Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District

School Board Meeting Agenda

Thursday, February 10, 2005 – 7:30 p.m.

The Board will Open the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. then Recess to Closed Session to Discuss Negotiations, Personnel and Student Matters.

Consider and take action on proposed notice of reassignment of certificated administrator(s). 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: C F Ma Me S

1.3 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by _________________

1.4 Administration Present: _____________________________

Action 1.5 Adopt Agenda as Presented.

It is recommended that the February 10, 2005 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 February 10, 2005 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 Discussion 1.6 Review and discuss the draft document: “District Strategic Planning: A Road Map to the Future.” Enclosure This document reflects community input shared in multiple community forums and planning sessions. The intent of this draft document is to provide a first draft of the “A Road Map for the Future”

1.7 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS The Board of Trustees recognizes that citizens of the community have the right and are encouraged to attend meetings of the Board, and to observe its deliberations.

Procedures have been established for citizens to place matters directly related to school district business on the agenda of any regular board meeting. Requests for placement must be made in writing and delivered to the office of the District Superintendent not later than 4:00p.m. on the 6th business day prior to the meeting. The position of the item on the agenda will be determined by the Superintendent, who may consult with the Board President on the matter. Items placed on the agenda by the public will be for information and discussion, so that the Board may be advised of the views of the community. Members of the public may address the Board regarding items on the agenda before or during the Board’s consideration of the items. Prior to the start of the meeting, persons wishing to speak will, on forms provided, indicate their name, address, and item on which they intend to speak. If the matter is listed as an item for Board action, the Board will not take action until persons who have requested to speak have done so. Unless otherwise approved by the Board, the total time allotted to all persons wishing to speak on an item will be given 3 minutes. 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. Each person who addresses the Board must first be recognized by the presiding officer. Comments must be addressed to the Board as a whole and not to individual staff members or District employees. The Board and staff are not obligated to comment on or respond to addresses by the public.

Persons appearing before the Board are reminded, as a point of information, that members of the Board are without authority to act independently, as individuals, in official matters. No person is granted any privilege by the Board to make statements that may be considered defamatory or otherwise actionable by other persons, including District officers and employees.

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.

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 January 13, 2005

2.3 Approve Purchase Order Report #04-05.10

2.4 Accept Warrant Register Report

2.5 Payment of Stipends

2.6 Approve Requests to Use Facilities

2.7 Approve the donation of listed items

2.8 Approve Resolution 04-05.17: Annual Accounting of Developer Fees

2.9 Approve Leave of Absence for Mark Burstein from February 25, 2005 to March 11, 2005

2.10 Approve Contract for Participating in Network Services and Support – LACOE

2.11 Approve contract with Bill Clark for music services to High Desert School

2.12 Approve monthly budget report

2.13 Approve Request for Proposals for Needs Assessment, contingent upon receipt of funding from local volunteers

2.14 Approve Vasquez Department chairs: Cindy Fernandes (English/Social Studies), Frank Nelson (Math / Science), Wendy Barnes (Foreign Language / Performing and Practical Arts) and Diana Baker (Special Education)

2.15 Approve resolution 04-05.11: Mileage Rate Mirrors Accepted Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate

2.16 Approve Michelle VanOrnum for the position of Technology Coordinator at High Desert School

2.17 Approve Supplementary Uniform Complaint Procedures in compliance with the Williams Lawsuit

2.18 Approve contract with Anthony Leonis for labor relations services.

2.19 Approve recommendation of the Administrative Hearing Panel regarding expulsion of student # 04-05.3 and 04-05.4

2.20 Approve Budget Adjustment Summary for Deferred Maintenance Fund Match.

2.21 Approve Dell Piggyback WSCA Contract #A63307

2.22 Award bid for the High Desert Intermediate School Portable Classroom Relocation and Meadowlark Elementary School Portable Classroom Relocation Project to apparent low bidder

2.23 Approve supplementary transportation services contract with Wilsona School District

2.24 Approve Resolution 04-05.13 to Consolidate Board Member Elections with General Statewide Elections 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 January 13, 2005.

Enclosure CM 2.3 That the Board approves Purchase Order Report #04-05.10.

Enclosure CM 2.4 That the Warrant Register is accepted by the Board for information and discussion.

CM 2.5 That the Payment of Stipends be approved

*Ratify

2.6 That the Board approves the requests to use school facilities.

CM 2.7 That the Board approves the donation of the following items:

CM 2.8 Approve Resolution 04-05.17: Annual Accounting of Developer Fees

Enclosure CM 2.9 Approve Leave of Absence for Mark Burstein from February 25, 2005 to March 11, 2005.

CM 2.10 Approve Contract for Participating in Network Services and Support – LACOE Enclosure CM 2.11 Approve contract with Bill Clark for music services to High Desert School.

Enclosure CM 2.12 Approve monthly budget report.

Enclosure CM 2.13 Approve Request for Proposals for Needs Assessment, contingent upon receipt of funding from Enclosure local volunteers.

CM 2.14 Approve Vasquez Department chairs: Cindy Fernandes (English/ Social Studies), Frank Nelson (Math / Science), Wendy Barnes (Foreign Language / Performing and Practical Arts) and Diana Baker (Special Education)

CM 2.15 Approve resolution 04-05.11: Mileage Rate Mirrors Accepted Federal Mileage Reimbursement Enclosure Rate

CM 2.16 Approve Michelle VanOrnum for the position of Technology Coordinator at High Desert School.

CM 2.17 Approve Resolution 04-05.12: Supplementary Uniform Complaint Procedures in compliance Enclosure with the Williams Lawsuit.

CM 2.18 Approve contract with Anthony Leonis for labor relations services.

Enclosure CM 2.19 Approve recommendation of the Administrative Hearing Panel regarding expulsion of students # 04-05.3 and 04-05.4

CM 2.20 Approve Budget Adjustment Summary for Deferred Maintenance Fund Match.

Enclosure CM 2.21 Approve Dell Piggyback WSCA Contract #A63307 Enclosure

CM 2.22 Award bid for the High Desert Intermediate School Portable Classroom Relocation Enclosure and Meadowlark Elementary School Portable Classroom Relocation Project to apparent low bidder.

CM 2.23 Approve supplementary transportation contract with Wilsona School District.

Enclosure CM 2.24 Approve Resolution 04-05.13 to Consolidate Board Member Elections with General Enclosure Statewide Elections

3.0 CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS

3.1 Report by Superintendent

3.2 Reports by Principals and Director of Business Operations Status Report - Meadowlark School Enrollment

3.3 Transportation Report

3.4 Reports by Employee Organizations

3.5 Report by Student Representative

3.6 Report by Town Councils

3.7 Reports by Board Members

3.8 Discussion by Board Members

4.1 Enrollment Report

Action 4.2 Adopt resolution 04-05.18: Consolidation of Governing Board Elections Enclosure Moved by C F Ma Me S Seconded by C F Ma Me S that the board adopt resolution #04-05.18: Consolidation of Governing Board Elections Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S Noes C F Ma Me S Absent C F Ma Me S

5.0 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES Instructional Improvements:

Report 5.1 Receive report from Director of Curriculum and Instruction. – Phil Rosell

6.0 PERSONNEL None

7.0 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Discussion 7.1 Discuss class size reduction: Discuss possible reinstatement of one or more grade levels and Report - Steve Lorenze and Phil Rosell Discussion 7.2 School Closure Revisited: Was Acton School the right school to close?

8.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

1. Home schooling- 2/24/05

2. Study Session – Understanding School and District Budgets 2/24/05 Following the Completion of Fundraising Efforts by Community Volunteers

1. Needs Assessment Work Initiation

2. Facilities Master Plan RFP Approval and Work Initiation Following the Completion of the Developer Fee Study:

1. Regional Planning

2. Public Hearing on Developer Fee Increase to Statutory Rates

9.0 CALENDAR

of Board Meeting

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:

1. Student Matters

2. Personnel Matters

3. Negotiations

4. 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, February 10, 2005.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes C F Ma Me S Noes C F Ma Me S Absent C F Ma Me S

BEFORE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF THE ACTON-AGUA DULCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

WHEREAS, Election Code section 1302, subdivision (a), provides that regular elections to select governing board members in any school district shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year;

WHEREAS, Election Code section 1302, subdivision (b) further provides that, after the initial election of governing board members in any school district, the election of governing board members maybe established, upon the adoption of an appropriate resolution by the governing board, to regularly occur on the same day as the statewide direct primary election, the statewide general election, or the general municipal election as set forth in Elections Code section 1301;

WHEREAS, Elections Code section 10404.5, subdivision (a), requires that a resolution of a school district governing board to establish an election day pursuant to subdivision (b) of Election Code section 1302 must be adopted and submitted to the board of supervisors not later than 240 days prior to the date of the currently scheduled election of the district;

WHEREAS, Elections Code section 10404.5, subdivision (d) requires that the Board of Supervisors approve a resolution (establishing the election of governing board members to occur regularly with the statewide general election) within 60 days from the date of receipt, unless it finds that the ballot style, voting equipment, or computer capacity is such that additional elections or materials cannot be handled;

WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10404.5, subdivision (g) requires that, if the election day for a school district governing board is established pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1302 of the Elections Code, the term of office of all then incumbent members of that governing board shall be extended accordingly;

WHEREAS, board member elections for the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District are currently held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year;

WHEREAS, the date of the next scheduled Governing Board election is `November 8, 2005

WHEREAS, the consolidation of District Governing Board elections with the general election would likely result in a higher participation rate in District Governing Board elections and thereby advance the democratic process;

WHEREAS, consolidation of District Governing Board elections with the general election would result in significant cost savings to the District, in this time of financial challenges and in the future;

WHEREAS, the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District desires to have the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approve the consolidation of Board Member elections for the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District with the general statewide election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even numbered year and believes that, given the expertise of, and resources available to, the County of Los Angeles, that the ballot style, voting equipment or computer capacity is such that additional elections or materials can be handled during the general statewide election.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District hereby requests that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approve the consolidation of Board Member elections for the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District with the general statewide election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years as authorized in Elections Code sections 1302 and 10404.5, and other applicable provisions of law, beginning in November 2006, thus, delaying the currently scheduled Board Member election from November 8 of 2005 to November 7 of 2006.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that is this RESOLUTION is approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the term of office of all members of the Governing Board shall be extended according to the provisions of Elections Code Section 10404.5 and other applicable provisions of law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Superintendent shall cause a certified copy of this RESOLUTION to be filed with the Los Angeles County

Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools no later than 240 days prior to the next scheduled Governing Board Election.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Superintendents and her designees are hereby authorized and directed to take any other steps necessary to effectuate the purpose and intent of this resolution.

The foregoing RESOLUTION was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District, Los Angeles County, California, in a duly noticed meeting of the Board of Trustees held on February 10, 2005 by the following

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