Trustees’ Meeting Highlights 1-12-15
Public Comment:
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2 parents spoke to their interest in extending
the Kindergarten day and asked that the “item” be included on the Feb. School
Board Meeting agenda
Recognitions of the
Month
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Michelle Broback, Del Rey Sec retary
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Patsy Templeton, Teacher on Special Assignment
BP 5111 Admissions
and Administrative Regulation – District Residency
Trustee Butler recognized that following discussion by the
Board, the public may comment.
Trustee Rossiter identified that at Miramonte she must show
residency documentation each year. With a child at Del Rey, she was only
required to show residency documentation once. She suggested that OUSD should
require residency documentation each year. She also suggested that language
within the policy needs a “clean-up.”
Trustee Kaune: distributed a document to the Board and
public that organized his notes and other district policies.
His summary suggests:
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An explanatory introduction and more clear
subheadings
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Definition of the methods of reasonable inquiry
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Definition or elimination of the term
“alternative living arrangements”
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Expand the process for determining residency
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Advance Board notice of any revocation of
enrollment
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Right to Appeal
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References to concrete examples
Trustee Kaune said, “I
believe that we should be explicit that we have not adopted the so-called Allen
Bill approach under Ed Code 4820b to admit all children of employees in the
district and have articulated standards for those living outside of the
District.”
Trustee Brown suggested appeal process and using two sources
of documentation (CSBA recommendation), and include that OUSD does not
discriminate on race, religion, orientation et al.
Trustee Butler: familiar with Miramonte residency system;
concern about the need for staffing to annually check residency documents, also
mentioned two sources of documentation,
suggested that “reasonably believes” and “reasonable efforts” needs to be defined in the clause asking
staff to report any possible violations of residency.
Trustee Butler also requested that the Trustees be informed
and “kept in the loop” regarding matters of this nature.
Trustee Moran: wants to emulate Miramonte’s annual policy.
Mrs. Storch: thanked the board for discussing the residency
matter. She expressed dismay that the Trustees did not know that action was
being taking against Vivien. She encouraged stronger communication and clear
policy that fairly applies to all families and not a case-by-case focus. AB207 specifies how many residency documents
may be requested (AUHSD is noncompliant with AB207).
Trustee Moran recommended a subcommittee of Trustee Kaune
and Trustee Rossitor to review policy and bring for discussion to the Feb. Board
Meeting.
Biannual Audit Report:
twice a year using compliance guide issued by State Controller.
Tentative Bargaining
Agreement for 2013-2014 school year
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Ongoing 3% increase applied to salary schedule
retroactive to October 7, 2013
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Ongoing increase to medical benefit cap of
$485.00 per month full time equivalency effective December 1, 2014
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One time: from July 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014
only; increase of up to $285.00 medical cap dependent upon the amount paid out
of pocket by the teacher
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One time: off salary scale stipend of $3475.00
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Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, through
the 2016-17 school year, prep time will be restored by 80 minutes per month to
elementary teachers 1st gades through 3rd grade.
Elementary
enrichment specialists who tech grades 1st through 5th
shall receive release time for specific activities. This release time must be
scheduled in advance and receive prior approval from the principal. Release
time will be granted upon successfully securing substitute teachers to cover
classes.
P.E. - three full
days or six half days of sub release time per site between February and May for
5th grade required state physical fitness testing
Music: up to 2.5 days
sub release time for concert practices, concert performances, and play
assemblies
Art: ½ day of sub release time in spring to prepare for the
Orinda Arts Ambassador Program
Trustee Moran complimented teachers. Unanimously approved.
Discussion of
tentative 2015-16 calendar
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First SD: Monday, August 24
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First Student Day: Wednesday, August 26
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Last Day of Class: Friday, June 10
