BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bonnie Castrey

Brian Garland

Susan Henry

Matthew Harper

Michael Simons

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Debbie Coleman, Asst. Superintendent, Human Resources

Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services

Stephen Ritter, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services

Lyn Sewell, Administrative Secretary

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:

Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

District Office

September 11, 2007

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Board President, Mrs. Henry.

CLOSED SESSION:  (I)

The Board recessed to Closed Session at 7:01 to discuss the Public Employee Performance Evaluation:  Superintendent - Government Code section 54957.

CALL BACK TO ORDER:

The meeting was called back to order at 7:33 p.m.  Mrs. Henry reported that the Board met in closed session regarding the Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent – Government Code section 54957.  There was nothing to report.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  (II)

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Carol Osbrink, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  (III-A)

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 28, 2007.

                                    Motional 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)

Jesse Dalton, newly appointed Student Representative to the Board from Fountain High School, was introduced by Dr. Carol Osbrink, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services.  The following student representatives from each school site were also introduced and  presented reports on their campus activities:

EHS                 Tony Chau

HBHS              Daniel Doyle

MHS                Grace Lee

OVHS             Lizzy Novotny

WHS               Katherine Vu

VVHS              Felicia Kyska

CHS                Kathryn Johnson

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  (III-D)

Dr. Riley reported that we had a very smooth opening of schools this fall.  Enrollment is the highest this year that we anticipate for a number of years. 

There is concern about the high enrollment at Coast High School and Valley Vista High School.  Community Day School is full and will be doubling in size soon.  It is expected to be full as soon as it opens.

A final conceptual meeting will take place on Thursday with the architect and stakeholders for the two new stadiums.  Staff will bring a report to the next Board meeting. 

STAFF PRESENTATION – AVID PROGRAM:

(III-E)

Connie Mayhugh, Director of Curriculum, and staff presented information regarding the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program.  The AVID program is offered at Huntington Beach, Marina, Ocean View, and Westminster high schools.  The following AVID site coordinators introduced students who reported on the positive educational experiences they have received through the AVID program and thanked the Board for their support.

HBHS              Regina Broesamle

MHS                Carol Yoshiyama

OVHS             Shawn Werner

WHS               Erik Dykes

STAFF PRESENTATION – COAST HIGH SCHOOL:  (III-F)

Doris Longmead, Principal, and staff and students presented highlights of programs offered at Coast High School.  Dr. Longmead reported that their API scores jumped approximately 32 points, and that the school year is off to a good start.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-G)

Mr. Jay Andrews, parent, addressed the Board on a special education issue.

Mr. Walter Schulte, community member, asked that the Board direct district staff to look into offering The Bible as Literature course.

CONSENT CALENDAR:  (IV)

It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with addendums to item IV-B, Personnel Report, and item IV-E, Contracts and Consulting Agreements.

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

PURCHASE ORDERS:  (IV-A)

Approval was granted for purchase orders in the amount of $2,360,597.53 as presented. 

PERSONNEL REPORT:  (IV-B)

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

PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES:

(IV-C)

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

CONTRACTS AND CONSULTING AGREEMENTS:

(IV-D)

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, with addendum. 

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL/AGENCY CONTRACTS/

ADDENDA -

WOCCSE:  (IV-E)

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.

AWARD OF BID:  (IV-F)

Approval was granted to award a bid to the successful bidder 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 NOTICE:  (IV-G)

Approval was granted for the change notice to the contract as presented which was previously awarded. 

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – FVHS:  (IV-H)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 0307 for Emergency Demolition and Environmental at Fountain Valley High School by Miller Environmental, Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – FVHS:  (IV-I)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9621 for Demolition and Environmental Abatement, Phases 5 and 8 at Fountain Valley High School by Miller Environmental, Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – FVHS:  (IV-J)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9622 for Compaction Grouting, Phases 5 and 8 at Fountain Valley High School by Hayward Baker, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – FVHS:  (IV-K)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9768 for FVHS Modernization – Seismic Phases 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 by Washington Iron Works, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

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

Approval was granted to reject the claim for injury No. 07-5463DD.  Claim information is available in the Business Division.

RESOLUTION - INCREASE/ DECREASE 2007-08 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE, INCOME, EXPENDITURES & RESERVES:

(IV-M)

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing/decreasing 2007-08 Beginning Fund Balance, Income, Expenditures and Reserves by the net amount of $17,922,826 for the fiscal year 2007-08. 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATION 2006-07 UNAUDITED ACTUAL FINANCIAL REPORT:  (V-A)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Garland to approve the 2006-07 Unaudited Actual Financial Report as presented, pursuant to Education Code section 42100.  This school district elects to use the single budget adoption cycle for the 2008-09 budget year, pursuant to Education Code section 42127(i). 

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

SKATEBOARD PARK:  (V-B)

Dr. Riley reported that at the last Board meeting it was recommended that we take a serious look at relocating the Skateboard Park presently located in front of the Huntington Beach High School stadium as stadium renovations are planned in the near future.  Mrs. Henry and Dr. Simons, representatives of the Board, Dr. Riley, and Mr. Ritter, met with a committee from the City of Huntington Beach on Monday, September 10, 2007. It was a very positive meeting.  The City understands the issues associated with the skateboard park at its present location.  Relocation options were discussed by staff.  City staff would like to see the skateboard park relocated in the same area so it is still available to the kids.  He committee will meet again in about three weeks (prior to the next Board meeting) and look at some options from staff.  Mrs. Henry added that there should be an additional update at the next Board meeting.

Mr. Harper asked if the other stakeholders had been contacted.  Dr. Simons said that the City has sent people out to talk to kids who use the park.  The size of this skateboard park is very small, and it is hoped that a new venue would be bigger and better.  It was noted that there is currently at skateboard park at Murdy Park, and one is being built at the Edison Recreation Center. 

Members of the Skateboard Park committee also include Councilman Keith Bohr, Councilman Don Hansen, Jim Engle, and Janeen Laudenbach.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AWARDS:  (VI-A)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, 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.

EMPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS WITH EMERGENCY PERMITS:  (VI-B)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons to approve the teachers employed on the basis of an emergency permit (Provisional Internship Permit or Short-Term Staff Permit) during the 2007-08 school year.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

STUDENT EXPULSION:  (VII-A)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper that the suspended expulsion of Student No. 364369 by the Newport Mesa Unified School District for violation of California Education Code 48900(c) be upheld by the Huntington Beach Union High School District, and it was further moved that the student be allowed to enroll at Westminster High School for the 2007-2008 school year.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Harper moved that the Board agendize The Bible as Literature at the Board meeting.  The motion died for lack of a second.

Mr. Harper mentioned that some of our feeder districts may be selling school sites and would like for our district to check to see if any of these sites would be suitable for our adult school.

Dr. Simons mentioned that there was some reference to API scores during the meeting.  A community member mentioned API scores to him, but he has not seen any and questioned whether they have been released.  Dr. Osbrink explained that the scores currently available are preliminary scores, but she will get these reports to the Board as soon as possible.

NEW BUSINESS (continued)

Ms Castrey asked that Dr. Riley have staff look into Mr. Andrews’ request for assessment of his daughter for special education services.

Mrs. Henry and the Board thanked Stephen Ritter, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, for his time with the district.   This is his last Board meeting, and he will be missed. 

Ms. Henry reminded the Board of Back-to-School nights coming up, and of the OCSBA dinner which will be held on September 26, 2007.

ANY OTHER COMMUNICTION TO THE BOARD:

None.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned by President, Mrs. Henry, at 8:53 p.m.

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                           Clerk

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                        Secretary