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Meeting Date (2007-08)			Board Packet*	Minutes
June 24, 2008			(23MB)
	The Board approved the consent calendar which included certification and adoption of an English Book for Palo Alto High School; certification and adoption of English Books for Gunn and Palo Alto high schools; contracts for legal services to Lozano Smith, Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost, and Miller, Brown & Dannis for 2008-09; ratification of representatives to California Interscholastic Federation, Central Coast Section League; the Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report; the annual request to submit an application for Consolidated Categorical Aid; 2008-09 Adult School Courses; a resolution for a classified reduction in services; and a resolution for the child development contract for 2008-09. The Board conducted a public hearing regarding Developer Fee Adjustments. The Board took action to approve the budget for 2008-09 which included three resolutions. The Superintendent provided a presentation on the focus goals for 2007-08 and proposed goals for 2008-09. Staff presented an update on the implementation of the Mandarin Chinese Program and the Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) grant award. The Board took action to adopt the developer fee adjustments. The Board took action to adopt a resolution to establish the tax rate for bonds and authorizing necessary actions in connection to the sale during fiscal year 2008-09. The Board discussed the establishment of the citizens’ bond oversight committee. The Board discussed extending the contract with O’Connor Construction Management to the end of August 2008. The Board discussed establishment of an initial pool of architects for bond projects. The Board took action to award a contract to ESR Construction for installation of one modular building at Fairmeadow Elementary. The Board took action to extend and modify the Superintendent’s Employment contract. The Board took action to appoint Bob Golton and Cathy Mak to share the position of Chief Business Officer for the 2008-09 school year. The Board discussed extending the contract term with CSEA. The Board took action to approve the 2008-09 school/program assignments for its members. The Board discussed renewing the Child Care Services premises contract.
June13, 2008
	The Board met in closed session regarding the evaluation of the superintendent.
June11, 2008 Special Meeting Agenda
	The Board met in closed session regarding the evaluation of the superintendent.
June 10, 2008 Special Meeting Agenda
	The Board met in closed session regarding the evaluation of the superintendent.
June 4, 2008 Special Meeting
	The Board took action to award the construction contract for the Gunn Aquatic Center to Biels Martin.
June 3, 2008			(15MB)
	Approval of consent calendar items included the Deferred Maintenance Plan update; initial proposals for negotiations from CSEA to PAUSD; initial proposals for negotiations from PAUSD to CSEA; initial proposals for negotiations from PAEA to PAUSD; initial proposals for negotiations from PAUSD to PAEA; and Resolution 2007-08.16 for Classified Reduction in Services. The Board conducted a public hearing on the proposed district budget for the 2008-09 school year including three supporting resolutions. The Board discussed the proposed budget for 2008-09 and its three supporting resolutions. The Board discussed adjustments to the Developer Impact Fees. The Board discussed drafts of bond issuance resolutions. The Board discussed adoption of an English Book for Palo Alto High School. The Board discussed adoption of English Books for Gunn and Palo Alto high schools. The Board approved the updated GATE Plan. The Board discussed awarding contracts for legal services to Lozano Smith; Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost; and Miller, Brown & Dannis for the 2008-09 school year. The Board discussed assignment for its members to various school sites and programs in the district. The Board approved the Board Meeting Calendar for the 2008-09 school year.
	Proposed Budget
May 27, 2008			(12MB)
	The Board approved the consent calendar, which included authorization to accept Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act funds. The Board conducted public hearings on items including:  initial proposals for negotiations from CSEA to PAUSD; initial proposals for negotiations from PAUSD to CSEA; initial proposals for negotiations from PAEA to PAUSD; initial proposals for negotiations from PAUSD to PAEA; and on the Deferred Maintenance Plan. Staff reported on the Governor’s May budget revise and an update on the district’s budget for 2008-09 and property tax revenue. The Board approved the proposed student nutrition services plan for 2008-09. The Board discussed a resolution to reduce classified services in accordance with changes to the student nutrition services plan. Staff presented information on the Stellar Coaches Fund for both high schools from donors Celeste and Kevin Ford. The Board discussed the application for 2008-09 GATE funding. Staff provided a presentation for increasing academic achievement and developing college readiness for students of color. The Board discussed each of the public hearing items as noted above. The Board discussed the proposed Board Meeting Calendar for the 2008-09 school year.
	Strategic Plan	Budget Update
May 13, 2008			(1MB)
	Consent calendar approvals included an MOU among Basic Aid Districts in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties for 2007-08 and 2008-09; appointment of an independent auditor for 2007-08; and a contract with Miller, Brown & Dannis for legal services. Staff presented an update on school district construction. The Board discussed the final proposal of the Strategic Plan.  Further discussion and action is planned for the May 27 meeting. Staff provided a presentation on the Adult School mid-term WASC report. Staff provided a presentation on proposed changes to the student nutrition services plan for the 2008-09 school year. The Board approved the college bound program at Barron Park Elementary, which begins in August 2008. Staff provided an update on the work of the Health Council. Staff provided an update on the work of the Palo Alto Drug and Alcohol Community Collaborative. The Board took action to award a contract to ESR Construction for the installation of two modular buildings at Ohlone Elementary. The Board took action to award a contract to American Asphalt for paving services at Escondido Elementary.
	Adult School Midterm Report	Construction Status Report
	Health Council Update	Student Nutrition Plan 2008-09
	Strategic Plan Update
May 9, 2008 Special Meeting Agenda
	A meeting of about 70 board, staff, and community members was held at the Crowne Plaza for a final discussion of the Strategic Plan before its presentation for final consideration by the Board.
May 7, 2008 Special Meeting Agenda
	Parent and volunteer Terry Godfrey presented information that analyzed Strategic Plan survey comments.  Information was broken down by parent, teacher, and student comments. Staff then updated the most current version of the strategic plan.
	Strategic Plan Update	Survey Analysis
April 22, 2008			(5MB)
	The Board met in a study session to discuss the progress of the Strategic Plan. During the regular meeting, the Board certified and adopted a chemistry book and biotechnology book for Palo Alto High school and adopted resolutions for issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, for a classified reduction in service, for the day and week of the teacher, and for classified employees’ week as part of the consent calendar. The update of the Strategic Plan was part of the regularly televised portion of the meeting. The Board discussed the college bound program at Barron Park Elementary. The Board discussed signing an MOU among basic aid school districts in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties for the 2007-08 and 2008-09 school years. The Board discussed the renewing the contract of the independent auditor for 2007-08, Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. at a cost of $44,000. The Board noted the meritorious award presented by ASBO to Business Services for its budget book. The Board took action to accept the Aquatic Center plans from the Gunn High School Sports Boosters and authorized staff to solicit bids for the installation. The Board discussed using the legal services of Miller, Brown & Dannis for construction documentation.
	Strategic Plan Update
April 8, 2008			(5MB)
	The Board approved a resolution for National Volunteer Week, April 27-May 3, 2008. The Board, staff, and representatives of McKinsey & Company discussed progress on the strategic planning process, including recent results from the surveys. The Board heard proposals for new high school courses including Grade 9 Integrated Science 1; Grades 9-12 Mandarin Chinese 1, 2, 3 and 4; Grade 12 Advanced Placement (AP) Economic is – Macro; and Grades 10-12 Foundations of Science.  Approval is pending at the meeting of April 22, 2008. The Board discussed certification and adoption of two books:  Modern Chemistry by Raymond E. Davis, Regina Frey, Mickey Sarquis, and Jerry L. Sarquis and Introduction to Biotechnology by William J. Thieman and Michael A. Palladino for Palo Alto High School.  Approval is pending at the meeting of April 22, 2008. The Board discussed authorization to seek bids for the installation of a new aquatic center at Gunn High School.  Approval is pending at the meeting of April 22, 2008.  The project is contingent on the passage of Measure A, the facilities bond, on June 3, 2008. The Board took action to award a contract for the Gunn and Palo Alto high school synthetic turf installation and the Gunn High School lower field improvements to O. C. Jones and Sons in the total amount of $5,123,800, including a contingency of ten percent. The Board discussed authorizing bids for eight summer maintenance projects that would include Addison, Ohlone, Nixon, and Escondido elementary schools; JLS Middle School; Gunn High School, and the Corp Yard.  Approval is pending at the meeting of April 22, 2008. The Board took action to award a contract to ESR Construction in the total amount of $374,000, including a ten percent contingency, for a modular daycare building at Hoover Elementary School. The Board discussed issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) in the amount of $5 million to accommodate cash flow needs in the General Fund.  Approval is pending at the meeting of April 22, 2008. The Board discussed passing a resolution for a classified reduction of service of 1.0 full‑time equivalent (FTE) position due to the end of funding for the position.  Approval is pending at the meeting of April 22, 2008.
	Strategic Plan Update	Synthetic Turf Contract
March 19, 2008
	The Board met with staff and representatives of McKinsey & Company regarding the strategic planning process.
March 18, 2008			(2MB)
	Staff reviewed the enrollment numbers for the fall of 2008.  They also reviewed the random selection process for district-wide programs. The Second Interim Financial Report was approved for a positive certification to the county superintendent. Janice Shaul and Lisa Lewis, Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) reviewed the program.
	2nd Interim Financial Report	Enrollment Report
	Palo Alto Community Child Care Report
March 11, 2008			(2MB )
	Staff presented an update of work being done on the strategic plan with McKinsey & Company.  The presentation included the expected timeline through April, stakeholder perspectives, current vision and mission, results of interviews, and the approach to focus groups and surveys. The Board discussed the adoption of elementary and middle school science instructional materials.  Adoption is recommended as part of the consent calendar for the March 18 meeting. Staff reviewed the Second Interim Financial Report.  This required report covers changes form the first interim, property tax growth, and the 2008-09 estimated deficit and budget balancing plan.  This report indicates the district can meet its financial obligations for the current and subsequent two fiscal years. Staff reported on the student nutrition services program which is projecting a deficit.  A potential grab and go program will be presented at a future Board meeting.
	2nd Interim Financial Report (50MB)	Strategic Plan Update
	K-8 Science Report
February 26, 2008			(6MB )
	The Board adopted a resolution ordering a school bond election for June 3, 2008, and authorizing necessary actions in connection therewith.  This item was previously discussed at the February 12 regular Board meeting. The Board accepted two donations: $2,800,000 for the installation of synthetic turf at both high school fields and $50,000 for the improvements to the Gunn lower fields.  In related actions, the Board: approved the budget allocations to the synthetic turf project and Gunn’s lower fields project; authorized entering into a contract with Verde Design Inc.  for the design and construction administration for the Gunn High School lower fields project in the amount of $275,000, including a ten percent contingency; and authorized solicitation of bids for the installation of synthetic turf at Gunn and Palo Alto high schools and for field improvements to the Gunn High School lower fields.  Each of these items was previously discussed at the February 12 regular Board meeting. The Board also endorsed five candidates to serve on the California School Boards Association delegate assembly for Region 20, Santa Clara County, including Frank Biehl of Eastside; Cynthia Chang of Los Gatos-Saratoga; Rudy Nasol of Berryessa; Kathleen Sullivan of Morgan Hill; and Dana Tom of Palo Alto.
	After the Bond Passes	Strategic Plan Updated
	Bond Resolution
February 12, 2008			(6MB )
	The Board passed a resolution in opposition to the Governor’s proposed budget.  In addition, it was agreed letters would be sent to Governor Schwarzenegger, Senator Joe Simitian, and Assembly member Ira Ruskin. The Board approved a waiver application for the Adult Education Innovation and Alternative Instruction Delivery Program. The Board also appointed Melissa Baten Caswell as liaison to the Palo Alto PTA Council for the remainder of the 2007-08 school year.
	Bond Issue	Gunn Lower Fields
	Gunn and Paly Fields	Strategic Plan Draft
January 29, 2008			(1MB )
January 22, 2008 Special Meeting			(1MB )
	2008 School Bond (5 MB )
January 15, 2008			(1MB )
	Governor's Proposed Budget
December 20, 2007 Special Meeting Agenda			(13 KB )
December 18, 2007 Special Meeting			(1 MB )
December 11, 2007			(6 MB )
	1st Interim Financial Report (116 KB)	Gunn High School Aquatic Center
	Strategic Plan Thoughts (37 KB )
November 13, 2007			(1 MB )
	1st Interim Financial Report (33 MB )	High School Task Force Progress Report
	Demographic Trends & Enrollment Forecast
November 1, 2007 Special Meeting Agenda			(13 KB )
October 30, 2007 Special Meeting Agenda			(13 KB )
October 23, 2007			(1 MB )
	Elementary Enrollment Update (30 KB )	Bond Issue (1 MB )
	District Goal: Improve Communication (1 MB )	Survey of Likely Voters (30 KB )
October 9, 2007			(2 MB )
September 25, 2007			(2 MB )
	Enrollment Report (1 MB )
	Staffing Report (1 MB )
September 11, 2007			(3 MB )
August 28, 2007			(4 MB )
	Revenue Update 2007-2008 (4 MB )

Meeting Date (2006-07)		Board Packet*
August 22, 2006		(31 MB )
August 29, 2006		(7 MB )
	State Budget Presentation 2006 - 2007 (1 MB)
September 12, 2006		(6 MB )
September 26, 2006		(4 MB )
October 10, 2006		(4 MB )
October 24, 2006		(4 MB )
November 2, 2006		(4 MB )
November 14, 2006		(16 MB )
November 28, 2006		(7 MB )
December 12, 2006		(14 MB )
	Feasibility Study Implementing a K-5 Mandarin Chinese Dual Immersion Program Presentation (1 MB)
January 9, 2007		(6 MB )
January 16, 2007		(1 MB )
	Planning for Enrollement Growth Presentation (1 MB)
January 30, 2007		(4 MB )
February 6, 2007		(1 MB )
February 13, 2007		(9 MB )
February 27, 2007		(9 MB )
March 6, 2007		(1 MB )
March 13, 2007		(7 MB )
	2006-07 Second Interim Financial Report (3 MB)
March 20, 2007		(3 MB)
March 27, 2007		(13 MB)
	2006-07 New State Grants Update (1 MB)
April 10 , 2007		(1 MB)
April 17, 2007		(9 MB)
April 24, 2007
	Proposed Facilities Master Plan Presentation (4 MB)
May 1, 2007		(1 MB)
May 8, 2007		(4 MB)
May 22, 2007		(3 MB)
	Charter School Ongoing Incremental Costs (77 KB)
June 5, 2007		(4 MB)
	Proposed Budget 2007-08 (101 KB)
June 19, 2007		(2 MB)
June 26, 2007		(4 MB)
	Budget Presentation - Retiree Healthcare Plan (195KB)
	Organizational Development Project (405KB)

Meeting Date (2005-06)	Board Packet*
August 23, 2005	(3.5 MB )
August 30, 2005	(3.3 MB )
September 13, 2005	(8.6 MB )
September 27, 2005	(11 MB )
October 11, 2005	(6 MB )
October 25, 2005	(1.5 MB )
November 1, 2005 (Agenda Only, No Packet)	(1 MB )
November 8, 2005	(1 MB )
November 10, 2005 (Agenda Only, No Packet)	(1 MB )
November 15, 2005	(4 MB )
November 17, 2005 (Agenda Only, No Packet)	(1 MB )
November 28, 2005 (Agenda Only, No Packet) Cancelled
November 29, 2005 (Agenda Only, No Packet)	(1 MB )
December 13, 2005	(7 MB )
January 10, 2006	(6 MB )
February 14, 2006	(7 MB )
March 14, 2006	(2 MB )
March 28, 2006	(8 MB )
April 4, 2006	(8 MB )
April 25, 2006	(3 MB )
May 02, 2006	(1 MB )
May 09, 2006	(15 MB )
May 23, 2006	(18 MB )
June 13, 2006	(32 MB )
June 27, 2006	(11 MB )

Meeting Date (2004-05)	Board Packet*
August 24, 2004	(1.7 MB )
August 31, 2004	(1.6 MB )
September 14, 2004	(2.5 MB )
September 28, 2004	(3.3 MB )
October 5, 2004	No Packet
October 12, 2004	(1.9 MB )
October 19, 2004	No Packet
October 26, 2004	(1.4 MB )
November 9, 2004	(1.3 MB )
November 16, 2004	No Packet
November 23, 2004	No Packet
November 30, 2004	No Packet
December 14, 2004	(3.3 MB )
January 11, 2005	(1.1 MB )
January 18, 2005	(383 KB )
January 25, 2005	(3.4 MB )
February 8, 2005	(3.7 MB )
February 15, 2005	No Packet
February 22, 2005	(3.8 MB )
March 1, 2005	No Packet
March 8, 2005	(4.3 MB)
March 22, 2005	(1 MB)
April 12, 2005	(1 MB)
April 19, 2005	No Packet
April 26, 2005	(3.4 MB)
May 10, 2005	(4.9 MB)
May 17, 2005	No Packet
May 24, 2005	(3 MB)
June 14, 2005	(4.5 MB)
June 28, 2005	(3.5 MB)

Meeting Date (2003-04)	Board Packet*
August 26, 2003	(4 MB )
September 9, 2003	(2 MB)
September 23, 2003	(6.5 MB)
September 30, 2003	Special Meeting
October 7, 2003	Special Meeting
October 14, 2003	(3 MB)
October 28, 2003	(576 KB)
November 4, 2003	Meeting Cancelled
November 18, 2003	(1.7 MB)
December 9, 2003	(2 MB)
January 13, 2004	(5.2 MB)
January 27, 2004	(1 MB)
February 10, 2004	(1.4 MB)
February 17, 2004	Special Meeting
February 24, 2004	(4 MB)
March 9, 2004	(6.5 MB)
March 23, 2004	(2 MB)
April 20, 2004	(3 MB)
May 11, 2004	(4 MB)
May 25, 2004	(2 MB)
June 8, 2004	(3 MB)
June 22, 2004	(5.5 MB)