HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FEBRUARY 8, 2000
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Bonnie Bruce |
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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 |
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CALL TO ORDER: |
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by the President, Dr. Simons. |
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CLOSED SESSION: (I) |
The Board recessed to closed session at 6:41 p.m. to consider the following: Progress Report – Superintendent’s Leadership Plan. The conference with the Real Property Negotiator - Negotiations with MS Vickers II, LLC, or its broker, Voit Commercial, regarding that certain real property at 701 Yorktown Avenue, Huntington Beach, was postponed until the February 22, 2000 Board meeting. |
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RECONVENED: |
The meeting was called back to order at 7:47 p.m. Dr. Simons announced that in closed session the conference with the Real Property Negotiator did not take place but would be considered at the February 22, 2000 Board Meeting. Additionally, the Board discussed an excellent progress report on the Superintendent’s Leadership Plan. |
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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 Mrs. Bruce, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 11, 2000. Motion unanimously carried. |
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BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES: (III-B) |
Members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities. |
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STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: (III-C) |
Rona Smith, Student Representative to the Board, presented her report. |
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STAFF RECOGNITION: (III-D) |
Classified staff members were recognized for their outstanding effort in planning and organizing the January 31, 2000 Districtwide Classified Staff Development Day |
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STUDENT RECOGNITION: (III-E) |
Marina High School student, Daniel Sumi, was recognized for receiving the ESPY Award, which is an essay award given by ESPN. Daniel was presented with a plaque. |
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-F) |
Leonard Crane commented on a computer bid and the Maintenance Program at Westminster High School. Kim Henry, parent, commented on item IV-M and the associated problems with the SIRS program. |
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PUBLIC HEARING – DEVELOPER FEE INCREASE: (III-G) |
A public hearing was conducted to consider a resolution increasing the District’s levels of development fees on residential and commercial/industrial projects within the District. The President opened the hearing. Leonard Crane made general comments. The public hearing was declared closed. |
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STAFF PRESENTATION – WALK-ON ATHLETIC COACH PROGRAM: (III-H) |
Staff presented information on the district’s walk-on athletic coach program. Dr. Patricia Landau, Director of Classified Personnel, described the definition of a walk-on coach and discussed the hiring process. Bill Boswell, retired District Athletic Director, provided a historical perspective and described the district’s training program for walk-on coaches. Lila Farr, District Athletic Director, discussed the challenges and responsibilities of a walk-on coach. Rocky Ciarelli, staff member, commented on the need to consider providing incentives for certificated athletic coaches. |
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STAFF PRESENTATION – ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INDEX (API): (III-I) |
Jerry White, Director of Curriculum, gave a presentation on the Academic Performance Index (API). The 1998 and 1999 API scores, growth targets, performance targets, school ranks, and similar school ranks were discussed. High school staff were congratulated on their efforts to improve school performance. Board members asked questions and expressed appreciation. |
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RECESS: |
A recess was called from 9:45 to 9:55 p.m. |
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) |
It was moved by Mrs. Bruce, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with two items of addenda to IV-B, Personnel Report and IV-E, Contracts and Consulting Agreements, but with the exception of the following items which were pulled for separate consideration. Ms Dashiell pulled item IV-F, Non-Public School Agency Contracts. Mr. Harper pulled item IV-A, page 31, Purchase Order No. 074A0030 to Eileen Padberg Consulting; item IV-C, page 6, items R-7600 and R-7628 to the National Association for Bilingual Education; IV-M, Authorization to Increase Budgets; IV-T, Resolution - Proposition 26, and IV-U, Resolution, "No on Measure I" – Save Our Schools." Motion unanimously carried. |
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Purchase orders in the amount of $855,034.48 were approved as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the Classified and Certificated Personnel Report No. 9 as presented, with addendum. Dr. Simons stated that the Board has accepted the retirement of Gary Ernst, Principal, Fountain Valley High School. |
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Approval was granted for the professional and official business activities as presented, with the exception of items R-7600 and R-7628 to the National Association for Bilingual Education. |
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Approval was granted for 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 extension of the Authorized Provider Agreement with the American Red Cross, Orange County Chapter. The extended agreement authorizes the district to continue to teach American Red Cross classes (first aid and CPR) to district staff through December 31, 2000. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the new basic textbooks (eighth list) for the 1999-2000 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 (ninth list) for the 1999-2000 school year according to district policy. |
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Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 7445 for the Ceramics Lab at Marina High School by USS Cal Builders, Inc. and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. |
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Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 7566 for the Asbestos Removal at Huntington Beach High School Swimming Pool by Vision Environmental Services, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. |
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Approval was granted to authorize expenditures of reserve funds to purchase three special education home-to-school buses to replace three older, worn out vehicles. The total cost of these three wheelchair lift-configured buses is approximately $42,000. |
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Approval was granted to approve a contract with Bergman, Wedner & Dacey, Inc. for specialized legal services. |
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A recap of the payments processed during the month of December 1999 was presented. |
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The District has been notified of increases and decreases in funding for various categorical projects and other funding sources. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the amount of $1,128,963 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 1999-2000. Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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AYES: HARPER, BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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The District has been notified of increases in funding for various Adult Education categorical projects. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the amount of $367,969 within the Adult Education Fund for the fiscal year 1999-2000. |
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AYES: HARPER, BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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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 1999-2000. |
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AYES: HARPER, BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the resolution authorizing the approval of Certificate of Adoption of Authorizing Resolution and, further, to authorize and direct the Superintendent to execute and deliver the Release and Settlement Agreement on behalf of the District. This resolution is required by the Schools’ Subcommittee counsel in the County bankruptcy before the final distributions can be made. |
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AYES: HARPER, BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution authorizing purchase orders with Harber Companies, Inc. and Performance Abatement Services of California, Inc. for asbestos removal on an emergency basis without formal bidding at an estimated cost not to exceed $50,000 to be paid from Deferred Maintenance funds. |
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AYES: HARPER, BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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NONPUBLIC SCHOOL/AGENCY CONTRACTS -WOCCSE: (IV-F) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Bruce, to enter into the nonpublic school/agency contracts as presented, and the West Orange County Consortium for Special Education was authorized to receive invoices and process payment. Motion carried 4-1. Ms Dashiell abstained. |
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PURCHASE ORDER 074A0030 – PADBERG CONSULTING: (IV-A) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve the purchase order as presented. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS – ITEMS R7600 AND R7628: (IV-C) |
It was moved by Mrs. Bruce, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve these two items as presented. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE BUDGETS: (IV-M) |
It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Bruce, to hire a Systems Analyst in the Data Processing department and establish a new Accounting Technician position in the Fiscal Services Department. It was also moved that savings from the purchase of technology using the E-rate schedule be allocated to the Data Processing Department, not to exceed $115,000 per year for three years, to complete the implementation of the new student, personnel and financial systems. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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RESOLUTION – PROPOSITION 26: (IV-T) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Bruce, to adopt a resolution in support of the Let’s Fix Our Schools Initiative which would amend the California Constitution and Education Code to allow passage of critically-needed local school bonds with a simple majority of 50 percent plus one, rather than the current two-thirds vote required, while holding local school districts strictly accountable for prudent and responsible spending. Lengthy discussion ensued. |
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AYES: BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: HARPER ABSENT: NONE Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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This resolution as submitted would support retention of the commercial zoning of the Crest View site in the Ocean View School District. Ms Castrey recused herself from discussion on Measure I because of a potential conflict of interest. This item was moved by Ms Bruce, seconded by Mr. Harper for purposes of discussion. Mr. Harper offered amendments to the resolution. After much discussion the following motion was offered: Motion to amend The title was changed to read Resolution in Support of a No Vote on Measure I. Strike the third, fourth and fifth "Whereas" paragraphs and insert new paragraph as follows:
replace "Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved" with a final clause as follows:
Motion carried 3-1. Ms Dashiell voted no. Ms Castrey recused herself. Vote on Main Motion as amended Motion carried 3-1. Ms Dashiell voted no. Ms Castrey recused herself. |
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AYES: HARPER, BRUCE, SIMONS NOES: DASHIELL ABSENT: NONE RECUSED: CASTREY Resolution adopted 3-1. |
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AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL: (V-A) |
Withdrawn from agenda. |
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MOTION TO CONTINUE: |
At 10:44 p.m., it was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Bruce, to continue the meeting until 11 p.m. Motion unanimously carried. |
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AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 14 – INTENT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY: (V-B) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Bruce, to adopt an amendment to Resolution 14, which declared the Board’s intention to sell excess property at the back of the student parking lot of Huntington Beach High School. The amended resolution will extend the date of the Bid Proposal meeting to March 28, 2000. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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URGENCY RESOLUTION – DEVELOPER FEES: (V-C) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to adopt an urgency resolution to increase the portion of developer fees due the District to be collected on new construction to $ .7995 for residential construction and $ .1287 for commercial/industrial construction. The urgency resolution will become effective immediately for 30 days. |
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AYES: BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: HARPER ABSENT: NONE Resolution carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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RESOLUTION – DEVELOPER FEES: (V-D) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Bruce, to adopt a resolution to increase the portion of developer fees due the District to be collected on new construction to $ .7995 for residential construction and $ .1287 for commercial/industrial construction. The resolution will become effective in 60 days (April 8, 2000). |
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AYES: BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: HARPER ABSENT: NONE Resolution carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT: (V-E) |
In accordance with Government Code 53646(e), a financial report for the quarter ending December 31, 1999 and a certification regarding the District’s ability to meet its cash flow needs for the next six months were provided. Full reports are available for review in the Business Division. |
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NONIMMIGRANT WORKER FILING FEE FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL: (VI-A) |
The District hired Saori (Sally) Tanaka to teach Japanese/Spanish at Fountain Valley High School for the 1999-2000 school year. Under Public Law 105-277 she is applying for a three-year extension of her H-1B visa, and the United States employer is required to pay the Nonimmigrant Worker Filing Fee. It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, for the District to pay the one-time fee of $610 on behalf of Saori (Sally) Tanaka. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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STUDENT EXPULSION: (VII-A) |
It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Ryan Marshall be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(c). It was further moved that during the period of expulsion he attend an Orange County Department of Education school. As Ryan is on an interdistrict permit, it was recommended that he be enrolled in his district of residence (Los Alamitos) at the end of the expulsion period. Motion unanimously carried. |
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NEW BUSINESS: . |
Ms Castrey stated that she has been invited to speak at the CADA Conference in April and would be submitting a conference request. Ms Dashiell discussed the Great American Write-In contest in March sponsored by Women for Orange County. |
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ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (IX) |
None. |
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CLOSED SESSION: (XI) |
There was no second closed session. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 p.m. |