BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bonnie Castrey

Susan Henry

Brian Garland

Matthew Harper

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

Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

District Education Center

May 31, 2005

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by the Board President, Ms Castrey.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II)

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-I)

None.

PROPERTY EXCHANGE REPORT – DISTRICT OFFICE:

(III-A)

Dr. Riley reviewed his report, indicating that recently the district was given notice by Fountain Valley Elementary School District that the district needed to vacate the currently leased former Lamb School property (Education Center) in approximately one year.  Since that time, staff has been investigating various options, including building on a current site, purchasing a vacant school site, leasing, and purchasing an office building.  The Board appointed Dr. Simons and Mr. Garland to serve on a Board committee to consider these options.  Dr. Riley reported that after

thorough consideration of costs, timing, and program requirements, the committee recommends an exchange/purchase of 5832 Bolsa Avenue as the best option for the district.  In order to have the option of leasing out some of the office space, incorporating an exchange of the district property located at 17200 Goldenwest Street was recommended.

Dr. Riley stated that in order to have the option of leasing part of the Bolsa facility, part of the revenue sources must be other than bonds or Certificates of Participation.  Approximately $6 million of the current COPS funds are available for use to help acquire the Bolsa site.  A summary of restricted facilities funds that could be utilized for the Bolsa purchase and subsequent tenant improvements were presented for review.  Total restricted funds available for Bolsa are $8.3 million.  Dr. Riley further reviewed the Bolsa Exchange/Purchase Summary, Tenant Improvement Estimates (approximately 50,000 square feet) and Ongoing Operational Expenses and Lease Income Summary.  Other issues included CEQA and a City Zoning Conformity Report regarding zoning.

Discussion followed with Board members asking questions and staff responding.

DECLARATION OF INTENT TO EXCHANGE REAL PROPERTY:  (III-B)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Garland, to adopt the resolution to exchange district property located at 17200 Goldenwest Street for 5832 Bolsa Avenue.  The Bolsa site will be used primarily for the District Office/Education Center.  Excess office space will be leased out to help cover operational expenditures.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND FUNDS:

(III-C)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Garland, to expend funds to accomplish the exchange/purchase, tenant improvements, and related costs through the use of COPS, Redevelopment Fees, KPI settlement funds, Facilities Block Grant, Home Depot funds, or other restricted facilities funds as described in the Property Exchange Report.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

NEW POSITION – FACILITIES TECHNICIAN:

(IV-A)

It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to establish a new position of Facilities Technician.  This position will support the Director of Facilities with various district projects including acquisition and relocation of the District Office, Measure C projects, new construction projects, and other facilities projects.  This position will be funded with restricted facilities funds at an annual cost of $68,000 to $84,000.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Dr. Simons reported that he and Susan Henry had attended the Ocean View School District Board meeting when they considered the district’s offer to purchase Park View School.  He reported that there was no interest at all in selling that property.  He suggested working with the City of Huntington Beach to investigate the possibility of a joint project at Wardlow School using Measure C funds.  Staff was asked to investigate and bring back information to the June 14, 2005 meeting.

RECESS:

The Board recessed to Closed Session at 5:28 p.m. to discuss:

1. Public Employee Assistant Superintendent Contracts – Government Code section 54957
2. Public Employee Administrative Assignments for 2005-06 – Government Code section 54957

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

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                           Clerk

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                        Secretary