On February 1 and 2, hundreds of Lynbrook High School students spent a few hours shadowing a professional on the job in their place of business. This Job Shadow Program sponsored by the Lynbrook PTSA gives students a chance to find out what it is like to be a doctor, or a judge, or an engineer, or even a superintendent. Five of those students spent part of their day with Superintendent Polly Bove.

They also participated in a video interview for a documentary regarding the Job Shadow Program for KMVT Channel 15 Community Television (see http://www.kmvt15.org/ for info). Thursday afternoon, sophomore Ileena Mitra and freshman Akshay Maheshwari met with the District’s teachers’ union President Tom Avvakumovits, Vice President Jessica Branco, and Polly.

BOARD REPORT for Board of Trustees Meeting February 1, 2007
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STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORT
Student Board Member Peter Lu, Monta Vista High School senior, reported on school activities at all five high schools. Peter stated that some IDC students visited Palo Alto High School to view firsthand their heathy food choices for students and will report what they learned at the next District’s Wellness Committee meeting. Peter also reported that he and two other students participated in the all day districtwide guidance meeting held January 19th. He stated that IDC students plan to conduct forums at all five high schools to hear what students think about current guidance practices and how they can be improved. Board President Barbara Nunes congratulated Peter and the IDC for the varied, important activities they are doing for the benefit of all students in the District.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Polly Bove announced that Monta Vista High School Senior Ruby Murugesan has been selected as Outstanding Lineman of Santa Clara County and will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame. In addition, two other MVHS players, Marcus Wood and Kota Kojima, were selected as All Metro Football Players. Bove also stated that first-year coach Matt Tait has “lit a fire” under the boys basketball team at Monta Vista this year, stating his “enthusiasm and love for the game has proven infectious.” • Superintendent Bove reported that she and CBO Geoffrey Kiehl attended the Sunnyvale City Council meeting on Tuesday, answering some questions about Fremont High School and about reducing student stress. She reported that the City is working on recording an “oral history” of Sunnyvale from noted residents Manuela and Faustino Rodriguez. Bove suggested that the Fremont High School video class help with this project. • Superintendent Bove recognized and welcomed Harry Bettencourt as interim principal for second semester at Cupertino High School.

LEGAL EXPENSES RELATING TO DISMISSAL OF FORMER SUPERINTENDENT
As requested by a community member and a Board member, the District is reporting expenses connected with the dismissal of former superintendent Steve Rowley. Legal expenses billed from law firm of Zampi and Associates for July 6, 2006 - January 18, 2007 total $89,701.61 plus the following amounts related to the resignation of teacher Tim Krieger but not directly related to the termination of the superintendent: $10,260 from law firm of Zampi and Associates; $21,011.10 from law firm of Bennett & Sharpe, Inc.; and $14,519.50 from law firm Lozano Smith for total of $45,790.60.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES...
     • Reviewed an update on California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) results for the class of
        2007. There are 81 students in the class of 2007 who are on track to meet all other graduation
        requirements but have yet to pass the CAHSEE. Twenty eight are Special Education students
        who by law may receive their diploma without passing the CAHSEE. The remaining 53
        students have been offered ongoing interventions to help them pass and each high school is
        monitoring their students carefully. These students have one more chance to pass the
        CAHSEE before graduation when they take the test again this March. The Board discussed
        agendizing whether non passers should participate in graduation.
     • Approved Adult & Community Education 2006-2007 Course of Study Offerings for the
        Fall and Winter Quarters
     • Accepted 2005-2006 Independent Audit and certified the one 2005-2006 Audit Finding
        Correction— Linda Todd, a partner of Vavrinkek, Trine, Day & Company, LLP congratulated
        the District on having an audit committee comprised of two rotating Board members.
     • Reviewed new and more detailed information on the 2007-2008 Governor’s January Budget
        Proposal. Information from the Legislative Analyst’s Office and a more detailed Governor’s
        budget proposal is due out in mid to late February.
     • Accepted and adopted the Employment Contract for Superintendent Polly M. Bove
        commencing December 5, 2006 through June 30, 2009 with a possible extension to 2010.
        It is policy that the student Board member cannot vote on personnel issues, but Peter Lu
        added that he voted “yes in his heart!”
        Board members unanimously agreed that Polly has brought the Board, the District, and the
        community back together. Board President Barbara Nunes commented that it is not always
        apparent to everyone how creative Polly has been in all that she does. She added that as the
        Board looked at Polly’s goals and objectives in Closed Session, her creativity came through
        along with clarity in knowing if the goals are reached. Superintendent Bove thanked the
        Board for this vote of confidence and for the opportunity to work with them for a long time.
     • Discussed possible dates for Board Development Study Session with CSBA facilitator
        Christopher Maricle and possible dates for joint Board meetings with Cupertino Union and
        Sunnyvale School Districts.

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS 2007
TUESDAY, February 13 — at HOMESTEAD HS, Closed Session 4:30pm; Board Dinner w/Parents & Students 5:30-6:30pm; Open Session with Staff, Student, & Retiree Recognition at 7pm
TUESDAY, March 6 — at FREMONT HS, Closed Session 4:30pm, Open Session 7pm
TUESDAY, March 13 — Joint Board Mtg with SUNNYVALE SCHOOL DISTRICT at 7pm at SSD
TUESDAY, March 20 — at MONTA VISTA HS, Study Session Multi-Year Financial Projections; Closed Session; Open Session (times TBD)
THURSDAY, March 29 — Board Study Session on Governance Standards at ESC
WEDNESDAY, April 4 — Joint Board Meeting with CUPERTINO UNION & SUNNYVALE SCHOOL DISTRICTS at 6pm at Apple Computer
TUESDAY, April 10 — at LYNBROOK HS, Closed Session 4:30pm, Open Session 7pm
TUESDAY, May 8 — at CUPERTINO HS, Closed Session 4:30pm, Open Session 7pm

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