HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JULY 9, 2002
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Bonnie Castrey Sallie Dashiell Matthew Harper Susan Henry Michael Simons |
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BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: |
None |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: |
Susan Roper, Superintendent Kathy Miller, Asst. Supt.,Personnel/Emp Relations Carol Osbrink, Asst. Supt., Educational Services Carolyn Shirley, Executive Secretary |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: |
Patricia Koch, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services |
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PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: |
District Education Center July 9, 2002 |
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CLOSED SESSION: (I) |
There was no closed session. |
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CALL TO ORDER: |
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by the President, Ms Castrey. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) |
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms Castrey.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) |
The minutes of June 27, 2002 Board meeting were not available.
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BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES: (III-B)
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Board members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities. |
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STAFF PRESENTATION TECHNOLOGY USE PLAN: (III-C) |
Bob Garcia, District Technology Coordinator, presented the newly revised Technology Use Plan. The five-year Plan will be reviewed and updated annually. |
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STAFF RECOGNITION SCHOOL ACCREDITATION (FVHS & OVHS): (III-D) |
Ocean View and Fountain Valley high schools have each been granted a full six-year term of accreditation (fall 2002 through spring 2008) from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission for Schools. Principals Karen Gilden and Connie Mayhugh were recognized for their outstanding leadership, and the staff, students and school communities were commended for their participation in the accreditation process. |
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-E) |
The following parents and students spoke to the Board in support of maintaining the Model United Nations program at Edison High School: Shelley Kennedy; Kerri Kennedy; Christopher Yang; Michael Yang; Anthony Guerrero; and John Verran. |
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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-B. Motion unanimously carried. |
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Approval was granted for purchase orders in the amount of $2,910,410.11 as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 1 as presented, with addendum. |
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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 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 non-public school contract addendum 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 pay $4,250 to the Law Offices of Kathleen M. Loyer, Inc., Client Trust Account, as final settlement in the matter of SN No. 02-00209. |
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Approval was granted for the Technology Use Plan as required by Education Code section 51871.5c. |
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Approval was granted to submit an application to the California Department of Education to continue the WorkAbility I program for the period September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003. The grant funds, projected at $311,000 depending on approval of the state budget, will be used to provide a school-to-career transition program for special education students. Students are taught pre-employment skills and receive vocational assessment and assistance in locating a job. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to submit an application to the California Department of Education for continued funding for the districts Alternative Education Outreach Consultant (AEOC) program, also known as the Dropout Recovery Project. Funding is in the amount of $46,794 for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted.
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Approval was granted to submit an application to the California Department of Education for continued participation in the Morgan-Hart Program to Reduce Class Size in grade 9. Funding, estimated at $510,645 for the 2002-03 school year, will be used in conjunction with federal Title II funds to hire additional teachers to support reduced class size in designated language arts and mathematics classes. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted for the mid-term accreditation progress reports for the Adult School, and for Edison, Marina, Huntington Beach and Westminster high schools. The term of the accreditation for these schools is 1999-2005. Approval is also recommended for the six-year (2002-2008) accreditation reports for Fountain Valley and Ocean View high schools. The reports have been given to the Board of Trustees and are available for review in the Educational Services Division. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the new basic textbooks (second list) for the 2002-03 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 (fifth list) for the 2002-03 school year according to district policy.
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Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 8319 for the Demolition and Electrical Upgrade Project at Fountain Valley High School by Mel Smith Electric, Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. |
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Approval was granted to approve Change Order No. 1 for $5,386 and to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 8496 for the Football Field Renovation at Ocean View High School by Opti-Gro, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. |
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Approval was granted to award 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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Approval was granted for the change notices to the contracts as presented which were previously awarded. |
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Reports on enrollment and ADA for the periods March 25 to April 19 and April 22 to May 17, 2002 were presented. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution which authorizes the transfers made within the approved budgets of the General Fund and the Adult Education Fund for 2001-02.
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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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 amount of $1,759,673 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 2001-02.
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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The District has been notified of increases in funding for various projects. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the amount of $413,583 within the various funds for the fiscal year 2001-02.
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution for the reduction of specific classified services as presented.
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, SIMONS, CASTREY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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PUPIL PERSONNEL: (V) STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (V-A) |
It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Dr. Simons, that student Anh Dinh be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 2002-03 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a)(b). It was further moved that during the period of expulsion, Anh continue at the Orange County Department of Education alternative school where he now attends. Because Anh will be eighteen prior to the end of the expulsion period, it was also moved that he not be allowed to reenroll in the Huntington Beach Union High School District. Motion unanimously carried. It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Mr. Harper, that student Calvin Keum be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 2002-03 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a). It was further moved that during the period of expulsion, Calvin attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school. At the end of June 2003, Calvin will be notified of his right to request enrollment in an appropriate Huntington Beach Union High School District school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Dashiell, that student Kylor Punsalang be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 2002-03 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(b). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that Kylor be transferred to Valley Vista High School. Motion unanimously carried. |
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NEW BUSINESS: (VI) |
Dr. Simons recommended that the Board hold a meeting in the near future to review the costs related to facility leases and to consider possible options. Ms Castrey thanked Mary-Jon McAvoy for attending the Board meeting, and congratulated her as she begins the new school year as President-Elect of the District Educators Association. |
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ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (VII) |
Mrs. Kennedy thanked the Superintendent and the Board for hearing the concerns expressed by the students and parents on behalf of the Model United Nations program at Edison High School. Dr. Roper and Dr. Osbrink indicated that it was the intent of the district to maintain the MUN program and that they are currently working with Edison administrators, as they are with all sites, regarding staffing for the fall. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. |
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Clerk
Secretary |
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