Link to Novus website containing Formal Agenda and Supporting Documentation
1.) Bond Financing Update
Background: Vincent McCarley, of Backstrom McCarley Berry, the District's bond financial advisor presented their assessment how much Alameda Unified could raise if the District issued a general obligation bond in the November 2014 Election. Depending on the assessed value growth assumption the District could use from $160 million to $180 million with the maximum $60 per $100,000 of assessed value. This presentation provided answers to the questions at the April meeting.
Fiscal Implications. None.
2. Facilities Master Plan Draft Presentation
Background: QKA presented the draft of the Facilities Master Plan.
Fiscal Implications: None.
3. Facilities Master Plan Implementation Priorization
Background: QKA presented a range of options for beginning to implement the Facilities Master Plan. With Niel Tam absent, the other four board members indicated a preference to focus on the high schools in the first phase.
Fiscal Implications: None.
4. Teacher of the Year Recognition
Background: Each year the district conducts an extensive process to select a district teacher of the year. This year Michael Lamb, Alameda High School Math teacher was selected.
Fiscal Implications: None.
5. Wood Middle School Restructuring Plan
Background: Staff presented a summary of the restructuring plan for Wood Middle School.
Fiscal Implications: Significant investment of General Fund dollars.
6. Evaluation of District Wide Initiatives
Background: Staff presented an evaluation of the Math program, Inquiry by Design and Special Education program changes.
Fiscal Implications: None.
7. Review of Measure A Programs
Background: Staff presented a review of the magnet/innovative programs adopted at Bay Farm, Earhart, Maya Lin and Encinal as a result of passing Measure A.
Fiscal Implications: None.
8. Common Core Standards Update and Local Control Accountability Plan
Background: Staff presented an update on the implementation of Common Core and progress report on the development of the Local Control Accountability Plan.
Fiscal Implications: None.
9. English Language Learner Master Plan
Background: Staff presented an English Language Learner Master Plan.
Fiscal Implications: None.