HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
April 14, 2009
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
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Bonnie Castrey Brian Garland Susan Henry Matthew Harper Michael Simons
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BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
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None |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: |
Van Riley, Superintendent Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services Debbie Coleman, Asst. Superintendent, Human Resources Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:
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None |
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PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: |
District Office April 14, 2009
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CALL TO ORDER: |
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Board President, Ms Castrey.
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CLOSED SESSION: (I-A)
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The Board recessed to closed session at 7:01 p.m. to consider Negotiations – Conference with Labor Negotiators concerning DEA, CSEA, HBPSA and non-represented contracts – Government Code section 54957.6. Present was Agency Negotiator Debbie Coleman. Also present was Van Riley.
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CALL BACK TO ORDER:
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The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.m. Ms Castrey announced that in Closed Session the Board had discussed negotiations but there was nothing to report out.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II)
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms Castrey.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A)
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It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held March 10, 2009 and the special Board meeting held March 31, 2009, with a correction to the March 10 minutes which should have stated that Ms Castrey announced that a reception would take place at 7 p.m. and not until 7 p.m.
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 REPORTS: (III-C)
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Cole Harrington, Student Representative to the Board from Marina High School, presented reports on campus activities.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: (III-D)
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Dr. Riley announced that both Edison and Marina high schools had been recognized as California Distinguished Schools.
Dr. Riley passed around pictures of the Huntington Beach High School Auditorium and field showing the progress made and announced that the project is nearing completion.
Dr. Riley stated that planning for the summer extended year programs is moving forward.
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STAFF PRESENTATION – FVHS: (III-E) |
Fountain Valley High School Principal, Chris Herzfeld, presented “Academics in Action” featuring students and the coach from the winning Academic Decathlon Team. Mr. Herzfeld also reported on the recent successes of other academic competition teams at Fountain Valley High School.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-F)
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Lisa Marcinko, Sharon Fleming, Suzanne Messina, and Rebecca Richter, staff members; William Koon, student; Jennifer Mendoza, staff member; Lani Smith, community member; Alexis Fuller, Katherina Kaliszewska, and Hana Smith, students, spoke on budget cuts.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) |
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion unanimously carried.
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PURCHASE ORDERS: (IV-A)
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Purchase orders in the amount of $3,490,183.24 were approved as presented.
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PERSONNEL REPORT: (IV-B) |
Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 10 as presented.
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PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES: (IV-C)
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Approval was granted for the Professional and Official Business activities as presented.
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FIELD TRIPS: (IV-D) |
Approval was granted for Field Trips as presented.
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CONTRACTS AND CONSULTING AGREEMENTS: (IV-E) |
The Governing Board determined 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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NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL/AGENCY CONTRACTS/ ADDENDA - WOCCSE: (IV-F)
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Approval was granted to enter into the non-public school/agency contracts/addenda as presented, and the West Orange County Consortium for Special Education was authorized to receive invoices and process payment.
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COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SAFETY PLANS: (IV-G) |
Approval was granted for the 2008-09 revisions to the Comprehensive School Safety Plans for Huntington Beach, Westminster, Marina, Fountain Valley, Edison, Ocean View, Valley Vista and Coast high schools and the Adult School. School sites are required by Education Code section 35294.2 to evaluate and amend their school safety plans as needed and no less than once a year. The plans were revised by the school site safety committees and were reviewed by the school site councils. The safety plans were available for review in the Educational Services Division.
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APPLICATION FOR FUNDING - CARL PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ACT: (IV-H)
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Approval was granted to submit an application to the California Department of Education for continued funding under Section 131 of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act. Preliminary funding allocation for the 2009-10 school year is in the amount of $289,701. Funds will be used to support business education, industrial technology, family and consumer sciences, and agricultural programs. No district matching funds were required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.
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ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING -ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT: (IV-I) |
Approval was granted to accept additional funding of $7,922 from the California Department of Education for 2008-09 English Literacy and Civics Education (EL Civics) and Section 225 of the Workforce Investment Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. This additional funding to the original grant of $617,678 will bring the total grant to $625,600. These funds will be used to continue offering adult education classes in the area of reading, writing and speaking the English language, English language acquisition and other literacy and vocational skills.
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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) – ADULT SCHOOL: (IV-J) |
Approval was granted for the Huntington Beach Adult School to submit a reapplication to the California State Department of Education for Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act grant funding for the 2009-10 fiscal year. This funding will be used to continue the Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, English as a Second Language and EL Civics programs, as well as courses for adult learners wishing to obtain a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
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ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FOR THE INFANT AND TODDLER RESOURCE PROGRAM: (IV-K) |
Approval was granted to accept funds from the California Department of Education in the amount of $2,647 for the Infant and Toddler Resource Program, which supports the California School Age Families Education (CalSAFE) program. The funds will provide resources for parenting teens in the district and their infants and toddlers between birth and three years of age. The funds, which must be expended by June 30, 2009, are for the purpose of purchasing materials, training staff, and expanding outreach efforts for the CalSAFE program.
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CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICES: (IV-L)
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Approval was granted for the change notices to the contracts as presented which were previously awarded.
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SALES OF SURPLUS/ OBSOLETE DISTRICT VEHICLES: (IV-M)
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Approval was granted to dispose of the listed surplus/obsolete district vehicles by public auction through Southern California Public Auction. |
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REDUCTION OF RETENTION FOR CONTRACTOR – PW CONSTRUCTION, INC.: (IV-N)
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Approval was granted to reduce the ten percent retention to five percent in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 9203 on Contract No. 0300 with PW Construction, Inc., for Modernization 2 at Edison High School. |
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC. -LEASE AGREEMENTS: (IV-O)
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Approval was granted for a Settlement Agreement and General Release with Williams Scotsman, Inc., for early termination of lease agreements at Edison, Fountain Valley, Marina and Westminster high schools in the amount of $230,628.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC. - PORTABLES: (IV-P)
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Approval was granted for a Settlement Agreement and General Release with Williams Scotsman, Inc., for purchase of previously leased portables at Edison, Fountain Valley, Marina and Westminster high schools in the amount of $2,273,355.
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QUARTERLY REPORT ON WILLIAMS UNIFORM COMPLAINTS: (IV-Q)
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The quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints was presented for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2008-09. |
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ENROLLMENT & ADA: (IV-R) |
A report on enrollment and ADA for the period January 26 to February 20, 2009 was presented.
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FEBRUARY 2009 DISBURSEMENTS: (IV-S)
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A recap of payments processed during the month of February 2009 was presented.
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RESOLUTION - TEMPORARY INTERFUND TRANSFERS: (IV-T)
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution for temporary cash borrowing between funds for the fiscal year 2008-09.
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RESOLUTION NO. 47: |
AYES: HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Resolution unanimously adopted.
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RESOLUTION - TRANSFER OF FUNDS - VARIOUS FUNDS: (IV-U)
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution that authorizes the transfers made within the approved budgets of the various funds for 2008-09. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 48: |
AYES: HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Resolution unanimously adopted.
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RESOLUTION - ADDITIONAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND: (IV-V)
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The district has been notified of increases and decreases in funding for various categorical projects and other funding sources. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the net amount of $447,777 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 2008-09. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 49: |
AYES: HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Resolution unanimously adopted.
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RESOLUTION - INCREASE INCOME AND EXPENDITURES - ADULT EDUCATION FUND: (IV-W)
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The district has been notified of increases and decreases in funding for various categorical projects and other funding sources. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the net amount of $191,613 within the Adult Education Fund for the fiscal year 2008-09. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 50: |
AYES: HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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RESOLUTION – INCREASE/ DECREASE INCOME & RESERVES - COUNTY SCHOOL FACILITIES FUND: (IV-X)
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The district has projected increases and decreases in funding for various capital projects and other funding sources. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution decreasing income, expenditures and reserves by the net amount of $613,398 in the County School Facilities Fund for the fiscal year 2008-09.
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RESOLUTION NO. 51: |
AYES: HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Resolution unanimously adopted.
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HEALTH COURSE OPTIONS: (V-A) |
As a result of the Board’s request at the March 31, 2009 Board meeting, Dr. Osbrink presented various program options that are aligned with the district’s current Health curriculum, which meet both school and state standards in Health and which students, with prior approval, could take outside the district. After much discussion, Dr. Osbrink requested that staff be allowed to further research additional programs and develop a list of approved programs which student can take.
Kelly Kuster, parent, spoke on this issue and staff responded.
It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Garland, to approve the options for outside programs with the understanding that these will sunset when summer school returns; prior administrative approval is mandatory; all other options will be explored prior to taking a course outside the district, and district staff will continue to look for additional approved programs, especially ones at no cost.
Motion unanimously carried.
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RESOLUTION – TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: (VI-A) |
It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Harper, to adopt the resolution proclaiming the week of May 3-9, 2009 as "Teacher Appreciation Week.”
Motion unanimously carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 52: |
AYES: HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Resolution unanimously adopted.
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RESOLUTION – CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES WEEK: (VI-B)
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It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to adopt a resolution designating the week of May 17-23, 2009 as “Classified Employees Week.”
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RESOLUTION NO. 53: |
AYES: HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Resolution unanimously adopted.
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BUDGET REDUCTIONS – UPDATE REPORT: (VI-C) |
The Superintendent provided an updated list of recommended budget reductions for the 2009-10 budget based on direction from the Board at the March 31, 2009 special Board meeting, and requested approval of his recommendations in the amount of $6.5 million. At that meeting on March 31, 2009 the Board had considered a list of potential reductions and gave direction to the superintendent to reconsider six items and to seek ways to reduce the impact to those areas as follows:
Senior Clerk Typists (Health Clerks) Information Services/ETS Public Safety Officers Library Media Specialists Psychologists, and Release Periods/Special Funding for APA/IB/MERITS programs
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RECESS: |
A recess was called from 9:15 to 9:25 p.m.
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Budget Reductions: (VI-C) (continued) |
The following people spoke on the budget reductions: Christiane Garisek, CSEA President; Annette Benninger, parent; Kurt Kosbab and Lynn McCall, staff members; Elena Hedlund, parent; Stephanie Taylor, Grete Reeves, Karen Ronchetti, Pat Unger, Teri Wilson, Charlotte Kakita, Maria (Lupe) Miramontez, Diann Pendergrass, Dan Parker, Vladimar Mandalyan and Raymond “Dennis” Penn, staff members, and Jeff Larson, DEA President.
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Board members discussed the budget reductions, asked questions, and staff responded.
Vote on main motion
Library Media Specialists
It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mr. Garland, to amend the main motion to maintain three Library Media Specialists.
Motion failed 3-2. Henry, Simons and Castrey voted no. Harper and Garland voted yes.
Public Safety Officers
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the recommendation presented to the Board at its March 31, 2009 Board meeting to reduce all seven public safety officers at a savings of $480,000.
Motion passed 3-2. Castrey, Simons and Henry voted yes. Harper and Garland voted no.
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Senior Clerk Typists (Health Clerks)
Mr. Garland asked to discuss the recommendation to reduce Health Clerks to 29 hour positions.
It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to maintain the current ratio of Health Clerks that we presently have at each school (six positions each at 40 hours per week).
Motion failed 3-2. Castrey, Simons and Henry voted no. Harper and Garland voted yes.
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MOTION TO CONTINUE: |
At 11 p.m. it was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Garland to continue the meeting to 11:15 p.m.
Motion unanimously carried.
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In order to provide all Trustees the opportunity to vote as they desired on the proposed budget issues, it was suggested that the motions be separated out. Mr. Harper withdrew his motion. Mrs. Henry withdrew her second and the following actions were taken:
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Senior Clerk Typists (Health Clerks)
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to maintain six Senior Clerk Typists (Health Clerks).
Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no.
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Public Safety Officers
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, to eliminate seven FTE Public Safety Officers as noted in column 2 (page IV-E {2}) of the reductions recommended on March 31, 2009.
Motion carried 3-2. Castrey, Simons and Henry voted yes. Harper and Garland voted no.
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Library Media Specialists
It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mr. Garland, to retain Library Media Specialists
Motion failed 3-2. Harper and Garland voted yes. Castrey, Simons and Henry voted no.
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It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations related to budget reductions for the 2009-10 budget as modified by all other actions.
Motion withdrawn.
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Library Media Specialists
It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to reduce one Library Media Specialist and maintain two.
Motion passed 3-2. Castrey, Simons and Henry voted yes. Harper and Garland voted no.
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Main Motion
It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons, to accept the balance of the Superintendent’s recommendations.
Motion unanimously carried.
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BOARD POLICY: (VII-A) |
It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Dr. Simons, to adopt the following Board Policy for second reading and adoption in the continued revision of existing policies and administrative regulations:
BP 1312.3 – Community Relations Uniform Complaint Procedures (REFERENCE VII-A)
Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no.
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MOTION TO CONTINUE: |
At 11:15 p.m. it was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Harper, to continue the meeting to 11:30 p.m.
Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, that Student No. 370720 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year and through the fall semester of the 2009-10 school year for violation of California Education Code section(s) 48900(a)(1), (a)(2), (b), and (k). It was further moved that the student be referred to an alternative educational program during the period of expulsion, and he be notified of the conditions for formal readmission to the district at the end of his period of expulsion.
Motion unanimously carried.
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It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Student No. 359950 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District through April 14, 2010 for violation of California Education Code section(s) 48915(c)(3), 48900(a)(1), (c), and (k). It was further moved that the student be referred to an alternative educational program during the period of expulsion, and that he be notified of the conditions for formal readmission to the district following his period of expulsion.
Motion unanimously carried.
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It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Student No. 367327 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year and through the fall semester of the 2009-10 school year for violation of California Education Code section(s) 48900(a)(1), (k). It was further moved that the expulsion order be immediately suspended and the student be allowed to return to the district with probationary status at a school OTHER THAN Westminster, Ocean View, or Marina High schools under the conditions stipulated in Exhibit A, and that the student will be notified of the conditions for formal readmission to the district at the end of his period of expulsion.
Motion unanimously carried.
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It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Student No. 370917 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year and through the fall semester of the 2009-10 school year for violation of California Education Code section(s) 48900(b), (m) and (k). It was further moved that the expulsion order be immediately suspended and the student be allowed to return to the district with probationary status at HBUHSD Community Day School under the conditions stipulated in Exhibit A. The student will be notified of the conditions for formal readmission to the district at the end of his period of expulsion.
Motion unanimously carried.
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It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Student No. 366742 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year and through the first semester of the 2009-10 school year for violation of California Education Code section(s) 48915(a)(2), 48900(b), and (k). It was further moved that the student be referred to an alternative educational program during the period of expulsion. The student will be notified of the conditions for formal readmission to the district following his period of expulsion.
Motion unanimously carried.
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It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Student No. 360475 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year and through the fall semester of the 2009-10 school year for violation of California Education Code section(s) 48915(a)(1), 48900(a)(1), (a)(2), and (k). It was further moved that the student be referred to an alternative educational program during the period of expulsion. The student will be notified of the conditions for formal readmission to the district following his period of expulsion.
Motion unanimously carried.
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It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that Student No. 352225 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(g). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that he complete his graduation credits in his current home teaching placement.
Motion unanimously carried.
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It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Student No. 370631 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year and through the fall semester of the 2009-10 school year for violation of California Education Code section(s) 48915(a)(1), 48900(a)(1), (a)(2), and (k). It was further moved that the student be referred to an alternative educational program during the period of expulsion. The student will be notified of the conditions for formal readmission to the district following his period of expulsion.
Motion unanimously carried.
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NEW BUSINESS: |
Mrs. Henry stated she would not be able to attend Youth in Government Day. Dr. Simons will.
Mrs. Henry will be attending the CSBA Delegate Assembly meeting on May 16/17 but will not stay for Legislative Action due to the cost.
Ms Castrey will be representing Region 15 at the Delegate Assembly on May 16/17.
Dr. Riley asked Board members to confirm their availability for a June 12, 2009 Board meeting. All were available.
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ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:
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Janice Jetton, nurse, spoke on behalf of the student health and learning. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
The meeting was adjourned by the President, Ms Castrey, at 11:20 p.m. in memory of Charlie Wilkins.
______________________________ Clerk
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