HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APRIL 11, 2000
| BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: | Bonnie Bruce Bonnie Castrey Sallie Dashiell Matthew Harper Michael Simons |
| BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: | None |
| ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: | Susan Roper, Superintendent Patricia Koch, Asst. Supt, Business Services John Myers, Asst. Supt., Educational Services Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant |
| ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: | Jack Elsner Asst. Supt., Personnel/Emp Relations |
| PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: | District Education Center Tuesday, April 11, 2000 |
| CALL TO ORDER: | The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the President, Dr. Simons. |
| CLOSED SESSION: (I) | The Board recessed to closed session at 7:01 p.m. to consider
the following:
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| RECONVENED: | The meeting was called back to order at 7:42 p.m. Dr. Simons announced that in closed session the Board had denied the student appeal 4-1, with Mr. Harper voting no. The Board met in conference with the District’s real property negotiator, Dr. Patricia Koch, and gave direction to staff regarding the property located at 17332 Gothard, Huntington Beach. |
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) | The Pledge of Allegiance was given. |
| APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Bruce, to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 14, 2000 and the study session
meeting held March 28, 2000. Motion unanimously carried. |
| 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. |
| STUDENT RECOGNITION (MHS): (III-E) | Kelly Hatada and Colin Harris, students from Marina High School’s Auto Shop class were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. Dr. Carol Osbrink, Principal, also recognized the Auto Shop instructor, Mr. Mike Rittenhouse, and Mr. Robert Lee from Hyundai and Mr. Fred Schmidt of Saab of Santa Ana. Plaques were awarded to both students. |
| PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-D) | Vanessa Betancourt, student, and her mother,
commented on a varsity softball issue at Westminster High School. Rosemary Saylor, President of Huntington Union Council PTA, described a parent education opportunity on inhalants. Taraneh Pezeshk and Shane Allan, students, spoke in support of funding for a new swimming pool at Huntington Beach High School. Leonard Crane, citizen, requested information on District programs. The following people addressed the Board concerning the need for funding for the District’s instrumental music education programs: Jan Garcia, Band Booster President, FVHS; Nancy Parks, parent; Pat McHargue, parent; Monica Seya, student; Alan Chin, student; Alexis Booher, parent; Carlton Cook, parent; Mimi Park, parent; Matt Thompson, parent; Chris Preter, parent and President of the HBHS Band Boosters; Luann Sauer, parent and President of the MHS Band Boosters; Sylvia Garrett, parent; Nick LeBail, student; and Carolyn LeBail, President of the EHS Band Boosters. Dr. Simons thanked all booster presidents and members, indicating that the District has a strategic planning process, that all input will be considered when the strategic planning process begins at the end of this month, and he hoped that some of the items may be considered in next year’s budget. |
| RECESS: | A recess was called from 8:59 to 9:06 p.m. |
| CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) | It was moved by Ms Bruce, seconded by Mrs. Castrey, to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with the exception of No. 7641 of item IV-E;
IV-H, Acceptance of Grant Funds – Vision 2020; and IV-N, Fee Increase for Legal
Services, which were pulled by Mr. Harper for separate consideration. Dr. Simons pulled
one item from IV-B, Personnel Report, Page 3, due to a conflict of interest. Motion unanimously carried. |
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Purchase orders in the amount of $1,052,962.55 were approved as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the Classified and Certificated Personnel Report No. 11 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 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, with the exception of No. 7641 which was pulled by Mr. Harper for separate consideration. |
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Approval was granted to enter into the non-public school contract 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 for Food and Nutrition Services to submit an application for funding from the Albertson’s Best Neighbor Policy Grant Initiative in an amount up to $50,000. If awarded, the funds will be used for programs that promote the positive link between a nutritious diet and learning. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to expand the existing pilot Class Size Reduction Program for ninth grade English/Language Arts to include Westminster High School for the 2000-2001 school year. |
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Approval was granted to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (eleventh list) for the 1999-2000 school year according to district policy. |
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Approval was granted to extend the Ground Lease with AT&T Wireless Services (formerly LA Cellular) originally entered into on April 17, 1990 for an additional five years, from May 1, 2000 to April 30, 2005. All terms and conditions remain the same. |
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Approval was granted to dispose of the listed surplus/obsolete district vehicles by public auction through Nationwide Auctioneers. |
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Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 7632 for Demolition of the Swimming Pool at Huntington Beach High School by Harber Companies Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. |
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Approval was granted for the change notice to the contract with Baker Electric, Inc., which was previously awarded. |
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Reports on enrollment and ADA for the period January 3, through February 25, 2000 were presented. |
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A recap of the payments processed during the month of March 2000 was presented. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution stating that the cellular site building (AT&T Wireless) is not to be used for school purposes and that pupils and teachers will not be permitted to enter the building. |
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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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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 by the amount of $852,683 within the General 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 for the transfer from the General Fund to the Special Reserve Fund in the amount of $17,700 and from the State School Building Fund 50/50 to the General Fund in the amount of $1,210. |
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AYES: HARPER, BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
| No. 7641 – CONSULTING AGREEMENTS: (IV-E) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Bruce, to
approve item No. 7641, Orange County Department of Education, to serve as fiscal agent for
the allocation of Vision 2020 grant funds awarded to Westminster and Marina high schools
for the purpose of School-to-Career activities. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
| ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS – VISION 2020 STUDENT ENTERPRISE PROJECT (EHS): (IV-H) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to
accept Vision 2020 Student Enterprise Project grant funds in the amount of $7,500 from the
Orange County Department of Education. The funds will be used to purchase an LCD projector
and laptop computer for students in the CIBACS (Center for International Business and
Communications Studies) program at Edison High School. No matching funds are required.
Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
| FEE INCREASE FOR LEGAL SERVICES: (IV-N) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Bruce, to amend
the agreement with Rutan & Tucker for the purpose of increasing the hourly rate
charged to $165 per hour. The previous rate of $155 has been in effect for over
three-and-a-half years. Motion carried 3-2. Ms Dashiell and Mr. Harper voted no. |
| PERSONNEL REPORT NO. 11 – page 3: (IV-B) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper, to
approve the hiring of Bradley Simons as an extra assignment specialist at Marina High
School. Motion carried 4-0. Dr. Simons abstained. |
| RESOLUTION – TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: (V-A) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Bruce, to adopt the resolution proclaiming the week of May 7-13, 2000 as "National Teacher Appreciation Week." |
| RESOLUTION NO. 33: |
AYES: HARPER, BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
| RESOLUTION – CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES’ WEEK: (V-B) |
It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, to adopt a resolution designating the week of May 22-26, 2000 as "Classified Employees’ Week." |
| RESOLUTION NO. 34: |
AYES: HARPER, BRUCE, CASTREY, DASHIELL, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
| JOINT USE AGREEMENT FOR AQUATICS FACILITIES: (VI-A) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Bruce, to
approve a joint use agreement with the City of Huntington Beach for aquatic facilities at
Huntington Beach and Ocean View high schools. Mrs. Bruce provided the history of the need
for a joint aquatics venture with the city of Huntington Beach for both Huntington Beach
and Ocean View high schools. Mrs. Bruce indicated that the Huntington Beach High School
swimming pool will be funded using the money already raised plus available grants and
Proposition 12 funding when received next year. Mrs. Bruce stated that the goal of
building the two pools will happen – the City has made a commitment and the district
has already allocated $269,000 from the last of the bankruptcy money. Mr. Harper indicated
that while he could not support the expenditure of funds for a swimming pool at Ocean View
High School, he did support the construction of the Huntington Beach High School swimming
pool. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
| SCHOOL VAN PURCHASE: (VI-B) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Bruce, to
authorize expenditures of reserve funds to purchase up to 24 previously owned school
passenger vans to replace an equal number of older, worn out vehicles. The estimated cost
of these 24 vehicles is approximately $168,000, with the potential to recover an estimated
$50,000 from the sale of currently owned vans. Motion unanimously carried. |
| ADMINISTRATIVE EVALUATION COMPETENCY: (VII-A) | It was moved by Mrs. Bruce, seconded by Ms Castrey, to
certify Westminster High School staff member Jim Reed, who has exhibited competency in
administrative evaluation pursuant to Board Policy 4315.1. Motion unanimously carried. |
| BOARD POLICY REVISIONS: (VIII-A) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to
approve the following policy for first reading in the continued revision of existing
policies and administrative regulations: BP 5145.12 Students Search and Seizure Motion unanimously carried. |
| BOARD POLICY REVISIONS: (VIII-B) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr.
Harper, to approve the following policy for first reading in the continued revision of
existing policies and administrative regulations: BP 6141.4 Instruction Education for English Language Motion unanimously carried. |
| STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (IX-A) | It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, that
Alejandro Arroyo be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the
remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and the first semester of the 2000-2001 school year
for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). It was further moved that during the
period of expulsion Alejandro be enrolled in an Orange County Department of Education
alternative school. In January 2001, Alejandro will be notified of his right to request
re-enrollment in an appropriate District program. Motion unanimously carried. |
| It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, that
Justin Azze be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the
remainder of the 1999-2000 school for violation of California Education Code 48900(c). It
was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that Justin be enrolled at Coast
High School to complete the credits he needs to graduate. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Bruce, that
Gabriel Corado 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(b). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that Gabriel attend
Fountain Valley High School for the rest of the spring semester. At the end of that time,
he may re-enroll at Marina High School. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper, that
Brandon Drohner 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(b). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that Brandon attend
Ocean View High School for the rest of the spring semester. At the end of that time, he
may re-enroll at Marina High School. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, that
Christopher Lazzara be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for
the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and the first semester of the 2000-01 school
year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b) and (f). It was further moved
that the expulsion be suspended and that Christopher be enrolled at Valley Vista High
School or another alternative education as determined through an IEP. Motion unanimously carried. It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Brady Hall 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(b). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that Brady attend Marina High School until the end of the spring semester. At that time, he may return to Ocean View High School. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| It was moved by Mrs. Bruce, seconded by Mr. Harper, that
Matthew Palmer be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the
remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and the first semester of the 2000-01 school year
for violation of California Education Code 48900(a) and (i). During the time of expulsion,
it was recommended that Matthew attend an Orange County Department of Education
alternative program. At the end of the expulsion period, Matthew’s parent should
contact the Garden Grove Unified School District for enrollment in an appropriate school
in that district where they reside. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Castrey, that
Matthew Levinson 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(b). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that Matthew attend
Valley Vista High School for the rest of the semester. At the end of that time, Matthew
may re-enroll at Ocean View High School. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Castrey, that
Daniel Lopez be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the
remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and the fall semester of 2000-01 for violation of
California Education Code 48900(b). It was further moved that during the time of expulsion
he attend an Orange County Department of Education school. In January 2001, Daniel will be
notified of his right to request an IEPT be held to determine appropriate Huntington Beach
Union High School placement. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Dashiell, that
Tayler Moore 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(b). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that Tayler attend
Marina High School for the rest of the semester. At the end of that time, Tayler may
return to Ocean View High School. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| NEW BUSINESS: (X) | Mrs. Bruce asked if the Board would be interested in
obtaining further information on a Congressional Award program. She indicated that she
would be hosting a meeting in her home on Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 4 p.m. when Wendy
Weber would be providing information. Mrs. Bruce asked if there was any current information available on the Frank Doyle Scholarship. Dr. Myers will ask Dorothy Crutcher to follow up. Dr. Roper announced that a Study Session of the Board of Trustees will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. on the Student Information System. Ms Castrey asked that this information be provided to all schools. Staff does not anticipate any other business. |
| ADJOURNMENT: | The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 p.m. |
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