ACTON-AGUA DULCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

October 28, 1999

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING

Meadowlark School, 3015 W. Sacramento St., Acton, California, October 28, 1999

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Duzick called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

James Duzick, President

Mark Nielsen, Vice President

Steve Harbeson, Clerk

Martin Barofsky, Member

Sally McCord, Member

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

The Board adjourn to Closed Session to discuss student and personnel matters.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

The Board returned to Open Session at 7:45 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mr. Duzick

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT

Dr. Don Banderas, Superintendent

Steve Lorenze, Agua Dulce Principal

Steve Pinkston, Vasquez High Principal

Jerry Watkins, High Desert Principal

Tracey Wegmann, Acton Principal

OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL

Paulette Buechner, Kathy Heslep, Kaye Bruns, Jeannie Curtiss, Vicki Winner, Jeanne Huneycutt,Gaby Scheidig, Jane Barcelo, Cindy Gerlich

VISITORS

Rebecca Small, Sheila Cook, Maggie Leavitt, John Sisco, Leonard Grimes, Rose Anne Pento, Lane Richards, Stacey Nickels, Fred and Heather Heslep, Tana Lampton, Sandie Schermerhorn

ADOPT AGENDA

158. Motion that the October 28, 1999 agenda be approved as presented.

Moved by Mr. Barofsky

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

CONSENT MOTION

CONSENT MOTION

159. Motion that the following items be approved by consent motion.

2.2 Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 14, 1999

2.3 Approve Purchase Order Report #99-00.11.

2.4 Accept Warrant Register Report.

2.5 Approve Payment of Stipends.

2.6 That the Board approve the following requests to use facilities:

2.7 That the Board approve the reports listed below for information and discussion.

Acton Yearbook Quarterly Report

Acton Student Body Quarterly Report

Transportation Quarterly Report

2.8 That the Board approve the stipend positions, including winter sports assignments, for Vasquez High School.

Moved by Mrs. McCord

Seconded by Mr. Harbeson

Motion carried (5/0)

CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

160. Report by the Superintendent

Dr. Banderas updated the Board on recent meetings with county representatives in regards to road issues. Dave Vanatta, representing Supervisor Mike Antonovich’s office, reported that the traffic study conducted by Public Works revealed that the intersections at Red Rover Mine Road and Sierra Highway and Red Rover Mine Road and Escondido Canyon Road lacked the necessary traffic flow to meet county standards for qualification for stop signs. The County will continue to monitor both intersections, as there is awareness traffic conditions will change as Vasquez High school grows in size. The County is moving ahead with plans to construct left-hand turn lanes off of both Sierra Highway and Escondido Canyon.

Dr. Banderas also reported on a meeting with a representative from Senator Knight’s office regarding the construction of a sound wall/barrier along the 14 Freeway near both Vasquez and High Desert. The Senator is very interested in supporting this request. There is a strong possibility that the State will conduct sound studies near both sites.

Dr. Banderas reported that work was progressing well on the installation of the water line on Red Rover Mine Road. Final completion is expected by December 1.

PRINCIPALS’ AND STAFF REPORTS

161. Reports from Principals and Staff:

Miss Wegmann spoke about Red Ribbon Week and Student Council Elections. She announced that an earthquake preparedness drill was held and that it went well.

Mr. Lorenze announced that Agua Dulce sixth graders will have a car wash to raise funds for outdoor school and their graduation.

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION REPORTS

162. Reports by Employee Organizations

Jeannie Curtiss thanked Acton Women’s Club and Board candidates for presenting the Candidates Forum. She informed the Board that AATA voted on impasse in regards to negotiations.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

163. Report by Student Representative

Ben Morey reported on Red Ribbon Week. He announced that Back-to-School Night had a good turn out. He said that Nicole Brousseau of the Girls Cross Country team came in first place at Trona. He announced that the girls’ volleyball team was at Bishop, and the cross country and football teams would play in Bishop on October 29.

CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD

164. Correspondence to the Board

Mr. Duzick received an invitation from CSBA to the 1999-2000 season opera and a school newspaper.

BOARD REPORTS

165. Reports by Board Members

Mr. Duzick reported that public works was continuing its review of the curve and dip on Agua Dulce Canyon Road near Agua Dulce School.

DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS

SECOND READING: BP & AR #5123

166. The Board had a Second Reading of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation #5123, Promotion/Acceleration/Retention.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES

DISTRICT ENROLLMENT

167. The Board received a report on the district enrollment.

PERSONNEL

APPROVE VARIABLE TERM WAIVER

168. Motion that the Board approve the Variable Term Waiver

Request for Marla Cicchirillo.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (4/1/0)

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CHANGE ORDER #1, DIVISION #1

169. Motion that the Board approve Change Order #1 in Bid Division #1 of Phase 1 (Site Demo/Septic) of the Vasquez project at a net cost increase of $7,742.00.

Moved by Mrs. McCord

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

REIMBURSEMENT OF DEVELOPER FEE

170. Motion that the Board approve a partial reimbursement of a Developer Fee payment of $393.76 to Steve Williamson.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Barofsky

Motion carried (5/0)

COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY PLANS

171. The Board received copies of the 1999-2000 School Comprehensive Safety Plans.

ACCEPT TEMPORARY GYM BID

172. Motion that the Board approve the acceptance of the bid of $467,985 from Neil Edwards Construction for the construction of a temporary gym on the Vasquez High School campus.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Neilsen

Motion carried (5/0)

PAYMENT: CARPET AND FLOORS

173. Motion that the Board approve a payment of $13,500 to Sun Rise Construction for the repair of floors and installation of carpet at Vasquez High School.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Neilsen

Motion carried (5/0)

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

174. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

1. Use of Facilities Rentals

2. Discussion Item – Grant Writing

3. Transportation

4.Renewal of Bowie Arneson Contract

CALENDAR

175. CALENDAR

*Third Thursday of the month.

Second Thursday is Veterans’ Day and the fourth Thursday is Thanksgiving.

CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION

176. Motion that the Board adjourn to Closed Session at 8:31 p.m. for:

1. Personnel Matters

Moved by Mr. Neilsen

Seconded by Mrs. McCord

Motion carried (5/0)

RECONVENE

177. Motion that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at 9:12 p.m.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Barofsky

Motion carried (5/0)

ADJOURNMENT

178. Motion that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at 9:17 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 1999

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mrs. McCord

Motion carried (5/0)

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