HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SEPTEMBER 14, 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, September 14, 1999 |
| CALL TO ORDER: | The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by the President, Mrs. Bruce. |
| CLOSED SESSION: | The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:38 p.m. to consider (1) Negotiations - Conference with Labor Negotiators concerning DEA contract – Government Code section 54957.6. Present were Agency Negotiators Jack Elsner and Patricia Koch, and (2) Public Employee Evaluation – Superintendent pursuant to Government Code section 54957. |
| RECONVENED: | The meeting was called back to order at 7:35 p.m. by the President, Mrs. Bruce, who announced that in closed session the Board had met regarding negotiations and on a 4-1 vote (with Mr. Harper dissenting), the Board agreed that a Memorandum of Understanding be developed indicating that the Adult Education and Coast High School teachers would also receive a 2.31 percent raise. There was nothing to report under Public Employee Evaluation – Superintendent. |
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) | The Pledge of Allegiance was given. |
| APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) | It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 31, 1999 with one correction on
page III-A (4). Dr. Simons indicated that he had pulled Purchase Order 974R3599 to
Harcourt Brace, and not Mr. Harper. Motion unanimously carried. |
| BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES: (III-B) | Members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities. |
| STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: (III-C) | Mrs. Bruce welcomed Rona Smith, Student Representative to the
Board from Huntington Beach High School, who introduced members of her team as follows: Shannon
Tarkanian – Marina High School |
| STAFF RECOGNITION – SCHOOL ACCREDITATION: (III-D) |
Site principals were recognized for their successful school accreditation. Five schools (Edison, Huntington Beach, Marina, Westminster, and the Adult School) completed the rigorous "Focus on Learning" accreditation process during the 1998-99 school year. The Accreditation Commission granted all five schools a six-year term of accreditation with a midterm review, expiring on June 30, 2005. Mrs. Bruce presented each recipient with a plaque. |
| STAFF RECOGNITION – OUTSTANDING FIRST-YEAR TEACHER AWARD: (III-E) | Richard Boogar, math teacher at Marina High School, was recognized for being selected to receive the "Outstanding First-Year Teacher" award by the California Educational Placement Association. The presentation of a plaque and a check was made by Judy Walker, Director of Career Services at Cal State University. |
| RECEPTION: (III-G) | A reception took place from 8:08 p.m. to 8:26 p.m. to allow the Board to interact with recipients of awards. |
| COMMUNITY RECOGNITION – SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER : (III-F) | School Liaison Officer, Jerry Webb of the Huntington Beach Police Department, was recognized by Brian Garland on behalf of Principals for his years of outstanding service to the students and staff in the Huntington Beach Union High School District. |
| PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-F) | Leonard Crane, citizen, commented on the Bond Survey and the voucher system. |
| CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) | It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with the exception of Purchase Order No.
074A0030 to Eileen Padberg Consulting which was pulled by Mr. Harper for separate
consideration. Motion unanimously carried. |
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Purchase orders in the amount of $690,947.60 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. 4 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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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 for a student teaching agreement between the high school district and Vanguard University, formerly Southern California College, from August 1999 to July 30, 2003. The agreement is similar to those previously approved for the training of student teachers of various institutions. |
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Approval was granted to accept funding from the California Department of Education to continue the California Partnership Academies for the 1999-2000 school year. Funding is in the amount of $81,000 each for the Entertainment and Tourism Academy at Huntington Beach High School, the Business Academy at Ocean View High School and the Health Science Academy at Westminster High School. Matching funds are required and will be provided through in-kind support. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to enter into the nonpublic school contract as presented, and the West Orange County Consortium for Special Education is authorized to receive invoices and process payments. |
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Approval was granted for Change Order No. 4 for $801.44 and to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 7340 for the Field Restroom Building at Ocean View High School by Warvi Construction Inc., and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. |
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Approval was granted to settle work injury claim No. 0020-97-26179 for $56,142.50. |
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Approval was granted for a lease agreement with Ryan Hasegawa to be a tenant of the Westminster High School Farm Trailer. In exchange for rent free housing, Mr. Hasegawa agrees to provide supervision and surveillance over Westminster High School. The four-year term of the agreement is from July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2004. |
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A recap of the payments processed during the month of August 1999 was presented. |
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The Board of Trustees announced its intention to appoint Lloyd Vierra as the nominee to the Personnel Commission for a three-year term commencing December 1, 1999. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution for the transfer to the Insurance Funds in the amount of $7,245,868. This transfer will provide for payment of anticipated expenditures during 1999-2000. |
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AYES: HARPER, SIMONS, CASTREY, DASHIELL, BRUCE NOES: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the resolution establishing the appropriations limits for 1998-99 and for 1999-2000. |
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AYES: HARPER, SIMONS, CASTREY, DASHIELL, BRUCE NOES: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
| PURCHASE ORDER NO. 074A0030 – EILEEN PADBERG CONSULTING: (IV-A) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Dr. Simons, to
approve Purchase Order No. 074A0030 to Eileen Padberg Consulting. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
| ADJUSTMENT TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND HEALTH & WELFARE INSURANCE FUNDS: (V-A) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper, that
contributions to the Health and Welfare Fund scheduled to increase to $6,823 on November
1, 1999 be kept at the current rate of $6,584. It was further moved that the rate for
Workers’ Compensation be increased to $2.20 per $100 of payroll effective immediately Motion unanimously carried. |
| CONTRACTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION: (V-B) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to enter
into agreements with KPI Architects, Inc., and Y’Deen/Associates, Architects for
architectural services pursuant to new construction at Westminster, Marina, Fountain
Valley and Edison high schools (KPI) and Huntington Beach and Ocean View high schools
(Y’Deen). Fees for their services will be based on the scale allowed by the State
Allocation Board for new construction projects. The cost of these services will be charged
initially to the Capital Facilities Fund and will, in part, qualify as match for State
bond funds Motion unanimously carried. |
| APPOINTMENT OF JOINT SENIOR MANAGERS FOR BOND UNDERWRITING AND RELATED SERVICES: (V-C) | It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms. Castrey, to
appoint PaineWebber Incorporated and SalomonSmithBarney as joint Senior Managers for the
issuance of bonds should Measure A be successful. Fees for services provided will be
funded through bond proceeds. Motion unanimously carried. |
| PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR 1999-2000 UNDER THE DISTRICT’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION: (VI-A) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to
increase the 1999-2000 salary schedule by 2.31 percent based upon the state COLA and the
formula in the agreement with the District Educators Association, effective July 1, 1999. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
| PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR 1999-2000 UNDER THE DISTRICT’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION: (VI-B) | It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, to
increase the 1999-2000 salary schedule by 2.31 percent based upon the state COLA and the
formula in the agreement with the California School Employees Association, effective July
1, 1999. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
| PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR 1999-2000 UNDER THE DISTRICT’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PUPIL SERVICES ASSOCIATION: (VI-C) | It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Ms Castrey, to
increase the 1999-2000 salary schedule by 2.31 percent based upon the state COLA and the
formula in the agreement with the Huntington Beach Pupil Services Association, effective
July 1, 1999. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
| PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR 1999-2000 FOR CERTIFICATED ADMINISTRATORS, CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES: (VI-D) | It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, to grant
a 2.31 percent salary increase for 1999-2000 to all certificated administrators,
classified management and confidential employees, effective July 1, 1999. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
| PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR CLASSIFIED SERVICE EXEMPT EMPLOYEES: (VI-E) | It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to
increase the 1999-2000 salary schedule by 2.31 percent for all classified service exempt
employees for work performed on or after August 16, 1999. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
| PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AWARDS: (VI-F) | Approval was granted to award $750 to classified employees
who have earned ten approved growth points in accordance with Article 12.11 of the CSEA
contract and Board Policy 4331.5. Motion unanimously carried. |
| NEW BUSINESS: | Mrs. Bruce indicated to Mr. Crane that the restroom has been
completed at Ocean View High School. Mr. Harper indicated that the City of Huntington Beach is considering a special election and are willing to consolidate to share costs with our district; however, it might not be for quite some time. Mr. Harper suggested that the Board might consider at the next Board meeting if it would like Orange County Department of Education Counsel, Ron Wenkart, to attend to review the open enrollment policy which is scheduled to be reviewed in November. Mrs. Bruce thanked Jim Hemsley, WOCCSE Director, for the fall packet he had provided. |
| ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD: | Leonard Crane, citizen, asked questions about the district "piggy backing" on a computer bid and requested a letter of explanation be sent to him, in addition to a "wish list." |
| CLOSED SESSION: | The Board recessed to Closed Session at 8:50 p.m. to continue discussion of Public Employee Evaluation – Superintendent. |
| CALL BACK TO ORDER: | The meeting was called back to order at 9:50 p.m. No action was taken in closed session. |
| ADJOURNMENT: | The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. |