Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District

School Board Meeting Minutes 4-27-00

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING

Meadowlark School, 3015 W. Sacramento St., Acton, California, April 27, 2000

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Duzick called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

James Duzick, President

Mark Nielsen, Vice President

Steve Harbeson, Clerk

Martin Barofsky, Member (arrived at 8:47 p.m.)

John Sisco, Member

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

The Board adjourned to Closed Session to discuss Personnel, Negotiations, and Student Matters at 6:37 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

The Board returned to Open Session at 7:40 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 School

OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL

Paulette Buechner, Jeannie Curtiss, Kaye Bruns,

VISITORS

Sheila Cook, Maggie Leavitt, Joyce Burk

ADOPT AGENDA

428. Motion that the April 27, 2000 agenda be approved as amended:

Amend Item 7.1 to read: It is recommended that the Board approve a contract with Checkpoint Communications, Incorporated for the technology infrastructure at Meadowlark.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (4/0/1)

CONSENT MOTION

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

1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 13, 2000.

2. Approve Purchase Order Report #99-00.21.

3. Accept Warrant Register Report.

4. Approve Payment of Stipends.

5. Approve Various Reports.

Transportation Account

High Desert ASB Reports

6. That the Board approve the recommendations listed below regarding requests by certificated staff for leave of absence for the 2000-2001 school year:

7. That the Board approve the employment of Vicky Morgan as a P. E. Instructional Aide at Meadowlark School.

8. That the Board approve the resignation of Natasha Kirk, math teacher at High Desert School.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (4/0/1)

CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

430. Report by the Superintendent

Dr. Banderas noted that he had visited sites to observe the SAT-9 testing process. He reported that each site had an excellent testing environment in place and the students appeared dedicated to the task. Each site also had a legion of parent monitors. Their task was to assist teachers as they could and to walk up and down the rows to monitor progress of the students. He thanked the students, teachers, parents and administrators for their efforts.

Dr. Banderas reported that the district and AATA would be meeting with a mediator on May 2 to begin the contract impasse process.

Dr. Banderas reported the following on various phases of the Vasquez High School construction project:

The gym – He reported that the contract language has been resolved and our first payment has been received by the leasing company. The project coordinator, Neil Edwards Construction, is working with the vendors to complete the electrical and flooring work. There is to be a meeting on May 1 to determine a schedule.

The football field – Dr. Banderas commented that the grass is sprouting readily. He reminded the Board that the contractor on the job is responsible to eliminate all bare spots and make all adjustments to the sprinkler system. The contractor does not receive final payment until Osborn Architects advises the District that the contractor has completely fulfilled his responsibilities.

The turn lanes off Red Rover onto the Vasquez High School campus – Dr. Banderas stated that he had received excellent news from Supervisor Mike Antonovich’s Office in regards to this phase of the job. As part of all the work the county is doing in regards to the turn lane pockets on Sierra Highway and Escondido Canyon Road, Mr. Antonovich notified Dr. Banderas that the county would assume the expense of widening Red Rover and adding turn lanes onto the campus. The importance of this news according to the Superintendent, is that money put aside for the road requirement could now be redirected. Dr. Banderas stated that he expects to put the money towards the development of both science labs.

Meadowlark technology – Dr. Banderas reported that the technology infrastructure project at Meadowlark is moving along quickly. He noted that once the technology money is spent that the district will be eligible for our total reimbursement from the State on the full Meadowlark construction project. He indicated that he calls OPSC (Office of Public School Construction) a couple times a month just to make sure we aren’t forgotten in regards to the reimbursement. He stated that the state is anxious to close out all LeRoy Greene projects. Actually, he stated that the state is telling school districts that projects are to be closed this summer or the money will be withdrawn. Dr. Banderas expects the Meadowlark project to be completed by June 1 and to have the close-out documents to OPSC by June 20.

431. Reports by Principals and Staff PRINCIPAL AND STAFF REPORTS

Mr. Pinkston thanked parents for their help with the SAT testing, as well as Sara Circhirillo and Andrea Matthews for organizing the parents, the teachers and students for their effort, and Denyce Johnston for her assistance in the Vasquez High School office during the testing.

Mr. Pinkston announced that the varsity baseball team is still in first place with a 7-1 record, and that the junior varsity baseball team has a 6-2 record. He said Maggie Leavitt is now coaching the junior varsity team and doing an excellent job.

CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD

432. Correspondence to the Board

Board members received the following correspondence:

CCS Partnership

"Growing Up Safe in California Communities" Seminar on May 11

A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Zolnierowicz

REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS

433. Reports by Board Members

Mr. Duzick reported on an Agua Dulce Town Council meeting where discussion related to residential development included recognition of the need to meet school mitigation responsibilities.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

434. Comments from the Public

A parent commented on the dress code at High Desert school, stating that she felt it needed to be enforced more strictly.

Denise Sedore, on behalf of the Acton/Agua Dulce Library, spoke to the Board about a local library indicating that Mike Antonovich’s office has expressed support for the development of a library in Acton.

DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS

SECOND READING: AR 4112.62

435. The Board had a Second Reading of Administrative Regulation #4112.62: Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records.

2000-2001 SCHOOL CALENDAR

436. Motion that the Board approve the District Instructional

Calendar for the 2000-2001 school year. Dr. Banderas thanked AATA for their cooperation.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES

ADOPT SOCIAL STUDIES TEXTBOOKS

437. Motion that the Board adopt the K-8 Social Studies Textbook Series outlined below:

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Sisco

Motion carried (5/0)

PERSONNEL

438. The Board discussed district staffing for the 2000-2001 school year. Dr. Banderas indicated that a June agenda will include a "Declaration of Need" should the district need to hire individuals on Emergency Teaching Permits.

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

MEADOWLARK TECHNOLOGY CONTRACT

439. Motion that the Board approve a contract with Checkpoint

Communications Incorporated for the completion of the technology infrastructure at Meadowlark School at a cost of $71,845.00.

Moved by Mr. Barofsky

Seconded by Mr. Nielsen

Motion carried (5/0)

SECOND INTERIM REPORT

440. The Board received a letter from the Los Angeles County Office of Education regarding the District’s Second Interim Report. The letter confirmed the district’s positive certification.

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION

441. Motion that the Board approve the acceptance of the following donations.

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Barofsky

Motion carried (5/0)

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

442. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

1. Use of Facilities Rentals – Fee Structure

2. Discussion Item – Grant Writing

3 .Mr. Weber report on Digital High School Grant and School-to-Work program

CALENDAR

443. CALENDAR

ADJOURNMENT

444. Motion that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at 9:05 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2000

Moved by Mr. Harbeson

Seconded by Mr. Sisco

Motion carried (5/0)

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