct

BP/AR 5131.7 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments

AR 5141.4 Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting

AR 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process

AR 5144.2 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities)

BP/AR 5145.11 Questioning and Apprehension by Law Enforcement

BP 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment

E 5145.6 Parent Notifications

BP/AR 6142.7 Physical Education and Activity

BP 6142.4 Service Learning

For addition:

BP 1330.1 Joint Use Agreements

E 5145.11 Questioning and Apprehension by Law Enforcement

7. Disposition of Government Code Claim (V)

Date of Filing: June 9 and July 9, 2010
Name of Claimant: (Undisclosed Pursuant to Government Code section 54961)

8. SimplexGrinnell Annual Monitoring Contract

(V)

This proposed contract will provide the required annual fire alarm inspection at all district sites as well as 24 hour monitoring of both fire and security systems at all sites.

9. Project Change Orders - Bison Contract A (V)

Bison Construction has requested approval for change orders #4-5 for Contract A for their modernization work on the Lee Vining Elementary School site. A change order log is attached reflecting this change.

10. Accept or reject facility project bids and/or quotes. (V)

Superintendent Clark requests that this item remain on the agenda, as needed, through the completion of the district's bond funded school modernization program.

XIII. ADVANCED AGENDA

1. Advanced Items for Future Board Meetings (V)

Under this item, further items, or elimination of items may be suggested by Members of the Board for the next regularly scheduled board meeting. Currently pending items:

Second public hearing regarding the use of Federal Impact Aid funds

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

1. Adjournment (V)

Adjournment to meet again on Wednesday September 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (open session), Edna Beaman Elementary School, 25541 Highway 6, Benton Ca 93512

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