UNADOPTED MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JULY 13, 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 Asst. Supt., Personnel/Emp Relations Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant |
| ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: | None |
| PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING | District Education Center Tuesday, July 13, 1999 |
| CALL TO ORDER: | The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by the President, Mrs. Bruce. |
| CLOSED SESSION: | There was no closed session. |
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) | The Pledge of Allegiance was given. |
| APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) | It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 29, 1999. Motion carried. |
| BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES: (III-B) | Mrs. Bruce recognized outgoing Student Representative to the Board Alicia Lanz, who introduced the new Student Representative, Rona Smith from Huntington Beach High School Board. Members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities. |
| PRESENTATION - HUNTINGTON BEACH AND OCEAN VIEW AQUATICS FACILITIES: (III-C) | Dr. Patricia Koch indicated that in a beach community, pools
are very important assets but only four of the district’s six comprehensive high
schools have swimming pools. As a result, our swim teams must share facilities for
practice and competition and the physical education department options are reduced. In
addition, the City has long waiting lists for classes from beginner to advanced at all age
levels. Therefore, for a number of years the City, School District staff, and concerned
community members, have been grappling with this problem. She stated the package to be
presented would significantly improve the district’s ability to provide the
instructional and recreational needs in the community. The package consists of three
pools, a brand new pool in the existing pool location at Huntington Beach High School, a
new aquatics facility at Ocean View High School and the City pool and gym. Although the
City pool and gym were not part of this presentation, it was emphasized that they will
play an important role in the entire environment in the city because the pool will become
the warm water facility for programs for seniors and "Mommy and Me." The other
two pools will accommodate instruction and competition for citizens of all ages. Dr. Koch
acknowledged Mr. Ron Hagan, Director of Community Services for the City of Huntington
Beach, in attendance, and several members of his staff. The district also benefited from
the services of Y’Deen/Associates, architects for all three facilities, who was
making the presentation. Also in attendance was Ron Bravo of Rowley International, a
renowned pool consultant. Dr. Koch stated that a lot of input has been obtained from the
staffs of both high schools with the consistent support from the Aquatics Boosters from
Huntington Beach High School - Take the Plunge. The two facilities to be located on school district property were described by David Y’Deen, and Francine Kola-bankole, Project Manager for Ocean View High School, and Michael Cole, Project Manager for Huntington Beach High School. Board members asked questions about timelines. Dr. Koch commented on funding of the project and indicated that construction timeline would be a little over a year. Ron Bravo was called on to describe an alternative type of pool. Action on this item would fall under Business, V-B, later in the agenda. |
| STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT: (III-D) | Representatives from the Planning Committee presented a
report on the annual review of the Strategic Plan, including commendations for 1998-99 and
recommendations for the 1999-2000 school year. Dr. John Myers introduced members of the
volunteer all-star team as follows:
Each reported on the following strategy: Strategy 1, Curriculum - Jerry White Members reviewed Highlights and Commendations for 1998-99 and Recommendations for 1999-2000. Mrs. Bruce extended thanks to members of the committee. Discussion took place about safety which was part of an earlier Strategic Plan. Board members were assured by Dr. Roper that the programs are maintained even though the committee moves on to other areas of focus. Dr. Roper reminded Board members that the new budget will be presented in August. |
| PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-E) | Don Leavey, retired teacher, and Bruce Belcher, teacher and
athletic director at Edison High School, requested the Board to consider naming the Edison
High School gymnasium in honor of the late Dave Mohs, teacher and coach at Edison High
School. Mr. Leavey presented letters of support and a signed petition containing more than
3,600 names, in support of this cause . They indicated they would like the ceremony to
take place at the beginning of the basketball season on January 29, 2000 which would
require a slight deviation from the timeline established in the Board Bylaws. Mrs. Bruce indicated that the Board would consider this item under New Business. Patrick Moir, expressed concern about an algebra textbook which was being considered for adoption. Chad Morgan, Chairman of the Orange County Young Americans for Freedom, expressed concern about a world history textbook also being considered for adoption. |
| CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with addendum to item IV-B, Personnel Report,
but with the exception of Purchase Order 074A0013 to Ocean View School District and
074A0015 to Fountain Valley School District, which were pulled by Mr. Harper, and Purchase
Orders 974R3509 and 974R3581 to Irvine Therapy Services which were pulled by Ms Dashiell,
all for separate consideration. Mr. Harper also pulled item R-6867 of IV-C, Professional and Official Business Activities. Motion unanimously carried. |
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Purchase orders in the amount of $1,860,128.80 were approved as presented, with the exception of the item noted above. |
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Approval was granted for the Classified and Certificated Personnel Report No. 1 as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the professional and official business activities as presented, with the exception of those items noted above. |
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Approval was granted for the field trips as presented. |
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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. |
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Approval was granted to enter into the nonpublic
school/agency contracts as presented, and the West Orange County Consortium for Special
Education was authorized to receive invoices and process payment.
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Approval was granted to reimburse the parents of a special education student, ID No. 022984, a total of $2,073.00 for cost of placement of the student in a residential facility as the final resolution per the mediation agreement in the matter of special education hearing case SN 543-99. |
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Approval was granted to submit an application to the California Department of Education to participate in the Title VI Federal Class Size Reduction Program. Funding, estimated at $176,833 for 1999-2000, will supplement state class size reduction funds and will be used to hire and train new teachers for ninth grade Language Arts classes at Ocean View High School and Marina High School. No matching district funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the new basic textbooks (second list) for the 1999-2000 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 (fourth list) for the 1999-2000 school year according to district policy. |
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Approval was granted to accept Valley Vista High School’s third-year WASC Accreditation Report. The Report has been given to the Board of Trustees for review and is on file in the Educational Services Division. |
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Approval was granted to dispose of the listed surplus/obsolete district vehicles by public auction through Nationwide Auctioneers. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution which authorizes the transfers made within the approved budget of Various Funds for 1998-99. |
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AYES: HARPER, SIMONS, CASTREY, DASHIELL, BRUCE NOES: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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The District has been notified of increases 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 $7,710 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 1998-99. |
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AYES: HARPER, SIMONS, CASTREY, DASHIELL, BRUCE NOES: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution for the reduction of specific classified services as presented |
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AYES: HARPER, SIMONS, CASTREY, DASHIELL, BRUCE NOES: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
| PURCHASE ORDERS 974R3509 AND 974R3581: | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to
approve Purchase Orders 974R3509 and 974R3581 to Irvine Therapy Services which were pulled
by Ms Dashiell because of a conflict of interest. Motion carried 4-1. |
| PURCHASE ORDERS 074A10013 AND 074A0015: | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to
approve Purchase Orders 074A10013 for site rental of Park View School from Ocean View
School District, and 074A0015, facility rental/lease of the Education Center from Fountain
Valley School District. Motion carried 4-1. |
| PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES NO. R6867: | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to
approve item R-6867 for Nancy Jenkins to attend a conference entitled: Towards Equity: A
Guide for Teaching and Learning in a Multicultural Society. Ms Castrey explained that this is part of the implementation of the BTSA Grant overall training program that the BTSA Coordinator must go through. Motion carried 4-1. |
| CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES: (V-A) | Chad Morgan spoke against approval of this contract. It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to amend a contract with Eileen E. Padberg Consulting for public information services related to the District’s school repair needs. The term of the agreement is extended to November 30, 1999 for an additional amount not to exceed $32,500 plus $3,200 expenses. Mr. Harper also spoke against the contract, citing various concerns relating to the bond measure. Board members discussed the issue and it was emphasized that Ms Padberg’s services are strictly in the area of public relations to alert the community about deteriorating conditions at district high schools and have no bearing on the political aspect of the bond. Motion carried 4-1. |
| PROPOSALS FOR AQUATICS FACILITIES: (V-B) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to
approve the concept of joint projects with the City of Huntington Beach for aquatics
facilities at Huntington Beach and Ocean View high schools, approve the site plans and
estimated budgets for the two facilities, direct staff to work with City staff to develop
funding options, and appoint two Trustees (Ms Castrey and Dr. Simons) to serve on a
subcommittee with two Council members to review funding options. Mr. Harper asked that the motion be divided into two separate items as he felt the Ocean View pool costs were much higher than Huntington Beach’s and he was impressed with the community involvement with the Take the Plunge campaign at Huntington. Mrs. Bruce asked the maker of the motion, Ms Castrey, if she wished to separate the item. Ms Castrey indicated that she did not. Dr. Simons stated that the City of Huntington Beach is relatively committed to moving forward on both projects. Mrs. Bruce and Dr. Simons explained that the City of Huntington Beach needs to address an entire sports complex which includes playing fields in addition to swimming facilities. Mr. Harper again asked that the two items be separated. Mrs. Bruce asked Ms Castrey if she wished to do so. Ms Castrey stated she did not. Motion carried 4-1. |
| STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (VI-A) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, that
Victor Reyes be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the
1999-2000 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(f). It was further
moved that he attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school to be
determined by an IEPT meeting in September 1999. In June 2000, Victor will be notified of
his right to request an IEPT meeting be held regarding re-enrollment in the Huntington
Beach Union High School District. Motion unanimously carried. It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Bernard Francisco be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 1999-2000 fall semester for violation of California Education Code 48900(c). During that time, it was moved he attend an Orange County Department of Educational alternative school in Fountain Valley. In January 2000, Bernard will be notified of his right to re-enroll in a District comprehensive high school. Motion unanimously carried. It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Tin Duc Nguyen be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 1999-2000 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a). During that time it is recommended he attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school. In June 2000, Tin will be notified of his right to request re-enrollment in the Huntington Beach Union High School District. Motion unanimously carried. |
| NEW BUSINESS: | Ms Dashiell asked that the Board consider the request of
earlier speakers to name the Edison High School gymnasium in honor of Dave Mohs. Mrs.
Bruce stated that if anyone would not be in favor of the motion, to so state. Hearing no
objection, it was agreed to agendize this item for action at the August 31, 1999 Board
meeting. Ms Dashiell asked when her previous request to discuss the expulsion/ suspension policy would take place. Dr. Roper suggested a study session at the beginning of the new school year. Mrs. Bruce indicated that staff could explain just how thorough the existing process is. Ms Dashiell requested permission to attend the CFIER conference in October. Ms Castrey stated that she reported earlier that Jeff Horton, whom it was thought was going to leave the leadership of the California School Boards Association, has been appointed to the Los Angeles County Board of Education, so he will now be able to serve his term with CSBA. Dr. Simons indicated that the district is now going to pilot class size reduction in English at Ocean View and Marina high schools, going along with our Strategic Plan about reading. Students have really benefited from class size reduction. Mr. Harper offered an update on an issue dealt with earlier in the year. The Los Angeles Times reported on July 1 that in Los Angeles County, U.S. District Judge Dickran Tevrivian, said that the lawsuit by the five parents in the Pasadena Unified School District can proceed because the use of race as a factor in determining open enrollment could constitute discrimination. |
| ANY OTHER ORAL COMMUNICATION: | None. |
| ADJOURNMENT: | The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 p.m. |