BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bonnie Castrey

Brian Garland

Matthew Harper

Susan Henry

Michael Simons

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Van Riley, Superintendent

Stephen Ritter, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services

Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services

Kathy Miller, Asst. Superintendent, Personnel/Emp Relations

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:

None

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

District Education Center

April 26, 2005

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by the Board President, Ms Castrey.

CLOSED SESSION: (I)

The Board recessed to closed session at 5:32 p.m. to consider: Negotiations Update – Conference with Labor Negotiators concerning DEA contract – Government Code section 54957.6.  Present were Agency Negotiators Kathy Miller and Steve Ritter.  Also present was Van Riley.

CALL BACK TO ORDER:

The meeting was called back to order at 6:08 p.m. by Ms Bonnie Castrey.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  (II)

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-A)

None

STUDENT EXPULSIONS:  (IV-A)

It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Harper, that student No. 338050 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2004-05 school year for violation of Education Code, section 48900 (k).  It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that the student remain in home teaching for the rest of the semester and that an IEPT meeting be held prior to the beginning of the 2005-06 school year to determine appropriate school placement.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that student No. 317808 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2004-05 school year and for the fall semester of the 2005-06 school year for violation of Education Code, section 48900 (a-1).  It was further moved that during the period of expulsion, the student attend the Orange County Department of Education ACCESS program.  The student will be notified in January 2006 of his right to request reenrollment into an appropriate district school.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

2005-06 SCHOOL CALENDAR: (V-A)

2006-07 SCHOOL CALENDAR:

Agreement has been reached between the District Educators Association and the District regarding the instructional calendar for the 2005-06 and the 2006-07 school years.

It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to adopt the 2005-06 school calendar as presented.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to adopt the 2006-07 school calendar as presented. 

                                                Motion carried 4-1.

                                                Mr. Harper voted No.

RELOCATION OF DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER AND ADULT EDUCATION FACILITY: (V-B)

The Board subcommittee on facilities (Dr. Simons, Dr. Riley, and Mr. Garland) provided an update on options for relocating the Education Center and Adult Education facilities.

The Superintendent indicated that all available options have been explored.  He asked Mr. Garland and Dr. Simons to comment on the status of the search for an affordable commercial/office building that would meet our needs.

Dr. Simons provided information regarding a large two-story building at 5832 Bolsa Avenue in Huntington Beach, which is available and could be finished to meet our specifications.  The building is about 52,000 square feet which would allow us to lease out half of it and create a cash flow.  The building has a parking structure with space for 360 vehicles. 

Mr. Garland provided additional comments regarding the design of the building and the potential savings of getting out of our current leases.  He commented that the only drawback to the location on Bolsa is that it is not centrally located within the school district. 

The other option that is still being considered is to build an office building on the Patti’s Preschool site.

Dr. Simons recommended, and the Board agreed, to hold a special meeting on Monday, May 2, 2005, to further discuss these options and to move forward.

2005 BUDGET AND PROGRAMS:  (V-C)

In preparation for 2005 budget recommendations, which will be presented to the Board at the May 10, 2005 regular Board meeting, Superintendent Riley outlined program and budget areas that are under consideration for recommended changes.

He reviewed the fiscal condition of the district and the impact of the state budget, and he presented a summary of the Second Interim Report and the Current Operating Budget.  The enrollment projections were discussed and the need to plan for decline in enrollment by 2008.  He suggested that the Board consider escalating reserve goal so that funds will be set aside to address decline. 

Dr. Riley discussed the progress made on programs that were initiated this year, and he outlined program issues for 2005-06.   He also discussed some budget areas for consideration.

NEW BUSINESS:  (VI)

Dana Braun encouraged participation in the “rally around our schools” event at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at Ocean View High School.  She also asked the board to look carefully at proposals for spending and to look at capacity at all sites. 

ANY OTHER COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:  (VII)

None.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

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                           Clerk

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                        Secretary