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School Board Meeting Minutes 9-14-00
PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING
Meadowlark School, 3015 W. Sacramento St., Acton, California, September 14, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Duzick called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
James Duzick, President
Mark Nielsen, Vice President
John Sisco, Clerk
Martin Barofsky, Member
Steve Harbeson, Member
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to Closed Session to discuss Personnel and Negotiations at 7:42 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:44 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 Pinkston, Vasquez Principal
Tracey Wegmann, Acton Principal
OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL
Paulette Buechner, Kaye Bruns, Karin Jones, Micki Quinn, Lisa Harmon
VISITORS
Sheila Cook, Kathy Wilmarth, Dave LeBarron, Donna LeBarron, Joyce Burk, Clyde Brooks, Tami Brooks, Mike Jones, Roy Quinn, Jim Harmon, Mike Sheridan, Jan Sheridan, Wayne Wilson, Ron Floyd, Rebecca Jackson, Elizabeth Grenier
ADOPT AGENDA
82. Motion that the September 14, 2000 agenda be approved as amended:
Table Item 6.2: Recommended that Item 6.2 be tabled until the next Board Meeting on September 28, 2000.
Table Item 6.6: Recommended that Item 6.6 be tabled until the next Board Meeting on September 28, 2000.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
CONSENT MOTION
83. Motion that the following items be approved by consent motion.
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To use Acton’s old MPR throughout the school year
each Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 for meetings.
To use Agua Dulce MPR and two classrooms throughout the school year for Sunday services from 9:30 to noon. To use Meadowlark’s MPR throughout the school year from 3:00 to 4:15 for meetings. 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 To use Meadowlark’s MPR each Monday throughout the school year for the Junior and Senior Awana Youth Program. To use Meadowlark’s MPR and seven classrooms throughout the school year for services and activities from 9:00 to 12:30 To use Acton’s and High Desert’s MPRs and five classrooms throughout the school year from 8:30 to 10:00 To use Acton’s Cafeteria each Wednesday throughout the school year from 3:00 to 4:30 for Den meetings |
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
84. Report by the Superintendent
Dr. Banderas summarized the involvement of the District during the Agua Dulce fire on Tuesday. He noted that High Desert School became a Red Cross Evacuation Center late in the afternoon but that no families stayed at the school. He thanked Jerry Watkins and Roxie Reinholdson at HD and Steve Pinkston and Denyce Johnston at VHS, all of whom remained available into the early evening to provide assistance.
Dr. Banderas commented on the positive atmosphere that prevailed during the district’s Welcome Back Breakfast on August 31. The PTOs did a great job of serving the breakfast prepared by our JPA Food Services. He thanked Margaret Gonder for making all the arrangements for the event that featured the introduction of new staff members and recognition of former and current teachers of the year.
Dr. Banderas informed the Board that the opening of school at each site went extremely well. He noted that the weather was particularly pleasant and that there was great excitement in the air at each school. He then thanked the custodial and maintenance staffs for having the schools ready and the clerical staffs for all the behind-the-scenes work to open the schools. Principals and teachers were prepared to greet students and the transportation department met all the challenges of the first day on the routes.
In regards to preliminary enrollment counts, Dr. Banderas informed the Board that Acton School and High Desert exceeded their projected enrollment, that Agua Dulce was right at projection, but that Vasquez came up 15 students short of projection and Meadowlark was under projection by 23 students. He shared concern that the kindergarten numbers were down at both Meadowlark and Agua Dulce. Meadowlark has 87 and Agua Dulce 32. He stated that more time will be spent on school enrollments when the district collects its official CBEDS information.
The Superintendent gave the Board a quick review of the status of facilities at the high school. He mentioned that the gym was complete except for the baskets on the main court and that it was very useable for PE classes. He said it was exciting to see the first athletic event in the new gym on Tuesday where the VHS girls volleyball team competed. The football field is complete and the team held its first scrimmage there on September 9th. The food services building should be in full operation by Monday. Dr. Banderas stated that the locker rooms were complete and that the assignment of lockers was underway at the school. He said about 80% of the electrical and plumbing is in place for the science labs and that we expect the cabinets and the counter tops to be delivered by October 1.
In updating the Board on the status of the District School Facilities Program Hardship Appeal, Dr. Banderas stated that all indications remained positive regarding our eligibility. The process has been slowed considerably because of the lawsuit filed on behalf of Los Angeles Unified to prohibit allocation of Prop 1A funds. He noted that the delay might actually be working in our favor, as the slower pace has allowed our District more time to prepare our appeal.
PRINCIPAL AND STAFF REPORTS
85. Reports by Principals and Staff
Ms. Wegmann reported that because of an increase in enrollment at the 3rd and 5th grade levels, it was necessary to implement 3/4 and 5/6 combination classes. She thanked Mrs. Wright, an Acton teacher, for set-up and help to teachers to begin the Accelerated Reader program.
Mr. Pinkston thanked the PTSO parents and members for their help in registering students. He also thanked students, teachers and parents, as well as the maintenance and grounds personnel, for a smooth opening.
Mr. Pinkston announced that Back-to-School night will be September 27. He introduced the student representative to the Board of Trustees for the 2000-2001 school year, Damian Arms, who is a senior at Vasquez High.
Mr. Pinkston thanked Dodie Eassa for a $10,000 donation.
Mrs. Gonder announced that the Meadowlark School Back-to-School night was wonderful. She complimented the teachers for an excellent job in preparation for the new school year.
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION REPORTS
86. Reports by Employee Organizations
Kaye Bruns indicated that AATA and the District were working to clarify some details in the contract before a final vote is conducted.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
87. Report by Student Representative
Damian Arms, VHS student representative, reported that students were pleased with the new facilities and that the beginning of the new school year went well. He said that the students have an optimistic attitude, and that they especially like the new gym.
He announced that the first volleyball game was held in the gym on the 12th, that the cross country team won their meet, and the football teams will have games on September 16.
Damian also thanked Dodie Eassa on behalf of the VHS student body for the generosity of her contribution.
CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD
Correspondence was received from a parent which was forwarded to Dr. Banderas and the site principal. Correspondence was also received from a religious organization requesting release of students for religious activities. The Board was invited to a "Pete Knight Barbecue."
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
89. Reports by Board Members
Mr. Barofsky stated that he visited High Desert and Vasquez High schools the first day of school, and he was pleased with what he saw. Mr. Duzick thanked the administrators and certificated and classified staffs for their work in getting the schools ready for the new school year. Dr. Banderas spoke about the weight room at Vasquez. He thanked Mr. Sisco, Mr. Nielsen, Mr. Harbeson, Mr. Morey, and Coach Miller for their help with the set-up and extra weights.
COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC
90. Comments from the Public
Several members from the community addressed the Board regarding the proposed increase in the fees for the use of facilities. It was recommended that the organizations submit a transition plan that might meet their organizational needs.
BOARD DISCUSSION
91. Discussion by Board Members
The Board asked that another letter be sent to request an extension to BLM.
DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
RESOLUTION #00-01.5: MEMBERSHIPS
92. Motion that the Board adopt Resolution #00-01.5, Renewal of District Association Memberships.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
INSTRUCTION PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
FIELD TRIP REQUEST
93. Motion that the Board approve the proposed high school field trip for students participating in the Antelope Valley Mall Community Classroom.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
PERSONNEL
EMPLOY CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
94. Motion that the Board approve the employment of the following certificated personnel for the 2000-2001 school year.
| NAME | LOCATION | POSITION | EFFECTIVE DATE |
| Steven Ramsey | Acton | 60% School Psychologist | September 2000 |
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
TABLED: AATA SALARY SCHEDULE
95. The motion to approve the 2000-2001 Salary Schedule for Certificated staff members was tabled until the September 28, 2000 Board Meeting.
PSYCHOLOGIST SALARY SCHEDULE
96. Motion that the Board approve the 2000-2001 Salary Schedule for District Psychologists.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
PRESENTATION ON JOB DESCRIPTIONS
97. The Board received a presentation on the proposed job descriptions for extra duty assignments and a proposed salary schedule for the assignments.
EXTRA DUTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS
98. Motion that the Board approve the Job Descriptions for Extra Duty Assignments.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
TABLED: EXTRA DUTY PAY SCHEDULE
99. The motion that the Extra Duty Pay Schedule was tabled.
HEARING FOR AB 1200: CSEA
100. Motion that the Board adjourn to a Public Hearing at 9:23 p.m. in order to hear comments regarding the AB 1200 document prepared by the District and submitted to the Business Division of LACOE 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.
Moved by Mr. Nielsen
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at 9:27 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
RATIFY CSEA AGREEMENT
101. Motion 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. 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 Mr. Nielsen
Seconded by Mr. Duzick
Motion carried (5/0)
MATH WAIVER AT HIGH DESERT
102. Motion that the Board approve the Variable Term Waiver Request for James Blankenship, 7th and 8th grade math teacher at High Desert School.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
UNAUDITED ACUTUALS FOR 99-00
103. That the Board approve the Unaudited Actuals for the 1999-2000 budget year.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
LOAN FROM FUND 15 TO FUND 60
104. Motion 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.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
105. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CALENDAR
106. CALENDAR
| 9/28 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 10/12 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 10/20 | Contract Day #3 for K-6 |
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
107. Motion that the Board adjourn to Closed Session at 10:07 p.m. to discuss:
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
RECONVENE
108. Motion that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at 10:20 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Sisco
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
ADJOURNMENT
109. Motion that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at 10:24 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2000
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
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