HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 23, 2001
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Bonnie Castrey |
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BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: |
None. |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: |
Susan Roper, Superintendent |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: |
None |
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PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: |
District Education Center |
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CLOSED SESSION: (I) |
There was no closed session. |
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CALL TO ORDER: |
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by the President, Dr. Simons. Dr. Simons announced he would not be reporting out of Closed Session as none took place. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) |
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jack Elsner. |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held September 25, 2001 and the Study Session/regular meeting held October 9, 2001. Motion unanimously carried. |
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BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES: (III- B) |
Board members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities. |
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STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: (III-C) |
Suesan Gerard, Student Representative to the Board from Fountain Valley High School, presented a report. |
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III- C) |
Robert Sedlak, parent, requested information on a recent district mailing. Tony McCombs, President, Fountain Valley School Board, commented on the time limit allowed at a recent Fountain Valley School Board meeting. Dr. Simons responded, referring Mr. McCombs to this district’s Board Meeting Procedures. Kathy Iverson, President of DEA, announced that Carol Brouhle, teacher at Westminster High School, has been recognized as one of the top five teachers in the state of California. |
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with one item of addenda to item IV-B, Personnel Report, with the exception of the following items pulled by Mr. Harper for separate consideration: Purchase Order No. 274A0045 (IV-A) to Eileen Padberg Consulting, $59,400 for community relations and professional services, and IV-N, Agreement with 24-Hour Fitness. Motion unanimously carried. |
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Purchase orders in the amount of $2,183,489.87 were approved as presented, with the exception of Purchase Order No. 274A0045 (IV-A) to Eileen Padberg Consulting, $59,400 for community relations and professional services, which was pulled by Mr. Harper for separate consideration. |
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Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 5 as presented, with addendum. The Board recognized two new administrators: Lupe Diaz, Vice Principal of Activities at Huntington Beach High School, and Bryn Lapenta, Vice Principal of Activities at Fountain Valley High School. |
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Approval was granted for the Professional and Official Business Activities as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the Field Trips as presented. |
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The Governing Board determines that the listed individuals or contractors are specially trained, experienced, and competent to provide services and advice in the noted areas. Such services are not available free of charge from public agencies, and such services and advice are needed on a limited or occasional basis. Approval was granted for the consultants and/or contractors as presented. |
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Approval was granted to enter into the non-public school/agency contract addenda as presented, and the West Orange County Consortium for Special Education is authorized to receive invoices and process payment. |
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Approval was granted for Ocean View High School to submit an application to the California Department of Education for International Baccalaureate grant funds in the amount of $25,000. Pursuant to AB-2363, these funds will be used for professional development activities required for teachers directly involved in the IB program. The expenditure period is from July 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to enter into an Interdistrict Attendance Agreement with Colton Joint Unified School District effective July 1, 2001 and continuing until terminated by either district. |
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Approval was granted to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (third list) for the 2001-02 school year according to district policy. |
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Approval was granted to dispose of the listed surplus/obsolete district vehicles by public auction through Nationwide Auctioneers. |
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Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 8270 for the Site Development for Interim Housing at Marina High School by Warvi Construction, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. |
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Approval was granted for a contract with MC2 to conduct a training seminar for Plant Supervisors, Night Leads and School Business Administrators. The cost of $1,250 will be paid from Strategic Plan funds. |
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A recap of payments processed during the month of September 2001 was presented. |
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Approval was granted to settle work injury claim No. 0030-00-00065 for $100,000 by Compromise and Release. Claim information is available in the Business Division. |
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The District has been notified of increases in funding for various categorical projects and other funding sources. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the amount of $1,061,594 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 2001-02. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 12: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion unanimously carried. |
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The County School Facilities Fund will receive additional income. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the net amount of $1,400 for the fiscal year 2001-02. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 13: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion unanimously carried. |
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The Deferred Maintenance Fund will receive additional transfer income. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures/reserve by the net amount of $47,820 for the fiscal year 2001-02. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 14: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion unanimously carried. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution which authorizes the transfers made within the approved budget of the General Fund for 2001-02.
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RESOLUTION NO. 15: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion unanimously carried. |
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PURCHASE ORDER NO. 274A0045: (IV-A) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve Purchase Order No. 274A0045 to Eileen Padberg Consulting, in the amount of $59,400, for community relations and professional services. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH 24-HOUR FITNESS: (IV-N) |
It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, to renew the district’s participation in the 24-Hour Fitness Corporate Membership program for an annual fee of $2,000. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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ADMINISTRATIVE EVALUATION COMPETENCY: (V-A) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to certify Marina High School staff members Jeanne Ellis and Kirk Kennedy, who have exhibited competency in administrative evaluation pursuant to Board Policy 4315.1. Motion unanimously carried. |
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STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (VI-A) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Dung Nguyen be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). During the period of expulsion we recommend that Dung attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school. Motion unanimously carried. It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Truong Nguyen be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900.7 During the period of expulsion we recommend that Truong attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school. If Truong does not complete his diploma by June 2002, he may request enrollment in the Huntington Beach Adult School, as he will be 18 before the next school year begins. Motion unanimously carried. It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Erik Fjastad be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that Erik be transferred to Ocean View High School. Motion unanimously carried. |
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NEW BUSINESS: |
Mr. Harper commented on a frustrating experience he had earlier in the day when he was unable to get copies of public documents from a neighboring school district. He was assured by staff that this district works to make local government as accessible as possible to the public. Mrs. Henry stated that she was pleased that there had been resolution to the Ocean View High School MUN situation brought before the Board at the last meeting. Dr. Simons mentioned a letter he had received from a student at Edison High School who wants to see more patriotism in the schools. Staff indicated this will be handled through the vice principal of activities. Dr. Simons stated that he had received an invitation to the Concluding Ceremonies of the Old Orange County Courthouse Centennial on Wednesday, November 13, 2001. He handed the invitation to the Board Secretary so that all Board members might have an opportunity to attend. Ms Castrey also expressed appreciation for the resolution to the Ocean View High School MUN problem. Ms Castrey mentioned that the California School Boards Association had asked her to evaluate a program at Anaheim Union High School District on "Character Counts." Dr. Patricia Koch presented a Facilities Update as follows: Huntington Beach High School: Contractor currently installing a control system for new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units in South Hall and the Administration Building. The Pool Contractor is continuing to lay tiles. Pool filtering equipment is being installed in the equipment room. Westminster High School: There have been two breaks in the water main this fall. Fountain Valley High School: Demolition of the interior of the 300 building is virtually complete. Trenching for conduits for new electrical service is underway. The bidding process for site preparation for the new modular buildings, new campus fire alarm system, and the digital high school project began October 23. Bidding will begin in December. No verbal reports were given for Edison, Marina or Ocean View high schools were presented; however, the Board was provided with a written update. Board members asked questions. |
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ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: |
None. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. |
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