HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 8, 2002
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Bonnie Castrey |
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BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: |
None |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: |
Susan Roper, Superintendent |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: |
None |
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PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: |
District Education Center October 8, 2002 |
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CALL TO ORDER: |
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by the President, Ms Castrey. |
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CLOSED SESSION: (I) |
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:05 p.m. to consider the following:
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CALL BACK TO ORDER: |
The meeting was called back to order at 7:37 p.m. Ms Castrey announced the result of the parent appeal was a motion to deny 5-0. The Board also reviewed the Superintendent’s Leadership Performance Plan for the 2002-03 school year. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) |
The Pledge of Allegiance was given. |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) |
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on September 24, 2002. 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. |
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STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: (III-C) |
Kelsey Hudson, Student Representative to the Board, presented a report. |
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PUBLIC HEARING – PERSONNEL COMMISSION NOMINEE: (III-D) |
On September 10, 2002 the Board of Trustees announced its intention to reappoint Mr. Lloyd Vierra as its appointee to the Personnel Commission for a three-year term commencing December 1, 2002. Pursuant to California Education Code section 45246, a public hearing was held regarding this appointment. The hearing was declared open. There being no input, the hearing was declared closed. |
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DEA PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT: (III-E) |
The enactment of AB 1200 requires public disclosure of agreements between the district and the bargaining unit prior to adoption. That public disclosure, in the form of a written summary, was provided. |
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CSEA PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT: (III-F) |
The enactment of AB 1200 requires public disclosure of agreements between the district and the bargaining unit prior to adoption. That public disclosure, in the form of a written summary, was provided. |
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HBPSA PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT: (III-G) |
The enactment of AB 1200 requires public disclosure of agreements between the district and the bargaining unit prior to adoption. That public disclosure, in the form of a written summary, was provided. |
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-H) |
Chris Ganz, former employee, spoke in support of returning to his position as tennis coach. Ann Miller, parent; Leslie Woodlock Mike Mena, Rachel Rogoff, and Ashay Shah, students; and Tom Ganz, parent of Chris Ganz; spoke in support of Chris Ganz. |
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) |
It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with the exception of item IV-M, Renewal Agreement with 24-Hour Fitness. Motion unanimously carried. |
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Approval was granted for purchase orders in the amount of $1,384,049.25 as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 5 as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the Professional and Official Business Activities as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the Field Trips as presented. |
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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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Approval was granted for the non-public school contracts as presented, and the West Orange County Consortium for Special Education is authorized to receive invoices and process payment. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the new basic textbooks (sixth list) for the 2002-03 school year. The thirty-day review period has been completed according to district policy. |
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Approval was granted to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (eighth list) for the 2002-03 school year according to district policy. |
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Approval was granted for the change notices to the contracts as presented which were previously awarded. |
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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. |
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Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion, Phase II, for the removal of a traffic signal at Fountain Valley High School by Baxter-Griffin, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. |
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Approval was granted to continue contracts with The Gas Company for the purchase of natural gas for the co-generation facilities at Edison, Fountain Valley and Marina high schools on a month-to-month basis. |
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Approval was granted to amend Contract No. 8651 with Cabral Roofing and Waterproofing Corporation for the re-roofing of the gym and lower south roof at Marina High School in the amount of $13,690.00. The amendment is to be funded by the Deferred Maintenance Fund. |
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Approval was granted to reappoint Mr. Lloyd Vierra as the Board’s nominee to the Personnel Commission for a three-year term commencing December 1, 2002. |
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Approval was granted to authorize the Board Clerk to sign new bank depositor signature cards for the District Clearing Account, Revolving Cash Account and the Workers’ Compensation Account at Wells Fargo Bank. Staff changes have made this update necessary. |
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Approval was granted to authorize the Board Clerk to sign new bank depositor signature cards for the District Cafeteria Account at Bank of America (Savings and Checking) and Orange County Teachers’ Federal Credit Union (Share and Certificates of Deposit). |
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AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to appoint Jeanette Ullrich as custodian of the Revolving Cash Fund. Staff change makes this update necessary. |
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AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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A recap of the payments processed during the month of August 2002 was presented. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution updating authorized signatures and Facsimile signatures for the district and cafeteria accounts as required by the County. Staff changes have made this update necessary. |
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AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution updating authorizations for signatures for the Custodian of the Clearing Account. Staff changes have made this update necessary. |
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AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution updating the names of the district administrators authorized to reject, settle, compromise, and approve Workers’ Compensation claims filed against the district and to sign warrants drawn against the District’s Insurance Trust Fund. |
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AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution authorizing the Orange County Superintendent of Schools to electronically print the signature of the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, and the Director of Fiscal Services on vendor checks produced by the Orange County Department of Education. |
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AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution authorizing the designated district employees to approve vendor payments electronically effective October 9, 2002. |
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AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution by unanimous vote authorizing the award of an emergency contract without formal bidding to incorporate a change in the scope of work to the Marina High School Power and Data Upgrade project. |
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AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the resolution establishing the Gann appropriations limits for 2001-02 and 2002-03. |
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AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH 24-HOUR FITNESS: (IV-M) |
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to renew the District’s participation in 24-Hour Fitness’ Corporate Membership program for an annual fee of $1,750 effective October 1, 2002 to be paid from the Health and Welfare Self Insurance Fund. Motion carried. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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RECOMMENDATION FROM DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SURPLUS PROPERTY: (V-A) |
It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to accept the recommendation of the District Advisory Committee to declare the Maintenance and Transportation Yard at Yorktown and Main as surplus, with specific conditions. The Board recognized several members of the committee who were in the audience. Motion unanimously carried. |
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BOARD POLICY REVISIONS: (VI-A) |
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the following Board Policy for first reading in the continued revision of existing policies and administrative regulations: BP 3515.11 – Business and Non-Instructional Operations Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera Surveillance Systems
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RATIFICATION OF DEA CONTRACT: (VII-A) |
It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve the tentative agreement with the District Educators Association. A tentative agreement was reached between the district bargaining team and the DEA bargaining team on September 25, 2002. The tentative agreement includes a three percent increase on the 2001-02 Teachers’ Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2002. The salary schedules for Adult School and Coast High School hourly teachers will be increased by three percent for the 2002-03 school year effective July 1, 2002. The parties have also agreed to benefits modifications and changes to contract language.
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RATIFICATION OF CSEA CONTRACT: (VII-B) |
It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve the tentative agreement with the California School Employees Association. A tentative agreement was reached between the district bargaining team and the CSEA bargaining team on September 30, 2002. The tentative agreement includes a three percent increase on the 2001-02 classified salary schedule effective July 1, 2002. The parties have also agreed to benefits modifications.
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RATIFICATION OF HBPSA CONTRACT: (VII-C) |
It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the tentative agreement with the Huntington Beach Pupil Services Association. An informational meeting was held on September 27, 2002 to discuss a three percent increase on the 2001-02 Pupil Personnel Services’ Salary Schedule and benefits modifications effective July 1, 2002. On October 2, 2002 the district was notified by HBPSA that their membership has ratified the tentative agreement.
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PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR 2002-03 FOR CERTIFICATED ADMINISTRATORS, CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES: (VII-D) |
It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Dr. Simons, to grant a three percent salary increase for 2002-03 to all certificated administrators, classified management and confidential employees and to modify health benefits effective July 1, 2002.
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PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR 2002-03 FOR CLASSIFIED SERVICE EXEMPT EMPLOYEES: (VII-E) |
It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to increase the 2002-03 salary schedule by three percent for all classified service exempt employees for work performed on or after October 16, 2002.
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STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (VIII-A) |
It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that Student No. 270352, be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 2002-03 school year for violation of California Education Code section 48900(g). It was further moved that he complete his high school diploma through the Orange County Department of Education alternative school (ACESS). As he will be 18 during this school year, he will not be eligible to return to the district. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Student No. 269603, be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 2002-03 school year for violation of California Education Code section 48900(g). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that he be allowed to request enrollment at Valley Vista High School. It was recommended that during the first semester the student attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school (ACESS). Motion unanimously carried. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. |
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