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School Board Meeting Agenda 9-14-00
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.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
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.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
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 September 14, 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 September 14, 2000 agenda be approved as presented.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
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.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
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2.2 that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 24, 2000 be approved.
CM; Enclosure
2.3 that Purchase Order Report #00-01.5 be approved.
CM; Enclosure
2.4 that the Warrant Register be accepted by the Board for information and discussion.
CM
2.5 that the Board approve the payment of stipends.
CM
2.6 that the Board approve the assignment of Tim Jorgenson to the extra-duty position of Activities Director at Vasquez High School. The assignment is a year-long position.
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2.7 that the Board approved the following requests to use school facilities.
| Girl Scouts | To use Acton’s old MPR throughout the school year each Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 for meetings |
| Family Community Church | To use Agua Dulce MPR and two classrooms throughout the school year for Sunday services from 9:30 to noon |
| Girl Scouts | To use Meadowlark’s MPR throughout the school year from 3:00 to 4:15 for meetings |
| Crown Valley Community Church | To use Acton’s MPR and four classrooms throughout the school year from 6:00 to 8:30 each Wednesday for the Awana Youth Program |
| Crown Valley Community Church | To use Meadowlark’s MPR each Monday throughout the school year for the Junior and Senior Awana Youth Program |
| Acton Faith Bible Church TDwidth="70%">To use Meadowlark’s MPR and seven classrooms throughout the school year for services and activities from 9:00 to 12:30 | |
| St. Mary’s Church | To use Acton’s and High Desert’s MPRs and five classrooms throughout the school year from 8:30 to 10:00 |
| Den 7 Cub Scouts | To use Acton’s Cafeteria each Wednesday throughout the school year from 3:00 to 4:30 for Den meetings |
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.
Enclosure
3.8 Discussion by Board Members
3.8.1 Discussion on the Transit Mix Project. Enclosed is a copy of the letter sent by the district to appeal the Record of Decision for the proposed Sand and Gravel Mining Project.
4.0 DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
Action; Enclosure
4.1 Approve Resolution #00-01.5: Renewal of District Association Memberships.
It is recommended that the Board approve Resolution #00-01.5, Renewal of District Association Memberships, for the 2000-2001 School Year.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That Resolution #00-01.5, Renewal of District Association Memberships, be approved.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
5.0 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Action; Enclosure
5.1 Approve Field Trip Request for Vasquez High School.
It is recommended that the Board approve the proposed high school field trip for student participation in the Antelope Valley Mall Community Classroom. This activity provides an opportunity for special education students to receive employment training as well as practical work experience. Susan Strange, a Vasquez RSP teacher, coordinates the activity. The program is a two-day event. Students leave the campus at 8:00 a.m. on district provided transportation and return at 1:50 p.m. Vasquez High participates on a space available basis; therefore, specific dates are unknown at this time. The school will receive a two-week advance notice. The request is for participation in the spring of 2001, but the school may also have an opportunity to participate this fall. VHS has been involved with this program for the previous two years.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the proposed high school field trip for student participation in the Antelope Valley Mall Community Classroom.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
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 |
| Steven Ramsey | Acton | 60% School Psychologist | 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.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action; Enclosure
6.2 Approve 2000-01 Salary Schedule for AATA Members.
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2000-01 Salary Schedule for Certificated staff members represented by the Acton-Agua Dulce Teachers Association. The schedule represents a 7% increase. This schedule represents 95.5 FTEs (Full Time Equivalents).
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the 2000-2001 Salary Schedule for Certificated staff members.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action; Enclosure
6.3 Approve 2000-01 Salary Schedule for District Psychologists.
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2000-01 Salary Schedule for the District Psychologists. The schedule represents a 7% increase. There are 2.6 FTEs represented on this schedule.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the 2000-01 Salary Schedule for District Psychologists.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Presentation; Enclosure
6.4 The Board will Receive a Presentation on the Proposed Job Descriptions and Pay Schedule for Extra Duty Assignments.
As part of the negotiations process with AATA, extra duty assignments were identified, job descriptions developed, and a pay schedule created. The product of those efforts is reflected in the enclosure. The Board has been apprised of the process and has reviewed the job descriptions and pay schedule. The purpose of this presentation is to clarify any circumstances related to the extra duty concept. However, since it is a new pay schedule, the Board is required to take action for approval in order to activate it. In the negotiations process, it was agreed between AATA and the District that the rates appearing on this schedule are the established beginning rates for these assignments in the 2000-01 school year. Note: In the future, any percentage increase on the Extra-Duty Schedule will be reflected on the dollar amount shown in the Point Value Cell.
The next two items are placeholder agenda items. If the Board prefers not to act on either the approval of the extra duty job descriptions or the extra duty pay schedule, these items can be tabled.
Action; See Enclosure for 6.4
6.5 Approve Job Descriptions for Extra Duty Assignments.
It is recommended that the Board approve the Job Descriptions for Extra-Duty Assignments.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the Job Descriptions for Extra Duty Assignments.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action; See Enclosure for 6.4
6.6 Approve Extra Duty Pay Schedule.
It is recommended that the Board approve the Extra Duty Pay Schedule for 2000-01.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the approve the Board approve the Extra Duty Pay Schedule for 2000-01.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Hearing; Enclosure
6.7 Public Hearing: AB 1200.
It is recommended that the Board adjourn to a Public Hearing in order to hear comments regarding the AB 1200 document prepared by the District and submitted to the Business Division of the Los Angeles County Office of Education for review in support of the proposed contract agreement between the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter #473. When a District proposes a new contract agreement, an AB 1200 document must be reviewed by the Business Services Division of LACOE to see that the District can financially support the proposed agreement.
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.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
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.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action; Enclosure
6.8 Approve Ratification of the Agreement Between the District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter #473.
It is recommended that the Collective Bargaining Contract between the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter #473 be ratified. The duration of the agreement covers the 2000-2001, and 2001-2002, and 2002-03 school years. A copy of the agreement depicting the old and the new contract language has been available for public review at the district office. The compensation package includes the following:
1.42% (Final stage of prior Salary Agreement)
5.58% (General Salary Increase for 2000-01)
7.00% Total Salary Adjustment
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board ratify the recommended Collective Bargaining Contract between the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter #473.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action; Enclosure
6.9 Approve Variable Waiver Request for James Blankenship, Math Teacher at High Desert.
It is recommended that the Board approve the Variable Term Waiver Request for James Blankenship, math teacher at High Desert School. The waiver request is to waive Education Code Section Title 5 Section 80024.1, Requirements for Initial Issuance of a Single Subject Teaching Permit (Subject-matter).
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the Variable Term Waiver Request for James Blankenship, math teacher at High Desert School.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
7.0 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Action; Enclosure
7.1 Approve the Unaudited Actuals.
It is recommended that the Board approve the Unaudited Actuals for the 1999-2000 budget year.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the Unaudited Actuals for the 1999-2000 budget year.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action
7.2 Approve Temporary Loan from Fund 15 to Fund 60.
It is recommended that the Board approve a temporary loan of $200,000 from Fund 15, Special Reserve Fund (non-Capital Outlay) to Fund 60, Special Reserve Fund Capital Outlay. The loan will be repaid to the Reserve once full reimbursements are received from the state on the Meadowlark project.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve a temporary loan of $200,000 from Fund 15 to Fund 60.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
8.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9.0 CALENDAR
| 9/28 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 10/12 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 10/20 | Contract Day #3 for K-6 |
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
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
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.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
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,
September 14, 2000.
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Noes B D H N S
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