MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 9, 2006
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Bonnie Castrey Susan Henry Brian Garland Matthew Harper Michael Simons |
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BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: |
None |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: |
Van Riley, Superintendent Stephen Ritter, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant |
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ADMINISTRATIVE
PERSONNEL ABSENT: |
None |
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PLACE AND DATE OF
MEETING: |
May 9, 2006 |
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CALL TO ORDER: |
The meeting was
called to order at 6:02 p.m. by the Board Vice President, Mrs. Henry. |
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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 |
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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. |
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RECEPTION – RECOGNITION: |
A reception was held to honor retiring employees, Teachers of the Year, and community members. |
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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: HB HB District Office - Barbara Bottorff Honoring community members in this way is sponsored by the Huntington Beach Administrators’ Association. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) |
The Pledge of Allegiance was given. |
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STAFF RECOGNITION – RETIREES: (III-A) |
The Board recognized both classified and certificated employees who are retiring from the district. |
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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 |
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STAFF RECOGNITION – TEACHERS OF THE YEAR 2005-06: (III-C) |
The Board recognized the district's Teachers of the Year
David Fitzpatrick from |
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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. |
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BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES: (III-E) |
Board members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities. |
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STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: (III-F) |
Stephanie Lucas, Student Representative to the Board from |
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: (III-G) |
Dr. Riley indicated there was nothing new to report. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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PURCHASE ORDERS: (IV-A) |
Purchase orders in the amount of $961,785.87 were approved as presented. |
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PERSONNEL REPORT: (IV-B) |
Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 11 as presented with addenda. |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES: (IV-C) |
Approval was granted for the Professional and Official Business Activities as presented. |
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FIELD TRIPS: (IV-D) |
Approval was granted for the Field Trips as presented. |
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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. |
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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. |
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COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT – |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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CONTRACT CHANGE NOTICES: (IV-L) |
Approval was granted for the change notices to the contracts as presented which were previously awarded. |
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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 |
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION – HBHS: (IV-N) |
Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on
Contract 9877 for Asphalt North Parking Lot at |
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OBSOLETE DISTRICT VEHICLE: (IV-O) |
Approval was granted to dispose of the listed
surplus/obsolete district vehicle by public auction through Nationwide
Auctioneers. |
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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. |
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MARCH 2006 DISBURSEMENTS: (IV-Q) |
A recap of the payments processed during the month of March 2006 was presented. |
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ENROLLMENT & ADA: (IV-R) |
A report on enrollment and |
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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. |
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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. |
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NO. 40: |
AYES: HARPER,
HENRY, SIMONS, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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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. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 41: |
AYES: HARPER,
HENRY, SIMONS, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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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. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 42: |
AYES: HARPER,
HENRY, SIMONS, 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 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. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 43: |
AYES: HARPER,
HENRY, SIMONS, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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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.” |
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RESOLUTION NO. 44: |
AYES: HARPER,
HENRY, SIMONS, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (IX) |
It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Harper, that
student number 356244 be expelled from the Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Harper, that
student number 334114 be expelled from the Motion unanimously carried. |
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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. |
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ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: |
None. |
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CLOSED SESSION: |
The Board adjourned to closed session at 10:07 p.m. to consider Parent Appeals – Education Code sections 35146 and 48260. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
The meeting was adjourned at 10:49 p.m. |
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______________________________ Clerk ______________________________ Secretary |
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