HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MAY 14, 2002
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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: |
None |
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PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: |
District Education Center |
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CLOSED SESSION: (I) |
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. to consider:
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CALL BACK TO ORDER: |
The meeting was called back to order at 7:42 p.m. by the President, Ms Castrey. She announced that in Closed Session the Board had considered two parent appeals, resulting in the denial of the first appeal 3-2, with Trustees Dashiell and Harper dissenting. The second appeal was also denied 4-1, with Ms Dashiell dissenting. Ms Castrey also reported that the Board had given direction on the status of negotiations. Ms Castrey announced that Dr. John Myers, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, was retiring after 40 years in education, and that this would be his last Board meeting. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) |
Dr. John Myers led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) |
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held April 9, 2002 and the Study Session Board meeting held April 22, 2002. 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) |
Suesan Gerard, Student Representative to the Board from Fountain Valley High School, presented a report. |
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STUDENT RECOGNITION AUTO SHOW (MHS): (III-D): |
Students, Evan Arnold and Mitchell Harris from Marina High School, were recognized for earning first place in the local Orange County Auto Show and fourth place in the national competition at the New York Auto Show. Their teacher, Mike Rittenhouse, and representatives from Huntington Beach Dodge and Crevier BMW of Santa Ana were also recognized. |
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PUBLIC HEARING TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: (III-E) |
A public hearing was conducted to accept input regarding the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for the 2001-02 school year in each subject area, consistent with the content and cycles of the curriculum frameworks adopted by the California State Board of Education. The public hearing was required by Education Code section 60119. The President, Ms Castrey, gaveled the hearing open. There being no input, the hearing was declared closed. |
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PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET REDUCTIONS: (III-F) |
A public hearing took place on proposed reductions to the 2002-03 budget. The President, Ms Castrey, gaveled the hearing open. The following people spoke against the proposed budget cuts: Kathy Iverson, DEA President and staff member; Ron Wootton, staff member; Carole Maken, parent and staff member; Colleen Metzger, parent; Larry Duncan, staff member; Alexis Staggs, parent; Louis Hungate, staff member; Cindy Holmes, parent; Marlene Ruud, parent; Virginia Chapman, parent; Jennifer Swander, staff member; Rose Molina, staff member; Arthur Long, staff member; Kelley Worthy, parent and staff member; Corinne Neal, staff member; and Alisha Fernandez, student. The hearing was declared closed. |
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-G) |
Lois Booth, parent, spoke concerning an athletic issue at Huntington Beach High School. Ms Castrey referred the matter to staff to be handled the next day. Deborah Archer, parent, commented on the Huntington Beach High School attendance policy. This matter was already being handled by staff. |
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RECESS: |
A recess was called from 9 p.m. to 9:08 p.m. |
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) |
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with two items of addenda to the Personnel Report, IV-B. Motion unanimously carried. |
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Purchase orders in the amount of $1,723.919.84 were approved as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 13 with addenda. Ms Castrey introduced two new principals: Stephen Roderick, approved as Principal of Marina High School; and Cynthia Clark, approved as Principal of Edison High School, both effective July 1, 2002. |
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Approval was granted for the Professional and Official Business Activities as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the Field Trips as presented. |
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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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Approval was granted to enter into the non-public school contracts addenda 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 to reimburse parents of a special education student in the amount of $20,000 as final settlement in the matter of SN 439-01. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the new basic textbooks (eighth and ninth lists) for the 2001-02 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 (first list) for the 2002-03 school year according to district policy. |
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Approval was granted for the list of 2001-2002 candidates for graduation. The list is available for review in the Educational Services Division. |
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Approval was granted to destroy pupil records held for three years or more in compliance with guidelines of the California Code of Regulations, section 437, Retention and Destruction of Pupil Records. |
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Approval was granted to submit a Renewal Request for Waiver of the State Department of Education Code Section 49550, State Meal Mandate for the 2002 Summer Session. |
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Approval was granted to award bids to the successful bidders as presented. It was further moved that all other bids be rejected as being higher in cost or not meeting specifications. All bid results are available for review in the Purchasing Department. |
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A recap of the payments processed during the month of March 2002 was presented. |
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Approval was granted for the change notice to the contract as presented which was previously awarded. |
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Approval was granted to reject Bid No. 883 for fencing at the Aquatics Center at Huntington Beach High School on the basis that there are insufficient funds to complete the project. |
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Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 8340 for the Field Lighting at Marina High School by Benergy Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. |
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In accordance with Government Code 53646(e), a financial report for the quarter ending March 31, 2002 and a certification regarding the Districts 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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A report on enrollment and ADA for the period February 26 to March 23, 2001 was presented. |
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Approval was granted that the listed records be classified as Class 3 records and be destroyed. |
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RESOLUTION TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR 2001-02: (IV-U) |
Following a public hearing, approval was granted to adopt a resolution declaring that the governing board has reviewed and approved basic instructional materials for the 2001-02 school year. The resolution also declares that each pupil has available textbooks and instructional materials that are consistent with the content and cycles of curriculum frameworks adopted by the California State Board of Education. In order to receive state funding for instructional materials, this resolution is required each fiscal year by Education Code sections 60119, 60451 and 60010. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 38: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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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 $897,495 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 2001-02. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 39: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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The district has been notified of increases and decreases in funding for Adult Education categorical projects. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the net amount of $67,414 within the Adult Education Fund for the fiscal year 2001-02. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 40: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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The district has been notified of increases in funding for various funds. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by $3,658,105 within the various funds for the fiscal year 2001-02. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 41: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution that authorizes the transfers made within the approved budgets of the various funds for 2001-02. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 42: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the resolution authorizing the borrowing of funds for fiscal year 2002-03 and the issuance and sale of a 2002-03 Tax and Revenue Application Note in an amount not to exceed $9,500,000 and participation in the South Coast Local Education Agencies pooled Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note program and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County to issue and sell said note. The resolution, trust agreement, purchase agreement and preliminary official statement are on file in the Business Division. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 43: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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RESOLUTIONS BIENNIAL GOVERNING BOARD ELECTION: (V-A) |
A consolidated election is required in the district to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, for members of the Governing Board in accordance with Education Code section 5340. It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to adopt the necessary Resolution and Order of Biennial Trustee Election and Specifications of the Election Order as presented. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 44: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (VI-A) |
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that Johnny Thai be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2001-02 school year and for the first semester of the 2002-03 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 alternative education program. In January 2003, Johnny will be notified of his right to request re-enrollment into an appropriate district school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Student No. 265294 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a). It was further moved that Student No. 265294 be enrolled in an Orange County Department of Education alternative school to finish his credits during this time of expulsion. Should he not complete his credits by the end of this school year, he may enroll in the Adult School to earn his diploma. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that Jerry Tran be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a). It was further moved that he complete his graduation credits through an Orange County Department of Education alternative school program. As Jerry will be 18 in June, we recommend that he not be allowed to return to the District. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that Amanda James be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2001-02 school year and the first semester of the 2002-03 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). It was further moved that during the period of expulsion, she attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative education program. Amanda will be notified in January 2003 of her right to request re-enrollment into an appropriate district school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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NEW BUSINESS: (VII) |
Mr. Harper requested information on facilities improvements funded by Proposition 1A by site, relating to state bond and modernization funding. He also asked if the Board was interested in taking a position on AB 2160 (Goldberg) collective bargaining. Mr. Harper asked for information on Westminster High School open enrollment. Staff responded. Mrs. Henry asked about the timeline for discussing potential suggestions made at the staff study session. Dr. Roper indicated she will be following up. Ms Dashiell indicated she would like to look at proposed budget reductions in other areas, and would like to see other options. She also asked about the grading procedures at Huntington Beach High School, and non-public school placements. Dr. Simons asked about the process to be used at the May 28, 2002 Board meeting in considering budget cuts. Dr. Patricia Koch provided a facilities update. She indicated that the 7-11 Committee to study the district property at Yorktown and Main would be providing a report to the Board at its June Board meeting. Ms Castrey requested that the material provided to the Board in closed session a couple of weeks ago by the Administrative Law Judge be provided to DEA. A copy was provided. |
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ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (X)
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Sylvia Garrett, parent, presented checks from the Huntington Beach High School Foundation to pay for the donor wall and the competition lighting for the Huntington Beach High School pool, and provided an update. John Ortiz, staff member and President of CSEA Chapter 157, asked for copies of the proposed alternative budget reductions. Dr. Roper indicated that they will be defined for the Board and will then be made available to the public. Ms Castrey reminded those in attendance that the second meeting in June had been switched from Tuesday, June 25 to Thursday, June 27, 2002. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. |
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