HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SEPTEMBER 9, 2003
| BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: | Brian Garland Matthew Harper Susan Henry Michael Simons |
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| BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: | Bonnie Castrey | |
| ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: | Van Riley, Superintendent Patricia Koch, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services Kathy Miller, Asst. Superintendent, Personnel/Emp Relations Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant |
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| ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: | None | |
| PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: | District Education
Center September 9, 2003 |
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| CALL TO ORDER: | The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. by the President, Mrs. Henry. | |
| CLOSED SESSION: (I) |
1. Parent Appeals – Education Code sections 35146 and 48260 2. Negotiations Update – Conference with Labor Negotiators concerning the DEA contract – Government Code section 54957.6. Present were Agency Negotiators Kathy Miller and Patricia Koch. Also present were Van Riley and Carol Osbrink |
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| CALL BACK TO ORDER: | The meeting was called back to order at 7:44 p.m. Mrs. Henry announced that the Board had met to consider Parent Appeals. The Board voted 3-0 to uphold one expulsion, with one abstention; the second parent did not appear. The negotiations update was held over until the end of the meeting. | |
| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) | The Pledge of Allegiance was given. | |
| APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) | It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr.
Garland, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 26, 2003. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| 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) | Student Representative to the Board, Lan Tran, from Edison High School, introduced the following student representatives who presented their school reports: Brandon Peckman, Fountain Valley High School; Anika Tischer, Huntington Beach High School; Liliane Nguyen, Marina High School; Jason Goble, Ocean View High School; and Elliott Pham, Westminster High School. Mrs. Henry thanked the students and presented each one with commemorative district pin. | |
| PRESENTATION BY HBPD – YOUTH SUMMIT: (III-D) | Officer Bruce Bradley from the Huntington Beach Police Department presented information about the Youth Summit which is scheduled for September 25-28, 2003 in San Luis Obispo, California. Student leaders from our high schools will be selected to participate in the Youth Summit for the purpose of designing action plans to promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle. Two Marina High School students spoke in support of the program. | |
| PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III-E) | Steve Stafford, resident, spoke on problems at the Crystall Island home development. | |
| CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) | It was moved by Dr.
Simons, seconded by Mr. Garland, 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) |
Approval was granted for purchase orders in the amount of $1,748,534.69. | |
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PERSONNEL REPORT: (IV-B) |
Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 3 as presented, with addendum. | |
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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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NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL CONTRACTS - WOCCSE: (IV-E) |
Approval was granted to enter into the non-public school contracts as presented, and the West Orange County Consortium for Special Education was authorized to receive invoices and process payment. | |
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NEW TEXTBOOK ADOPTION – SIXTH LIST: (IV-F) |
Approval was granted to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (sixth list) for the 2003-04 school year according to district policy. | |
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION – HBHS: (IV-G) |
Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 8832 for the Football Field Renovation at Huntington Beach High School by Opti-Gro, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. | |
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION – WHS: (IV-H) |
Approval was granted to file a Notice of Completion on Contract 8147 for the Modernization of Westminster High School by Emma Corporation, and to pay the 10 percent retention after filing. | |
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CLAIM SETTLEMENT – BUILDING SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT v. KPI ARCHITECTS, INC.: (IV-I) |
Approval was granted to settle Orange County Superior Court Case No. 02CC18371 in the amount of $20,000. Claim information is available in the office of the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services. | |
| PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AWARDS: (V-A) | It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mr.
Garland, to award $750 to classified employees who have earned ten approved
growth points in accordance with Article 12.11 of the CSEA contract. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| STUDENT EXPULSIONS: (VI-A) | It was moved by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr.
Harper, that, Student No. 311792, be expelled from the Huntington Beach
Union High School District for the 2003-04 school year for violation of
California Education Code 48900(b). It was further recommended that during
the period of expulsion, he attend an Orange County Department of Education
alternative school. In January 2004, the Board will reconsider his
reenrollment in an appropriate District school. Motion carried 3-0. Dr. Simons abstained. |
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| It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr.
Harper, that Student No. 318048, be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union
High School District for the 2003-04 school year for violation of California
Education Code 48900(b). It was further moved that during the period of
expulsion, the student attend the District’s Community Day School. In June
2004, Kassey will be notified of his right to request enrollment in a
comprehensive high school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| It was moved by Mr. Harper,
seconded by Dr. Simons, that Student No. 311298, be expelled from the
Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 2003-04 school year for
violation of California Education Code 48900(b). It was further moved that
during the period of expulsion, he attend an Orange County Department of
Education alternative school. In June 2004, Omar will be notified of his
right to request reenrollment in an appropriate District school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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| NEW BUSINESS: | Dr. Simons asked that a letter of
thanks be sent to the California Interscholastic Federation for the athletic
passes. Dr. Simons asked Dr. Koch if the Crystall Island development had caused any problems at Huntington Beach High School. Dr. Koch responded. Dr. Koch will follow up. Mr. Garland asked if the district would investigate the possibility of each school having a portable automatic defibrillator. Staff will follow up. |
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| New Business (continued) | Mr. Garland referred to a shooting
at Taft High School and asked to see a review of each school’s procedure for
safety and protection of students and staff in life-threatening situations. Mr. Garland commented on the Board’s budget and asked that a line be established to cover subscriptions to a professional journal or to join a professional organization. Mrs. Henry indicated she would be honored to attend the Teacher of the Year Award ceremony with the Superintendent. |
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| Dr. Riley described the process to
be used this year for the Teacher of the Year Award ceremony. He asked that
if any other Board member wished to attend, to let the office know. Dr. Riley reminded members that the September 23, 2003 Board meeting is a Facilities Master Plan Study Session. His office is mailing out special invitations to individuals who might have an interest in our projects. Mr. Garland indicated that an item at the Principals’ meeting yesterday was regarding updating school safety plans. They will be presented to the Board as soon as they are complete. Mrs. Henry asked that Board members return their emergency contact cards to Carole Thomas. |
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| ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: (VII) | Steve Stafford again addressed the Board concerning Crystall Island problems. | |
| CLOSED SESSION: | The Board adjourned to closed session at 8:30 p.m. for a Negotiations Update – Conference with Labor Negotiators concerning the DEA contract – Government Code section 54957.6. Present were Agency Negotiators Kathy Miller and Patricia Koch. Also present were Van Riley and Carol Osbrink. | |
| ADJOURNMENT: | The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. | |