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School Board Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2000
PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING
Meadowlark School, 3015 W. Sacramento St., Acton, California, October 12, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Duzick called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
James Duzick, President
John Sisco, Clerk
Martin Barofsky, Member
Steve Harbeson, Member
BOARD MEMBER ABSENT
Mark Nielsen, Vice President
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to Closed Session to discuss Student and Personnel Matters at 6:41 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:32 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 School Principal
Steve Pinkston, Vasquez Principal
Jerry Watkins, High Desert Principal
Tracey Wegmann, Acton Principal
OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL
Paulette Buechner, Kaye Bruns, Karin Jones
VISITORS
Burrell Everland; Sheila Cook; Maggie Leavitt; Wayne Wilson; Joyce Burk; Mike Jones; Penny Gleason
ADOPT AGENDA
133. Motion that the October 12, 2000 agenda be approved.
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Harbeson
Motion carried (4/0/1)
CONSENT MOTION
134. Motion that the following items be approved by consent motion.
| Cub Scouts | To use Meadowlark’s Room 409 for den meetings from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. each Monday throughout the school year |
| Canyon Coyotes 4-H | To use Agua Dulce’s MPR from September 7 through January 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Acton-Meadowlark PTO | To use Acton’s MPR, Room 123, staff room, playground and Room 108 for a Carnival on October 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Cub Scout Pack 51 | To use Agua Dulce’s MPR and Library throughout the school year from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Girl Scouts Troop 57 | To use Meadowlark’s Room 404 throughout the school year from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Agua Dulce Booster Club | To use Agua Dulce’s MPR throughout the year for various activities |
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (4/0/1)
CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
135. Report by the Superintendent
Dr. Banderas praised the students, parents, staffs and principals for the good showing on the recently released SAT-9 results. He deferred the details to Margaret Gonder’s report, but stated that all district schools met their API growth targets, and all sites, according to the preliminary report will qualify for "awards" from the state. During December, the state will release the comparison scores and make the announcements on the amount of monetary awards.
Dr. Banderas informed the Board that on Friday morning, a 3rd grade student at Acton School, Lauren Walberg, will be recognized for coming in third in the recent Mothers Against Drunk Driving book-marker design contest. Dwite Wood, who coordinates the District TUPE program, indicated that this contest was a national event and that further recognition would come to Lauren when she is awarded her prize at the mall with Supervisor Antonovich and other dignitaries.
Dr. Banderas reported that the cabinetwork on the high school science labs is well under way and should be completed soon. He indicated to the Board that only minor punch list items remained to be attended to but that for all intents and purposes the VHS project is complete.
The superintendent updated the Board on the status of the hardship appeal. There has been a flurry of activity in Sacramento regarding the state school construction program. Some of the results serve our district better than others but for the time being we are moving ahead anticipating at least qualifying for planning money and hoping for full funding of the construction project.
PRINCIPAL AND STAFF REPORTS
136. Reports by Principals and Staff
Mrs. Ballew reported on the 7th grade immunization program. She said that there were six students not eligible to attend school on the first day, and only one student not eligible after the second day. She thanked the sixth grade teachers, elementary principals and office staffs for all their help. The program was highly successful. She further stated that Jerry Watkins and Roxie Reinholdson worked extremely hard, and Sherry French helped photo copy records to forward to the schools.
Mrs. Ballew also reported that a community health clinic is in its fifth year and that Carol Johansen has volunteered to be the liaison. She said that last year 199 students received 415 immunizations. The clinic is open on the first Monday each month. Dr. Banderas thanked Mrs. Ballew for all of her hard work.
Mrs. Gonder also thanked Mrs. Ballew as well as Carol Johansen for their work with the clinic.
Mrs. Gonder reported on the Academic Performance Index. She said that every school met and exceeded the growth target which will earn the schools money.
Ms. Wegmann brought greetings from the "snowy slopes" of Wrightwood and said that Outdoor School was going well.
Ms. Wegmann thanked Mrs. Ballew for her work with the clinic. She also reported that the "Art of Marionettes" from the Music Center Tour would make an appearance at Acton School.
Mr. Lorenze also thanked Mrs. Ballew.
Mr. Lorenze reported on a Booster Club Benefit Auction held at the Hyatt in Valencia which raised between $35,000 and $40,000 on October 6.
Mr. Lorenze also reported on the networking computer lab being completed this week, and that grades 4 through 6 have access to the web. He thanked Ms. Wegmann for her help in getting the lab together.
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION REPORTS
137. Reports by Employee Organizations
Mrs. Bruns asked about contracts for AATA members and she was informed that copies would be made available as soon as the master copy is received from Schools Legal Service.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
138. Report by Student Representative
Damian Arms, VHS student representative, reported that the girls volleyball won their game against Mojave, and that the varsity football team won against Rosamond.
CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD
139. Correspondence to the Board
An email was received that asked about Chromium-6 water testing. Other correspondence included a letter from the Acton PTO requesting the District to match funds to purchase cafeteria tables and a letter regarding an open house for Senator Jack O’Connell.
COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC
140. Comments from the Public
Sheila Cook, a representative from the VHS PTSO, spoke about an Open House for the community at Vasquez on November 17. A parent addressed the Board about the complaint procedure and student transfers.
BOARD DISCUSSION
141. Discussion by Board Members
The Board and representatives from community churches discussed the proposed use of facilities fee increase. Mr. Barofsky suggested that professionals from Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Companies be contacted to estimate and breakdown the utility costs. The church representatives are to arrange a meeting with Dr. Banderas to discuss costs related to use of facilities during a transition period.
DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
REINSTATE STUDENT #99-00.6
142. Motion that the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administrative Hearing Panel to reinstate from expulsion Student #99-00.6, and place the student at Vasquez High School as a 9th grader.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (4/0/1)
SIRMA REPRESENTATIVES
143. Motion that the Board approve the following two employees to serve as representatives to SIRMA I and II.
District Representative to SIRMA I and II
Don Banderas, Superintendent
District Alternate to SIRMA I and II
Kathi Campbell, Accounting/Budget Technician
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
ENROLLMENT NUMBERS
144. The Board reviewed District enrollment figures as generated through the collection of data mandated by the state in the annual CBEDS report.
INSTRUCTION PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
FIELD TRIP REQUEST
145. Motion that the Board approve a field trip for Vasquez High School students to the US Borax mine in Boron on April 4, 2001.
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
ACTON FIELD TRIP REQUEST
146. Motion that the Board approve the annual Acton 6th grade field trip to Catalina Island Marine Institute, Friday through Sunday, April 20, 21 and 22, 2001.
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PLUMBING
147. That the Board approve the Notice of Completion for Neil Edwards Construction on Phase 2, Bid Division 2 (Site and Building Plumbing) of the Vasquez temporary high school campus, effective September 19, 2000.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
NOTICE OF COMPLETION: BUILDING SHELL
148. Motion that the Board approve the Notice of Completion for Neil Edwards on phase 2, Bid Division 3 (Building Shell) of the Vasquez temporary high school campus, effective September 19, 2000.
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
NOTICE OF COMPLETION: FENCING
149. Motion that the Board approve the Notice of Completion for Crown Fencing on Phase 2, Bid Division 6 (Fencing) of the Vasquez temporary high school campus, effective September 19, 2000.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (4/0/1)
CHANGE ORDER #2
150. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #2 to K & Z Cabinet Company, Inc. for the addition of a sink to meet ADA requirements at a cost of $490.00.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
151. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. District Enrollment
2. Transition Fees for Use of Facilities
CALENDAR
152. CALENDAR
| 10/20 | Contract Day #3 for K-6 |
| 10/26 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 11/9 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 11/10 | Holiday – Veterans’ Day |
CLOSED SESSION
153. Motion that the Board adjourn to Closed Session at 9:31 p.m. to discuss:
1. Personnel Matters
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
RECONVENE
154. Motion that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at 10:35 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (4/0/1)
ADJOURNMENT
155. Motion that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at 10:36 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2000
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (4/0/1)
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