HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 8, 1999

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bonnie Bruce
Bonnie Castrey
Sallie Dashiell
Matthew Harper
Michael Simons
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: Susan Roper, Superintendent
Patricia Koch, Asst. Supt, Business Services
John Myers, Asst. Supt., Educational Services
Jack Elsner, Interim Asst. Supt., Personnel/Emp Relations
Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: None
PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING District Education Center

Tuesday, June 8, 1999

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by the President, Mrs. Bruce.
CLOSED SESSION: The Board recessed to Closed Session at 7:05 p.m. to consider:
  1. Parent Appeal - Education Code section 35146 and 48260
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called back to order at 7:33 p.m. by the President, Mrs. Bruce. Mrs. Bruce announced that in closed session the Board had voted 3-1, with Ms Castrey voting no and Mrs. Dashiell absent, to approve the parent appeal.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alicia Lanz.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 11, 1999 and the Study Session meeting held May 25, 1999.

Motion unanimously carried.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES: (III-B) Board members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities.
STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: (III-C) Alicia Lanz, Student Representative to the Board, presented a report. Ms Lanz indicated that the new student representative to the Board will be chosen at a June 18 breakfast meeting. Ms Lanz expressed thanks to the Board for the opportunity to represent students during the past year.

Mrs. Bruce expressed the thanks of the Board to Alicia for her year of service and presented her with a plaque and the Dr. Seuss book, "All the Places You’ll Go."

STAFF RECOGNITION: (III-D) The Board recognized Kathy Iverson, science instructor at Westminster High School, who was the recipient of the "Outstanding Contributions to Education Award" from the Orange County Department of Education.
STAFF PRESENTATION:
(III-E)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-F) Steve Bone, member of the Facilities Task Force; Jim Cook, Police Chief, City of Westminster; Elaine Lanz, teacher, Westminster High School, and Julie Carman, parent, spoke in support of a bond election.

Bruce Crawford, citizen; Chad Morgan, Chairman of the Orange County Young Americans for Freedom; Devin Dwyer, parent, and Herb Dwysings, parent, spoke in opposition to a bond election.

Ken Skolyan, President of the District Educators Association, announced that the Representative Council of the DEA, by consensus, has endorsed the School Board’s efforts to pass a bond. Additionally, he had received a letter from the President of the of the Ocean View Teachers Association indicating that the Representative Council of the Ocean View Teachers Association has voted to support the passage of a bond. Additionally, they offered $100 to the Take the Plunge campaign.

Loretta Molino, community member, requested a delay in the bond election.

Susan Henry, President of the Fountain Valley High School Foundation, provided information on the foundation.

Dave Tuttle, outgoing RBO representative at Fountain Valley High School, discussed the bond and a staffing formula.

Diane Eastman, parent, ask the Board to consider postponing the bond election to March 2000.

David Olsen spoke against a bond election.

Sally Alvino, parent, spoke on the bond election.

Patrick Moir spoke against a bond election.

Jennifer Wood offered a suggestion for the improvement of the libraries and commented on the bond election.

CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with addendum to item IV-B, Personnel Report, but with the exception of the following items which were pulled by members Harper and Dashiell: Mr. Harper: IV-A, Purchase Order No. 974R3466, $15,000 to Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin and Associates; IV-B, Personnel Report, new position of Director of Alternative Education/ Principal, Kathy Miller; IV-E, Consulting Agreements, item 7453, conference on diversity training. Ms Dashiell: IV-A, Purchase Order No. 974R3408, Irvine Therapy Services.

Motion unanimously carried.

PURCHASE ORDERS: (IV-A)

Approval was granted for purchase orders in the amount of $796,837.42 as presented, with the exception of Purchase Order No. 974R3466 which was pulled by Mr. Harper, and Purchase Order No. 974R3408, which was pulled by Ms Dashiell, both for separate consideration.

PERSONNEL REPORT: (IV-B)

Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 12 as presented, with addendum, and with the exception of the new position of Director of Alternative Education/Principal, Kathy Miller, which was pulled by Mr. Harper for separate consideration.

Mrs. Bruce recognized Matt Schulenberg, new Vice Principal at Fountain Valley High School.

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 Governing 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, with the exception of item 7453, conference on diversity training, which was pulled by Mr. Harper for separate consideration..

CONSULTING AGREEMENT - JOAN LIVERNOIS: (IV-F)

Approval was granted for a consulting agreement with Joan Livernois who will assist in the conversion to the Bi-Tech HR (Human Resources) system at a cost not to exceed $6,000 to be paid from the Personnel Commission budget.

ADULT EDUCATION COURSES OF STUDY: (IV-G)

Approval was granted for adoption of the proposed courses of study and classes offered through Adult School for the 1999-2000 school year.

ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING - CALWORKS:  (IV-H)

Approval was granted for the Adult School to accept funding in the amount of $33,209 from the California Department of Education for Instructional and Job Training Support Services for CalWORKS clients. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.

GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATION - COMMUNITY BASED ENGLISH TUTORING (CBET) PROGRAM: (IV-I)

Approval was granted for Adult School to submit a grant renewal application for funding from the California Department of Education (CDE) for the Community Based English Tutoring (CBET) Program for the 1999-2000 school year. The amount of funding will be determined by the CDE based on the district’s 1998-99 Annual Language Census Report.

EXTRA WORK DAYS FOR ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND GUIDANCE STAFF: (IV-K)

Approval was granted for all assistant principals to work an additional 10 days at their per diem rate of pay for the 1999-2000 school year and for selected classified staff to work additional time. The extra time is critical for the training and preparation of the new student system.

GRANT APPLICATION - BEGINNING TEACHER SUPPORT AND ASSESSMENT (BTSA): (IV-L)

Approval was granted for the West Orange County Professional Development Center (WOCPDC) to submit an application for a Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) implementation grant in the amount of $343,582 for the 1999-2000 school year. If awarded, the funds will be used to provide training for new teachers in four of the member districts of the WOCPDC, including HBUHSD. Required matching funds will be provided by the members of the consortium using existing resources. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.

MENTOR TEACHERS FOR 1999-2000: (IV-M)

Approval was granted for the teachers selected by the Mentor Teacher Selection Committee as Mentor Teachers for the 1999-2000 school year. It is possible that not all positions will be funded. If this occurs, positions will be filled according to the priority proposed by the Mentor Teacher Selection Committee.

CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY - DIGITAL HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY GRANT, 1999-2000: (IV-N)

Approval was granted to certify that the district is eligible to apply for the Digital High School Education Technology Grant program; that we will meet the program requirements and the local match requirements related to the technology installation; and that we have approved the priority listing of school sites indicated as eligible to receive funding, and that those sites meet the definitions of a separate school site as defined by Education Code section 52255.

CROP INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS:  (IV-O)

Approval was granted to enter into interagency agreements with the Coastline Regional Occupational Program (CROP) to provide training and support opportunities for students during the 1999-2000 school year using district staff and facilities.

KINGSTON SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS: (IV-P)

Approval was granted to disburse Kingston Scholarship funds in the amount of $77,000 which represents twelve fourth-year scholarships and eight first-year scholarship awards. Funds will be sent to the designated colleges and universities to be used for tuition and books during the 1999-2000 school year. Students have met the qualifications established by the benefactor and the Kingston Scholarship Committee.

NEW BASIC TEXTBOOK ADOPTION - SECOND LIST:  (IV-Q)

Approval was granted to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (second list) for the 1999-2000 school year according to district policy.

NEW BASIC TEXTBOOK ADOPTION - TENTH LIST:  (IV-R)

Approval was granted to adopt the new basic textbooks (tenth list) for the 1998-99 school year. The thirty-day review period has been completed according to district policy.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION:  (IV-S)

Approval was granted to approve Change Order No. 1 for $2,108, file a Notice of Completion on Contract 7355 for the alterations and repairs to a portable building at Ocean View High School by William Gennusa Construction, and pay the 10 percent retention after filing.

AWARD OF BIDS: (IV-T)

Approval was granted to award bids to the successful bidders as presented. It is further recommended 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.

SALE OF SURPLUS OR OBSOLETE DISTRICT VEHICLES: (IV-U)

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

INSURANCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM: (IV-V)

Approval was granted to ratify settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claim No. 0030-98-93294 for $42,000. Claim information is available in the Business Division.

BANK DEPOSITOR SIGNATURE CARDS: (IV-W)

Approval was granted to authorize the Board Clerk to sign new bank depositor signature cards for the District Clearing Account and the Workers’ Compensation Account at First Security Bank. Staff changes have made this update necessary.

APRIL 1999 DISBURSEMENTS: (IV-X)

A recap of the payments processed during the month of April 1999 was presented.

ENROLLMENT & ADA: (IV-Y)

A report on enrollment and ADA for the period March 29 through April 23, 1999 was presented.

RESOLUTION - UPDATE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES - COUNTY: (IV-Z)

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution updating authorized signatures required by the County. Facsimile signatures remain the same.
RESOLUTION NO. 45: AYES: HARPER, CASTREY, SIMONS, DASHIELL, BRUCE

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Resolution unanimously adopted.

RESOLUTION - UPDATE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES - CLEARING ACCOUNT:  (IV-AA)

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution updating authorizations for signatures for the Custodian of the Clearing Account.
RESOLUTION NO. 46: AYES: HARPER, CASTREY, SIMONS, DASHIELL, BRUCE

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Resolution unanimously adopted.

RESOLUTION - UPDATE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TRUST ACCOUNT: (IV-BB)

Approval was granted to adopt a resolution updating the names of district administrators authorized to reject, settle, compromise, and approve Workers’ Compensation claims filed against the District and to sign warrants drawn against the District’s Insurance Trust Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. 47: AYES: HARPER, CASTREY, SIMONS, DASHIELL, BRUCE

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Resolution unanimously adopted.

RESOLUTION - ADDITIONAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURES - VARIOUS CATEGORICAL PROJECTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES - GENERAL FUND: (IV-CC)

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 $2,875,326 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 1998-99.
RESOLUTION NO. 48: AYES: HARPER, CASTREY, SIMONS, DASHIELL, BRUCE

NOES: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

Resolution unanimously adopted.

PURCHASE ORDER NO. 974R3466: (IV-A) It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve Purchase Order No. 974R3466 in the amount of $15,000 to Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin and Associates.

Motion carried 4-1.

Mr. Harper voted no.

CONSULTING AGREEMENT NO. 7453: It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve the conference on diversity training, Anti-Defamation League/A World of Difference Institute, No. 7553.

Motion carried 4-1.

Mr. Harper voted no.

PURCHASE ORDER NO. 974R3408: It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to approve purchase order number 974R3408 to Irvine Therapy Services.

Motion carried 4-1.

Ms Dashiell abstained.

PERSONNEL REPORT - NEW POSITION: (IV-B) It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve the new position of Director of Alternative Education/Principal, Valley Vista High School.

Motion carried 4-1.

Mr. Harper voted no.

RECESS: A recess was called from 9:53 p.m. to 10:16 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-F ) Kurt English and Jim Righeimer spoke on the proposed school bond election.
RESOLUTION - BOND ELECTION, SCHOOLS REPAIR PROGRAM, OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT RESERVE, AND TAX RATE STATEMENT: (V-A) It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to adopt a resolution Ordering School Bond Election, Setting Forth the Specifications Thereof, Requesting Consolidation with Other Elections, Establishing Repair Our Neighborhood Schools Program, Authorizing an Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, Establishing a Repair and Replacement Reserve, Authorizing the Superintendent of the Huntington Beach Union High School District to Prepare and File a Tax Rate Statement to be published in connection with said election, and Authorizing the Board of Trustees of the District and the Members thereof to File a Ballot Argument in Support of the Bond Measure to be voted on at said election.

Ms Castrey spoke in support of the motion, indicating that the district has been looking for a long period of time at repair needs of the schools. She stated that while there is money from the state for deferred maintenance for major repairs, that budget over the years has been cut substantially. although this year it will go back to the full amount. This district has added additional funds over the state mandate into the budget. However, it has not been able to keep up with the number of repairs needed to be made. Our children in the three communities absolutely deserve to learn in an environment that is modern. Therefore she heartily supports the bond and its passage.

Ms Dashiell also spoke in support of the motion, stating that she could see a need to rebuild trust. The Board needs to work hard in getting information out to the community. She indicated her confidence in the district’s exemplary programs reflected by the quality of its students. She expressed confidence that the Board will still have the ultimate responsibility and accountability; and the district needs to continue with the momentum.

Dr. Simons indicated that he sees three main issues: 1) The Oversight Committee; 2) the Reserve Fund, and 3) timing of the election. He commented on the Maintenance Assessment District in 1991 which was an attempt to raise funds but did not give the community an opportunity to vote. He indicated that the Board has learned from that. The recommendation to establish an Oversight Committee came from the Task Force for the Board’s evaluation. State law does not allow the Board to delegate decisions to the Oversight Committee. The Oversight Committee will have to follow the provisions of the Brown Act which requires meeting in public and allowing public input. If the Oversight Committee does not feel the Board is doing what is required, they have the opportunity to notify the public. He would welcome community members who have been visible and vocal to put in their application for the Board appointments to the Committee and help make a difference.

With regard to the set-aside fund Dr. Simons indicated that the district is breaking ground with this. This will not allow another Board or Boards in the future to be able to avoid its responsibility of taking care of the facilities in this district. The Board could get into long discussion of where the problems came from, whose fault it was, why did they build Ocean View High School, why did they take money out of the General Fund, and declining enrollment. But we need to go forward and make sure we have safe campuses for our students. By placing the money in such a fund, the Board is making sure we can assure the public that we will not come back for more money in the future. If in the future the public does not like how things are going, it has every opportunity to put up candidates and put the present trustees out of office.

With regard to the timing of the election, Dr. Simons stated that we have tried to inform the public and if a November election is approved, there are still another five months for us to answer the questions.

Dr. Simons indicated the Board wanted the public to know what is going on in our schools and the only way we could really do that was to have a special election where this was one of the only items on the ballot. The Board wanted the public and community to focus on what is going on in our schools and the best way to do that was to have this election in November.

Mr. Harper expressed appreciation for the input from the public. He thought there was room for improvements to make this bond even stronger and make the proposal much more responsible if it should pass. That is why he and other members of the community have spent time trying to address a lot of questions and looking for ways to improve, so he will have, on a variety of the issues concerned in the bond, some proposals to discuss. He thought we could make this a stronger proposal throughout the process.

Mrs. Bruce suggested that if anyone had an issue which could make the proposal stronger, it would be brought forward as an amendment to the resolution that was before the Board. Each amendment would be voted on separately, as a single subject, so when it was finished the Board would have a clear understanding of what the Board was asking for, and then at the end take a vote on the total resolution.

Mrs. Bruce indicated that the major issues were 1) a tremendous amount of downsizing and taking money from the budget and 2) concern for the facilities of this district. She referred to the downsizing and all that has been cut in this district, and indicated that local control needs to be brought back to schools and to communities. We are being run by mandates from the state which many times are unfunded. She stated that while it might appear that this election is being rushed, for some Board members it has been a long journey. The Board assembled a committee which went out and inspected schools and returned with suggestions. She indicated that the Oversight Committee is supposed to balance the stakeholders to make sure that the Board is held accountable. The Board has to do whatever it takes to build back trust. Mrs. Bruce indicated that it is very important that our voters be informed and read the resolution. Even though it is very hard for her to go to a special election, it is because she wants every voter to know what they are voting for, to really care and know, and make a decision based on having read every single page of the resolution.

Amendment No. 1: Additions to Independent Citizens’

Oversight Committee

Mr. Harper indicated that it was not necessarily a good idea to have a member of the teachers union sitting on the oversight committee. He was not sure how appropriate it was to have the political appointments by the Board to be on an independent Oversight Committee. He questioned former Board members on the Independent Oversight Committee as well.

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons, to add a representative of the State Assembly who represents the majority or plurality of the Huntington Beach Union High School District.

Mr. Harper recommended that a representative from the local group of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association be added.

Mr. Harper further recommended that a member of the Orange County Chapter of the American Electronics Association be added.

Following discussion Ms Castrey asked if these people would live in our community. Dr. Roper indicated that it was desirable to have committee members who actually live in our community and the letter of invitation would reflect that it is the district’s preference that they find a member who lives in our community.

At 11 p.m. it was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, that the Board meet for another half hour. Mrs. Bruce explained the Board’s policy that it only meet to 11 p.m. without an agreement to continue forward.

Motion unanimously carried.

Vote on amendment:

Motion unanimously carried.

Amendment No. 2: Deletions from Independent Citizens’

Oversight Committee

It was moved by Mr. Harper to add the words "District employees shall be prohibited from membership in the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee". Seconded by Dr. Simons for purposes of discussion

Motion failed 1-4.

Mr. Harper voted yes.

Amendment No. 3 - Prohibition of Current and Former

Board Members on Committee

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons for purposes of discussion, that current Board Members and former Board Members be prohibited from membership on the Citizens Advisory Committee.

Ms Castrey asked that these two items be separated.

Amendment No. 3 - Prohibition of Current Board

Members on Committee

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons, that current Board Members be prohibited from membership on the Citizens Advisory Committee.

Motion unanimously carried.

Amendment No. 4 - Prohibition of Former

Board Members on Committee

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons for purposes of discussion, that former Board Members be prohibited from membership on the Citizens Advisory Committee.

Motion carried 4-1.

Ms Castrey voted no.

Amendment No. 5 - Appointment of At-Large Members

It was moved by Mr. Harper to delete appointment of three at-large members by the Board. Seconded by Mrs. Dashiell for purposes of discussion.

Motion failed 1-4.

Mr. Harper voted yes.

Amendment No. 6: Committee Members shall be prohibited

from doing business with the District for three years

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mrs. Dashiell, to change Section 4, item (c) to reflect that while serving on the Committee, and for a period of three years following membership, members of the Committee and their companies or businesses shall be prohibited from contracting with the District with respect to, or bidding on projects funded by, the bonds.

Motion unanimously carried.

Amendment No. 7: Section 4 (b) (1), (2) and (5):

Duties and Responsibilities of the Committee:

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons, to amend as follows:

(1) Review planning, scheduling, and budgeting of projects funded by the bond measure and State Proposition 1A matching funds before bond proceeds are committed.

(2) Advise the Board and the public of recommendations relative to planning, scheduling, and budgeting processes before bond proceeds and State Proposition 1A matching funds are committed.

(5) Review the annual audit of bond proceeds and State Proposition 1A matching funds.

Motion unanimously carried.

Amendment No. 8: Section 5.

Repair and Replacement Reserve

Mr. Harper indicated that he had two amendments to Section 5: Repair and Replacement Reserve. First, he moved deleting the 3 percent cost of living provision and the seven year period to reach 4 percent.

Motion failed 1-4.

Mr. Harper voted yes.

At 11:30 p.m. it was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, to extend the meeting to 11:45 p.m.

Motion unanimously carried.

Amendment No. 9:

Funding of Repair and Replacement Reserve

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons, to amend Section 5 to read: "…Notwithstanding the above, the 4 percent funding level will be in place for the tenth and subsequent years thereafter…."

Motion unanimously carried.

Amendment No. 10:

Funding of Repair and Replacement Reserve

Mr. Harper moved to strike the words "cost of living increase" in Section 5 and replace it with "increase in the District’s General Fund."

Motion died for lack of a second.

Amendment No. 11:

Oversight Committee

At 11:50 p.m., it was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to continue the meeting to midnight.

Motion unanimously carried.

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Harper, that section (e), on page 7, be amended to indicate that the Committee shall be disbanded when all bond proceeds are spent or all projects are completed, whichever comes first.

Motion unanimously carried.

Amendment No. 12 -

Date of Special Election

Mr. Harper suggested amending Section 1 on page 2, Specification of Election Order to conduct the election on March 7, 2000 along with the primary election for the State of California. Seconded by Dr. Simons for purposes of discussion.

Motion failed 1-4.

Mr. Harper voted yes.

Amendment No. 13:

Change November Election Date to November 2, 1999

Mr. Harper moved to change the November election date to the first Tuesday in November (November 2, 1999). Mrs. Dashiell seconded.

Motion failed 1-4.

Mrs. Dashiell voted yes.

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, to continue meeting until 12:25 a.m.

Motion unanimously carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 49 WITH AMENDMENTS:: AYES: CASTREY, SIMONS, DASHIELL, BRUCE

NOES: HARPER

ABSENT: NONE

Resolution adopted 4-1.

Mr. Harper voted no.

RESOLUTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF BOND: (V-B) It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to adopt a Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Huntington Beach Union High School District Declaring the District’s Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from Proceeds of Indebtedness.
RESOLUTION NO. 50: AYES: CASTREY, SIMONS, DASHIELL, BRUCE

NOES: HARPER

ABSENT: NONE

Resolution adopted 4-1.

BOARD POLICY REVISIONS: (VI-A) 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 and administrative regulations:

BP 3553

Business and Non-Instructional Operations

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Motion unanimously carried.

STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (VII-A) It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, that Ignacio Duarte be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 1999-2000 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a). In May, 2000, Ignacio will be notified of his right to request an IEPT meeting to determine an appropriate placement for him should he wish to return to the District.

Motion unanimously carried.

It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Steven Green be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the1998-99 school year and the1999-2000 fall semester for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). It was further moved that the expulsion for fall 1999-2000 be suspended and that Steven be enrolled at Fountain Valley High School for the entire1999-2000 school year. For the remainder of this spring semester and summer, it was recommended that Steven attend the Orange County Department of Education alternative school in Fountain Valley. Should he wish to, he may return to Edison High School in September,2000.

Motion unanimously carried.

It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Dr. Simons, that Liborio Villegas be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the1998-99 school year and the first semester of the1999-2000 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). During the period of expulsion, it was recommended that Liborio attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school. Since Liborio will be 18 prior to the end of the expulsion period, he will not be eligible to return to a District high school.

Motion unanimously carried.

It was moved by Mrs. Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Brad Chism be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year and the fall semester of the1999-2000 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). During that time, it was recommended that he attend an Orange County Department of Education Alternative School. In January, 2000, Brad will be notified of his right to request an IEP meeting to determine appropriate placement in the Huntington Beach Union High School District.

Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Harper indicated that he anticipated reviewing the census forms at the next Board meeting. He also commented on AB 22 which failed in the State Assembly last Thursday. The Orange County Board of Education took a position against that piece of legislation.

Ms. Dashiell stated that she may not be in town for the June 29, 1999 Board meeting.

Mrs. Bruce reminded members to turn in their vacation schedules to the office. She also reminded members that the annual Indian Pow Wow would be taking place this coming Saturday and encouraged Board members to attend.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 a.m.