Board President Barbara Archer will lead those attending the meeting in a patriotic observance.

In the interest of conducting the business of public education in a timely manner, there is a two or three-minute limit per individual speaker which, at the discretion of the board president, may be modified depending on the number of speakers.  A maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the comment period may be imposed.

In order to maintain a respectful public forum, members of the audience will please limit applause to occasions of student performance, employee recognition, and significant community contributions which are celebrated by everyone present.

During this public comment period, the law does not allow the Board of Education to take action on any item not explicitly posted on the agenda in advance.  However, Board members may ask for clarification, refer concerns to staff, and/or request that an item be placed on a future agenda. 

Certificated Personnel Report No. 08-18 covers 1 Temporary Employment, 1 Retirement, 1 Resignation, 1 Partial Resignation and possible addendum covering 1 Promotion and 1 Coaching Variable Services Agreement.

Classified Personnel Report No. 08-18 covers 12 Employments, 4 FTE Increases, 1 Promotion, 1 Resignation, 1 Retirement and 5 Coaching Variable Services Agreements.

Approve the recommended instructional materials for Basic Auto, Advanced Auto, and English 9.  This item was previously presented to the Board on October 5, 2017.

Staff regularly brings instructional materials updates to the Board of Education for consideration. The following changes are being recommended by staff:

 Literature

• The House on Mango Street to supplement materials for English 9

 Textbooks

• CDX Fundamentals of Automotive Technology, Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, Jones and Bartlett, CDX, 2018 to replace Modern Automotive Technology, James E. Duffy, 2000 for Advanced Automotive Technology
• Auto Upkeep, Basic Car Care, Maintenance and Repair, 3rd edition, Michael E. Gray and Linda E. Gray, 2013 to replace Automotive Mechanics, Glencoe, 1986 for Basic Auto

Approve the complete 2017-2018 School-Connected Organization list as presented.

Receive a report from staff regarding facilities master plan updates and engage in a Board of Education dialogue regarding a general obligation bond for facilities and parcel tax for employee salaries. 

Staff will provide a process overview for both a general obligation bond for facilities as well as a parcel tax for employee salaries. Considerations for each item will be described by staff for Trustees to discuss. 

Potential future expenditure for polling services and election costs.

The calendar is a fluid, working document used by the Board President and Superintendent in support of the Board conducting efficient and effective Board meetings. Changes in the date of future agenda items occur frequently to best fit Board items into the time parameters of Board meetings and District priorities.  

The purpose of this item is to set the Board of Education's Annual Organization Meeting on December 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.                         

Under the provisions of Education Code section 35143 and Board Bylaw 9100, the governing board is required to set the day and time of its annual organization meeting at its regular meeting held immediately prior to the first Friday in December; that meeting falls on November 16, 2017.   The annual organization meeting shall be conducted within a 15-day period beginning with the same first Friday in December (December 1-15, 2017).  This year's annual organization meeting will be held on December 7, 2017.
 

The next meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for December 7, 2017. The Board will convene in open session, and immediately thereafter adjourn to closed session at 5:30 p.m. in the Susan B. Anthony Administration Building at 526 B Street, Davis, California. The Board will reconvene in open session at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Community Chambers at 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, California.

In compliance with the Brown Act regulations, Penny Pyle legally posted this agenda on November 9, 2017.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to access the Board meeting room or to otherwise participate during this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (530) 757-5300 ext. 142. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Board meeting.

Agenda Packets are available for review at the Davis Joint Unified School District office, 526 B Street (530-757-5300 x 142); or online at https://davis.agendaonline.net/public/davis.