School Board Meeting Agenda 7-27-00
MEADOWLARK SCHOOL
The Board will Open the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. then
Recess to Closed Session to Discuss
Personnel and Negotiations.
The Regular Meeting will Convene at 7:30 p.m.
1.0 OPENING OF MEETING
1.1 Called to order by ____________________ at ______ p.m.
1.2 Members present: B D H N S
1.3 Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
To adjourn to Closed Session at _________p.m.
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Absent B D H N S
1.4 Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
To reconvene to Open Session at________ p.m.
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1.5 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by _________________
1.6 Administration Present: _____________________________
Action
1.7 Adopt Agenda as Presented.
It is recommended that the July 27, 2000 agenda be approved as presented to the Board. All corrections to the agenda will be submitted at this time.
Moved B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
that the July 27, 2000 agenda be approved as presented.
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2.0 CONSENT MOTION
Action
2.1 It is recommended that the following items be approved by consent motion:
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
that the above items be approved by consent motion.
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CM
2.2 that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 13, 2000 be approved.
CM; Enclosure
2.3 that Purchase Order Report #00-01.2 be approved.
CM; Enclosure
2.4 that the Warrant Register be accepted by the Board for information and discussion.
CM; Enclosure
2.5 that Board approve a one-year agreement with Student Transportation of America to provide bus transportation for district students. Primarily, this service will be for high school athletic trips. We switched to this vendor last February due to inconsistency of service from a prior vendor. The district has been satisfied with the service of Student Transportation of America.
CM
2.6 that the Board approve the agreement with the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, for the use of High Desert School parking lot on October 14 as a Household Hazardous Waste Collection site. This is an annual event and the stipulations of this agreement are the same as in the past .
CM; Enclosure
2.7 that the Board approve the seven individuals listed on the enclosure for the head coaching positions that begin in the Fall at Vasquez High School.
CM; Enclosure
2.8 that theBoard approve the 2000-2001 Service Agreement for renewal rates with Central Valley Schools Health and Welfare Trust for the District’s health benefits.
CM
2.9 that the Board approve a refund of developer fees in the amount of $3,591.68 to Werbco Construction Corporation because of a change in the developer’s plans.
CM
2.10 that the Board approve a refund of an overpayment of developer fees in the amount of $252.42 to Peter MacCauley.
CM
2.11 that the Board approve the following request to use facilities.
Acton Faith Bible Church - To use Acton’s athletic field for softball practice on Thursday nights beginning August 8 through September 9 from 6:00 to 8:00
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS
3.1 Report by Superintendent
3.2 Reports by Principals and Staff
3.3 Reports by Employee Organizations
3.4 Report by Student Representative
3.5 Correspondence to the Board
3.6 Reports by Board Members
3.7 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any member of the public may address the Board to make suggestions, identify concerns, or request information about matters affecting the school district. The Board President may limit discussion on any item.
Items Not on the Agenda
To address the Board on an item not on the agenda, please fill out an Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District Comments Card available at the entry door and give it to the Board President. The President will recognize you during the Comments portion of the meeting. Upon recognition, state your name and make your statement. For items not on the agenda, please note the following stipulation of the Brown Act.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, Governing Board members cannot discuss any item which does not appear on the agenda. The Governing board may provide a reference to staff or other resources of information, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting, or direct staff to plan an item on a future agenda.
Complaints against employees are addressed in closed session, and the District’s complaint procedure should be followed before discussion with the Board.
Items on the Agenda
To address the Board on an item on the agenda, please fill out an Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District Comments Card available at the entry door and give it to the Board President. The President will recognize you once the agenda item you wish to address is moved, seconded and placed on the floor for discussion. Upon recognition, state your name and make your statement.
3.8 Discussion by Board Members
3.8.1 Transit Mix Mining Project
4.0 DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
Action
4.1 Reinstatement of Expelled Student.
It is recommended that the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administrative Hearing Panel regarding the reinstatement from expulsion of Student #99-00.2.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administrative Hearing Panel regarding the reinstatement from expulsion of Student #99-00.2.
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5.0 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Hearing
5.1 Public Hearing: Ensure Availability of Textbooks.
It is recommended that the Board adjourn to a Public Hearing in order to hear comments and review the proposed Resolution #00-01.3 regarding the availability of textbooks and instructional materials in District schools. In order for a school district to be eligible to receive instructional materials funds from any state source, the district, per Education Code 60119, must hold an annual public hearing regarding the sufficiency of instructional materials in the school district.
The outcome of the hearing is to have the Board "make a determination, through a resolution, as to whether each pupil in each school in the district has, or will have, prior to the end of the fiscal year, sufficient textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in each subject that are consistent with the content of the curriculum framework adopted by the state board."
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board adjourn to a Public Hearing at ______ p.m.
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Absent B D H N S
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board reconvene to Regular Session at ______ p.m.
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Action; Enclosure
5.2 Adopt Resolution #00-01.3: Determination of Availability of Textbooks.
It is recommended that the Board adopt Resolution #00-01.3 stating the Board’s determination that there is appropriate availability of textbooks and instructional materials in all the schools in the District.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board adopt Resolution #00-01.3 stating the Board’s determination that there is appropriate availability of textbooks and instructional materials in all the schools in the District.
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Action; Enclosure
5.3 Approve Statement of Assurance on Expenditure of Textbook Funds.
It is recommended that the Board approve the issuance of the Statement of Assurance for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 for the expenditure of funds allocated pursuant to the Schiff-Bustamonte Standards-Based Instructional Materials Program. Certification by the district states that Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District was in compliance with the statutory requirements regarding the purchase of K-12 instructional materials in 1999-2000 in accordance with provisions of the program. Should a district not certify this statement, funds for 2000-01 would be withheld. Our District received $90,093 from this program in 1999-2000.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the issuance of the Statement of Assurance for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 for the expenditure of funds allocated pursuant to the Schiff-Bustamonte Standards-Based Instructional Materials Program.
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6.0 PERSONNEL
Action
6.1 Approve the Employment of Certificated Personnel for 2000-2001 School Year.
It is recommended that the Board approve the employment of the certificated personnel listed below for the 2000-2001 school year.
| NAME | LOCATION | POSITION | EFFECTIVE DATE |
| Richard Rivas | Vasquez | English | September 2000 |
| Mark Costahaude | Vasquez | Business | September 2000 |
| Cheri Howell | High Desert | Language Arts | September 2000 |
| George Durr | Vasquez | Spanish | September 2000 |
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That Board approve the employment of the certificated personnel listed above.
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Action
6.2 Approve Employment of Classified Personnel for 2000-2001 School Year.
It is recommended that the Board approve the following classified personnel for the 2000-2001 school year.
| NAME | LOCATION | POSITION | EFFECTIVE DATE |
| Jeanne Wadsworth | Agua Dulce | 5 hour Special Education Aide | September 2000 |
That the Board approve the employment of the classified personnel listed above for the 2000-2001 school year.
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7.0 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Discussion
7.1 Discussion on Use of Facilities Fees.
It is recommended that the Board enter into a discussion related to fees charged for the Use of District Facilities.
Action
7.2 Approve Acceptance of Donations.
It is recommended that Board approve the acceptance of the donations listed below.
| Donated Items | Value | Donated to: | Donated by: |
| Promotion Invitations | $40.00 | Agua Dulce | Andrea Prange |
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the acceptance of the donations listed above.
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Action
7.3 Approve Change Order for Ramps to Gym.
It is recommended that the Board approve Change Order #13 in Bid Division #2/#3 (Plumbing/Building Shell) to Neil Edwards for the construction of access ramps to the temporary gym at Vasquez High. The amount of the change order is $17,546.00.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve Change Order #13 in Bid Division #2/#3 (Plumbing/Building Shell) for the construction of access ramps at a cost of $17,546.00.
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8.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9.0 CALENDAR
| 8/10 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 8/24 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
10.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
11.0 CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session may be called at any time during a formal meeting by motion of the Board of Education for the purpose of discussing a personnel problem, a pupil problem, land purchase, consultation on a legal problem with an attorney, and with employee organizations in regard to salaries and/or fringe benefits. All formal action involving such matters must be made in an open meeting.
Action
11.1 Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
that the Board adjourn to Closed Session at ______ p.m. for:
1. Student Matters
2. Personnel Matters
3. Negotiations
4. Litigation
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Action
11.2 Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at ______ p.m.
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12.0 ADJOURNMENT
Action
12.1 Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at ______ p.m., Thursday,
July 27, 2000.
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