Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
5/4/2015 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Business/Action Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
17.6 Create 1.0 FTE Program Specialist, Career Pathways/Linked Learning position  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
Staff requests authorization to create 1.0 FTE position Program Specialist, Career Pathways/Linked Learning to provide coordination, oversight and direction of a district wide Career Pathways/Linked Learning initiatives. The Program Specialist Career Pathways/Linked Learning position is funded by the Diablo Gateways to Innovation (DGI) grant which is part of California’s Department of Education’s Career Pathways Trust grant. This position will serve as the district representative with community, local, and state organizations and programs and will support schools in the development and implementation of career pathways/linked learning. The position will assist with staff development and provide leadership to district and site staff in developing/maintaining a vision of student learning as it relates to career pathways/linked learning.  
Funding:
Diablo Gateways to Innovation Grant. Budget Code 3792.  
Fiscal Impact:
DMA Salary Schedule Range 19 $77,060-$93,666 projected salary for 2015-16 is $129,619 ($97,323 salary; $14,832 statutory benefits; $17,464 health/dental/vision). This is based on the appointment being made on step 05 with career increment 05Y, and a master’s degree, and a two-party health plan.  
Recommendation
Approve creation of 1.0 FTE for Program Specialist, Career Pathways/Linked Learning  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:  
Michelle McAvoy - Personnel System Manager
Signed By:  
Nance Juner - Director of Fiscal Services
Signed By:  
Leyla E. Benson - Executive Director of Human Resources
Signed By:  
Joanne Durkee - Board Member
Signed By:  
Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

New Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the New motion 'Approve creation of 1.0 FTE for Program Specialist, Career Pathways/Linked Learning.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Cheryl Hansen     Yes
Brian Lawrence     Yes
Barbara Oaks     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes