Calaveras Unified School District

The meeting addressed the budget outlook impacted by the Governor's budget, incorporating input from various groups to determine budget items. A bus driver complaint was raised regarding student tardiness and discipline on the bus. The board discussed facilities, including the occupancy of new classrooms at Calaveras High School and an application for classrooms at Toyon Middle School. They also reviewed and discussed policies related to retirement, recognition of religious beliefs and customs, education for foster youth, and the limits of board member authority.

The meeting included recognition of mid-term retirees and a coach. The board addressed labor negotiations with CSEA, CUEA, Management/Confidential/Supervisory, and CASTA. They approved California High School Exit Exam Waivers. The consent agenda was approved, covering routine personnel matters, vendor warrant listings, and donations. A tentative agreement with CSEA was approved. The board also approved a job description and salary schedule for the Director of Child Care/Preschool Services, and appointed Karen Dickerson to the position. Further actions included approving the Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aide Programs, an agreement with the Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District, and participation in the California School Cash Reserve Program. The first reading of several board policies and administrative regulations was approved.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as labor negotiations with CSEA, CUEA, Management/Confidential/Supervisory staff, and the Calaveras Area Substitute Teachers Association. A student discipline matter was addressed, leading to a decision regarding expulsion and alternate placement. The board also discussed the filling of district vacancies, worker's compensation claims, summer school programs, and the Kindergarten Bridge Program. The consent agenda included personnel matters, vendor warrant listings, and donations. Additionally, the board approved the Ag Incentive Grant, the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Application for funds, and a feasibility study for a joint preschool operation in West Point. A public hearing was held on the 2006/07 Calaveras Unified School District Budget, which was subsequently adopted along with related criteria, standards, and certifications. Resolutions were adopted for bank signatories and ordering a governing board member election. The board also reviewed and discussed various board policies and regulations.

The meeting included a report on the Save Our Toyon Woodshop Committee's progress, updates on summer school, modernization projects, and the Administration building. The board approved the Consent Agenda, which included temporary summer school teacher employment, temporary summer school paraeducators, temporary summer school health aides, and a promotion of one Teacher Aide to Secretary. They also approved the Vendor Warrant Listing, Memorandum of Understanding, BTSA, Teaching as a Priority Grant Amendment, Enhancing Education through Technology Formula Grant, and Donations. The board approved changing health and welfare benefit administrators to Central Valley Trust. They also approved retirements with the Golden Handshake for certificated and classified employees. Additionally, the board approved the AP Biology text and Resolution 2003/04-01, Community Day School. The board convened into a public hearing to determine the sufficiency of student access to textbooks and/or instructional material for the 2003/04 year and adopted Resolution 2003/04-02, Determination of Sufficiency of Student Access to Textbooks and/or Instructional Materials for the 2003/04 Year; Resolution 2003/04-03, Authorizing Restricted Reserve Balance Flexibility for the 2002/03 Year; Resolution 2003/04-04, Authorization to Purchase from Contracts Awarded other Public Agencies for the 2003/04 Year. A request for payment was approved for Calaveras High School.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various personnel matters, including promotions, resignations, and employment of certificated and classified personnel. The CUSD and CSEA employee contract for the 2004/05 through 2006/07 school years was approved, along with a request for retirement. Additionally, the board approved the 2005/06 salary schedule for Food Service Management Support Staff and the opening of a new bank account for the Calaveras Food Service Account. Board members commented on the upcoming school year, the food service program, and ongoing activities at school sites, with a suggestion to review and update the Weapons policy.