The board will consider rescinding prior action taken on November 11, 2008 in closed session to approve amended Superintendent's contract (dated December 9, 2008); discussion and consider for approval in public session the amended Superintendent's contract. 

Background: In June 2008 the Superintendent was hired and a three-year employment contract was approved by the Board. At that time neither party had "comparability" salary information from neighboring school districts. In November 2008 the Board met to initially evaluate the Superintendent. At the Superintendent's request, the Board reviewed some comparability data, including data about Roseville City ESD/ Roseville JUHSD/ Rocklin USD/ and Loomis ESD, which indicated that his total compensation (including retirement benefits) was lower than those Superintendents. The Superintendent's compensation also did not consider his 31 years of experience or masters and doctorate degrees. On November 11, 2008, the Board approved an amended contract with an adjusted base salary due to an increased longevity factor and separate masters and doctorate stipends. The added stipends were consistent with stipend amounts paid to other Superintendents. Under the amended contract, the Superintendent has received no additional compensation increase for the current year (2009-2010) nor will he receive an increase for 2010-2011 unless other employees receive a salary increase. His current base salary plus longevity is $162,000. Prior to the contract amendment his base salary plus longevity would have been $154,500 for the current year and $159,135 for 2010-2011. 

An issue has arisen as to whether the Board followed the proper procedures when approving the amended contract in November-December 2008. The Board has been advised that action to approve/ratify the Superintendent's employment contract, or an amended contract, must be taken in public session and a copy of the proposed contract must be made available to the public upon request. A recent amendment to the Brown Act also requires any non-confidential document related to a board agenda item to be made available to the public when made available to board members within 72 hours of the meeting. 

In order to correct any prior procedural deficiencies, the Board is requested to rescind action taken on November 11, 2008 in closed session and reported in public to approve an amended Superintendent's contract and, following public discussion, to approve the same contract in public session tonight. The contract is attached to this agenda item. 

ACTION ITEMS: a and b. Recommendation: Rescind prior action on November 11, 2008 taken in closed session to approve amended Superintendent's contract (dated December 9, 2008); in public session, discuss and consider for approval the amended Superintendent's contract. 

a. ACTION: Board Rescission of Closed Session Action taken on November 11, 2008 to Approve Amended Contract for Superintendent (July 1, 2008-June 30, 2011). (v) 

b. ACTION: Board consideration to approve the Superintendent's Amended Contract(retroactive July 1, 2008-June 30, 2011). (v)

Periodically, the district receives policy updates from CSBA. We review those policy changes, examine our current policies and practices and then recommend changes to the board for consideration. Many of the policy changes are legal requirements. 

See the attached cover sheet for explanation of board policy revisions. 

Most of the changes are legally required, are routine and were reviewed at several administrative levels. For these policies, we recommend approval without discussion. We will discuss the policies that are noteworthy and identified as needing attention by the board.

Periodically, the district receives policy updates from CSBA. We review those policy changes, examine our current policies and practices and then recommend changes to the board for consideration. Many of the policy changes are legal requirements. 

See the attached cover sheet for explanation of board policy revisions. 

Most of the changes are legally required, are routine and were reviewed at several administrative levels. For these policies, we recommend approval without discussion. We will discuss the policies that are noteworthy and identified as needing attention by the board.

The California Legislature requires each SELPA to adopt a local plan with specific requirements. A committee of participants from within the SELPA submitted revisions of the old Local Plan to make technical changes and revise the language to reflect current laws and practices within the SELPA. These changes have been approved by the Governance of the SELPA. The plan was recently amended to become more user-friendly in a streamlined format that is electronically accessible , easy to navigate, and reflects current legal requirements and locally adopted practices. The plan must be presented to all Placer County School LEAs and Charters for their adoption. 

At the January 12th Eureka Board meeting, trustees asked district staff to ensure that the parent committee (CAC) had an opportunity to review the SELPA Local Plan and provide input the following day, January 13th. Attached are notes from the January 13, 2010 CAC meeting which indicates that they discussed the plan. In addition there is a timeline explaining the other opportunities that the CAC had to provide input. As per Board direction, we are confirming that this meeting was held and we recommend that the Board of Education approve the SELPA Local Plan. 

California code is cited below which indicates that members of the CAC are to be given input but they do not have to approve the plan. 

EC 56205 (b) (6): “Each local plan submitted to the Superintendent under this part shall also contain all the following: (6) Verification that the plan has been reviewed by the community advisory committee and that the committee has had at least 30 days to conduct this review prior to the submission of the plan to the Superintendent.” 

Additionally, under the current (approved July 2004) local plan, in “Description of governance and administration of the Local Plan”, it states: 

RESPONSIBILIITES OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

1.Advise the SELPA Administrator, the Superintendent of the RLA, the Special Education Administrators Committee and Council of Superintendents regarding the development, amendment and review of the Local Plan, programs and services. 

Recommendation We recommend that the board approve the SELPA plan as submitted.

The calendar committee met on January 26, 2010 to review and develop a final draft calendar for board adoption. The committee was joined by trustee Mrs. Debbie Holt who participated in the discussions about calendar elements. The committee reviewed: 

First day of school Last day of school
Attendance week of January 4, 2010 (Consideration of exchanging April 25 and January 3rd) to align with GBHS
Moving Lincoln’s Birthday holiday from February 11th to February 7th to align with GBHS
Trimester lengths and ending dates for all divisions
Fall parent conference dates – Grades 4/6 need for 2 and ½ days (see attached schedule)
Spring parent conference dates
First two days of school being collaboration days for grades k-3
Open House dates
Report card dates for all divisions
Change “adjusted day” heading to “collaboration day" 

Administrative Recommendation:  Following any discussion necessary, we recommend that the governing board direct any final changes and adopt the 2010-11 school calendar for distribution.

We have met with STAR staff and they have been assured that this is only for the Olive Ranch site. They would continue to provide programs in the District both preschool as well as before and afterschool. They would like additional space at either Maidu, Oakhills or Greenhills for preschool. If we are unable to enroll enough general education students, we have left our options open to have STAR collaborate with the District.

In addition, the proposal includes a developmental kindergarten to be operated on the site. The program would be designed for students that are not yet ready to attend kindergarten due to age or readiness skills. Oftentimes when a parent feels that their child is not ready for kindergarten they will enroll in a private school, this program would keep students within the District. The District can claim and receive Average Daily Attendance for these students. The students can repeat kindergarten the next year. 

We are recommending the Board of Education approve this proposal.

February           15         President’s Day
February           19         Special Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m., District Office 
February           22         Adjusted day(9:05-12:35)(4-6);(8:30-12:30)(7-8)
February           23         Board visits Cavitt, 9:00 a.m.
February           26         Adjusted day (8:30-12:30) (7-8)   

March               02         State Writing Testing (4th and 7th)
March               3-4        Adjusted days for conferences (8:00-12:00)
                                     (K-3);(9:05-12:35)(4-6)
March               09         Board Meeting - District Office, 7:30 p.m.
March               10         Presidents Meeting (PTC/SSC/ESF)  
March               17         Board visits Maidu, 9:30 a.m.
March               25         Open House (K-3)
March               22         Adjusted day (9:05-12:35)(4-6);(8:30-12:30)(7-8)
March 29 - April 05         Spring Break