HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MAY 9, 2006

 

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bonnie Castrey

Susan Henry

Brian Garland

Matthew Harper

Michael Simons

 

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

 

None

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Van Riley, Superintendent

Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services

Kathy Miller, Asst. Superintendent, Personnel/Emp Relations

Stephen Ritter, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services

Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

 

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:

 

 None

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

 

 District Education Center

 May 9, 2006

 

CALL TO ORDER:

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by the Board Vice President, Mrs. Henry.

 

CLOSED SESSION:  (I)

The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. to consider Parent Appeals – Education Code sections 35146 and 48260;  and Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release – Government Code section 54957 and Education Code section 44943; a Negotiations Update – Conference with Labor Negotiators concerning DEA, CSEA and HBPSA contracts – Government Code section 54957.6.  Present were Agency Negotiators Kathy Miller and Steve Ritter. Also present was Van Riley.

 

CALL BACK TO ORDER: 

 

The meeting was called back to order at 7:15 p.m.  President Garland indicated that the Board would return to Closed Session immediately following the open session to continue its deliberations.

 

RECEPTION – RECOGNITION: 

 

A reception was held to honor retiring employees, Teachers of the Year, and community members.

COMMUNITY RECOGNITION: 

Principals and the Superintendent recognized community members for their outstanding contributions to each of the district’s high schools and to the District Office:

Edison High School - Joan McMahon

Fountain Valley High School - Nami Aoyagi

Huntington Beach High School - Dan Hay

Marina High School - Leslie Braun

Ocean View High School - Zayda Garcia

Westminster High School - Victoria Adams

Valley Vista High School - Maria Tovar and Diane Mendoza

HB Adult School - W. Ross Winterowd

HB District Office - Barbara Bottorff

 

Honoring community members in this way is sponsored by the Huntington Beach Administrators’ Association.

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II)

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

STAFF RECOGNITION – RETIREES:  (III-A)

The Board recognized both classified and certificated employees who are retiring from the district.

 

STAFF RECOGNITION – FIRST-YEAR TEACHERS OF THE YEAR 2005-06:  (III-B)

 

The Board recognized the district's First-Year Teachers of the Year Renee Araujo from Huntington Beach High School and Robert Rasmussen from Marina High School.

 

STAFF RECOGNITION – TEACHERS OF THE YEAR 2005-06:  (III-C)

The Board recognized the district's Teachers of the Year David Fitzpatrick from Fountain Valley High School and Michael Sloan from Ocean View High School.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  (III-D)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held April 18, 2006.

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES:  (III-E)

 

Board members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities.

 

 

 

 

STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT:  (III-F)

 

Stephanie Lucas, Student Representative to the Board from Marina High School, presented a report.

 

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  (III-G)

 

Dr. Riley indicated there was nothing new to report.

 

STAFF PRESENTATION – HBHS:  (III-H)

Principal David Linzey and staff member Connie Warbrick presented highlights of the Entertainment and Tourism academy program and the Consumer and Family Studies program at Huntington Beach High School.  Renee Araujo, staff member, presented highlights from the Consumer Family Studies program.  Delicious desserts were provided by Ms Araujo’s students.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – DISTRICT INITIAL PROPOSAL FOR HBPSA BARGAINING:  (III-I)

A public hearing was held to accept any input which may be considered by the Board.  In compliance with collective bargaining regulations, the district initial contract proposal to the Huntington Beach Pupil Services Association has been available for public review at the District Office since the posting of the Board of Trustees agenda on Friday, May 5, 2006.  Mr. Garland gaveled the hearing open.  There being no input, the hearing was declared closed.

 

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD : (III-K)

 

Dave Eusantos, staff member, Megan Hooper, Natasha Glenn, John Jeffreys, Justin Browning, Donny Browning, Lina Dong, Jose Gonzalez, Melissa Martinez, Karina Ayala-Camacho, Frankie Christiano and Eric Wilson, students, spoke concerning the farm property at Westminster High School.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR:  (IV)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with addendum to item IV-B, Personnel Report.

 

                                       Motion unanimously carried.

 

 

PURCHASE ORDERS: (IV-A)

 

Purchase orders in the amount of $961,785.87 were approved as presented.

 

 

PERSONNEL REPORT:  (IV-B)

Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 11 as presented with addenda. 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES:

(IV-C)

 

Approval was granted for the Professional and Official Business Activities as presented.

 

FIELD TRIPS:

(IV-D)

Approval was granted for the Field Trips as presented.

 

 

CONTRACTS AND CONSULTING AGREEMENTS:

(IV-E)

The 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.

 

NEW BASIC TEXTBOOK ADOPTION – SECOND LIST:

(IV-F)

 

Approval was granted to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (second list) for the 2006-07 school year according to district policy.

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT – CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND TRANSITION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM:  (IV-G)

Approval was granted for the amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Rehabilitation for the Transition Partnership Program.  This amendment is for second year funding of the three-year cooperative agreement, which was approved for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008.  The total program cost of $566,832 for the second year (2006-07) is based on the district’s share of certified matching funds of $141,716 and the Department of Rehabilitation total share of $425,116.  The Department of Rehabilitation program cost is $197,066 and the total payment to the district is $228,050.

 

DESIGNATION OF CIF LEAGUE  REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2006-07:  (IV-H)

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 2006-07 school year.  The designation is required by Education Code section 33353(a) 1.

 

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION – CLASS OF 2006:  (IV-I)

 

 

 

 

Approval was granted for the list of candidates for graduation, Class of 2006.  This list is available for review in the Educational Services Division.

 

DESTRUCTION OF PUPIL RECORDS:  (IV-J)

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.

 

AWARD OF BIDS:  (IV-K)

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.

 

CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICES:  (IV-L)

Approval was granted for the change notices to the contracts as presented which were previously awarded.

 

 

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – OVHS:  (IV-M)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9874 for Demolition of Portables and Weight Room at Ocean View High School by J & G Industries, Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

 

NOTICE OF COMPLETION – HBHS:  (IV-N)

Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 9877 for Asphalt North Parking Lot at Huntington Beach High School by Ben’s Asphalt, Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

 

SALE OF SURPLUS/

OBSOLETE DISTRICT VEHICLE:  (IV-O)

 

Approval was granted to dispose of the listed surplus/obsolete district vehicle by public auction through Nationwide Auctioneers.

 

PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - HBHS CLASSROOM EXPANSION AREA:  (IV-P)

Approval was granted to submit the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) report to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).  The PEA report contains the data collected during sampling and analyses of soil and soil gas samples from the planned high school expansions area and is intended to support a “no further action” designation prior to construction.

 

MARCH 2006 DISBURSEMENTS:  (IV-Q)

 

A recap of the payments processed during the month of March 2006 was presented.

 

ENROLLMENT & ADA:  (IV-R)

A report on enrollment and ADA for the period March 6 through March 31, 2006 was presented.

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMMING AGREEMENT:

(IV-S)

Approval was granted to enlist the aid of the Software Development Group (SDG) for supplemental programming on the district’s proposed Parent/Student Portal project as well as other significant enhancements to the SB2000 and SB2000 Classroom systems currently in use throughout the district.

 

RESOLUTION – INCREASE/ DECREASE INCOME & RESERVES –MEASURE C BOND FUND, CO SCHOOL FACILITIES AND SPECIAL RESERVE FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS:  (IV-T)

 

The district has projected increases and decreases in funding for various capital projects and other funding sources.  Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing/decreasing income and reserves by the net amount of $4,419,205 in the Measure C Bond Fund, County School Facilities and Special Reserve for Capital Outlay funds for the fiscal year 2005-06.

 

RESOLUTION

NO. 40:

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND, CASTREY

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        NONE

 

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

 

RESOLUTION – ADDTNL INCOME AND EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND:   (IV-U)

 

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 net amount of $412,102 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 2005-06.

 

 

RESOLUTION

NO. 41:

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND, CASTREY

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        NONE

 

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

 

RESOLUTION - TRANSFER OF FUNDS - VARIOUS FUNDS:  (IV-V)

 

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution which authorizes the transfers made within the approved budgets of various funds for 2005-06.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION

NO. 42:

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND, CASTREY

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        NONE

 

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

 

RESOLUTIONS – BIENNIAL GOVERNING BOARD ELECTION:  (V-A)

A consolidated election is required in the district to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, for members of the Governing Board in accordance with Education Code section 5340.  It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Harper, to adopt the necessary Resolution and Order of Biennial Trustee Election and Specifications of the Election Order.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION

NO. 43:

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND, CASTREY

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        NONE

 

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

 

RESOLUTION – SCHOOL NURSE DAY:  (V-B)

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, to adopt a resolution declaring May 10, 2006 as “School Nurse Day.”

 

 

 

RESOLUTION

NO. 44:

 

AYES:             HARPER, HENRY, SIMONS, GARLAND, CASTREY

NOES:             NONE

ABSENT:        NONE

 

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

 

DECLARATION OF NEED FOR FULLY QUALIFIED EDUCATORS:  (V-C)

In accordance with Title 5 regulations, the district is required to annually file a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  The declaration will provide the district with the ability to employ or assign persons who are not appropriately credentialed and file waivers, as needed.  It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Henry, to file the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators form for the 2006-07 school year.

 

                                                Resolution unanimously adopted.

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT ON WILLIAMS UNIFORM COMPLAINTS:  (VI-A)

 

The Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints for Quarter 3 for the fiscal year 2005-06 was presented per Education Code section 35186.

 

PREPARATION OF ANNUAL DISCLOSURE REPORT:  (VI-B)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, for contracted services with California Financial Services to prepare and file the district's continuing Annual Disclosure Report as required related to the district's General Obligation Bonds.  The amount not to exceed $5,000 will be paid from the district's School Facility Bridge Program Funds.

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

GRANTING OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS TO DESIGNATED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS:  (VII-A)

 

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to grant high school diplomas to six designated special education students in the Class of 2006 who have received the equivalent of a passing score on the California High School Exit Exam after taking one or both parts of the exam using modifications as outlined in the students’ Individual Education Plans.

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

BOARD POLICY REVISION:  (VIII-A)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve the following Board Bylaw for second reading and adoption in the continued revision of existing policies:

 

BB 9250 – Bylaws of the Board

Remuneration and Reimbursement, Other Benefits

 

                                                Motion carried 4-0

                                                Mr. Harper voted no.

 

 

BOARD POLICY REVISION:  (VIII-B)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve the following Board policy for second reading and adoption in the continued revision of existing policies:

 

BP 6171 - Instruction

Title I Programs

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

 

BOARD POLICY REVISION:  (VIII-C)

It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the following Board policy for first reading in the continued revision of existing policies:

 

BP 5030 - Students

Student Wellness

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

 

STUDENT EXPULSIONS:  (IX)

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Harper, that student number 356244 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year and the first semester of the 2006-07 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b).  It was further moved that during the period of expulsion, the student attend an Orange County Department of Education (ACCESS) school.  In January 2007, the student will be notified of his right to request reenrollment in an appropriate district school.

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

 

 

It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Harper, that student number 334114 be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year and the fall semester of the 2006-07 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b).  It was further moved that during the period of expulsion the student attend the district’s Community Day School.  In January 2007, the student may stay at Community Day School or request enrollment in another district school.

 

                                                Motion unanimously carried.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:  (X)

 

Ms Castrey and the Board discussed district sponsored off-site graduation trips and the liability of the school district.  Dr. Riley indicated that staff is aware of problems and is working to raise awareness so parents are aware of what their students are doing for graduation.

 

 

ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:

 

None.

 

CLOSED SESSION:

The Board adjourned to closed session at 10:07 p.m. to consider Parent Appeals – Education Code sections 35146 and 48260.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 10:49 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________

                           Clerk

 

 

 

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                        Secretary