HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MAY 28, 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 6:47 p.m. to consider:
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CALL BACK TO ORDER: |
The meeting was called back to order at 7:45 p.m. by the President, Ms Castrey. She announced that in Closed Session the Board had considered two parent appeals. The first was denied 4-1 with Ms Dashiell dissenting, and the second was denied 5-0. There was nothing further to report. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) |
The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Ms Castrey welcomed Dr. Carol Osbrink, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services. |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) |
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve the minutes of the special Board meeting held May 8, 2002 and the regular Board meeting held May 14, 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 RECOGNITION – ARTWORK (WHS): (III-C) |
Westminster High School student, Linh Doan, was recognized for creating the artwork for the Teaching Tolerance poster and for designing the district’s teacher recruitment display screen. His teacher, Don Messerschmitt, was also recognized. |
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STUDENT RECOGNITION – ACADEMIC DECATHLON (WHS): (III-D) |
Students from Westminster High School were recognized for their accomplishments in the Academic Decathlon competition. Also recognized was retired teacher and coach, Carol Sebastian. |
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STUDENT RECOGNITION – ACADEMIC DECATHLON (MHS): (III-E) |
Students from Marina High School were recognized for their accomplishments in the Academic Decathlon competition. Also recognized was teacher and coach, Bob Grebel. |
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-F) |
Kathy Iverson, DEA President and staff member, commented on the budget process. Kathryn Sonne, parent, commented on the budget cuts as they relate to special education. Denise Dyer, parent; Leutphraisith Phengsimma, student; and Deborah Archer, parent, discussed clearing detention hours for graduation. Ms Castrey indicated this item would be dealt with under New Business. |
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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 addendum to the Personnel Report, IV-A, and with the exception of item IV-G, Acceptance of Grant Funds – California Partnership Academies (HBHS, OVHS & WHS) which was pulled by Mr. Harper for separate consideration. Motion unanimously carried. |
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Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 14 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 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 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 commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (second list) for the 2002-03 school year according to district policy. |
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Approval was granted to designate the principals of the six comprehensive high schools to serve as their respective school’s California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) league representatives for the 2002-03 school year. The designation is required by Education Code section 33353(a). |
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Approval was granted for a student teaching agreement with California State University, Dominguez Hills from January 1, 2002 through August 31, 2005. The agreement is similar to those previously approved for the training of student teachers of various institutions. |
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Approval was granted for the change notices to the contracts as presented which were previously awarded. |
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Approval was granted to award a bid to the successful bidder 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 April 2002 was presented. |
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Approval was granted to enter into an agreement with Bay Actuarial Consultants to provide the district with an actuarial study of the Workers’ Compensation self insurance program for a fee of $4,400. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution and to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Rehabilitation to continue the Transition Partnership Program during the 2002-05 fiscal years. The agreement will provide funds to the district in the amount of $154,050 per fiscal year. Required matching funds of $101,809 per fiscal year will be provided from the special education teachers’ salary and benefits budget. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a Resolution to Close the State School Building/Lease-Purchase Fund (33). This fund, which served to account for the initial funding for modernization, is no longer needed. |
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It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to accept California Partnership Academy supplemental grants from the California Department of Education in the amount of $2,230 each for the Entertainment and Tourism Academy (HBHS), the Business Academy (OVHS) and the Health Science Careers Academy (WHS). Funds will be used during the 2002-03 school year for professional and/or curriculum development activities related to the academies. No matching district funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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SECOND ROUND OF PROPOSED BUDGET REDUCTIONS: (V-A) |
Dr. Roper announced that she had four additional recommendations to the list presented. These additions are listed as follows:
Dr. Roper stated that in addition to these four recommendations, she was also recommending to the Board that it postpone eliminating summer school at Valley Vista and Coast High School to summer 2003. She stated there had been a lot of input from people who felt that there was not adequate notice given to students who need summer school to graduate. It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the list of reductions, additions and adjustments to the district budget for 2002-03. Mr. Harper asked about the procedure to be used as he had five modifications on existing items, and two new items for consideration. It was agreed that each item in question would be pulled and considered separately. Amendments to Main Motion: Item B, Reduction in all administrators’ work year by one day: It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to amend this motion to increase from one to two days. Motion failed 2/3. Mr. Harper and Ms Dashiell voted yes. Item L, Transfer lease revenue from Patti’s Preschool to General Fund: It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to strike this item and leave the money in the Facilities Fund. Motion failed 1/4. Mr. Harper voted yes. Item O, Reduce Staffing at Coast High School: It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to amend this reduction from two to one full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Motion failed 2/3. Mr. Harper and Ms Dashiell voted yes. Item S, Eliminate Summer School at Coast and Valley Vista high schools: It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to delete this item entirely. Motion unanimously carried. Item Y, Reduction of Public Safety Officer: It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to eliminate this item from the list of reductions. Motion failed 1/4. Mr. Harper voted yes. |
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Additional Items: Suspend Public Relations Consultant Contract and Currents for one year: It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to eliminate the Public Relations Consultant contract and the Currents newsletter from the budget. Following much discussion, Mr. Harper suggested a motion to amend the amendment to suspend for one year only and then discuss again in May or June 2003. It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Mr. Harper, to amend the original motion, to suspend for at least one year and revisit the issue to restore the Public Relations Consultant and Currents newsletter at the beginning of the 2003-04 school year. Mrs. Henry stated that she could only vote if she was sure that the Board would not have to revisit this item in one year. Ms Dashiell offered a modification to the amendment, which was accepted by Mr. Harper, stating that rather than eliminating the Public Relations Consultant and Currents newsletter, these items would be suspended for one year and be automatically reinstated at the beginning of the 2003-04 school year. Motion carried 3/2. Ms Castrey and Dr. Simons voted no. School Business Administrators: It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to reduce the number of School Business Administrators from six to four. Motion failed 2/3. Mr. Harper and Ms Dashiell voted yes. |
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Ms Castrey stated that the main motion had been amended by two proposals, the suspension for one year and subsequent restoration of the Public Relations Consultant and Currents newsletter, and the elimination of item S, to eliminate summer school at Coast and Valley Vista high schools in 2003. She asked if there were any further amendments before voting. |
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Item BB, Reduce site budgets: It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to remove item BB, reducing site budget allocations. Motion carried 4/1. Ms Castrey voted no. |
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Item R, Reduce SAC Summer School: Ms Dashiell moved to eliminate Item R. Motion died for lack of a second. |
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Vote on main motion: It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the list of reductions, additions and adjustments to the district budget for 2002-03, with the suspension for one year and subsequent restoration of the Public Relations Consultant and Currents newsletter, and the elimination of item S, to eliminate summer school at Coast and Valley Vista high schools in 2003 and elimination of Item BB, reducing school budgets. Motion carried 4-1. Ms Dashiell voted no. |
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RESOLUTION – CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REDUCTION: (V-B) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to adopt a resolution for the reduction of specific classified services as presented. Motion unanimously carried. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 45: |
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 Ms Dashiell, seconded by Dr. Simons, that Itzael Alvarado, Student No. 317586, 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(b). It was further moved that he attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school during the period of expulsion and through the summer so that he can make up a semester’s credits. It was recommended that for the fall semester, 2002-03, that Itzael be enrolled at Valley Vista High School. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that Hieu Nguyen 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(b). It was further moved that during the period of expulsion he attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative program where he can complete his graduation requirements. Should he not complete those credits, it was recommended that Hieu be allowed to finish at Huntington Beach Adult School after the period of expulsion. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Johnny Dang 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(b). It was further moved that during the period of expulsion he attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative program. It was also recommended that he be allowed to attend Huntington Beach Adult School after the expulsion ends to complete his diploma requirements. Motion unanimously carried. |
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NEW BUSINESS: (VII) |
Mr. Harper requested staff to investigate truancies and their relationship to graduation. He also referred to the last Board meeting when he asked for the Board to take a position on AB 2160, Collective Bargaining, which was not agendized for tonight’s meeting. Mr. Harper referred to policies and procedures dealing with Board members and members of the public submitting agenda items. Mr. Harper repeated his request from the last Board meeting that a resolution opposing AB 2160 be agendized. |
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Mrs. Henry commented on Mr. Harper’s previous statements. Discussion took place about the procedure used to agendize items requested by Board members and the public. Ms Castrey suggested that legal counsel be asked for written guidance. Dr. Roper indicated that she would follow up with legal counsel and would develop a resolution opposing AB 2160. Ms Dashiell stated she would like to revisit the discipline policies at Huntington Beach High School. |
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ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (X) |
Denise Dyer and Deborah Archer, parents, commented further on the detention issue at Huntington Beach High School. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m. |
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