BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Brian Garland

Susan Henry

Matthew Harper

Michael Simons

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

Bonnie Castrey

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Van Riley, Superintendent

Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services

Debbie Coleman, Asst. Superintendent, Human Resources

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:

Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

District Office

September 9, 2008

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. by the Board President, Dr. Simons.

CLOSED SESSION:  (I)

The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:33 p.m. to consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent – Government Code section 54957; and Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal/Release – Government Code section 54957.

RECONVENE:

The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 p.m.  Dr. Simons stated that the Board met to consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent – Government Code section 54957, and reported that no action was taken.  Regarding        Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal/Release, the Board took action in closed session to terminate a public employee.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  (II)

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cole Harrington, new Student Representative to the Board.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  (III-A)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held August 26, 2008.

                                                Motion unanimously carried 4-0.

                                                Ms Castrey was absent.

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, newly appointed Student Representative to the Board from Marina High School, was introduced by Dr. Carol Osbrink. The following student representatives were also introduced and  presented reports on their campus activities:

EHS                 Nick Jezulin

FVHS              Michael Kimura

HBHS              Laura Cunningham

OVHS             Kaycee Rogers

WHS               Tammy Vuong

VVHS              Vanessa Sanchez

STAFF PRESENTATION

– MHS:  (III-D)

Dr. Paul Morrow, Principal, and staff and students from Marina High School, presented information on their ASB, student life and learning, and the impact of Professional Learning Communities on their campus.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  (III-E)

Dr. Riley presented current enrollment statistics showing that we are actually up 45 students over last year, in a time when we were expecting declining enrollment.

Dr. Riley also indicated that staff is studying the Westminster High School agriculture program, and he will bring a report to the Board in October or November.

Dr. Riley presented the interior and exterior renderings for the Huntington Beach High School auditorium.  He invited the Board to look at samples of colors, fabrics, and designs that will complete the renovation of the auditorium.

STAFF PRESENTATION – PROPOSED PRESCHOOL/

CHILD CARE PROGRAM:  (III-F)

Dr. Riley presented information on the preschool/child care program that is being proposed in partnership with Huntington Beach City School District.  Two classrooms at Huntington Beach High School will be modernized through bond funds. Classes in child development are currently offered at four of the six district high schools, and these classrooms would provide a laboratory for student learning. This program would also provide quality child care for certificated and classified staff and, after initial start-up costs, would be fully funded by fees charged to parents.

Huntington Beach City School District already has the licensing and will help with the administration of the new program.  The projected start date is February 2009.  Initially, there would be two classrooms for children ages 24 months to first grade, with 24 students in each room.

After discussion, staff was directed to continue planning and report back to the Board with updates.  

STAFF PRESENTATION – HAND SANITIZERS:

(III-G)

Celia Taylor, Director of Purchasing, presented information regarding the purchase of hand sanitizers for the district. 

PUBLIC HEARING – PERSONNEL  COMMISSION NOMINEE:  (III-H)

Pursuant to California Education Code section 45246, a public hearing was conducted regarding the Board’s appointment of Mr. Lloyd Vierra to the Personnel Commission.  Dr. Simons gaveled the hearing open.  There being no input, the hearing was declared closed.

PUBLIC HEARING – CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE DEVELOPER FEES:

(III-I)

A public hearing was conducted to discuss adjusting residential and commercial developer fees for inflation as authorized by the State Allocation Board at its January 30, 2008 meeting.  Dr. Simons gaveled the hearing open.  There being no input, the hearing was declared closed.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:  (III-J)

Mr. Jeff Larson, DEA President, spoke in favor of the proposed preschool/child care program.

Donna Alexander, Ocean View High School parent, commented about the history and purpose of the Oak View Preschool Program.

CONSENT CALENDAR:  (IV)

It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with addendum to item IV-C, Personnel Report, and the exception of items IV-H, Fee Increase for Legal Services, and IV-P, Resolution – Increase Developer Fees, which were pulled by Mr. Harper for separate consideration.    

                                                Motion unanimously carried 4-0.

                                                Ms Castrey was absent.

PURCHASE ORDERS:  (IV-A)

Purchase orders in the amount of  $3,007,720.60 were approved as presented.

APPOINTMENT TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION:

(IV-B)

Following the public hearing, approval was granted to reappoint Mr. Lloyd Vierra as the Board’s appointee to the Personnel Commission for a three-year term commencing December 1, 2008.

PERSONNEL REPORT:  (IV-C)

Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 3 as presented, with addendum. 

PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES:  (IV-D)

Approval was granted for the Professional and Official Business activities 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 to enter into 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. 

AGREEMENT WITH ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR DENTAL REFERRAL SERVICES:  (IV-G)

Approval was granted to renew the agreement between the district and the Assistance League of Huntington Beach so that the school nurses may continue to screen students in need of dental care and make patient referrals to the Assistance League for dental services.  The Assistance League will arrange for appointments with a local participating dentist, pay dental fees (except in cases where services are donated), and maintain records.  Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to dental appointments.  The period of the agreement will be September 1 through July 31 each year until terminated by the district or by the Assistance League.

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICES: (IV-I)

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

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – CONTRACT NO. 0596 – VVHS:  (IV-J)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract No. 0596 for the Emergency Repair Exterior Wall Room No. 9 at Valley Vista High School by MSH Construction, Inc.

REDUCTION OF RETENTION FOR   CONTRACTOR – ANGELES CONTRACTOR, INC.:

(IV-K)

Approval was granted to reduce the ten percent (10%) retention to five percent (5%) in accordance with Public Contract Code section 9203 on Contract No. 0192 with Angeles Contractor, Inc., for New Classroom Building “W” at Huntington Beach High School.

AWARD OF BIDS:

(IV-L)

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.

RESOLUTION – INCREASE/

DECREASE 2008-09 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE, INCOME, EXPENDITURES & RESERVES:  (IV-M)

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing/ decreasing 2008-09 Beginning Fund Balance, Income, Expenditures and Reserves by the net amount of $18,647,079 for the fiscal year 2008-09.

RESOLUTION

NO. 10:

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, GARLAND, SIMONS

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted                                                 by those present.

RESOLUTION –

AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE REMARKETING AGENT FOR THE 2003 SCHOOL FACILITY BRIDGE FUNDING PROGRAM CERTIFICATES:

 (IV-N)

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution that authorized the appointment of Piper Jaffray & Co. as remarketing agent for the HBUHSD Certificates of Participation (2003 School Facility Bridge Funding Program) authorizing the execution and delivery by the district of a remarketing agreement and authorizing the execution of necessary documents, certificates, and related actions.

RESOLUTION

NO. 11:

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, GARLAND, SIMONS

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted                                                 by those present.

GANN RESOLUTION: 

(IV-O)

Approval was granted to adopt the Resolution establishing the appropriations limits for 2007-08 and 2008-09.

RESOLUTION

NO. 12:

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, GARLAND, SIMONS

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted                                                 by those present.

FEE INCREASE FOR LEGAL SERVICES:

(IV-H)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Garland, to amend the agreement with Rutan and Tucker to increase the hourly rate charged to $230 per hour effective July 1, 2008. The last hourly fee increase was approved May 8, 2007.

                                                Motion carried 3-1.

                                                Mr. Harper voted no.

                                                Ms Castrey was absent.

RESOLUTION – INCREASE DEVELOPER FEES:

(IV-P)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Garland, to adopt a resolution to adjust residential and commercial developer fees for inflation as authorized by the State Allocation Board at its January 30, 2008 meeting. 

RESOLUTION

NO. 13:

AYES:             HENRY, GARLAND, SIMONS

NOES:             HARPER

ABSENT:        CASTREY

                                                Resolution carried 3-1

                                                Mr. Harper voted no.

                                                Ms Castrey was absent.

SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATION

2007-08 UNAUDITED ACTUAL FINANCIAL REPORT:  (V-A)

It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to accept the 2007-08 Unaudited Actual Financial Report as presented, pursuant to Education Code section 42100.  The district elects to use the single budget adoption cycle for the 2009-10 budget year, pursuant to Education Code section 42127(i). 

                                                Motion unanimously carried 4-0.

                                                Ms Castrey was absent.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AWARDS: (VI-A)

It was moved by Mr. Garland , seconded by Mr. Harper, to award $750 to classified employees who earned ten approved growth points in accordance with Article 12.11 of the CSEA contract.

                                                Motion unanimously carried 4-0.

                                                Ms Castrey was absent.

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Harper proposed that the Board consider the economic stimulus package suggested by the Building Industry Association of Southern California to defer the collection of School Facilities Development Impact Fees for a designated period of time.  Dr. Riley indicated that he would bring this item to a future Board meeting.

Mr.  Harper commented on an email about the condition of the U.S. flag at the district maintenance yard.  The flag has been replaced and all schools were reminded to monitor the condition of their flags.

Mr. Harper asked for a review of the Curriculum Committee, its role in the district, and who appoints members to the committee.  Dr. Riley will bring information back to the Board at a later date.

NEW BUSINESS (continued)

Mr. Harper asked that the Board consider offering Junior ROTC at one of the campuses.   No other Board member expressed an interest in pursuing this further.

ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:  (VIII)

None.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned by the President, Dr. Simons, at

9:38 p.m.

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                           Clerk

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                        Secretary