BOE Meeting for January 25, 2005

1. Approval of Contract Extension for Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

Background: The current contract expires on June 30, 2005. It is recommended the contract be extended through June 30, 2007.

The Board approved the two year with no increase in compensation.

2. Approval of Contract Extension for Chief Financial Officer

Background: The current contract expires on June 30, 2005. It is recommended the contract be extended through June 30, 2007.

The Board approved the two year with no increase in compensation.

3. Approval of Contract Extension for Chief Personnel Officer

Background: The current contract expires on June 30, 2005. It is recommended the contract be extended through June 30, 2007.

The Board approved the two year with no increase in compensation.

4. Proclamation: A Season for Non-Violence - January 30 to April 4, 2005

Background: A Season for Non-Violence - January 30 to April 4, 2005 is a national 64-day educational, media and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that non-violence is a powerful way to heal, transform and empower our lives and our communities. Inspired by the 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries of Mathatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this event honors their vision for an empowered non-violent world.

The Board approved the proclamation.

5. Approval of 7th Grade HIV/STD Prevention Cuuriculum

Background: Effective Janaury, 2005, state law requires that all students begining in the 7th grade must receive instruction in the prevention of HIV and STDs.

The committee recommended that the Board adopt the Positive Prevention curriculum, which was developed by the American Red Cross and the San Bernardino County Office of Education.

Fiscal Implications: $3,000 for training and purchase of the instructional materials

The Board approved the curriculum.

6. Report on Governor's Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2005-2006

Background: Staff presented a written report on the Governor's budget proposal as it relates to K-12 education and Alameda Unified School District.

A copy of the report is available in the Budget section of AUSD website.

7. Spending Reduction Plan 2005-06

Background: At the December 11th BOE Meeting, the first interim finacial was presented. During the presentation, the projected $2,400,000 deficit was explained. On January 18th, the Board received community input regarding the potential budget reductions.

The chief financial officer presented staff/Superintendent's recommendations for $2,377,000 for the Board's review.

As follow up to prior meeting, a report on projected versus actual enrollment was presented. The report shows actual enrollment is 317 students below projection as mid-January.

The Board received comments from approximately 15 individuals.

9. Report - Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA)

Item Type: Information (40 minutes)

Background: Major changes in reauthorized Individuals with Disability Act were covered.

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