BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bonnie Castrey

Susan Henry

Brian Garland

Matthew Harper

Michael Simons

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Van Riley, Superintendent

Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services

Kathy Miller, Asst. Superintendent, Personnel/Emp Relations

Stephen Ritter, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services

Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:

None

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

District Education Center

December 13, 2005

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by the Board President, Ms Castrey.

CLOSED SESSION:  (I)

There was no closed session.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II)

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

ORGANIZATION OF BOARD:  (III-A)

Mrs. Henry nominated Mr. Garland for President.  Dr. Simons nominated Susan Henry for Vice President.  Mr. Harper submitted his name in nomination for Vice President.  Ms Castrey nominated Dr. Simons for Clerk.  Mrs. Henry nominated Ms Castrey for Alternate Clerk.  No seconds were required.

2006 Board of Trustees are:

President:                           Brian Garland

Vice President                    Susan Henry

Clerk                                  Michael Simons

Alternate Clerk                   Bonnie Castrey

Member                             Matthew Harper

Mr. Garland took the chair at this time.  He thanked Ms Castrey for her leadership and hard work during the past year and presented a plaque on behalf of the Board.  Mrs. Henry presented Ms Castrey with a bouquet of flowers.

Dr. Simons will serve on the nominating committee for election of County Committee on School District,  Mr. Harper will serve as alternate.

All Board members will serve as Political Action Representatives for the Orange County School Boards Association.

Mr. Harper will serve on the Adult/Alternative Education Advisory Committees.  Mrs. Henry will serve as alternate.

Ms Castrey will continue her second year of a two-year term as representative on the Coastline Regional Occupational Program (CROP) Board.  Mrs. Henry will serve as alternate.  Mrs. Henry expressed an interest in this position for next year.

Mr. Garland will serve on the District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC).

Mr. Garland will serve on the district’s Strategic Planning Committee.  Mrs. Henry will serve as alternate.

Mr. Garland will serve on the district Relationships by Objectives (RBO) Committee.  Dr. Simons will serve as alternate.

Mr. Harper and Ms Castrey will serve on the district Team Building Through Communication (TBC) Steering Committee.  Mr. Garland will serve as alternate.

Mrs. Henry will serve on the SAVE Task Force.

Ms Castrey and Dr. Simons will serve on the Simon Youth Foundation.

Mrs. Henry will continue as representative to serve on the Booster Advisory Board.

Mr. Garland and Dr. Simons will serve on the Citizens Oversight Committee.

Mrs. Henry will continue as representative to the Curriculum Committee.

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper, to adopt the schedule of regular and study session Board meetings to be held at the District Education Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. on the listed Tuesday evenings.

                                                            Motion unanimously carried.

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, to develop a rotation schedule for the Board president/member meetings with the Superintendent to review the Board agenda.

                                                            Motion unanimously carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  (III-B)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held November 8, 2005 and the special Board meeting held November 14, 2005.

Motion unanimously carried.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES:  (III-C)

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

STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS:  (III-D)

Jennifer Truong, Student Representative from Edison High School, presented a report.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  (III-E)

Dr. Riley announced that Nancy Billinger, Principal of Westminster High School, had submitted her resignation.  She has accepted a position in the Colton Joint Unified School District as Director of Student Services beginning January 3, 2006.  Dr. Riley will be working with the Westminster High School staff on a replacement timeline and schedule.  Dr. Riley also reported that his is working with principals on a capacity and enrollment report which will be presented to the Board in February.  He is also moving forward with the District Office move selecting furniture and, pending approval of the agenda item this evening, will be meeting with CB Richard Ellis on final negotiations of the listing in trying to find a tenant for the 16,000 square feet which the district will lease out.

STAFF AND STUDENT PRESENTATION – WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM – FVHS:  (III-F)

Fountain Valley High School Principal, Chris Herzfeld, Shalu Bhojwani, Assistant Principal, Curriculum, and Emily Foley, Science teacher, presented information on the school’s Writing Across the Curriculum program.

DEA PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT:  (III-G)

The enactment of AB1200 and subsequent legislation requires public disclosure of agreements between the district and the bargaining unit prior to adoption.  That public disclosure was presented in the form prescribed by the Orange County Department of Education.

CSEA PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT:   (III-H)

The enactment of AB1200 and subsequent legislation required public disclosure of agreements between the district and the bargaining unit prior to adoption.  That public disclosure was presented in the form prescribed by the Orange County Department of Education.

HBPSA PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT:  (III-I)

The enactment of AB1200 and subsequent legislation requires public disclosure of agreements between the district and the bargaining unit prior to adoption.  That public disclosure was presented in the form prescribed by the Orange County Department of Education.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:  (III-J)

Pat Sanders, owner of Sanders Construction Services, spoke concerning item IV-N, Substitution of Sub Contractor.  Roger Vega, attorney for ACG Services, Inc., addressed the Board.

CONSENT CALENDAR :  (IV)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with addendum to item IV-B, Personnel Report, with the exception of items IV-N, Substitution of Subcontractor, which was pulled for separate consideration, and IV-O, Substitution of Sub Contractor, which was pulled entirely from the agenda.

Motion unanimously carried.

PURCHASE ORDERS: (IV-A)

Purchase orders in the amount of $10,502,805.61were approved as presented.

PERSONNEL REPORT:  (IV-B)

Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 6 as presented.

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 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.

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 CSULB FOUNDATION FOR TOBACCO-FREE COMMUNITIES PROJECTS:  (IV-G)

Approval was granted for 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 Tobacco-Free Communities Project is to reduce the prevalence of tobacco use among teenagers.  Funding to the district in the amount of $20,000 will be used to provide tobacco prevention and cessation education programs and events to students and parents at Fountain Valley and Valley Vista high schools.  The term of the agreement shall be November 17, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

CROP INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS:

(IV-H)

Approval was granted for the General Interagency Agreement (Number 9824) and the Specific Interagency Agreement (Number 9825) for Support Services with Coastline Regional Occupational Program (CROP) for the purpose of providing instruction in designated occupational programs using district facilities and staff during the 2005-06 school year.

AGREEMENT WITH ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR DENTAL REFERRAL SERVICES FOR 2005-06:  (IV-I)

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 is October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with no cost to the district.

GENERAL RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT – SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT AND PARENT – SEHO CASE SN 05-01581:   (IV-J)

Approval was granted for the confidential General Release and Settlement Agreement between Huntington Beach Union High School District and a special education student and the parent as final resolution in the Special Education Hearing Office Case SN 05-01581.  All parties have agreed to the terms of the agreement.  The district agrees to pay the parent’s attorney fees and legal costs in the amount of $5,000 and to reimburse the parent in the amount of $1,085 for academic tutoring.

NEW TEXTBOOK ADOPTION – FIFTH LIST:  (IV-K)

Approval was granted to adopt the new basic textbooks (fifth list) for the 2005-06 school year.  The thirty-day review period has been completed according to district policy.

NEW TEXTBOOK ADOPTION – SIXTH LIST:  (IV-L)

Approval was granted to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (sixth list) for the 2005-06 school year according to district policy.

AWARD OF BIDS:  (IV-M)

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.

SUBSTITUTION OF SUBCONTRACTOR  (IV-O)

This item was pulled.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – FVHS:  (IV-P)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9558 for the Interim Housing Site Prep by Cornerstone General, Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – FVHS:  (IV-Q)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9620 for the Miscellaneous Work at Fountain Valley High School by Cornerstone General, Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – FVHS:  (IV-R)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9767 for Lighting Grid Video Lab at Fountain Valley High School by PCN3 Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. 

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – EHS:  (IV-S)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9697 for the Edison High School Modernization – Tennis Courts by Ferandell Tennis Courts, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – EHS:  (IV-T)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9702 for the Edison High School Modernization – Civil Package by Terra Pave, Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

SALES OF SURPLUS/

OBSOLETE

DISTRICT VEHICLES:  (IV-U)

Approval was granted to dispose of the listed surplus/obsolete district vehicles by public auction through Nationwide Auctioneers.

GROUND LEASE WITH CINGULAR WIRELESS (FORMERLY AT&T WIRELESS) - MARINA HIGH SCHOOL – CELL SITE NO. C305:

(IV-V)

Approval was granted to extend the ground lease with Cingular Wireless (formerly AT & T Wireless) originally entered into on November 21, 1990 for an additional five years, from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2011.  All terms and conditions remain unchanged.

AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF FOUNDERS VILLAGE COMPUTER LAB:  (IV-W)

Approval was granted for an agreement between the City of Fountain Valley and the Huntington Beach Adult School to create and operate a computer lab in the Founders Village located in Fountain Valley.  The period of the agreement will be from January 2, 2006 to December 26, 2010, and will provide funding to the Huntington Beach Adult School in the amount of $52,488.

ENROLLMENT & ADA:  (IV-X)

A report on enrollment and ADA for the period October 3 to 28, 2005 was presented.

SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, 2005 DISBURSEMENTS:  (IV-Y)

A recap of payments processed during the months of September and October 2005 was presented.

RESOLUTION - TRANSFER OF FUNDS - VARIOUS FUNDS:  (IV-Z)

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution that authorizes the transfers made within the approved budgets of the various funds for 2005-06.

RESOLUTION

NO. 21:

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, GARLAND, SIMONS, CASTREY

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        NONE

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

SUBSTITUTION OF SUBCONTRACTOR:  (IV-N)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, to pull this item for discussion.  Staff reviewed the details leading to the recommended substitution of subcontractor from ACG Services Inc., to Christian Brothers HVAC on Contract No. 9871 with Sanders Construction Services for the fine arts conversion at Huntington Beach High School.  The substitution was approved as presented.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

ANNUAL DEVELOPER FEE REPORT:  (V-A)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, that the Board accept the report on Developer Fees, prepared in compliance with the requirements of SB 1693.  The report has been available to the public since November 30, 2005. 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

LEASING AGENT SERVICES FOR DISTRICT OFFICE: 

(V-B)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to enter into an agreement with CB Richard Ellis, Inc. for leasing agent services at the new District Office.  The Board granted the Superintendent authority to negotiate final terms and approve the leasing agent services agreement.  Prior to approval, the agreement shall be reviewed by the District’s legal counsel. 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

BUDGET GUIDELINES:  (V-C)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the proposed budget guidelines for the 2006-07 fiscal year as presented.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

FIRST INTERIM REPORT AND MULTI-YEAR PROJECTION:

(V-D)

The first interim financial statement for the fiscal year 2005-06 was presented.  Staff gave a presentation, indicating that most changes will be made in August, therefore there is not a lot to report at this time.  It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Henry, that the Board President certify, as required by AB 1366, that the District will be able to meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and subsequent two fiscal years.

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

2006 CSBA DELEGATE ASSEMBLY NOMINATIONS:

(VI-A)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to nominate Mrs. Henry as a candidate for the 2006 California School Boards Delegate Assembly.

                                                Motion carried 4-1.

                                                Mr. Harper voted no.

RATIFICATION OF DEA CONTRACT:  (VII-A

It was moved Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, with a correction to the rate for hourly teachers, to ratify the tentative agreement reached between the District and the District Educators Association on October 28, 2005.  The tentative agreement includes a 5.3 percent increase to the 2004-05 Teachers' Salary Schedule retroactive to July 1, 2005.

The salary schedules for hourly teachers will be increased by 5.3 percent on the 2004-05 Adult Education and Coast High School/Home Teaching salary schedules retroactive to July 1, 2005.

Mr. Harper moved to delete from Article III of the Definitions the words “and domestic partners.”

                                    Motion died for lack of a second.

Vote on Main Motion:

                                    Motion carried 4-1.

                                    Mr. Harper voted no.

RATIFICATION OF CSEA CONTRACT:

(VII-B)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to ratify the tentative agreement reached between the District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter 157, on October 31, 2005.  The tentative agreement includes a 5.3 percent increase to the 2004-05 Classified Salary Schedule, retroactive to July 1, 2005.

Mr. Harper moved to delete Section 4 from Article 13: Fringe Benefits, the addition of “Domestic partners.”

                                    Motion died for lack of a second.

Vote on Main Motion:

                                    Motion carried 4-1.

                                    Mr. Harper voted no.

RATIFICATION OF HBPSA CONTRACT:  (VII-C)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to ratify the tentative agreement reached between the district and the Huntington Beach Pupil Services Association on November 16, 2005.  The tentative agreement includes a 5.3 percent increase on the 2004-05 Pupil Services Salary Schedule retroactive to July 1, 2005.

Mr. Harper moved to delete from Article XVII: Fringe Benefits, the addition of “Domestic partners.”

                                    Motion died for lack of a second.

Vote on Main Motion:

                                    Motion carried 4-1.

                                    Mr. Harper voted no

PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR

2005-06 FOR CERTIFICATED ADMINISTRATORS, CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES:  (VII-D)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to grant a 5.3 percent salary increase for 2005-06 to all certificated administrators, classified management and confidential employees retroactive to July 1, 2005.

Vote on Main Motion:

                                    Motion carried 4-1.

                                    Mr. Harper voted no

PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR 2005-06 FOR CLASSIFIED SERVICE EXEMPT EMPLOYEES:  (VII-E)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to increase the 2004-05 salary schedule by 5.3 percent for all classified service exempt employees for work performed on or after January 16, 2006.

                                    Motion carried 4-1.

                                    Mr. Harper voted no.

SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT:  (VII-F)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, to ratify Amendment No. 1 to the Superintendent’s Contract as presented.

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

ADMINISTRATIVE EVALUATION COMPETENCY:

(VII-G)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Harper, to certify Adult School staff member Marlene Kline, who has exhibited competency in administrative evaluation pursuant to Board Policy 4315.1.

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

BOARD POLICY REVISION:  (VIII-A)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the following Board policy for second reading and adoption in the continued revision of existing policies:

BP 0510 – Philosophy-Goals-Objectives and Comprehensive Plans

School Accountability Report Card

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

BOARD POLICY REVISION:  (VIII-B)

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

BP 5131.63 - Students

Steroids

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

STUDENT EXPULSION:  (IX)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Student No. 326400 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b).  It was further moved that during the period of expulsion, the student attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school (ACCESS).  At the end of June 2006, the student will be notified of his right to request reenrollment into an appropriate district school.

                                    Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS: 

Ms Castrey indicated her intent to attend the Federal Relations Network Conference January 31 to February 3, 2006.  She will provide information to staff.

ANY OTHER COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:  (X)

Roger Vega, Counsel for ACG Services, Inc., Armando Guizado of ACG Services, Inc., and Pat Sanders of Sanders Construction Services, addressed the Board.

CLOSED SESSION: (XII)

There was no closed session.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.

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                           Clerk

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                        Secretary