Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District

School Board Meeting Minutes 3-9-00

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING

Meadowlark School, 3015 W. Sacramento St., Acton, California, March 9, 2000

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Duzick called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

James Duzick, President

Mark Nielsen, Vice President

Steve Harbeson, Clerk

Martin Barofsky, Member

John Sisco, Member

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

The Board adjourned to Closed Session to discuss student, Personnel, and negotiations matters at 6:38 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

The Board returned to Open Session at 7:34 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mr. Duzick

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT

Dr. Don Banderas, Superintendent

Margaret Gonder, Meadowlark Principal

Steve Lorenze, Agua Dulce Principal

Steve Pinkston, Vasquez High Principal

Jerry Watkins, High Desert Principal

Tracey Wegmann, Acton Principal

OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL

Paulette Buechner, Nancy Wilson

VISITORS

Stacey Nickels, Eleanor Braun

ADOPT AGENDA

338. Motion that the March 9, 2000 agenda be adopted with the following amendments.

Item 2.7: add the resignations of the following certificated employees:

Brian Dee High Desert School June 30, 2000

Maria Nickle Acton School June 30, 2000

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Barofsky

Motion carried (5/0)

CONSENT MOTION

339. Motion that the following items be approved by consent motion.

2.2 Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 24, 2000.

2.3 Approve Purchase Order Report #99-00.18.

2.4 Accept Warrant Register Report.

2.5 That the Board accept the resignation of Patricia Smith, Physical Education Aide at Meadowlark School.

2.6 That the Board ratify the continuance of the agreement for the District to participate in the LACOE Alternative Education/Community School Program.

2.7 That the Board accept resignations of the following certificated employees:

Barbara Baevitz Hgh Desert March 3, 2000

Brian Dee High Desert June 30, 2000

Maria Nickel Acton School June 30, 2000

Moved by Mr. Barofsky

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

340. Report by the Superintendent

Dr. Banderas reviewed the circumstances related to the closing of school on Monday, March 6 due to excessive ice on the roads. He indicated that "Snow Days" are built into the approved calendar and in this case, the day will be made up at the end of the year, meaning that the last day of class for all schools will be on Monday, June 19, 2000.

Dr. Banderas provided an update on the Vasquez project. He indicated that the home economics classroom and the art/drama classroom were completed and occupied by students. The irrigation system and soil preparation work on the football field is near completion and he said we would be seeing green sprouts fairly soon. Work on the gym is also nearing completion. The flooring is the last remaining portion of the job and that work should begin around March 15.

He concluded his remarks by talking about the defeat of Proposition 26 (the measure on the March ballot that would have established a simple majority rather than the 2/3 requirement for the passage of school bonds). He felt that with or without Proposition 26, the challenge remained for school districts to clearly demonstrate need when placing a bond measure on the ballot.

In response to a question from Mr. Duzick, Dr. Banderas reviewed the status of the relocatables remaining on the High Desert campus. He indicated that at the outset of negotiations on the relocatables, the vendor involved, Scotsman, felt they could acquire and return the eight buildings to the state. Because of legal requirements of the emergency classroom program, this concept could not be pursued. It is the intent of the District to work with the state to initiate a purchase/sale process whereby the District will eventually own and then be able to sell the buildings.

PRINCIPAL AND STAFF REPORTS

341. Reports by Principals and Staff

Ms. Wegmann reported on "Read Across America" and said that she was invited to read in three classrooms. She said the basketball team would conclude its tournament during the upcoming weekend. Ms. Wegmann thanked Mr. Watkins for the use of High Desert’s gym.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

342. Report by Student Representative

Ben Morey announced that the Vasquez baseball and softball teams are undefeated. He said that a tournament would be held on March 11.

CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD

343. Correspondence to the Board

Mr. Duzick announced that he received a letter from "Friends in Acton Library" and another letter from a community member.

REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS

344. Reports by Board Members

Mr. Barofsky reported on his visit to Meadowlark School. He complimented Mrs. Gonder and her staff because of the impressive classroom environment.

Mr. Sisco thanked Steve Lorenze, Agua Dulce Principal, for inviting him to the "Passport to Reading" program.

BOARD DISCUSSION

345. Discussion by Board Members

Mr. Barofsky suggested that a Board Travel and Conference account be considered as part of the budgeting process for 2000-01.

DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS

FIRST READING: REVISED BP 5116

346. The Board had a First Reading of the revised Board Policy 5116: School Attendance Boundaries.

READING TO ELIMINATE BP 5116.1

347. The Board had a First Reading regarding the elimination of Board Policy 5116.1: Intradistrict Open Enrollment.

READING TO ELIMINATE AR 5116.1

348. The Board had a First Reading regarding the elimination of Administrative Regulation 5116.1: Enrollment Priorities.

FIRST READING: REVISED BP 5117

349. The Board had a First Reading of revised Board Policy 5117: Interdistrict Attendance.

FIRST READING: REVISED AR 5117.1

350. The Board had a First Reading of revised Administrative Regulation 5117.1: Interdistrict Attendance Agreement.

FIRST READING: ELIMINATE AR 5117.2

351. The Board had a First Reading regarding the elimination of Administrative Regulation 5117.2: Alternative Interdistrict Attendance Program.

FIRST READING: NEW AR 5117.2

352. The Board had a First Reading of proposed new language for Administrative Regulation 5117.2: Procedures for Interdistrict Permits.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGARM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES

VHS FIELD TRIP AND DESTINATION

353. Motion that the Board approve the Vasquez High School Culinary Arts class field trip to Cal Poly Pomona, and that Cal Poly Pomona be added to the Field Trip Destination list for the 1999-2000 school year.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

354. Motion that the Board approve the Vasquez High School Culinary Arts class field trip request to tour the Palmdale Olive Garden Restaurant, and that the Olive Garden Restaurant be added to the Field Trip Destination list for the 1999-2000 school year.

Moved by Mr. Sisco

Seconded by Mr. Barofsky

Motion carried (5/0)

K-8 ADOPTION OF MATH TEXTBOOKS

355. Motion that the Board approve the adoption of the core Mathematics Program textbook selections listed below.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Mr. Barofsky

Motion carried (5/0)

PERSONNEL

NOTICE OF NONREELECTION

356. Motion that the Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that notice of nonreelection be given to Agua Dulce School teacher, #99-00.1 – Cristye Sullivan.

Moved by Mr. Nielsen

Seconded by Mr. Harbeson

Motion carried (5/0)

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CHANGE ORDER #5, BID DIVISION #2

357. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #5 on Bid Division #2 (Plumbing) for the relocation and extension of sewer and water lines to the Administration and Art/Drama buildings at Vasquez High School at a cost of $2,320.87.

Moved by Mr. Nielsen

Seconded by Mr. Sisco

Motion carried (5/0)

CHANGE ORDER #8, BID DIVISION #2

358. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #8 on Bid Division #2 (Plumbing) for the construction of a concrete "housekeeping" pad at the check valve equipment on the Vasquez High School water system at a cost of $814.00

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

CHANGE ORDER #9, BID DIVISION #2

359. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #9 on Bid Division #2 (Plumbing) for the temporary paving from Red Rover Mine Road and the concrete crossing at the campus entry at a cost of $1,300.00.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Sisco

Motion carried (5/0)

CHANGE ORDER #10, BID DIVISION #2

360. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #10 on Bid Division #2 (Plumbing) for the labor and materials to reroute the gas line to the shower rooms adjacent to the P.E. dressing rooms on the Vasquez High School project at a cost of $863.00.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Sisco

Motion carried (5/0)

CHANGE ORDER #11, BID DIVISION #2

361. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #11 on Bid Division #2 (Plumbing) for the extension of gas line and grade modifications due to the relocation of the Art/Drama building on the Vasquez High School project at a cost of $1,716.00.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

CHANGE ORDER #4, BID DIVISION #5

362. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #4 on Bid Division #5 (Electrical) for the rerouting of cable and database equipment as well as development of a second computer lab at Vasquez High School at a cost of $7,476.12

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

CHANGE ORDER #7, BID DIVISION #5

363. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #7 on Bid Division #5 (Electrical) for the modification to the restroom/electrical mechanical building at Vasquez High School at a cost of $10,091.99.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

CHANGE ORDER #8, BID DIVISION #5

364. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #8 on Bid Division #5 (Electrical) for additional electrical and fire alarm wiring to accommodate the addition of the portable Coaches’ Office on the Vasquez project at a cost of $1,558.51.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Sisco

Motion carried (5/0)

CHANGE ORDER #9, BID DIVISION #5

365. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #9 on Bid Division #5 (Electrical) for a larger electrical vault and include a concrete duct bank as required by S. C. Edison at a cost of $10,154.67.

Moved by Mr. Barofsky

Seconded by Mr. Sisco

Motion carried (5/0)

CHANGE ORDER #10, BID DIVISION #5

366. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #10 on Bid Division #5 (Electrical) for the addition of power and phone conduit to a proposed site for a security trailer on the Vasquez campus at a cost of $697.56.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Sisco

Motion carried (5/0)

APPROVE SECOND INTERIM REPORT

367. Motion that the Board approve the District’s Second Interim Report.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

368. FUTRE AGENDA ITEMS

1. Use of Facilities Rentals – Fee Structure
2. Discussion Item – Grant Writing
3. Mr. Weber report on Digital High School Grant and School-to-Work program

369. CALENDAR

ADJOURNMENT

370. Motion that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at 8:40 p.m.,

Thursday, March 9, 2000

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Sisco

Motion carried (5/0)

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