HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, April 22, 2003
7:30 p.m.
| BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: | Bonnie Castrey Brian Garland Matthew Harper Susan Henry Michael Simons |
| BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: | None |
| ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: | None |
| PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: | Tuesday, April 22, 2003 District Education Center |
| CALL TO ORDER: | The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by the President, Mrs. Henry. |
| PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-A) | Public communication was delayed until the end of the meeting as all input related to item III-B, Study Session on School Finance and District Budget. |
| STUDY SESSION ON SCHOOL FINANCE AND DISTRICT BUDGET: (III-B) | Mrs. Henry thanked everyone who participated in
the special all-day Study Session on Budget Reductions the previous
Thursday. Dr. Patricia Koch presented a brief financial update. She reviewed the difficult financial condition of school districts, the Second Interim Report, a multi-year projection, and a timeline. She indicated that the State of California deficit for 2003-04 was expected to be $35 billion and that there has been little agreement on solutions to the state budget. This situation has necessitated all school districts needing to make drastic reductions in their budgets. This district needs to cut $3.5 million for the 2003-04 school year. Dr. Koch stated that every dollar cut this year saves the district two the next year, and three the following year. If cuts were not made, a shortfall of $3.3 million would occur next year, becoming a $6.9 million shortfall in 2004-05 and $7.8 million in 2005-06. The timeline provides for the Superintendent’s Recommendation for Budget Reductions to be presented this evening. The May 6, 2003 Special Board meeting will provide the opportunity for public input on these recommendations; and Board action will take place at the May 13, 2003 Regular Board meeting. Although the Governor’s May Revision is scheduled to be released the day following this Board meeting (May 14), it is not expected that there will be any improvement to the present economic picture. A balanced budget will be presented at the June 24, 2003 Board meeting, and the revised district budget will be presented at the August 26, 2003 Board meeting. Board members asked questions and staff responded. Dr. Roper introduced her presentation by indicating that serious reform is needed in the State of California. Dr. Roper reviewed her proposed reductions (not in priority order) and their anticipated savings to the district in the amount of $3.272 million (see attached list). Dr. Roper also presented 15 alternative items for consideration. Board members asked further questions and staff responded. |
| PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: | Dana Braun, teacher, read a prepared statement
on behalf of Kathy Iverson, District Science Facilitator, concerning the
proposal to integrate Health Education into the life sciences courses. Pam Daugherty, classified employee, spoke on the reduction of the Senior Account Clerk at Adult School from 11 to 10 months. Nate Matza, teacher, commented on the proposed reductions. Mark Soden, speaking on behalf of CSEA Chapter 157, asked about the reallocation of the workload after the cuts, and voiced other concerns. |
| NEW BUSINESS: | Ms Castrey offered congratulations to Dr.
Patricia Koch on becoming a grandmother. Dr. Simons asked staff to research the number of students who pass the Health Challenge exam. Mrs. Henry commented on Mr. Soden’s remarks regarding budget cuts. |
| ADJOURNMENT: | The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. |