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

Debbie Coleman, Asst. Superintendent, Human Relations

Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services

Stephen Ritter, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services

Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:

None

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

District Education Center

September 12, 2006

CALL TO ORDER:

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

CLOSED SESSION:  (I)

The Board recessed to Closed Session at 7:01 p.m. to consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation:  Superintendent - Government Code section 54957, and Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release – Government Code section 54957 and Education Code section 44943.

CALL BACK TO ORDER: 

The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.m.  Mr. Garland announced that there was nothing to report out of closed session.  Mr. Garland also indicated that Ms Castrey was absent this evening.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II)

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  (III-A)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 29, 2006.

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES:  (III-B)

Board members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  (III-C)

Dr. Riley announced that the October 24 Board meeting date was being held for a study session, but as there are no presentations for the Board he suggested the Open House for the new District Office be held from 4 to 6 p.m.  At 6 p.m. closed session items could be considered in a special meeting and if there is any other regular business it could be handled at this time, rather than at 7:30 p.m.

The Teacher of the Year banquet will take place on Friday, October 27.  Dr. Riley asked Board members if they were interested in attending.  Teacher candidates are Dave Fitzpatrick of Fountain Valley High School and Mike Sloan from Ocean View High School.  Families and principals will be in attendance that night.

STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT:

Stephanie Lucas, newly appointed Student Representative to the Board from Marina High School, was introduced by Dr. Carol Osbrink, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services.  Stephanie introduced student representatives from each school site and they presented reports on their campus activities.

PRESENTATION –

ELKS CLUB:  (III-E)

Barbara Boskovich and Bob Stephenson of the Huntington Beach Elks Lodge No. 1959 presented information regarding the Elks National Foundation scholarship programs available to students in our district.

STAFF PRESENTATION – AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM - WHS:

(III-F)

Principal Shirley Vaughn and staff presented information on the agricultural program at Westminster High School.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD : (III-G)

Dr. Sam Coleman, parent, discussed the reform of the opt-out option under the No Child Left Behind Act.

Karen Wisniewski, Huntington Beach Pupil Services Association President, extended thanks and appreciation for the contract which was expected to be ratified at this evening’s meeting.

Mr. Garland announced the passing of Don Pate, a former principal, teacher and administrator in the Huntington Beach City School District.  He indicated that Mr. Pate had always been an advocate for young people throughout his educational career.  The Board of Trustees acknowledges his passing and respectfully sends its condolences to his wife Toby, and to his children.

CONSENT CALENDAR:  (IV)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the Consent Calendar with an addendum to item IV-B, Personnel Report.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

PURCHASE ORDERS: (IV-A)

Purchase orders in the amount of $3,705,202.29 were approved as presented.

PERSONNEL REPORT:  (IV-B)

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

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.

PART C RESPITE COSTS REIMBURSEMENT,WOCCSE - NO. 0131:  (IV-F)

Approval was granted for the Huntington Beach Union High School District (WOCCSE) to reimburse the parents of an infant for respite care in an amount not to exceed $675 for the period July 1, 2006 to June 25, 2007.  Respite care is determined to be an appropriate service under Part C criteria of the infant’s Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

PARENT REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT, WOCCSE - NO: 0124:  (IV-G)

Approval was granted to reimburse the parent in an amount not to exceed a total of $2,400 for transportation of a special education student for the period June 26, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL/AGENCY CONTRACTS/

ADDENDA -

WOCCSE:  (IV-H)

Approval was granted to enter into the non-public school/agency contracts/addenda as presented, and the West Orange County Consortium for Special Education is authorized to receive invoices and process payment.

AGREEMENT WITH CSULB FOUNDATION FOR TOBACCO-FREE COMMUNITIES PROJECT:  (IV-I)

Approval was granted to continue the Agreement for Provision of Subcontract Services between the district and CSULB (California State University, Long Beach) Foundation, Tobacco-Free Communities Project.  The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of tobacco use among teenagers.  Funding in the amount of $20,000 will be used to provide tobacco prevention and cessation education programs and events at Fountain Valley and Valley Vista high schools during the 2006-07 school year.  An annual survey of tobacco use among eleventh graders will be conducted to determine the effectiveness of the program.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT, OAH CASE 2006070816:  (IV-J)

Approval was granted for the Partial Release and Settlement Agreement between Respondents (Huntington Beach Union High School District, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Anaheim Union High School District, Orange County Department of Education) and Petitioners (special education student and the court appointed adult) pursuant to California Office of Administrative Hearings Case 2006070816.  Our district’s obligation under the agreement is $5,000 for attorney’s fees and outstanding educational claims for the student.

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICES:  (IV-K)

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

AWARD OF BID:  (IV-L)

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. 

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – WHS:  (IV-M)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 0067 for Walks and Ramps at Portable Buildings at Westminster High School by Gingerich Construction, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. 

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – HBHS:  (IV-N)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9925 for the LED Display Pylon Sign for Huntington Beach High School by Warvi Construction, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. 

RESOLUTION - INCREASE/ DECREASE 2006-07 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE, INCOME, EXPENDITURES & RESERVES:  (IV-O)

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing/decreasing 2006-07 Beginning Fund Balance, Income, Expenditures and Reserves by the net amount of $56,676,866 for the fiscal year 2006-07.

`           RESOLUTION

            NO. 15:

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        CASTREY

                                    Resolution unanimously adopted by those                                     members present.

SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATION

2005-06 UNAUDITED ACTUAL FINANCIAL REPORT:  (V-A)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the 2005/06 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 2007-08 budget year, pursuant to Education Code section 42127(i).

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

RATIFICATION OF HBPSA CONTRACT:  (VI-A)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to ratify the tentative agreement reached between the district and the Huntington Beach Pupil Services Association on August 29, 2006.  The tentative agreement includes a 7.4 percent increase on the 2005-06 Pupil Services Salary Schedule, retroactive to July 1, 2006.

                                    Motion carried 3-1.

                                    Mr. Harper voted no.

                                    Ms Castrey was absent.

PROPOSED INCREASE FOR THE DOCTORAL STIPEND:  (VI-B)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, that the doctoral stipend be increased from $1,200 to $2,000 for all certificated employees and classified management employees effective as of the 2006-07 school year.

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE RATE OF PAY FOR HOURLY TEACHERS:  (VI-C)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to increase the certificated hourly substitute rate of pay from $24.50 to $26.50, effective with the 2006-07 school year.

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AWARDS:  (VI-D)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, 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.

BOARD POLICY:

(VII-A)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the following Board policy presented for first reading in the continued revision of existing policies:

BP 5131.8 – Students

Electronic Signaling Devices

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS:  (VIII)

Dr. Simons and Mrs. Henry indicated they will be attending the OCSBA dinner meeting on September 27.

CLOSED SESSION:

There was no closed session.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

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                           Clerk

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                        Secretary