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School Board Meeting Minutes 5-11-00
PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING
Meadowlark School, 3015 W. Sacramento St., Acton, California, May 11, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Duzick called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
James Duzick, President
Mark Nielsen, Vice President
Steve Harbeson, Clerk
Martin Barofsky, Member
(arrived at 9:19 p.m.)
John Sisco, Member
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to Closed Session to discuss Personnel, Negotiations, and Student Matters at 6:41 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, Buck Weber, Kari Walliser, Jeannie Curtiss, Pam Jacobson
VISITORS
Kathy Wilmarth, Arlene Vega, Rebecca Jackson, E. Braun, Ed Vega
ADOPT AGENDA
445. Motion that the May 11, 2000 agenda be approved as amended:
Move Item 7.3 – Presentation on the Facilities Master Plan – after the adoption of the agenda
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
CONSENT MOTION
446. Motion that the following items be approved by consent motion.
Moved by Mr. Nielsen
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
447. Report by the Superintendent
Dr. Banderas thanked the Acton’s Women’s Club for hosting the annual scholarship luncheon. As part of the luncheon activity, the Women’s Club presented each school with a $300 check.
The superintendent announced that the SAT-9 testing has been completed and he again complimented the principals, staffs, parents, and students for their commitment to the testing process.
Dr. Banderas announced that the district and AATA met with the state mediator last week in a continuing effort to resolve the contract negotiations impasse.
Dr. Banderas addressed the gym issue at the high school. He stated that a couple of leaks had been detected during the heavy rains over spring break. The manufacturer has reviewed the situation and a determination is yet to be made as to replacing just one of the three sections on the building or to replace the whole roof. He noted that this process further delays the completion of the project but that it was most prudent to have everything done properly.
The superintendent indicated to the Board that the district business office staff would attend the teleconferencing of the Governor’s Budget May Revise. He stated that this is a very important meeting for the budget development process as the budget priorities and budget numbers presented in May are much more solidified than in the initial budget proposal presented in January. Because of the healthy state economy, the preliminary comments coming out of Sacramento indicate that K-14 education will benefit substantially.
PRINCIPAL AND STAFF REPORTS
448. Reports by Principals and Staff
Mr. Lorenze announced a dinner and talent show to be on May 12 at Meadowlark School. He said that the Agua Dulce promotion ceremony will be June 16 at 8:15 a.m.
Ms. Wegmann thanked Mr. Watkins for a warm and informative presentation to the sixth grade parents at orientation on May 4. She said Open House will be on May 18 at 6:30 and promotion ceremonies will be June 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Watkins reported that High Desert’s Open House was on May 4. He said that the $300 received from the Women’s Club will be used to buy a new podium or the money will be used for the computer lab. He also said the sixth graders will visit High Desert for an orientation on May 19. He reported that the promotion ceremonies will be held on June 16 at 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Pinkston announced that the varsity baseball team is assured a second place spot in the High Desert League and that playoffs will be next week. He also reported on two field trips: 1) Buck Weber took 23 students to Plant 42 for a "Salute to Youth in the Antelope Valley" for 11th and 12th graders, and 2) Wendy Barnes’ culinary arts students visited Cal Poly Pomona – Kellogg Ranch.
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS
449. Reports by Employee Organizations
Mrs. Curtiss reported on a May 8 bus trip six teachers took to the Capital in Sacramento to support AB 2647. The round trip took fifteen hours. She also reported on PAR training session to be held July 24 through July 26. She said the daily cost is $250 per person and that it does not include lodging.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
450. Report by Student Representative
Ben Morey reported on theater productions to be held at Vasquez High School: "Some Like it Hot" on May 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, and 27; and "Breakfast Club" on May 17, 19, 23, 25, and 27.
CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD
451. Correspondence to the Board
Board members received the following correspondence:
A letter from Thomas Calderon regarding AB 2647
A letter regarding a Model Environmental Oversight Agreement from the Department of Toxic Substances Control
BOARD DISCUSSION
452. Discussion by Board Members
Mr. Duzick asked Dr. Banderas to draft a letter to Thomas Calderon applauding him for his help.
DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
ADOPT AR 4112.62
453. Motion that the Board adopt Administrative Regulation #4112.62: Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (4/0/1)
RECEIVE LETTER
454. The Board received and acknowledged a letter from Supervisor Antonovich regarding projects directly related to district schools. Dr. Banderas read a letter he drafted thanking Supervisor Antonovich for assistance. The Board members signed the letter.
RATIFY EASEMENT RIGHTS
455. Motion that the Board ratify the granting of an easement to the county to accommodate the widening of Agua Dulce Canyon Road along the school’s property line.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (4/0/1)
CSEA CONTRACT PROPOSAL
456. The Board received the contract proposal from California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 473 for a successor agreement to the current contract that expires June 30, 2000.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
SUMMER SCHOOL DATES
457. Motion that the Board approve the dates and schedule for the District’s Summer School Session shown below.
Grades K-8
Summer Session will be held at Acton School
Dates: Begin Thursday, June 22 and end Friday, July 21
No classes on July 3 and 4
Times: Start time at 8:00 a.m. End time at 11:30 a.m.
Grades 9-12
Summer Session will be on the Vasquez High School Campus
There will be two summer sessions.
First Session:
Beginning Date: Monday, June 26 – Ending Date: Friday, July 14
No classes on July 3 and 4
Times: First Class 7:30 – 9:45
Break 9:45 – 10:00
Second Class 10:00 – 12:15
Second Session:
Beginning Date: Monday, July 17 – Ending Date: Friday, August 4
Times: First Class 7:30 – 9:30
Break 9:30 – 9:45
Second Class 9:45 – 11:45
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (4/0/1)
PROPOSED HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM
458. The Board entered into a discussion regarding the proposed California High School Exit Exam. All 10th grade students will take the test beginning in 2001-02.
FIELD TRIP AND DESTINATION
459. Motion that the Board approve the Agua Dulce sixth grade field trip on May 15, 2000, and that the Board approve the Channel Islands National Park Visitors Center as a field trip destination.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
PERSONNEL
K-8 SUMMER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
460. Motion that Mr. Steve Lorenze be appointed K-8 Summer School Principal.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
AMENDED TECHNOLOGY CONTRACT
461. Motion that the Board approve an amended agreement with Checkpoint Communications Incorporated for the technology infrastructure work at Meadowlark School at a cost of $73,600.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (4/0/1)
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
462. Motion that the Board approve the Notice of Completion for Williams Scotsman, Inc. for the installation of new relocatable buildings on the Vasquez campus as well as the tear down of relocatable buildings at both High Desert and Acton, transport of buildings to the Vasquez site, and the setup of the buildings.
Moved by Mr. Nielsen
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
PRESENTATION ON MASTER PLAN
463. The Board received a presentation from Tim Ballard of Osborn Architects on the progress of the District’s Master Facilities Plan.
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
464. Motion that the Board approve the acceptance of the following donations.
| DONATED ITEM(S) | VALUE | DONATED TO | DONATED BY |
| Eight trees | $228.00 | Meadowlark | Nita Sault-Salazar |
| Rain Forest Rug | $542.87 | Meadowlark | Maryann Thomas |
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT
465. Motion that the Board approve the amendment to the lease agreement the district entered into with Leasing Innovations to fund the procurement and construction of the temporary gym on the Vasquez campus.
Moved by Mr. Nielsen
Seconded by Mr. Harbeson
Motion carried (4/0/1)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
466. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
467. CALENDAR
| 5/25 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 5/29 | Holiday – Memorial Day |
| 6/8 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
CLOSED SESSION
468. Motion that the Board adjourn to Closed Session at 9:12 p.m. to discuss:
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
RECONVENE
469. Motion that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at 9:37 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
ADJOURNMENT
470. Motion that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at 9:42 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2000
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
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