BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bonnie Castrey

Brian Garland

Susan Henry

Matthew Harper

Michael Simons

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Van Riley, Superintendent

Debbie Coleman, Asst. Superintendent, Human Resources

Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services

Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:

None

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

District Office

May 27, 2008

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by the Board President, Dr. Simons.  Dr. Riley introduced two new administrators:  Jennifer Bourgeois, new Assistant Principal at Westminster High School, and Chris Dornbush, new Assistant Principal at Huntington Beach High School.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  (II)

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

PUBLIC HEARING -PREPARATION OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR HBHS STADIUM:

(II-A)

A public hearing was held as part of the preparation of the Draft Negative Declaration.  Staff will prepare a response to comments and recommend mitigation measures, if any, that may have significant environmental impact.  The Board may consider the project for approval and adopt the Negative Declaration at the next scheduled Board meeting.  The president gaveled the hearing open.  There being no input, the hearing was declared closed.

PUBLIC HEARING -PREPARATION OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR WHS STADIUM:

(II-B)

The Board will hold a public hearing as part of the preparation of the Draft Negative Declaration.  Staff will prepare a response to comments and recommend mitigation measures, if any, that may have significant environmental impact.  The Board may consider the project for approval and adopt the Negative Declaration at the next scheduled Board meeting.  The president gaveled the hearing open.  There being no input, the hearing was declared closed.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:  (II-C)

None.

CONSENT CALENDAR:  (III)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

      PERSONNEL       REPORT:  (III-A)

Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 12 as presented.

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR ADULT SCHOOL/COAST HIGH SCHOOL -NEW CONSTRUCTION AT OVHS:  (III-B)

Approval was granted to enter into an agreement with PJHM Architects for architectural services for the new Adult Education/Coast High School building(s) that is being proposed to be built at the Ocean View High School site.  Fees for these services will be 7.5% of the construction cost and 5% of the purchase cost of the new building(s), based on required, specific architectural services that will be paid from Measure C funds.

TERMINATION OF THE PRIME CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AT HBHS AND OVHS MODERNIZATION PROJECTS AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN LIEU OF TERMINATION FOR CAUSE FOR NON-PAYMENT OF Y’DEEN’S CONSULTANTS:

(III-C)

Approval was granted for the termination of the Prime Contracts (Contract Nos. 9124, 9375, and 9376) with Y’Deen/Associates, Architects for modernization projects at Huntington Beach High School and Ocean View High School. Approval is further recommended to approve a settlement agreement.  The contract provides for both termination for cause and termination for convenience.  However, termination of the contract by means of a settlement agreement with Y’Deen will better serve the district in severing Y’Deen’s services in an efficient and cost effective manner.

AWARD OF BIDS:  (III-D)

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.

EMERGENCY RESOLUTION FOR STRUCTURAL WALL REPAIR AT VALLEY VISTA HIGH SCHOOL:  (III-E)

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution authorizing the structural repair of a wall at room No. 9 at Valley Vista High School by MSH Construction Company, on an emergency basis without formal bidding in an amount not to exceed $40,850.

      RESOLUTION

      NO. 46:

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, GARLAND, CASTREY, SIMONS

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        NONE

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

BUDGET UPDATE AND DIRECTION:  (IV-A)

On May 14, 2008, the Governor's May Revise was released.  The Board has received a summary of the provisions of the May Revise along with commentary from several organizations including CSBA and ACSA.  The superintendent presented information in a two-page report related to the impact of the May Revise on the development of the district's budget.  The Board considered implications of the May Revise and gave direction to staff related to preparation of the district's budget.  After Board discussion, Dr. Simons stated that the Board approved the recommendations in concept.  Dr. Riley was asked to provide the Board with the original list and new list of recommendations.

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Garland, to give staff direction to move ahead with the recommendations. The district budget is calendared for Board approval on June 24, 2008.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ms Castrey asked about the signups for the CSBA Annual Conference.  The superintendent’s office will contact Board members.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:

Donald Hume, teacher, thanked the Board for providing money for the classrooms.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned by Dr. Simons at 7:03 p.m.

______________________________

                           Clerk

______________________________

                        Secretary