BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bonnie Castrey
Sallie Dashiell
Matthew Harper
Susan Henry
Michael Simons

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Susan Roper, Superintendent
Jack Elsner Asst. Supt., Personnel/Emp Relations
Patricia Koch, Asst. Supt, Business Services
John Myers, Asst. Supt., Educational Services
Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: 

None

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

District Education Center
Tuesday, February 27, 2001

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by the President, Dr. Simons.

CLOSED SESSION:  (I)

Progress Report – Superintendent’s Leadership Plan.

RECONVENED:

The  meeting was reconvened at 7:40 p.m.  Dr. Simons announced that the Board had received a progress report on the Superintendent’s Leadership Plan.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  (II)

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jerry White.

AMENDMENT TO JOINT USE AGREEMENT FOR HBHS POOL:  (III-A)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve the first amendment to the joint use agreement with the City of Huntington Beach for pools at Huntington Beach and Ocean View high schools.  Mr. Harper indicated that because both pools were listed together in this item, he would be voting no on this issue.

                                                            Motion carried 4-1.

                                                            Mr. Harper voted no.

JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR HBHS POOL:  (III-B)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper, to approve a joint funding agreement with the City of Huntington Beach for a pool at Huntington Beach High School.

                                                            Motion unanimously carried.

MARIAN BERGESON AWARD:  (IV-A)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to nominate Bonnie Bruce, retired Board Member, for the Marian Bergeson Award.

                                                            Motion unanimously carried.

BOARD CERTIFICATION – DIGITAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (FVHS & VVHS):

(IV-B)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to certify to the California Department of Education that the majority of the certificated staff at Fountain Valley and Valley Vista high schools indicate their support for participation in the Digital High School program.  Both schools have provided documentation that their staff has been surveyed and that they support the program.

                                                            Motion unanimously carried.

CONTRACT FOR SERVICES-FUTUREKIDS SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (WHS):  (IV-C)

It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve the contract with Futurekids School Technology Solutions to provide computer training services for the staff at Westminster High School.  The total amount of the contract shall not exceed $8,430 which will be paid with Digital High School grant funds.  The term of the contract is February 27, 2001 through January 31, 2002.

                                                            Motion unanimously carried.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:

(IV-D)

Sylvia Garrett, parent, provided information on a golf tournament which will benefit athletic and student programs.

STUDY SESSION ON SCHOOL FINANCE:  (V-A)

Dr. Patricia Koch presented a report on School Finance.  Dr. Koch reviewed the Governor’s funding proposals, including one-time expenditures, assumptions, winners versus losers, restricted income, Proposition 98, potential changes, the Lottery, impact on facilities,  and local impact.  District revenues and expenditures, “claims” on the revenue limit and encroachment, were discussed.  Dr. Koch also reviewed the forecast for the coming year which included a drop in enrollment this year, expected increases in the cost of health benefits, the electricity crisis resolution, a looming gas shortage, aging technology, and a lack of flexibility in State revenues.  The timeline for Budget Development was also reviewed.

Board members asked questions and staff responded.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ms Castrey provided a copy of the CROP Annual Report which will be available in the Superintendent’s Office for review.

Dr. Roper thanked the School Business Administrators for attending this evening.

ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION:

Kathy Iverson, staff member, commented on a number of items dealing with the presentation.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.