HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING

June 13, 2006

 

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Susan Henry

Brian Garland

Matthew Harper

Michael Simons

 

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

 

Bonnie Castrey

 

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Van Riley, Superintendent

Kathy Miller, Asst. Superintendent, Personnel/Emp Relations

Stephen Ritter, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services

Carolyn Shirley, Executive Secretary

 

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:

 

Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services

Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

 

District Education Center

June 13, 2006

 

CALL TO ORDER:

 

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

 

CLOSED SESSION:  (I)

The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. to consider Negotiations Update – Conference with Labor Negotiators concerning DEA, CSEA and HBPSA contracts – 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 7:30 p.m.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II)

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.


 


APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  (III-A)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 9, 2006.

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the minutes of the special meeting held May 16, 2006.

 

                                                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 REPORT:  (III-C)

 

Mr. Garland presented a plaque to Jennifer Truong, Student Representative to the Board from Edison High School, and commended her for her service during the 2005-06 school year.

 

Jennifer provided a report of year-end activities at the school sites.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  (III-D)

 

Dr. Riley reported on the progress of the new district office facilities and indicated that the projected move-in date is the first week of August.  We are still seeking tenants for the lease space.

 

Dr. Riley reported that Deborah Coleman has been recommended to replace Kathy Miller as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.  Ms. Coleman currently serves as Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, in Santa Barbara County Education Office.

 

Assistant Principal Kathleen Lommen introduced new administrators at Edison High School:  Daniel Morris, who will serve as Assistant Principal, and Elliot Skolnick who will serve as the Special Programs Administrator.

 

STAFF AND STUDENT PRESENTATION – COAST HIGH SCHOOL (III-E)

Principal Doris Longmead presented highlights of programs at Coast High School.  She emphasized the school’s strong reading program and CAHSEE remediation classes, and she commended her staff on their work this year in preparing for the WASC accreditation process.  Current enrollment is 331 with 63 graduates in the class of 2006.  Student, Scott Renaldi, spoke regarding his success at Coast, and parent Kathy Beck praised the staff for their commitment to students.

 

Annual Report of the Citizens Oversight Committee for Measure C:  (III-F)

 

The Annual Report of the Citizen’s Oversight Committee for Measure C was presented by Charlie Bunten, Committee Chair. The report is a requirement of Education Code section 15280.  Mr. Garland commended the Committee for their work.  Steve Ritter recognized Nelson Cayabyab for coordinating Measure C projects.

 

PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVAL OF HBHS PEA WORKPLAN:

(III-G)

A public hearing was held regarding the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) Workplan for the Huntington Beach High School addition.  Comments on the PEA Workplan will be forwarded to the Department of Toxic Substances Control for evaluation. 

 

Mr. Cayabyab reported that step one of the PEA (an analysis of the soil downward) has been completed and that no reading has shown any detriment to the environment.  Step two, an analysis of the soil upward, will be conducted next month.

 

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD : (III-H)

 

Dean Yoshiyama, staff member, spoke concerning the weight room facilities at Ocean View High School.   Dr. Riley said that he will follow-up with the principal regarding the rationale for the decision concerning allocation of funds for weight room facilities at specific sites.

 

Mary-Jon McAvoy, staff member, thanked the Board and the superintendent for providing the resident substitute at the site/s this school year, which has allowed teachers to be released to participate in Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for special education students.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR:  (IV)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with the addendum and revisions to item IV-B, Personnel Report; deletion of item IV-I, Joint Use Agreement; and deletion of item IV-II, Resolution Personnel Reduction.  Dr. Simons asked for discussion on item IV-X, Lease Agreement for Park View with Ocean View School District.

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS: (IV-A)

 

Purchase orders in the amount of $2,881,080.58 were approved as presented.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT:  (IV-B)

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

 

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 the Field Trips as presented.

 

CONTRACTS AND CONSULTING AGREEMENTS:

(IV-E)

The 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.

 

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL/AGENCY CONTRACTS/

ADDENDA -

WOCCSE:  (IV-F)

 

Approval was granted for 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. 

PARENT REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT - WOCCSE NO. 9923:

(IV-G)

 

Approval was granted to reimburse the parent in an amount not to exceed a total of $1,674 for transportation of a special education student for the period April 16, 2006 through October 28, 2008.

PARENT REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT – WOCCSE NO. 9908:

(IV-H)

Approval was granted to reimburse the parent in an amount not to exceed a total of $1,674 for transportation of a special education student for the period December 21, 2005 through June 6, 2008.

JOINT-USE AGREEMENT - USE OF SHARED FACILITIES WITH OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ADULT ESL CLASSES: (IV-I)

 

This item was deleted from the Consent Calendar and will be resubmitted for consideration at a later date.

GRANT APPLICATION -COMMUNITY-BASED ENGLISH TUTORING (CBET) PROGRAM AT ADULT SCHOOL:

(IV-J)

 

Approval was granted for the Huntington Beach Adult School to submit an application to the California Department of Education for Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET) grant funds for the 2006-07 school year.  The amount of funding will be determined by the district’s most recent R-30 Annual Language Census Report.  No matching funds are required.  Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. 

CONTINUED FUNDING FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION  (GATE) PROGRAM:

(IV-K)

Approval was granted to submit a request to the California Department of Education for continued funding for the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program for the 2006-07 school year.  The district’s GATE application was approved for a three-year period through the 2007-08 school year.  This year’s funding is anticipated at approximately $120,000 and will be used to supplement existing instructional materials and to provide staff development activities.  No matching funds are required.  Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.

 

GRANT APPLICATION – CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES (HBHS, OVHS, & WHS): (IV-L)

Approval was granted to submit applications to the California Department of Education for continued funding for the California Partnership Academies for the 2006-07 school year.  Funding is in the amount of $81,000 each for the Entertainment and Tourism Academy at Huntington Beach High School, the Business Academy at Ocean View High School, and the Health Science Careers Academy at Westminster High School.  Matching funds are required and will be provided through in-kind support.  Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.

 


 

GRANT APPLICATION – SPECIALIZED SECONDARY PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION SITE (WHS):

(IV-M)

Approval was granted for Westminster High School to submit an application to the California Department of Education for Specialized Secondary Program (SSP) Demonstration Site grant funding in the amount of $10,000 for the 2006-07 school year.  The MERITS program qualifies to receive this funding because it met and exceeded the requirements of California Education Code section 58800 by developing model curriculum and innovative strategies and operating structures in the high school setting.  Funds will be used to support activities that showcase the MERITS program.  Matching funds are required and will be provided through in-kind support.  Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.

 

NEW BASIC TEXTBOOK ADOPTION – FIRST AND SECOND LISTS: (IV-N)

 

Approval was granted to adopt the new basic textbooks (first and second lists) for the 2006-07 school year.  The thirty-day review period has been completed according to district policy.

NEW BASIC TEXTBOOK ADOPTION – THIRD LIST:

(IV-O)

 

Approval was granted to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (third list) for the 2006-07 school year according to district policy.

 

WAIVER OF ALGEBRA I GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR DESIGNATED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE CLASS OF 2006:

(IV-P)

 

Approval was granted to submit a request for a waiver of the Algebra I graduation requirement, California Education Code Section 51224.5(b), for three (3) designated special education students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) in the class of 2006.  The waiver will allow the designated students, who have met all other graduation requirements including three years of math, to receive high school diplomas.

ACCEPTANCE OF TITLE III IMMIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM SUB-GRANT FUNDING:

(IV-Q)

Approval was granted to accept Title III Immigrant Education Program sub-grant funding from the California Department of Education in the amount of $32,640 for the 2006-07 school year.  The funding, based on enrollment of students who are new to the United States, will be used to provide enhanced educational opportunities for immigrant students.  No matching funds are required.  Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. 

 


 

ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FOR THE INFANT AND TODDLER RESOURCE PROGRAM: (IV-R)

Approval was granted to accept and expend funds from the California Department of Education in the amount of $3,991 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, 2006, are for the purpose of purchasing materials, training staff, and expanding outreach efforts for the CalSAFE program.

 

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT – SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT – CASE SN 04-02375: (IV-S)

Approval was granted for the confidential Settlement Agreement between Huntington Beach Union High School District and an 18 year old special education student as final resolution in the Hearing Office Case SN 04-02375.  All parties have agreed to the terms of the agreement.  The district agrees to pay the petitioner’s attorney fees in the amount of $4,500 and to pay $4,000 for compensatory education services to be applied towards a vocational skills training program for the student.

 

STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT:

(IV-T)

Approval was granted for a student teaching agreement with Biola University from May 1, 2006 to September 1, 2008.  The agreement is similar to those previously approved for the training of student teachers from various institutions.

 

AWARD OF BIDS:  (IV-U)

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.

 

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICES:  (IV-V)

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

 

 

AGREEMENTS TO CONTRACT FOR PROPOSITION 39 AUDITS: (IV-W)

Approval was granted for agreements with the CPA firm of Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP, to conduct the annual financial and performance audits for the district’s Measure C general obligation bonds (Proposition 39) for fiscal year 2005-06 at a cost of $7,700 plus expenses.

 


 

LEASE AGREEMENT - PARK VIEW,  OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT:

(IV-X)

 

Approval was granted for the lease with Ocean View School District for the use of Park View School for the Adult Education and Coast High School programs for the term of five years with rent increases from 2006-2011 forward based on the Consumer Price Index.

LEASE AGREEMENT - WHS FARM: (IV-Y)

Approval was granted for a lease agreement with James Russell to be tenant of the Westminster High School farm.  In exchange for rent-free housing, tenant agrees to provide supervision and surveillance over Westminster High School.  The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009 with a 30-day termination clause.

 

SALES OF SURPLUS/

OBSOLETE DISTRICT VEHICLES: (IV-Z)

 

Approval was granted to dispose of the listed surplus/obsolete district vehicles by public auction through Nationwide Auctioneers. 

 

INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION - HBHS CLASSROOM EXPANSION AREA:

(IV-AA)

Approval was granted for the release of the Huntington Beach High School Expansion and Renovation Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to start the 30-day public review and comment period.  The findings in the MND and the supporting analysis in the IS was prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed high school project. 

 

AGREEMENT – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACTUARIAL REPORT: (IV-BB)

Approval was granted for an agreement with Bay Actuarial Consultants to conduct an actuarial study of the district’s Workers’ Compensation self-insurance program for a cost not to exceed $4,800. 

 

 

INSURANCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM: (IV-CC)

Approval was granted for the following claims.  Claim information is available in the Business Division.

 

Action              Claim No.                    Type/Description

 

Settle                06-43213 DD              Personal injury claim for

                                                            $5,000

Reject              06-06-43786 DD         Personal injury claim

 


 

APRIL 2006 DISBURSEMENTS:

(IV-DD)

 

A recap of the payments processed during the month of April 2006 was presented.

 

ENROLLMENT & ADA: (IV-EE)

A report on enrollment and ADA for the period April 3-28, 2006 was presented.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION

NO. 45:

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution authorizing the transfers made within the approved budgets of various funds for 2005-06. 

 

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

 

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

 

RESOLUTION – ADDTNL INCOME AND EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND:

(IV-GG)

 

RESOLUTION

NO. 46:

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 $48,981 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 2005-06.

 

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

 

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

 

RESOLUTION – INCREASE/

DECREASE INCOME & RESERVES –SCHOOL FACILITIES FUNDS: (IV-HH)

 

RESOLUTION

NO. 47

 

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 and reserves by the net amount of $(89,000) in the County School Facilities Funds for the fiscal year 2005-06.

 

 

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

 

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

 

RESOLUTION-CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REDUCTION: 

(IV-II)

 

This item was deleted from the Consent Calendar.  Categorical funding is sufficient to avoid reduction in staff at this time.

RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH TAX RATE FOR SERIES 2007 BONDS: (V-A)

 

RESOLUTION

NO. 48:

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons to adopt a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to establish a tax rate for bonds of the Huntington Beach Union High School District expected to be sold during fiscal year 2006-07.

 

AYES:             HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             HARPER

ABSENT:        CASTREY

 

                                                Resolution adopted.

 

EMPLOYMENT OF

TEACHERS WITH PIP PERMITS:  (VI-A)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Harper, to approve the teachers employed on the basis of a Provisional Internship Permit during summer school 2006 and the 2006-07 school year.

 

 

AYES:                         HARPER, HENRY,GARLAND

NOES:                         NONE

ABSTENTION:           SIMONS

ABSENT:                    CASTREY

 

                                                Motion carried.

 

BOARD POLICY REVISION:  (VII-A)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the following Board Policy for second reading and adoption in the continued revision of existing policies:

 

BP 5030 - Students

Student Wellness

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 


 

STUDENT EXPULSIONS:  (VIII-A)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that student number 346171 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year and the 2006 summer session for violation of California Education Code 48900(b).  It was further moved that during the period of expulsion, the student attend the district’s Community Day School.  In July 2006, the student will be notified of his right to request reenrollment at Huntington Beach High School for the 2006-07 school year.

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

 

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Harper, that student number 323130 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year and the first semester of the 2006-07 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(c) and (d).  It was further moved that during the period of expulsion the student attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school (ACCESS).  In January 2007, the student will be notified of his right to request reenrollment into an appropriate district school other than Marina High School.

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

 

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons, that student number 334863 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year and the first semester of the 2006-07 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(d).  It was further moved that during the period of expulsion the student attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school (ACCESS).  In January 2007, the student will be notified of his right to request reenrollment into an appropriate district school.

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

 

It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Harper, that the district and student number 334861 agree to a stipulated expulsion for the period June 14, 2006 through January 26, 2007 for violation of California Education Code 48900(a-1) and (a-2).  It was further moved that during the period June 14, 2006 through January 26, 2007, the student attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school (ACCESS).  It was further recommended that the expulsion be suspended from August 30, 2006 through January 26, 2007, during which time the student will be allowed to reenroll in the district.

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS:  (IX)

 

Mrs. Henry indicated that she would be attending the annual California School Board Association conference in November.

 

Dr. Simons asked for clarification on the shade structure that is being built at Ocean View High School.  Dr. Riley indicated that the structure was for athletic equipment. 

 

Concerning item IV-X, Lease Agreement with Ocean View School District, Dr. Simons stated that he would like to see the Board and the district begin to look at securing a permanent facility for the Adult School and Coast High School rather than continue the expense of leasing the Park View site.  Mr. Harper agreed.

 

ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:

 

Dean Yoshiyama, staff member, addressed the board and stated that the shade structure that is being built at Ocean View High School will be a fenced area with a shade cover and that he believes it will not provide security for athletic equipment.

 

Coast High School student, Vanessa Leon, spoke to the Board regarding the benefit that Coast High School and the staff had been in providing an opportunity for her to complete high school.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________

                           Clerk

 

 

 

______________________________

                        Secretary