Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District

School Board Meeting Agenda


Regular Meeting

MEADOWLARK SCHOOL

Thursday, November 18, 1999 – 7:00 p.m.

The Board will Open the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. then

Recess to Closed Session to Discuss

Personnel and Student Matters.

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: B D H M N

1.3 Moved by B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

To adjourn to Closed Session at _________p.m.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____

Ayes B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N

1.4 Moved by B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

To reconvene to Open Session at________ p.m.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____

Ayes B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N

1.5 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by _________________

1.6 Administration Present: _____________________________

Action

1.7 Adopt Agenda as Presented.

It is recommended that the November 18, 1999, agenda be approved as presented to the Board. All corrections to the agenda will be submitted at this time.

Moved B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

that the November 18, 1999, agenda be approved as presented.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____

Ayes B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N

2.0 CONSENT MOTION

Action

2.1 It is recommended that the following items be approved by consent motion:

2.2 Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 28, 1999.

2.3 Approve Purchase Order Report #99-00.12.

2.4 Accept Warrant Register Report.

2.5 Approve Payment of Stipends.

2.6 Approve Purchase of School Bus Video Security Equipment.

2.7 Approve Renewal of Contract with Bowie, Arneson, Wiles & Giannone.

2.8 Ratify Field Trip to Antelope Valley Mall.

2.9 Ratify Extension of Leave.

Moved by B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

that the above items be approved by consent motion.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____

Ayes B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N

CM; Enclosure

2.2 that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 28, 1999 be approved.

CM

2.3 that Purchase Order Report #99-00.12 be approved.

CM; Enclosure

2.4 that the Warrant Register be accepted by the Board for information and discussion.

CM; Enclosure

2.5 that the payment of stipends be approved.

CM

2.6 that the Board approve the purchase of a security video camera system to be used on district Buses. The equipment has been on loan to the district. The purchase cost is $3,506.99. This expense qualifies as an expenditure against State School Safety and Violence Prevention Funds.

CM

2.7 that the Board approve the renewal of a contract with the law firm of Bowie, Arneson, Wiles, and Enclosure Giannone for the purpose of providing legal services related to school facilities, development mitigation payment, construction and land acquisition (see enclosed agreement).

CM

2.8 that the Board ratify a field trip to the Antelope Valley Mall by Vasquez High students as part of a Enclosure career component in Susan Strange’s class at the school. The activity is outlined in the enclosure and the trip is funded by Perkins Grant money.

CM

2.9 that the Board ratify the extension of a maternity leave for Nicoline Wagner. The leave is extended through November 22.

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 Correspondence to the Board

3.6 Reports by Board Members

3.7 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.

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, fill it out 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.

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, fill it out 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.

3.8 Discussion by Board Members

4.0 DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS

Action; Enclosure

4.1 Approve the Adoption of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation #5123.

It is recommended that the Board approve the adoption of revised Board Policy and Administrative Regulation #5123, Promotion/Acceleration/Retention.

Moved by B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

That the Board approve the adoption of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation #5123.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____

Ayes B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N

Action

4.2 Approve Recommendation with Regard to Student #99-00.1 Based on Findings of Administrative Hearing Panel.

It is recommended that the Board approve the recommendation of the Administrative Hearing Panel based on the findings from the Expulsion Hearing with regard to Student #99-00.1.

Moved by B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

That the Board approve the recommendation of the Administrative Hearing Panel based on the findings from the Expulsion Hearing with regard to Student #99-00.1.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____

Ayes B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N

5.0 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Action; Enclosure

5.1 Receive and Approve Comprehensive School Safety Plans.

It is recommended that the Board receive and approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plans from each of the District’s schools. The plans were presented to the Board at the October 28 meeting for review. The law (SB 187) requires that the Superintendent of each district notify the County of school compliance. If a school fails to develop a plan, the Superintendent is to notify the State Department of Education. With the presentation of all the plans, the district can state that all schools are in compliance.

Moved by B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

That the Board receive and approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plans from each of the District’s schools.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____

Ayes B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N

6.0 PERSONNEL

7.0 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Action

7.1 Approve Acceptance of Donations.

It is recommended that the Board approve the acceptance of the following donations.

DONATED ITEMS DONATED TO VALUE DONATED BY
Acer Computer System Acton School $500.00 Daniel J. Scott
Check #115 Agua Dulce $150.00 Geri Albert
Check #118 Agua Dulce $700.00 Geri and Alan Albert

Moved by B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

That the Board approve the acceptance of the donations listed above.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____

Ayes B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N

8.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

1. Use of Facilities Rentals

2. Discussion Item – Grant Writing

3. Transportation

9.0 CALENDAR

11/24-26 Thanksgiving Holiday
12/9 Board of Trustees Meeting
12/20-1/3 Winter Vacation
12/23-24 District Holiday – Christmas
12/29-30 District Holiday – New Year’s

10.0 PUBLIC COMMENT

11.0 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

11.1 Moved by B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

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 B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N

Action

11.2 Moved by B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at ______ p.m.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____

Ayes B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N

12.0 ADJOURNMENT

Action

12.1 Moved by B D H M N Seconded by B D H M N

that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at ______ p.m., Thursday, November 18, 1999.

Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____

Ayes B D H M N

Noes B D H M N

Absent B D H M N


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