Board of Trustees Meeting
Agenda
August 26, 2008
Ohlone 106, Indian Valley Campus
The Board shall act on posted items and shall not deliberate items that are not on the posted agenda.
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meeting room or to otherwise participate at this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact Bob
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agenda. Public comment presentations will be limited to no more than 3 minutes each.
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or a majority of the members of the Board. The Board has designated the Office of the Superintendent/President at
835 College Avenue, Administrative Center 123, Kentfield for the purpose of making those public records available
for inspection.
A. Closed Session – 4:30 p.m. in AS 101 Conference Room, Indian Valley Campus
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2.
Call to Order, Roll Call and Adoption of Agenda
a) Request for Public Comment on Closed Session Agenda
Closed Session: To consider and/or take action upon any of the following items:
(a) With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to
Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Relative to the following organizations representing employees: United Professors of Marin
(AFT/UPM), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Service Employees International
Union (SEIU), Unrepresented Employees (Confidential, Supervisors, Managers)
Agency Negotiator: Larry Frierson
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(b) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section
54956.9:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-Potential & Existing Litigation
Six cases –
Complaint filed by Ms. Mize-Kurzman under Education Code 87164
Mize-Kurzman vs. MCCD (Marin Superior Court)
S. Rollison vs. MCCD
UPM/D. Rollison vs. MCCD
CSEA PERB Unfair Practice Charge
UPM/Christensen Arbitration
(c) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISCUSSION/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/SEPARATION
(d) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – GOALS
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Superintendent/President
3.
Recess to Open Session
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
6:30 p.m. – Ohlone 106, Indian Valley Campus
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B.
Reconvene to Regular Meeting
1.
Call to Order, Roll Call and Adoption of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes (4 minutes)
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5.
Minutes of July 22, 2008 Board Meeting
 Report of Closed Session for August 26, 2008
Citizens’ Requests to Address the Board on Non-Agenda Items (3 minutes)
Board Reports and/or Requests (15 minutes)
a. Commendation Resolutions and Other Resolutions
1. Resolution in Support of Constitution Day
2. Resolution Endorsing the SMART Ballot Measure
b. Legislative Report
c. Committee Chair Reports
d. Individual Reports and/or Requests
e. WASC Report Status
Chief Executive Officer’s Report (5 minutes)
a. Staff Reports (10 minutes)
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(1) Enrollment Update (Anita Martinez)
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9.
Academic Senate Report (5 minutes)
Classified Senate Report (5 minutes)
Student Senate and Student Association Report (5 minutes)
Board Study Session (10 minutes)
a. 2008/09 Adoption Budget
b. Fiscally Accountable Request
c. GANN Appropriations Limit
10.
Consent Calendar Items (Roll Call Vote) (10 minutes)
The Superintendent/President recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the
following Consent Calendar Items:
A.
Calendar of Upcoming Meetings
Board Retreat – September 17, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bank of Marin Conference Room, 1101-4th St., San Rafael
B.
Classified Personnel Recommendations. Approve the Classified Personnel
Recommendations:
1. Permanent Reassignment of Classified Personnel
2. Appointment of Hourly Personnel
3. Temporary Increase/Decrease in Assignment/Salary for Classified Personnel
4. Resignation/Retirement of Classified Personnel
Classified Management Personnel Recommendation. Approve the Classified
Management Personnel Recommendation.
Academic Personnel Recommendations. Approve the Academic Personnel
Recommendations.
1. Resignation of Academic Personnel
2. Sabbatical Leave Replacement
3. Appointment and/or Change of Academic Personnel
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G.
H.
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Short-Term Hourly Positions
Budget Transfers – Month of July - FY 2008/09
Warrant Approval
Declaration of Surplus Property – Miscellaneous Equipment
Approval of Revised Board Policies
1. BP 6100: Delegation of Authority
2. BP 6150: Designation of Authorized Signatures
3. BP 6320: Investments
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4. BP 6400: Audits
5. BP 6530: District Vehicles
6. BP 6740 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee
J. Modernization (Measure C)
1. Ratify Professional Services Contract Amendments Less Than
$30,000 or Credits
a. Various Projects, Professional Service Contract Amendments
1) Austin Science Center Roof Repairs Project (#850E)
Design Services
McGinnis Chen Associates – Amendment 4 Credit (-$1,750)
2) District CEQA Consultant (#810A)
Initial Study (EIR) Services for SMCP & FA/PA Projects
Amy Skewes-Cox – Amendment 9 ($0) – Time Extension Only
3) DSPS Relocation Project (#850L)
Design Services
Transitions – Amendment 2 ($1,500)
4) Ignacio Creek Erosion Mitigation Project (#419A)
Construction Administration Services
CSW/Stuber-Stroeh – Amendment 21 ($25,000)
11.
Other Action Items (10 minutes)
The Superintendent/President recommends the Board of Trustees approve the following
Action Items:
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D.
E.
Public Hearing on 2008/09 Adoption Budget
Approve 2008/09 Adoption Budget
Approve Resolution Establishing GANN Appropriations Limit for 2008/09
Request Fiscally Accountable Status
Approve Resolution Authorizing Temporary Transfer of Funds from
County of Marin
F. Approve Agreement with SunGard Higher Education for Information
Technology Professional Services
G. Approve P.O. to Purchase Microscopes for Biology & Geology Programs
H. Authorization to Bid for Learning Resource Center Carpet and Paint Projects
I.
Modernization (Measure C)
1. Special Approvals
a. Districtwide
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Approve Annual Renewal for Paragon Software Hosting & Support
Services ($50,000)
2. Approve New Professional Services Consultant Agreements
a. Various Projects – Kentfield & Indian Valley Campuses
Archeological & Environmental Monitoring
LSA Associates, Inc. ($58,700) – Amendment 2
b. SMCP Increment No. 1 - Site Development Utilities Project (#305C)
Main Building Complex Project (#417A)
DSA Inspector Services (part-time)
Ballard and Watkins Construction Services ($452,005)
3. Award Construction Contracts
a. SMCP Increment No. 1 – Site Development Utilities Project (#305C) –
Dick Emard Electric, Inc. ($2,820,000)
b. DSPS Relocation Project (#850L) – Hannibal’s Inc. Electrical
Construction ($40,692)
4. Approve Construction Change Orders
a. West Campus Utility Extension Project (#407D)
Di Giorgio Contracting Company, Inc. – Change Order 1
($18,360)
b. Diamond PE Center Alterations Project (#308B)
Alten Construction, Inc. – Change Order 3 (-$5,390) credit
J. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Partnership Agreements for
the Marin Simulation Center – Marin General Hospital
K. Approve Resolution Granting Authorization to Sign on Behalf of
the Governing Board
12.
Items for Possible Future Board Action (5 minutes)
A.
Textbook Cost Containment (October)
B.
Marin Conservation Corps Memorandum of Understanding for
Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden (September)
C.
COM/MTA Agreement
D.
Bolinas Lab Recommendations (November)
E.
Revised Board Policies
1. BP 2710: Conflict of Interest
F.
Novato Community Hospital EMT Experience Agreement
G.
Marin General Hospital EMT Experience Agreement
H.
California Pacific Nursing Experience Agreement
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13.
Information Items (5 minutes)
A. Contracts and Agreement for Services Report – July, 2008
B. Claim Settlement
C. Modernization Update
1. Director’s Report
2. Sustainability Report
3. Bar Schedule with Spent to Date Through July 2008
4. Contract Milestone Report Through July 2008
D. Calendar of Special Events
MAS/MCSBA Kick Off, September 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., San Rafael Joe’s
Marin Economic Commission Tenth Annual Awards of Excellence Luncheon,
November 14, 11:30 a.m., Embassy Suites, San Rafael
CCLC Conference, November 20-22, Anaheim Hilton
14.
Correspondence
Correspondence in Board Packets
15.
Board Meeting Evaluation
16.
Adjournment
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