School Board Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
MEADOWLARK SCHOOL
Thursday, July 8, 2004 – 7:30 p.m.
The Board will Open the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Meeting Will Adjourn to Closed Session to Discuss Student and Personnel Matters.
The Regular Meeting will Reconvene at 7:30 p.m.
1.0 OPENING OF MEETING
1.1 Called to order by ____________________ at ______ p.m.
1.2 Members present: C F Ma Me S
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by _________________
1.4 Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
To adjourn to Closed Session at _____ p.m. to discuss:
Student Expulsion
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
1.5 Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
to Reconvene to Regular Session at ______ p.m.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
1.6 Administration Present: _____________________________
Action 1.7 Adopt Agenda as Presented.
It is recommended that the July 8, 2004 agenda be approved as presented to the Board. All corrections to the agenda will be submitted at this time.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
that the July 8, 2004 agenda be approved as presented.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
1.8 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. It is the practice of the Board President to limit public comment to three minutes per person. These comment time allocations cannot be assigned by one member of the public to another for the purpose of extending the period of public comment by any one person.
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 futureagenda.
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. Comment cards will be accepted by the district representative until 7:25p.m. Any individual who has not filled out a comment card on a timely basis will be precluded from speaking at the meeting relative to a specific agenda item.
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Action 2.1 It is recommended that the following Consent Agenda items be approved:
2.2 Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 17, 2004.
2.3 Approve Purchase Order Report #04-05.1.
2.4 Accept Warrant Register Report.
2.5 Ratify Payment of Stipends.
2.6 Accept ASB and Other Fund Reports.
2.7 Approve Requests to Use Facilities.
2.8 Approve contract with Arta Painting.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
that the above Consent Agenda items be approved.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
CM 2.2 that the Board approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 17, 2004.
CM 2.3 that the Board approve Purchase Order Report #04-05.1.
Enclosure
CM 2.4 that the Warrant Register be accepted by the Board for information and discussion.
Enclosure
CM 2.5 that the payment of stipends be approved.
Enclosure
CM 2.6 that the Board accept Student Body Account Reports.
Enclosure
CM 2.7 that the Board approve the requests to use school facilities.
| Name of Organization | Description |
| Acton 4th Grade Students | Recorder Practice |
| Girl Scouts | Weekly Meetings at Meadowlark |
CM 2.8 that the Board approve a contract with Arta Painting.
Enclosure
CM 2.9 that the Board approve a contract with Knowledge Learning Corporation.
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 Report from Town Councils
3.6 Reports by Board Members
3.7 Discussion by Board Members
4.0 DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
Action 4.1 Take appropriate action on Recommendation for Expulsion of Student #04-05.1
It is recommended that the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administration hearing Panel in regards to the expulsion of student #04-05.1.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
That the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administrative Hearing Panel in regard to the expulsion of Student #04-05.1
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
Action 4.2 Take appropriate action on Recommendation for Expulsion of Student #04-05.2.
It is recommended that the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administration hearing Panel in regards to the expulsion of student #04-05.2.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
That the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administrative Hearing Panel in regard to the expulsion of Student #04-05.2.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
Action 4.3 Take appropriate action on Recommendation for Expulsion of Student #04-05.3.
It is recommended that the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administration hearing Panel in regards to the expulsion of student #04-05.3.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
That the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administrative Hearing Panel in regard to the expulsion of Student #04-05.3.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
Action 4.4 Board Meeting Calendar
Enclosure It is recommended that the Board of Trustees meet monthly on the second Thursday of each
month in the 2004-2005 school year, with additional meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month, called on an as-needed basis.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
That the Board of Trustees meet monthly on the second Thursday of each month in the 2004-2005 school year, with additional meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month, called on an as-needed basis.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
4.5 FIRST READING: Administrative Regulation, Tobacco-Free Schools
Reading
Enclosure
It is recommended that the Board have a First Reading of the Administrative Regulation, Tobacco-Free Schools.
5.0 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
5.1 Summer School Class Size
It is recommended that the Board enter in to a discussion regarding class sizes in summer school.
6.0 PERSONNEL
Action 6.1 Approve Employment Recommendation for a Custodial position.
It is recommended that the Board take action regarding the recommendation for employment of Isidro Dimas Linares for the position of Custodian.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
That the Board approve the recommendation of Isidro Dimas Linares for the position of Custodian.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
Action 6.2 Approve Job Description for Information Technology Systems Specialist / Network Administrator
Enclosure
It is recommended that the Board approve the job description for the position of Information Technology Systems Specialist / Network Administrator.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
That the Board approve the job description for the position of Information Technology Systems Specialist / Network Administrator.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
Action 6.3 Approve job change for Steve Lorenze to move from Principal / Coordinator of Special Education Programs to Principal / Director of Special Education.
It is recommended that the Board approve a job change for Steve Lorenze to move from Principal / Coordinator of Special Education Programs to Principal / Director of Special Education.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
That the Board approve a job change for Steve Lorenze to move from Principal / Coordinator of Special Education Programs to Principal / Director of Special Education.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
Action 6.4 Approve job change for Jerry Watkins to move from Principal to Principal / Director of Assessment and Accountability.
It is recommended that the Board approve a job change for Jerry Watkins to move from Principal to Principal / Director of Assessment and Accountability.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
That the Board approve a job change for Jerry Watkins to move from Principal to Principal / Director of Assessment and Accountability.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
Action 6.5 Approve adjustment of the confidential salary scale and the addition of an entry for the
Enclosure
Technology Systems Specialist / Network Administrator.
It is recommended that the Board approve an adjustment to the confidential salary scale and the addition of an entry for the Information Technology Systems Specialist / Network Administrator.
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
That the Board approve an adjustment to the confidential salary scale and the addition of an entry for the Information Technology Systems Specialist / Network Administrator.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
7.0 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGMENT
Action 7.1 Approve Acceptance of Donated Items.
It is recommended that the Board approve the acceptance of the donations listed below.
| Donated Items | Value |
Donated to |
Donated by |
| Weed Whacker and miscellaneous tools | $250.00 | District Maintenance Office | Tracey Wegmann |
| Modular Work Stations | $500.00 | AADUSD | Dawn A. Christensen |
| Railroad Ties | $120.00 | Vasquez High | Michael Thompson |
| Civil War tapes | $90.00 | High Desert | Mary Fife |
| Micron Computer and components | $750.00 | Vasquez High | Peter Brown |
| Office furniture, computers and components | $2,000 | Agua Dulce | Barbara J. Waite |
Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
That the Board approve the acceptance of the donations listed above.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
Action 7.2 Discussion regarding hardship funding.
The Board received a report regarding hardship funding during the last meeting of the Board of Trustees. This discussion is a carry-over from that report, to allow the Board time to discuss this issue.
8.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Receive Report from the Surplus Property Committee - 8/5/04
Following the Completion of the Needs Analysis:
Regional Planning
Discuss School Facilities Needs Analysis
Public Hearing on Developer Fee Increase to Statutory Rates
9.0 CALENDAR
| 8/5/04 | Meeting of the Board of Trustees |
| 9/6/04 | Labor Day |
| 9/9/04 | Meeting of the Board of Trustees |
10.0 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 10.1 Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
that the Board adjourn to Closed Session at ______ p.m. for:
Student Matters
Personnel Matters
Negotiations
Litigation
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
Action 10.2 Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at ______ p.m.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
11.0 ADJOURNMENT
Action 11.1 Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S
that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at ______ p.m., Thursday, July 8, 2004 .
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S
Noes C F Ma Me S
Absent C F Ma Me S
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