HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FEBRUARY 13, 2001
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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: |
John Myers, Asst. Supt., Educational Services |
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PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: |
District Education Center |
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CALL TO ORDER: |
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the President, Dr. Simons. |
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CLOSED SESSION: (I) |
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 7:01 p.m. to consider: 1. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release – Government Code section 54957 2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator – Negotiations with William Randall or his broker, Cushman & Wakefield, regarding that certain real property at 17332 Gothard, Huntington Beach. The District’s real property negotiators, Mr. Richard Godino and Dr. Patricia Koch, would seek direction from the Board regarding price and terms – Government Code section 54956.8. |
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RECONVENED: |
The meeting was reconvened at 7:41 p.m. Dr. Simons announced that the Board had taken action to suspend without pay a public employee effective March 5-16, 2001, in accordance with Government Code 54957. The district’s real property negotiators, Mr. Richard Godino and Dr. Patricia Koch, sought direction from the Board regarding price and terms and were give direction from the Board regarding that certain real property at 17332 Gothard, Huntington Beach. |
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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 Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 16, 2001 and the special meeting held January 22, 2001, with a request from Mr. Harper that the minutes reflect specifically the activity, location and participants when an item is pulled. 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) |
Annie Yea, Student Representative to the Board, presented a report. |
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PRESENTATION TO SCHOOLS BY EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION: (III-D) |
Ron Shenkman, President of the Educational Enrichment Foundation, introduced members of the foundation as follows: Don MacAllister, Skip Finestone and Sylvia Garrett. Principals were presented with checks from the Educational Enrichment Foundation by Mr. Shenkman. Mr. Shenkman indicated that the foundation will be changing direction and will be focusing on the Huntington Beach High School Auditorium which is badly in need of refurbishment. |
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PRESENTATION - 1999-2000 AUDITOR’S REPORT: (III-E) |
Mr. Greg Cook, a representative of Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. gave a presentation on the highlights of the 1999-2000 Final Audit Report. Mr. Cook reported that the district’s financial statement was fairly presented with the exception that there was no statement on general fixed assets; however, this is typical of school districts within California. Recommendations have been made to strengthen the internal control structure. Mr. Cook reported that the district is now fully funded in Workers’ Compensation and covered for all liabilities. He encouraged the district to continue in that direction. |
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PUBLIC HEARING – DISTRICT INITIAL PROPOSALS FOR DEA, HBPSA, AND CSEA BARGAINING: (III-F) |
A public hearing was held to accept any input which may be considered by the Board. In compliance with collective bargaining regulations, the district initial contract proposals to the District Educators Association, Huntington Beach Pupil Services Association, and California School Employees Association have been available for public review at the District Education Center since the posting of the Board of Trustees agenda on Friday, February 9, 2001. Dr. Simons gaveled the hearing open. There being no input, the hearing was declared closed. |
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PUBLIC HEARING – CSEA INITIAL CONTRACT PROPOSAL: (III-G) |
A public hearing was held to accept any input which may be considered by the Board. In compliance with collective bargaining regulations, the initial contract proposal from the California School Employees Association, Chapter 157, to the district has been available for public review at the District Education Center since the posting of the Board of Trustees agenda on Friday, February 9, 2001. Dr. Simons gaveled the hearing open. There being no input, the hearing was declared closed. |
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STAFF RECOGNITION: (III-H) |
Classified staff members were recognized for their outstanding effort in planning and organizing the January 29, 2001 Districtwide Classified Staff Development Day. |
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PUBLIC COMMUNICTION TO THE BOARD: (III-I) |
Denyse Scarberry, parent, commented further on health and safety. Dr Joseph Mastropaolo addressed the Board on textbook subject matter. |
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of the following items: Mr. Harper pulled two items from IV-C, Professional and Official Business Activities, page 8: 1) National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) 2001 Conference – Alice Machada (R-8814) and Maggie Birinyi (R-8847), funded by Title VII- $2,243.50; and 2) page 12, American Food Service Association Legislative Conference – Lauren Teng (R-8829), funded by Cafeteria $1,110 and So. California Food Service Association $1,380. Ms Dashiell pulled the first two items of IV-F – WOCCSE Non-Public Agency Contracts/Addendum as follows: Dr. Beth Ballinger, Newport Beach Developmental Optometry Group, $6,480 and $3,240. Motion unanimously carried. |
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PURCHASE ORDERS: (IV-A) |
Purchase orders in the amount of $634,274.69 were approved as presented. |
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PERSONNEL REPORT: (IV-B) |
Approval was granted for the Classified and Certificated Personnel Report No. 8 as presented. |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES: (IV-C) |
Approval was granted for the professional and official business activities as presented, with the exception of 1) page 8, National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) 2001 Conference – Alice Machada (R-8814) and Maggie Birinyi (R-8847), funded by Title VII- $2,243.50; and 2) page 12, American Food Service Association Legislative Conference – Lauren Teng (R-8829), funded by Cafeteria $1,110 and So. California Food Service Association $1,380 which were pulled by Mr. Harper for separate consideration. |
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FIELD TRIPS: (IV-D) |
Approval was granted for field trips as presented. |
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CONTRACTS AND CONSULTING AGREEMENTS: (IV-E) |
The Governing Board determines 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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NON-PUBLIC AGENCY CONTRACT ADDENDA –WOCCSE: (IV-F) |
Approval was granted for the non-public agency contract addenda as presented, wit the exception of the first two items of IV-F – WOCCSE Non-Public Agency Contracts/Addendum as follows: Dr. Beth Ballinger, Newport Beach Developmental Optometry Group, $6,480 and $3,240, both pulled by Ms Dashiell for separate consideration. The West Orange County Consortium for Special Education was authorized to receive invoices and process payment. |
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BUDGET INCREASE - WEST ORANGE COUNTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER: (IV-G) |
Approval was granted to increase the district’s contribution to the West Orange County Professional Development Center (WOCPDC) consortium by $5,331 over the originally budgeted amount for a total of $53,793 for the 2000-2001 fiscal year. The WOCPDC is supported by the high school district and by the Huntington Beach, Ocean View and Westminster school districts for the purpose of providing staff development activities and training for administrators, teachers and classified staff. |
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INTERDISTRICT ATTENDANCE AGREEMENT – WHITTIER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT: (IV-H) |
Approval was granted for the Interdistrict Attendance Agreement with Whittier Union High School District for the period of five years from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2005. |
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GRANT APPLICATION – INTEL TEACH TO THE FUTURE: (IV-I) |
Approval was granted to submit an application to the Intel Corporation for an Intel Teach to the Future grant. If awarded, funds up to $57,000 will be used to train teachers to promote inquiry-based learning and effectively integrate the use of computers into existing curriculum. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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GRANT APPLICATION – DIGITAL HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY INSTALLATION (FVHS AND VVHS): (IV-J) |
Approval was granted for Fountain Valley and Valley Vista high schools to submit a joint application to the California Department of Education for a Digital High School Technology Installation Grant in the amount of $923,400. Matching funds are required and will be provided through existing technology resources and school facilities program funds. Authorization to expend funds upon was granted. |
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ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS – ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT: (IV-K) |
Approval was granted to accept funding in the amount of $363,951 from the California Department of Education under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Section 231 Grant. The grant funds will be used to supplement existing Adult Education services and programs during the 2000-2001 school year. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS AND ASSURANCES – EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY GRANT PROGRAM (AB 2882): (IV-L) |
Approval was granted to accept Education Technology Grant Program (AB 2882) funds in the amount of $2,377,500 and to certify that the assurances of the grant will be met. Funds will be allocated to the school sites as designated and will be used to purchase computers. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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NEW BASIC TEXTBOOK ADOPTION – SIXTH LIST: (IV-M) |
Approval was granted to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (sixth list) for the 2000-2001 school year according to district policy. |
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ARCHITECTURAL AGREEMENT – PHYSICAL TRAINING BUILDING – EHS: (IV-N) |
Approval was granted for an agreement with Ardeshir Bahar Architect AIA in the amount of $26,500 for the design of a physical training building at Edison High School to paid for with funds donated to ASB. |
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SALES OF SURPLUS/ OBSOLETE DISTRICT VEHICLES: (IV-O) |
Approval was granted to dispose of the listed surplus/obsolete district vehicles by public auction through Nationwide Auctioneers. |
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AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT FOR DISTRICT AUDITS: (IV-P) |
Approval was granted for a three-year agreement with the CPA firm of Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company, LLP, to conduct the annual state required audit of district financial operations for fiscal years 2000-2001 through 2002-003. |
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SPENDING PLAN FOR SITE BLOCK GRANT - HBHS: (IV-Q) |
Approval was granted for a spending plan for the 2000-01 site block grant for Huntington Beach High School. |
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JANUARY 2001 DISBURSEMENTS: (IV-R) |
A recap of the payments processed during the month of January 2001 was presented. |
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ENROLLMENT & ADA: (IV-S) |
Reports on enrollment and ADA for the periods September 5 through December 28, 2000 were presented. |
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INSURANCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM: (IV-T) |
Approval was granted to reject damage claim No. S120231 MH. Claim information is available in the Business Division. |
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RESOLUTION - ADDTNL INCOME AND EXPENDITURES – VARIOUS FUNDS: (IV-U) |
The district has received increases in funding for various funds. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the amount of $56,057 within the various funds for the fiscal year 2000-01. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 22: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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RESOLUTION - ADDTNL INCOME AND EXPENDITURES – VARIOUS CATEGORICAL PROJECTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: (IV-V) |
The district has been notified of increases in funding for various categorical projects and other funding sources. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures in the amount of $231,981 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 2000-01. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 23: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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RESOLUTION – TRANSFER OF FUNDS - VARIOUS FUNDS: (IV-W) |
Approval was granted to adopt a resolution which authorizes the transfers made within the approved budgets of the General Fund and the Adult Education Fund for 2000-01. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 24: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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RESOLUTION – CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REDUCTION: (IV-X) |
Approval was granted to adopt a resolution for the reduction of specific classified services as presented. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 25: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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RESOLUTION – ENERGY CONSERVATION: (IV-Y) |
Approval was granted to adopt a resolution calling for reduction in energy usage. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 26: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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NON-PUBLIC AGENCY CONTRACT ADDENDA –WOCCSE: (IV-F) – DR. BETH BALLINGER - $6,480 AND $3,240 |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the following WOCCSE Non-Public Agency Contracts/Addendum as follows: Dr. Beth Ballinger, Newport Beach Developmental Optometry Group, $6,480 and $3,240, both pulled by Ms Dashiell for separate consideration. The West Orange County Consortium for Special Education was authorized to receive invoices and process payment. Motion carried 4-0. Ms Dashiell abstained. |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES: (IV-C) R-8814, R-8847 and R-8829: |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the following professional and official business activities as presented; 1) page 8, National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) 2001 Conference – Alice Machada (R-8814) and Maggie Birinyi (R-8847), funded by Title VII- $2,243.50; and 2) page 12, American Food Service Association Legislative Conference – Lauren Teng (R-8829), funded by Cafeteria $1,110 and So. California Food Service Association $1,380 which were pulled by Mr. Harper for separate consideration. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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CSBA DELEGATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION 2001: (V-A) |
Trustees have received information on the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly elections. Nominees are listed in the referenced materials. The Board has one vote for each of the seven vacancies in Region 15. Ms Castrey nominated the following candidates: Ann Albertson (Tustin USD); Bonnie P. Castrey (Huntington Beach UHSD); Robert J. Mann (Huntington Beach City SD); Katherine O’Brien (Los Alamitos USD); Craig T. Olson (Placentia-Yorba Linda USD); Don Sedgwick (Saddleback Valley USD), and Robert A. Singer (Fullerton Joint UHSD). Mr. Harper nominated Steven S. Choi (Irvine USD), Alexandria A. Coronado (Anaheim UHSD), and Helena Rutkowski (Westminster SD). As the result of a vote, the following seven names will be submitted to CSBA in nomination: Ann Albertson (Tustin USD); Bonnie P. Castrey (Huntington Beach UHSD); Robert J. Mann (Huntington Beach City SD); Katherine O’Brien (Los Alamitos USD); Craig T. Olson (Placentia-Yorba Linda USD); Don Sedgwick (Saddleback Valley USD), and Robert A. Singer (Fullerton Joint UHSD). |
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT: (VI-A) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that in accordance with Government Code section 53646(e), a financial report for the quarter ending December 31, 2000 and a certification regarding the district’s ability to meet its cash flow needs for the next six months be approved.. Full reports are available for review in the Business. Motion unanimously carried. |
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DISTRICT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM: (VI-B) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to authorize the transfer of 2001-2002 Strategic Plan funding in the amount of $125,000 to the current (2000-2001) Transportation budget for purchase of vehicle. Motion unanimously carried. |
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HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM: (VI-C) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Henry, to authorize district staff to develop a Human Resources system to replace the legacy systems currently in use. Motion unanimously carried. |
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CSBA PROFESSIONAL GOVERNANCE STANDARDS: (VII-A) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the following Board Bylaw for second reading and adoption in the continued revision of existing policies and administrative regulations: Board Bylaw 9300 Bylaws of the Board CSBA Professional Governance Standards Motion unanimously carried. |
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CERTIFICATION OF BOARD MEMBER RESIDENCY: (VII-B) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the following Board Bylaw for first reading in the continued revision of existing policies and administrative regulations: Board Bylaw 9101 Bylaws of the Board Certification of Board Member Discussion took place about the need for this policy. Motion carried 3-2. Mr. Harper and Ms Dashiell voted no. |
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BOARD POLICY REVISIONS: (VII-C) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms. Dashiell, to approve the following Board policy for first reading in the continued revision of existing policies and administrative regulations: BP 5131.7 Students Weapons and Dangerous Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (VIII-A) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that Brad Monroe be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that an IEPT meeting be held to determine the educational placement most appropriate for Brad. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Antonio Montes be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that he be transferred to the Huntington Beach Adult School to complete his high school diploma. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Anoulak Kounlavong be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and the first semester of the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a) (1) and (2). It was further moved that during the period of expulsion, Anoulak attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school program. At the end of January 2002, Anoulak may request re-enrollment into an appropriate District school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Oscar Vargas be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b) and (c). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that Oscar be transferred to Ocean View High School. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons, that Litphrasone Phengsimma be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and the first semester of the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a) (1) and (2). It was further moved that during the period of expulsion, Litphrasone attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school program. At the end of January 2002, Litphrasone may request re-enrollment into an appropriate District school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Larry Kounlavong be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and the first semester of the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a) (1) and (2). It was further moved that during the period of expulsion, Larry attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school program. At the end of January 2002, Larry may request re-enrollment into an appropriate District school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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NEW BUSINESS: (IX) |
Mr. Harper reminded staff of his request to review open enrollment at the March Board meeting. Dr. Simons asked that a letter be prepared for Dr. John Dean, Superintendent of Orange County Department of Education, and Dr. Duane Dishno, Superintendent of Huntington Beach City School District, both of whom have recently announced their retirement. Dr. Simons offered congratulations to Dr. Patricia Koch on her appointment to the Working Group of the Joint Committee on Developing a Master Plan for Education. Dr. Roper indicated that the Marian Bergeson Award nomination paperwork had arrived too late to be included in this Board agenda and asked Board members if they would like to nominate anyone. If so, the item would be included on the Study Session agenda for February 27, 2001. Ms Castrey suggested submitting the name of Bonnie Bruce, past Board member, as this would be the last year that she could be considered. Board members were in agreement with this suggestion. Dr. Koch indicated there would be a need for a couple of business items to be added to the February 27 Study Session agenda. Ms Dashiell thanked Bob Garcia for his work in securing technology grants. |
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (X) |
None. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. |
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