BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bonnie Castrey

Brian Garland

Susan Henry

Matthew Harper

Michael Simons

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Van Riley, Superintendent

Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services

Debbie Coleman, Asst. Superintendent, Human Resources

Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:

None

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

District Office

May 12, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by the Board President, Ms Castrey.

CLOSED SESSION:  (I-A)

1.      The Board recessed to closed session at 6:31 p.m. to consider Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release – Government Code section 54957 and Education Code sections 44943, 44896 and 44951;  Parent Appeals – Education Code sections 35146 and 48260; and 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.

CALL BACK TO ORDER:

The meeting was called back to order at 7:40 p.m.  Ms Castrey announced that in Closed Session the Board considered a transfer appeal which was denied 5-0.  However the student may return to his home school second semester of the next school year if he meets all conditions set forth by the Board.  The Board also took action to dismiss a classified employee on a 5-0 vote.

The Board recognized former Trustees Bonnie Bruce and Linda Moulton-Patterson and Darlene LeFort, President of Coastline Regional Occupational Program.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  (II)

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bonnie Bruce.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  (III-A)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held April 14, 2009.

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES:  (III-B)

Board members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities.

STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: (III-C)

Cole Harrington, Student Representative to the Board from Marina High School, presented reports on campus activities.  Ms Castrey thanked Cole for his representation over the past year and presented him with a plaque.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  (III-D)

Dr. Patricia Landau, Director of Human Resources/Classified, presented a check to the Superintendent and Board reflecting the equivalent dollars of volunteer work in the amount of $3,555,283.  Dr. Landau thanked the Board, principals and community resource people.

Dr. Riley thanked the Board on behalf of the school nurses of Orange County for his receiving the HALO Award.  He stated that we have the best nursing staff, together with health clerk staff, of any district in Orange County.

Dr. Riley shared pictures of the Huntington Beach Auditorium taken in the last couple of days, stating that it is now a beautiful facility since its renovation.

The WOCCSE Executive Director position closed yesterday, with 27 applications.  Interviews will take place and it is hoped to have a new director named in the next month or so.

Ms Castrey thanked Dr. Landau and the community support system for all their work, stating that is very unusual to have this type level of support in a high school district.

Ms Castrey announced that the Board was pulling items VIII-C, VIII-D, VIII-E, VIII-F and VIII-G, concerning salary schedules for 2009-10.  She indicated that they will be placed on a future agenda prior to July 1, 2009.

PRESENTATION TO ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS:  (III-E):

Bonnie Bruce and Linda Moulton-Patterson, presented the President of the APA Foundation with a check on behalf of Rainbow Disposal for the hard work of the students of the Academy at the April 19, 2009 Earth Day Celebration event held at Rainbow Disposal.  Thanks were extended to Ms Castrey for making the APA students’ participation possible.  The check was accepted with grateful thanks on behalf of the Academy, students and faculty.

STAFF PRESENTATION – VVHS:  (III-F)

Valley Vista High School Principal, Kerry Clitheroe, reported on the school’s career exploration opportunities through the annual Career Fair, Career of the Month elective credits, ROP classes, guest speakers and the senior portfolio.

PUBLIC HEARING IN PREPARATION OF THE DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE OVHS EXPANSION PROJECT:  (III-G)

A public hearing was held to provide the public the opportunity to comment on the Negative Declaration for the proposed Ocean View High School Expansion Project.  The Negative Declaration was submitted to the State Clearing House and advertised for a thirty-day public review.  This public hearing is part of the preparation of the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.  The President gaveled the hearing open.  There being no input, the hearing was declared closed.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:  (III-H)

Jeff Larson, President of DEA, thanked the Board for pulling the salary schedule items from the agenda.

Susan Holz and Karen Ronchetti, staff members, spoke in support of their positions.

CONSENT CALENDAR:  (IV)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with the exception of items IV-O, New Basic Textbook Adoption – First List 2009-10, which was pulled for a speaker;  and IV-BB, Increase Parking Citation Collections Mandated by Senate Bill 1407, which was pulled by Mr. Harper, each for separate consideration.

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

PURCHASE ORDERS:  (IV-A)

Purchase orders in the amount of $3,490,183.24 were approved as presented.

PERSONNEL REPORT:  (IV-B)

Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 10 as presented.  Ms Castrey noted that there are five classified retirees totaling 144 years experience.  We just lost a classified staff member who retired last year at age 91.  She announced that the meeting would be adjourned this evening in memory of Marjorie Sheneberger.

PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES:  (IV-C)

Approval was granted for the Professional and Official Business activities as presented.

FIELD TRIPS:  (IV-D)

Approval was granted for Field Trips as presented.

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.

PART C RESPITE COSTS REIMBURSEMENT - WOCCSE - NO. 0903:  (IV-F)

Approval was granted for the Huntington Beach Union High School District (WOCCSE) to reimburse designated parents for infant respite care in an amount not to exceed $1,566 for the period February 24, 2009 to June 29, 2011.  Respite care is determined to be an appropriate service under Part C criteria of the infant’s Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL/AGENCY CONTRACTS/ ADDENDA -WOCCSE:  (IV-G)

Approval was granted to enter into the non-public school/agency contracts/addenda as presented, and the West Orange County Consortium for Special Education is authorized to receive invoices and process payment.

APPLICATION FOR NETWORK FOR HEALTHY CALIFORNIA GRANT FUNDS AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OVSD – WHS:  (IV-H)

Approval was granted for Westminster High School to submit an application to the California Department of Health Services for Network for Healthy California continued grant funds for the three-year period, October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012.  Funding request is in the amount of $954,977 for the 2009-10 school year, $954,977 for the 2010-11 school year, and $954,977 for the 2011-12 school year.  Approval is further recommended for the MOU with Ocean View School District.  The purpose of this funding is to continue to provide nutrition education and physical activity promotion to Food Stamp Nutrition Eligible (FSNE) students and families.  No district matching funds are required.  Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.

APPLICATION FOR NETWORK FOR HEALTHY CALIFORNIA GRANT FUNDS AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH WSD – WHS:  (IV-I)

Approval was granted for Westminster High School to submit an application to the California Department of Health Services for Network for Healthy California continued grant funds for the three-year period, October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012.  Funding request is in the amount of $954,977 for the 2009-10 school year, $954,977 for the 2010-11 school year, and $954,977 for the 2011-12 school year.  Approval is further recommended for the MOU with Westminster School District.  The purpose of this funding is to continue to provide nutrition education and physical activity promotion to Food Stamp Nutrition Eligible (FSNE) students and families.  No district matching funds are required.  Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.

APPLICATION FOR NETWORK FOR HEALTHY CALIFORNIA GRANT FUNDS AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GGUSD – WHS:  (IV-J)

Approval was granted for Westminster High School to submit an application to the California Department of Health Services for Network for Healthy California continued grant funds for the three-year period, October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012.  Funding request is in the amount of $954,977 for the 2009-10 school year, $954,977 for the 2010-11 school year, and $954,977 for the 2011-12 school year.  Approval was further granted for the MOU with Garden Grove Unified School District.  The purpose of this funding is to continue to provide nutrition education and physical activity promotion to Food Stamp Nutrition Eligible (FSNE) students and families.  No district matching funds are required.  Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.

APPLICATION FOR FUNDING – CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION - COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS GRANT – MHS AND HBHS:  (IV-K)

Approval was granted to submit an application to the Orange County Department of Education in the amount of $30,000 for the 2009-10 school year.  This is a service agreement with the OCDE to participate in the Career Technical Education – Community Collaborative Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (CTE – CC STEM) pilot project with Marina and Huntington Beach high schools.  Teachers will plan and develop methods and practices designed to motivate students to pursue education and careers in areas of math, science, and technology.  Technology will be infused into existing courses to provide necessary skills for students to achieve their career oriented goals in math, science, and technology.  No matching funds are required.  Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.

APPLICATION FOR FUNDING – INDIAN EDUCATION GRANT:  (IV-L)

Approval was granted to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Education for Indian Education grant funding in the amount of $221,283 for the 2009-10 school year.  This is submitted on a yearly basis to ensure funding.  These federal grant funds will be used to continue to provide eligible American Indian/Native American students with after-school tutoring and study skills, counseling, and cultural activities unique to their heritage.  No matching funds are required.  Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.

REIMBURSEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT EDUCATION EVALUATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT:  (IV-M)

Approval was granted for the Huntington Beach Union High School District to reimburse the parents of a special education student for an Independent Educational Evaluation conducted by Dr. Chris Davidson in an amount not to exceed $3,500.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS FOR DESIGNATED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS USING MODIFICATIONS ON THE CAHSEE:  (IV-N)

Approval was granted to grant high school diplomas to designated special education students in the Class of 2009 who have received the equivalent of a passing score on the California High School Exit Exam after taking the exam using modifications as outlined in the students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) and as defined in Education Code section 60851(c).  The list of designated students will be available in the Educational Services Division, Special Education office.

AMENDMENT TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING –  OFFICE OF THE KERN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, FISCAL CRISIS AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TEAM, AND CALIFORNIA SCHOOL INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAM:  (IV-P)

Approval was granted for the acceptance of funding for implementation of the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data Systems (CALPADS).  The California Department of Education mandates that Local Educational Agencies (LEA) report enrollment information, and is in the process of transitioning districts to this CALPADS system.  This agreement is between the Office of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, as administrative agent, and the Huntington Beach Union High School District.  This funding is available on a cost recovery basis as the transition tasks to CALPADS are completed and will not exceed $135,419 for the amended period of June 30, 2009 through December 30, 2009.

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION – CLASS OF 2009:

(IV-Q)

Approval was granted for the list of candidates for graduation, Class of 2009.  This list will be available for review in the Educational Services Division.

DESIGNATION OF CIF LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2009-10:

(IV-R)

Approval was granted to designate the principals of the six comprehensive high schools to serve as their respective school’s California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) league representatives for the 2009-10 school year.  The designation is required by Education Code section 33353(a)1.

SUPERVISED FIELDWORK AGREEMENT WITH AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY FOR UNPAID SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERNS:   (IV-S)

Approval was granted for the Supervised Fieldwork Agreement with Azusa Pacific University for School Psychologist intern placement.  The agreement will allow the Azusa Pacific University to place student interns with the district for unpaid clinical fieldwork experience during the period May 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.  The interns will be supervised by appropriate administrative and psychology staff.

DESTRUCTION OF PUPIL RECORDS:  (IV-T)

Approval was granted to destroy pupil records held for three years or more in compliance with guidelines of the California Code of Regulations, section 437, Retention and Destruction of Pupil Records.

REJECTION OF BID:  (IV-U)

Approval was granted to reject Bid No. 1070 for Valley Vista High School Low Voltage which was funded by Measure C on the basis that bids received substantially exceed budget.

RELIEF OF APPARENT LOW BIDDER OF BID

NO. 1068:  (IV-V)

Approval was granted to relieve SMC Construction Company as apparent low bidder of Bid No. 1068 Huntington Beach High School Elevator Shaft which was funded by Measure C on the basis that they have properly documented facts establishing grounds for withdrawal.

AWARD OF BIDS:  (IV-W)

Approval was granted to award bids to the successful bidders as presented.  It was further moved that all other bids be rejected as being higher in cost or not meeting specifications.  All bid results are available for review in the Purchasing Department.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – CONTRACT NO. 0300 – EHS:  (IV-X)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract No. 0300 for Edison High School Modernization: General Works Package No. 2 by PW Construction, Inc., and to pay the five percent retention after filing.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – CONTRACT NO. 0793 – FVHS:

(IV-Y)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract No. 0793 for Fountain Valley High School Select Renovations, Buildings B, C, E and F by MSH Construction Company, Inc., and to pay the ten percent retention after filing.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – CONTRACT NO. 0349 – WHS:  (IV-Z)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract No. 0349 for Westminster High School Modernization by Scorpio Enterprises, Inc., and to pay the five percent retention after filing.

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICES:  (IV-AA)

Approval was granted for the change notices to the contracts as presented which were previously awarded.

AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT FOR  ANNUAL MANDATED COSTS SERVICES:  (IV-CC)

Approval was granted for an agreement with Centration Management Advisors & Consultants to prepare the annual mandated cost claims for the district, for the period beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010 in the amount of $14,000.

ENROLLMENT & ADA:  (IV-DD)

A report on enrollment and ADA for the period February 23, 2009 to March 20, 2009 was presented.

MARCH 2009 DISBURSEMENTS:  (IV-EE)

A recap of payments processed during the month of March 2009 was presented.

RESOLUTION - TRANSFER OF FUNDS - VARIOUS FUNDS:  (IV-FF)

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution that authorizes the transfers made within the approved budgets of the various funds for 2008-09.

RESOLUTION

NO. 54:

AYES:                        HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY,                                 CASTREY

NOES:                        NONE

ABSENT:       NONE

                                    Resolution unanimously adopted.

RESOLUTION - INCREASE/ DECREASE INCOME, EXPENDITURES AND RESERVES - GENERAL FUND:  (IV-GG)

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, decreasing expenditures and increasing reserves by the net amount of $249,762 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 2008-09.

RESOLUTION

NO. 55:

AYES:                        HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY,                                 CASTREY

NOES:                        NONE

ABSENT:       NONE

                                    Resolution unanimously adopted.

RESOLUTION – INCREASE INCOME, EXPENDITURES & RESERVES – COUNTY SCHOOL FACILITIES FUND:  (IV-HH)

The district has projected increases in funding for various capital projects and other funding sources.  Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income, expenditures and reserves in the amount of $12,127 in the County School Facilities Fund for the fiscal year 2008-09.

RESOLUTION

NO. 56:

AYES:                        HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY,                                 CASTREY

NOES:                        NONE

ABSENT:       NONE

                                    Resolution unanimously adopted.

NEW BASIC TEXTBOOK ADOPTION – FIRST LIST 2009-10:

(IV-O)

Greg Brewsaugh, staff member, spoke in support of textbooks.  It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (First List) for the 2009-10 school year according to district policy.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

INCREASE PARKING CITATION COLLECTIONS MANDATED BY SENATE BILL 1407:  (IV-BB)

Discussion took place about the citation process.  Dr. Riley will research and provide to the Board in a Confidential Letter.  It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, to increase the district’s parking citation collections by $5.00 to account for the increased tax mandated by Senate Bill 1407 which became law January 1, 2009.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

RESOLUTION –

2009-10 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES:  (V-A)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, to adopt the resolution authorizing the borrowing of funds for fiscal year 2009-10 and the issuance and sale of one or more series of 2009-10 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not to exceed $20 million, participation in the South Coast Local Education Agencies pooled Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note program, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County to issue and sell said notes.  The resolution, trust agreement, purchase agreement and preliminary official statement are on file in the Business Division.

RESOLUTION

NO. 57:

AYES:                        HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY,                                 CASTREY

NOES:                        NONE

ABSENT:       NONE

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

STRATEGIC PLANNING – SECOND UPDATE:   (VI-A)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to provide a written summary of the progress made on the District Strategic Plan goals in lieu of having an all-day retreat.  There would be a savings to the general fund of about $2,500.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

DECLARATION OF NEED FOR FULLY QUALIFIED EDUCATORS:  (VII-A)

In accordance with Title 5 regulations, the district is required to annually file a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  The declaration will provide the district with the ability to employ or assign persons who are not appropriately credentialed and file waivers, as needed.  It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, to file the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators form for the 2009-2010 school year.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

BUDGET UPDATE:  (VII-B)

The Superintendent provided an update on the budget, commenting on the recommended special reserve and the pending federal stimulus funds.  Dr. Riley stated that he has cut $6.5 million at the direction of the Board.  The police officer grant has been submitted on time but we are not expecting to hear back until September.

Dr. Riley reported on district department reductions, declining enrollment, and the WorkAbility transfer.  He indicated that the May election and June Revise will impact our district if it is balanced on the back of education, making another $9 million reduction for this district.  Dr. Riley stated that last year we reduced $5.5 million, another $5.3 million in February, $9 million this coming July.  Another $9 million would be devastating and the state needs to figure out a way to fund education.  The Federal Stimulus money is only one-time income.  Overall, this district will have cut almost $30 million in ongoing reductions and while $4.7 million is welcome, it doesn’t solve the ongoing problem.

RESOLUTION – CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REDUCTION:  (VIII-A)

Christiane Garisek, President of CSEA, and Greta Reeves, staff member, addressed the Board on the proposed reductions.

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons, to adopt a resolution for the reduction of specific classified services as presented, with the exception of Instructional Aide-SH at EHS/SAC (4 positions), Instructional Aide-Special Education, Comprehensive Sites (6), and Public Safety Officers Districtwide (7), which were pulled for separate consideration.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

RESOLUTION

NO. 58:

AYES:                        HARPER, GARLAND, SIMONS, HENRY,                                 CASTREY

NOES:                        NONE

ABSENT:       NONE

                                    Resolution unanimously adopted.

It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Harper, to adopt a resolution for the reduction of Instructional Aide-SH at EHS/SAC

(4 positions).

                                    Motion carried 4-1.

                                    Mr. Garland voted no.

It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Dr. Simons, to adopt a resolution for the reduction of Instructional Aide-Special Education, Comprehensive Sites (6 positions).

                                    Motion carried 4-1.

                                    Mr. Garland voted no.

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to adopt a resolution for the reduction of Public Safety Officers Districtwide (7 positions).

                                    Motion carried 4-1.

                                    Mr. Harper voted no.

REDUCTION IN FORCE (no hearing) 2009:  (VIII-B)

Lydia Smith-Davis, staff member, addressed the Board.  It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to notify the individual listed on Exhibit A (Media Specialist) that her services will be terminated at the end of the 2008-09 school year pursuant to the notice given to the individual prior to March 15, 2009, for the reasons set forth in such prior notice.

                                    Motion carried 3-2.

                                    Mr. Garland and Mr. Harper voted no.

TEACHERS SALARY SCHEDULE 2009-10:  (VIII-C)

Pulled from the agenda in order to have discussion on the matter.

CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE 2009-10:  (VIII-D)

Pulled from the agenda in order to have discussion on the matter.

PUPIL SERVICES SALARY SCHEDULE 2009-10:  (VIII-E)

Pulled from the agenda in order to have discussion on the matter.

SALARY SCHEDULES 2009-10 FOR CERTIFICATED ADMINISTRATORS, CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES:  (VIII-F)

Pulled from the agenda in order to have discussion on the matter.

SALARY SCHEDULE 2009-10 FOR CLASSIFIED SERVICE EXEMPT EMPLOYEES:  (VIII-G)

Pulled from the agenda in order to have discussion on the matter.

STUDENT EXPULSIONS:

(IX-A)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Student No. 367038, grade 9, 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) 48900.7, 48900(a)(1), and (k).  It was further moved that the student be referred to an alternative educational program during the period of expulsion and that the student be notified of the conditions for formal readmission to the district following her period of expulsion.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Student No. 366480, grade 9, 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© and (k).  It was further moved that the student be referred to an alternative educational program during the period of expulsion and that the student be notified of the conditions for formal readmission to the district following his period of expulsion.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Student No. 364435, grade 10, 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(c), (j), and (k).  It was further moved that the student be referred to an alternative educational program during the period of expulsion and that the student be notified of the conditions for formal readmission to the district following his period of expulsion.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Harper commented on the recent article regarding cell towers near Harbour View Elementary School, indicating that he had no problem with cell towers, that they bring in revenue to the district, and suggested that the district review if there are any potential sites at any of our high schools for the installation of cell towers.

Ms Castrey asked trustees to calendar October 17, 2009 for the fall musical Grand Opening of the Huntington Beach Auditorium.

ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:           

None.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:

The Board returned to Closed Session at 9:25 p.m. to continue earlier discussions.

CALL BACK TO ORDER:

The meeting was called back to order at 10:11 p.m.  Ms Castrey reported that no action was taken.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned by the President, Ms Castrey, at

10:12 p.m. in memory of Marjorie Sheneberger, past Classified Employee of the Year, who recently passed away.

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                           Clerk

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                        Secretary