HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 28, 2003
| BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: | Bonnie Castrey Brian Garland Matthew Harper Susan Henry Michael Simons |
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| BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: | None | |
| ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: | Van Riley,
Superintendent Patricia Koch, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services Kathy Miller, Asst. Superintendent, Personnel/Emp Relations Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant |
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| ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: | None | |
| PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: | District Education
Center October 28, 2003 |
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| CALL TO ORDER: | The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the President, Mrs. Henry. | |
| CLOSED SESSION: (I) | The Board recessed to Closed
Session at 6:02 p.m. to discuss the following: Parent Appeals – Education Code sections 35146 and 48260 Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Potential Litigation – two cases: Emma Corporation and KPI, Architects, Inc. Public Employee Evaluation – Superintendent Government Code section 54957 |
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| CALL BACK TO ORDER: | The meeting was called back to order at 7:40 p.m. Mrs. Henry announced that in Closed Session the Board had (1) voted to uphold the expulsion of a student 5-0; a parent grade appeal was continued to the next meeting; and (2) the Board authorized legal counsel to move forward with litigation against KPI; and (3) the public employee evaluation of the superintendent was scheduled for the next meeting because of time constraints. | |
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) | The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carol Osbrink. | |
| APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) | It was moved by Ms Castrey,
seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held
October 14, 2003. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| 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) | No report. | |
| PRESENTATION – REPORT OF PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY: (III-D) | The Board received a report from the public opinion research firm, Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates (represented by Mr. John Fairbank) regarding a survey concerning the District’s facilities. | |
| PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-A) | Tom Darvartanian, parent; Diane
Eastman, community member; Dennis White, Bill Leonhardt, Judy Ryan, Richard
Lopez, Susan Lopez, and Debbie Keeley, parents; spoke concerning a Fountain
Valley High School senior picture incident. Bob Papendick, staff member representing the DEA negotiating team, spoke on budget reductions. Tony Raia, parent, spoke concerning referrals to family planning organizations. |
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| CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) | It was moved by Ms
Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented, with addendum to item IV-B, Personnel Report. Motion unanimously carried. |
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PERSONNEL REPORT: (IV-A) |
Approval was granted for Personnel Report No. 5, as presented, with addendum. | |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES: (IV-B) |
Approval was granted for the Professional and Official Business Activities as presented. | |
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FIELD TRIPS: (IV-C) |
Approval was granted for the Field Trips as presented. | |
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CONTRACTS AND CONSULTING AGREEMENTS: (IV-D) |
The Governing 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. | |
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GRANT APPLICATION – INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (OVHS): (IV-E) |
Approval was granted for Ocean View High School to submit an application to the California Department of Education for International Baccalaureate (IB) program grant funds in the amount of $22,263. Pursuant to AB 2363, these funds will be used to cover the ongoing costs of professional development required for staff directly involved in the IB program. The expenditure period is from July 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004. No district matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. | |
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STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT: (IV-F) |
Approval was granted for a student teaching agreement between the high school district and Alliant International University, Irvine, California from August 1, 2003 to August 31, 2008. The agreement is similar to those previously approved for the training of student teachers of various institutions. | |
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AGREEMENT – USE OF FACILITIES: (IV-G) |
Approval was granted for an agreement with National University for the use of facilities at Edison High School for the purpose of offering academic programs to district employees toward a Master of Arts degree. Term of the agreement is from October 15, 2003 to October 14, 2005 at no cost to the district. | |
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SEPTEMBER 2003 DISBURSEMENTS: (IV-H) |
A recap of payments processed during the month of September 2003 was presented. | |
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RESOLUTION – APPLICATION FOR WASTE TIRE TRACK SURFACING GRANT - MHS: (IV-I) |
Approval was granted to adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the 2003-04 Waste Tire Track and Other Recreational Surfacing Grant Program | |
| FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & REPLACEMENT PLAN: (V-A) | Dr. Riley stated that the next
five agenda items were related to facilities and a possible bond measure
being brought forward to the Board at its November 18, 2003 meeting. It was
moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the Facilities
Maintenance and Replacement Plan to repair and replace major facilities
systems using existing resources. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| FACILITIES MASTER PLAN: (V-B) | Dr. Riley indicated that the list
being presented is the full list of projects; however, a shorter list will
be presented for the bond. It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr.
Harper, to adopt the Facilities Master Plan. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| FACILITIES MASTER PLAN PRIORITIES ESTABLISHED BY THE FACILITIES TASK FORCE: (V-C) | Dr. Riley reviewed the Facilities Task Force recommended priorities for funding projects within the Facilities Master Plan. He indicated that the priorities are to fully include scopes A, B, and C. From scope D, a group of items has been identified as highest priority from the entire list of $150 million. These are the items most directly related to the classroom or safety needs. Mrs. Henry thanked the 40 participants of the Facilities Task Force and the committee was dismissed. | |
| KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS UNDER PROPOSITION 39: (V-D) | Dr. Riley reviewed with the Board the steps necessary to place a general obligation bond before the electorate. | |
| DRAFT RESOLUTION – GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND: (V-E) | Dr. Riley presented a draft resolution for a local General Obligation Bond. The district’s bond counsel, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has prepared draft language for a potential local General Obligation Bond for Board review. This draft resolution conforms to the requirements of Proposition 39, which amended the California Constitution. In particular, it must list the specific school facilities projects to be funded, provide for an annual independent performance audit and establish an independent financial audit, and establishes an independent citizens’ oversight committee. This resolution will be presented to the Board for action on November 18, 2003. | |
| CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES: (V-F) | It was moved by Ms Castrey,
seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve a contract with Eileen E. Padberg
Consulting for public information services. The term of the agreement is
November 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 for an amount not to exceed $20,000 plus
expenses. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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| PRESENTATION -IMPLEMENTATION OF BUDGET REDUCTIONS – 2003-04: (V-G) | Dr. Patricia Koch reviewed the status of the budget reductions approved last spring, indicating that when the Board adopted the budget reductions in May it cut $3.5 million. She reviewed those items which were implemented differently or not implemented; however, the vast majority were implemented. | |
| STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (VI-A) | It was moved by Mr. Garland,
seconded by Mr. Harper, that Student No. 304459 be expelled from the
Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2003-04
school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(m). It was
further moved that during the time of expulsion, the student complete his
credits for his diploma at an Orange County Department of Education
alternative school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| It was moved by Dr. Simons,
seconded by Ms Castrey, that Student No. 319681 be expelled from the
Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2003-04
school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). It was
further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that the student be
transferred to Valley Vista High School.
Motion unanimously carried. |
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| It was moved by Mr. Harper,
seconded by Ms Castrey, that Student No. 318422 be expelled from the
Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2003-04
school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). It was
further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that the student be
transferred to Huntington Beach High School. At the end of the 2003-04
school year, he may request re-enrollment at Marina High School. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| NEW BUSINESS: (VII) | Mr. Harper stated it would be
appropriate for the Board to have a discussion concerning the senior class
photo at Fountain Valley High School. He outlined his concerns. Dr. Simons asked if the district has a district-wide policy about school photos that go into the year books. Following Board discussion, it was agreed that Dr. Riley would contact legal counsel and bring back the information at a future Board meeting. Ms Castrey indicated she would be attending the Orange County School Boards Association dinner meeting on November 19. Also attending will be Mrs. Henry, Dr. Simons, Mr. Garland and Dr. Riley. Dr. Riley reminded Board members of his Leadership Team meeting to take place next Monday, November 3, at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room. Dr. Osbrink reminded the Board of the Teacher of the Year awards ceremony which would be taking place on October 30 at the Disneyland Hotel. |
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| ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: | Tom Darvartanian addressed the Board on the Fountain Valley High School senior picture incident. | |
| ADJOURNMENT: | The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 p.m. | |